Warringah Wrinkled Rats

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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Eastwood Charcoals

Eastwood and Gordon Oldies

History in the making

The Eastwood Rugby club had a very special day to celebrate 60 years since their first game in the competition, which was against Gordon, and also 50 years since the first televised game against Gordon. On the Saturday 7th April 2007, Eastwood also played Gordon, which was very appropriate.   

The Gordon Golden Oldies played Eastwood Charcoals after the main match which was watched by thousands and captured with great gusto by the ABC television cameras. 

Team mates and winners!
Team mates and winners

The game was played in great spirit, even though most of it was in the rain. However, in typical Golden Oldies fashion, the ball handling was something to be seen, and when tries were scored, the huge crowd went wild.    

The celebrations continued on in the change sheds and then in to the club house. Two presentations of medals were made for the Personality Players for Gordon. The forwards was won by Bill Banham and the backs by Bob Lollback.

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Pheatured Photo Apr 2007

With the season underway some great shots are being taken of the games thanks to our unofficial photographer. Be sure to check out all the great action shots from our 2007 Photo Album. It was a close call for the Pheatured Photo this month with plenty to choose from. With some good games of Rugby being played we thought it more fitting to show one of the great photos of the boys in action.

This photo shows Bill Banham standing firm under fire as the might of The Royal Military College, Duntroon bears down on him in the guise of a 120kg, 200cm (6’4″, 19 stone in the old currency) British Army Tank Commander. A daunting site for any opposing player.

Standing Firm

Standing Firm

Needless to say Bill nailed him in the tackle and hurled him mercilessly to the ground so the Stags Forwards could come in and finish the job. Well that’s our story and we’re sticking to it. For his efforts Bill was rewarded with much needed pain relief at the after game function back at the Olims Hotel.

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ACT Post Game Function

All ready for a good night out

All ready for a good night out

The cost of this function is by donation and all funds raised on the night go toward the George Gregan Foundation which builds playgrounds for children in hospitals around Australia. On the night $750.00 was raised and a cheque presented to Mr & Mrs Gregan (George’s Mum & Dad).

George's Mum & Dad

George's Mum & Dad

It was a great night with many a laugh an a joke, watch a bit of Rugby and meet Mr & Mrs Gregan and raise some money for a good cause. We highly recommend making the trip next year and stay overnight for the post game function and recovery breakfast. Those ACT Vets know how to put on a weekend of Rugby.

Check out the photos here.

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ACT April Fools Day

The Stags at Duntroon

The Stags at Duntroon

For our usual first game of the season a group of Stags made the trip down the Hume Highway to the ACT to play in the annual April Fools Day Tournament hosted by ACT Veterans Rugby at The Royal Military College, Duntroon. The grounds, as usual, were spectacular and some great rugby was played in glorious Canberra sunshine.

Teaming up with the Vincentia Van Gones we played multiple games against a variety of teams. Most notable are the young fit guys from RMC and the Defence Academy who, thanks to the hybrid Veterans/Oldies Laws, made spectators of us as they lifted in the lineouts.

We'll just wait for you to come back down

We'll just wait for you to come back down

The greatest complement was paid to us by the RMC scrum half at the half time break when, after peppering our line for a good 5 minutes without being able to penetrate, we caught him counting numbers. “Surely those old guys couldn’t keep us out without having extra players on the field.”

We were sure to assist him with the counting and remind him that, Obviously experience does count for something …. he won’t do that again.

Check out the ACT photos here.

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