2023 Grand Final Preview: Burke, Barbour and Whiddon

Short and sharp edition this week as we preview our Grand Finalists:

– Burke – 1:20pm

– Barbour – 11:40am

– Whiddon – 10:15am

All at Concord Oval

After a well deserved week off due to their major semi final win against Hunters Hill, this group of men are chomping at the bit. The only thing in their way is a fired up Drummoyne team who have only been one step behind Colleagues all season. Our Burke men have led the way this year playing some magical rugby and have one more opportunity to show the rugby world their moves. Expect a tough and exciting game so good luck fellas.

Line up:
1. Hugo Mactier
2. William Rudkin
3. Hugh Macrae
4. Scott Miller
5. Richard Harvey
6. William Yeo
7. Oskar Mitchell
8. Robin Allen
9. Jack King
10. Andrew Roche
11. Campbell Duff
12. Ralph Mitchell
13. Sam Ridley
14. Charlie Woodhouse
15. Fin Nockles
Res Edward de Haan
Res Rhys Semenaia
Res Max  Duncan
Res Will Allen
Res Jack  Lamph
Res Hugh Green
Res Jeremy  Steven
Res Ricky Webb

 

Coaches

Sam Deans

James Robins

Charles MacDonald

Taking the colts comp by storm this group have trained the house down over the last few weeks, getting enough blokes to training to fill two teams. They are capable of playing some expansive rugby and you can expect nothing less tomorrow. Led by two wise heads Minu and Woody, this Barbour team will give it everything this weekend against Forest. So far this season we are 1-1 with Forest so the stage is set for an ultimate decider.

Line up:

1. Patrick Connelly
2. Charlie Clift
3. Nathanael Robinson
4. Ed Taylor
5. Fred Braddock
6. Charlie Rutledge
7. Archie Hyles
8. Henry Rourke
9. Tom Forsythe
10. Fitz Bowman
11. Alex Ranson
12. Sam Bragg
13. Nick O’Neil
14. Charles Weston
15. Dougal Lane
16. Jack Smith
17. Simma Underhill
18. Tommy Munro
19. Archie Miller
20. Orlando Maule
21. Michael Walker
22. Sam Crow
23. Max Kirkwood
24. Charles Dight
25. Toby Smith

Coaches
Pete Minucos
Ben Wood

If you’ve followed closely this year you might be scratching your head thinking how this group of hard Whiddon men defied the odds and ended up in the Grand Final. After the finals was cut from 6 teams to 4 in 2023 the equation was simple, win. The wombats have done exactly that over the last few weeks and are excited to run out this weekend. Last week they ground out a tough Drummoyne team in the semi’s to book a spot in the big dance. Head down to Concord or tune in on Cluch TV to watch all the games live.

 

Line up:
1. Ted De Haan
2. Juan Condon
3. Max Cusack
4. Tom Wickham
5. Fred Regan
6. Mike Bentley
7. Zac Hrstich
8. Isaac Meincke
9. Wiley Anderson
10. Ollie Cowley
11. Will Lembke
12. Isaac Gulliver
13. Toby Cooke
14. Billy Neville
15. George Mallat
16. Rhys Semanaia
17. Donald Ritchie
18. Howard Moon
19. Harry Merriman
20. Elliot Cook
21. Jack Courtesy Bus Williams
22. Will McGregor
23. Crutch Hennessey

Coaches:
Nick Fletcher
Andrew McKillop

Grand final 2nd September – Concord Oval

This year, all Kentwell, Burke, Whiddon, Judd and Barbour Cup matches will be available live and on-demand via NSW Rugby TV app. Click here for full details.

Anyone can tune in to watch the games live or catch replays and highlights throughout the week.