MPNFL: Tim Broomhead and Rourke Fischer leave Seaford

Former Collingwood midfielder Tim Broomhead has quit MPNFL club Seaford to take up an offer from a country side.

Tim Broomhead of the Magpies kicks a goal against Hawthorn. Picture: Joe Castro

Tim Broomhead has told Seaford he’s moving on just weeks after winning the Tigers’ best and fairest award.

The former Collingwood player, who kicked 27 goals in 13 games out of the midfield this year, is set to join a club in the Ovens and Murray league.

It’s a sledgehammer blow for Seaford, which was poised to challenge for the Division 2 premiership before the season was cut short.

Tigers football manager Paul Kennedy said he understood Broomhead’s decision and wished him well.

The ex-Magpie joined Seaford straight out of the AFL this year.

“We loved having him,” Kennedy said.

“He won our best and fairest and was terrific.

“I think he was the best player in the league on his day and he’s still got a lot of good footy in him.

“He’s moving to shore up his immediate future with his partner and little baby.

“We wish him all the best.”

Tim Broomhead takes possession for Seafolrd this year.

News of Broomhead’s departure comes hot on the heels of Seaford captain Rourke Fischer’s decision to join MPNFL Division 1 side Sorrento.

Fischer signed with the Sharks during the week.

“We’re going to miss Rourke terribly,” Kennedy said.

Rourke Fischer leads out Seaford.

“He was captain and one of the best blokes in football.

“He feels like he needs a fresh start to rediscover his love of the game and enjoy himself in a way he hasn’t been able to so, yeah, we wish him all the best.”

Kennedy said former VFL player Fischer showed true leadership at Seaford during a difficult period.

“Through the last two years, which is as hard a two years as you’ll ever see in football, he’s been a shining light as our captain,” Kennedy said.

“We understand the choice that he’s made and he’s welcome back at the club any day, he’s a champion of our club.”

Kennedy said Seaford would miss Broomhead and Fischer’s experience and may look to recruit.

“We don’t think that we’ve got too many holes in our list other than our list is very young,” he said.

“If we see a player that might be able to help bring some experience, some good strong leadership, then we’d look at that.

“We’ve got our eyes and ears open for opportunities to bring good players in but they’d have to fulfil specific needs that we have.”