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It’s been couple of ordinary months for the Old Colleagues (apart from the obvious). In mid June we lost Ross Adair and just this week Mark Bowker passed away suddenly. Both great Old Colleagues each in their own way. Ross Adair (Pilt) played in the front row during the 1960’s mostly in the Whiddon and Burke Cups. One of those invaluable clubmen who was happy playing where ever selected.Later in life he was an enthusiastic supporter on the sidelines watching son Adam go round in the Kentwell Cup.Ross was a real gentleman with a welcoming and inquiring smile as one of his best known traits. Ross was also known as a long serving captain of the Colleagues Golf Club (A.K.A. Royal Sydney). Our thoughts go out to his family at this time. Mark Bowker (Bowks) joined Colleagues after a season or two over the creek playing Beast’s Rugby being part of their 1971 Colts premiership team. Bowks made an immediate impression at the club with his unique sense of humour combined with the occasional short fuse. It was never a dull moment on the field, but at the end of the day players of the 70’s and 80’s were always proud to run on the field with him. And certainly you would rather play with him than against. So many stories and fond memories make him a man that will never be forgotten by those who knew him. (Club records show Bowks played 100 Club games and won several Burke Cup premierships. We send our best to his family with thoughts of a big man R.I.P. in rugby heaven. Colleagues Kentwell Cup side will wear black armbands for the match this weekend. Old Colleagues may wish to send a condolence email to Mark’s brother. Email: paul@oxleymews.com.au Mark Bowker’s funeral will be held at Tony Holland Funerals, 11:30am, Tuesday 11th August. 969 Fairfield Rd, Yeerongpilly, 4105. |