Old Colleagues News – February 2016

HAPPY BLUE YEAR TO ALL  !!!

Welcome to the February newsletter in January !
And guess what ? it’s back to work with the holiday season a vague memory and pre season training well underway. Hooray Footy is back ! Here it comes : Bondi 10’s next week, then Super Rugby 26th February, Shute Shield 19th March and the mighty Blue Giants season opener Vs Knox at home on the  9th April. Could you be any happier after a limp cricket season punctuated by a wet season that the amazon jungle would be proud of !!

On the Clubs Website the Annual Report for the 2015 season
Definitely worth a read ! Especially the coaching summaries in that reveal the level of expertise and management that underpin the success of the club. (Actually most of clubs the reports are there (70 years worth) and some make very entertaining reading.

//www.colleaguesrugby.com.au/annual-reports/

Bondi Tens
For Old Colleagues suffering summer rugby withdrawal make your way to Woollahra Park 2 & 3 for Bondi 10’s rugby starting the afternoon of Thursday February 4th & Friday 5th with the finals to be played at the SFS as part of the inaugural Sydney 7’s. Woollahra Park is looking fantastic. Come for a beer after work (last games about 8.00pm) and enjoy a hive of rugby activity and sensational atmosphere at HQ.

South stand (the party stand) tickets for the 7’s are available though the Bondi 10’s web site. If your game put a wig on and bev up!!!! For tickets follow the link below.

//www.trybooking.com/177821

1976 UK TOUR REUNION

Bradman’s touring team of 1948 were called the “Invincibles”.

The Colleagues touring Team of 1976 have been named the “Survivors”.

Geoff Robins has been busy organising this 40 year reunion and most of the “Survivors” have confirmed their attendance. Colleague greats such as the Ghost, Buncey, Weed, Streeter, Goochie, Morty, Dr Bob, Nipper Williams, Eddy, Ando,Tuba and more were part of this two month tour of the US and UK. (I can’t imagine the stories that could be told)

Where and when ? Woollahra Hotel 12.30 on  Friday 26th February

Geoff will be collecting $60 each at the door for light food and a few drinks.

Old Colleagues from that era are also welcome to attend. Those Colleagues who have not made contact with Geoff please let him know you are a starter.  EMAIL geoffrey_robbins@hotmail.com

Any one knowing the whereabouts of Jock Cameron or Steve Tolland please pass on the above details.

2015 SEASON BEGINS (Make a Diary Note)
The 2016 season draw is out and can been seen on the link.

//admin.fusesport.com/_uploads/res/132_11070.PDF

First game is at home Vs old foe Knox Old Boys Saturday 9th April. Its a big opener to the season Knox are bound to be looking to continue their good form as last seasons Grand Finalists.The Blue Giants on the other hand are looking to collect the points and defend their title as 2015 competition Club Champions

Other Dates
Long Lunch first week in May either Wed 4th or Fri 6th (TBA)
Old Colleagues Day 4th June

Barbarian Lunch
Lunch info from Old Colleague & Kentwell Premiership hooker Billy Johnson billofhealthsydney@gmail.com

Barbarian Rugby Lunch is on Friday 11th March 2016
Doltone House Elizabeth St (same venue as Long Lunch) for more info click on the link below.

//www.heartsinunion.com.au/newsletter-december-2015/

Great line up of guest speakers, will be a fantastic afternoon mixing with plenty of rugby tragics !

Merchandise on www.colleaguesrugby.com.au
“Sky Blue Winters” is available through the clubs web site
or at the club house at home games during the season.

Also a new range of merchandise can be purchased through the website.
A fantastic present for that special Blue Giant who has almost everything.

See you at the Bondi 10’s

Go the Colleagues

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