Semi Finals Week 1

After a very successful regular season, which consisted of 4 minor premierships and the Div 1 Club Championship, five Colleagues teams will play out the major semi final tomorrow at the David Phillips Field in Daceyville.

Only one win away from a grand final birth in two weeks, Burke Cup through to Sutherland Cup will go into their semi-final matches as minor premiers and reigning champions of their respective grades, but not necessary as favourites. Burke Cup will need to bounce back after losses in both outings against Mosman in the regular season, while Whiddons will be on their toes after their 1-1 record over the Whales this year.

For the Barbour Cup it’s been a slightly different lead up. Finishing second in the regular season and with one win a piece over Mosman, the Colties will be out to prove their round 14 win was no fluke.

Regular Season Results
Mosman v Burke Cup – R4 Lost 16-14, R14 Lost 27-17
Mosman v Whiddon Cup – R4 Lost 14-10, R14 Won 25-10
St Pats v Judd Cup – R1 Won 49-0, R10 Won 30-10
Petersham v Sutherland Cup – R5 Won 14-7, R13 Won 24-0
Mosman v Barbour Cup – R04 Lost 22-5, R14 Won 40-21

Colleagues Kentwell Cup season has unfortunately come to an end. The Blue Giants top team missed out on the semi-finals by the slimmest of margins, only a win differential. Colleagues, Mosman and Brothers all finished the regular season on 41 competition points but Brothers advanced as they secured the most wins during the season.

Another great turnout for Colleagues Ladies Day #2 last saturday. Fantastic turnout by the 150 ladies at Blue Giant Stadium. Big thanks to Goochy, Leigh, Jonny Ryan, Michael and John Kelly for all their efforts in putting on a great day.

Congratulations fellas on the club championship this year, it’s been quite disjointed and with a few midweek games and wet weather games thrown in the mix it’s a credit to you for turning up and competing tremendously.

Amongst all that we had another successful ladies day and I’ll like to thank Goochy first and foremost as well as DB who had a lot of input and the Kelly gang for spinning a few yarns and helping when needed (all this helped TK get a Ronaldino (root) in the end……no confirmation as of yet though).

Furthermore this weekend sees from 2’s to the nuts and bolts competing in the major semi-final, and now’s the time to turn up and get right into em. Some advice for beverage intake this evening only 0-9 golden throat Chalmers per beverage facility and you’ll be good to go for a few chip and chases show and goes on sat.

All the best fellas and remember, your pissin with the dogs now (finals) so lift your leg …and lift it HIGH.

Warmest Dingo

After many years of watching his boys from the sideline, Peter Taylor (centre) decided it was time to pull on a jersey and run out with his sons Sam (left) and James (right) against Lane Cove in last Saturday’s Halligans Cup match. Running around like he was in his early 20s, Peter got stuck in to Lane Cove at every occasion.
What does it say when your 53 year old Dad comes off the field dirtier than you?

Great stuff Taylors!

The annual Colleagues Player Presentation Day is the last social event on the Colleagues Rugby calendar.

This year it will be held at the Woollahra Hotel on Saturday 19th September from 1pm.

Awards to be presented will be;

• All Teams Best & Fairest
• 100 Games
• 200 Games
• Club Top tryscorer
• Club Top pointscorer
• Oldest & Boldest
• Club Most Improved
• Rookie of the Year
• Players’ Player
• Club Best & Fairest
• The John Pappas Award
• Honour Cap (2014 joint winners Dan Kelly & Henry King pictured)