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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE Woollahra Colleagues Rugby Union Football Club WILL BE HELD ON Wednesday 6th December 2017 AT 7:00 PM at the Woollahra Hotel.
The business to be conducted at the annual general meeting will be:
1. To confirm the minutes of the Union’s AGM held 2 December 2015.
2. To receive the 2017 Annual Report.
3. To receive and consider the Treasurer’s Report including the financial statements for the Club and the Trust
4. To elect the following:
(a) The President
(b) The Secretary
(c) The Treasurer
(d) The Club Captain
5. To receive and consider any business duly notified to the Union at least 21 days prior to the Annual General Meeting.
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Do or Die for Colleagues at Prelim Semi
All but one Colleagues grade teams have survived to fight another day at tomorrow’s Preliminary Semi Final at the David Phillips Field in Daceyville. Unfortunately Colleagues Burke Cup bowed out on the ‘win differential’ rule after a 15 all draw with Petersham last Saturday. It was a mixed day for the rest of the Blue Giants sides with our Kentwell and Judd Cup sides got up over Mosman and St Pats respectively in their Minor Semi Final matches, while Whiddon and Sutherland went down to Petersham and Mosman in their Major Semi Finals. Tomorrow the Kentwell Cup lads will take on Drummoyne who went undefeated through the first rounds of the competition this year, but have since dropped the ball, losing their last three matches of the regular season. The other tough match for the Blue Giants will be in the Judd Cup against Mosman. Rumours have it that the Whales Judd Cup side is a rekindled Shore 1st XV side from the mid 2000s with many players having spent time playing decent grade rugby in Subbies and the Premiership. |
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David Phillips Field, Gwea Ave, Daceyville
Preliminary Finals Field #2
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Results Major/Minor Semi Final
Kentwell 34 – 26 Mosman |
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Blackie Tie Ball is here.
There are still some tickets left for the Colleagues Black Tie Ball tomorrow nighr to be held at Dolton House Pyrmont. 7pm start. Concluding at 11pm. TK is leading the afterparty. 3 course dinner, with premium beers like Peroni and Stella Artois served. Tickets are $260 for a couple, $150 a single and NOW $80 for Colts. CLICK HERE to get your tickets. |
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Club Awards Nominees are…..
Oldest and Boldest – Dane Inman, Dan Kelly, Scott Phillips, Cronan Healy, Shawn Talbot Awards will be presented at the Ball. |
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1888 Certified Player Deals
Colleagues players and supporters with 1888 Certified loyalty card can this week pick up some great specials down at the 1888 shop in Double Bay below Woollies and Dan Murphy’s. If you’re doing a spag boll, bangers and mash or just a quality steak, these deals will sort you out. $15/kg mince $16/kg beef sausages $22/kg rump steak And remember 10% of all Colleagues sales at 1888 come back to the club. If you need a Loyalty card, come by the club this Saturday. |
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Artie is in your Corner
Lads, our favourite Saturday masseur Artie Sanchez running a boxing class each weekday at Castlereagh Club in the city. FIRST CLASS IS FREE Artie is a great supporter of the club and has provided his services for a number of years so it would be great for the boys to get involved. See the details in the flyer to get involved. |
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Social Calendar
2017 Events 26th August – Colleagues Black Tie Ball 9th September – Grand Final Day 16th September – Presentation Day Woollahra Hotel |
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Colleagues into Business End of the Season
For the first time in recent years, many of the 5 colleagues grade teams playing in tomorrow’s semi finals will come into the match as underdogs not favourites. Running out on what has been dubbed as the “Margaret Court Arena”, David Phillips No.2 Field, Colleagues Kentwell, Burke and Judd will play in the knock out semi final match against Mosman, Petersham and St Pats respectively. While Sutherland will take on Mosman and minor premiers Whiddon will play Petersham. |
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It’s certainly has been one of the harder fought regular seasons for the majority of Colleagues sides in recent memory. Colleagues depth has been tested but has stood up time and time again. Just last Saturday Colleagues winger Harry Martin ran out for his first Kentwell Cup match against 2016 Premiers Mosman, after starting the season in Judd Cup. Harry not only held his own but had a number of dominant runs down the left hand touch line. |
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David Phillips Field, Gwea Ave, Daceyville
Majors Field #1 Whiddon 11:05am Colleagues v Petersham Minors Field #2 Kentwell 3:15pm – Mosman v Colleagues
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Halligan Cup Champs
Great effort by our Halligan Cup lads taking out the title against the boys from Mosman 31-7. |
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Blackie Tie Ball is Filling Up Fast!
The Colleagues Black Tie Ball will be held at Dolton House Pyrmont NEXT SATURDAY 2nd September, the week before the Grand Final. Similar to last year, the ball will be a sit down 3 course dinner (tables of 10), with premium beers like Peroni and Stella Artois served. We will have some presentations on the night but not all. |
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BUY TICKETS Tickets are $260 for a couple, $150 a single and $100 for Colts and students. CLICK HERE to get your tickets. Last year we had 110 magnificent men and women dancing the house down. Check out all the photos from that great night here Check out last years photos here |
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#FakeNews
Today’s headlines: * Whiddon cracks a semi, whilst spies smells “Rat” in the ranks: As the son of the former head of ASIO, Whiddon head coach, Carlos, is no stranger to spy games, which has come in handy as he tightens the screws on his finely oiled Minor Premiers. It has been revealed that whilst Carlos was away, the Rat has gone to play, reportedly offering his services to a beleaguered ‘Shammies Whiddon side who were convincingly beaten by the Magnificent Men a few weeks earlier. The bizarre turn of events only came to light during Thursday nights team talk, where club puritan, Anthony “Hebrew Hammer” Kastelan, was rallying his team mates to make a “no booze until the GF” pact to boost their already strong Championship chances. During the rant assistant coach, Mark “The Rat” Ratcliff, whilst attempting to offer his support to the pact let slip that “You only play one or two major Semi’s a season”, when the Rat was pushed on the meaning of his nonsensical outburst, he weakly postured that one “could potentially play for two teams… against yourselves”. Struct by the fear of a Rampant “rat attack” coming through his midfield, Spy Master Carlos has had to radically revamp the starting lineup, starting by shifting his original charity selection of the aspirational backrower, Mark “Manatee” Blackmore, from 8 back to his rightful home in the number 1 jersey. Not stopping there, Carlos has doubled down on his gambit to prioritise speed and ability in the backrow, by giving star flanker Richard “Harvey” Harvey a roving commission to completely disregard the booze ban enforced on the remainder of the side. The team has rubber stamped this special dispensation after it was revealed the only game Harvey played sober this year resulted in him tackling the referee, losing a shoe, and sin binning himself before half time. In related news, the Judd cup will not be following the Whiddon strategy of abstaining from Friday night “frothie tops”, and as per ritual the team will converge on Ryans bar at 4pm. Sources close to the side report that portly team number 9, Sam “I love BJ” Devine, plans to regale his team mates with stories of his sisters rugby prowess, and what “Uncle Shag Hansen” would have the Juddies do come Saturday. More to come. |
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* “Wizard wants a wife” successfully premiers at annual Wagga Riverina Ball: Cult hero Harry “Wizard 2.0” Martin has proven time and again this season that he certainly knows how to score, however, he was nearly found wanting recently down in Wagga with the try line wide open. What promised to be the weekend of a life time with close Mates Oli “Lulu lemon” Lembke, and Jack “Tyrion” Williams, turned into a chance to find true love for the young Wizard’s apprentice. The Wizard had foreseen a great night ahead through his crystal Bundy glass, and shortly after arriving was given a tap on the shoulder by Lemon’s missus, letting him know that her friend had taken a shine to the Wizard’s flowing blonde mane. With this knowledge and an unwavering confidence in his ability to finish, the mercurial Bourke winger pinned his ears back and proceeded to take young Tyrion and Lulu on in the “Sugar Cane Champagne Shoie” drinking challenge. Somewhere between his 6th and 10th celebretory lung dart, the Gryffindor graduate realised he still had a job to do, and turned his charms on the aforementioned female suitor. However try as he might, Harry couldn’t “alohomora” his way into the heart of his future Hermione as he reportedly was informed that “you smell like an f*cking ash tray Harry!”. This did not deter the young heartthrob, as he summoned himself a half a schooner of Listerine, and looked to take council from his only mate who knew how to hold down a bird. Unfortunately, the Lemon had squeezed all he could out of a big night, and was found passed out face down in his birthday suit. Ever the opportunist, Harry borrowed Lemo’s spare wand, returned to his Hermione and did what he knows how to do best… finish. Asked for comment on his apprentices progress, Isaac “The Wizard” Carey retorted “Did he f#$k all the b!tches?? well then, he really isn’t that much like me at all then is he”. |
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* Charcoal Charlies run hugely successful two for 1/4 breast meal special on Colleagues ladies day: Reports have surfaced that local Colleagues haunt for the drunk and hungry, Charcoal Charlies , has offered a deal of a life time in conjunction with Colleagues Colts to three lucky Blue Giants last Ladies day. Concerned that his gains were going to waste Kentwell lock, Evan “Bicep curl” Culhane, convinced club mates, Robbie “Till hand” Pickering and Bunsen “Red Mandella” Watson (recently returned from a “holiday” on Robbin Island, RSA), to join him for a carb and protein loading session at the famous Woollahra chicken emporium. Upon placing their orders for a 1/4 chicken breast and chips, and taking seats near some of the Colleagues colts, they quickly engaged their younger club mates in some cordial conversation about the successful day. Upon learning of Biceps impressive personal bench press record, an excited and unidentified colt challenged his female companion to compare her chest gains with the Kentwell enforcer. Despite the staggeringly impressive display, it was not enough to deter Biceps and Mandella from continuing to inhale their chicken and chips combo, but it was enough to earn the Colt and his companion a record first booting from a chicken shop. The embarrassed proprietor had clearly had enough, and pleaded for Biceps to take his awe inspiring physique elsewhere, and bribed him and his lackeys out of the shop by shouting them their dinners for free. Sources report that the lurking Kentwell flanker, Pickering, found inspiration from the surprise turn of events, took some dancing tips from Biceps’ latest journey to Ibiza, and was sighted with his “hands in the till” on the Coogee Bay hotel dance floor at 3am the following morning. For more specials like this, stay tuned to all the news from your local Colts coach. |
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1888 Certified Player Deals
Colleagues players and supporters with 1888 Certified loyalty card can this week pick up some great specials down at the 1888 shop in Double Bay below Woollies and Dan Murphy’s. If you’re doing a spag boll, bangers and mash or just a quality steak, these deals will sort you out. $15/kg mince $16/kg beef sausages $22/kg rump steak And remember 10% of all Colleagues sales at 1888 come back to the club. If you need a Loyalty card, come by the club this Saturday. |
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The Manatee Mumble
<Insert Manatee Noise> Go get em Blue Giants! Manatee out… |
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Artie is in your Corner
Lads, our favourite Saturday masseur Artie Sanchez running a boxing class each weekday at Castlereagh Club in the city. FIRST CLASS IS FREE Artie is a great supporter of the club and has provided his services for a number of years so it would be great for the boys to get involved. See the details in the flyer to get involved. |
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Social Calendar
2017 Events 26th August – Colleagues Black Tie Ball 9th September – Grand Final Day 16th September – Presentation Day Woollahra Hotel |
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AGL Energy offer to Subbies Players SIGN UP AND GET A FREE COLLEAGUES BEER CARD – 11 FREE BEERS This cost you nothing! Even Minucos has done it. Have a read. Together with the Waratahs and New South Wales Rugby Union, we’ve developed a program to support grassroots rugby and local clubs. This is an opportunity to earn $$ for your club and we strongly urge you to get this offer to your players and supporters, and your wider club community. Your members get a discount on their energy bills, and your club earns money. Win-Win! Summary: |
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Old Colleagues Day is Here
OLD COLLEAGUE DAY 22ND JULY (Yes this Saturday 22nd !) Old Colleagues your attendance is required at Blue Giant Park for the games against Waverley Rugby Club. Should be a great afternoon with very competitive rugby. Old Colleagues will have plenty of memories of huge clashes with Waverley in the 1980’s. It will be a special day celebrating 300 games for one of the Blue Giants favourite sons Cam Ireland and I believe there will be an Old Colleague toast to him at half time in the main game in the clubhouse! Its also a tribute day to Dave “Goochie” Gooch after many years service to the club. (Walgett 1962 tour pic) |
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BLUE GIANT BUSINESS NETWORK EVENT
BGBN is designed to introduce current players to past players with the view that they help one another out – just like a game of rugby. The event is limited to 40 current players and 40 past players. Price is at cost for current players and $10 premium for past players to help the event wash its face. Please see your accountant about tax deductibility. BOOK BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK Venue: Tattersalls Club 181 Elizabeth St For Old Colleagues wishing to lead future BGBN events |
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SEASON SO FAR Since the May News plenty of rugby has been played, and watched by the Colleagues. In fact during the latter part of the Lions Tour many Blue Giants made the jump across the ditch and enjoyed the festivities. As a result there has been plenty of team changes during this period (plus some injury worries) and some mixed results have followed. The Kentwell game at fortress Blue Giant Park against the undefeated Drummoyne was a disappointment resulting in a narrow loss after the Blue Giants were hammered in the penalty count and turned the ball over at critical times during the game. Then the game against Knox (that usual park somewhere on the north side) where after giving Knox a head start of 17 points at half time dug themselves out of a hole to win with real grit, persistence and courage including a Rob Kelly penalty goal from the sideline right on the bell 20-19 !! And finally last Saturday facing a very committed St Pats side at never that friendly Hudson Park (with a couple of islander stars being a nuisance as usual ), finding themselves behind on the score board on most occasions throughout the game until Rob Kelly again stepped up on cue right on the bell to knock one over again from the sideline and 40 metres out! The ball from that kick was in the air for an eternity and the Colleagues crowd went berserk when it found its mark ! |
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Old Lions (Colleagues) on Tour
Plenty of Old Colleagues were on tour stimulating the NZ economy following the Lions around Simon Clark, Toby Rakison, G Hudson, Tim Henry, Alex Thompson, Michael Langford were seen raising a glass or three in the shaky isles. They almost got the win, but no doubt there was a good time had by all! |
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Old Colleague Beats the Drum
I always say if you need a strong man to do a job you can count on a front rower, even if its counting the beat and marching in time. 80’s premiership winning prop and man of many talents Andrew Draper has got the job of keeping time on the bass drum for the Manly Warringah Pipes & Drums as they go round with the best bands in the world in the Basel Military Tattoo, Switzerland 21st – 29th July. “Drapes” son Jack is one of the lead pipers, its a great story and will be a great thrill for both of them. |
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Old Colleague Celebrates in Style
Old Colleague Celebrates in Style |
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Old Colleague in US Golf Pro AM
Andrew Brazier noted 2000’s Blue giant goal kicker is kicking goals in the old US of A. Based in Chicago Braz is the McDonald’s worldwide supply chain management Director. This week the popular Blue Giant from the central west of NSW found himself playing with none other than the 2006 US Open winner Geoff Olgilvy in the John Deere Pro Am, (pre PGA Event) Silvis Rock Island County, Illinois. I’d say a nervous tee off for Braz and a far cry from lining a penalty kick up at Blue Giant Park. |
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Speedos from Far and Wide Series
Continuing the Speedos from far (and wide) Series Goochie is looking a great big Blue Giant in his Colleagues speedos taken earlier this year at Byron Bay. Goochie will be manning the Merchandise department on Old Colleagues Day with plenty of great Colleagues gear available. |
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Great Weather Coming Saturday
See you Saturday I’m going the early crow on the weather for this weekend. Its looking clear and perfect for rugby (unlike last years efforts). Wipe those Waratah game memories away by watching some Blue Giant winning rugby on Saturday. “Go the Colleagues” Boothie |
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Inaugural Blue Giant Business Network (BGBN) event.
BGBN is designed to introduce current players to past players with the view that they help one another out – just like a game of rugby. Everyone attending should expect to leave with contacts to have a coffee or beer with in the following weeks. The event is limited to 40 current players and 40 past players. Price is at cost for current players and $10 premium for past players to help the event wash its face. Please see your accountant about tax deductabilty. BOOK BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK
Disclaimer: Attractive woman in photo will not be at the BGBN breakfast. But getting a better job could help you get an attractive woman like this. For Old Colleagues wishing to lead future BGBN events Contact Club President Richard McGrath Email: richard.mcgrath@kemosabe-capital.com |
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AGL Energy offer to Subbies Players SIGN UP AND GET A FREE COLLEAGUES BEER CARD – 11 FREE BEERS This cost you nothing! Even Minucos has done it. Have a read. Together with the Waratahs and New South Wales Rugby Union, we’ve developed a program to support grassroots rugby and local clubs. This is an opportunity to earn $$ for your club and we strongly urge you to get this offer to your players and supporters, and your wider club community. Your members get a discount on their energy bills, and your club earns money. Win-Win! Summary: The attachment is very thorough and explains the AGL Rugby Waratahs Program in detail and provides numbers and links for questions. Sign up online at agl.com.au/rugby or call us on 1300 AGL TAHS (that’s 1300 245 824). |
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One Shy of Blue Rinse Against Drummoyne
Colleagues were moments away from a Blue Rinse against Club Championship leaders Drummoyne last Saturday at Woollahra Oval.2. The Kentwell Cup lads unfortunately fell 9 points shy of the undefeated Dirty Reds. The star performers of the day all came from the lower grades. Colleagues second favourite Frenchie, Louis Vetton (yes that’s right) was a cunning as a carved up the Drummoyne defence in Judd Cup’s 26-12 win, scoring two tries and setting up multiple line breaks. |
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For the Whiddon Cup it was the new centre pairing of Cronan Healy and Luke Brown who led from the front. The duo touched down for a try each, with flyhalf Sean Cross slotting over 3 conversions in their 26 – 10 win. The Burke Cup backs finished off the hard work put in by the forward. Destructive second rower Darcy Hilton and veteran back rowers Dane Inman and Mark Poole caused havoc across the park. Flyhalf Damon Holmes, Inside centre Beau Meti and wing Arven Anderson all crossed the line for a try each. |
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Scores vs Drummoyne
Kentwell 22 – 31 Drummoyne |
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Match Times @ Knox Old Boys
Loftberg Oval – West Pymble 1st Grade @ 3.15pm 2nd Grade @ 2.00pm COLTS @ 12.45pm 3rd Grade @ 11.40am 4th Grade @ 10.45am |
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#FakeNews
Today’s headlines: It has been recently uncovered that Charlie “Sul” Evans in fact longs for his succulent long locks back again. Rumours have it that the versatile back rowers’ lovely girlfriend frequently grumbled after hygiene concerns were voiced along with him not allowing her to straighten the widely renowned curls before bed. In rebuttal to these “bulldust” rumours; Sul says that whatever team he’s playing in at Colleagues – now has less chance of winning a GF without the curls and he sometimes struggles to concentrate at work without them.. It is yet to be confirmed wheather he is allowed to grow his hair again. |
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#Hollywood star spotted in subbies: Recent reports have surfaced that award winning American actor Liev Schreiber has been spotted training and playing lower grades at the Colleagues rugby club. A local source “Hoppa” was quoted in the Wentworth Courier yesterday “yep he’s rocked up at training, I really don’t know what the fuss is about… he has a shit rig anyway”. Needless to say the Hollywood hunk has taken this on board with a few training laps around Rose Bay in the lead up to this Saturdays game against Knox. Coaches were unaware that a player of this calibre was present at the club when asked by #fakenews Club Coach B Waters said “mate I honestly have no idea what is happening in the lower grades, the dome is run like f&$king North Korea”. This development has prompted the club to send a mole to investigate what is going in the engine room of the club. B Waters has cunningly planted a loose head prop pretending to be a back rower in the Whiddon Cup team this week to gain further intelligence. More to come.. |
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Inaugural Blue Giant Business Network (BGBN) event.
BGBN is designed to introduce current player to past players with the view that they help one another out – just like a game of rugby. Everyone attending should expect to leave with to contacts to have a ½ coffee or beer with in the following 2 weeks. The event is limited to 40 current players and 40 past players. Price is at cost for current players and $10 premium for past players to help the event wash its face. Please see your accountant about tax deductabilty.
Disclaimer: Attractive woman in photo will not be at the BGBN breakfast. But getting a better job could help you get an attractive woman like this. |
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1888 Certified Player Deals
Colleagues players and supporters with 1888 Certified loyalty card can this week pick up some great specials down at the 1888 shop in Double Bay below Woollies and Dan Murphy’s. If you’re doing a spag boll, bangers and mash or just a quality steak, these deals will sort you out. $15/kg mince $16/kg beef sausages $22/kg rump steak And remember 10% of all Colleagues sales at 1888 come back to the club. If you need a Loyalty card, come by the club this Saturday. |
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Get a Car Next Door up to Knox!
Need a ride up to West Pymble this Saturday for the Knox game? Take advantage of the $30 offer you get for signing up with Car Next Door. It could cover most of the trip. As a sponsor of Colleagues, Car Next Door is extending two special offers for Colleagues players, family and friends. (USE THE CODE ‘COLLEAGUES’ in the ‘where did you hear about us’ section to receive the following deals): – Do you own a car but don’t use it much? Car Next Door is offering Colleagues players, family and friends $150 for listing your vehicle on the platform. For further information see the website: www.carnextdoor.com.au, or call the office on (02) 8035 8000 |
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The Manatee Mumble
The blue rinse has alluded the Colleagues men this year! A close game for our Kentwell lads with the scoreline flattering an average Drummoyne side, a few critical ref calls was all that stood in the way of the Colleagues men knocking off the unbeaten dirty reds… im sure the Kentwell team will look forward to playing these guys later in the year. Despite this it was a fantastic effort by the club to right a few wrongs from the first round and boost our shot at the club championship. This week we travel to somewhere west to take on KNox Old Boys (KNOBS)… the Lions and European summer has whittled down the Colleagues numbers across the grades this week, a reminder from Thursday night training – please stick around and support the grade above you. We need all hands on deck to secure our respective positions on the ladder in the run up to finals. We will also have a couple of tables reserved at the Woolly for those who are keen to watch the rugby. Manatee out… |
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2017 Coaches Profile: Nick Sproats
Name: Nic Sproats |
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2017 Player Profile: Jono Willis
Name: Jono Willis |
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Artie is in your Corner
Lads, our favourite Saturday masseur Artie Sanchez running a boxing class each weekday at Castlereagh Club in the city. FIRST CLASS IS FREE Artie is a great supporter of the club and has provided his services for a number of years so it would be great for the boys to get involved. See the details in the flyer to get involved. |
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Social Calendar
2017 Events 22nd July – Old Colleagues Day v Waverley 12th August – Ladies Day 2 v Balmain 26th August – Colleagues Black Tie Ball 9th September – Grand Final Day 16th September – Presentation Day Woollahra Hotel |
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AGL Energy offer to Subbies Players SIGN UP AND GET A FREE COLLEAGUES BEER CARD – 11 FREE BEERS This cost you nothing! Even Minucos has done it. Have a read. Together with the Waratahs and New South Wales Rugby Union, we’ve developed a program to support grassroots rugby and local clubs. This is an opportunity to earn $$ for your club and we strongly urge you to get this offer to your players and supporters, and your wider club community. Your members get a discount on their energy bills, and your club earns money. Win-Win! Summary: The attachment is very thorough and explains the AGL Rugby Waratahs Program in detail and provides numbers and links for questions. Sign up online at agl.com.au/rugby or call us on 1300 AGL TAHS (that’s 1300 245 824). |
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