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The Advertiser
21-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Not done yet: Titans eyeing late run at finals
Gold Coast stars AJ Brimson and Kieran Foran insist the last-placed side can still make a late run and contend for finals with one proviso. The Titans, who play Parramatta away on Sunday night, have also had good news on their two State of Origin representatives Moeaki Fotuaika and Tino Fa'asuamalaeaui. Both middle forwards travelled to Sydney on Saturday to join the team and are set to play the Eels. Fa'asuamaleaui had a sternum complaint he took into Queensland's 26-24 win over NSW in Perth, but is determined to play Parramatta so long as there is no late complication. Brimson was man of the match in last week's 28-8 win over Manly playing at fullback. It was easily the Titans' best win of the year with 11 players unavailable - two to Origin and nine injured. The Titans play North Queensland at home next week and then have the bye. Brimson said it was vital the side string back-to-back wins together, starting with Parramatta, so as to have a crack at a late run to the finals. "We are planning on (the Manly win) not being a one-off. We think this is what we have been capable of for weeks," he said. "You enjoy every win when you are on the bottom. We are trying to put together some wins to finish off the year and see where we can go with it. "After a short turnaround and as outsiders that was a good team performance. "We spoke about taking the shackles off because we enjoy playing footy and that was Titans footy … backing ourselves and playing eyes-up footy. "We are back on track with the way we want to play. We have got Parramatta and we are not getting ahead of ourselves." Veteran Foran also had his best game of the season at No.6 and said the Titans were capable of figuring in September. "I still believe we can," he said. "I've always maintained we've got a great footy side here. "The first part of the season hasn't gone to plan on the back of some disappointing performances. "We've got to reset and go again. It's a block at a time. If we do that, you never know. "We've got to go step by step." In other Titans team news, boom back-rower David Fifita, named as 18th man, won't return this week after ankle surgery but is close to making a comeback. Parramatta are also at the bottom of the ladder and will be without halves Dylan Brown (suspended) and Mitchell Moses (injured). Their places will be taken by debutant Joash Papalii and Dean Hawkins. Gold Coast stars AJ Brimson and Kieran Foran insist the last-placed side can still make a late run and contend for finals with one proviso. The Titans, who play Parramatta away on Sunday night, have also had good news on their two State of Origin representatives Moeaki Fotuaika and Tino Fa'asuamalaeaui. Both middle forwards travelled to Sydney on Saturday to join the team and are set to play the Eels. Fa'asuamaleaui had a sternum complaint he took into Queensland's 26-24 win over NSW in Perth, but is determined to play Parramatta so long as there is no late complication. Brimson was man of the match in last week's 28-8 win over Manly playing at fullback. It was easily the Titans' best win of the year with 11 players unavailable - two to Origin and nine injured. The Titans play North Queensland at home next week and then have the bye. Brimson said it was vital the side string back-to-back wins together, starting with Parramatta, so as to have a crack at a late run to the finals. "We are planning on (the Manly win) not being a one-off. We think this is what we have been capable of for weeks," he said. "You enjoy every win when you are on the bottom. We are trying to put together some wins to finish off the year and see where we can go with it. "After a short turnaround and as outsiders that was a good team performance. "We spoke about taking the shackles off because we enjoy playing footy and that was Titans footy … backing ourselves and playing eyes-up footy. "We are back on track with the way we want to play. We have got Parramatta and we are not getting ahead of ourselves." Veteran Foran also had his best game of the season at No.6 and said the Titans were capable of figuring in September. "I still believe we can," he said. "I've always maintained we've got a great footy side here. "The first part of the season hasn't gone to plan on the back of some disappointing performances. "We've got to reset and go again. It's a block at a time. If we do that, you never know. "We've got to go step by step." In other Titans team news, boom back-rower David Fifita, named as 18th man, won't return this week after ankle surgery but is close to making a comeback. Parramatta are also at the bottom of the ladder and will be without halves Dylan Brown (suspended) and Mitchell Moses (injured). Their places will be taken by debutant Joash Papalii and Dean Hawkins. Gold Coast stars AJ Brimson and Kieran Foran insist the last-placed side can still make a late run and contend for finals with one proviso. The Titans, who play Parramatta away on Sunday night, have also had good news on their two State of Origin representatives Moeaki Fotuaika and Tino Fa'asuamalaeaui. Both middle forwards travelled to Sydney on Saturday to join the team and are set to play the Eels. Fa'asuamaleaui had a sternum complaint he took into Queensland's 26-24 win over NSW in Perth, but is determined to play Parramatta so long as there is no late complication. Brimson was man of the match in last week's 28-8 win over Manly playing at fullback. It was easily the Titans' best win of the year with 11 players unavailable - two to Origin and nine injured. The Titans play North Queensland at home next week and then have the bye. Brimson said it was vital the side string back-to-back wins together, starting with Parramatta, so as to have a crack at a late run to the finals. "We are planning on (the Manly win) not being a one-off. We think this is what we have been capable of for weeks," he said. "You enjoy every win when you are on the bottom. We are trying to put together some wins to finish off the year and see where we can go with it. "After a short turnaround and as outsiders that was a good team performance. "We spoke about taking the shackles off because we enjoy playing footy and that was Titans footy … backing ourselves and playing eyes-up footy. "We are back on track with the way we want to play. We have got Parramatta and we are not getting ahead of ourselves." Veteran Foran also had his best game of the season at No.6 and said the Titans were capable of figuring in September. "I still believe we can," he said. "I've always maintained we've got a great footy side here. "The first part of the season hasn't gone to plan on the back of some disappointing performances. "We've got to reset and go again. It's a block at a time. If we do that, you never know. "We've got to go step by step." In other Titans team news, boom back-rower David Fifita, named as 18th man, won't return this week after ankle surgery but is close to making a comeback. Parramatta are also at the bottom of the ladder and will be without halves Dylan Brown (suspended) and Mitchell Moses (injured). Their places will be taken by debutant Joash Papalii and Dean Hawkins.
The Advertiser
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Beckham will be proud: why Brimson switched for England
It was a "big decision" for AJ Brimson to give up playing for Queensland to make himself available for England but it is one he wants his young son Beckham to understand and relish. For the first time the Gold Coast star has explained his decision in detail after representing the Maroons with distinction on four occasions. The 26-year-old was on fire in the Titans' 28-8 win over Manly on Friday night in an elite display, the kind of performance that led to an Origin debut in 2020 at No.1 in a famous 18-14 win in Adelaide. This year Brimson, whose mother Vanessa is English, had his request to switch his international allegiance from Australia to England approved by the International Rugby League (IRL), ruling him out of future Origin appearances. "I am obviously a very proud Queenslander. I grew up in Brisbane and my dream was to play Origin but I also grew up with a mum and family from England," Brimson said. "I always thought it would be great if I could get the chance to represent both sides of the family because I am very proud of my English heritage as well. I am 27 (in September) ... I am getting on. "It is something I've wanted to do for a while, play for England, so I will be putting my hand up to try to play for them this year and going forward." Brimson went on family holidays as a child to Plymouth and south London, getting to understand his roots. Brimson and partner Brooklen want their young son to also understand. "My son is called Beckham so he has got a bit of English heritage as well," Brimson said. "It would be cool for my son to see me play for England. I want him to know his heritage as well. "It's always hard when you say you can't be eligible for Origin being a Queenslander but the opportunity to play for England is something I couldn't pass up." Sydney Roosters forward Victor Radley also switched allegiances to England, ruling him out of eligibility for NSW, for similar reasons to Brimson and it is a decision the Titans whiz respects. "It's a big decision to make. You don't take it lightly," Brimson said. "Origin is something that is very important to me. "I have got all my kit and have got my kid dressed in Queensland gear on Origin (night). "Nothing is taking away my passion for Queensland but when you have got parents from different countries, you've got two heritages. It was good to see Victor did that." A massive carrot dangles before Brimson if he can keep up the electrifying form he displayed against Manly with an Ashes tour at the end of this year and a World Cup in 2026. "(The Ashes) would be insane to be a part of, especially over there. I have family over there that would love to see me play," Brimson said. "I will try and get picked and I will play any position that the coach wants me. I want to make my England debut and the World Cup is something that is on the cards as well." Despite Origin dominating the headlines right now, Brimson was emphatic when asked if he had regrets about not being available. "No. Obviously you'd always love to be part of Origin but this is the decision I have made and I have made it for my reasons," he said. It was a "big decision" for AJ Brimson to give up playing for Queensland to make himself available for England but it is one he wants his young son Beckham to understand and relish. For the first time the Gold Coast star has explained his decision in detail after representing the Maroons with distinction on four occasions. The 26-year-old was on fire in the Titans' 28-8 win over Manly on Friday night in an elite display, the kind of performance that led to an Origin debut in 2020 at No.1 in a famous 18-14 win in Adelaide. This year Brimson, whose mother Vanessa is English, had his request to switch his international allegiance from Australia to England approved by the International Rugby League (IRL), ruling him out of future Origin appearances. "I am obviously a very proud Queenslander. I grew up in Brisbane and my dream was to play Origin but I also grew up with a mum and family from England," Brimson said. "I always thought it would be great if I could get the chance to represent both sides of the family because I am very proud of my English heritage as well. I am 27 (in September) ... I am getting on. "It is something I've wanted to do for a while, play for England, so I will be putting my hand up to try to play for them this year and going forward." Brimson went on family holidays as a child to Plymouth and south London, getting to understand his roots. Brimson and partner Brooklen want their young son to also understand. "My son is called Beckham so he has got a bit of English heritage as well," Brimson said. "It would be cool for my son to see me play for England. I want him to know his heritage as well. "It's always hard when you say you can't be eligible for Origin being a Queenslander but the opportunity to play for England is something I couldn't pass up." Sydney Roosters forward Victor Radley also switched allegiances to England, ruling him out of eligibility for NSW, for similar reasons to Brimson and it is a decision the Titans whiz respects. "It's a big decision to make. You don't take it lightly," Brimson said. "Origin is something that is very important to me. "I have got all my kit and have got my kid dressed in Queensland gear on Origin (night). "Nothing is taking away my passion for Queensland but when you have got parents from different countries, you've got two heritages. It was good to see Victor did that." A massive carrot dangles before Brimson if he can keep up the electrifying form he displayed against Manly with an Ashes tour at the end of this year and a World Cup in 2026. "(The Ashes) would be insane to be a part of, especially over there. I have family over there that would love to see me play," Brimson said. "I will try and get picked and I will play any position that the coach wants me. I want to make my England debut and the World Cup is something that is on the cards as well." Despite Origin dominating the headlines right now, Brimson was emphatic when asked if he had regrets about not being available. "No. Obviously you'd always love to be part of Origin but this is the decision I have made and I have made it for my reasons," he said. It was a "big decision" for AJ Brimson to give up playing for Queensland to make himself available for England but it is one he wants his young son Beckham to understand and relish. For the first time the Gold Coast star has explained his decision in detail after representing the Maroons with distinction on four occasions. The 26-year-old was on fire in the Titans' 28-8 win over Manly on Friday night in an elite display, the kind of performance that led to an Origin debut in 2020 at No.1 in a famous 18-14 win in Adelaide. This year Brimson, whose mother Vanessa is English, had his request to switch his international allegiance from Australia to England approved by the International Rugby League (IRL), ruling him out of future Origin appearances. "I am obviously a very proud Queenslander. I grew up in Brisbane and my dream was to play Origin but I also grew up with a mum and family from England," Brimson said. "I always thought it would be great if I could get the chance to represent both sides of the family because I am very proud of my English heritage as well. I am 27 (in September) ... I am getting on. "It is something I've wanted to do for a while, play for England, so I will be putting my hand up to try to play for them this year and going forward." Brimson went on family holidays as a child to Plymouth and south London, getting to understand his roots. Brimson and partner Brooklen want their young son to also understand. "My son is called Beckham so he has got a bit of English heritage as well," Brimson said. "It would be cool for my son to see me play for England. I want him to know his heritage as well. "It's always hard when you say you can't be eligible for Origin being a Queenslander but the opportunity to play for England is something I couldn't pass up." Sydney Roosters forward Victor Radley also switched allegiances to England, ruling him out of eligibility for NSW, for similar reasons to Brimson and it is a decision the Titans whiz respects. "It's a big decision to make. You don't take it lightly," Brimson said. "Origin is something that is very important to me. "I have got all my kit and have got my kid dressed in Queensland gear on Origin (night). "Nothing is taking away my passion for Queensland but when you have got parents from different countries, you've got two heritages. It was good to see Victor did that." A massive carrot dangles before Brimson if he can keep up the electrifying form he displayed against Manly with an Ashes tour at the end of this year and a World Cup in 2026. "(The Ashes) would be insane to be a part of, especially over there. I have family over there that would love to see me play," Brimson said. "I will try and get picked and I will play any position that the coach wants me. I want to make my England debut and the World Cup is something that is on the cards as well." Despite Origin dominating the headlines right now, Brimson was emphatic when asked if he had regrets about not being available. "No. Obviously you'd always love to be part of Origin but this is the decision I have made and I have made it for my reasons," he said.
CBS News
10-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Hugo's Bar still serving as community hub one month after northland wildfires
One month after wildfires began, Brimson bar is helping residents pick up the pieces One month after wildfires began, Brimson bar is helping residents pick up the pieces One month after wildfires began, Brimson bar is helping residents pick up the pieces Four weeks after wildfires broke out in northern Minnesota, a bar in Brimson is finally back to looking like a bar. Hugo's Bar became the command center for law enforcement and first responders during the peak of the wildfires. "I do miss seeing all the firefighters and stuff," said Hugo's owner Jessica Willemarck. "That was really just an amazing thing to see." Willemarck owns the bar with her husband Jesse. They say since the fires broke out, more than 5,000 people have stopped in. "We finally got to sit on our couch yesterday for a couple of hours and relax, and that's the first time that's happened probably in at least a month," said Jesse Willemarck. "We've been going 12 to 16 hours a day, seven days a week, which, it's been that busy here from people coming in." But, all the business didn't just burn out. Hugo's continues to be the spot for people coming to check out the damage. "We had, just last week, three or four different groups of people stopped up just to see Hugo's," said Jesse Willemarck. "They saw it on the news, to see the fire." Other people are checking in on their properties. "Lots of people sharing their stories and talking about the whole thing still," said Jesse Willemarck. "A lot of people are out cleaning up, starting to clean up," said Jessica Willemarck. The Willemarcks say just because the roadblocks are down and their back room is back in service, the community support has not stopped. "There's still people that want to send stuff and help and it's just amazing," said Jesse Willemarck. "I knew that was coming as soon as it was a community thing. This is the best community in the world." The bar is also selling t-shirts with all proceeds going to the Brimson Fire Fund.
CBS News
23-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Shy of two weeks in, crews contain nearly all of Camp House Fire, almost half of Jenkins Creek Fire
A Minnesota family is asking for help after losing home to the Northland Wildfires A Minnesota family is asking for help after losing home to the Northland Wildfires A Minnesota family is asking for help after losing home to the Northland Wildfires As crews near two weeks of battling flames in northern Minnesota, one of the wildfires is nearly contained. The Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team says the Camp House Fire near Brimson, which has burned more than 12,000 acres, is nearly 90% contained. Crews continue to search for any remaining hot spots and are working to contain the perimeter. The cause of the Camp House Fire is under investigation. The Jenkins Creek Fire is roughly 47% contained, and has damaged 16,781 acres, according to the incident management team. Investigators believe people started the fire. Crews are making "steady progress," the management team said, and helicopters are still supporting the fight with water drops. More than 30,000 acres have been scorched in the northland, and more than 150 buildings have been destroyed. A third fire in the area — the Munger Shaw Fire — has burned 1,259 acres and is 95% contained, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. WCCO On Thursday, residents of Skibo were permitted to return to their properties, and the Lake County sheriff announced all evacuations in the county had been lifted. Though the Twin Cities were doused with rain earlier this week, dry conditions persist in the Arrowhead. The National Weather Service says the area near the wildfires could see a high of 64 degrees with 25% humidity Friday, with winds between 5 and 7 mph. How you can help Officials say they do not need more volunteers, but there are ways to help financially. Donations to support relief for Lake County community members can be made online through the Head of the Lakes United Way. Donations can also be mailed to Head of the Lakes United Way (please note it's for wildfire relief): 314 W. Superior St. #750, Duluth, MN 55802. Donations to support relief for St. Louis County community members can be made online through the United Way Northeastern Minnesota.
CBS News
21-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Community rallies around woman who lost chickens to northern Minnesota wildfires
Three northern Minnesota wildfires have destroyed more than 180 buildings and homes. Mikala Schliep lost several outbuildings on her property in Brimson, and the fires killed her eight chickens. Or so she thought. Firefighters found Reba last week, days after the flames broke out. She was the only chicken to survive. "Part of her face is burnt along with her feet and other parts of her body," Schliep said. "She does have some singed feathers, but she's doing ok otherwise." Schliep says the same firefighters saved her house. "[The fire] got up to the very back corners on both sides," she said "It was right there. If it wasn't for them, we wouldn't have anything." Schliep works part-time at Hugo's, a Brimson institution that's served as a gathering spot and donation center during the fires. One of the bar's regulars had a big surprise for her Sunday. "He walked me up to his truck and there was a chicken coop in the back, and I was super overwhelmed," Schliep said. "I was crying like a baby. Then he opened the back door of his truck and there were 15 little babies in there." Schliep says she's been constantly checking on her new bundles of joy. "It's such an emotional thing for me because they actively thought of me," she said. "They made something just for me to make my day a little brighter." Schliep and her boyfriend are home now after being evacuated for almost a week, but she says they've been sleepless nights. "With the wind, we've been getting really anxious because we don't know what's going to start back up," Schliep said. "It's been kind of stressful to leave for work even." She believes everything will be ok though because of the support and love that exists in Brimson. "It's been really healing to be up at Hugo's and being with the community, because I feel like that's where I need to be right now," Schliep said. How you can help Donations to support relief for Lake County community members can be made online through the Head of the Lakes United Way. Donations can also be mailed to Head of the Lakes United Way (please note it's for wildfire relief): 314 W. Superior St. #750, Duluth, MN 55802. Donations to support relief for St. Louis County community members can be made online through the United Way Northeastern Minnesota.
