Old Colleagues News October 2015
Grand Final Day
Old Colleagues may already have heard, or read or viewed at the subbie’s webs site www.rugby.net.au the Blue Giants Grand Final day didn’t exactly go as planned. The day returned slim pickings of Silverware, just the two Cups from the five contested. Congratulations to the Fives (Sutherland cup) and the Colts (Barbour Cup) for their outstanding victories. Also to the Club as a whole for winning the 2015 season Club Championship (Bruce Graham Shield). In assessing the day each game was as close as it can get with all teams having their chance to win. Unfortunately as can happen in Grand Finals, the bounce of the ball, a fumble, a missed kick, a intercept, a forward pass, a collapsed scrum, a lost line out, an offside penalty or even a dodgy ref’s decision can mean the end of a seasons hard work. On the credit side each team played with skill and commitment and team spirit. (And all are vowing to return next season to have another crack).
Club Championship Photo
Old Colleagues should view the Club’s Club Championship photo at www.colleaguesrugby.com.au
A wonderful photo on the occasion of winning our 25th Club Championship. All concerned at the Club should be very proud of their efforts and I would say that their would not be an Old Colleague who didn’t get a warm and fuzzy feel good feeling out of this photo. When looking back over the season two games come to mind that were major contributors towards the Club winning this seasons Club Championship. Both games were the Blue Giant Kentwell games against Mosman. One at the beginning of the season where we were down and out at half time and through punishing defence and go forward clawed our way back for a great victory. The other the second game against Mosman late in the season which was played in Icelandic conditions, The Colleagues showing guts and ticker to manage the conditions and the game right to the end for a memorable win !!
2015 Suburban Rugby Presentation Night
At this prestigious event held after the GF’s the Suburban Medalists from all divisions are announced, along with Coach of the Year, the Peter Kelly Medalist for Service to Rugby, and the Suburban Clubs of the Year.
And the winner is…………….. “Woollahra Colleagues Rugby Club”
This year crowned the Union’s Club of the Year (across all divisions) after another outstanding year on and off the field. (This award goes with First Division Club of the year). To be regarded by your peers and by the Union as the best Club is a great honour. The Award was accepted on behalf of the Club by Honorary Secretary Dave Burnett who had a great season. Dave gave credit to Old Colleagues and Club Stalwart Dave Gooch and wingman John Hitchen for their efforts. “Goochie” is to be congratulated for the way he presents the club house each week and the welcoming atmosphere for visiting teams he is able to create each home game.
Father and Son Continued
My Apologies a couple of admissions from the Father and Son Colleagues file (this was always going to happen). Prominent on Grand Final Day were Dad Big Gus Cook and watching his son Hamish in the Blue Giant’s premiership Colts team. Also (1980-90’s Kentwell Cup back rower) Pete Clarke watching his son Henry in the Burke Cup front row !
AGM
Annual General Meeting date to be advised.
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As the silly season approaches I would like to extend a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year to all Old Colleagues.
“Go The Colleagues” (And the Wallabies)
Boothie