Old Colleagues

Colleagues Long Lunch and Old Colleagues Day

Good afternoon Everyone,

I hope you are having a great Friday and have some great plans for the weekend.

Hopefully by now you have all locked away Friday 3rd May for the long lunch!! Doltone House, Elizabeth Street. 1230 kick off! 

Colleagues legend Toby Lawson will be carrying out a Q and A with Wallabies legends Justin Harrison and Owen Finnegan with David Croft and Stephen Hoiles TBC. There will be other special guests in the crowd as well.

To purchase tickets, please click here //www.trybooking.com/BBJXX

If you want to pay into Colleagues account, please let me know.

Please pass this around and drum up some support. It is going to be a cracking day. 

Please let us know if you can organise a table or two.

If you can’t absolutely no stress, purchase your ticket and we will get you on a table with 9 other super good people!!

We will be holding Old Colleagues Day the following day, Saturday 4th May, Colleagues host Mosman at home. There will be a heavily discounted food and drinks package available for old boys, as well as a jumping castle for the little ones. No excuse not to come, bring the kids down and get them picked up at 5pm when Mum finishes shopping and Dad can hang around for a few more tins. More details to come.

Follow the club on Instagram wcrufc Woollahra Colleagues for up to date information.

I look forward to catching up on 3rd May.

Regards, Cam Ireland

cameroni@agrow.com.au

Old Colleague News August 2018

ATTN:BLUE GIANTS

This Saturday 4th August – Last Home Game!

This Saturday 4th August is a HUGE day for the Colleagues.

Last home game for the Blue Giants Vs Mosman Whales. Last game before the Finals Series!

Each game is a must win for the Blue Giants to gain a psychological advantage before the next weekend’s finals.

This Saturday is also Ladies Day and with the expected good weather the action will be great both on field and on the sidelines.

See you all on the sidelines for a BLUEWASH Cheers
Dutchy
Matthew Lamens

mjlamens@gmail.com

(M) 0400 707 007

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Old Colleagues News July 2018

Old Colleagues Day – Saturday 21st July

Great Day!! Great Mates!! Great Running Rugby!! Great stories!!

Come down to Blue Giants Park on Saturday the 21st to watch the Blue Giants take on Hunters Hill our old arch rivals.

Great day to catch up with team mates from the past and also a few opponents over a few beers and a sausage sandwich.

Thanks for this memory from Mike Tremlow with photo of the 1975 Judd Cup side. Can anyone assist with some names?

See you all on the sidelines for a BLUEWASH

Cheers Dutchy

Matthew Lamens

mjlamens@gmail.com

(M) 0400 707 007

Old Colleagues News June 2018

GIANTS return to Blue Giant Park

This Saturday 23rd June

After several games on the road, the Giants are back home. Come and support the in-form Lads against Knox Old Boys after sterling victory over the Dirty Reds away last Saturday. Perfect warm up on the Club House balcony for the Irish Test decider later Saturday night.

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Colleagues Colts miss Grand Final

Commiserations to the 2nd Grade Colts who were knocked out of the Radford Cup sudden death semi-finals last Saturday. The previously unbeaten Blue Giants were brave in their defeat by Easts Beasts after lead changed several times for 26-19 scoreline.Hugs for the Old Colleagues and Coaches Mick Boyd and David Gooch as they are hurting big time.

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Sydney Convicts claim victory in Europe

Sydney Convicts proudly wearing their Colleagues socks celebrate the Bingham Cup victory held in Amsterdam. An outstanding effort !!!!

a record 72 teams and 2,500 players competed in the 9th edition of this fabulous gay and inclusive tournament.

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See you all on the sidelines for a BLUEWASH

Cheers

Dutchy

Matthew Lamens 

mjlamens@gmail.com

(M) 0400 707 007

Old Colleagues News – April 2018 #2

Long Lunch Wednesday 2nd May 1:00 PM

Come along to the lunch of the year and catch up with all the Blue Giants that you played with. This year’s lunch will be better than ever to be held at the Tattersalls Club. Details as follows:

Venue: Tattersalls Club, 181 Elizabeth Street, Sydney

Date: Wednesday 2nd May, 2018

Time: 1:00 PM

Price: $200 pp (Current Players $150)

Entertainment: MC Isaac “The Wizard” Cary and Guests

This is the time for good players to inspire themselves and the great players to inspire others

 

2018 Season Opening – THIS SATURDAY 14th April

The Colleagues season will kick off this Saturday 14th April with a HOME game hosting Drummoyne. The following Saturday we’re away for Knox. Come along and support the Blue Giants in their opening game. Please use this link for further details of the season’s draw.

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Halligan Boys On Tour

The Halilgan Boys enjoyed their recent tour away. As is the custom, the Tour begins with some very sensible skulls at the airport before departure.

Old Colleagues News – April 2018

Long Lunch Wednesday 2nd May 1:00 PM

Come along to the lunch of the year and catch up with fellow legendary Blue Giants . This year’s lunch will be better than ever!  Venue this year is in the Tattersalls Club not upstairs at Doltone house. Numbers are limited to 100, fine wine and a delicious menu is included. Details as follows:

Venue: Tattersalls Club, 181 Elizabeth Street, Sydney

Date: Wednesday 2nd May, 2018

Time: 1:00 PM

Price: $200 pp (Current Players $150)

Entertainment: MC Isaac “The Wizard” Cary and Guests

Booking confirmations to Jen Blair: M: 0418 885 392

Email: Jen.blair@iinet.net.au

by 21st April

 

2018 Season Opening – 14th April

Its here!!!!

Blue Giants host the Dirty Reds for the season opener. Its bound to be the “Clash of the Titans”. Hit the Club House Balcony bar and support the Colleagues as they go for Sky Blue glory. Whooo hoo!

Season fixtures can be found at

www.rugby.net.au

 

New Major Sponsor

Light Brigade Hotel, Woollahra

We are so very pleased to announce our new major sponsor:

Light Brigade Hotel, CNR Jersey & Oxford Street, Woollahra

Amazing deals of $6.00 Beers (VB, Blonde, New, Carlton, Reschs, House Wine & Sparkling)

$15 Meals including Pizzas, Burgers , Steaks and mouth watering Schnitzel.

Come along and support our Major Sponsor

Looking forward to catching up with you all on the sidelines

Cheers, Dutchy

Matt Lamens

mjlamens@gmail.com

Old Colleagues News – February 2018

HAPPY BLUE YEAR TO ALL  !!!

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 Sat 24th Feb. Season starts April 14th, draw to follow.

On the Clubs Website Old Colleagues will find the Annual Report for the 2017 season

Good to see former President Tom Frazer drop in to the AGM from somewhere in Spain ?

2017 Report is definitely worth a read ! Especially the coaching summaries that reveal the level of expertise and management that underpin the success of the club. (Actually most of clubs the reports are are on the club’s web site (70 years worth) and some make very entertaining reading.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING REPORT SEASON 2017

Annual General Meeting Season 2017
Old Colleagues will be happy to know than the Club is in a strong financial position following the 2017 season. Congrats to the club committee and social committee. As far as office bearers go
The Club returned President – Richard McGrath and Treasurer – Paul Howard –  New secretary young gun Charlie Evans and a new Club Captain, Kentwell centre Winston Bradley were also elected at a well attended meeting !

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I am looking forward to keeping Old Colleagues informed of news and events.

Please send any material for this email to

Matt Lamens

mjlamens@gmail.com

0400 707 007

‘Go the Colleagues”

Dutchy

Notice of Annual General Meeting

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.

Vale: Old Colleague John Messenger

It is with sadness that I post to inform Old Colleagues of the shock passing of John Messenger. John played with distinction for the Colleagues at 5/8, centre or fullback in the Burke and Kentwell Cup premiership teams of the 1960’s and early 70’s. John, who captained the premiership winning 1971 and 72 Burke Cup teams, combined a highly competitive nature and a reliable kicking boot to produce many great victories for the Colleagues during his time at the club.

John got the nickname “mess” or “messo” for invariably being in the middle of the action during a game. (or any where else for that matter) From the Club’s annual report of the 71 season Coaches Osborne and Corlis said of his captaincy “A very popular leader, John had the team’s confidence and co-operation and he used it well”. John a “200 gamer” for the Colleagues was the son of Old Colleague and club legend Charlie Messenger, John and his father were men who formed the fabric and unique spirit of the great Colleagues Rugby Club we enjoy today.

Pages could be written of the stories not only of the rugby deeds of John Messenger , but also his contributions to the sailing community and later to his farming friends at Mt Canobolas ,Orange.

Suffice to say we have lost a great bloke, a friend, a true Colleague in every respect, and many will be poorer for the loss. Our thoughts go out to his family at this time.

Service details .

3.00pm Friday 29th September, Scots College Chapel, Bellevue Hill,

then C.Y.C Rushcutters Bay.

Guest book to send condolences

//www.legacy.com/guestbooks/smh-au/john-messenger-condolences/186734526?cid=full

Old Colleague Update – September 2017

VALE Old Colleague Adrian Gray

Sadly posting news of the passing of Old Colleague Adrian Gray. Adrian, one of our oldest Colleagues (aged 88) played in the premiership winning Kentwell Cup in the 1955 season.

Adrian an elusive wing or full back featured predominately in the 11-6 win over the Mosman Whales in the 1955 Grand Final. It was a great year for the club also winning the Club Championship.

Adrian a successful businessman was also a principle of Gray and Maroney Real Estate in Queen Street,Woollahra during the 60’s and 70’s. (Don’t mention the flat above the shop with Blue Giant tenants!)

A good innings for a good Colleague, our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time. Old Colleague Michael Caspers will be attending as pall bearer at his long time friend’s service.

Family and friends of Adrian are invited to attend a Funeral Mass celebrating his life at The Church of St. Francis of Assisi, 463 Oxford Street Paddington on Wednesday September 13, 2017 at 11.00am.