Someone Remembers !!!!

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Gordon Stags

We finally found someone who hasn’t got Old Timers Disease or killed too many brain cells during their Rugby tours to provide us with a history, and photos, of the Gordon Stags from the start. As the Stags were formed for the first Golden Oldies Festival we’ve added the story to our History Page.

Check out this photo of the first Stags side. Complete with our very own Priest.

The First Stags

The First Stags

Thanks to Peter Goodman, one of the original Stags, for the History and the Photos. We look forward to more stories from the Stags past.

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Penrith and Oakhill

Posted on June 3, 2007 by Gordon Stags
The Penrith boys love a port before kick off

The Penrith boys love a port before kick off

The mountain men from Penrith arrived at Chatswood at 1.30 pm and promptly requested a beer. When told that they were just chilled, not cold, they said, “that’s fine, we just need a drink!”

Gordon players arrived (a total of 19) and the game got under way. Brad Horan spent more time warming up that he did on the field because of a head clash in the first tackle with team mate Matt Fowler. Brad left the field to have his head attended to by a “professional” nurse and looked like Fozzy Bear when she had finished with him. Brad was conspicuous by his absence during the presentations, leaving early to avoid being recipient of the Mug’s Mug!

The Mug's Mug goes down

The Mug's Mug goes down

Matt saw Brad being attended to on the sideline and decided that he would like some of the same attention with a cut eye and suffering a light concussion. When asked to referee, Matt said” I don’t remember playing and it looks like there are too many players on the field (seeing double) . Thanks Matt.

Needless to say, in Brad’s absence, the honour of receiving the Mug’s Mug went to Matt.

Free flowing good tackling Rugby

Free flowing good tackling Rugby

The Oakhill boys arrived in force and as usual, the majority of their players had to have been under age as they are so slick. Oakhill being a new team to the golden oldies had no red or purple shorts for their team, however, Gordon, under strength due to previous injuries were strong and gave a grand display of courage to end the game 17 all. ANOTHER DRAW!!

The three teams combined into two barbarian sides for a further 20 minutes which was great fun as it was difficult to know who was on which team, but created great camaraderie.

The regular meat raffle was run by Brittany Prowse and her friends. Thanks girls.

Welcome to Golden Oldies Rugby Boys

Welcome to Golden Oldies Rugby Boys

Brittany then drew out her dad’s ticket to win the raffle. So, of course we all know that Brittany rigged the raffle!!

Overall, it was a great day with lots of fun friendship and fraternity on the day. What better way to end it than having a couple of virgins slugging it out in a chug-a-lug. Welcome to Golden Oldies Boys!

Check out the photos here.

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Wahroonga and Lindfield

Posted on May 20, 2007 by Gordon Stags
The ruck is formed

The ruck is formed

Gordon have been playing both clubs for over 10 years in The Battle of the Lower North Shore and always have had great matches, as was the case on 20th May.

Although both clubs know it is a draw at the end of the match, it was played with great vigour. Gordon, of course, coming on top with no blood spilt. Only one injury was recorded, that being sprained ankle.

Brett Holden, being beaten on the wing, had to turn and chase catching his opponent metres from the try line and putting him into touch. Great chase Brett, welcome back. They, of course, celebrated their on field rivalry with the traditional chug-a-lug which saw Brett just pip his opposing number again. 

Another close finish

Another close finish

Barry Carr took great pleasure in awarding Karl Houghton the Mug’s Mug for being lifted and put on his back by an opposing player half his size.

Various awards were handed out and received from all teams and the days ended with Lindfield & Wahroonga inviting us to play at their home ground next year.

Check out the photos here.

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Collaroy and Engadine

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Gordon Stags
Eangadine, Collaroy and The Stags

Eangadine, Collaroy and The Stags

Collaroy & Engadine made the trip to Chatswood on Sunday 22nd April for a game played in sunshine and light rain that caused a lot of greasy ball action loved by all the old forwards. Access to the ground was made difficult by the rail works closing Albert Street, these works were apparently being managed by a Collaroy player who was obviously trying to put us off our game by causing as much disruption as possible. We are proud to say he failed miserably and the day proceeded as planned. Of course the inability to leave the ground meant we had to stay around a bit longer and enjoy a few more quiet ales after the game.

We were privileged to have the President of Gordon Rugby, David Bezer, officiate the game for us. David’s handling of the game was exemplary, taking a “firm but fair” approach that saw Barry Carr sent to the sidelines for blowing up at one of his decisions.

Collaroy & Engadine combined to form a team and loaned us a couple of players to even things up. There were tries a plenty on both sides in a topsy turvy game made even more interesting by the rain. Thankfully the rain stopped for the post game celebrations and BBQ.

The Angry Ant's a Mug

The Angry Ant's a Mug

Awards were handed out during the post match BBQ with Barry Carr receiving the

“Mugs Mug” for is on field verbal performance with Brett Holden receiving the players award from Collaroy. We thought it only fitting that we present the Collaroy winger, who played for us, with the Stags Player award as he did run in a few tries for us and stopped a few from his “former” team mates.

Check out the Collaroy & Engadine photos here.

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Warringah Wrinkled Rats

Posted on April 15, 2007 by Gordon Stags
In the sunshine at Chatswood

In the sunshine at Chatswood

Another great game of Rugby played in the sunshine at Chatswood as we lined up against the Warringah Wrinkled Rats.

Due to a referee not being arranged for the match, just whose job is that?, Bob Lollback, Matt Prowse and Karl Houghton took turns at controlling the game with some fairly loose, some would say strange, interpretations of the rules. I suppose that went hand in hand with the referees outfit worn to perfection by Matt Prowse. 

There was some great action on the field played in great spirit and both sides running in plenty of tries to add to the enjoyment.

Return of the Mannel-Toe

Return of the Mannel-Toe

The after game festivities were great with both sides enjoying the BBQ and the beers made possible by the assistance of John Finch, Roger Denne & Bob’s wife, Lynn. Bob’s sister and brother-in-law also stopped in on their ’round Australia trip to lend a hand.

Thanks guys, the day wouldn’t have been as good without your help.

At the presentations Mark Cummins was presented with the “Mugs Mug” for his fine effort of leaving his wallet at home on the Canberra trip, leaving his team mates to pick up the tab for him.  

Check out the Warringah photos here.

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