TEAM VULTURES (CO-HOSTS)

Paul S

Paul S

Fighter Tag #01

Heralds from: Sunshine Coast

Team Captain

Simon I

Simon I

Fighter Tag #26

Heralds from: Sunshine Coast

“I’ve been fighting for three years and absolutely love the sport, the community and people that come with it.”

Jess S

Jess S

Fighter Tag #21

Heralds from: Yarra Valley

“Vultures women’s co-Captain, 10 years in the sport and a bronze world champion from 2017. My mind says yes but my Mum of two body says no.”

Heidi VL

Heidi VL

Fighter Tag #50

Heralds from: Swanborn

“In my first rookie fight, my axe got stuck in a wolfrib helmet 🫣”

2024 People’s Choice Winner
Bryton W

Bryton W

Fighter Tag #27

Heralds from: Kadanga Creek

Honoured to be last year’s 2024 People’s Champion at Abbeystowe

Jarrod S

Jarrod S

Fighter Tag #37

Heralds from: Sunshine Coast

“In my second competitive season of Buhurt and have fought in both Aus and NZ tournaments.”

Alhena L

Alhena L

Fighter Tag #43

Heralds from: Tiaro

“Committed to the bit and now I’m Buhurt Barbie.”

Joshua D

Joshua D

Fighter Tag #42

Heralds from: Campbelltown

Support of the Year 2025

Breana 'Bree' B

Breana 'Bree' B

Fighter Tag #36

Heralds from: Redcliffe

Women’s Co-Captain

“I’ve been fighting with no ACL in my right leg for over a year now! Yes… I am in pain.”

Lochlan W

Lochlan W

Fighter Tag #38

Heralds from: Sunshine Coast

“I’m just a fun guy who likes swords and friendship and this has been a wonderful opportunity to have both in my life and hopefully for many years to come 💗”

Stevi E

Stevi E

Fighter Tag #49

Heralds from: Sunshine Coast

“This will be my very first BI tournament! And for a fun fact: I can recite the alphabet backwards.”

Jakob N

Jakob N

Fighter Tag #23

Heralds from: Hamilton NZ

Enjoys long walks in the mountains, dark beers, and borderline incomprehensible strategy games. 

Tayla B

Tayla B

Fighter Tag #41

Heralds from: Sunshine Coast

“This is only my 2nd year fighting, still loving it!”

Darren B

Darren B

Fighter Tag #35

Heralds from: Osnabruck, Germany

“My greatest weapon is my moustache!”

Andrew 'Munzy' M

Andrew 'Munzy' M

Fighter Tag #29

Heralds from: Ayr

 “I came for the history, stayed for the bruises.”

Luke S

Luke S

Fighter Tag #46

Heralds from: Little Mountain

 “I like making pretty armor.”

Skye B.

Skye B.

Fighter Tag #44

Heralds from: Penrith

Fighting since 2013, and Australia’s first female Buhurt fighter, Skye wears 14th Century Timurid style armour. She has represented Australia and women in Buhurt at the 2014 World Championship in Croatia, and won Bronze in the Women’s 3s at the 2017 World Championships in Barcelona.

Alex C

Alex C

Fighter Tag #45

Heralds from: Manly

“Only been fighting for just about a year, first time in the list was nationals, had a glaive bent over my head. Never had more fun.”

Josh VL

Josh VL

Fighter Tag #48

Heralds from: Sunshine Coast

Fighting since August 2025, Josh’s favourite flavour crayon is purple.

Ned T

Heralds from: Sunshine Coast

 

William D

Heralds from: Sydney

 

TEAM KRAKEN

Julian H F

Julian H F

Fighter Tag #03

Heralds from: Melbourne

“Number 3 with the fleur-de-lis.”

Marco R

Marco R

Fighter Tag #04

Heralds from: Victoria

“I’m here for two things, memes and fights, and I’m all out of memes.”

Iain R

Iain R

Fighter Tag #02

Heralds from: Brisbane

“I have been fighting for almost 18 months, in that time I have refused the call of the wolfrib but after a recent series of profight wins in a wolfrib I have decided I like eyeball skewers. #wolfribconversiontherapy”

Jake T

Heralds from: VIC

Team Captain

 

Drew H

Heralds from: VIC

 

Kameron R

Heralds from: VIC

 

Eric A

Heralds from: VIC

 

Jake G

Heralds from: VIC

 

Rob E

Heralds from: VIC

 

Mitchell P

Heralds from: VIC

 

BURLY GRIFFINS

Bryce L

Bryce L

Fighter Tag #01

Heralds from: Armadale

Team Captain
One of the first 5 to bring the sport of Buhurt to Australia.

Ben L

Ben L

Fighter Tag #19

Heralds from: Canberra

“I am strong like bull, smart like tractor.”

Simon C

Simon C

Fighter Tag #09

Heralds from: Newcastle

“My favourite flavour crayon is Purple.”

Michael 'The Hungry Hippo' R

Michael 'The Hungry Hippo' R

Fighter Tag #20

Heralds from: Canberra

Started fighting in September 2024. Big bloke. Big smile. Big hits. Hungry Hungry Hippo.

Sean C

Heralds from: NSW

 

Daniel G

Heralds from: ACT

 

Jackson M

Heralds from: Newcastle

 

KNIGHTS OF ALBION

Timothy O

Timothy O

Fighter #06

Heralds from:Moss Vale

Team Captain

Erin R

Erin R

Fighter Tag #06

Heralds from: Wollongong

“Mercenary, hailing from Knights of Albion where I’m the only active female fighter. I’m joining my Havoc sisters for a bashin’ good time!”

Mercenary for Havoc Magpies

Jonathon 'Jonty' G

Jonathon 'Jonty' G

Fighter Tag #15

Heralds from: Centurion, South Africa

“Fighting for 2 years, I’ve done every adventure sport except base jumping.”

Scott 'Chino' J

Scott 'Chino' J

Fighter Tag #01

Heralds from: NSW

 

James L

James L

Fighter Tag #09

Heralds from: Jamberoo

 

Jadein G-D

Heralds from: NSW

 

Andrew I

Heralds from: NSW

 

Liam F

Heralds from: NSW

 

Brody M

Heralds from: NSW

 

Christopher S

Heralds from: NSW

 

Dylan P

Heralds from: NSW

 

Rixon B

Heralds from: NSW

 

BRISBANE BEASTS

2025 People’s Choice Winner (Mens)
Colin C

Colin C

Fighter Tag #20

Heralds from: Idaho, USA

Beasts Co-Captain
2025 People’s Choice (Mens)

‘Cool.’

Harry B

Harry B

Fighter Tag #06

Heralds from: Brisbane

Team Co-Captain
Fought in Prague.

Harrison M

Harrison M

Fighter Tag #01

Heralds from: Brisbane

“I’m recruiting for my LARP warband. I need warriors. Jim Murdock oval Southbank, 7pm, every Friday night.”

Charles W

Charles W

Fighter Tag #05

Heralds from: Brisbane

3rd year fighter.

Nicholas D

Nicholas D

Fighter Tag #69

Heralds from: Brisbane

Represented Australia last year and won two golds.

Mario B

Mario B

Fighter Tag #10

Heralds from: Redland Bay

He’s been sword fighting since 2014 and Buhurting since 2022. Mario is a 2x World Champion Hungary 2025, volunteers at local LARP group, is a folk musician, and carries a belt flag dedicated to his friend Tom who passed.

Philip R

Philip R

Fighter Tag #55

Heralds from: Gold Coast

“I’ve been fighting Buhurt for 1 year in armour, a lifetime of martial arts experience, I will throw head kicks in armour. Not because it’s effective but because it’s cool!”

Travis 'Piccolo' K

Travis 'Piccolo' K

Fighter Tag #66

Heralds from: Yamanto

“My Lyst confidence is disproportionate to my ability lol.”

James B

James B

Fighter Tag #77

Heralds from: Cairns

“I’ve never had a broken bone (yet…)”

Ethan 'Momo' G

Ethan 'Momo' G

Fighter Tag #16

Heralds from: Brisbane

“I’ve enjoyed buhurt for a little while, but no longer how many times I’m told a head-but won’t work I still try. Sorry guys, the CTE is strong in me.”

Jason C

Jason C

Fighter Tag #11

Heralds from: Coffs Harbour

“I was a flying trapeze artist before this.”

Steven P

Steven P

Fighter Tag #78

Heralds from: London

“This is my first buhurt comp!”

James G-W

James G-W

Fighter Tag #18

Heralds from: Morayfield

“I was the kid in grade 3 eating glue and I guess that’s how I got here.”

Mitchell R

Mitchell R

Fighter Tag #28

Heralds from: Brisbane

“I used to take part in medieval reenactment tournaments with Ironclad Academy of the Sword from Adelaide. Just for fun, I also have a YouTube channel where I play drums while wearing armour.”

Aidan M

Aidan M

Fighter Tag #42

Heralds from: Brisbane

“I have no idea what I am doing.”

Michael S

Michael S

Fighter Tag #25

Heralds from: Proston

“Fighter, naturalist, birder.”

Jaxon H

Jaxon H

Fighter Tag #99

Heralds from: Brisbane

“I eat Crayons and love Buhurt.”
Jaxon uses sword and shield, and placed 3rd at Nationals.

Michael G

Heralds from: Brisbane

 

Sam W

Heralds from: Brisbane

 

Cahill R

Heralds from: Brisbane

 

Keita B

Heralds from: Brisbane

 

Jordan A

Heralds from: Brisbane

 

Lars C

Heralds from: Brisbane

 

Owen H

Heralds from: Brisbane

 

Steven P

Heralds from: Brisbane

 

Brendan T

Heralds from: Brisbane

Team Co-Captain

 

Dwayne L

Heralds from: Brisbane

 

BRISBANE SHEASTS

Jade C

Jade C

Fighter Tag #12

Heralds from: Noosa Hinterland

“I’m studying for a PhD in bioinformatics.’

Luka C

Luka C

Fighter Tag #13

Heralds from: Rural QLD

“I picked 13 cause I’m either going to be the enemy’s unlucky day or my own.”

Ellora 'El' D

Ellora 'El' D

Fighter Tag #29

Heralds from: Brisbane

“Working in healthcare gives me a desire for violence, my favourite crayon flavour is red, and I wear an enclosed helm so no one can see me cry.”

Sarina B

Sarina B

Fighter Tag #02

Heralds from: Brisbane

 

Siobhan O

Heralds from: Brisbane

 Team Co-Captain

 

Taliah R

Heralds from: Moreton Bay

 

Monica R

Heralds from: Brisbane

 

RAVEN GUARD

Mason P

Mason P

Fighter Tag #01

Heralds from: Newcastle

Team Captain

Ryan ' Rayden' H

Ryan ' Rayden' H

Fighter Tag #04

Heralds from: Lake Macquarie

“PARDON, MY GOODMAN?! I do NOT wear Yellow to disguise myself as a Marshall on the battlefield! I imbue myself with it’s grace for it is the colour of MY TEAM! …as well as my favourite flavour of crayon.” ~ That weird guy with the sword

Sam W

Sam W

Fighter Tag #02

Heralds from: Newcastle

Vice Captain
Wears early 15th Century German style armour, fighting for 3 years with no prior combat or martial arts experience.
“I thought I was all for Drip or die until the 3rd time my visor was punched off mid fight”

Jai M-B

Jai M-B

Fighter Tag #03

Heralds from: Lake Macquarie

“I procrastinated sewing my helmet liner back in to fill this out and spent way too long trying to think of something interesting to say.”

Michael W

Michael W

Fighter Tag #74

Heralds from: Newcastle

“I’m tired Grandpa!!!”

Gavin M

Gavin M

Fighter Tag #06

Heralds from: NSW

 

Nathan J

Nathan J

Fighter Tag #05

Heralds from: NSW

 

Guy V

Heralds from: NSW

 

TEAM HAVOC

Mark C

Mark C

Fighter Tag #12

Heralds from: Camden

Team Captain (Havoc Prime)

Barry D

Barry D

Fighter Tag #24

Heralds from: Western Sydney

2025 Super Heavyweight Outrance Champion. Fighting for 2.5 years. Fought internationally at Tournament of Deeds in UK 2025.

Luke W

Luke W

Fighter Tag #16

Heralds from: Western Sydney

“5 years in buhurt, NSW’s Okayest sword and buckler fighter.”

Fergus M

Fergus M

Fighter Tag #34

Heralds from: Sydney

“Coconut water enjoyer. Keep monster energy drinks away from me please.”

Milan 'Tugboat' P

Milan 'Tugboat' P

Fighter Tag #28

Heralds from: Serbia

“Pretty helm, bad attitude.”

Zachary S

Zachary S

Fighter Tag #17

Heralds from: Campbelltown

“I’ve made axes for at least 15 members of Havoc, @zero.inspo.workshop to see my work or reach out for a commission.”

Ryan C

Ryan C

Fighter Tag #33

Heralds from: Campbelltown

“Only fighter on Havoc Prime who’s shorter than 6’2″.”

Ali O

Ali O

Fighter Tag #59

Heralds from: Lebanon

“I didnt pass year 10.”

Maxamillian T

Maxamillian T

Fighter Tag #51

Heralds from: Hawkesbury

“1. Came here to scrap and eat beef jerky. 2. Just ran out of beef jerky.”

Tim M

Tim M

Fighter Tag #35

Heralds from: Nelson

Stephen R

Stephen R

Fighter Tag #04

Heralds from: Sydney

 

Will A

Will A

Fighter Tag #42

Heralds from: NSW

 

James 'Jimbo' N

Fighter Tag #26

Heralds from: Blue Mountains

“The best looking guy in Havoc” ~ Ryan C, 2026

David C

Heralds from: NSW

 

Seth M

Heralds from: NSW

 

Johnson S

Heralds from: NSW

 

Andrew W

Heralds from: NSW

 

Abdul M

Heralds from: NSW

 

Andrew D

Heralds from: NSW

 

Liam J

Heralds from: NSW

 

Ethan J

Heralds from: NSW

 

Ethan S

Heralds from: NSW

 

Eithan C

Heralds from: NSW

 

HAVOC MAGPIES

Nariese L

Nariese L

Fighter Tag #02

Heralds from: Sydney

“I’m currently studying to be a zoologist, so here’s a fun animal fact: frogs can breathe through their skin, this is called cutaneous respiration!”

Chelsie J

Chelsie J

Fighter Tag #03

Heralds from: Leeton

“My belt flag 03 is the production number of my favourite Vocaloid Megurine Luka. It’s also completely coincidental as I was the third woman to join the team.”

Helana C

Helana C

Fighter Tag #04

Heralds from: Hawkesbury

“Excited to be back at the abbey for the 2nd time, any opportunity to fight is a chance to improve!!”

Sharni E

Heralds from: NSW

 

ILLAWARRA MANTICORE

Steve K-G

Steve K-G

Fighter Tag #02

Heralds from: Lake Illawarra

Team Captain
3rd year in the sport
Steve fought at Abbeystowe as a mercenary in 2025; led his team to victory at Southern Realms; and fought at Nationals for 2 years running! His belt flag features a mini version of his punch shield with his surname depicted in heraldry and Steve’s biggest supporters are his wife and 7yr old son who attend all his events.
“My favourite flavour of crayon is definitely purple because it’s the closest thing to Hubba Bubba, just without the bubbles.”

Jacob S

Jacob S

Fighter Tag #03

Heralds from: Wollongong

 

“I have always been interested in being a knight and being able to make that dream a reality is an incredible experience for me. I love the community and the life long friends I have made along my journey.”

Aaron 'Grimace' G

Aaron 'Grimace' G

Fighter Tag #04

Heralds from: Illawarra

 

“I bring my siege knife to every fight, you never know who’s going to need a little buttering up.”

 

WILD WYVERNS

Mason B

Mason B

Fighter Tag #01

Heralds from: Brisbane

Team Co-Captain

 

Luke P

Luke P

Fighter Tag #12

Heralds from: Brisbane

“1 fun year of being hit with axes.”

Hugh P

Hugh P

Fighter Tag #08

Heralds from: Brisbane

Has got the clap (visor), can’t breathe, is referred to by club mates as “pretty boy”

Martin B

Martin B

Fighter Tag #09

Heralds from: Ipswich

“I just got back from training in Denmark for 3 months.”

Rafael G

Rafael G

Fighter Tag #15

Heralds from: Sarina

“Life is like a roller coaster. I moved down to Brisbane to pursue my dream of becoming a commercial pilot. I somehow ended in buhurt. Don’t ask me how.”

Malcolm P

Malcolm P

Fighter Tag #04

Heralds from: Brisbane

Second year competing in steel.

Also mercenary for Illawarra Manticore

Dan R

Dan R

Fighter Tag #02

Heralds from: Brisbane

Was with Knights of Albion, now Wild Wyverns since January.

Also mercenary for Illawarra Manticore

Andrew H

Andrew H

Fighter Tag #33

Heralds from: Logan

Postie by day Buhurt fighter by night – delivering mail and medieval mayhem with equal commitment.

Dylan M

Dylan M

Fighter Tag #08

Heralds from: Ipswich

“Bascinet helmets trigger a sense of claustrophobia.”

Jacob W

Jacob W

Fighter Tag #03

Heralds from: Brisbane

 

WYVERN FEMMES

Gabby K

Gabby K

Fighter Tag #13

Heralds from: Brisbane

Team Co-Captain

“When I’m not leading the Wild Wyverns in the list, you’ll find me off-road and off-grid in my rooftop tent. ​My lucky number is 13—specifically because it’s the least used parachute.”

Sarah 'Liz' P

Sarah 'Liz' P

Fighter Tag #05

Heralds from: Brisbane

“Started in steel just over a year ago, loving every minute of it! When I’m not buhurting I’m working on another BG3 run or annoying my cat.”

Shanika H-M

Shanika H-M

Fighter Tag #14

Heralds from: Gold Coast

“Been in Buhurt for less than a year and love it! What I lack in size, I make up for in wise! — I also enjoy drawing with my crayons BEFORE I eat them.”

Patty M

Fighter Tag #06

Heralds from: Canada

“I’m a Rogue at heart, so I’m naturally inclined toward high-damage sneak attacks and questionable life choices. Outside of the armor, I spend most of my time serving Peanut—my domestic shorthair who is impressively, unapologetically fat.”

Anna C

Anna C

Fighter Tag #10

Heralds from: Maryborough

“Mother, I crave violence.”

TYRS WARRIORS

Micah 'Faz' W

Micah 'Faz' W

Fighter Tag #01

Heralds from: Goombungee

Team Co-Captain

“2 truths and a lie: 1. I’ve eaten the same meal for lunch for the past two years. 2. I am the best of the Wieden’s. 3. I hold the record at my club of most injuries given.”

Andrew 'Andy' B

Andrew 'Andy' B

Fighter Tag #09

Heralds from: Toowoomba

“My favourite flavour of crayon in purple, and I only buhurt as an excuse to hug my competitors.”

Deiter W

Deiter W

Fighter Tag #04

Heralds from: Griffin

“I train with the Brisbane Beasts but my heart and soul belongs to Tyrs Warriors (I need to make sure my brother’s aren’t loved by them more).”

Matthew M

Matthew M

Fighter Tag #02

Heralds from: Toowoomba

“Do like myself a good cheeky old fashion good fun time.”

Dave M

Dave M

Fighter Tag #03

Heralds from: Toowoomba

“Fighting for 7 years, with a body that feels like it’s been fighting for 700 years.”

Michael L

Michael L

Fighter Tag #10

Heralds from: Highfields

“Honestly, I absolutely love Buhurt greatest sport ever💜”

Morgan H

Morgan H

Fighter Tag #19

Heralds from: Toowoomba

“A heavy horsemen my whole life. Made some swords and work on a farm.”

Matt P

Matt P

Heralds from: Toowoomba

Team Co-Captain

 

Brad S

Heralds from: Toowoomba

 

Liam B

Heralds from: Toowoomba

 

Jack B

Heralds from: Toowoomba

 

Dave M

Heralds from: Toowoomba

 

Lachlan K

Heralds from: Toowoomba

 

Bob W

Heralds from: Toowoomba

 

Matthew P

Heralds from: Toowoomba

 

Derrek M

Heralds from: Toowoomba

 

Shaun J

Heralds from: Toowoomba

 

TYRS VALKYRIES

Mary O

Mary O

Fighter Tag #01

Heralds from: Lockyer Valley

Valkyries Team Captain

“The funniest thing I’ve ever said was while waiting for the ambulance when I broke my leg last year. Someone asked me how I was going while trying not to cry on the floor, my response, “I’m having such a medium time.” That and I can subluxate my thumb at will, a fun party trick.”

2025 People’s Choice Winner (Womens)
Isabel H

Isabel H

Fighter Tag #03

Heralds from: Toowoomba

“YOUR 2025 people’s choice reciepent, or the people’s princess as my team mates (very lovingly) prefer. However, I do not believe in constitutional monarchy!!!!! Democratic freedom for all. Also voted Queensland’s “god of death” – I am having an identity crisis.”

Bella M

Bella M

Fighter Tag #16

Heralds from: Toowoomba

“Hey!!! I’ve been apart of the sport for over 4 years now, and this will be my first event after a 2 year break due to breaking my ACL. Not a fun time, don’t recommend. I’m now known for taking the best 0.5 photos of fighters looking half dead, it’s my personal side hobby.”

Rachel R

Rachel R

Fighter Tag #11

Heralds from: Toowoomba

“I won Silver in Longsword duels at the 2025 Australian Nationals, and will be competing in duels and buhurts overseas in July!”

Rhiannon G

Rhiannon G

Fighter Tag #21

Heralds from: Toowoomba

“Affectionately known as ‘The Shining’. You may or may not discover why 😉 “

Hannah 'Mighty Mouse' B

Hannah 'Mighty Mouse' B

Fighter Tag #26

Heralds from: Crows Nest

“I will be fighting with my fellow Valkyries in Europe later in the year and I think bugs are really cool.”

WESTERN WOLVES

Mercenaries for Team Havoc & Havoc Magpies
Daniel C

Daniel C

Fighter Tag #07

Heralds from: Ballarat

Mercenary for Team Havoc

Fighting for 9 Years. World Heavyweight Champion 2025. Daniel has travelled the world fighting and learning from the best in the sport to bring those skills back home and grow the sport in Australia.
“I got to have my own heroes journey, now I am most motivated to helping others grow to find their own.”

Molly F

Molly F

Fighter Tag #05

Heralds from: Ballarat

Mercenary for Havoc Magpies

“My favourite ever title fight went for 5 full rounds and had only two points difference between me and my opponent!”