Contents

MAJOR SPONSOR Office Bearers...... 4

Achievements...... 5

President’s Report...... 6

General Manager’s Report...... 10

Finance Report...... 13 PREMIUM SPONSORS Financial Statements...... 14

SUFC Foundation Report...... 16

Friends of SUFC Report...... 17

SURPASS Report...... 18

CORPORATE SUPPORT Medical Report...... 19

Club Captain’s Report...... 23

Director of Rugby Report...... 26

1st XV Report...... 31

2nd XV Report...... 36

3rd XV Report...... 39

SKINX Perimeter Sign V2.pdf 1 17/04/14 2:39 PM 4th XV Report...... 42

Director of Colts Report...... 44

Colts 1 Report...... 49

Colts 2 Report...... 52

Colts 3 Report...... 53

Juniors’ Report...... 56

Club Statistics...... 58

Wallabies and Australian Representatives...... 58

SUFC Wins and Loses...... 61

First Grade Records...... 63

Other Records – Lower Grade Records...... 67

First Grade Highest Point Scorer...... 70

First Grade Final/Grand Final...... 72

Player Games for 2014 Season...... 76

Colts Records...... 79

SPONSORS

Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 3 Office Bearers Achievements

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUPPORT STAFF NSWRU PREMIERSHIPS IN 2014 AUSTRALIAN 7’S President David Mortimer AO Evan Hoskins First Grade Managers 3rd Grade – Henderson Shield Ed Jenkins (c) and Greg Jeloudev Luke Campton Chairman Phil Harry AM 4th Grade – Henderson Cup Stephen Barrow Vice Presidents Angus Dorney Second Grade Scott Fraser 2nd Colts – Shell Trophy NSW WARATAHS James Dorney Managers Christina McLean 3rd Colts – Bill Simpson Shield , Dave Dennis (c), , Conn Droulias Third Grade Manager Ross Ryan , Michael Hodge, , Pat Angus Jackson McCutcheon, Paddy Ryan, Nick Phipps, Fourth / Fifth Grade Troy Isidro 2014 FINAL SERIES and Jeremy Tilse Rupert Rosenblum Manager Sam Fifita 6 out of 7 teams contested the Grand Finals Andrew Wennerbom Paul Blacket Colts 1 Managers 4 Premierships Committee Members Michael Burgess John Surridge Ian Cameron Colts 2 Manager Peter Harris Andrew Coorey Colts 3 Manager Ed Walgien CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Paul Cumerlato Gear Steward Ash Miller Winner of 2014 Club Championship (11th consecutive year) Dr Andrew Keegan Statistician Craig “Fizza” Fear Nathan Charles and Ben McCalman Bruce ‘China’ Lin Winner of 2014 Colts Club Championship Club Captain Dane McCarthy Sideline Support Helmut Gebels (10th consecutive year) REBELS Andrew Frazer COACHING STAFF Club Photographers Luke Burgess, Tom English, , Dale Caterson OTHER CLUB ACHIEVEMENTS Head Coach Sam Jefferies, Tom Kingston, Lachlan Mitchell, Director of Rugby Jack Farrer Australian Club Championship Alex Rokobaro, Angus Roberts, Nic Stirzaker and MEDICAL STAFF Laurie Weeks Director of Colts David Haigh Cup Dr Katherine Rae Chris Malone Club Doctors Dr Dane Cole-Clark Cutler / Tooth Trophy AUSTRALIAN UNDER 20s First Grade Peter Playford Dr David Samra White Ribbon Cup Angus Pulver, Tom Robertson, Matthew Sandell and Shane Kertanegara Dick Thornton Cup Johnny Vaux Garrick Cowley Club Physiotherapists Elias Boukarim Second Grade Ray Hudd Stuart Pavely Bill Hovey WOMEN’S RUGBY Strength and Tim Leahy UNIVERSITY Scott Stumbles Conditioning Tristan Sharp SUFC Women’s team were runners up in the 2014 Third Grade Clint Allardice Sydney Clubs Women Rugby Competition Joe Horn-Smith SUFC ADMINISTRATION STAFF James Cameron SYDNEY UNIVERSITY GOLD Fourth Grade AUSTRALIAN WALLABIES Hamish Pope General Manager Hannah Catchpole Ed Walgien, Craig ‘Fizza’ Fear, Peter Hemming and Operations Manager Sarah Dill-Macky Peter Betham, Sam Carter, Nathan Charles, Israel David Haigh Ross Ryan Folau, Bernard Foley, Ben McCalman, Nick Phipps, Colts 1 Hadley Jackson Paddy Ryan, Will Skelton and Laurie Weeks Travis Partridge James Riches Colts 2 Ambrose Plaister Wade Gudgeon Colts 3 James Caterson Charles Carter

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After such an outstanding 2013 season and the 150th This year the Club also won its 11th consecutive year club celebrations, the club was focused on Club Championship and 10th consecutive Colts Club maintaining momentum going into the 2014 season. Championship. Slightly more confident of victory in the Colts Club Championship, the Club Championship So, to start the year with a solid win against East came right down to the final round of competition. The Tigers in the Australian Club Championship in ability for all teams to dig deep and lift consistently to Brisbane in March, was extremely pleasing. The game higher levels at the end of an incredibly long season however was not without its casualties as we lost Liam is why I remain so proud of our club. No team did this Winton in a season ending injury just after half time, as better than our second grade side who secured a well as two of our new grade recruits Michael Tyler and place in the grand final by beating the then undefeated James Hadfield. These injuries had a real impact on Eastwood side. the club throughout the season. The club won a number of trophies within the 1st Grade competition, including the David Brockhoff Cup, Cutler/Tooth Trophy, White Ribbon Cup and Dick Thornton Cup. Quite an achievement!

Overall, I am delighted with the achievements we First Grade with White Ribbon Cup secured throughout the NSW Club Rugby Competition. We have again been able to demonstrate why we are This year the Australian U20s squad played in New Our coaching team is to be commended on nurturing known as one of the leading rugby clubs in , Zealand against Samoa, Argentina, England and Italy. such fine rugby talent and I am delighted that in the but we will continue to strive for improvement and 2015 After a strong 2013/2014 Colts season, four players 2014/2015 preseason we have new will be no exception. from the club were selected to play in the tournament; representatives training with three of the franchises; Angus Pulver, Tom Robertson, Matthew Sandell and James Dargaville with the Brumbies, Sam Talakai at REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS the Reds and Henry Clunies-Ross and Jim Stewart at Johnny Vaux. Each year the club continues in its fine tradition the Waratahs. All players had a great 2014 season and of providing the game of rugby with exceptional Heartbreakingly Johnny Vaux sustained a significant I am confident they will go onto higher honours. injury just prior to departure but as a testament to his representative players. In 2014 ten players were named VOLUNTEERS David Mortimer congratulates boys on victory at the Australian in the Wallabies, including Peter Betham, Sam Carter, character he remained so positive and it was great to Club Championships Each year I make mention of the wonderful work our club Nathan Charles, Israel Folau, Bernard Foley, Ben see him around the club throughout the season. The club volunteers do and this year is no exception. The club McCalman, Nick Phipps, Paddy Ryan, Will Skelton and looks forward to seeing Johnny back next year fighting fit. could not operate without these dedicated people giving Whilst we stumbled at the final hurdle of winning 1st Laurie Weeks. The club was also represented around Australia in Grade, 2nd Grade and 1st Colts, each of these teams up their time to assist in our rugby program. Be it coaches, all but one of Super Rugby franchises by 24 players. managers, ball kids, statisticians or water carriers, all are performed well and here is much to acknowledge from Here at SUFC, we see this as a mark of our success vital and truly valued by everyone at SUFC. all our players and coaches at the club. as a club and are proud to watch them develop into As an acknowledgement to a former volunteer and In 2014 6 of the 7 teams contest the Grand Final with even better rugby players Sevens Rugby continues the volunteers still at the club we held “Rounders four teams winning their respective Premierships: to grow each year and SUFC is proud to have former Day” when the club played Eastern Suburbs. Sadly club players representing both Australia and America. in 2013 we lost Stephen Rowntree but his work has 3rd Grade Henderson Shield Ed Jenkins (C) and Greg Jeloudev both represented not been forgotten. It was very special to be able have Australia in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow the Rowntree family at the ground on the day and 4th Grade Henderson Cup and Nick Edwards captained America in various partaking in the official naming of Rounders Shed.

2nd Colts Shell Trophy international tournaments. We will watch with great I would also like to thank Angus Jackson and Tony interest during the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 when SUFC NSW Under 20’s at selection tournament for Australian Mulveney for their work on the finance side of the club 3rd Colts Bill Simpson Shield Under 20’s Sevens makes its debut. assisting our General Manager each month.

6 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 7 club wishes him well in his new endeavours and thank Jack for the dedication he has given to the various roles he has held during his time at SUFC. Jack leaves the club with a significant list of achievements on his record and we hope he will return “home” after he completes his travels and further development plans overseas.

SPONSORS

In 2014 the Club welcomed Urbanest and Oracle as Premium Sponsors of the Club. We hope these relationships continue for many years to come. Our club sponsors are so important to the program we Our ball kids are some of our most dedicated volunteers at SUFC provide for our players. Thanks to each of you on Lastly the Dill-Macky’s deserve a special mention as behalf of the club and the players. it has become a family affair on game days. Sue and My thanks as always go to Tony and Josephine Jessica man the front gate and merchandise stand Sukkar at Buildcorp. One of the longest sponsorships and Digby has become Ash Miller’s new side kick on in rugby Buildcorp has been a club sponsor for 23 SUFC Full-time staff for 2014; Jack Farrer, Hannah Catchpole, Chris Malone, Sarah Dill-Macky and David Haigh the scoreboard. Thanks to each and every one of you years and their passion for rugby and SUFC is to many a social/ business calendar. Again former SUFC back to the drawing board to see how we can do better for outstanding service. be admired. Two players, David Hickey and Byron players gave up their time to be part of a spirited panel Hodge, have benefitted from your support off the field in 2015. Our entire preseason program has changed SUFC FULL TIME STAFF and our guest speaker another SUFC alumni The Hon. with internships which shows your commitment to and the boys are attacking it with such enthusiasm. My Joe Hockey gave a rousing speech. The club remains very fortunate to be represented developing great players. thanks go to Tom Carter for developing a new program by such enthusiastic full time staff. At the end of the It was wonderful to again have the support of Trivett as which strives to challenge all our players and set us TRIVETT FINALS LUNCH 2013 there was a big changeover in administration sponsor of the luncheon and I thank everyone for your apart from other clubs in what is constantly becoming staff. Sarah Dill-Macky joined the club in February 2014 provided another successful luncheon with some continued support. We must also thank our parents, a more difficult race. as Operations Manager and was joined by Hannah 750 SUFC enthusiasts in the great ballroom at The members, old boys and sponsors who attended the lunch. We are equally lucky to have supporting this new Catchpole as the new General Manager. These two Westin Hotel on Friday 25 July. It remains one of the program our Strength and Conditioning coaches, Tim formed a great partnership quickly and successfully largest rugby lunches in Australia and a highlight on IN CLOSING took on all challenges thrown at them this season with Leahy and Tristan Sharp, and ably supported by our Five club members this year were awarded University great gusto. I look forward to the 2015 season their Medical team, Dr Katherine Rae, Dr Stuart Pavely and Blues/Golds. James Dargaville received his Blues and continued enthusiasm to continue the club’s success. Shane Kertangara. The club’s record in producing club stalwarts Craig Fear, Ed Walgien, Peter Hemming representative players is in no small part due to their Our three full time coaches, Jack Farrer, Chris Malone and Ross Ryan received Golds. Craig ‘Fizza’, Ed, Peter skills and professionalism. and David Haigh have been become a tight working and Ross have been part of this club for many years unit and strive to get the best from the players at all now and contribute greatly to the club. I thank you all I am excited by the season a head and welcoming more time. I congratulate them on their efforts this season. for the time you have given each year. James – your players to this great club. SUFC has a proud tradition time at the Brumbies is the beginning of the next stage of producing fine young rugby players and men. We At this point I sadly announce the departure of our of you great rugby career. We will follow your success Director of Rugby Jack Farrer. Jack has been with the will work tirelessly to ensure it continues. with much enthusiasm. club as a coach for five years beginning his time at the Up the Students! club at Director of Colts. As with so many of our coaches Many clubs would be satisfied with 4 out of 7 Jack is a former SUFC player who has consistently given premierships and whilst we are proud of our players David Mortimer AO Master of ceremonies, Vince Sorrenti, and key note speaker, The back to young players coming through the ranks. The Hon. Joe Hockey at the 2014 Trivett Finals Lunch and what they have achieved we have already gone Club President

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I must admit to a few nerves before starting at Sydney Gear Steward, Ed Walgien our passionate Colts players to take the step up to Grade level. Tristan University Football Club in March this year. After three Manager, Stephen Barrow and Evan Hoskins our Sharp our Colts Strength and Conditioning Coach years of working in Australian Rugby for the Melbourne 1st Grade Managers and Bruce “China” Lin with his deserves special mention for consistently getting Rebels I knew full well the reputation of the club for quirky match reports to name but a few, have been 30+ young players into the gym at 6am three days success across all playing grades and the level to stalwarts at the club for many years now. They give a week! which it operates both on and off the field. It is steeped up their time throughout a long season, two nights SUFC is incredibly fortunate to have such long in history, has an amazing playing record and very a week and all day on a Saturday to ensure seven serving sponsors. Our sponsors are more than just passionate supporters. After my first week I knew I grades of players have the best opportunity to win sponsors. They genuinely want to help our players. had made the right choice. This was a club I definitely on the field. Ash is often found pottering late at night Major sponsor Buildcorp provides support both on wanted to be part of, and after completing my first in Rounders Shed getting the kit ready for the teams and off the field and has done so for the last 23 years. season I can say I hope that is the case for many more with the help of his trusty sidekick Max. This season Grade players Bryon Hodge and David years to come I hope. Two new volunteers also require special mention David Mortimer and the Rowntree Family outside Hickey secured internships with Buildcorp enabling ‘The Rounders Shed’ My first opportunity to see the 1st Grade team in (in fact their entire family if I am honest) – Sue and them to work, study and most importantly still commit to their rugby. Ralph’s Café once again supported our action was up in Brisbane at the Australian Club Digby Dill-Macky. Trying to find people to give up their cheering for the boys. It was no surprise to look Elite Development Program and ensured 1st Grade Championships. Despite testing my nerves at times Saturday’s will always be a challenge but they are so up and see Nick Phipps or Bernard Foley having a were ready for all their games with the traditional pre we came away with the win, defeating East Brisbane eager to help. Ash has taken Digby under his wing chat with the younger players on their days off from match meal. We welcomed new sponsors Urbanest 19-14, and could carry the trophy back with us to as official scoreboard operator (a challenge at the training with the Waratahs. Nick always offers up his and Oracle to the SUFC and look forward to many Sydney. Unfortunately we also went home with some best of times to keep that old clock going!) and Sue time to attend any event to help the club. Our annual years to come. Urbanest were delighted to sponsor significant injuries as well – Liam Winton being one is the welcoming face at our grounds on game day Finals Lunch was attended by so many former players our Friday Night Football this season for our game that must be mentioned. A season ending injury he manning the ticket and merchandise desk. She also and our discussion panel was made up entirely of against Randwick and we hope together to grow this has not been far away from the club as he completes bakes up a mean chocolate brownie for the boys after past players across the 7s and 15s codes. Panel night fixture next year. his rehabilitation on his knee. He is often seen on the they have finished playing! favourite Nick Edwards was honoured to be asked sideline encouraging the boys and offering words of to speak and jumped on a plane to be in the country I thank all our volunteer support staff. Your passion, Our Finals Lunch was once again generously wisdom. His strength in the forward pack has been in between training sessions for USA Rugby 7s. On sponsored by Trivett and it was a highlight to have dedication and ability to pitch in does not go missed by the 1st Grade team this year. I hope we see our Juniors Day, Michael Hodge and Liam Winton the two cars in the room for the day and a McLaren unnoticed. him back playing next year. wrestled 30-something under 5 year olds into some placed on the field during semi-finals. Throughout The club day that gave me great pleasure to organise sort of organised chaos to teach them the basics of the season we had two SUFC sponsor functions was Rounders’ Day, where we acknowledged not rugby. They were a hit for the afternoon and I plan to kindly hosted by KPMG and Concierge Travel Group. only the one year passing of SUFC Volunteer Stephen lock them in for next year’s Juniors Day! The club couldn’t operate without the support of its Rowntree but all our SUFC volunteers. Our biggest sponsors. On behalf of SUFC I thank all our sponsors. For a new person to Sydney I have certainly been crowd of the year it was a tough round against challenged finding my way around the city to get to I have been exceptionally lucky in my support in the Eastwood for the club. All the Rowntree family were in the various clubs for away games, starting with a rugby office. Sarah Dill-Macky is outstanding in the attendance and Rounders, Jaguar even made its first lengthy trip out to Penrith. It is however the games role of Operations Manager for SUFC and wants trip out of the mechanics to be placed centre stage played by the Colts at St Paul’s I enjoyed the most nothing more than to see the players succeed off on the field in front of the Grandstand. It was great this year. To watch rugby in the sunshine in front of the field. Her background in teaching has meant she to have Catriona ring the bell like her father did on a such beautiful buildings is hard to compete with. The is able to offer advice to our young players around game day and Heather help to hammer in the new Students celebrate win at Australian Club Championships in Colts, although not quite getting there in 1st Colts, study options and having played sport at a high level plaque officially naming Rounders Shed. Brisbane have had a terrific season winning the Colts Club herself she can relate to the stresses they often find One of the things which has left a lasting impression Championship and both 2nd and 3rd Colts. The themselves in throughout the year. Sarah’s attention Behind every great sporting team is a great team of on me this season is the loyalty our SUFC past coaches of 3rd Colts are to be commended as their to detail is second to none and her ability to power support staff and SUFC is so fortunate to have such players have to the club. Often our Wallabies and team did not lose a game all season. All our Colts through work has made this year run so smoothly. an excellent group of volunteers. Ash Miller our great Super Rugby players would be down at the ground coaches do a terrific job in preparing our younger It would also be remiss of me not to mention Tom

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I am pleased to report the Club has recorded a The Club’s robust financial position is due to the modest surplus of $7,674 for the year ending 31 contribution and efforts of many. The Club is indebted October 2014. This is a very pleasing result given the to the continued support of its major sponsor, additional pressures the budget was subject to this Buildcorp, as well as the long list of associate year. The Club is in a strong financial position and sponsors and sponsors. The Club is also grateful for remains debt free. the support of Sydney University Sport and Fitness, the Sydney University Football Club Foundation, the Total income for the year was $1,329,350 down Friends of Sydney University, as well as the Club’s 17.9% on the previous year. Increases in Home Gate Gold Members and supporters. The contribution of and Sponsorship (up 6.1% to $487,563) were offset these organisations and key stakeholders is greatly by decreases in Grants and Donations (down 9.2% to appreciated. This collective support is essential in $442,071), Affiliation income (down 11.6% to $77,239), ensuring the Club is in a strong financial position to SUFC First Grade presented to audience at 2014 Trivett Finals Lunch by Vince Sorrenti Fundraising Activities (down 41.7% to $314,440) and provide the infrastructure, facilities and programs necessary to support the players and coaches and is Carter and Tim Davidson. Though they might have better in 2015. We want to continue to offer young Other (down 82.5% to $8,037). a key factor in maintaining the Club’s on-field success. retired (and one more than once), they both still players the best rugby program in the country. We Total expenditure for the year was $1,321,675, remain very active at SUFC. Tim has been helping want to offer young players guidance off the field so I also wish to acknowledge the great work and down 18.3% on the previous year. Increases in with the 1st Grade forwards and Tom challenging the that after their rugby career finishes they are secure leadership provided by Hannah Catchpole in her first expenditure were incurred in Rugby Operations (up players each week on the field leading by example in in the knowledge they have the skills to work away year as the Club’s General Manager. Hannah was well 1.2% to $714,925). These were off-set by savings all elements of his game. It is such an asset to have from the rugby pitch. The experienced staff we are supported by Marketing & Events Manager, Sarah in Administration Costs (down 8.1% to $256,779), someone of Tom’s calibre at the club when we look fortunate to have at SUFC continually look for ways Dill-Macky. Thank you also to Tony Mulveney for his Marketing and Promotion (down 61.8% to $7,982), to recruit new players. to educate themselves and pass on this knowledge contribution to the Finance Sub-Committee and the Development (down 17.8% to $133,925), Fundraising and expertise to the players. The elusive seven from support of the finance team at Sydney University The person I would like to thank this year most of Activities (down 83.7% to $202,928) and Other (down Sport and Fitness. Finally I would like to take this seven is within reach and we will strive to reach this all is our Club’s President – David Mortimer AO. The 83.7% to $5,137). opportunity to thank the President, David Mortimer target in the future. work he does behind the scenes and the support he for his leadership of the Club once again this year. With the carry forward of net positive retained gives to all the full time staff never ceases to amaze I am excited by what 2015 holds and can’t wait for the surpluses from previous years, the Club remains debt Angus Jackson me. I always like to watch when a new player meets pre-season to begin! free and is in a sound financial position. Vice President David for the first time as they are so shocked to know that David already knows their name and their playing history. David comes to every match, home and away, every club function and so willingly gives his time to see the club continue on its path to success. If David can assist a player in any way he will without question. I have learnt so much from David in such a short space of time and will be forever grateful for the opportunity he has given me to work at this great club.

In 2014 we won the Club Championship and the Colts Club Championship, 2nd and 3rd Colts, 3rd

and 4th Grade. Four grades out of seven. Most teams Tom Carter and First Grade thanking SUFC supporters would be ecstatic by this result and whilst we as a club are delighted to retain the Club Championship, Hannah Catchpole we are already in planning mode to improve and be General Manager

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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT – YEAR ENDING 31 OCTOBER 2014 CASH HELD AT SYDNEY UNIVERSITY (DONATIONS)

2014 2013 ($) ($) ($) Opening balance as at 1 November 2013 0 INCOME Add: Deposits for the period 218,643 Grants and Donations 442,071 487,000 Interest for the period 1,042 Home Gate and Sponsorship 4 87,56 3 459,649 Affiliation 77, 23 9 87,3 6 5 Less: Withdrawals 219,685 Fundraising Activities 314,440 539,224 Other 8,037 45,853 Closing balance as at 31 October 2014 0 TOTAL INCOME 1,329,350 1,619,091 EXPENDITURE Rugby Operations 714,925 706,112 BALANCE SHEET Administration Costs 256,779 279,314 2014 2013 Marketing and Promotion 7,9 82 20,911 ($) ($) Development 133,925 162,918 Assets Retained Earnings 14,927 7,253 Fundraising Activities 202,928 417,612 Petty Cash 1,000 1,000 Other 5,137 31,520 Inventory – Merchandise 9,800 2,800 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1,321,675 1,618,387 Inventory – Wine 0 900 Liabilities Borrowings (SU Sport Trust Account) 0 0 SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 7,674 704

Total Net Assets / (Liabilities) 25,727 11,953

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2010 of 10.07% per annum, which is a strong and pleasing result. As a consequence, the net earnings of $365,775 for the year to 30 June 2014 were in line with the strong result achieved in 2013 ($375,278). After providing for the reserves necessary to preserve the capital value of the Corpus of the fund, this has in turn enabled the Foundation to once again make a final distribution of $100,000 to the Sydney University Football Club for the 2014 year. The distributions made to the Club since the Foundation’s inception now totals Conn Droulias and team on sideline at Australian Club approximately $865,000. Championship in Brisbane Over the past 18 months, close to $750,000 in new The Sydney University Football Club Foundation was donations and bequests have been pledged. On established in 2003 to ensure the survival and ongoing behalf of the SUFC Foundation, I would like to thank prosperity of the Club to the highest level. To support the generosity of our valued donors. It is important to this objective a donor program was established and note that the needs of the Sydney University Football has subsequently run over the past 11 years. The Club will continue to grow and the support of many proceeds from this program have accumulated into a more donors is needed. Please help the Club continue dedicated capital fund, the balance of which currently to provide the on and off field benefits many of you stands at just over $2.9m. In accordance with agreed have enjoyed. All funds raised go a long way towards practice a portion of the Fund’s investment earnings allowing the Foundation to continue to support the are distributed annually to the Club for the specific Club and help it to meet any challenges that come its purpose of supporting the players to achieve the way in the future. highest levels of success in both their academic and James McMahon eludes a tackle supported by Hugo Dessens sporting endeavours. The 2014 year has once more seen changes at a Foundation Board level. Following the retirement of The Friends of Sydney University Football Club was Nichol, the Executive Director of the New Zealand The Sydney University Football Club Foundation is Peter Hemming in 2013, David Kirk MBE was appointed established in 1996 by Peter Hemming with a group of Players’ Association and the International Players’ pleased to announce that the capital fund totalled during the year as a Director and brings a wealth of 20 businessmen. Now the Friends comprises over 50 $2.85m at 30 June 2014. The Fund is professionally knowledge and experience to the Board. Further Association. Rob provided an interesting speech and managed and invested by Ord Minnett Ltd in additions and retirements will continue over the next senior businessmen and professionals who, because discussion about the work and priorities of the NZ accordance with approved categories of Australian 12 months as part of the Board’s renewal program. of their interest in rugby and their desire to assist SUFC, Rugby Players Association, the future of the Super Equities and interest bearing securities, term deposits have made a commitment to mentoring the players of 15 competition and the associated media rights deal and cash under the overall direction of the Foundation’s In closing, the Board of the Foundation is proud of the the Club. as well as the benefits and challenges of a second Investment Committee. Our continued thanks, not achievements to date and looks forward to continuing It was an honour to be asked by Peter to Chair the tier national competition. He congratulated Sydney only go to the Investment Committee for their time and to engage with the numerous and generous supporters Friends and build on the excellent platform he has University Football Club on its outstanding success. I effort during the year, but also to Paul Reid and Tony of the Club over the coming years ahead to ensure the laid. Peter gained great pleasure from assisting Mulveney of KPMG who kindly donate their time and fine traditions of the Sydney University Football Club are was pleased to see some of our young players attend expertise to the Foundation to manage and complete preserved for many future generations. It continues to be young players seek out the most rewarding business the dinner. the accounts. an honour to Chair the Foundation Board and build on or professional career and in connecting them with The Friends is proud of its contribution to the Club the excellent platform laid by the late David Clarke. I look Friends who could mentor them as they did so. I look The 2014 financial year was mostly positive for stocks forward to this legacy continuing to grow and ensuring forward to building on his legacy and ensuring the and looks forward to continuing its contribution to the due to low volatility, low interest rates and the low base the Foundation continues to support the broader goals Friends continue to support the club and mentor the success of the Club on the field mentoring of its young set by a weak end to FY13. The performance of the of the Club. young rugby players of the Club. rugby players. Foundation Fund for FY14 was 11.7% after fees, with the Fund returning 48.39% over the past 4 years. This Cameron Clyne The Friends held its 18th Annual Dinner at St Andrew’s David Kirk amounts to an annual cumulative return since 1 July Chairman, SUFC Foundation College where our Guest Speaker this year was Rob Chairman, Friends of SUFC

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The Sydney University Football Club has a history Players requiring medical management of their injuries of providing comprehensive, high quality and easily were seen by Dr Rae and Dr Samra at the Sports Clinic accessible medical services to all of its players. This and bulk billed. Players needing to see a physio during policy was continued on in 2014. The Sports Medicine the week were treated by Shane or Elias during specified services were provided by Dr Katherine Rae, Sports rugby clinic hours for their private health insurance rebate Physician and Dr David Samra, Sports Medicine only. This clinic service was well utilised and was able to Registrar. The Sports Physiotherapy services were cater for all players requiring doctor or physio. The overall provided by Shane Kertanegara and Elias Boukarim. result was that players were again able to access Medical Katherine, David, Shane and Elias all work together at and Physiotherapy services without any out of pocket The Sports Clinic at Sydney University. expense (providing they had private health cover) to them Medical Services included having a doctor present on the day. Carrying on from the previous season, there at both colts and grade venues every game day. Dr was also a panel of specialist surgeons who players were Rae looked after the grade games and Dr Samra referred to if players needed an orthopaedic opinion and/ looked after the colts games. Physiotherapists, Shane or operation. Kertanegara (Grade), and Elias Boukarim (Colts), with

2nd Grade celebrates a try against Eastwood the aid of a team of strappers, looked after the teams Season 2014 saw a continuation of the successful at training as well as on the weekend. Physiotherapy Physiotherapy injury prevention program. Screenings By the players, for the players, SURPASS created with the Club they have an unfair advantage and it is attendance at training continued its focus on sport and prehab classes were held regularly through the opportunities across three fronts again in 2014: As up to the player to exploit that for themselves, and specific rehabilitation, with this year focusing on more season with the intention of preventing injuries before the hub for networking, learning and development in turn for others. One simple thought we keep in injury specific rehab to facilitate return to play and they resulted in missed game time. The screenings prevent reinjury. Players were required to pass a fitness of past and current players, as a valuable mentoring mind when meeting with players is “who is one other involve a collection of tests done to obtain objective test by the physiotherapists, in order to be cleared for resource, and as chief organiser of past player events. relevant person that I can introduce this player to?”. measures on specified joints. On a weekly basis selection by the coaching staff. the physios compared players’ screenings to their Over the years, SURPASS has endeavoured to To ensure that we can best support players in such baseline. Significant deviations from baseline gave broaden its relevance to the total past and current decision making discussions we have developed a more information on a player’s body, and allowed for playing group, and a key vehicle for that this year few tools this year that have been widely adopted the modification of training volumes accordingly. Effort was the Learning and Development night SURPASS by our player mentees. These include pre-mentoring was made to ensure that findings from screenings were hosted in October. Ian Pollard, accomplished questionnaires that help us tailor our discussions, forwarded on to relevant training staff as a priority to chairman and director of a range of boards of public surveys to ensure events are meeting the needs of ensure optimum management of the players. Prehab companies, engaged a fifty strong group of past and the group and keeping the database up to date, and classes were progressive exercise based sessions current players on ways to develop and increase their streamlined communications via the LinkedIn group focusing on strength and control of core and gluteal own life capital. Players from the 80s to today, of and Facebook page. muscle groups. Prehab classes were attended by SUFC and SUWR, shared anecdotes and challenged selected players who either had a history of injuries in each other to explore ways to develop their careers, Our intention is to broaden and deepen the bonds previous seasons or who screened poorly on baseline. their skills and their communities. We are very grateful between past players of all eras of both SUFC and Dr Stuart Pavely at Australian Club Championships in Brisbane The following is a brief analysis of all new injuries and to Ian for his generosity and proud that our forum SUWR, so to ensure you’re on the database and illnesses from all seven Sydney Uni teams that came was worthy of his time. connected please find us on LinkedIn or Facebook The aim of the Club’s medical and physiotherapy services is to quickly and accurately diagnose and manage all to the attention of the medical staff during the season, In between the formal engagements scores of one-on- or contact anyone at SURPASS (as detailed on the injuries. This allows players to have the best management from the start of preseason through until grandfinal SURPASS section of the Club site). one discussions have been held with current players possible for their injury as well as minimising time off day. As in past years, all injuries and illnesses affecting considering the next stages of their careers, on and SURPASS stands for Sydney University Rugby playing and preventing re-injury. ‘Rugby triage’ session Sydney Uni players and their ability to train and/or take off field. Summer internships have been facilitated, Players Association for Securing Success. continued on in The Sports Clinic on Mondays mornings. to the field have been reported, whether they were and wisdom imparted on overseas study, work and At these sessions the physiotherapists were available to sustained training for or playing in the regular Saturday rugby opportunities. Most importantly, SURPASS Angus Stuart briefly assess and begin initial management of all injuries competition, representative competitions or even when has reminded players that through their association Chairman from Saturday’s game. participating in activities outside rugby.

18 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 19 The following table is a comparison of this year’s injuries to that of the previous eight years. Most common injuries seen in 2014:

INJURY 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 60 Concussion 40 50 71 66 71 70 77 90 (1 subdural) 40 70 47 56 69 56 87 78 (10 syndy, Ankle sprains 41 (8 Syndy) (14 Syndy) (11 Sydny) (11 Syndy) (12 Syndy) (13 Syndy) (12 Syndy) 1 dislocaion) This year there were 59 injuries that kept the players off Hip and Groin Injuries 27 14 14 24 38 41 50 74 70 (5 OP) 58 the field for period of 5 weeks or more (or would have if Thigh Corks 22 12 25 29 33 57 53 38 (1 ossificans) 54 (8 skin, the season hadn’t ended). This is compared to 57 last Infections (Resp, gastro, 47 43 48 43 51 (9 Skin, 3 12 17 22 4 whoop c, skin, eye) (11 Skin ) (13 Skin) (15 Skin) (10 Skin) mumps) year and 60 the year before that. 3 GF) 36 24 36 50 48 60 46 Facial Lacerations 24 24 The most significant change from last year was large (21 sutured) (16 sutured) (25 sutured) (32 sutured) (28 sutured) (36 Sutured) (27 sutured) 14 32 21 22 21 29 41 55 (4 ACL, 46 (2 ACL, drop in major hamstring injuries, down from 10 last Knee sprains (4ACL, (5 ACL, (5 ACL, (6 ACL, 1 (2 ACL, 11 (2 ACL, 11 (3 ACL, 15 2 PCL, 27 5 PCL, 13 8 MCL) 7 MCL) 4 MCL) PCL, 8 MCL) MCL, 1 PCL) MCL, 1 PCL) MCL, 2 PCL) MCL) MCL) year to 3 this year. 57 45 (1 pars 51 Low back Pain 28 18 23 20 17 32 (1 canal stress (2 surgery) 21 foot and ankle injuries: Syndesmosis sprains stenosis) fracture) Head and neck Bruising 24 21 32 44 10, fibula stress fracture 3, ankle fracture 3, Lis Franc 39 (2 PIP jt 41 41 36 (4 PIP jt Wrist and Hand sprains 15 22 37 36 sprain 2, stress fracture foot 1, ankle dislocation 1, dislocations) (1 SL sep'n) (1 SL sep'n) dislocations) AC joint sprains 26 40 27 30 39 35 24 33 35 Dr Katherine Rae and Dr Dane Cole-Clark at Grand Final Day lateral ankle sprain 1 Lower leg/Ankle bruising 19 29 16 15 18 25 34 Stingers/Burners 8 15 12 13 31 13 18 23 33 10 knee injuries: MCL/PCL sprain 3, ACL 2, MCL 2, 30 (2 distal 26 (1 prox Overall the number of injuries reported this year was Hamstring Strains 27 25 25 37 28 45 23 Patellar tendon pain 1, Meniscal tear 1 rupture) ruptures) just over 100 less than was reported last year. This Shoulder Subluxation/ 19 (2 22 (5 17 (5 29 (5 20 (4 30 (4 31 (3 11 17 drop of approximately 10 percent from last year is in dislocation dislocations) dislocations) dislocations) dislocations) dislocations) dislocations) dislocations) 6 head injuries: Concussion 4, facial fractures 1, jaw Hamstring and Calf 18 25 16 12 14 16 52 30 part due to the season being shortened by 6 weeks to fracture 1 cramps/tightness 25 (1 Canal 39 (1 canal 22 (1 canal 43 (1 canal Neck sprains, Strains 17 29 (2 CNN) 19 38 28 make way for the new NRC competition, injuries from Stenosis) stenosis) stenosis) stenosis) 5 thigh and calf injuries: Hamstring strain 4, calf Chest, Rib, SC and CCjt 28 (1 rib which are not included here. Therefore some of the 13 10 29 25 29 29 31 36 strain 1 sprains, bruising, fractures fracture) 12 6 7 15 13 27 areas where the number of injuries stayed relatively the Foot Sprains 16 (2 Lis Franc) (2 Lis Franc) (1 Lis Franc) (2 Lis Franc) (1 Lis Franc) (2 Lis Franc) same (including head, foot and ankle, and medical) 5 hand and wrist injuries: Radius fracture 2, Patellofemoral complex 13 (1 patellar 15 18 15 28 17 18 should be viewed as actually increasing in number. Metacarpal fracture 1, finger fracture 1, finger injuries fracture) Buttock and hip corks 10 5 8 25 11 18 13 19 17 Thigh and buttock injuries were two areas where laceration 1 22 16 Knee Bruising 16 14 16 17 10 14 (8 prepatellar 11 (2 prepatellar injuries actually increased in number. bursitis) bursitis) 3 back pain: Acute disc injury 2, pars stress fracture 1 7 (1 8 (1 16 (1 15 (1 Elbow sprains/dislocations 7 11 4 12 dislocation) dislocation) dislocation) dislocation) NUMBER OF INJURIES BASED ON LOCATION 3 chest injury: Ribs 2, thoracic spine fractures 1 Hamstring tendinopathy 12 (prox and distal) LOCATION 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 11 (3 fibular 3 shoulder injury: Shoulder dislocation 2, AC joint Shin Pain/ lower limb stress 6 2 9 2 10 stress Head 104 105 129 129 137 174 163 196 199 injuries sprain 1 fractures) Foot and 65 61 96 97 86 97 113 146 142 Bruised forearm, wrist and ankle 20 10 3 groin pain: Osteitis Pubis hands Thigh 65 51 71 81 71 112 127 111 117 Gluteal muscle injury/ 10 Shoulder 77 86 76 96 97 91 93 120 106 tightness 1 medical illness: Tic bite Rotator Cuff/Shoulder m 11 (1 pec 7 (2 pec 9 5 9 9 Knee 59 61 67 69 53 73 102 101 97 Strain repairs) repairs) Medical 17 23 34 49 44 42 50 63 63 Surgical injuries this year numbered 20. This was Shoulder Bruising 18 15 11 16 10 9 8 Wrist and Lower leg tendinopathy 8 52 34 60 57 60 63 82 68 56 down by one third compared to last year’s numbers. Hand 11 (7 5 (2 radius Wrist and hand fractures 9 8 13 5 9 8 8 (2 radius) Groin 27 15 12 25 38 27 42 68 55 They included: metacarpal) fractures) Calf Strains 9 3 14 12 7 11 7 Lower leg 33 21 48 51 47 49 45 71 54 6 (1 scleral 6 knee operations: Menisectomies 3, 2 ACL, Eye injuries 12 3 6 6 7 11 3 7 Lumbar sine 28 19 29 20 17 33 51 57 45 abrasion) 1 chondroplasty 10 8 12 8 8 6 Ear injuries 2 rupt drum Neck 32 31 38 19 49 42 46 45 39 (4 rupt drum) (3 rupt drum) (3 rupt drum) (2 rupt drum) (1 rupt dum) (1 rupt drum) 6 (1 vertebral Buttock 14 8 14 29 16 21 20 29 35 Thoracic back pain 8 1 7 8 9 5 shoulder operations: Shoulder reconstruction 5 fractures) Chest 25 13 30 25 29 29 31 41 29 Lower leg, Foot and ankle 9 9 6 4 7 5 6 6 3 Elbow 9 11 16 13 14 11 15 23 15 5 fractures: Ankle 2, radius 2, jaw 1 Fractures (5 ankle) (3 ankle) (1 ankle) (2 ankle) (2 ankle) (4 fibula) Quad strains 6 3 7 5 7 10 6 4 5 Abdomen 7 11 2 lacerations: 2 Facial Fractures 9 6 6 6 6 4 6 (2 orbital) 8 (3 orbital) 4 (1 jaw) Thoracic 6 2 2 8 1 8 8 9 7 Spine Dental Injuries 8 1 3 2 2 3 2 1 2 1 tenosynovitis: De Quervains 1 Forearm 9 5 Abdominal surgery 3 0 4 (2 clavicle, 2 (scapula Fractured shoulder/clavicle 0 1 scapula 1 1 clavicle 0 Other 4 3 8 9 8 21 14 22 4 1 foot sprain: Lis franc 1 2 scapula) and clavicle)

20 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 21 As mentioned above, the overall number of injuries reported did drop by approximately 10 percent this year due to the shorter season. The shorter season Club Captain’s Report makes comparison between years difficult particularly with injuries that decreased this year. However any injuries that actually increased in a shorter season can Despite a challenging year for the students, the club and should be commented on. culture remains stronger than ever. On countless Rates of serious injury, including ACLs, syndesmosis occasions this year I was reminded of how special sprains, shoulder dislocations and foot and ankle fractures Sydney University Football Club is and what a all stayed reasonably similar to previous years. There was privilege it is to be a current incumbent of the blue however an interesting rise in posterior cruciate ligament and gold jersey. Although we were unable to replicate (PCL) injuries in the knee, from 0 – 2 injuries per year for Dr Katherine Rae with Henderson Cup at Grand Final Day the success of previous years, we still managed to the past 8 years to 5 this year. secure the Club Championship, an accomplishment Acute muscle strains (hamstring, quadricep and calf) Management includes the player resting until symptom Chris Malone described as “one of the clubs greatest free for 24 hours. Once they can also perform well all remained relatively unchanged compared to last achievements”. Considering the hurdles the club on concussion tests, they are given an individualized year. Unfortunately countering this there was a marked faced this year and the position we were in at the graded return to sport plan usually involving playing the increase in overuse injuries of the lower limb this year midpoint of the season, this is a very accurate following weekend. There were 16 concussions in grade including hamstring, gluteal, achillles and peroneal observation. The award is a testament to clubs depth players this year which were deemed more serious, tendinopathies as well as fibular stress fractures. taking longer than the usual 2-3 days to recover and and commitment to success. Huge congratulations Thankfully, and likely due to screenings done by resulted in the player missing 1 or more games in the to the players and coaches. physiotherapy, hip and groin injury numbers (acute subsequent weeks. Time to return to play in colts after It is with great sadness that Tom Carter farewelled and chronic combined) were similar to last year. These concussion was not recorded. numbers take in all injuries reported to medical staff the club this year. Tom’s departure will leave a The 90 concussions recorded during the season Josh Ellice-Flint after his 100th Grade Game independent of severity. When looking more specifically massive void within the club. His commitment to occurred in 63 players across both colts and grade, as at the more serious injuries based on numbers of games SUFC is undeniable and much of the club success in knows each player personally (an impressive feat 19 players had more than one concussion during the missed, of the 59 players who missed 5 or more games recent times is directly attributable to his hard work in its self) and I cannot remember a game in which season. 16 of the 19 players with multiple concussions 9 of them (or 15% of players) were due to an overuse and his ability to inspire the players around him. I had only two concussions for the season. Independent he was not there to welcome us off the field with a injury. This is something that we will need to review in of how long they were rested post concussion, only would also like to mention Tom Boidin, who has firm hand shake and congratulations. Thank you to the offseason to work towards reducing next year. one of these players was concussed two weeks in a moved to to play professionally. Like Carter, Hannah Catchpole and Sarah Dill-Macky, you have Concussion returned to its place at the top of the row. 14 of the 16 with two concussions had their 2nd Boidin’s absence will be acutely noticeable. Boidin both done an amazing job in your debut year. You injury list this year, with an increase in reported concussion between 2 and 6 weeks after the first. The has been a prominent leader amongst the playing two truly are the backbone of the club and I hope injuries despite the shorter season. We document other two had their first concussion in the preseason group for a long time, is an outstanding footballer each player remembers to thank you for your tireless with the second occurring during the main season. as concussion any head injury or suspected head and an all-round good bloke. We wish him the best work. Sarah, without your assistance with the injury reported to the medical staff which causes any As described earlier in the report, there were four concussions of luck at his new club. Finally, a special mention to post-match speeches, they would have been more symptoms of concussion (including but not restricted in three players (i.e. one player had two concussions) that Josh Ellice-Flint who ends his playing career this than just “a car crash”. Thanks to the full-time to loss of consciousness, amnesia, dizziness, blurred resulted in players missing 5 or more games. Two of these year due the clubs inability to source jerseys that fit coaches, Chris Malone, Jack Farrer and David vision, headache, confusion) no matter how long the three players were advised to finish the season early due to around his neck. Owing to Josh’s humility and silent Haigh, whom all have all done an outstanding job this symptoms lasted, i.e. some of the 90 concussions their prior history of concussion injury, and the third took a work ethic, it is often forgotten what a great asset documented during the season may have had prolonged break from rugby mid season, coinciding with year. The commitment you guys make to the players he is to the club. Josh has been one of SUFC’s best symptoms lasting less than a minute. Caution has exams and holidays. He returned to successfully play out in your endeavour to create success is second to players since he began his grade career at 18. His led to over rather than underreporting to ensure no the remainder of the season. none. Moreover, the genuine enthusiasm you display aggression over the ball and highly effective right concussion is missed. for rugby is contagious and your professionalism As in previous years, all injuries will be discussed and fend will be sorely missed. is apparent in everything you do. I would also like Concussion is taken seriously at SUFC by medical staff, evaluated with coaching and training staff in the off coaches and most importantly by the players. Team season for possible reasons as to why the rates for For my time this year as a player and Club Captain, to thank all the volunteer coaches for your work. doctors review all head injuries during the following week. various injuries have changed and what we can do to an array of thanks are in order. A distinct thank you Your devotion to the club is remarkable, especially Thankfully our players are usually very good a reporting address the more serious injuries. to David Mortimer AO for his unwavering leadership. considering the other commitments you all have. concussion when it occurs and this allows the medical Dr Katherine Rae Shane Kertanegara I am constantly impressed with David’s genuine Special congratulations to Clinton Allardice for an staff to best manage affected players. SUFC Doctor SUFC Physiotherapist interest in each and every member of the club. He outstanding year and much deserved premiership.

22 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 23 Noise ‘game. He also managed to flag down an off charter bus on the Princess Highway and convinced the driver to take 30 players back to the University. Remarkable leadership.

2 points went to Benjamen Lenehan for his two hour long impersonation of Beyoncé. It was a courageous effort that will no doubt never be forgotten by those who attended that party.

1 point to Scott Stumbles, who lived out a very public midlife crisis by attending a majority of the events.

In my tenure as Club Captain I have strived to build upon the social culture developed by the great club captains before me. The nature of the club means that we have inordinate opportunity to develop an environment where strong bonds are forged and Tom Boidin, Dane McCarthy, Tim Reid, Stuart Dunbar and Chris Ingate at the SUFC Player’s Ball friendships are built that will inevitably last a life time. As such, I implore each player to engage whole Also, congratulations to Garrick Cowley on your first Social activities were aplenty throughout the season, heartedly in all of the social activities next year. Even year in grade. For Kath Rae and the physio team as the men of SUFC further developed bonds forged if it just means a quick meal and soda. of Shane Kertengara and Elias Boukrim, thank you on the field. Thank you to Dan O’Hara and the staff for the astounding work you put in. I cannot stress at the Nags Hotel for your hospitality throughout 2014 SUFC Club Captain, Dane McCarthy in action We look forward to 2015 for the opportunity it provides enough how appreciative the playing group is for the year. The upstairs area, known as the “dome of to build upon this year’s successes, on and off the what you do for the club. The genuine care you mateship”, was a wonderful resource. many romantic relationships have blossomed from field and I am sure next year will be another great year display for each and every player is the reason we are the event. A huge thank you to Tim Reid for all the in this amazing clubs history. For many players, the year began with the 150th year able to field such excellent teams each week and I am work you did and I claimed as my own. tour of the UK, which set the standard for this seasons Up the students! constantly awestruck by the skill and expertise you all social activities. Special mention to David Hickey Ladies day was the next highlight on the calendar. display. A massive thank you to Tim Leahy and Tristan Dane McCarthy who managed to break Oxford’s longest standing This year a special effort was made to attract the Sharp. You are both critical to the clubs success and Club Captain record, The Pinkie Challenge. A fine achievement that mothers of the SUFC community, with a special High your ability to drive standards and tailor programs places him on the shoulders of many great Oxonians Tea themed extravaganza. It was a great day in which to the needs of each individual is the reason we are including Oscar Wilde, Stephen Hawking, and current many players learnt who they got their drinking ability the most athletic club in the competition each year. I Prime Minister, Tony Abbott. I am sure Benn Melrose would also like to the thank Andrew Frazer for your from. Friday night footy this year was sponsored by will be able to inform Abbott he no longer holds the photography this year. All of us can credit at least Urbanest and we look forward to it again next year. title. one Facebook profile picture to your work and it is As the season came to an end, the players charged a service we all appreciate. Except for James Willan This year also saw the introduction of the SUFC through Silly Sunday to Mad Monday like Hugo who only likes to be photographed from his right side Player’s Ball. Some highlights; Andrew Hunter and Dessens at a fence. This brings me to the much so that his ‘curl’ looks nice. Finally, I would like to Hugh Frazer took Tinder to a new level, James desired Best and Fairest points of the ‘Mad week’. commend our volunteers. You are the most important McMahon panicked and removed optionality very members of our club and the work you do is very quickly, and David Hickey played an over on Lords but 3 Points to Aldy King who demonstrated his much appreciated. Without you things just wouldn’t was struck out by the first ball. It was an outstanding experience when times were tough by enthusing work and I hope you all join us again next year. night not to be missed next year. Regrettably, not too the players around him with his much loved ‘Animal

24 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 25 Director of Rugby Report

The 2014 playing season was an extremely challenging The 2014 season provided immense opportunity for every On a representative front, congratulations to the NSW SEASON HIGHLIGHTS yet rewarding journey for the entire Club playing group, player to develop their game and skills and contribute Waratahs on the success of securing the franchises • EDS Pre-Season Camp at St Gregory’s College coaching and management team. The season was and compete in higher grades of rugby throughout the maiden Super Rugby title. Congratulations to David Campbelltown – strong integration of 55 Grade & characterised by relentless dedication, commitment, season. Opportunity for selection in higher grades within Dennis and all the Sydney University Football Club Colts players (both new and existing players) across work rate, resolve and loyalty for one and other in all the Club was consistently deserved by players whom players whom contributed to the NSW Waratahs Super performed strongly on a weekly basis. This opportunity SUFC training and playing principles and standards. facets on and off the field. Every single result in each Rugby title. It was an exciting season for all spectators provided is visible upon season analysis of 77 players The commitment and work ethic displayed individual Grade and Colts fixture in the 2014 season across Sydney and NSW to be involved in, especially representing 4th Grade, 86 players representing 3rd throughout demanding summer conditions was was consequent to our application to the above as a large contingent of SUFC supporters sat amongst Grade, 69 players representing 2nd Grade and 58 exceptional. foundation of hard work and discipline. This has been a record crowd of 62,000 to watch Bernard Foley slot players representing 1st Grade throughout the 2014 the foundation for all success experienced in the past the match winning penalty goal. • 1st Grade Australian Club Championship 19-14 season from a Grade perspective. Further opportunity and will continue to be the benchmark for Sydney victory against Eastern Suburbs Tigers in Brisbane. was provided to Colts eligible players whom were University Football Club playing group, coaches, Congratulations to Jim Stewart, Angus Pulver, Tom performing strongly and deserving of opportunity within • Colts EDS/WTG training commitment – recognition medical and support staff in the future. Robertson, Matthew Sandell and Jonny Vaux for their Grade fixtures. There were 28 Colts eligible players respective selection in the Australian U/20’s squad to the large contingent of 35 colts players whom whom represented Grade teams throughout the season At the commencement of the 2014 season the which competed at the IRB Junior World Cup in New were consistently committed to regular 6.30am and contributed strongly from 1st Grade through to 4th principle Club objective and goal was to secure the Zealand in June. This is an outstanding achievement strength and conditioning session and programs Grade when provided opportunity. This was exciting for Club Championship. This goal was achieved with the and with continued commitment to development from November 2013 to August 2014. David Haigh all coaches and management staff involved to observe Club winning 10th and 11th consecutive Colts and and Tristan Sharp developing and leading a training the strong integration between Colts and Grade players you have the potential and ability to provide strong Club Championship respectively. This is a special environment which provided challenging and and the development of our younger players throughout performances in senior football ranks. rewarding experiences for Colts players training hard achievement and speaks volumes about the entire SUFC the season. playing group, coaching, management and medical A special mention to Liam Winton, Jonathan Vaux, and testing their physical parameters. With the Club Championship secured in the final team’s commitment to each other and contribution Calum Buckling, Nick Coaldrake, Josh Ellice-Flint, Oliver round of the regular season, a challenge the entire • Player driven engagement from Super Rugby to respective team preparation and performances Gresham and Michael Hodge for their contribution and playing group and management staff were driven representative players – returning representative throughout the entire 2014 season. SUFC has always commitment to the Club throughout the season. All of towards was achieved. The playing groups focus then players assisting with the development of younger been a players Club, and it is fitting to congratulate these players experienced significant injuries, with no shifted towards the Finals Series with a heightened players and strong engagement with all Club each individual player on their commitment and solid or limited ability to play this season. Although sidelined level of enthusiasm, drive and determination after 18 activities and functions. contribution towards this significant Club achievement. with injury, their positive contribution to team dynamics continuous rounds of fixtures for the majority of the and Club activities provided an opportunity for those Club. With 7 from 7 teams competing in the 2nd week • 1st Grade 26-23 victory v Warringah in Qualifying around them to develop. Thanks for your selfless of Preliminary Finals and 6 from 7 teams competing in Final - with a number of significant injuries sustained attitudes and your sturdy contribution to the Club Grand Finals the entire playing group should be proud of during the Final, playing away at Pittwater Rugby their efforts throughout the season. The Club achieved throughout the 2014 season. Park and a number of players playing out of 4 Premierships and all players, coaches and support position due to injuries the 1st Grade playing group staff involved in these performances and victories overcame significant adversity to earn victory in the should be enormously proud of this achievement. closing stages of the game.

It was extremely disappointing not to earn the opportunity • 2nd Grade 32-28 victory v Eastwood in Preliminary to compete in the 2014 1st Grade Grand Final and to fall Final – this was an exceptional team performance short in the 1st Grade Colts and 2nd Grade Grand Finals, against an opposing team which had been however we were not strong enough on the day and all undefeated for the entire season. players involved in these fixtures will learn from these tough experiences and develop resolve and commitment • 3rd Grade Minor Premiership and Premiership – 3rd to be stronger players at the next occasion an opportunity Grade had significant player movement each week to represent the Club in a Finals Series is earned. with 86 players representing 3rd Grade throughout Peter Playford overlooks SUFC Pre-Season training with sponsor SUFC celebrates 11th consecutive Club Championship Unleash Compression season.

26 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 27 • 4th Grade Premiership – the 4th Grade playing GRADE COACHING RECOGNITION The Club is so fortunate to have such passionate and Tim Leahy and Tristan Sharp are ultimate professionals group won 16 fixtures in a row from Rd6. committed volunteers. To all of the volunteer coaches, in delivering first class strength and conditioning 1st Grade managers and support staff whom consistently give programs for our players. Your engagement, motivation • 1st Grade Colts Minor Premiership – there were • Chris Malone, Daniel Vickerman and Peter Playford up their time and resources to provide an environment and enthusiasm in delivering differing strength, speed, a number of Colts eligible players selected in worked determinedly throughout the season with where the players and teams are in the best position to conditioning, rehab and pre-season Saturday sessions Grade teams on a weekly basis which resulted a young playing group, reinforcing the consistent perform I cannot thank you enough. The drive, energy is an tangible point of difference. Thanks for your in significant player movement within 1st Grade theme of aiming and striving to improve from every and passion all of our volunteers provide at training, incalculable hours of dedicated support in working Colts team. The 1st Grade Colts playing group minute and involvement in preparation and training. game days and all other Club activities during the 2014 with all players to ensure they are best prepared to performed consistently well throughout the This coaching team provided first class mentoring season was inspiring and was paramount to the on perform. season to achieve Minor Premiership. and guidance to both young and experienced field successes achieved. The medical team of Katherine Rae, Shane Kertanegara, • 2nd Grade Colts Premiership – the team players where the opportunity to develop was David Samra and Elias Boukarim has been first class. performed strongly with tightly fought victories available at every training session. The processes, communication and duty of care that including 22-18, 31-30 and 13-12 results in 2nd Grade Katherine, Shane, David and Elias provide the players qualifying, preliminary and grand final fixtures and coaches is extremely professional and the work ethic respectively. • Garrick Cowley, Ray Hudd and Bill Hovey provided you continuously demonstrate provides a strong visible immense support and structure to the 2nd Grade example to all players of the behaviours that are required • 3rd Grade Colts Minor Premiership and team throughout a challenging and rewarding Premiership – the 3rd Grade Colts playing group, season. There was considerable player movement for success. Thanks for all of your support throughout coaching and management team achieved the on a weekly basis with key combinations changing 2014 season. Thankyou to all of the strappers and incredible feat of an undefeated playing season. consistently throughout the season, however medical staff that provide additional support throughout This achievement is extremely difficult given Garrick, Ray and Bill were able to effectively develop the season, your contribution is appreciated. opposition teams have the ability to strengthen and communicate game strategy which suited the Thank you to all of the Sydney University Residential their respective playing group throughout the playing strengths of the team for each individual Colleges (St Andrew’s College, Wesley College, St Finals Series. The attacking style of play and fixture. Paul’s College, St John’s College) that support SUFC so self-belief of skills was exciting to watch during 3rd Grade strongly through access to facilities, grounds and other the 3-0 Grand Final victory in extremely wet and activities. Thankyou to St Paul’s College for access windy conditions. • Clint Allardice, Scott Stumbles and Joe Horn- Support on game day is so important, even down to our loyal ball kids to St Paul’s Oval for periods of pre-season training Smith leading the 3rd Grade playing group to and our traditional Colts home games. Thankyou to consistent performances and results throughout Thank you to Ivan Pomare (Sydney University Junior St John’s College for access to St John’s Oval for the season. Clint, Scott and Joe were very effective Development Officer) and Tevita Kalafono (Sydney pre-season training and Club training throughout the in developing; experienced Grade players, younger University Juniors President) for your strategic direction season. Thankyou to St Andrew’s College for access Grade players and Colts eligible player’s skills and tireless work with Sydney University Juniors. Your to St Andrew’s Oval for all of our Colts training sessions and game awareness concurrently and striving leadership of this program and supporting initiatives throughout the season. With 3 Colts teams to prepare for strong performances while developing a team with Canterbury Junior Rugby Football Club have on the one Oval we value this opportunity and enjoy which had 86 players represent the jersey. resulted in an exciting 2015 pre-season SUFC Juniors the challenges of getting teams training during periods 4th Grade program being produced. of average weather which is always supported with flexibility from St Andrew’s College. • James Cameron, Luis Kutz and Hamish Pope Thank you to Cameron Blades whom has provided all brought together some very raw and inexperienced forwards within the Club with professional set piece Operating within the University Campus in partnership players at the start of the season and developed tutelage. Cameron’s ability to relate with all players and collaboration with the residential colleges is a firm team identity, training and performance within the Club has provided clarity of scrum roles greatly appreciated and it is an exciting and rewarding standards extremely well. This resulted in 16 and responsibilities and an environment for consistent experience to be involved with players and students successive victories that were all tightly contested development of individual forwards skills and team excelling with academic pursuits, rugby and College James Dargaville was our 1st Grade top try scorer for 2014 with opposition teams. set piece. commitments.

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2014 was a big year for the Club. bonus points if we were to chase down Manly – and we did it, so full credit to all of our players, coaches We collected an 11th straight Club Championship, and volunteers on what was a great effort and truly Won the Australian Club Championship, competed in remarkable achievement. I distinctly remember the 6 out of 7 Grand Finals, Won 4 Premierships, played sheer joy that I felt for the Club to achieve this, and 28 Colts players in Grade (same number of players rank it as the best Club Championship we have won represented the Club at Super Rugby level) – so in since 1999 for true grit and determination. terms of development we continued to push ahead with a whole of club focus. We also participated in In 1st Grade, we started the year with a bang – in a the inaugural National Rugby Championship in our couple of senses. The Australian Club Championship alliance with Balmain Rugby Club as the . was on the line and we travelled to Brisbane to take Players were pushed to play levels they have never on Easts who put up a tough showing. Unfortunately played before, more games in a season than ever this game came at a cost as in the 1st half we before, and against plenty of quality representative lost Liam Winton to a season-ending knee injury. talent. In a 36 man Wallaby squad midway through Somehow the boys dug deep to win what was a the year, 12 players were SUFC products. hard fought contest. Losing Liam was very tough as he had played nearly every minute of 1st Grade over What we saw was a Club that needs to continue So much support within SUFC, from players, staff, coaches, medical staff and more the previous season and experience like his is hard to provide talent into a proven pathway at an ever- to come by. The experience of a raucous suburban A special mention to St Andrew’s College and Principal Hannah Catchpole, Sarah Dill-Macky, Chris Malone and increasing rate, and that is a very exciting challenge crowd was one we won’t forget in a Wayne Erickson for your continual support of the David Haigh have all contributed relentless dedication as we move forward. Annual Colts Dinner and various other Club functions and serviced the Club in a first class capacity both on hurry either! and activities that are often arranged at short notice. and off the field. Coming on the back of the 150th Anniversary season Your consistent availability, open communication, in 2013 it was always going to be a tough one. For the Thank you to Ray Hunt and the grounds staff for your flexibility and support is greatly appreciated. very first time the Super season aligned with the length support and flexibility with respect to Oval availability of , for the very first time the Melbourne Thank you to Bruce Ross for providing such an active for training and games. There have been some difficult Rebels decided to keep their Super Rugby players in and engaging level of support with respect to player periods of weather to navigate throughout this season Melbourne rather than play them in Sydney, and for mentoring. Whether it be a new player, existing player, and your support and flexibility has supported the Club the first time ever the Waratahs won the Super Rugby high profile player or lower Grade player, Bruce’s constant to achieve on field success. availability for player education and career mentoring is title! All of these events meant we were going to see a unparalleled and adds significant depth to the holistic David Mortimer’s energy and passion for all activities lot less of at least a dozen quality footballers that we approach to player and personal development. within and around the Club is truly remarkable. David’s had relied on in the previous seasons. support of the professional staff, volunteer staff and Thank you to Sydney University Sport & Fitness most importantly playing group is very special. Thank What we did was see this as a positive to be able (SUSF) for your continual support of the rugby you David for your support and mentoring throughout to develop our young players and turn them into 1st Chris Malone coaching at Australian Club Championships in Brisbane program. To Rob Smithies, Bruce Ross and Matthew a challenging and rewarding 2014 season. Graders. We ended up playing 58 different players Phelps thankyou for your consistent availability and in 1st Grade! Had our Super guys all come back this collaborative discussion around facilities and resources Finally to the SUFC playing group whom were so One thing about the evolution of SUFC that will never number would have been 70+, so upon reflection we to ensure we have the support and ability to provide dedicated and relentless in pursuit of individual change is the fact that we need experienced players have exposed a lot of players to a higher level that a strong rugby program to registered members and development and team and Club success. SUFC has to bring through our aspiring young talent. For every they will benefit from in time to come. supporters. Thankyou to Leonie Lum for your first always been a players Club, and it is appropriate to young guy that gets asked to step up along the way class mentoring and personal touch to ensure players praise again each individual player on their commitment Our strength was tested as a Club repeatedly, and it is always made so much easier when they have the and solid contribution towards the 2014 season have the required support to complete study and strive with 3 weeks to go it looked like we had a mountain guidance of players that have been there before on for their academic ambitions. achievements. to climb to claim the coveted Club Championship many occasions. With injuries this year this was not Thank you to the professional staff for your consistent Jack Farrer trophy for the 11th straight year. We had to win 21 always the case, and our young team had to learn support of the playing group throughout the season. Director of Rugby games of 21 over the last 3 rounds and most with pretty quickly how to get the job done.

30 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 31 Throughout season 2014 we had to work hard and Pete Playford is a truly remarkable coach and the MANAGERS drive our playing group to achieve. Ultimately we fell players love him. He finds innovative and exciting ways Evan Hoskins and Luke Campton are two great blokes, short when Ben Volavola finally found his range after to motivate and instruct, and he challenges me to be the bell in the Semi-Final against Southern Districts, as good as I can be. Yes he sometimes borders on and the work they do for the players is second to none. and it was a bitter feeling of disappointment that we completely out there, but his analogies and coaching Evan is so dedicated to the players that he makes sure did not make the Grand Final. style endear him to everyone he comes in contact they are looked after at every turn, and he helps to with, and he drives high standards. It is no coincidence create a special environment that makes playing 1st Upon reflection it would have been a sensational effort that 4 backline players made team of the year this year Grade at Sydney University a real privilege. Evan got to get there with a very young playing group, and the when they have a quality coach in Pete. Thanks mate. cleaned up by a car while riding his bike in Centennial experience gained this year will hold us in good stead Park so we wish him well recovering, and now have a provided we learn from it and come back better than ever. Daniel Vickerman demands respect, and gets it! Having good excuse to get Campo to do more of the lifting! his knowledge, which is world class around forward At SUFC we are not used to losing, and we don’t like play and the lineout, cannot be underestimated, and Campo took up the role of Manager of the Stars after it, but it is a reality of sport that at some point in time our players have been fortunate enough that he has the Shute Shield season and will no doubt have learned it is going to happen. We work so hard as a playing Tom Carter, a true clubman and leader at SUFC somehow managed to give of his time to put back into plenty that will help us look after the 1st Grade team group to put ourselves in a position to be able to win the Club. Bizarre punishments for inaccuracy had our on the last day, and therefore our disappointment must in 2015. Again we have propelled players into professional players on their toes throughout the season, not to now manifest itself in a steely determination to get the football in 2014, and it is great to see Tom Boidin mention his quick wit in the coaches’ box made the Thank you both for great service, always a good laugh, job done in 2015. This of course will only happen if at Narbonne in France, and James Dargaville has season a lot of fun for many of us. Thanks Vicks, I hope and of course for your devotion to the Club and the our training is good and our commitment to each other been contracted to the ACT Brumbies. These two to see you next year?! boys. is to ensure that we leave no stone unturned in the guys have absolutely dedicated themselves to their Cam Blades took up the running from Mark Bell and has pursuit of our goal. development over the last 3 years and deserve the STRENGTH & CONDITIONING truly been a revelation in what he has done for a lot of professional opportunities that they have received. Highlights of our season included a record-scoring our emerging talent at scrum time. In true front rower Timmy Leahy has continued to push our players They should be a great example of what our players effort against Eastern Suburbs at home where we style he is very quick witted and at the same time drives to be better than ever before in their Strength & played some scintillating rugby. The come from behind need to do to get to where they want to go. a hard bargain with the players which really propels them Conditioning both in the gym, but importantly in its win against Warringah in the Qualifying Final up at Rat to learn and get better. That’s exactly what we need as Special thanks to Tommy Carter who has been crossover to what they are capable of achieving on Park proved that we are never dead in a game and we we look to develop young front rowers at a fast pace. phenomenal for the Club, and despite suffering from the field. Having introduced really effective monitoring will fight right through. Like the rest of our season, we Tim Davidson was always ready to step into the breach of our players through our GPS tracking system this suffered injury set-backs early and had to pull together injury throughout 2014, committed himself to the when Vicks could not make it due to work and to have year, we are working hard to be even better as we to win – it was a great day. team and the Club in general. He has a huge passion for SUFC and I am glad (despite his retirement) that Davo and his experience of SUFC to guide the players look at ways that we can decrease our injuries and he will be back on board in a leadership capacity in was great. I’m hoping to talk him out of retirement for stimulate athletic development. Tim does a great job 2015. next year as he is just too young and good to not be and we are lucky we have had him in the system for still playing – watch this space! a very long time. COACHING TEAM

Peter Playford and Dan Vickerman were my trusty lieutenants in 2014, and it was a real pleasure to coach alongside these two guys. Tim Davidson (fresh from retirement), Cameron Blades and Jack Farrer also assisted where they could and it was great for our players to have such quality resources at their disposal. Having quality coaches is crucial in a Club which focuses heavily on development, and the efforts of these guys were appreciated greatly by me in David Hickey cheers on Samuel Quinn as he scores a try against Tom Boidin, Henry Clunies-Ross and James Dargaville nominated for Jeremy Tilse bursts through Southern Districts defence Eastern Suburbs particular. the 2014 Medal, and Henry awarded Rookie of the Year

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ROUND 1 Ray Hunt, Daryl Davidson and the team had their work Penrith v SUFC – Away – Won 26-46 cut out on a sandy, patchy surface this year. It is nice ROUND 2 to see the newly re-laid No.1 Oval and I look forward to working with you guys again in the coming season Easts v SUFC – Away – Won 3-22 as we constantly battle against the elements to get ROUND 3 access to quality training and playing venues. “Lumpy” Wests v SUFC – Away – Won 30-38 and Daryl help us on a weekly basis where feasible ROUND 4 and are great supporters of the Club. SUFC v Manly – Home – Loss 10-14 ROUND 5 In 2015 we want to be the very best we have ever been. Sam Talakai had his game face on for the Australian Club Warringah v SUFC – Away – Loss 31-30 Championship You will all be proud of the performances both on and ROUND 6 David Hickey, Tom Robertson and Hugo Dessens make up part of off the field of our players, and I look forward to sharing the strong forward pack for First Grade SUFC v Norths – Home – Won 48-13 Craig ‘Fizza’ Fear has every stat on every SUFC player the experience with you all as great supporters of the ROUND 7 and is the keeper of the Club statistics. Fizza does a Blue and Gold. SUFC SUPPORT great job and we are thankful to the time you dedicate Gordon v SUFC – Away – Won 7-46 Up The Students! weekly in season. ROUND 8 Our Board, led by our President, David Mortimer AO, SUFC v Penrith – Home – Won 61-21 always has a keen eye on the intricacies of running The Medical team at SUFC is phenomenal, and to have Chris “Nobby” Malone Head Coach ROUND 9 a football program and support everyone involved, the same person treating you on-field as you get during Eastwood v SUFC – Away – Loss 36-15 this is where we are like no other club in that David the week helps our processes no end, and ultimately ROUND 10 is so dedicated to allowing our players to get the gets our players back on the field quicker. This season SUFC v Randwick – Home – Drew 23-all opportunities they deserve through good coaching we had a huge injury toll so our medical professionals ROUND 11 and administrative resources. have done a tremendous job, we will endeavor not to break as many next year! Thanks to our Grade medics Souths v SUFC – Away – Won 18-30 Major sponsor Buildcorp, and Tony and Josephine Doctor Katherine Rae, “SK” Shane Kertanegara, Dr ROUND 12 Sukkar in particular, are superb major sponsors and Stu Pavely and in Colts Dr David Samra and Elias SUFC v Parra – Home – Won 52-17 your absolute commitment to everything SUFC is truly Boukarim for all the great work you do. ROUND 13 inspiring. Norths v SUFC – Away – Won 19-39 SUSF ROUND 14 Thanks to Hannah and Sarah for the support that you Running SUFC takes a lot of hard work, and significant SUFC v Wests – Home – Won 42-19 both give to our playing group. Some great initiatives support, and in Sydney University Sport and Fitness ROUND 15 have started this year and I am sure that with an extra (SUSF) we have a partner that allows us to strive to SUFC v Eastwood – Home – Loss 22-38 year behind us our Club community can look forward continually achieve. We take pride in the professionalism ROUND 16 to great game day and social functions throughout of our program, and have no doubt that the support we 2015. The Finals Lunch was a well-run event and I am Parra v SUFC – Away – Won 26-64 receive from Rob Smithies (Executive Director), Bruce sure in 2015 it will be bigger and better than ever. ROUND 17 Ross (President) and Matt Phelps (High Performance SUFC v Gordon – Home – Won 32-20 Ash Miller is one of the greats and has been so diligent Director) continues to help us to achieve our aims as ROUND 18 in ensuring the legacy of the great man ‘Rounders’ a Club. SUFC v Easts – Home – Won 85-19 has continued to ensure our players are presented Susie Burrell is a great resource provided by SUSF QUALIFYING FINAL better than anyone else. Ash regularly can be seen in and has a tough job convincing school leavers on the SUFC v Warringah – Home – Won 26-23 Rounders Shed late on a Friday night folding jerseys merits of eating healthy, and again in 2014 has helped SEMI-FINAL and getting ready for game day – thanks for your the program tremendously with her Nutritional advice, SUFC v Souths – Home – Loss 25-27 continued support Ash. thanks Susie.

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In reaching its third Grand Final in succession, 2nd Grade 2ND GRADE’S RECORD FOR 2014 AWARDS achieved something quite special in the history of SUFC. Matches 21 The measure of the team’s character was seen in the BEST BACK Jack Macklin Win 15 Semi-Final against Eastwood. Having come off a narrow BEST FORWARD Byron Hodge loss to Gordon in the Qualifying Final the week before, Loss 5 our Semi-Final opponent was Eastwood. Our 2014 Draw 1 2ND GRADE PLAYERS 2014 record against Eastwood was patchy, to say the least. A Points For 809 GRAND FINAL STARTING XV: drubbing in the pre-season trial game was followed by 1. M. Tyler 2. T. Reid Points Against 414 a 31-31 draw in Round 9 and a 15-38 loss in Round 15. 3. T. Robertson 4. B. Hodge Bonus Points 17 By the time we met them in the Semi-Final at , 5. H. Frazer 6. A. Pohlen Position in Comp 2nd Eastwood had gone through the season undefeated 7. B. Melrose (C) 8. H. Dessens WIN RATIO: 73.81% and were considered hot favourites for the 2014 Title. An 9. J. Gordon 10. J. Macklin enormous defensive effort by Uni left Eastwood bewildered 11. B. Lenehan 12. J. Swan The team’s attacking and defensive record (as and without answers. Whilst they came within four points, 13. J. McMahon 14. O. L’Estrange measured by tries for and against): Eastwood could not bridge the gap and Uni moved to the 15. S. Dunbar Grand Final after an exciting and gutsy 32-28 win. And, a Matches 21 BENCH: 3rd successive Premiership was within reach. Tries For 124 J. Chapman J. Merriman Tries Against 59 M. Whiteley J. Loseli J. Fakai J. Nonu-Carling As we noted at the Club’s Presentation Night, it would 2nd Grade celebrate a try against Eastwood be unfair on the entire playing group to single out any 2ND GRADE ALL PLAYERS (OTHER THAN GF): individual players. However, it is important to note the A. Batho R. Brodie The 2nd Grade coaching team comprised Garrick contribution of Benn Melrose who was our Captain for H. Clunies- Ross D. Cope Cowley (promoted from Colts) Bill Hovey (retained much of the season. Benn was thorough and demanding G. Cowling D. Dillon from 2nd Grade, 2013) and Ray Hudd (promoted in his preparation, and he asked much of the players. R. Draper H. Dunbar from 3rd Grade, 2013). Their response was a reflection of the respect the whole J. Ellice-Flint G. Ellis group of players and coaches had for Benn. S. English D. Fong We would like to thank: Solid defence in 2nd Grade by Hugh Frazer O. Gresham M. Hadfield T. Heslop J. Hofmeyr • Chris Malone for his huge efforts in: The Grand Final against Manly proved too high a mountain M. Hood G. Hudd – making our training with 1st Grade on Tuesday to climb. The Marlins had beaten us 45-20 in Round 4, S. Hunt A. Hunter and Thursday nights both challenging and and they maintained superb form throughout the year. J. Huxley C. Ingate rewarding, and being as close to game They presented a physically bigger side than Uni in the J. Jones D. Kelly conditions as possible; Grand Final. The defensive effort of the week before took A. King K. Larsen its toll. In fairness, however, whilst our set piece remained • Cam Blades who did an enormous amount of work in: H. Marples C. Mason solid, Many outgunned Uni with their tactical approach – preparing our set-piece – especially scrums – to the game and with their unrelenting wide attack which J. McCalman D. McCathy to ensure that it was the best in the competition; delivered 4 tries to Uni’s 1. Lost opportunities and some M. Narracott S. Nutt R. O’Regan A. Pulver uncharacteristic impatience marked the Uni play. Manly • Dan Vickerman for sharing his lineout expertise finished deserved winners, 34-13. G. Quigley S. Quinn 2nd Grade Captain, Benn Melrose, leading the boys out through and demanding excellence at the lineout; A. Roberts J. Rudd In season 2014, 2nd Grade fielded 67 players in its the tunnel A. Ryan M. Sandell • Jack Farrer whose awesome knowledge of the season of 18 Rounds and 3 Finals. Of those, 32 were Benn’s predecessor was Josh Ellice-Flint whose C. Skelton J. Sullivan chosen to play First Grade. In addition, we were able skills required at the tackle contest helped prepare season was brought to an end through injury. to welcome 10 regular Colts players into the team at E. Thomas J. Vaux us for dominant roles in the tackle throughout the different times throughout the year. Well done – and thanks, Benn and Josh. M. Widdup J Willan year;

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• Steve Barrow, Scotty Fraser and Christina • Ash Miller– for ensuring that gear was accessible MINOR PREMIERS AND PREMIERS 2014 HENDERSON SHIELD McLean – our Managers who professionally whenever and whatever we wanted; BEST FOR AND AGAINST – ANY TEAM – ANY COMPETITION managed our preparation through training and on • Craig Fear – keeping us on top of the stats and Saturdays; milestones; • Tim Leahy – for the extra work and effort he put • David Mortimer – whose interest was palpable and into the 2nd Grade Fitness and into our preparation whose support was knowledgeable and informed. on Game Day; We are looking forward to another enjoyable and • Hannah Catchpole and Sarah Dill-Macky – who more successful season in 2015. made sure that the logistics always worked and the social scene was buzzing; Up the Students!!

• Dr Kath Rae and Shane Kertanagra – who Garrick Cowley, Bill Hovey, Ray Hudd managed the injured so well; 2nd XV Coaches

3rd XV Premiers 2014

3rd Grade had some unfinished business in 2014 after We then had a top of the table clash against Manly such a strong season in 2013 where we missed the where we were off the pace early, but managed to final prize by the barest of margins - going down in the come from behind to take the lead, only to almost Grand Final by a single point. surrender it on the bell – Coach-killer extraordinaire. But that game was an important one in the team’s This year I was joined by Scotty Stumbles to get the development, as the playing group realised that we backline firing, and Joe Horn-Smith to ensure the set probably got away with one, and there was a marked piece was as dominant as it could be, and a great job improvement on the training pitch from that week they did on all counts. onwards. Not coincidentally, everything really clicked the Joe had his work cut out for him early in the season following week at Warringah where we dominated our when we told him he had to organise a scrum without eventual Grand Final opponents 34-17 on their home turf. specialist props for the first 6 weeks. Special mention to George Hudd, Stuart Nutt, Faiva Sailosi, and Fergus Mitra for the tough work they did for us in the front row early in the season. 2nd Grade stands together after a tough Grand Final loss, a remarkable season nonetheless The results in the first 8 weeks were fantastic considering, with an outstanding 44-5 win over Easts at Easts in round 2, and then an exceptionally gritty win against Wests at Wests the following week, where the bulk of the Wests team had previously played in a 2nd Grade Grand Final. Outstanding support in attack by 3rd Grade against Eastern Suburbs

38 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 39 It’s fair to say that the attack was getting the job done The Semi-final was against Manly who had finished the • Fongy and Jack Jones for their leadership in A massive thank you to all the players who wore the early in the season as we scored 4 try bonus points in year in second place after dropping just 4 games for the the second half of the season, when they both 3rd Grade jersey this year, as well as to those that every game up to Round 10, and we ended up with 16 season, but our boys were well up for a home Semi-final stepped up as Co-Captains. And coincidentally reserved for us throughout the year and may not have bonus points from the 18 rounds. on Uni No. 1 and put in one of the performances of the their performances throughout the year netted got the opportunity. Wining the Minor Premiership is a season, despatching Manly 50-14! In a Semi!! them the two Best and Fairest awards as well. whole squad effort, you don’t achieve that unless you It was the defence that needed some focus; so the have some significant depth at the club, and there are ‘push-up contract’ was born; 5 points per game was The Grand Final against Warringah was expected to be a Well done to both of you. 50+ players who can be proud of the result and take the limit the coaches would concede - any points tough battle up front as Warringah had a sizeable pack, • Al ‘the Bus’ Ryan, his drive and scrummaging was credit for its achievement. beyond that cost the team a push-up – every week – but the scrummaging abilities of our boys showed up critical to our go-forward in the second half of the for the rest of the season… some deficiencies and we dominated them there from Thanks also to Jack Farrer for his input and support year. the first whistle and never looked back. 31-8 for a Grand throughout the year, he is always happy to get As our young legal students quickly alerted us, any Final, in wet conditions no less, was absolute domination, • Huntsman and Copey - the lineout pinchers - hands on at training whenever required, and his contract required some benefit the other way, thus and a fitting end to a fantastic season. who we charged with the responsibility to run the communication in regards to selections etc this year the ‘Shut out’ case, and the ‘Push over’ case were lineout this year, and they both did exceptionally was excellent. born. A nil score line earned the boys a case of beer, well there; both were recognised with multiple and a pushover try earned them another. The astute Thank you to Sammy Fifita our ever reliable messages Scotty Stumbles was to sponsor the shutout case, games in Second Grade throughout the season runner, and to the medical staff, particularly Kath and it didn’t cost him a cent until the final round of as well. and DCC. As well as Ross Ryan and Ash Miller, and the competition. While poor old Joe had to take out a Stephen Barrow and Evan Hoskins who also stepped • Dave Dillon for his composure and experience in second mortgage to pay for the Tooheys truck to turn in when Rossco wasn’t available. the second half of the season, you can’t coach up on Mad Monday. experience and many of the younger guys will Wishing everyone all the best in the offseason, and In the end it all had the desired effect as 3rd Grades have benefited significantly from having Dave looking forward to doing it all again in 2015! point’s differential of 545 for the home and away around when it came to finishing off the season. Clint Allardice season, was the best of any team in any competition Proud coaches, Clint Allardice, Joe Horn-Smith and Scott 3rd XV Head Coach this year, and is the clearest measure of how dominant Stumbles, after Grand Final victory the team was throughout the year. An average score line of 45-14 against all comers for the season - Well done to the players who worked hard throughout Outstanding! the season, particularly the forwards who took on the few aspects of the game plan that Joe and I wanted We kept a simple game plan throughout the year to introduce that weren’t necessarily the standard but executed it well week in week out. The lineout Sydney Uni fare, and executed them well. was a strength, with the defensive lineout being a primary focus that created many fantastic attacking Some special player mentions from the year: opportunities in the opponents half throughout the year. The driving maul went from strength to strength, • Swan and L’Estrange, who were the glue early and when the scrum came together in the back half of in the season that kept the team firing in some the season we had an excellent attacking platform that difficult conditions early on, well done on their wore the opposition down. The backline was always seasons that ended up primarily in Second grade. efficient at converting its opportunities, as 900+ points • Cam Mason who steered the ship throughout. for the season will attest to. Cam played the most games in 3rd Grade this We hit the finals with plenty of confidence. Once we year. There weren’t many when he didn’t run got over a nervy start in the first game we put Souths out for us in that crucial No. 10 jersey. Is voice away 36-8. and organisation from 10 was instrumental to the Dave Dillon’s experience, an invaluable component of the 3rd continued success through the season. Grade side

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We faced a very strong Eastwood side who had of the strength and conditioning program cannot be finished the regular season as minor premiers. The underestimated and I think it played a crucial part of game did not go as we had planned as Eastwood 4th grade’s success in 2014. Medical staff Kath Rae, dominated possession and territory. However in one Shane Kertanegara and our match day doctor Dane of the gutsiest defensive displays you’re ever likely to Cole-Clark for keeping the players in one piece. Troy see, the Uni boys put up a brick wall that Eastwood Isidro and Sam Fifita as team managers. Helmut just couldn’t break down. On the rare occasions we Gebels for being our assistant referee throughout the ventured into opposition territory we came away with season and of course for the pizzas after the round points every time and that was enough to see us lift 18 match. Ball boys Liam Whitaker, Max Miller and the cup. Jackson Campton.

I was incredibly proud to be involved with this playing group this season and this was exemplified in the attitude and effort of the players on grand final day. The players should be extremely proud of themselves not just for their performance on grand final day, but that it was the culmination of a 21 week straight 4th XV Premiers 2014 season of hard work and determination. 2014 proved to be a successful season as we lifted the The winning streak did not come easy however as Henderson Cup as 4th grade premiers. 7 of those 16 games were won by 7 points or less. Often we would build ourselves a lead only for the We struggled a little with consistency in the first half opposition to come back at us in the second half; of the season. A comfortable opening round win over but on each occasion the players showed a real Penrith was followed by 2 narrow wins and 2 narrow willingness to win and defended resolutely to protect losses. The season was one of consistent improvement 4th Grade Head Coach, James Cameron, with head Ball Kid Liam their lead against an opposition throwing everything Whitaker celebrating the Grand Final victory however and while it might not have seemed a likely at them. I believe the experience we gained in these scenario at the time, the round 5 loss to Warringah was close games throughout the season helped us to win Congratulations to Nick Lyall as the team’s best the last time we would lose in 2014 as we embarked the grand final. forward, Kodie Drury-Hawkins and Rhys Griffiths who on a 16 game winning streak that culminated in an epic shared the best back award; Fadi Saad as the team’s grand final victory. As the season progressed we started to get more top try scorer and Billy Macklin top point scorer. convincing and as the margins of victory increased, 4th Grade with their game faces on for the Grand Final so Saturdays became a little less nervy for the Congratulations to all the players on an outstanding coaches. The players set themselves high standards season. Thank you for your hard work and commitment Coaches Luis, Hamish and I would like to thank in everything they did. They worked hard on their to the team; it was a privilege to be a part of. I hope everyone who contributed to 4th Grade’s success fitness, skill set, team structure, and execution. The you are all proud of what you have achieved but most this year. boys also fostered a positive culture and my feeling of all I hope you all enjoyed playing rugby this year. I was that they enjoyed their rugby more and more as Director of Rugby Jack Farrer was of great support to look forward to seeing many of you play in the higher the season progressed. the team and always made himself available to assist at grades in the years to come. We made our way into the grand final with tough finals training and on game day. Strength and Conditioning Up The Students! wins over Easts and Warringah; with a dominant coach Tim Leahy and in particular Ed Arnott who and clinical second half display against Warringah put the players through their paces at training each James Cameron Fadi Saad, 4th Grade top try scorer, makes a break giving us a boost of confidence for the grand final. week and warm up on game days. The contribution 4th XV Coach

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The 2014 season was always going to be a challenge The 3rd Colts team faced the usual challenges for a young colts group, following the huge participation throughout the year of a constantly changing team, and success of the 150th Anniversary year and the combinations and sometimes missing out on a game as introduction of new rules which prevented a significant their opponents did not field a 3rd Colts team. However, number of SUFC’s Super Rugby players from returning under the experienced coaching of Wade Gudgeon, to the Club. This resulted in 28 Colts eligible players James Caterson and Charles Carter (during the finals playing in Grade teams, with 7 Colts taking the field in series), together with, amongst others their captain, Ben 1st Grade. Despite and also because of this, the core Martin, they embraced the challenges and produced a group of experienced players who were returning for hugely memorable year. 3rd Colts were fittingly SUFC’s team of the year, finishing the season undefeated with another year of colts, in addition to the enthusiasm of the only a 19-all draw in Round 9 blighting their unblemished new players to the Club, resulted in a complementary record. The team possessed both the best attack of blend of experience and raw enthusiasm, motivating the competition and the best defence, scoring over 36 the group to achieve. Throughout the season, 46 points each game whilst conceding less than 10 points players were selected in the 1st Colts team, 64 players scored against them per game, securing both the minor selected in the 2nd Colts team and an astonishing 52 and major premierships, being victorious in the wettest players represented 3rd Colts. Interestingly, 15 players grand final many have witnessed with a glorious 3-nil win played in all three teams at some point throughout over Manly. the season. In all, 87 players represented Sydney University Colts across the three teams in 2014. The 2nd Colts team, coached by James Riches, David Haigh coached SUFC Australian University Games team to victory in 2014 Ambrose Plaister and Dan Simpson, had another At the end of season 2014 I am delighted to report extremely successful year, following their undefeated promoted to 1st Colts and excelled. The team’s leaders, games, the teams secured 46 bonus points, aided by this year’s colts group embraced and contributed to run last year. After finishing the regular season with 12 Rohan O’Regan, Ben Hughes and Matt Hood, created an incredible 418 tries scored, with Christian Yassmin the proud history of the Club and its jersey. The Eric wins from 15 round games, the team headed into the team standards and led from the front, consistently (1st Colts/2nd Colts) leading the try scoring, amassing Spilsted Shield, awarded to the winner of the Colts three week final series in strong form and their eyes demonstrating that hard work produces rewards and 32 tries, including 29 in 1st Colts, on his way to earning Club Championship, was just reward for the hard on a potential grand final meeting with Norths, who setting a benchmark for all other members of the team the Colts Best Fresher award. Other award winners at work applied by the players, the coaches, managers, beat them both times they met earlier in the season. to aspire to. The teams overall dedication to consistently the end of season Presentation Night included: physiotherapists, doctors, volunteers and, importantly, work hard created the ability for the team to play an As is often the case in finals, the games did not go Colts Encouragement Award the friends and families who supported the colts expansive, attacking style of rugby. The result was a to script and the 2nd Colts team had to fight every Alexander Jackman – in his first year at the Club, step of the way, finally securing the major premiership remarkable scoring record, averaging 55 points per game. throughout the year. Xander played in all three colts grades. with three last-minute wins in three weeks. Ably led by The team’s strive to achieve and dedication to season the experienced Tyne Holmes and Jack Leger-Ryan, resulted in the season’s minor premiership. Ultimately, a Most Improved Colt the 2nd Colts team fielded an extraordinary number lack of experience, in combination with torrential rain and Jack Leger-Ryan – despite early concerns around his of players throughout the year and finished with the deplorable field conditions, resulted in 1st Colts falling just fitness, Jack backed himself to become a dominant best attack of the competition, averaging 42 points short of grand final success, succumbing to Randwick by backrower whose game improved every week with per game, and the second best defence, pipped into less than a try, despite a heroic comeback at the death. dominant carries and went on to captain 2nd Colts to second place with 14.5 points conceded per game. Although this was far from the result we were seeking, it their premiership. was still an outstanding year for 1st Colts and everyone SUFC’s 1st Colts team becomes more enjoyable Most Promising Colt who contributed to season 2014. to coach each year; presenting new challenges and Matt Sandell – remarkably, in his first year since finishing producing exciting talent season after season. Hadley The three colts teams won a collective 52 of the 59 school, Matt was selected as 1st Grade’s starting tight Jackson, Travis Partridge and I each enjoyed every games played with one draw and earnt two minor head prop against an experienced Southern Districts in minute of the 1st Colts season and our most rewarding premierships, two premierships and the Colts Club Rd 11, amongst many other impressive achievements David Haigh in team talk moments were often shared when a debutant was Championship. Throughout the 50 competition round this year.

44 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 45 THANK YOU to week. Peter Harris, father of new player Sam, Colts Dinner, held with great success earlier this year. generously volunteered his time to take up the role St Paul’s College also show strong support of the Colts All of the names listed below contribute greatly to as manager in 2nd Colts and was outstanding. As program, allowing the use of their picturesque oval for the success and enjoyment of the Club and the colts was Ed Walgien, the doyen of colts team managers. colts home games. Dan O’Hara and the Nags Head in particular. It is important to note that almost every The amount of time and work Ed puts into the colts Hotel also require our thanks for hosting numerous one of these people selflessly volunteer their time program, extending to setting up and packing down functions, team meetings and dinners and, of course, to support and assist the players. I consider myself the field, BBQ, scoreboard, change rooms and celebrations. both extremely fortunate and privileged to come to shelters at every home game. Ed’s contribution work each day and be surrounded by a group of cannot be overstated and he was the just recipient Much is often said about the fast, physical and fit style sincere, genuine and dedicated volunteers and staff. of this year’s Stephen Rowntree Volunteer of the of play the Students exhibit and the overall superior Year Award. Thank you to all. To all of the coaches, Hadley Jackson and Travis strength and conditioning of our players. Within the Partridge in 1st Colts, James Riches, Ambrose colts program, this can be attributed to one person, Plaister and Dan Simpson in 2nd Colts, Wade Tristan Sharp. The amount of work and time Tristan Matt Sandell, Most Promising Colt 2014 Gudgeon, James Caterson and Charles Carter in invests into the players, training squads, teams and 3rd Colts, thank you for generously and selflessly injured players extends well above and beyond his Colts Clubman of the Year – Stewart Nutt – Stu was new to the Club in 2014, having relocated from Adelaide. volunteering your time, experience and, importantly, required duty. His preparation and organisation for Throughout the 2014 pre-season Stu worked tirelessly enthusiasm for rugby. The players were fortunate to every single session is outstanding and ensures the to establish himself at Uni. Although Stu’s primary have coaching of the highest calibre that each coach players are physically prepared to perform at their position is hooker, throughout the season Stu played contributed this year. peak throughout what is a long season. ‘Turtle’, as he a number of games at prop despite little experience in is affectionately known, instills confidence in me and this position. Stu was also frequently called up to play I wish to express my great appreciation to all of the coaches through his experience when running Grade, excelling in the challenge. It was not uncommon the team managers, who made certain everything messages to the players during games, whilst the for Stu to start the training week in a particular position was prepared and ready, ensuring the players and players are confident they have done the work to out- in one team, only to end up playing the weekend in coaches only needed to prepare for and perform another team yet in another position. Regardless of on the field. 1st Colts were privileged to have the perform their opponents at all times. which team or position Stu played, Stu’s primary goal help of Paul Blackett, John Surridge, who each was contributing his utmost best to the team he was contributed to enabling 1st Colts to achieve week selected in and the Club as a whole. Stu undoubtable demonstrates the qualities of the Club man of the year, A heavy contingent of Colts players were present during 2014 Pre- Season training hard work, determination and a willingness to give one hundred percent to his team. The Club and the players are fortunate to have The Steve Anthony Trophy for the Best and Fairest the support of Bruce Ross, who provides valuable Colt – Ben Hughes – Ben made leaps and bounds academic advice to all and is an invaluable resource this season, his second in rugby after a background to the Club, and Dick Laffan’s passionate and in league. His understanding of our game improved remarkably, organising and generally leading the knowledgeable support. These two men’s support team around the park. Throughout the season Ben of the Club’s Colts program ensures the players and developed into a crucial member of the team. When coaches alike have access to advice in all aspects of regular captain Rohan O’Regan was injured in the varsity rugby. weeks preceding the finals, Ben stepped up again and was Rohan’s natural replacement as the team’s leader. The Club greatly appreciates the support of the Colts Just as importantly, Ben was the only player to start program by Wayne Erickson and St Andrew’s College. every game in 1st Colts this year, a testament to his The Colts teams use the St Andrew’s oval for training hard work both on and off the training field. Colts Club Captain and 1st Colts Captain, Rohan O’Regan and has also been the home in recent years to the SUFC Colts Strength and Conditioning Coach, Tristan ‘Turtle’ Sharp

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The medical and physiotherapy support the Finally, and most importantly, thank you to all of the The 1st Colts team selected 46 players throughout from a much shorter schoolboy rugby calendar. The Club provides the players is unmatched in the players. By and large, the majority of supporters do the duration of the year, 7 more players than 2013. Of season, this year without any byes, was one of the Sydney Club Rugby competition and is one of the not see the amount of dedicated training and passion these 46, a remarkable 31 played their first game in toughest in memory. each of you put into your rugby away from the playing 1st Colts and 20 of the debutantes were in their first foundations on which the Club has built its success. There were a number of games which stood out as year at the Club. As mentioned in the Colts Program Elias Boukarim, generously assisted by Shane field. It is pleasing to see the level of commitment each season defining games. report, an equally remarkable 28 colts eligible players Kertanegara and numerous strappers, leads the of you put into the Club. Whether it be the 13 players gained experience in grade this year, an increase from After a long pre-season of hard training, our first trial colts medical program with enthusiasm and a great who reserved for 3rd Colts in their grand final, despite the 5-10 players who had been promoted in previous game of the year came against a well drilled Eastwood attention to detail, ensuring every player receives the knowing only 10 could take the field, the colts players years. The promotion of Colts eligible players to grade team. The Woodies showed our young group of colts treatment they require. Dr. David Samra, along with stepping up to play grade as required or the 35 players will more likely than not continue as we develop quality the intensity required to compete in the top colts grade who turned up to the gym at 6am three days a week. Dr. Kath Rae, are excellent in their comprehensive young footballers and in turn they are selected for and was the kick-start Uni needed at the beginning of The players’ attitude, enthusiasm and commitment to care for the players and Dr. Rae’s experience and representative honours. The opportunities the National the year. knowledge is invaluable to the Club and its players. hard work, whether it be on the rugby field or in their Rugby Championship presents a number of talented Round 4 saw a replay between last season’s 1st Colts We are fortunate to have the experience and passion academic pursuits, demonstrates the Club is in good Colts eligible players will only strengthen the Club in the hands for the players, the current custodians of the grand final between Uni and Manly at Manly Oval. It of each of these professionals and I want to thank years to come as more SUFC members are presented SUFC jersey, have added to its celebrated legacy. proved to be an arm wrestle in the early stages before you all for everything you do. with the opportunity to play at higher levels earlier than what was the case in previous years. Another challenge six unanswered tries to the Students saw us blow the Up the Students! contest apart to finish 45-26. The advice, assistance and mentoring provided by which this year’s colts group and the Club as a whole was presented with was the structure of this season, the professional staff of Chris Malone, Jack Farrer, David Haigh The Round 10 clash against traditional rivals Randwick with the season proper consisted of 18 round games in addition to the assistance of Cam Blades, Garrick Director of Colts on Friday night was always going to be a defining game Cowley and Dan Vickerman, to not only myself yet and 3 games during the finals series all played back- of the year. Despite trailing 10-11 just before the break, to-back, without any byes or breaks. The length of the extended to all of the coaches, has been nothing the Students turned the tide after maintaining their season is regularly underestimated by players in their short of exceptional. We are fortunate to have such composure and, on the back of a dominant scrum and first year of colts, with a number of new players coming set piece in general, were able to score on the stroke skilled people at the Club who are willing to pass on their coaching experiences and expertise. Further, and it almost goes without saying how privileged we are at SUFC to have the support of David Mortimer and Andrew Wennerbom overseeing the Club. The accessibility of these two incredibly busy men displays what the Club means to them and how earnestly they want all of us to succeed in all we do. Thank you.

The players would not be where they are without the ongoing support and encouragement of their parents, families and friends, many of whom cheered on from the sidelines throughout the year. A special note of thanks must go to Alofa Skelton, mother of Cam Skelton, who spent every Saturday home game on the barbecue from before the 3rd Colts game started until well into the 1st Colts game. Thank you

and to all who supported the players this year. 1st Colts team for Round 1 presented at SUFC Season Launch

48 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 49 of halftime to take the lead and all the momentum jump out to a 12 point lead, the only easy points were a huge benefit to the team. Paul, in particular, Whilst the 2014 1st Colts team were the very essence of into the second half. This momentum was converted scored the whole game, proved to be the difference. was of great assistance in everything on game day, what a team is about, a group of men with one common into points during a decisive ten minute period in the Despite playing ourselves back into the game on the from running water, organising jersey presentations, purpose each working for the other, I feel a number of second stanza whereby we ran in a further three back of our natural attacking game, we ultimately fell keeping track of the score and substitutions and players deserve special mention. In particular the 1st unanswered tries to effectively end the contest and shot despite a dominant forward pack and numerous packing down the field at the end of a long day, and Colts 2014 captains Rohan O’Regan and Ben Hughes. went on to win 38-23. linebreaks. Although loosing the grand final 17-23 made the coaching job a breeze and allowed the Rohan was the 1st Colts 2013 premiership winning was far from the result we were after, it was still an players to focus on playing and only playing. Thank captain and he commenced the 2014 season as he left A number of strong performances followed with the 1st outstanding year for 1st Colts and everyone who put you Paul and Surro, we are truly lucky to have such the 2013 season, with determination and enthusiasm Colts team rounding out the 18 round games with 16 it throughout the season. selfless volunteers at the Club. This leads me to Ed wins losing only to Northern Suburbs, albeit both times leading both by example and demanding others Walgien, who spends more time helping around the we faced them. Two big wins over Easts in consecutive perform to his standards and to the best of their ability. Club than almost any other. He is always the first games led to a semi final against our season’s nemesis, Rohan’s calm, assured voice could be heard on both person to arrive and the last person to leave on both Norths, where we gained revenge after a twenty the training field and during a game analysing the game training days and, more importantly, game days. The five minute period in the second half, running in six and dictating the changes needed, despite spending work and commitment he provides to the Club, and unanswered tries to our outside backs on the back of a most of the game with his head in the bottom of a ruck the Colts in particular, is without peer and I want to dominant forward performance. This would prove to be or scrum. Whilst Rohan led from the front, Ben Hughes personally thank you Ed for everything you do. our best performance of the season. was his right-hand man, stepping in when required and leading the backs and the team’s attack around the field with astute confidence. Ben’s athleticism is a strength and there is no better support player in the competition! He was both a logical choice and deserved recipient for the Steve Anthony Trophy for the Best and Fairest Chris Talakai’s muddy face at the 1st Colts Grand Final Colt. Matt Hood was the third of the 1st Colts 2014 core group of leaders and finished the year with the award for THANK YOU team’s Best Back, after his second consecutive season where we played every week, including a run-on debut A special thank you must go to Hadley Jackson and in Grade, and in the process Matt scored a brilliant 20 Travis Partridge for their assistance this season. tries. Whilst Matt is a supreme finisher what was not Hadley’s attacking creativity and passion for backs play and, most importantly, allowing the backs to seen was the amount of work he put into his defensive play freely were crucial to the team’s success. His skills to ensure he was able to save almost as many commitment to the team, despite his heavy work tries as he was scoring. A special mention must also obligations, were second to none and rarely a day Ben Hughes, Best and Fairest Colt 2014 be made of Matt Sandell’s achievements. The 2014 Jack McCalman played a number of games in both Colts and would pass without a phone call to talk tactics, season was Matt’s first year since completing school Watching the 1st Colts team play on Saturdays was Grade in 2014 suggest new plays or structures or just to celebrate and his first year at the Club. Matt worked tirelessly always a favourite part of the week for the coaches the play from the previous weekend. With the season throughout a standout season, culminating in a 1st Wet weather is a great leveller in rugby and this has for they play an exhilarating, attacking style of rugby. ending without the silverware, it feels like the job is Grade start, Australian Under 20s and Sydney Stars not been clearer than in the 1st Colts Grand Final. Uni Further, it was not only the style of play that was only half finished and Hadley and I cannot wait for NRC representative selection and SUFC’s 1st Colts’ and Randwick were ranked 1st and 3rd respectively satisfying, it was also being around a group of people Round 1 next year! Best Forward award. Matt’s work rate for a front rower in attack, averaging a combined 97 points per game of good character. Without exception, every player is unparalleled at the Club and his scrummaging has over the competition rounds, however it was evident The efforts of our team managers, Paul Blackett and who played in the 1st Colts team was a good bloke improved significantly. The Club is in truly good hands. for to all to see that points would be hard to come by in John Surridge, cannot be overstated enough. It can and I want to thank them all for their enthusiasm and atrocious conditions. Early errors off an altered game be a thankless task, however the energy, enthusiasm positive attitude at every training session, game and David Haigh plan focusing more on field position saw Randwick and clear passion for colts rugby shared by these two every other time we saw each other. 1st Colts Head Coach

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2014 was another outstanding season for 2nd Grade Colts. Hopefully it will be remembered as the season where the team came from behind to win with the final play of the game in each of the three finals encounters, culminating in an after-the-siren win over Manly to bring home the Shell Trophy for another year.

James Kennelly makes a break

pleasingly, each player left everything on the field, and while it was a sobering change-room after the match the players took it upon themselves to address the issues and learn from the game. Coming into the finals, these were the lessons that stood us in the best stead and ultimately enabled us to win each finals game with SUFC 2nd Colts Premiers 2014 the final play of the game. SUFC 3rd Colts Premiers 2014 As is typical of SUFC 2nd Grade Colts, 2014 saw 64 As with every season, there are some well-deserved WHAT A SEASON – WE DON’T LOSE. next 5 games were all at home against some good players pull on the blue and gold hoops to represent the thanks that need to be made. In particular; to the side. At times this made it difficult to build consistency opposition, but the players put together some medical staff, Stitches, David and the supporting The 2014 season for 3rd Colts was full of enjoyment, and combinations, but every player slotted into the team polished performances as seen below: strappers; to the managers, Peter Harris and Ed excitement, improvement, courage, determination, as seamlessly as possible and each contributed to the Walgien, without whom Saturday’s would never have learning, mateship and success. As coaches we • Sydney University 26, Randwick 0 games in which they played. Congratulations needs to go worked without your support and organization; the to all players for conducting yourselves professionally and could not have asked for a more committed group coaching staff of David Haigh, Tristan Sharp, Jack • Sydney University 45, Southern Districts 12 performing under pressure. of players that developed a great bond throughout Farrer and Nobby Malone; and the behind the scenes the season, playing not only for themselves but for There were several highlights throughout the season, crew of Hannah Catchpole and Sarah Dill-Macky - it • Sydney University 28, Parramatta 8 from brilliant finishing out-wide to barnstorming forward makes it too easy as a coaching team when there is so their team mates. runs, however from our perspective the defining much support behind the scenes. • Sydney University 55, Norths 12 Our season commenced with two easy wins against moment of the season came in Round 15 against Eastwood. On a sunny afternoon at T.G.Milner, Uni let Eastern Suburbs (45 to 7) and West Harbour (55 to • Sydney University 38, West Harbour 5 Eastwood score some easy first-half points, putting us 0). The third game of the season we had to travel The game against Norths was our best game of the on the back-foot. The players, however, remained calm to Manly for a 33 to 12 victory, we beat Warringah and controlled and fought back with some clinical, well- at home 36 to 5, followed by a see sawing tussle season as the players were determined to win the executed phase-plays to score some fantastic tries and very close game against Norths away to prevail game after a close encounter in the first game. From out wide to get within striking distance as the match 29 to 22. This was followed by two byes and then the kick off, we could tell that the team was up for the drew to a close. After consistently building pressure the closest game of the year, a 19 all draw with challenge, as the defence was brutal and the level and attacking the Eastwood line, a Uni try under the Eastwood, having two byes concurrently didn’t help of intensity was raised to another level of previous sticks was called up short, resulting in a devastating 2nd Colts celebrate their win with the team song after defeating Eastwood games. Within 10 minutes we were leading 12 to nil, 34-29 loss. our preparation for what we knew would be a tough encounter. This game was extremely satisfying as then the players decided to coast and dropped their It was not so much the loss that defined the season Lastly, to the players – you gave the coaches several Eastwood led 19 to 12 with 10 minutes to go and the guard, Norths capitalised and the scores were level but the reactions to it and the lessons we learnt. It was heart attacks along the way, but ultimately brought players showed great resolve, patience and courage 12 all. From this point on it was all Uni, as the team our first real taste of what would be required to grind home the bacon. Well done on the season. out wins in the big games. It was the best way to learn to score on the bell and convert to come away with raised the level of intensity, maintained position, that we need to take care of the contest up front before James Riches, Ambrose Plaister, Daniel Simpson the draw. It was this attitude and belief that would built pressure, took their opportunities and played earning the right to be flashy out wide. Perhaps most 2nd Colts Coaches set the team up for a very successful season. The entertaining rugby.

52 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 53 Round 15 was against Eastwood at T.G. Milner, which The first game of the finals series was a non event with As our season progressed so did our targets It was a tremendous season by 3rd Colts with the was expected to be a tough assignment, but again Uni dominating the game and winning convincingly and player’s expectations increased with their players rising and conquering every challenge that the team lifted, and with good line speed and tough 66 to nil. The semi final was always going to be a improvement. Throughout the season a number of was put in front of them. With no Sydney University defence, kept Eastwood scoreless whilst crossing different game, with Uni against Southern Districts on milestones were achieved that illustrate the challenges juniors to call upon for the second year in a row, it their line on three occasions to win 19 to nil. their home soil, and with our 2nd Colts team defeating of a 3rd Colts team with a combination of youth and sometimes left us short on numbers. When you look at their 2nd Colts team in the qualifying final, Southern experience. the number of quality players that have come through Districts were hungry to knock us out. The game the juniors previously and are still involved with the Around 60 players played 3rd Colts during the 18 was hard as expected with no side giving the other club, I am surprised as to why the board does not round competition, (14 played, 4 byes) of these, more an inch and with patience and constant pressure we invest more of the club’s funds and full time staff into than 70% were new to the club. managed to secure a 14 to 12 victory. We were onto the development of Sydney University juniors. the Grand Final. Went through the season undefeated. 3rd Colts were WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK: the only undefeated team in the whole of the Shute The Grand Final was against a completely different Shield/Premier rugby competition. The players, for without them we do not have a team to Manly side than what we played during the regular represent Sydney University or to coach. season. The skies had opened up and the field was 5 times we kept the opposition to zero, two of these under water ( more than a 30cm in some areas), were during the final series. Tim Davidson and Tom Carter for their inspirational but the game went on. It was a hard fought tussle, talks, words of encouragement and conducting skills Biggest win was 66 to nil in the qualifying final against however despite the arduous conditions our ball sessions with 3rd Colts. West Harbour. handling skills were excellent and we took our only Hannah Catchpole and Sarah Dill-Macky for their opportunity a penalty 15 metres out in front of the We had the best defensive record of any team, from assistance throughout the year. It is their support posts (thankfully it was in front), to secure a 3 to nil any club, in Grade or Colts with an average of 8.41 SUFC 3rd Colts known as an incredibly strong defensive side and commitment that makes coaches lives easy and points against us per game. victory. The team had accomplished what they had enjoyable, also their continued hard work behind the sought out to do and the players deserved the title of Round 16 was away against Parramatta, who had to The team scored four tries or more in 13 of the 17 scenes helps to make Sydney University rugby such champions, after an undefeated season. win to have a chance of playing in the finals, but we games we played. a success. also had to win to ensure we became minor premiers. Last, but definitely not least, our manager Ed Walgien With a number of our players missing, either through who is always first at the ground on game day (I injury or away on holidays, it gave some of our have tried to get there before him with no success). I players an opportunity to start, but left us short of consider Ed to be a true mate, he will do anything to reserves. We played well in attack crossing for 8 help the players and Sydney University Rugby. With his tries (54 points), but our defence was poor, allowing vast amount of playing experience and knowledge of Parramatta to cross our line on three occasions (21 the game, I have learnt a lot from Ed Walgien and wish points). Although we never looked like losing the to personally thank him for all he has done to support game it was disappointing to see players falling off and assist me over the years I have been with Sydney tackles and becoming lazy in defence. University. Our last game of the regular season was against Unfortunately, I will not be coaching at Sydney Eastern Suburbs at Woollahra and they had to beat University next season but would encourage all the us to make the finals, something I personally did players that are eligible to continue their rugby with not want to see that happen, after losing to Eastern Sydney University next year and would like to wish the Suburbs in the Grand Final of 2013. Eastern Suburbs club and players success for the 2015 season. lifted for the match and the defence from both sides was excellent, with Uni running out victors 28 to 8. Wade Gudgeon, James Caterson, Charles Carter The team was off to the finals. Loyal SUFC Colt, Nick Burden Alexander Jackman, Colts Encouragement Award 2014 3rd Colts Coaches

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The level of competition in the NSW State • Ivan Pomare (SUFC Juniors Dev. Officer), Wade Championships was of a very high standard and Gudgeon ( 3rd Grade Colts Coach) although our teams had mixed results in their endeavours throughout the tournaments, one thing • Canterbury Rugby Club Committee (Wills Ground) is for certain, that our overall performance as a I would also like to acknowledge the support and Junior District in comparison to the other much larger advice given to me by Hannah Catchpole and Sarah Districts is commendable to say the least. To put it in Dill-Macky from SUFC Administration – I thank them perspective, our combined clubs’ registered players (3 clubs) is less than that of some single village clubs in both for their patience and ever willingness to help out the northern districts – which makes the achievements the Juniors. such as that of our U12’s Representative team of SUFC Development Program in action reaching the Quarter Finals even more remarkable after facing teams from Manly, Eastwood, Warringah 2014 rugby season has been a successful year for aim to upskill all participants during the course of and Randwick. I am confident that with the hard our Juniors both on and off the field. Despite the fact this program. The response from the Clubs has been working volunteers in our village clubs combined with that as a Junior District still in its infancy, I am proud to fantastic and we have over 90 registrations so far with the support from SUFC, the trend towards a stronger say that our Juniors have certainly grown remarkably a maximum intake of 120. and more competitive Junior District will continue into in player registrations and on field competitiveness. I would like to thank SUFC Executive Committee – in the future. Thanks largely to all our Village Club committees and particular David Mortimer and Andrew Wennerbom volunteers for their hard work and dedication; it’s their for the support afforded to our Juniors, their foresight tireless efforts at grass roots level that is integral to and leadership in the development of our Juniors is to the future growth of rugby in our District. be acknowledged. I also would like to thank Ivan for The stewardship of the following village club the professional manner in which he has carried out Presidents are to be commended: Brett Hartley his job and his hard work, his efforts and expert advice SUFC Under 12s team talk at NSW State Championships (Balmain Jnrs), Adam Dunn (Petersham Jnrs) and has made a significant impact in the development of Mark Baily (Canterbury Jnrs) – on behalf of SUFC our Juniors thus far. In looking forward towards 2015 and beyond, I am I thank them all sincerely for their cooperation and optimistic and confident that our Juniors will continue Over the past June long weekend our Juniors fielded efforts this season and I look forward to working with 2 teams in the 2014 NSW Juniors Rugby State to grow stronger for if the success of the past years is you all next year. Championships – in the Under 11’s & Under 12’s age any yard stick to go by then it’s only a matter time. Our The appointment by SUFC of a Junior Development groups. A couple weeks following that long weekend, short term goals are to retain all our current players Officer – Ivan Pomare, has been the single most our U10’s Development Team took part in a similar Our next SUFC rugby superstars in their village clubs, increase player recruitment and significant development in our Juniors since its State wide rugby competition. improve player’s skills across all ages – our mid to long formation. Ivan’s role amongst many is primarily I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the term mission is to field a team in each age group from to assist and up skill players and coaches in our following individuals for their hard work during the U10 to U17/Opens at every State Championships. I three clubs, to drive recruitment and hold coaching State Championship tournament; truly believe that with the current level of support we clinics at our local schools and to identify talent and implement coaching programs within our clubs • David Alagna (U10 Coach), Cameron Orr (U10 have been given by SUFC our Juniors will only prosper to further advance the standard of rugby in our Assistant Coach), Gary Hopper (U10 Manager) and the rugby pathway for our young aspiring players to earn a run one day with our Senior brothers on the Juniors. In the short period since his appointment, • Charles Carter (U11 Coach), James Caterson (U11 Ivan has already initiated our first ever off season Assistant Coach), Hani Elbatoori (Trainer), Alexis field (and bigger things beyond) is clearly paved before Juniors Development Program starting in November Tasker (U11 Manager) them and real. which will run for 10 weeks. This program has been designed in a format where players and coaches are • Peter Jorgensen (U12 Coach), Duncan Fergus (U12 Tevita Katafono equally participating under Ivan’s tutorship with the SUFC Under 11s NSW State Championships team Coach & Manager) Juniors President

56 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 57 TESTS TOTAL WALLABY SUFC YEAR NAME AT SUFC TESTS NO. WALLABY NO. Club Statistics 1932 Love, E.W. 3 3 279 31 1933# Mor ton, M.F. 0 0

1933-36 White, W.G.S. 10 10 286 32

1936-38 Hutchinson, F.E. 4 4 294 33

WALLABIES AND AUSTRALIAN REPRESENTATIVES 1899-2014 1937 Hutchinson, E.E. 2 2 304 34 TESTS TOTAL WALLABY SUFC YEAR NAME 1939# Oxenham, B.B. 0 0 AT SUFC TESTS NO. WALLABY NO. 1899 Marks, H.A. 2 2 10 1 1946 Buchan, A.J. 2 10 324 35

1904 Futter, F.C. 1 1 30 2 1946 Hardcastle, P.A. 3 5 328 36

1904 Verge, A. (Jack) 2 2 50 3 1946 Johnson, A.P. 2 2 329 37

1904 Manning, J. 1 1 55 4 1946 MacBride, J.W.T. 3 10 331 38

1905 Penman, A.P. 1 1 69 5 1946 Piper, B.J.C. 2 12 334 39

1907 Hughes, J.C. 2 2 78 6 1947# Fuller, J.G. 0 0

1908-09 Hammand, C.A. 2 2 95 7 1947# Stenmark, J.T.O 0 0

1910 Reynolds, L.J. 2 2 114 8 1947-49 Emery, N.A. 10 10 350 40

1912 Adamson, R.W. 1 1 116 9 1947-48 Kraefft, D.F. 6 6 351 41 1949-50 Blomley, J. 7 7 357 42 1914 Beith, B. McN 1 1 145 10 1949-51 Brockhoff, J.D. 10 10 364 43 1919# Gregg, A. 0 0 1949-55 Solomon, H.J. 14 14 366 44 1919# Gw ynne, F.W. 0 0 1949 Garner, R.L. 2 2 368 45 1919# Loudon, D.B. 0 4 174 1951 Gudsell, K.E. 3 3 379 46 1919# Sheppard, E. MacA 0 0 1951-57 Tooth, R.M. 10 10 383 47 1920 Lawton, T. 2 14 154 11 1953-58 Hughes, N.McL. 14 14 398 48 1920-22 Raymond, R.L. 11 13 158 12 1952# Elliott, F.M. 0 1 420

1920 Farquhar, C.R. 1 1 159 13 1955-56 Thornett, J.E. 5 37 410 49

1921-23 Fowles, D.G. 7 7 167 14 1955-58 Phelps, Rod 15 23 412 50

1921-24 Nothling, O.E. 19 19 170 15 1956-58 White, S.W. 7 7 416 51

1921-27 Sheehan, W.B.J. 18 18 171 16 1957-59 Potts, J.M. 5 5 423 52

1921-24 Stanley, R.G. 14 14 175 17 1961 Magrath, E. 3 3 461 53

1921 Wallace, A.C. 1 8 176 18 1961-62 O.Gorman, J.F. 5 18 462 54

1923-25 Erby, A.B. 5 5 189 19 1962-67 Boyce, E.S. 13 13 469 55

1923-24 Taylor, H.C. 4 4 199 20 1962-64 Boyce, J.S. 11 12 475 56 1962 Chapman, G.A. 3 3 476 57 1923 Crakanthorp, J.S. 1 1 202 21 1962# Spence, J.S. 0 0 1924 Hoskins, A.E.R. (Roy) 3 3 204 22 1962-67 Crittle, C.P. 15 15 482 58

1924-26 Foote, R.H. 3 3 206 23 1967-69 Abrahams, A.M.F. 3 3 506 59

1925-30 Ross, A.W. 13 20 211 24 1968-70 Roxburgh, J.R. 9 9 516 60

1926-28 Finlay, A.N. 9 12 227 25 1968-69 Forman, T.R. 7 7 522 61

1926-30 Storey, G.P. 6 2 238 26 1969 D a r ve n iz a, P. 4 4 525 62

1927-28# Mann, W.H. 0 0 1969-70 Rosenblum, R.G. 3 3 529 63

1928 Burge, R. 4 4 245 27 1970-73 Howard, J.L.P. 7 7 534 64

1928 Rosenblum, M.E. 4 4 250 28 1971 McLean, R.A. 5 5 535 65

1928-32 Hemingway, W.H. 5 5 254 29 1971-72 Taylor, J.I. 4 4 539 66

1928 Phipps, W.J.F. 1 1 256 30 1973-76 Carberry, C.M. 7 13 563 67

1929# Gibson, J.M. 0 0 1974 Davis, R.A. 3 3 568 68

1929# Lamport, N.K. (Butts) 0 0 1974# O’Hara, K.J. 0 0

58 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 59 TESTS TOTAL WALLABY SUFC INTERNATIONAL BIGGEST BIGGEST YEAR NAME YEAR YEAR AT SUFC TESTS NO. WALLABY NO. SUFC WINS AND LOSSES TEAMS WIN LOSS

1976-79 C rowe, P.J. 6 6 592 69 FIRST BIGGEST BIGGEST British Lions 11.8.1888 4-8 YEAR YEAR DIVISION WIN LOSS 1980-83 Curran, D.J. 5 5 618 70 Samoa 17.2.2012 35-12 Easts 2014 85-19 1994 3-42 New Zealand 12.6.1884 10-23*** 1980-87 Hawker, M.J. 25 25 611 71 Eastwood 2009 81-7 1975 3-43 ***Note Uni was joined by Wallaroo as a combined side Vs New Zealand for this 1982-83 Coolican, J.E. 4 4 624 72 Gordon 2013 95-7 1995 13-82 game.

1984-86# Burrow, G.H. 0 0 Manly 1962 46-15 1993 13-51 New Zealand Natives 1889 7-17 1984-93 Farr-Jones, N.C. 63 63 645 73C Norths 2009 69-3 1995 15-47 EARLY BIGGEST BIGGEST 1986# McInerney, J.L. 0 0 YEAR YEAR Parramatta 2011 65-7 1977 6-33 CLUBS WIN LOSS 1986-88 Frawley, D.J. 9 10 655 74 Penrith 2004 89-5 1996 6-20 Albion – Maitland 30.8.1879 16-5

1989-90 FitzSimons, P.J. 7 7 682 75C Randwick 2013 78-0 1995 17-65 Albion – Petersham 12.6.1886 6-2 Southern Districts 2007 82-0 1995 29-59 1989-92# D i x, D.P. A . 0 0 Australian Club 1865 ? Warringah 1972 57-6 1995 13-76 1991 Egerton, R.H. 9 9 695 76C Arforma 7.7.1888 14-0 14.8.1886 5-9 West Harbour 2006 87-0 2003 12-36 1996-00 Harry, R.L.L. 37 37 725 77 Bath 24.5.1889 7-3 24.8.1891 14-15

1999-00 Williams, R. W. (Jim) 14 14 753 78 Balmain 27.7.19 01 42-7 7.7.19 0 6 6-14 Balmain – Wellington 16.7.1887 19-0 2000-07 Lyons, D.J. 44 44 760 79C LAST NIL WIN AND NIL LOSS Brisbane Easts (Tigers) 2008 38-31 2000-09 Wau g h, P.R. 79 79 766 80C CLUB YEAR WIN YEAR LOST Easts 1993 39-0 1957 0-6 Brisbane Past Grammar 1889 11-6 2001-06 Cannon, B.J. 36 42 769 81 Eastwood 1973 9-0 1982 0-6 Brothers Brisbane 2009 26-36 2002-11 Vickerman, D.J 63 63 777 82 Gordon 2010 24-0 1956 0-19 Buccaneer 1.7.1889 18-12 15.7.189 9 0-6 2005 Campbell, A.M. 4 4 798 83C Manly 1969 9-0 2004 0-35 Burwood 26.6.1880 42-0 12.7.1884 lost

2005 Kanaar, A. 1 1 802 84C Norths 2006 29-0 1997 0-22 Calder House 20.7.1872 1-0

2005 Fitter, D.E.S. 2 2 807 85 Parramatta 2010 47-0 Never Cambridge-Stanmore 9.6.1919 24-9

2007 Huxley, J.L. 9 9 816 86 Penrith 2009 67-0 Never Camden College 1874 ? Randwick 2013 78-0 1984 0-17 2009-14^ Burgess, L. 27 39 821 87C Cammeray 21.5.1887 20-2 Southern Districts 2008 40-0 1998 0-17 2008-09 Mumm, D.W. 32 32 823 88C Chancellor’s XV 1983 lost Warringah 2012 12-0 1989 0-19 Civil Service 1874 ? 2009-13 Dennis, D.A. 18 18 854 89C West Harbour 2006 87-0 1992 0-3 Combined High Schools 1947 28-3 2010-13 Barnes, B.S. 34 51 820 90 SECOND BIGGEST BIGGEST Combined GPS 1st & 2nd 19.8.1925 23-9 13.6.1911 5-18 YEAR YEAR 2010-14^ McCalman, B.J. 32 32 845 91C DIVISION WIN LOSS Combined Metro 12.7.1913 17-11 8.7.1911 11-15 Campbelltown 1979 67-4 Never 2010-14^ Phipps, N.J. 19 19 850 92C Combined Sydney Clubs 1919 14-9 Canterbury 1983 67-3 Never 2010# McCutcheon, P.J. 0 0 C Cumberland College 1996 31-0 Hornsby 1976 46-3 1981 18-23 2012-14^ R ya n, P.J. 3 3 866 93C Liverpool 1983 26-3 Never Duntroon Military Clge 11.9.1919 11-23 2012# Inman, M.B. 0 0 C 1978 52-6 1975 4-6 Eglinton School ? ? ? ? 2013-14^ Folau, I. 19 19 867 94 Mosman 1983 37-0 Never Glebe-Balmain 14.6.1924 41-12 1925 8-19

2013-14^ B eth a m, P.J. 1 1 878 95C Nepean 1979 27-4 Never Glebe 30.5.1886 39-0 24.5.1902 9-31 Smithfield 1979 41-4 Never Glenhead 27.5.1882 20-0 2013-14^ Foley, B. 9 9 879 96C UNSW 1966 41-6 1970 3-25 G.P.S.O ld B oys 11.8.1923 60-19 26.8.1922 9-23 2014^ Carter, S. 3 3 880 97C H.M.S. Rosaria 14.8.1869 1-0 EX-FIRST BIGGEST BIGGEST 2014^ Charles, N. 4 4 881 98C YEAR YEAR DIVISION WIN LOSS Lindfield 1959 15-3 2014^ Weeks, L. 2 2 882 99C Kookaburras 4.7.19 9 8 31-22 31.8.1996 10-67 Lyndhurst College ? ? ? ? 2014^ Skelton, W. 3 3 883 100C Canberra Vikings 19.9.2004 44-14 14.8.2004 6-31 Marrickville 23.9.1899 18-0 13.5.1899 3-19 Drummoyne 1951 46-0 1969 11-37 2014^ Latu, T. 0 0 101C Military Civil Cricket Club 4.8.1866 2-0 10.8.1867 1-2 Drummoyne UTS 1994 68-17 Never 2014^ English, T. 0 0 102C and on the 6.7.18 67 2-0 Illawarra 2007 79-10 Never * Played for Australia versus AIF (non-Test) Newington College 1869 won Newcastle 1997 36-6 25.8.1877 0-23 # Players listed with no Tests were selected as reserves in Test sides but did not take the field, or on Wallaby tours but did not play Tests and are not listed as Newtown 26.6.1920 39-0 31.5.1913 3-21 North Sydney 14.7.1923 52-28 23.5.1925 3-28 Wallabies. This list includes them as Australian representatives. Port Hacking 1972 42-12 1974 9-19 NSW 2nd XV ? won ^ Denotes current Wallabies/Australian Reps (Tests to 25.8.2014) St George 1942 46-0 1951 14-39 North Shore 1874 ? Updated 25.8.2014, Sydney University has 100 Wallabies and 21 Australian representatives. Western Suburbs 1926 50-9 1993 13-63 Oxford (Sydney) 188 53-0 C denotes Wallabies/Aust Rep’s that have come through the Colts system since 1984, 24, Farr-Jones, Fitzsimons, Egerton, Lyons, Waugh, Campbell, Kanaar, Burgess, Mumm, Dennis, McCalman, Phipps, McCutcheon, Ryan, Inman, Foley, Betham, S.Carter, Charles, Jones, Weeks, Skelton, Latu, English Also vs Wests Subs 1985 48-7 Paddington Elect 11.8.1894 30-6

60 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 61 EARLY BIGGEST BIGGEST TOUR BIGGEST BIGGEST OTHER BIGGEST BIGGEST YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR CLUBS WIN LOSS GAMES WIN LOSS UNIVERSITIES WIN LOSS FIRST GRADE RECORDS Petersham 17.6.1922 51-11 Hartepool Rovers (Eng) 1976 8-0 Kanto Uni (Jpn) 21.4.1982 39-32 WHAT SCORING WAS WORTH: GOALS FROM Police 1929 23-6 Hawaii XV 1974 13-6 Keio Uni (Jpn) 15.3.1979 37-7 YEAR TRIES GOALS P.GOA LS F.GOALS A MARK (GFM) Queensland 15.8.1882 14-2 Highfield R.F.C. (Ire) 1982 22-4 Korea University 1996 ? 1878-1886 1 2 2 3 3 Redfern 10.7.188 6 30-0 Inverell 1905 3-11 Longbeach State Uni (USA) 1975 48-16 1887-1893 2 3 3 4 4

Rosedale 7.7.1888 15-0 Jnr. Grizzlies, San Diego 1987 ? Loughborough College (ENG) 1976 26-10 1894-1905 3 2 3 4 4 1906-1948 3 2 3 4 3 and on the 28.7.1888 15-0 Leinster Development XV 2004 14-12 Madrid Uni (Spn) 1995 31-15 1949-1971 3 2 3 3 3 South Sydney 25.4.1908 24-0 6.6.1914 8-23 Lormont-Cenon (Fra) 1995 7-8 Meiji Uni (Jpn) 2.4.1973 63-10 1972-1977 4 2 3 3 3 Madrid Selection (Spn) 1995 ? Strathfield 30.8.1890 31-6 Melbourne Uni (VIC) 1996 65-0 1978-1992 4 2 3 3 – St.Leonards 1870 ? Mackay (Qld) 1.6.1925 17-5 Newcastle Uni (NSW) 1990 66-0 1993 onwards 5 2 3 3 –

Sunnybank Brisbane 2007 24-0 New York Aliens XV 1994 28-35 Newcastle Uni (Eng) 1976 ? 24.5.1966 14-27 PRE 1900 SEASON Sydney F.C. 6.6.1891 35-4 6.8.1898 0-19 New York Selection XV 1999 84-14 New England (NSW) 1964 25-11 1996 0-17 NO. 1 OVAL: and on the 16.5.1908 34-3 Otago Development XV 2009 12-36 Otago Uni (NZ) 1906 21-0 1922 9-35 Was prepared in 1858 for the Cricket Club, SUFC first played on it in 1863 Sydney Grammar School ? ? ? ? Otago Province 1906 0-3 Oxbridge (Eng) 30.7.1989 13-30 FIRST SUFC 1ST XV CAPTAIN: The Armidale School 16.9.1945 24-6 Santa Rosa (Arg) 2010 51-0 Oxford Uni (Eng) 13.9.1996 38-5 25.11.2013 24-34 Socredad (Arg) 2010 ? Micheal O’Meara 1865 The Kings School 1894 48-0 Paris Uni (Fra) 1995 31-5 10.8.1988 6-16 South Californian (All 1999 24-6 FIRST TRY FOR SUFC PRE 1900’S: The World 1874 ? Stars) Queens College Uni (Ire) 1.9.1984 60-13 George Gordon vs Military and Civil Cricket Club 4.8.1866 Toxteth 14.6.1879 30-0 Sportiva (Arg) 2010 43-0 Queensland Uni 24.3.2013 43-7 26.8.1936 0-27

United Services 22.4.1950 52-9 19.5.1951 16-27 7.6.1923 10-5 San Jose State Uni 1974 22-3 FIRST TEAM ‘SELECTION COMMITTEE’ TO PICK BEST XV: Was in 1876 Victoria 20.3.1911 31-12 6.6.1909 0-6 United Hospitals XV 10.12.2013 59-7 Stanford Uni (USA) 1999 36-0

YMCA 14.6.1919 40-0 31.6.1928 3-18 Walgett (NSW) 20.6.1964 19-11 Swansea Uni (Wales) 1976 23-14 FIRST UNIVERSITY PLAYER TO SCORE AGAINST TOURING BRITISH LIONS: Wallaroo 6.7.1889 54-0 11.7.1896 10-30 Wasp’s U/23’s (Eng) 1987 ? Tasmania Uni 1964 70-5 Percy Colquhoun a drop goal (4 pts) 11.8.1888 at Sydney Showground lost 4-8 Waratah 21.6.1879 13-0 Trinity College Uni (Ire) 1991 25-15 1976 10-12 OTHER BIGGEST BIGGEST YEAR YEAR Wentworth 15.7.1893 20-0 8.5.1897 8-14 UNIVERSITIES WIN LOSS Uni of Arizona (USA) 1999 75-12 SYDNEY DISTRICT COMPETITION

West Brisbane B’dogs 2005 36-5 Adelaide Uni 3.6.1953 43-3 Uni of Beunos Aires (Arg) 2010 21-7 THE FIRST SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 1ST XV, 19.5.1900 VS SOUTH SYDNEY, LOST 6-11 AT THE AGRICULTURE GROUND: American Combined Uni 3.7.1910 11-6 Uni College Cardiff (Wales) 1987 ? Western Districts 7.6.1910 44-11 16.7.1894 3-12 H.D.Wood (Capt), A.W.L. McDowall, C.C. Futter, H.P. Blaney, D.B. Corfe, Zealandia 8.8.1891 28-8 ANU 1976 33-0 1996 5-7 Uni College Dublin (Ire) 1987 ? A.B.S. White, J. Manning, H. Marks, G.B. Thomas, A.I. Blue, CC. Dight, C.S.Browne, H.A. Jones, M.C. Corlette and J.J. Garry Auckland-Massey Uni (NZ) 1954 20-8 1964 11-21 50th Queens own Regiment 4.7.18 6 8 3-6 University College (Ire) 1991 12-10 FIRST TRY FOR SYDNEY UNI: Auckland Uni (NZ) 1922 20-9 22.9.1978 14-24 Uni of California, Berkley 1982 42-0 1965 3-5 TOUR BIGGEST BIGGEST J.J.Garry verses South Sydney 19.5.1900 at Agriculture Ground YEAR YEAR Brisbane Uni 13.8.1919 30-10 Uni of California, GAMES WIN LOSS 1974 37-16 Santa Barbara Bristol Uni (Eng) 1995 32-7 FIRST GOAL FOR SYDNEY UNI: Auckland City 25.9.1909 6-27 Uni of California, 1975 48-16 G.B.Thomas verses North Sydney 2.6.1900 at Agriculture Ground Bathurst 19.6.1880 41- 5 24.8.1891 14-15 Cambridge Uni (Eng) 1982 15-6 3.12.2013 17-38 Long Beach Uni of California, Canterbury College (NZ) 1906 26-0 1954 8-24 1974 22-9 FIRST PENALTY GOAL FOR SYDNEY UNI: Boomerangs (QLD) 22.9.1894 11-17 Los Angeles G.B.Thomas verses North Sydney 7.7.1900 at Brisbane C’bined Sch 15.9.1894 51-6 Cardiff Uni (Wales) 1.12.2013 48-0 1987 16-24 Uni of Los Vegas (USA) 1999 88-5

Cabbg’s U/23’s (Fra) 1995 38-34 Club Universitario (Arg) 2010 17-0 USA Combined Uni’s 1996 41-13 FIRST FIELD GOAL FOR SYDNEY UNI: H.P.Blaney verses Western Suburbs 18.8.1900 at Califorian Bears 1971 17-8 Columbia Uni (USA) 1999 95-0 UWA 1985 9-6 Combined Cardiff Uni’s 1976 ? Canterbury (NZ) 20.9.1906 26-0 UWS 1996 0-15 WALLABY TOURISTS: Castricum Amsterdam Combined NZ Uni’s 1923 37-11 1924 5-22 Up to 1992 no Australian (Wallaby) side ever toured without a Sydney University 1987 ? UWSH Hawkesbury 1996 7-10 (Neth) player in the side Combined Southern Christchurch High Old Victoria College (NZ) 1906 31-3 2010 11-3 Californian (All Stars) 1974 0-0 MOST WALLABIES IN A WORLD CUP SQUAD, 2011 SEASON: Boys Victoria Uni (Aust) 1996 55-13 5 , Luke Burgess, Ben McCalman, Nick Phipps, Dan Vickerman Club El Nationale (Arg) 2010 31-0 Cork Uni (Ire) 1991 21-6 1982 7-13 Waseda Uni (Jpn) 1927 17-3 C’bined Melbourne XV 22.3.1998 54-18 C.U.B.A.Uni (Arg) 2010 19-7 MOST UNI PLAYERS ON A WALLABY TOUR: Western Australia Uni 1971 26-6 7 South African Tour 1969, Paul Darveniza, Jim Roxburgh, Tony Abrahams, C’bined Public Sch 3.9.1888 ? Doshisha Uni (Jpn) 13.4.1966 21-16 World University 2013 34-20 Barry McDonald, John Howard, Terry Forman and Rupert Rosenbulm Barbarians Combined South California 1974 0-0 Dublin Uni F.C. (Ire) 27.11.2013 26-5 7 Spring tour to Britain, Ireland and Italy 2013, Dave Dennis, Paddy Ryan, Ben Note: University Teams played against but have no results of games as follows. McCalman, Nick Phipps, Bernard Foley, Peter Betham and Israel Folau Cooma 21.7.189 0 29-0 Edinburgh Academicals 4.12.2013 34-12 1969 Club Tour: Eight match tour to California/Hawaii (no scores all games) ? 6 South African tour 1953 Development XV 2009 17-54 Edinburgh Uni (Sco) 1976 ? 1987 Club Tour: Junior Grizzlies/San Diego, Paris Uni, Castricum/Amsterdam, MOST SUFC PLAYERS IN A WALLABY 32 MAN SQUAD: Dunedin (NZ) 12.9.1906 3-6 Galway Uni (Ire) 1991 19-7 Wasp’s U/23’s, Oxford Uni, Uni College/Cardiff, Uni College/Dublin, Cambridge Uni August 2014 Elche Selection (Spn) 1995 76-0 Hosei Uni (Jpn) 1983 12-14 13 Tolu Latu, Laurie Weeks, Nathan Charles, Sam Carter, Will Skelton, Ben 1909: Otago Uni Won ? Auckland Uni College Won ? Otago Province Lost ? McCalman, Luke Burgess, Nick Phipps, Bernard Foley, Peter Betham, Paddy Glen Innes 1905 34-6 Irish Universities 1997 ? Canterbury Uni lost ? Auckland City Lost ? Ryan, Tom English and Israel Folau Goulburn 26.8.1911 31-14 1.6.1901 3-3 James Cook Uni 1985 24-0 1920: Victoria College Won ? Note: Tolu Latu and Laurie Weeks pulled out due to injury.

62 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 63 MOST WALLABIES IN A , AT THE SAME TIME: MOST SUPA 15 SUFC PLAYERS IN A SHUTE SHIELD GAME: MOST POINTS IN A GAME: MOST TRIES IN A GAME: 6 Ben McCalman, Bernard Foley, Israel Folau, Laurie Weeks, Nathan Charles 12 verses Norths 27.7.2013, Jeremy Tilse, Tolu Latu, Sam Talakai, Ollie Atkins, David Loxton ***36 vs Acorn University Japan (5 tries, 8 goals) on 2.5.1984*** Otto E. Nothling 5 vs Randwick 30.6.1923 at No.1 Oval Will Skelton, Dave Dennis, Tim Davidson, Nick Phipps, Tom Carter, and Nick Phipps, vs France 2nd Test Etihad Stadium, Melbourne 14.6. 2014 Peter H. Knibbs 31 (2 tries, 5 goals, 5 p.goals) vs Drummoyne 25.4.1951 Otto E. Nothling 5 vs GPS Old Boys 11.8.1923 at No.1 Oval Tom English, Peter Betham, Tom Kingston Note: Laurie became our 1000th test match player for SUFC, when he ran on Peter H. Knibbs ***29 vs Tasmania University 1950, pts break down unsure*** William Nicholas 5 vs Merewether-Carlton 20.4.1935 at Newcastle*** as replacement at 74.44 minute just before Nathan Charles at the 74.49 minute. Note: In 1968 you could now play on at Uni after Graduation, but only if you had 80 or more Grade games at SUFC. Failing this rule you had to play with 28 (2 tries, 4 goals, 4 p.goals) vs Easts Drew Hickey 5 vs Penrith 6.7.2002 at No.1 Oval 6 Same six as above 3rd Test Allianz Stadium 21.6.2014 another club. David Croft at Woollahra Oval on 11.4.1987, tries worth 4 pts this year. Dave Loxton 5 vs Liverpool 22.7.1983 at No.1 Oval (2nd Div) 27 (1 try, 5 goals, 4 p.goals) vs Norths MOST CLUB GAMES: Berrick Barnes Lachlan Mitchell 5 vs Penrith 23.6.2007 at Nepean Rugby Park MOST WALLABIES PICKED IN 23 TEAM FOR A TEST MATCH: at North Sydney Oval 30.7.2011 Rupert Rosenblum 302 (1961-77) Last game 20.8.1977 vs Port Hacking Greg Jeloudev 5 vs Randwick 17.8.2013 at Coogee Oval 7 Will Skelton, Bernard Foley, Israel Folau, Laurie Weeks(res), Berrick Barnes 26 (2 tries, 8 goals) vs Gordon at Uni No.1 Oval 13.8.2011 at Uni No.1 Oval, 17 seasons Ted Raper ***4 vs Queensland 12.8.1882 at SCG Nathan Charles(res),Ben McCalman (res) and Nick Phipps (res). 26 (1 try, 3 goals, 5 p.goals), Grand Final vs Randwick Verses France 2nd Test 21.6.2014 at Allianz Stadium Berrick Barnes MOST FIRST GRADE GAMES: at on 2.10.10 ***Non Club Competition game, but mentioned in this section. 7 Nathan Charles, Sam Carter, Israel Folau, Will Skelton(res), Drew Hickey 25 (5 tries) vs Penrith at Uni No.1 Oval on 6.7.2002 Ben McCalman(res), Nick Phipps(res) and Bernard Foley(res) Rupert Rosenblum 256 (1962-77) MOST GOALS IN A GAME: 25 (1 try, 10 goals) vs West Harbour Verses New Zealand 1st Test 16.8.2014 at ANZ Stadium Daniel Halangahu MOST CONSECUTIVE 1ST GRADE GAMES: at Uni No.1 Oval 8.7.2006 Bill Wileman*** 12 vs Tasmania Uni 30.5.1948 Daniel Halangahu 25 (1 try, 10 goals) vs Souths at Forshaw Field 2.6.2007 Peter H. Knibbs 10 vs Drummoyne 25.4.1951 MOST POINTS SCORED BY SUFC PLAYERS IN A TEST MATCH: Micheal Griffin 101 (1999 till 2004) 25 (3 tries, 2 goals, 2 p.goals) vs Randwick Chris Malone 10 vs Warringah 29.7.2000 Angus Roberts 34 Israel Folau 2 tries, Will Skelton try, Nick Phipps try and Bernard Foley MOST FIRST GRADE GAMES BY A FORWARD: at No.1 Oval 28.4.2012 4 goals and 2 p.goals. Score 39-13 Daniel Halangahu 10 vs West Harbour 8.7.2006 Tim Davidson 166 (2003 -2013) Greg Jeloudev 25 (5 tries) vs Randwick at Coogee Oval 17.8.2013 Daniel Halangahu 10 vs Souths 2.6.2007 24 (2 tries, 5 goals, 2 p.goals) vs Macquarie Uni BROTHERS PLAYING THE BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS: Micheal Hawker ***Non Club Competition game, but mentioned in this section MOST FIRST GRADE GAMES BY A BACK: at Macquarie Uni Oval 22.7.1978, tries worth 4 pts this year Ed Carter in 2001 and brother Tom in 2013 Rupert Rosenblum 256 (1962-77) 24 (1 try, 4 goals, 4 p.goals) vs Campbelltown Mark Burgess MOST FIELD GOALS IN A GAME: Note: Tom scored 2 tries in this game at Campbelltown Oval 19.5.1979, tries worth 4 pts this year P.Fl y n n 2 verses Newtown at ASG 30.7.1887 ONLY PLAYED 1ST GRADE FOR UNI (100 GAMES OR MORE): Bill Wileman ***24 (12 goals ) vs Tasmania University 30.5.1948*** MOST PLAYERS FROM ANY SHUTE SHIELD CLUB, NSW TEAM Paul Daveniza (100) 1966 to 1970 and Ed Carter (101) 1997 to 2004 24 (6 goals, 4 p.goals) vs Warringah H.P.Abbott 2 verses Wallaroo at ASG 13.8.1892 VERSES BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS 2013: Chris Malone at Uni No.1 Oval 29.7.00 H.P.Abbott 2 verses Strathfield at ASG 25.6.1892 9 Paddy Ryan, Jeremy Tilse, Ollie Atkins, Will Skelton, Pat McCutcheon, SUFC HIGHEST POINT SCORER IN CLUB HISTORY: 24 (1 try, 2 goals, 5 p.goals) vs Norths Bernard Foley, Tom Carter, Peter Betham, Tom Kingston Ben Martin H.P.Abbott 2 verses Parramatta at Uni No.1 Oval 19.5.1894 Nathan Trist 1064 (2003-2013) at North Sydney Oval 28.6.2002 Alec W.Ross 2 verses YMCA at No.1 Oval 2.7.1927 (1st Grade) 475 points – 76 tries, 28 goals, 13 p.goals Chris Malone 23 (1 goal, 7 p.goals) vs Easts at T.G.Millner Fld 12.8.00 MOST PLAYERS IN A WARATAHS TOURING TEAM (ARGENTINA): B.J.Sheehan 2 verses Glebe.Balmain at No.1 Oval 23.7.1927 (Lower Grades) 589 points – 68 tries, 90 goals, 23 p.goals Bernard Foley 23 (1 try, 9 goals) vs Randwick at Coogee Oval 17.8.2013 11 Peter Betham, Berrick Barnes, Dave Dennis, Bernard Foley, Pat McCutcheon, Gary Smoker 2 verses Manly at No.1 Oval 20.4.1968 Paddy Ryan, Jeremy Tilse, Will Skelton, Tolu Latu, Sam Talakai, Liam Winton MOST CAREER POINTS: Berrick Barnes 22 (2 tries, 8 goals) vs Randwick at Coogee Oval 20.8.2011 Paul Wansey 2 verses Norths at No.1 Oval 19.8.1961 964 – (2003-2012) 38 tries, 249 goals, 90 p.goals, 2 f.goals 21 (6 p.goals, 1 fld goal) vs Wests David Croft Paul Wansey 2 verses Randwick at No.1 Oval 29.7.1961 MOST WARATAHS IN A 22 MAN TEAM: Daniel Halangahu (Daniel also has 69 points in 2nd Grade in 2003 which at Uni No.1 Oval 18.4.1987 puts his total to 1033) 21 (2 tries, 2 goals, 3 p.goals) vs Eastwood Rupert Rosenbulm 2 verses Gordon at No.1 Oval 5.4.1969 10 verses Highlanders 10.3.2012 in Dunedin. Bernard Foley, Tom Kingston, Mark Burgess at T.G.Millner Field 7.6.1980, tries worth 4 pts this year Berrick Barnes, Daniel Halangahu (Capt), Pat McCutcheon, Dave Dennis, David Croft 933 – (1982-1991) (includes Second Division) Rupert Rosenbulm 2 verses Randwick at Coogee Oval 7.4.1969 Berrick Barnes 21 (1 try, 8 goals) vs Gordon at Uni No.1 Oval 13.8.2011 , Paddy Ryan (Res), Jono Jenkins (Res) and Tom Carter (Res) Stu Boland 668 – (1964-1969) Rupert Rosenblum 2 verses Easts at Woollahra Oval 10.5.1969 21 (1 try, 5 goals, 2 p.goals) vs Gordon 629 – (2003-2014) 20 tries, 161 goals, 67 p.goals, 2 f.goals Dan Kelly Rupert Rosenbulm 2 verses Randwick at No.1 Oval 11.4.1970 MOST SUPA 15 UNIVERSITY PLAYERS ON FIELD AT ONE TIME: Dan P.Kelly (Dan also has 105 pts in 2nd grade 7 tries, 29 goals at 10.5.2014 4 p.goals which puts his total to 734) ***denotes not competition matches Rupert Rosenbulm 2 verses Parramatta at No.1 Oval 25.7.1970 12 Waratahs verses Rebels 24.5.2013 (2nd Half) Dave Dennis, Berrick Barnes, Paddy Ryan, Will Skelton, Bernard Foley, Peter Betham, Israel Folau, Chris Malone 584 – (1999-2011) 9 tries, 133 goals, 90 p.goals, 1 f.goal Note: Next 12 players scored tries when worth 3 points only. Micheal Hawker 2 verses Eastwood at T.G.Millner Field 7.6.1980 Lachlan Mitchell, Nick Phipps, Jarrod Saffy, Tom English, Mitch Inman Micheal Hawker 2 verses Randwick at No.1 Oval 13.6.1981 Nathan Trist 475 – (2003-2013) 76 tries, 28 goals, 13 p.goals H.P.Blaney 24 (4 tries, 6 goals) vs Balmain at Uni No.1 Oval 27.7.1901 12 Waratahs verses Rebels 21.3.2014 (Run on) Paddy Ryan, Will Skelton, Michael Griffin 445 – (1996-2006) 89 tries Micheal Hawker 2 verses Hornsby at No.1 Oval 29.8.1981 Dave Dennis, Nick Phipps, Bernard Foley, Peter Betham, Israel Folau, Otto E.Nothling 22 (5 tries, 2 goals, 1 pen goal) vs G.P.S Old.Boys 11.8.1923 Luke Burgess, Tom English, Mitch Inman, Lachlan Mitchell, Angus Roberts 435 – (2003-2014) 86 tries, 1 goal, 1 field goal (Tom also ***21 (6 goals, 3 p.goals) vs Queensland FIELD GOALS SCORED IN 1ST GRADE BY BROTHERS: has 97 pts 17 tries, 6 goals in 2nd Grade in 2002.03.04 and John Dowse Tom Carter at North Sydney Oval 14.5.1961 112 pts in Colts in 2002 14 tries, 15 goals, 4 p.goals which Ed Carter vs Wests at No.1 Oval 30.6.2001 21 (2 tries, 3 goals, 3 p.goals) vs Parramatta MOST SUFC WARATAHS ON FIELD AT SAME TIME: puts his total to 644) No record of Tom’s 2001 Colts scoring G.Connor at No.1 Oval 24.4.1940 Tom Carter vs Wests at No.1 Oval 28.6.2014 9 verses Western Force 9.6.2013 (2nd Half) Tom Carter (Capt), Tom Kingston, Brock James 377 – (2001-2003) 8 tries, 116 goals, 34 p.goals, 1 f.goal Bernard Foley, Peter Betham, Paddy Ryan, Will Skelton, Jeremy Tilse, John Taylor 21 (7 tries) vs Parramatta at Uni No.1 Oval 24.4.1971 Scott Stumbles 357 – (2003-2012) 40 tries, 56 goals, 15 p.goals MOST GOALS FROM A MARK: Ollie Atkins, Liam Winton R.G.Stanley 21 (3 tries, 6 goals) 14.7.1923 vs North Sydney at No.1 Oval Note: Pat McCutcheon pulled out of this game, just before kick off. Roland J. Pope 2 in 1894 vs Wallaroo at ASG 9.8.1884 (worth 3 points) MOST CAREER TRIES: George Cummins 21 (4 tries, 3 goals, p.goals) 22.4.1944, Opponent not sure L.J. Reynolds 2 in 1911 season (worth 3 points) 89 tries in 206 First grade games Bruce McFarlane 20 (2 tries, 7 goals) vs Tasmania Uni 25.5.1964*** MOST SUFC PLAYERS IN A SUPA 15 BACKLINE AT THE SAME Michael Griffin (Winger) (1996-2006) TIME: Norm Rutledge 20 (6 p.goals, 1 goal) 18-7-1942, Opponent not sure MOST TEAM TRIES IN A GAME: 86 tries in 168 First grade games 5 vs Brumbies 22.2.2013 at Bruce Stadium (2nd Half) Tom Carter (Centre) William Nicholas 19 (5 tries, 2 goals) vs Merewether-Carlton 20.4.1935*** 18 verses Tasmania Uni 25.5.1964 (Ground not sure)*** Nick Stirzaker, Tom English, Lachlan Mitchell, Mitch Inman, Alex Rokobaro (2003-2014) 19 (1 try, 5 goals, 2 p.goals) vs Drummoyne 76 tries in 119 First grade games John Dowse 17 verses Melbourne Uni 3.7.1948 (University Oval)*** 5 Melbourne Rebels vs Waratahs 21.3.2014 at Allianz Stadium, Nathan Trist (Winger/) at Drum Oval 16.4.1955 (Run on) Luke Burgess, Tom English, Mitch Inman, Lachlan Mitchell, (2005-2013) 15 verses Burwood 17.7.1881(Burwood Ground) 19 (2 tries, 2 goals, 3 p.goals) vs Randwick Angus Roberts, (Reserve) Tom Kingston 74 tries in 76 First grade games Ted Magrath (Winger) Dick Tooth 15 verses Penrith 21.8.2004 (Nepean Rugby Park) (1957-1963) at No.1 Oval 3.7.1954 15 verses Tasmania Uni 30.5.1948 (University Oval)*** 65 tries in 166 First grade games George Cummins 18 (3 tries, 3 goals,1 p.goal) vs Norths at No.1 Oval 22.4.44 MOST SUFC PLAYERS IN A SUPA 15 FORWARD PACK AT THE Tim Davidson (No 8) SAME TIME: (2003- 2013) ***Non Competition Club Game, but mention in this section 15 verses Gordon 10.8.2013 (University Oval) 57 tries in 54 First grade games 6 Waratahs vs 29.3.2014 at Kings Park, Durban S.A. (2nd Half) Peter Playford (Winger) Note: In 1948 kicking rules changed to (The run for placed kicks,went from 7 14 verses Randwick 30.6.1923 (University Oval) Paddy Ryan, Tolu Latu, Jeremy Tilse, Will Skelton, Dave Dennis, (2003-09) to 8 paces and must start off with left foot). Also must measure from the centre. 13 verses Easts 26.7.2014 (University Oval) Pat McCutheon MOST CAREER GOALS: 13 verses Gordon 13.8.2011 (University Oval) 6 Waratahs vs Bulls 19.4.2014 at Allianz Stadium (2nd Half) Same 6 as above MOST TRIES IN A GAME: Danial Halangahu (2003-12) 341 goals (774 points) 13 verses Wests 12.6.1920 (University Oval) John Taylor 7 vs Parramatta 24.4.1971 at No.1 Oval MOST SUFC BACKS ON THE FIELD IN A SUPA 15 GAME AT THE David Croft (1982-91) goals unknown (669 points) 13 verses Parramatta 12.6.1954 (Parramatta Oval) William H. SAME TIME: 6 vs Opponent not sure, 1932 Stuart Boland (1964-69) goals unknown (668 points) Hemingway 13 verses West Harbour 8.7.2006 (University Oval) 9 Waratahs Vs Rebels 21.3.2014 at Alliance Stadium, (Run on) Nick Phipps, Dan P. Kelly (2005-14) 230 goals (629 points) Stewart Boyce 6 vs Wairarapa N.Z tour of Aust 1964*** 13 verses Illawarra 6.4.2007 (WIN Stadium) Bernard Foley, Peter Betham, Israel Folau, Luke Burgess, Tom English, Mitch Inman, Lachlan Mitchell, Angus Roberts, (Reserve) Tom Kingston Chris Malone (1999-11) 224 goals (584points) Ralph Garner 5 vs Melbourne Uni 3.7.1948 at No.1 Oval*** 12 verses Burwood 26.6.1880 (Burwood Ground)

64 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 65 MOST TEAM TRIES IN A GAME: BROTHERS SCORING TRIES. FIRST GRADE: MOST TEAM TRIES SCORED IN A GRAND FINAL: OTHER RECORDS – 12 verses Easts 29.7.1933 (Woollarha Oval) The Farr.Jones brothers – Nick, Peter and Simon – each scored a try in a match 1919 team 9 tries vs Glebe-Balmain against Wests at Concord Oval 14.6.1985, Uni won 48-7 12 verses North Sydney 14.7.1923 (University Oval) 1953 team 7 tries vs Easts LOWER GRADES The Carter brothers – Ed and Tom scored three tries each vs Penrith at 12 verses St.George 2.5.1942 (Kogarah Oval) No.1 Oval on the 5.4.2003, Uni won 48-28 2005 team 7 tries vs Eastwood MOST CONSECUTIVE LOWER GRADE GAMES: 12 verses Canterbury 10.6.1983 (Second Division) The Boyce brothers ? 2013 team 7 tries vs Eastwood 12 verses United Services 22.4.1950 (University Oval)*** Dane Cole-Clarke 88 (2008 to 2011) QUICKEST TRY IN A GAME: BIGGEST GRAND FINAL (WIN) AND (SCORE) BY A SUFC 1ST XV: 12 verses Randwick 17.8.2013 (Coogee Oval) (Winger) from the kick off, of approximately 8-9 seconds vs Verses Eastwood 14/9/2013 at Concord Oval 51-6 (7 tries, 5 goals and 2 p.goals) ***Non Club Competition game, but mentioned in this section. Ted Magrath Norths at No.1 Oval, 30.4.1960 MOST POINTS IN A GAME: Greg Jeloudev (Winger) vs Easts at Woollahra Oval 20.4.2013 – 35 seconds MOST POINTS IN A SEASON: BIGGEST GRAND FINAL (WIN) AND (SCORE) BY ANY SHUTE Nathan Trist 64 – Fourth Grade vs Penrith 21.8.2004 David Dillon (Fullback) vs Warringah at No.1 Oval 18.6.2011 – 46 seconds SHIELD CLUB EVER: (Fullback) (at Nepean Rugby Park – 8 tries, 12 goals) 238 (1983 – 2nd Div) 14 tries, 37 goals, 35 p.goals, 1 Dave Loxton Verses Eastwood 14/9/2013 at Concord Oval 51-6. f.goal Ben Lenehan 44 – Fourth Grade vs Penrith 20.7.2013 LONGEST HOME GROUND WINNING SEQUENCE: (Winger) (at Uni No.1 Oval – 4 tries, 12 goals) Chris Malone 221 (2001) – 4 tries . 51 goals, 33 p.goals Last loss 13-22 verses (Warringah Round 8, 7th May 2005) to Round 1 verses MOST POINTS IN A GRAND FINAL: 33 – Third Grade vs Campbelltown 2.7.1983 Chris Mitchell Daniel Halangahu 210 (2009) – 5 tries, 58 goals, 22 p.goals, 1 f.goal***** Randwick 10.4.10, 7-37, 42 wins in a row or 1746 days. (at Campbelltown Showground) 26 Berrick Barnes 2010, 1 try, 3 goals and 5 p.goals (Position?) Brock James 209 (2003) – 2 tries, 65 goals, 23 p.goals **Not sure of break down** FIRST TIME ALL SUFC TEAMS PLAYED ON A SATURDAY Hayden Bushell 31 – Third Grade vs Parramatta 27.6.2009 David Croft 204 (1987) – 4 tries, 19 goals, 49 p.goals,1 f.goal ONLY 1ST GRADE GRAND FINAL TO GO INTO EXTRA TIME: AFTERNOON ON THE SAME GROUND AND A SEWN COAT OF (Winger) (at UniNo. 1 Oval 3 tries,8 goals) David Croft 203 (1985) – Break down not found yet ARMS WAS INTRODUCED ON THE JERSEYS: Sydney Uni vs Eastwood 16-16 after 80 mins, 24-9-2011 at Concord Oval Cameron Lawrence 30 – Fourth Grade vs Penrith 4.5.2013 The year was 1929 Stuart Boland 196 (1967) – Break down not found yet Note: has happen on 5 occasions in lower grades but never in 1st Grade. (Fullback) (at Nepean Rugby Park 4 tries and 5 goals) 30 – 3rd Grade v Penrith 13.5.2013 Chris Malone 193 (2000) – 2 tries, 48 goals, 28 p.goals, 1 f.goal MOST WINS AS FIRST GRADE CAPTAIN: Willie Du Plessis (at Nepean Rugby Park 4 tries the went on in 2nd Grade MOST TRIES BY A PLAYER IN A GRAND FINAL APPEARANCE: (Winger) *****Daniel’s 210 pts scored in 15 Games, Avg 14 pts per game. 28 games, 27 wins, 1 loss 96.42% success rate, and scored a further 2 tries, 6 for the afternoon) John A. K.Shaw Mick Best (Centre) 4 tries vs Easts 26.9.1953 at Sydney Show Ground (1887-1889) Matt Brecht 29 – Fourth Grade vs Penrith 13.5.2006 MOST TRIES IN A SEASON BY BROTHERS: 124 games, 111 wins 13 losses 89.51% success rate, Ralph Garner (Winger) 3 tries vs Easts 1951 at Sydney Sports Ground (Five-Eighth) (at Nepean Rugby Park – 1 try, 12 goals) Tim Davidson Farr-Jones brothers 40 in 1983 (2nd Div) Peter 22, Nick 13 and Simon 5 (2005-2013) Ben Lenehan 28 – Fourth Grade vs Gordon 25.5.2013 YOUNGEST UNIVERSITY 1ST XV IN CLUB HISTORY: (Winger) (at Chatswood Oval – 2 tries, 9 goals) MOST TRIES IN A SEASON: MOST GRAND FINALS CAPTAINED BY A 1ST GRADE PLAYER: The 1901 1st grade Premiers were all Undergraduates Bernard Foley 28 – Second Grade vs Parramatta 10.7.2010 Peter Playford 29 (2005 – SUFC and NSW club rugby record) 9 Tim Davidson (2005 till 2013), 8 wins (Five-Eighth) (at UniNo.1 Oval – 2 tries, 9 goals) The 1945 Grand Final side average age was 20 years 6 months Cameron Lawrence 28 – Fourth Grade vs Manly 21.4.2012 Peter Farr-Jones 22 (1983 – Second Division) NUMBER CHANGE: The 1960 side average age was 21 years 4 months (Fullback) (at Keirle Park – 2 tries, 3 goals, 4 p.goals) Nathan Trist 21 (2009) Note: In 1969 the numbers on the jersey were swapped about, 15 to 1, so No.1 28 – Second Grade vs Gordon Round 4, 2012 Greg Jeloudev 21 (2013) was now prop and No.15 now the fullback. FIRST FULLBACK TO SCORE A TRY IN CLUB COMPETITION David Fong (at Chatswood Oval – 2 tries, 4 goals, 1 pen goal. SINCE 1900: (Halfback) David then went onto 1st Grade as a replacement and Ted Magrath 20 (1959) MOST GRAND FINAL APPEARANCES: B.W.Cameron Vs Gordon at Chatswood Oval 30.5.1942 scored a try and a goal for 28 points for the afternoon) Ted Magrath 20 (1962) Tom Carter 11, eight 1st grade, two 2nd grade, one Colts (2002-2013) Cameron Lawrence 27 – Third Grade vs Penrith 26.5.2012 (Fullback) (at Nepean Rugby Park – 3 tries, 6 goals) Bob Egerton 20 (1985) Tim Davidson 10, nine 1st grade, one Colts (2002-2013) LONGEST PERIOD OF UNI TEAMS MAKING THE SEMI FINALS Cameron Lawrence 27 – Third Grade vs Eastwood 4.8.2012 Tim Davidson 19 (2005) (GRADE AND COLTS): Nathan Trist 10, four 1st grade, four 2nd grade and two Colts (2001-2013) (Fullback) (at T.G.Millner Field – 3 tries, 6 goals) From 1932 till 1951 season (20 years in a row) a grade side made the semis Michael Griffin 19 (2005) 9, one 1st grade, five 2nd grade, one 4th grade & two David Fong 26 – Third Grade vs Penrith 17.5.2014 Scott Cameron From 1995 till 2014 season (20 years in a row) a grade or colts side made the James Dargaville 19 (2014) Colts (2000-2013) (Halfback) (at Uni No.1 Oval – 2 tries, 8 goals) semis Otto Nothling 17 (1923) Dean Mumm 8, seven 1st grade and one Colts (2004-2011) Dan C.W.Kelly 26 – Third Grade vs Wests 4.8.2007 From 1958 till 1970 season (13 years in a row) a grade side made the semis (Five-Eighth) (at Concord Oval – 2 tries, 5 goals, 2 p.goals) 7, all 1st grade (1998-2011) Nathan Trist 17 (2010) Note: Uni never made semi finals in any grade in 1925, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1952, Byron Hodge 25 – Second Grade vs Penrith 17.5.2014 Al Campbell 7, all 1st grade (1999-2008) 1957, 1971, 1973, 1978, 1982, 1991. (2nd Row) (at Uni No.1 Oval – 1 try, 10 goals) MOST GOALS IN A SEASON: 7, five in 1st grade, one in 2nd grade, one in 3rd grade Scott Stumbles Tim Mornane 25 – Third Grade vs Penrith 13.8.2005 Brock James 88-209 pts for season (2003) (1998-2011) LONGEST PERIOD OF UNI TEAMS CONTINUOUS APPEARANCES (Fullback) (at Uni No.1 Oval – 1 try, 10 goals) IN GRAND FINALS (GRADE AND COLTS): Chris Malone 84-201 pts for season (2001) Daniel Halangahu 7, six 1st grade, one 2nd grade (2003-2011) 25 – Second Grade vs Souths 30.8.2008 From 1996 till 2014 19 years in a row Jeremy Atkins (at Forshaw Rugby Park – 1 try, 10 goals – also came Daniel Halangahu 81-210 pts for season (2009) Dave Dennis 7, five 1st grade, two Colts (2004-2013) From 1885 till 1893, 9 years in a row (Five-Eighth) on in First Grade and scored 2 tries – 35 points for the Jeremy Tilse 7, six 1st grade, one Colts (2005-2013) Chris Malone 77-183 pts for season (2000) afternoon) 6, three 1st grade, one 2nd grade, one 3rd grade, From 1960 till 1965, 6 years in a row Daniel Halangahu 74-172 pts for season (2008) Nigel Staniforth Cameron Lawrence 25 – Third Grade vs Penrith 20.7.2013 one Colts (2000-2006) From 1953 till 1956, 4 years in a row (Fullback) (at Uni No.1 Oval – 5 tries) Dave Loxton 73-238 pts for season (1983) – (Second Division) Nick Haydon 6, three 1st grade, two 2nd grade, one Colts (2001-2008) 25 – Fourth Grade vs Penrith 29.3.2014 Jack Leger-Ryan David Croft 70-204 pts for season (1987) LAST TIME LOST ALL GRADES ON SAME DAY: (at Nepean Rugby Park – 4 tries then came on in Third Rupert Rosenbulm 5, four 1st grade, one 3rd grade (1961-1977) (No.8) Grade game to score another try, 5 for the afternoon). Scott Stumbles 68-151 pts for season (2005) Micheal Griffin 5, all 1st grade (1998-2006) Verses Wests on 23.4.2010 at Uni No.1 Oval Round 4 Ben Lenehan 24 – Fourth Grade vs Norths 11.5.2013 Prior to the above date we go back to 1996, therefore have lost all grades on Stuart Boland ?-166 pts for season (1966) goals not known ? Luke Inman 5, four 1st grade, one Colts (1997-2006) (Winger) (at Uni No.1 Oval – 2 tries, 7 goals) same day, only once the pasted 19 seasons Stuart Boland ?-196 pts for season (1967) goals not known ? Will Caldwell 5, four 1st grade one Colts (2001-2008 B.Finlay 24 – Fourth Grade vs Penrith 1.8.1998 (Position ?) (at Uni No.1 Oval – 1 try, 8 goals, 1 pen goal) Stuart Boland ?-188 pts for season (1968) goals not known ? Stuart Boyce 4, all 1st grade (1961-1964) LONGEST LOSING SEQUENCE BY UNI 1ST XV: Cameron Lawrence 24 – Fourth Grade vs Souths 18.8.2012 David Croft ?-203 pts for season (1985) goals not known ? H.C.Hingst 4, all 1st grade (1919-1926) Eight in a row, Round 9 1982 Vs Randwick till Round 16 Vs Easts (Fullback) (at Uni No.1 Oval – 2 tries, 7 goals) Dan P. Kelly 58-129 pts for season (2014) B.Windeyer 4, all 1st grade (1923-1927) Note: Still researching above Stat. Josh Munro 24 – Fourth Grade vs Gordon 8.8.2009 Kevin O’Hara 54-175 pts for season (1974) W.B.Sheehan 4, all 1st grade (1923-1927) (Halfback) (at Uni No.1 Oval – 1 try, 8 goals, 1 pen goal) LONGEST WINNING SEQUENCE BY UNI 1ST XV: Bernard Foley 24 – Second Grade vs Souths 17.7.2010 William P. Nicholls ?-198 pts for season (1936) goals not known ? A.W.Ross 4, all 1st grade (1924-1928) (Five-Eighth) (at University No.1 Oval – 1 try, 5 goals and 3 p.goals) Norm H. Rutledge ?-189 pts for season (1942) goals not known ? First game 1887 till Game 8 1892 (6 years, 56 wins in a row) Justin Bosilkovski 24 – Second Grade vs Manly 28.8.2010 MOST GRAND FINAL APPEARANCES BY BROTHERS: Round 2 1983 Vs Canterbury thru to Round 3 Vs St.George 1984 (21 wins in a row) (Five-Eighth) (at Uni No.1 Oval – 9 goals, 2 p.goals ) TRIPLE TRIES ON FIRST GRADE DEBUT: Carter brothers 18 Charles, Colts 1995, 1997 and Grade 1998 Eddie Bredenhann 24 – Second Grade vs Wests 23.4.2011 Tom Carter 3 versus Penrith 5.4.2003 University Oval Ed, Colts 1997 and Grade 1999, 2000 and 2001 MOST CONSECUTIVE WINS OVER 50 POINTS: (Halfback) (at UniNo.1 Oval 2 tries and 7 goals) 3 versus Souths 1.9.2007 University Oval 2011 season, 5 in a row. Eddie Bredenhann 24 – Second Grade vs Penrith 23.7 Andrew Logan Tom, Colts 2002, 2003, Grade 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, (Trevor Allen Competition) 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Penrith 62-7, Norths 57-20, Souths 52-20, Gordon 81-12 and Randwick 65-17 (Halfback) (at Uni No.1 Oval 2 tries and 7 goals)

66 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 67 MOST POINTS IN A GAME: MOST CAREER POINTS: MOST POINTS IN A SEASON: MOST TRIES IN A SEASON: 613 points (1998-2004) P.S tewa r t 24 – Second Grade vs Hornsby 29.7.1978 Greg Thompson Justin Bosilkovski 295 (2010) Nick Edwards 20 (2007) in 19 games (Not Sure) (at Waitara Oval 2 tries and 8 goals) 4 pts a try 1978 17 tries, 156 goals, 70 p.goals, 2 f.goals 589 points (2003-2013) David Dillon 254 (2004) Cameron Lawrence 20 (2013) in 16 games Andrew Hendry Nathan Trist 23 – Third Grade vs Warringah 24.7.1999 68 tries, 90 goals, 23 p.goals (Fullback/Winger/ Cameron Lawrence 246 (2012) Willie Du Plessis 19 (2013) in 19 games (at Uni No.1 Oval 3 tries, 4 goals) 568 points (2003-2014) Five-Eighth) David Dillon 32 tries, 144 goals, 39 p.goals, 1 f.goal Matt Brecht 240 (2006-Meldrum Cup-Subbies) Ben Lenehan 19 (2013) in 15 games Note: next three players scored when tries were worth 3 points only 552 points (2005-2008) Dan C.W.Kelly (Snr) B.McFarland 20 – Inter-Varsity vs Tasmania 25.5.1964 16 tries, 131 goals, 70 p.goals Hayden Bushell 228 (2009) Zumbayr Abrahams 18 (2011) in 23 games (Unknown) (In Melbourne – 2 tries, 7 goals) 529 points (2008-2010) Justin Bosilkovski Ben Lenehan 209 (2013) Josh Koops 17 (2011) in 21 games John Dowse 19 – Second Grade vs Randwick 3.7.1954 22 tries, 151 goals, 39 p.goals (Winger) (at Uni No.1 Oval – 1 try, 2 goals, 3 p.goals, 1 f.goal) 501 points (2010-2013) Hugh Darwell 174 (1983 ) Nick Hagen 17 (2003) in 21 games Cameron Lawrence William Nicholas 19 – Second Grade vs Gordon 31.7.1937 64 tries, 70 goals, 13 p.goals Nathan Trist 174 ( 2004) Tom Tombelson 17 (2009) in 16 games (Unknown) (at Chatswood Oval – 3 tries, 5 goals) 454 points (2011-2014) Jack Macklin 15 tries, 119 goals, 47 p.goals Nathan Trist 168 (2005) Darren Amituania 17 (2008) in 18 games 452 points (2012-2014) MOST TRIES IN A GAME: David Fong 21 tries, 139 goals, 23 p.goals David Fong 166 (2012) Fadi Saad 17 (2014) in 18 games Nathan Trist 8 4th grade 447 points (1998-2004) Andrew Hendry Jack Macklin 160 (2012) Luke van der Rijt 16 (2005) in 25 games (Fullback) (v Penrith, Nepean Rugby Park – 21.8.2004) 26 tries, 88 goals, 45 p.goals, 2 f.goals 6 3rd grade Steve Harding 158 (2000) Mark O’Dare 16 (2012) in 18 games Willie Du Plessis 375 points (2000-2006) (v Penrith scored 4 tries then went on in 2nd grade and Nick Hagen (Winger) 75 tries scored a further 2 tries Nepean Rugby Park 4.5.2013) Byron Hodge 157 (2013) Paul Gresham 15 (1983) in 17 games 2nd Div 337 points (1999-2002) Steve Harding ? Wesley 6 2nd grade 19 tries, 91 goals, 20 p.goals Jamie Ross 156 (1983) Nathan Trist 15 (2004) in 13 games (Unknown) (v Glebe, Uni No.1 Oval – 22.7.1911) 329 points (2012-2014) Byron Hodge Eddie Brenenhan 156 ( 2011) ? Richardson 5 2nd grade 4 tries, 105 goals, 33 p.goals Nathan Trist 15 (2005) in 22 games (Unknown) (v Glebe, Uni No.1 Oval – 22.7.1911) David Fong 155 (2013) Levi Dodd 15 (2011) in 20 games Brian Green 5 3rd grade (Winger) (v Penrith, Nepean Rugby Pk – 23.6.2007) MOST CAREER TRIES: W.P.Nicholas 152 (1937) Levi Dodd 15 (2013) in 20 games Peter Egan 5 4th grade Nick Hagen 75 in 122 games (2000-2006) Byron Hodge 152 (2014) Jack Sullivan 15 (2014) in 16 games (Unknown) (v Smithfield 2nd Div 1983 – Ground Unknown Nathan Trist 68 in 83 games (2003-2013) K.Chisholm 5 2nd grade Greg Thompson 149 (2003) (Unknown) (v St.George, Uni No.1 Oval – 12.8.1939) Cameron Lawrence 64 in 71 games (2010-2013) Andrew Hendry 141 (2001) MOST GOALS IN A SEASON: B.A.Oxenham 5 2nd grade Julian James 50 in 104 games (2005-2013) (Winger) (v Aust Garrison Hospital, No.1 Oval – 28.6.1939) Sione Kaivelata 140 (2012) (All Tries) Justin Bosilkovski 112 ( 2010 ) E.B. Riley 5 2nd grade Nick Edwards 48 in 79 games (2003-2012) Bill Macklin 140 (2014) (Unknown) (v St.George,Eskinville Oval – 19.5.1906) Matt Brecht 90 (2006 Meldrum Cup) Levi Dodd 5 2nd grade Jack Macklin 139 ( 2011) MOST TRIES BY A TEAM IN A GAME: David Dillon 86 (2004) (Winger) (v Penrith, Nepean Rugby Park – 4.5.2013) Al Hayes 137 (1964) (First lower grade player to reach a century) Cameron Lawrence 5 3rd grade Second Grade 20 vs Glebe, 22.7.1911 at Uni No.1 Oval (3 pts a try) Hayden Bushell 74 ( 2009 ) (F’Back) (v Penrith, Uni No.1 Oval – 20.7.2013) Third Grade 23 vs Penrith, 20.7.2013 at Uni No. 1 Oval David Fong 135 (2014) Byron Hodge 70 (2013) 5 4th grade Jack Leger-Ryan (v Penrith, Nepean Rugby Park 29.3.2014) four tries in Fourth Grade 23 vs Penrith, 21.8.2004 at Nepean Rugby Park Jamie Ross 134 (1983) 2nd Div (No.8) 4th grade and another when he went onto 3rds as a Fifth Grade 14 vs Penrith, 19.5.2001 at St. John’s No.2 Oval Greg Thompson 132 (2001) replacement MOST GRAND FINAL APPEARANCES IN LOWER GRADES: Subbies 15 vs Bronte Savers, 22.4.2006 at St. Pauls Oval. Cameron Lawrence 128 (2013) 7, Colts 2 2000, 2001, 2nd Grade 2003, 2004, 2005, (Meldrum Cup) Scott Cameron 2006, 4th grade 2013 MOST GOALS IN A GAME: Lindsay Rimes 125 (2000) Alistar Boyd 5, Colts 3 1998, 1999, 2000, Colts 2 2001, 4th Grade 2002 Justin Bosilkovski 14 (Third Grade v Penrith, University No.1 Oval 7.5.2008) MOST TRIES ON DEBUT GAME: James Cameron 117 ( 2011)

Nathan Trist 12 (Fourth Grade v Penrith, Nepean Rugby Park 21.8.2004) Tom Tombleson 4 vs Penrith 8.3.2009 4th grade (Emu Rugby Park) Jack Macklin 114 ( 2013 ) BIGGEST WIN: Matt Brecht 12 (Fourth Grade v Penrith, Nepean Rugby Park 13.5.2006) Micheal Beleinacere 4 vs Norths 7.5.2011 4th grade (Uni No.1 Oval) Rennie Field 110 (2000) Second Grade 109-0 verses Parramatta, 4.4.2009 (Two Blues Oval) Ben Lenehan 12 (Fourth Grade v Penrith, Uni No.1 Oval 20.7.2013) Joe Kavoa 4 vs Souths 12.5.2012 5th grade (Forshaw Rugby Park) Sam English 110 ( 2013 ) 4 vs Penrith 29.3.2014 4th grade (Nepean Rugby Park) Third Grade 153-0 versus Penrith, 20.7.2013 (Uni No.1 Oval) David Fong 11 (Third Grade v Penrith, Uni No.1 Oval 20.7.2013) Jack Leger-Ryan (Jack scored a fifth try same day when he went onto 3rd Jason Hofmeyr 106 (2014) Fourth Grade 139-0 versus Penrith, 21.8.2004 (Nepean Rugby Park) 11 (Fourth Grade v Eastwood, T.G.Millner Field No.2 Grade as a replacement) Will Stow David Dillon 105 (2014) 13.6.2009) Fifth Grade 84-0 versus Penrith, 26.5.2001 (St. John’s Oval) Steve Harding 104 (2001) Tim Mornane 10 (Third Grade v Penrith, University No.1 Oval 13.8.2005) QUICKEST TRY IN A GAME: Meldrum Cup 98-15 versus Bronte, 22.7.2006 (St. Pauls Oval) 10 (Second Grade v Southern Districts, Forshaw Rugby 11 seconds, Fourth Grade v Parramatta Rennie Field 101 (2003) Jeremy Atkin Sam English Note: Second Grade Vs Glebe, 22.7.1911 scored 20 tries and 4 conversions, Field 3.8.2008) 6.4.2013 (Merrylands RSL Park) Nick Edwards 100 (2007) by today scoring would have been 108-0. There score was 68-0. 10 (Second Grade v Penrith, University No.1 Oval 12 seconds, Third Grade v Gordon Dan C Kelly Micheal Pollastri 10.5.2008) 10.8.2013 (Uni No.1 Oval) Andrew Hendry 100 (2003) Note: The 2006 Meldrum Cup side lost to Bronte in Grand Final same year, 15-18. 15 seconds, Fourth Grade v Penrith Dan C Kelly 10 (Third Grade v Penrith, Weekender Park 2.8.2008) Matt Durrant Ben Cannon 100 (2013) 21.8.2004 (Nepean Rugby Park) 10 (Second Grade vs Gordon, University No.1 Oval 25.6. Angus Roberts 15 seconds,Third Grade v Penrith BIGGEST LOSS: 2011) Harry Marples 4.5.2013 (Nepean Rugby Park) MOST TRIES IN A SEASON: Second Grade 12-71 versus Eastwood, 23.8.1997 (T.G.Millner Field) Bill Macklin 10 (Fourth Grade vs Gordon, Chatswood Oval 10.5.2014) 15 seconds, Third Grade v Penrith Micheal Pollistri 4.5.2013 (Nepean Rugby Park) Sione Kaivelata 28 (2012) in 16 games Third Grade 0-36 verses Norths, 22.8.1964 (North Sydney Oval) Byron Hodge 10 (Second Grade vs Penrith, Uni No.1 Oval 17.5.2014) Cameron Lawrence 25 (2012) in 18 games Fourth Grade 7-43 versus Randwick, 5.8.2000 (Coogee Oval)

MOST FIELD GOALS IN A GAME: QUICKEST CENTURY IN A SEASON: John Reid 22 (1964) in 18 games Fifth Grade 0-58 versus Randwick, 21.8.1982 (St. John’s Oval) 5 games, 104 points Vs Souths at Forshaw Rugby Park Cameron Lawrence David Kearney 3 vs Gordon at No.1 Oval 1.8.1987 on 12.5.2012 10 tries, 18 goals, 6 p.goals Sam English 22 (2013) in 21 games Kentwell Cup 0-52 verses AMP, 9.5.1964 (Ground unknown)

68 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 69 HIGHEST 1ST GRADE LEADING HIGHEST 1ST GRADE LEADING FIRST GRADE HIGHEST POINT SCORER AND POINTS SCORER TRY SCORER POINTS SCORER TRY SCORER HIGHEST TRY SCORER SINCE 1866 1948 W(Bill) Wileman 55 1948 Ralph Garner 9 1983 David Loxton 238 1983 Peter Farr-Jones 22

Before 1880, 1 point for try 1949 W(Bill) Wileman 100 1949 Ralph Garner 10 1984 David Croft 60 1984 Nick Farr-Jones 7 1880: tries worth 2 points 1950 Peter Knibbs 77 1950 Ralph Garner 9 1985 David Croft 203 1985 Bob Egerton 20 1881-1971: tries worth 3 points 1951 Peter Knibbs 45 1951 John Solomon 8 1972-1992 tries worth 4 points 1986 David Croft 138 1986 Rob McEwan 4 1993- tries worth 5 points Note: Only have records for 5 games in 1951 season. 1987 David Croft 204 1987 David Croft eq 4

HIGHEST 1ST GRADE LEADING HIGHEST 1ST GRADE LEADING 1952 John.D.Brockoff 51 1952 John.D.Brockoff 8 Richard Dowsett eq 4 POINTS SCORER TRY SCORER POINTS SCORER TRY SCORER 1953 John Solomon 16 1953 Mick Best eq 7 Damian Frawley eq 4 From 1866 to 1932 no century was reached. C.A.Pockley eq 6 Peter Barnard eq 7 1988 David Croft 78 1988 David James 5 1866 Michael O’Meara 3 1866 Michael O’Meara 1 1911 L.S.Reynolds 53 1911 C.A.Pockley 9 Note: Only have records for 6 games in 1953. 1989 David Croft 81 1989 Jim Fenwicke 6 Note: Only have records from one game in 1866 season. 1912 E.A. Southee 56 1912 E.A. Southee 14*** 1954 John Dowse 31 1954 Peter Barnard 11 1990 Anthony Merlo 118 1990 Bob Egerton 10 1877 ?.Waldron 3 1877 ?.Fitzpatrick 2 1913 R.Aspinall 29 1913 G.Harden 4 Note: Only have records for 3 games for John in 1954. 1991 David Croft 124 1991 Richie Maher 10 Note: Only have records from one game in 1877 season. 1914 N.G.Sutton 27 1914 N.G.Sutton 9 1955 John Dowse 130^^ 1955 Rod Phelps 11 1992 Dave Kearney 128 1992 Michael Forsythe eq 6 1879 R.Bowman 15 1879 E.J.Raper 4 1915 J.Morgan 18 1915 J.Morgan 6 1956 John Dowse 78 1956 Deery Hill 11 1880 R.Bowman 39 1880 E.J.Raper 5 No games due to WW1 Dave Kearney eq 6 1957 Mal Stuart 100 1957 Lloyd Hughes 9 1881 W.Flynn 18 1881 E.J.Raper eq 5 1919 E.M.Shepherd 36 1919 E.M.Shepherd 12 Brad Pillinger eq 6 1958 Mal Stuart 107 1958 Lloyd Hughes 15*** C. Rygate eq 5 1920 T.Lawton 69 1920 C.R.Farquhar 11 1993 John Taylor 103 1993 Craig Dean eq 8 1959 Mal Stuart 107 1959 Ted Magrath 20*** 1882 J.A.Flynn 34 1882 J.A.Flynn eq 5 1921 O.Nothling 31 1921 J.R.Black 8 Nick Hill eq 8 1960 Geoff Chapman 34 1960 Stewart Boyce 9 1883 P.Bayliss 18 1883 E.J.Raper 6 1922 R.G.Stanley 43 1922 Otto Nothling 17*** 1994 Jason Thompson 72 1994 Nick Hill 11 1961 Mal Stuart 63 1961 Stewart Boyce 14 1884 H.M.Bayliss 25 1884 C.L.Tange eq 4 1923 R.G.Stanley 74 1923 Otto Nothling 20*** 1995 Ollie Harvey 141 1995 Matt Duffy 6 1962 Geoff Chapman 110 1962 Ted.Magrath 20 J.R.Wood eq 4 1924 M.Hesslein 70^^ 1924 Otto Nothling 10 1996 Joe Robinson 55 1996 Richie Maher 8 1963 Geoff Chapman 103 1963 Rupert Rosenbulm 6 1885 J.R.Wood 21 1885 L.E.F. Neill 4 1925 A.W.Ross 42 1925 R.H.Foote 8 1997 Tim Kelaher 91 1997 Andrew Harding 10 1964 Paul Wansey 113 1964 Jim Boyce 14 1886 J.R.Wood 53 1886 J.R.Wood 7 1926 A.W.Ross 60 1926 A.M Johnstone 14*** 1998 Mark Catchpole 65 1998 Mark Catchpole 13 1965 Paul Wansey 83 1965 Rupert Rosenblum 11 1887 J.R.Wood 18 1887 C.L.Tange 6 1927 W.B.J.Sheehan 55 1927 W.H.Mann 11 1999 Chris Malone 160 1999 Mark Catchpole eq 11 1966 Stuart Boland 169 1966 Hamish Munro 11 1888 H.M.Bayliss 16 1888 L.E.F.Neill 3 1928 I.M.Edwards 37 1928 W.H.Mann eq 7 Ed Carter eq 11 1967 Stuart Boland 196 1967 Stewart Boyce 20 1889 P.Fl y n n 34 1890 P.B.Colquhoun 3 W.H.Hemingway eq 7 2000 Chris Malone 193 2000 Scott Stumbles 8 1968 Stuart Boland 188 1968 Terry Forman ? 1890 P.B.Colquhoun 53 1890 P.B.Colquhoun 7 1929 J.M.Gibson 19 1929 W.H.Mann eq 4 2001 Chris Malone 221 2001 Matt Nethery 13 1969 Stuart Boland 115 1969 Gary Smoker eq 5 1891 H.P.Abbott 27 1891 H.P.Abbott 7 J.M.Gibson eq 4 2002 Ben Martin 183 2002 Ben Martin 14 John Winchester eq 5 1892 J.E.Moulton 72 1892 J.E.Moulton 9 1930 W.H.Hemingway 53 1930 W.H.Hemingway 13 2002 Brock James 160 Geoff Hodgkinson eq 5 1893 H.P.Abbott 32 1893 H.P.Abbott 3 1931 W.H.Hemingway 59 1931 W.H.Hemingway 8 2003 Brock James 209 2003 Lenny Beckett 15 1970 Gary Smoker 97 1970 Terry Forman 12 1894 H.Rowlands 26 1894 W.L.Walker 6 1932 S.K.Kennedy 23 1932 A.K.Kennedy 5 2004 Daniel Halangahu 156 2004 Peter Playford 16 1895 H.P.Abbott 25 1895 W.A.Shortland 8 1933 A.K.Kennedy 44 1933 D.I. Burfitt 14*** 1971 Rupert Rosenblum 146 1971 John Taylor 17 2005 Scott Stumbles 166 2005 Peter Playford 29*** 1896 P.B.Colquhoun 16 1896 P.B.Colquhoun 4 1934 R.Westfield 89^^ 1934 A.K.Kennedy 7 1972 Rupert Rosenblum 109 1972 John Taylor 12 2006 Daniel Halangahu 109 2006 Tom Carter 10 1897 W.A.Shortland 16 1897 W.A.Shortland 4 1935 William P. Nicholas 106++^^ 1935 William P.Nicholas 9 1973 Rupert Rosenbulm 87 1973 Garry Foster 9 2007 Daniel Halangahu 117 2007 Tom Carter 12 1898 H.P.Blaney 21 1898 H.P.Blaney 7 1936 William P.Nicholas 198++^^ 1936 William P.Nicholas 17 1974 Kevin O’Hara 175 1974 Garry Foster 10 2008 Daniel Halangahu 197 2008 Jerry Yanuyanutawa eq 11 1899 G.B.Thomas 18 1899 H.D.Braund 4 1937 F.Gray 71 1937 John Hardcastle 11 1975 Phil Crowe 42 1975 Tony Freestone eq 4 2008 Dan P Kelly 120 Nathan Trist eq 11 1900 H.P.Blaney 68 1900 H.P.Blaney 12*** 1938 W.H.Travers 51 1938 B.A.Taylor 7 Jim L’Estrange eq 4 2009 Daniel Halangahu 210 1901 H.P.Blaney 67 1901 S. McDowall 12*** 1939 H.Denning 100 1939 Doug. McCloskey 16*** 1976 Phil Crowe 126 1976 Phil Crowe 8 Nathan Trist 172 1902 H.P.Blaney 49 1902 N.Barker 9 1940 Norm H. Rutledge 73 1940 Phil Hardcastle 8 1977 Kevin O’Hara 119 1977 Bruce Clements 4 2009 Nathan Trist 21 1903 R.Harris 27 1903 V.S.Futter 5 1941 Norm H. Rutledge 141^^ 1941 Norm H.Rutledge 10 1978 Micheal Hawker 92 1978 Tom Jenkins eq 6 2010 Dan P Kelly 108 2010 Nathan Trist 17 1904 C.A.Verge 24 1904 V.S Futter eq 7*** 1942 Norm H. Rutledge 189++^^ 1942 Norm H.Rutledge 11 Hugh Wolfenden eq 6

A.D.W Fisher eq 7*** 1943 George Cummins Jr. 58 1943 George Cummins Jr. 7 1979 Mark Burgess 72 1979 Andrew Perkins 17 2011 Berrick Barnes 104 2011 Bernard Foley 13

1905 V.S.Futter 30 1905 V.S.Futter 10 1944 George Cummins Jr.130 ^^ 1944 George Cummins Jr. 12 1980 Mark Burgess 119 1980 Mark Burgess eq 4 2012 Dan P Kelly 100 2012 Angus Roberts 11

1906 A.J.McKenzie 35 1906 V.S Futter 7 1945 Brian Piper 84 1945 Ted Barton 16 Phil Crowe eq 4 2013 Greg Jeloudev 111 2013 Greg Jeloudev 21***

1907 H.Waddell 36 1907 N.G.Barker 6 1946 J.Stenmark 51 1946 T.McBride eq 5 Bill Meagher eq 4 2014 Dan P Kelly 139 2014 James Dargaville 19

1908 C.A.Verge 32 1908 James C.Hughes 9*** Jack Devery eq 5 1981 Dave Gallagher 42 1981 Micheal Hawker eq 4 ^^ Denotes Leading point scorer that season (all clubs)

1909 C.A.Verge 25 1909 C.A.Pockley 6 Elliott Masters eq 5 David Vaux eq 4 ++ Denotes Semi Final, Final and Grand Final Points included

1910 E.M.Fisher 39 1910 R.Adamson eq 6 1947 J.Stenmark 41 1947 Elliott Masters 7 1982 David Loxton 99 1982 Damien Brown 9 *** Denotes highest try scorer in 1st Grade Competition (all Clubs)

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APPEARANCES FROM 1865 YEAR PREMIERS SCORE RUNNERS UP

YEAR PREMIERS SCORE RUNNERS UP First past the post if not equal after normal rounds.

No semi finals, finals etc just first past the post system 1900 Glebe Sydney Uni Glebe Undefeated Premiers in 2nd and 3rd grade competitions also in 1900 Joint Premiers 1865 Sydney Uni and Sydney F.C. Joint Premiers 1901 Sydney Uni and Glebe 8 clubs in Comp Easts, Wests, Souths, Norths, Syd Uni, Balmain, Glebe and Newtown 1866 * Sydney Uni 1902 Wests 4-3 Sydney Uni 1867 * Sydney Uni 1903 Easts Glebe at Uni No.1 Oval on the 26.8.1902 The 50th Queen's 1868 * Sydney Uni and Joint Premiers Own Regiment 1904 Sydney Uni North Syd Joint Premiers with Glebe in 2nd Grade this season 1869 * Sydney Uni 1905 South Sydney Glebe

at Uni No.1 Oval on the 8.9.1906 Sydney/Easts in top four. Sydney Uni withdrew from comp 1906 Glebe 16-8 Newtown 1870 * Wallaroo to go to New Zealand 1907 Glebe 13-0 Sydney Uni at the S.C.G on the 31.8.1907 1871 * Sydney Uni and Wallaroo F.C. Joint Premiers

1872 * Wallaroo Sydney Uni 1908 Newtown 17-0 Sydney Uni at the S.C.G on the 3.8.1908

1873 * Sydney Uni and Wallaroo F.C. Joint Premiers 1909 Glebe 17-6 South Sydney at the S.C.G. on the ?

7 Comps 1 R/Up 1910 * Newtown 14-5 Glebe

1911 Newtown 27-10 Sydney Uni At Uni No.1 Oval on ? UNDER SOUTHERN RUGBY UNION 1874-1891 1912 Glebe 6-5 Wests At Uni No.1 Oval on 7.9.1912

YEAR PREMIERS SCORE RUNNERS UP 1913 Easts Glebe

1874 * Wallaroo at Uni No.1 on 29.8.1914 (11 teams in Comp) Randwick, North Sydney, Balmain, St. George, 1914 Glebe 29-11 South Sydney South Sydney, Wests, Easts, Manly, SU, Newtown and Glebe 1875 Sydney Uni and Waratah Joint Premiers 1915-18 No Comp WS,ES,Manly,S.U.,Newt and Glebe. (1915, 10 teams no Wests but a Mosman instead) 1876 Wallaroo at Sydney Sports Ground, Referee Mr. T.H.Bosward (Only six clubs in comp, Sydney Uni, 1919 Sydney Uni 39-25 Glebe-Balmain 1877 Sydney Uni Glebe, Manly, Easts, YMCA and Cambridge

1878 Wallaroo and *Waratah Joint Premiers Under the NSWRU 1919-1965, 1987-1988, 1992-2010

1879 Wallaroo 1920 Sydney Uni Easts

1880 Wallaroo 1921 Easts 9-6 Manly at Manly Oval

1881 Sydney Uni 1922 Manly 6-6 Glebe-Balmain at Manly Oval. Manly being in front on Competition points take the premiership in 1922

1882 Sydney Uni 4 Comps 5 R/Up 1883 Redfern Gardiner Challenge Cup 1883-1889 In 1883, The 'Gardiners Cup' was introduced for the premiership of the Senior Rugby 1884 Burwood Competition in Sydney. SHUTE SHIELD COMPETITION FROM 1923 1885 Sydney Uni Under the rules of the competition, if a club won it three times you kept the cup. Sydney University holds the cup due to its success in 1885, 1887 and 1888 and still resides in our YEAR PREMIERS SCORE RUNNERS UP 1886 Gordon Sydney Uni Grandstand Trophy cabinet today. 1923 Sydney Uni 23-14 Glebe-Balmain at St. Lukes Oval, Concord on 15.9.1923 Won the Southern Rugby Football Union Title. 2nd Grade also Undefeated Premiers this 1887 * Sydney Uni 12-0 Arforma season 1924 Sydney Uni 19-10 Wests at The Grammar Ground on 6.9.1924 1888 * Sydney Uni 1925 Glebe-Balmain Wests Last round 15.8.1925 (No Final) 1889 * Sydney Uni Strathfield 1926 Sydney Uni 19-15 Randwick at Sydney Sports Ground on 28.9.1926 1890 * Sydney Uni 31-6 Strathfield Won the RAS Trophy RAS Sheild 1890-1893 1927 Sydney Uni 21-11 Manly at University No.1 Oval on the 6.8.1927 1891 * Sydney Uni 26-8 Zealander 2nd Grade also Undefeated Premiers this season 1928 Sydney Uni 38-11 YMCA at University No.1 Oval on the 1.9.1928 1892 * Wallaroo 3-0 Sydney Uni 2nd grade Premiers this season under NSW Rugby Football Union 1892-1896

1893 Sydney Uni 3-0 Randwick 1929 Wests 18-9 Norths at Sydney Cricket Ground 31.9.1929

1894 Randwick 8-0 Wallaroo Union Medal Competition 1894 to 1896 1930 Randwick Glebe-Balmain No Final

1895 Randwick 13-8 Wallaroo Balmain in for Wentworth this year 1931 Easts 16-9 Manly At the S.C.G. On the 8.8.1931 – 1932 the year semi finals, finals and grand finals were introduced 6 clubs Randwick, Paddington, Sydney Uni, Wallaroo and Wentworth. (Paddington dropped 1896 Randwick 12-3 Wentworth 1932 Manly 12-9 Drummoyne At the S.C.G. on the 3.9.1932 – Norths/Sydney Uni other semi finalists out of comp, Rd 4) 6 clubs Randwick, Paddington, Sydney Uni, Wallaroo and Pirate and Sydney (Paddington 1897 Randwick 17-6 Pirates 1933 Norths 8-6 Manly At the S.C.G on the 16.9.1933 – Randwick/Wests other semi finalists dropped out of comp, Rd 3) 1898 Pirates 9-3 Sydney Nash Cup from 1897-1899 – 6 clubs same as above 1934 Randwick 13-12 Manly At the S.C.G. On the 15.9.1934 – Sydney Uni/Norths other semi finalists

1899 Wallaroo 16-8 Sydney 1935 Norths 22-5 Manly At North Sydney Oval on the 14.9.1935 – Randwick/Drummoyne other semi finalists

11 Comps 2 R/Up 1936 Drummoyne 19-18 Sydney Uni At North Sydney Oval – Randwick/Wests other semi finalists

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1937 Sydney Uni 14-3 Wests At North Sydney Oval – Drummoyne/Easts other semi finalists 1977 Parramatta 17-9 Randwick

1938 Randwick 26-12 Wests Sydney Sports Ground – Drummoyne/Manly other semi finalists 1978 Randwick 22-10 Easts

1939 Sydney Uni 25-17 Randwick North Sydney Oval – Gordon/Norths other semi finalists 1979 Randwick 34-3 Parramatta

1940 Randwick 20-10 Manly St.George/Drummoyne other semi finalists 1980 Randwick 41-3 Gordon

1941 Easts 9-6 Sydney Uni Randwick/Manly other semi finalists 1981 Randwick 33-15 Manly 1982 Randwick 21-12 Warringah 1942 Manly 22-6 Sydney Uni Easts/Parramatta other semi finalists (Semi finals played at Uni No.1) though the 1940's 1983 Manly 12-10 Randwick Sydney Uni won 2nd Division Competition 1983 vs Norths 28-6 at David Phillips Field 1943 Manly 5-0 Easts Randwick/Wests other semi finalists 1984 Randwick 21-9 Parramatta 1944 Easts 7-3 Sydney Uni Randwick//Wests other semi finalists 1985 Parramatta 19-12 Randwick 1945 Sydney Uni 11-3 Parramatta Randwick/Easts other semi finalists 1986 Parramatta 30-12 Randwick 1946 Easts 23-12 Randwick Parramatta/Drummoyne other semi finalists 1987 Randwick 19-16 Warringah NSW Championship Clubs 1987-1988 1947 Easts 32-6 Manly Gordon/Randwick other semi finalists 1988 Randwick 26-13 Warringah Under the Sydney Rugby Union 1989-1991 1948 Randwick 27-14 Manly Gordon/Easts other semi finalists 1989 Randwick 19-6 Eastwood Sydney Uni won 2nd Division Competition 1983 vs Norths 28-6 at David Phillips Field 1949 Gordon 12-3 Sydney Uni Randwick/Easts other semi finalists 1990 Randwick 32-9 Easts 1950 Manly 21-15 Gordon Easts/Norths other semi finalists 1991 Randwick 28-9 Easts 1951 Sydney Uni 22-16 Easts at RAS Manly/Norths other semi finalists 1992 Randwick 28-14 Gordon Under the NSWRU 1992-2001 1952 Gordon 19-6 Manly Easts/Eastwood other semi finalists 1993 Gordon 23-19 Warringah 1953 Sydney Uni 29-6 Easts at RAS Eastwood/Manly other semi finalists 1994 Randwick 36-16 Warringah 1954 Sydney Uni 22-17 St.George at RAS Eastwood/Easts other semi finalists 1995 Gordon 24-11 Canberra 1955 Sydney Uni 21-8 Gordon at RAS Easts/St.George other semi finalists 1996 Randwick 28-6 Warringah

1956 Gordon 13-11 St.George Randwick/Easts other semi finalists 1997 Manly 34-19 Eastwood

1957 St.George 21-3 Gordon Randwick/Manly other semi finalists 1998 Gordon 40-17 Norths

1958 Gordon 13-3 Manly St.George/Easts other semi finalists 1999 Eastwood 34-17 Sydney Uni at

1959 Randwick 16-0 Norths Manly/St.George other semi finalists 2000 Randwick 36-33 Sydney Uni

1960 Norths 21-3 Manly at Sydney Sports Ground 17.9.1960, Gordon/Randwick other semi finalists 2001 Sydney Uni 27-20 Eastwood

1961 Sydney Uni 6-0 Drummoyne at Sydney Sports Ground, St.George/Gordon other semi finalists 2002 Eastwood 19-15 Sydney Uni Premier Rugby, (Tooheys New Cup)

1962 Sydney Uni 14-0 Randwick First Division 1962-1992 at Sydney Sports Ground, Easts/Gordon other semi finalists 2003 Eastwood 29-14 Randwick

1963 Norths 21-12 Sydney Uni at Sydney Sports Ground, St.George/Randwick other semi finalists 2004 Randwick 35-22 Eastwood

1964 Norths 27-13 Sydney Uni at Sydney Sports Ground, Drummoyne/Randwick other semi finalists 2005 Sydney Uni 41-5 Eastwood

1965 Randwick 26-5 Norths at Sydney Sports Ground, Sydney Uni/ Easts other semi finalists 2006 Sydney Uni 16-10 Randwick

Under the SRU 1966-1986, 1989-1991, 2011 – Sydney Sports Ground Norths/Manly other 2007 Sydney Uni 34-11 Easts Tooheys New Shute Shield 1966 Randwick 30-11 Eastwood semi finalists 2008 Sydney Uni 45-20 Randwick 1967 Randwick 19-16 Gordon at Sydney Sports ground, Sydney Uni/Manly other semi finalists 2009 Sydney Uni 24-19 Randwick 1968 Sydney Uni 22-6 Manly (Lost one game all season) at Sydney Sports Ground, Drummoyne/Randwick other semi finalists 2010 Sydney Uni 46-6 Randwick at Concord Oval 1969 Easts 16-12 Gordon at Sydney Sports Ground, Sydney Uni/Manly other semi finalists 2011 Eastwood 19-16 Sydney Uni at Concord Oval 1970 Sydney Uni 24-14 Easts at Sydney Sports Ground, Gordon/Drummoyne other semi finalists 2012 Sydney Uni 15-14 Souths at Concord Oval 1971 Randwick 21-3 Manly at Sydney Sports Ground, Gordon/Easts other semi finalists 2013 Sydney Uni 51-6 Eastwood at Concord Oval 1972 Sydney Uni 10-6 Gordon at Sydney Sports Ground, Eastwood/Randwick other semi finalists 2014 Eastwood 33-13 Souths at Concord Oval 1973 Randwick 15-12 Wests Gordon/Norths other semi finalists 30 Comps 11 R/Up 1974 Randwick 10-9 Parramatta Eastwood/Gordon/Sydney Uni/Drummoyne other semi finalists (6) in Semis now

1975 Norths 9-6 Parramatta Randwick/Eastwood/Gordon/Wests other semi finalists GRAND 48 18 1976 Gordon 33-4 Eastwood Easts/Parramatta/Sydney Uni/Norths other semi finalists 25.9.1976 TOTAL

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TOTAL GAMES TOTAL FIRST GRADE TOTAL CLUB Heslop, Tom 16 2 18 46 84 NAME 1sts 2nds 3rds 4ths FOR SEASON GAMES GAMES Hickey, David 16 16 56 60 Ball, Andy 4 4 4 Hicks, Bill 5 5 5 Barrett, Ed 4 4 4 Hodge, Byron 5 16 21 14 56 Bartimote, Chris 1 1 35 Hodge, Micheal 3 3 70 90 Bartimote, Tim 5 7 12 12 Hofmeyr, Jason 1 9 6 16 2 27 Batho, Alex 2 5 6 13 13 Hood, Matthew 1 1 1 Betham, Peter 1 1 46 60 Hudd, George 7 7 7 Boidin, Tom 19 19 40 61 Hunter, Andrew 3 12 15 43 Boucherie, Louis 1 1 Hunt, Stefano 7 4 11 28 38 Boyce, Charlie 3 3 31 Hunt, Steven 2 2 2 Brodie, Rhys 7 11 18 8 29 Huxley, Julian 4 4 11 16 Cannon, Ben 10 3 13 46 Ingate, Chris 10 4 2 16 11 18 Caruana, Paul 3 3 3 Jackson, Hadley 1 1 1 Carter, Tom 17 17 168 193 Jones, Jack 1 12 13 22 Chapman, Jordan 5 3 3 11 6 28 Kelly, Dan. P 12 3 15 109 144 Clunies-Ross, Henry 16 2 1 19 16 19 Kennelly, James 3 3 3 Coaldrake, Nick 5 5 5 King, Alistar 3 6 9 40 125 Collingham, Joe 7 7 7 Koops, Josh 5 5 26 Cope, Dan 3 14 3 20 37 Kuwaharo, S 1 1 1 Croft, Richard 6 6 8 Latu, Tola 4 4 16 31 Dargaville, James 20 20 33 46 Larsen, Kurt 2 2 33 Date, Jason 6 9 15 15 Ledger-Ryan, Jack 3 3 3 Deans, Nathaniel 3 3 3 Lenehan, Ben 10 3 13 28 Dennis, Dave 1 1 65 67 L'Estrange, Ollie 12 8 20 64 Dessens, Hugo 16 7 23 24 142 Loseli, John 2 1 4 7 7 Dillon, David 3 3 7 13 21 83 Luff, James 9 9 9 Dunbar, Hamish 2 2 2 Lyall, Nick 1 17 18 18

Dunbar, Stu 12 3 15 27 51 Macklin, Bill 20 24

Dupichot, A 3 3 3 Macklin, Jack 13 10 23 13 80

Du Plessis, Willie 2 2 7 75 Marples, Harry 7 3 10 11 98

Draper, Richard 1 1 1 3 4 25 Mason, Cameron 1 19 20 39

Drury-Hawkins, Kodie 4 13 17 30 Melrose, Ben 9 12 21 16 44

Ellice-Flint, Josh 2 9 1 12 18 110 Merriman, Jack 14 12 1 27 21 41

Ellis, Gerard 7 4 11 7 11 Mill, S 2 2 2

English, Sam 11 10 21 42 Mitra, Fergus 2 4 6 6

Fakai, John 2 1 2 5 5 Mokofisi, John 3 5 8 8

Faoagali, L 3 3 3 Moloney, Josh 2 2 2

Fong, David 1 15 3 19 7 61 McCalman, Jack 6 6 6

Frazer, Hugh 1 16 2 19 1 59 McCarthy, Dane 2 8 6 16 4 50

Gordon, Jake 18 8 26 28 38 McMahon, James 10 11 21 42 103

Gresham, Oliver 1 4 1 6 82 McCutheon, Patrick 8 8 81 91

Griffiths, Rhys 3 12 15 15 Murray, Ben 3 3 2 27

Hadfield, James 1 1 1 Nichol, John 18 18 18

Harris, Sam 3 3 Nonu-Carling, James 6 2 2 10 6 25

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Nutt, Stewart 7 1 8 8 MOST POINTS IN A GAME: MOST TRIES IN A SEASON:

O'Brien, Shannon 6 6 6 Bernard Foley 54 pts (Colts 1 v Penrith 10.5.2008 Matthew Hood 22 Colts 1 2013 (Five Eighth) at Nepean Rugby Park – 2 tries, 22 goals) (Fullback) O'Dare, Mark 1 1 19 53 pts (Colts 2 v Penrith 13.5.2006 Andrew Myles 22 Colts 1 2nd Division 1983 O'Donnell, Alex 2 1 3 54 Hayden Bushell at Nepean Rugby Park – 5 tries, 14 goals) (Winger) (Winger) Bushell then went on in Colts 1 and scored a try and a Justin Fourie O'Regan, Rohan 2 1 3 3 goal – 60 points for the afternoon 22 Colts 1 & 2 2014 (Winger) Parker, Jack 3 3 3 Jack Freeman 40 pts (Colts 1 v Parramatta 3.4.2010 Liam Brannigan (Five Eighth) at St. Pauls Oval – 4 tries, 10 goals) 21 Colts 1 & 2 1986 Pohlen, Anthony 4 4 2 10 14 70 (Not Sure) Mitch Inman 35 pts (Colts 1 v Parramatta 11.8.2007 Ed Jenkins Pohlen, David 9 9 26 (Centre) at Two Blues Park – 7 tries) 20 Colts 1 2006 (Winger) Jack Freeman 32 pts (Colts 2 v Parramatta 10.7.2010 Pulver, Angus 2 1 3 3 Michael Hodge (Winger) at St. Pauls Oval – 6 tries, 1 goal) 20 Colts 1 & 2 2008 (Centre) Pryor-Lees, Oscar 3 3 3 Tom McColl 31 pts (Colts 1 v Penrith 21.8.2004 (Fullback) at St Pauls Oval – 3 tries, 8 goals) John Stapleton Quigley, Richard 2 6 1 2 11 2 20 20 Colts 2 & 3 2010 Jack Howard 31 pts (Colts 2 v Penrith 20.6.2009 (Winger) (Fullback) at Nepean Rugby Park – 1 try, 13 goals) Matthew Hood Randall, Harry 1 1 1 20 Colts 1 2014 31 pts (Colts 1 v Manly 1984 (Fullback) Ravoka, Epeli 5 5 5 David (Jock) Kearney at Manly Oval – 2 goals, 6 p.goals, 3 field goals) Reid, Tim 8 15 23 9 43 Justin Fourie 31 points (Colts 2 v Wests 28.6.2014 (Winger) at St. Pauls Oval – 3 tries, 8 goals) BIGGEST WIN: Roberts, Angus 4 1 5 19 33 Colts 1 189-0 v Penrith at Nepean Rugby Park 10.5.2008 Robertson, Tom 7 5 3 15 7 15 MOST TRIES IN A GAME: Colts 2 123-0 v Penrith at Nepean Rugby Park 13.5.2006 Rosner, L 2 2 2 Mitch Inman 7 (Colts 1 v Parramatta at Two Blues Park 11.8.2007) Colts 3 95-0 v Penrith at St Pauls Oval 28.3.2009 (Centre) Rozeto, Adriano 5 5 5 Harrison Brown Colts 3 95-0 v Penrith at St Pauls Oval 2004 6 (Colts 1 v Parramatta at St. Pauls Oval 26.5.2007) Rudd, John 4 1 5 4 27 (Winger) Colts 4 66-7 v Manly at St Pauls Oval 2002 Jack Sullivan Ryan, Alistair 3 6 8 17 5 38 6 (Colts 2 v Parramatta at St. Pauls Oval 10.7.2010) (Winger) Under 19’s 99-0 v Penrith at Weekender Park Ryan, Paddy 2 2 68 93 Nick Burden 6 (Colts 2 v Warringah at St. Pauls Oval 13.7.2013) Saad, Fadi 4 14 18 18 (Centre) MOST POINTS IN A SEASON: David Loxton 5 (Colts 1 v Not sure, 1981) Sailosi, Favia 3 10 13 55 Tom Carter Bernard Foley 435 pts 5 (Colts 1 v West Harbour at St Lukes Oval – 2001) (19 tries, 125 goals, 30 penalty goals in 2008) Sandell, Matthew 5 3 8 5 8 (Centre) (Five-Eighth) Colts 1 Laurie Weeks Byron Hodge 270 pts Skelton, Cameron 1 1 1 5 (Colts 2 v Randwick at University Oval 26.6.2005) (Prop) (Lock) Colts 1 & 2 (2 tries, 85 goals, 30 penalty goals in 2011) Stanford, Jack 3 3 3 Haydon Bushell Jack Freeman 261 pts 5 (Colts 2 v Penrith at Nepean Rugby Park 13.5.2006) (Fullback) Colts 1 (19 tries, 59 goals, 16 penalty goals in 2010) Stamp, Alex 8 8 23 (Winger) Clinton Sills Ben Martin 253 pts 5 (Colts 1 v Norths at St. Pauls Oval 24.7.2009) Stewart, James 8 8 14 14 (Fullback) (Winger) Colts 1 (No breakdown of Ben’s feat in 2001) Jack Sullivan Tianua Poto Sullivan, Jack 9 7 16 34 5 (Colts 2 v Parramatta at St. Pauls Oval 25.6.2010) 249 pts (Centre) (Five-Eighth) Colts 1 & 2 (9 tries, 87 goals, 10 penalty goals in 2013) Suzuki, Nao 6 6 6 Daniel Potts 5 (Colts 2 v Gordon at St. Pauls Oval 5.5.2012) Bernard Foley 242 pts Swan, James 7 12 19 63 (Winger) (Five-Eighth) Colts 1 (11tries, 80 goals, 8 penalty goals, 1 f/g in 2009) Matt Narracott Tagaloa, Rangi 11 11 11 5 (Colts 1 v Souths at St. Pauls Oval 18.5.2013) Ryan Matthews 242 pts (Winger) (Five-Eighth) Colts 2 (7 tries, 78 goals, 17 penalty goals in 2008) Talakai, Sam 19 19 66 85 Fadi Saad 5 (Colts 2 v Souths at Forshaw Rugby Park 3.8.2013) Christian Kagassis 202 pts (Fullback) Tilse, Jeremy 4 4 104 137 (Fullback) Colts 1 & 2 (14 tries, 57 goals, 6 penalty goals in 2014) Dylan Vieira 5 (Colts 2 v Parramatta at Merrylands Oval 12.7.2014) Hayden Bushell 201 pts Thomas, Ethan 1 7 1 9 9 (Fullback) (Winger) Colts 1 (9 tries, 66 goals, 8 penalty goals in 2007) Tominiko, Dominic 7 7 7 Tom McColl 199 pts MOST TRIES IN A SEASON: (Fullback) Colts 1 (18 tries, 44 goals, 7 penalty goals in 2004) Trepant, Richard 12 5 17 17 Christian Yassmin Wayne Irwin 189 pts 32 Colts 1 & 2 2014 Tyler, Mike 5 9 1 15 5 15 (Winger) Colts 1 (8 tries, 41 goals, 25 penalty goals in 1985) Anthony Lembke Jack Howard 188 pts Whiteley, Mitchell 2 8 4 14 2 14 31 Colts 2 & 1 2nd Division 1983 (Winger) (Fullback) Colts 2 & 3 (8 tries, 70 goals, 1 penalty goal in 2009) Widdup, Micheal 8 8 16 39 Ben Hughes Rob McEwan 182 pts 28 Colts 1 2014 Willan, James 8 1 9 25 62 (Five-Eighth) Colts 1 & 2 (13 tries, 34 goals, 23 penalty goals in 1983) 2nd Div Tom Shaw Justin Fourie 176 pts Wilson, Tom 2 10 12 12 25 Colts 3 & 2 2012 (No.8) (Winger) Colts 1 & 2 (22 tries, 33 goals in 2014) Vaux, John 1 2 3 1 3 Luke Burgess Ben Hughes 174 pts 24 Colts 1 2003 (Halfback) (Five-Eighth) Colts 1 & 2 (28 tries, 17 goals in 2014) Vereti, Alipate 2 3 5 7 Clinton Sills David Kearney 169 pts 23 Colts 1 2009 Yasui, Ken 1 1 1 (Fullback) Colts 1 (4 tries, 18 goals, 33 penalty goals, 6 f/goals in 1984)

78 | Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report Sydney University Football Club 2014 Annual Report | 79 MOST POINTS IN A SEASON: MOST GOALS IN A SEASON: MOST 1ST GRADE COLTS GRAND FINALS WINS: LONGEST WINNING SEQUENCE 1ST GRADE:

Nick Charnwood 168 pts Bernard Foley 155 goals, 340 points in 2008 Nick Edwards 2002, 2003 and 2004 (all 1st grade Colts) Round 12 versus Easts at St Pauls Oval 18.8.2007 (lost 27-45) till Round 7 (Five-Eighth) Colts 2 & 3 (14 tries, 43 goals, 4 penalty goals in 2010) Clay Brodie 2008, 2009 and 2010 (all 1st grade Colts) versus Wests 15.5.2011 (lost 20-33) at Concord Oval, 60 wins in a row Byron Hodge 115 goals, 260 points in 2011 Jeremy Atkins 167 pts Chris Ingate 2011, 2012 and 2013 (all 1st grade Colts) (8 tries, 53 goals, 7 penalty goals in 2004) (Centre) Colts 1 & 2 Tianua Poto 97 goals, 204 points in 2013 PREMIERSHIPS BY YEAR AND GRADE: Hayden Bushell 163 pts Ryan Matthews 95 goals, 207 points in 2008 MOST ALL TEAMS GRAND FINAL WINS: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th UNDER CLUB (17 tries, 36 goals, 2 penalty goals in 2006) (Winger) Colts 2 GRADE GRADE GRADE GRADE 19’s CHAMPIONSHIP Byron Hodge Bernard Foley 89 goals, 187 points in 2009 (All have 3 Grand final wins) 163 pts 1980 1983* 1983* 1986 1998 1983* (3 tries, 50 goals, 16 penalty goals in 2012) (Lock) Colts 1 Jack Freeman 75 goals, 166 points in 2010 Francis Raikadroka, Tom Boidin, James Swan, Tom Shaw, 1983* 2001 1985 2002 2007 1997 Christian Yassmin 162 pts James Nonu-Carling, and Tianua Poto Hayden Bushell 74 goals, 156 points in 2007 (Winger) Colts 1 & 2 (32 tries, 1 goal in 2014) 1985 2003 1990 2003 2002 MOST EX-COLTS TO MAKE A WALLABY SQUAD AT THE SAME Jamie Wills (not sure) 161 pts Tom Wilson 73 goals, 151 points in 2013 TIME: 2002 2004 1997 2003 Colts 1 & 2 (5 tries, 56 goals, 8 penalty goals in 2004) Jack Howard 71 goals, 143 points in 2009 12 Nathan Charles, Will Skelton, Sam Carter, Ben McCalman, Nick Phipps, 2003 2006 2001 2005 Tom Wilson 161 pts Bernard Foley, Luke Burgess, Peter Betham, Laurie Weeks, Paddy Ryan, (Hooker) Colts 1 (2 tries, 68 goals, 5 penalty goals in 2013) 2004 2007 2002 2006 Tom English and Lotu Latu, August 2014 Tianua Poto 151 pts MOST FIELD GOALS IN A GAME: 2005 2008 2003 2007 (Five-Eighth) Colts 2 & 3 (6 tries, 47 goals, 9 penalty goals in 2012) David Kearney FIRST (JUNIOR CLUB COLT) TO GO TO GRADE: 2007 2009 2005 2008 Matt Brecht 125 pts 3 v Manly at Manly Oval in 1984 (Colts 1) Tolu Latu 2011 (Petersham Club) 2008 2010 2008 2009 (Five eighth) Colts 2 & 3 (8 tries, 32 goals, 7 penalty Goals in 2004) Jake Gordon 2013 (Canterbury Club) Tom Shaw 125 pts 2009 2011 2011 2010 (No.8) Colts 2 & 3 (25 tries in 2012) MOST TEAM TRIES IN A GAME: 2010 2012 2012 2011 FIRST (JUNIOR CLUB COLT) TO PLAY REP RUGBY: Anthony Lembke 124 pts Colts 1 29 v Penrith at Nepean Rugby Park 10.5.2008 2011 2013 2014 2012 (Winger) Colts 1 & 2 (31 tries in 1983) 2nd Division Tolu Latu (Petersham Club) 2014 signed with Waratahs Colts 2 20 v Penrith at Nepean Rugby Park 13.5.2006 2012 2014 2013 Matt Armour 124 pts (Fullback) Colts 1 & 2 (7 tries, 34 goals, 7 penalty goals in 2010) Colts 3 14 v Campbelltown 1983 (2nd Division) FIRST (JUNIOR CLUB COLT) TO REACH A WALLABY SQUAD: 2013 2014 Tom Coupland 123 pts Tolu Latu (Petersham Club) 4.8.2014 brought into the Wallaby squad * Denotes 2nd Division season Colts 4 9 v Manly at St Pauls Oval 29.5.2004 (Winger) Colts 2 &3 (12 tries, 30 goals, 1 penalty goal in 2009) ** All Colts records were started to be kept in 2004. Luke Burgess 120 pts Under 19’s 17 v Penrith at Weekender Park 2.8.2008 BIGGEST WINS AND LOSSES 1ST GRADE COLTS: (Half Back) Colts 1 (24 tries in 2003) FIRST BIGGEST BIGGEST YEAR YEAR Byron Hodge 118 pts DIVISION WIN LOSS (Lock) Colts 2 (2 Tries, 45 Goals, 6 Penalty goals in 2010) MOST GOALS IN A GAME: Easts 2002 54-20 1974 0-42 Adam Fitzpatrick 117 pts Bernard Foley 22 v Penrith at Nepean Rugby Park 10.5.2008 (Fullback) Colts 2 & 3 (6 tries, 42 goals in 2009) (Colts 1) and 1975 4-46 Clinton Sills 115 pts Ryan Matthews Eastwood 2003 72-23 1977 7-81 14 v Parramatta at St. Pauls Oval 5.7.2008 (23 tries in 2009) (Colts 2) (Fullback) Colts 1 Gordon 2004 53-0 1977 6-56 Stu Dunbar 115 pts Hayden Bushell 14 v Penrith at Nepean Rugby Park 13.5.2006 Manly 2004 52-7 2011 31-44 (Five-Eighth) Colts 1 (12 tries, 20 goals, 4 p.goals, 1 field goal in 2011) (Colts 2) Norths 2008 73-6 1977 0-86 Tom Carter 112 pts Jack Howard 13 v Penrith at Nepean Rugby Park 20.6.2009 (Centre) Colts 1 (14 tries, 15 goals, 4 penalty goals in 2002) (Colts 2) Parramatta 2007 133-0 1977 0-45

Jon Vaux 110 pts Tom Wilson (Colts 1) 13 v Penrith at St. Pauls Oval 4.5.2013 Penrith 2008 189-0 1989 12-12 (Five-Eighth) Colts 1 & 2 (12 tries, 19 goals, 4 penalty goals in 2012) Tianua Poto (Colts 2) 12 v Warringah at St. Pauls Oval 13.7.2013 Randwick 2013 103-5 1976 3-56 Matthew Hood 110 pts (Fullback) Colts 1 (22 Tries in 2013) Michael Kennedy Souths 2008 102-0 1989 0-30 12 v Penrith at St. Johns Oval 17.5.2014 (Colts 1) Jack O’Connor 108 pts Warringah 2013 84-5 2001 3-35 (Centre) Colts 2 (12 tries, 24 goals in 2012) David Kearney 11 v Manly at Manly Oval 1984 Wests 2008 72-29 1976 4-45 Challis Potoi 107 pts (Colts 1) (Winger) Colts 2 & 3 (3 tries, 25 goals, 14 penalty goals in 2007) Ryan Matthews Canberra – – 1996 7-43 11 v Norths at Tunks Park 12.7.2008 Jack Freeman 106 pts (Colts 2) Newcastle 1998 34-3 – – (Fullback) Colts 1 & 2 (20 tries, 3 goals in 2009) Byron Hodge 11 v Parramatta at St. Pauls Oval 25.6.2011 Jack Warfield 105 pts (Colts 1) SECOND BIGGEST BIGGEST YEAR YEAR (No.8) (17 tries, 10 goals in 2009) Jacob Taylor (Colts 2) 10 v Parramatta at St. Pauls Oval 26.5.2007 DIVISION WIN LOSS Duncan Boyd-Jones 104 pts Jack Freeman Campbelltown 1983 64-0 – – (Halfback) Colts 1 & 2 (8 tries, 29 goals, 2 penalty goals in 2011) 10 v Penrith at St. Pauls Oval 3.4.2010 (Colts 1) Canterbury – – 1979 0-22 Josh Friend 104 pts Byron Hodge (Winger) Colts 2 & 3 (4 tries, 39 goals, 2 penalty goals in 2014) 10 v Souths at Forshaw Rugby Park 6.8.2011 Drummoyne 1988 37-7 – – (Colts 1) Chris O’Donnell 103 pts Hornsby 1983 46-9 1978 6-14 Byron Hodge (Halfback) Colts 1, 2 & 3 (5 tries, 36 goals, 2 penalty goals in 2014) 10 v Penrith at St. Pauls Oval 26.5.2012 (Colts 1) Port Hacking 1975 25-0 1979 6-40 Ed Jenkins 100 pts Jack O’Connor Macquarie Uni 1976 50-3 1978 15-18 (Winger) Colts 1 (20 tries in 2006) 10 v Gordon at St. Pauls Oval 5.5.2012 (Colts 2) Micheal Hodge 100 pts Mosman 1988 36-0 1988 0-13 Tianua Poto (Colts 2) 10 v Warringah at Rat Rugby Park 27.4.2013 (Centre) Colts 1 & 2 (20 tries in 2008) Nepean – – 1979 13-19 John Stapleton 100 pts U.N.S.W. 1983 28-3 1977 8-28 (Winger) Colts 2 & 3 (20 in 2010) LAST TIME UNI LOST ALL GRADES ON THE SAME DAY: Smithfield 1983 45-0 – – Matthew Hood 100 pts (Fullback) Colts 1 (20 tries in 2014) On the 3rd June 2006, round 8 versus Eastwood at T.G. Millner Field St George 1984 30-9 1979 6-63

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Back Row: Stuart Dunbar, Jake Gordon, Jordan Chapman, Benn Melrose, Mike Taylor, Byron Hodge, Jim Stewart, James Nanu-Carling, Back Row: Fadi Saad, David Dillon, Fergus Mitra, Oliver Gresham, Daniel Cope, Andrew Hunter, Cameron Mason Jock Merriman, Michael Hodge, Peter Betham, Luke Campton 2nd Row: John Mokofisi, Michael Widdup, Jack Sullivan, Dane McCarthy, Ben Cannon, Alastair Ryan, George Hudd, Anthony Pohlen 2nd Row: Tim Leahy, James McMahon, Tomas Robertson, Jack Macklin, Henry Clunies-Ross, Gerard Ellis, Sam Quinn, Hugo Dessens, Front Row: Jack Farrer, Alex Batho, Richard Trepant, Jack Jones (Vice Captain), Clint Allardice (Coach), David Fong (Captain), Angus Roberts, Alastair Ryan, Harry Marples, Shane Kertanegara Oliver L’Estrange, James Swan, Scott Stumbles (Coach) Front Row: Jack Farrer, Sam Talakai, David Hickey, Tom Carter, David Mortimer AO (President), Tom Boidin, Chris Malone (Head Coach), Absent: Joe Horn-Smith (Coach) Daniel Kelly, James Dargaville, Dr Katherine Rae, Evan Hoskins Absent: Peter Playford (Coach), Dan Vickerman (Coach)

2nd Grade – 2014 4th Grade – 2014

Back Row: Stuart Dunbar, Jake Gordon, Sam English, Jason Hofmeyr, Mitchell Whiteley, Sam Quinn, Michael Widdup, Jack Macklin, Back Row: Alipate Vereti, Kodie Drury-Hawkins, Epeli Ravoka, David Pohlen, Richard Trepant, John Mokofisi, Dominic Tominiko, Michael Tyler, Johnny Loseli Rangi Tagaloa, Nao Suzuki 2nd Row: Stephen Barrow (Manager), Jack Sullivan, Johnathan Fakai, Daniel Cope, Jordan Chapman, Byron Hodge, Rhys Brodie, 2nd Row: Paul Caruana, Yasu Takahshi, Kamil Abdullah, John Nicoll, Faiva Salosi, Alexander Stamp, Bill Hicks, Billy Macklin, Ben Cannon, Harry Marples, Tim Reid, Jack Farrer David Fong Front Row: Ray Hudd (Coach), Jock Merriman, James McMahon, Garrick Cowley (Coach), Josh Ellice-Flint, Benn Melrose, James Swan, Front Row: Jose Luis Kutz (Coach), Nick Lyall, Alex Batho, James Cameron (Coach), Tom Wilson, Troy Isidro (Manager), Fadi Saad, Bill Hovey (Coach), Oliver L’Estrange, Alastair Ryan, Katherine Rae Fergus Mitra, Jack Farrer Absent: Hamish Pope (Coach)

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Back Row: Elias Boukarim (Physio), William McClintock, Jack Redden, Christian Yassmin, Matthew Sandell, Michael Kennedy, Back Row: Tristan Sharp (Strength & Conditioning Coach), Alexander Jackman, Jack Leger-Ryan, Alister Bain, Jackson Smith, Oscar Pryor-Lees, Folau Fainga’a, Jack McCalman, Jack Leger-Ryan, Will Davies, Hamish Dunbar, Travis Partridge (Coach) Nicholas Burden, Daniel Tava’e, Tyrone Smith, Thomas Gilbert, Joshua Moloney, Samuel Harris, Charles Carter (Coach) 2nd Row: Tristan Sharp (Strength & Conditioning Coach), Christopher Talakai, Alex Masima, Joshua King, Stewart Nutt, Joshua Schwager, 2nd Row: David Haigh (Director of Colts), Jack Stanford, Tinashe Washaya, James Kennelly, Jack Blair, Liam Faoagali, Lachlan Brown, Cameron Skelton, Justin Fourie, Byron Wicken, Callum McIntosh, James Kennelly, Paul Blacket (Manager) Dominic Tominiko, Bilal Elbatoory, Jack Halabi, Jacob Parnell, Ed Walgien (Manager) Front Row: Matthew Narracott, Chris O’Donnell, Angus Pulver, Harry Randell, David Haigh (Head Coach), Rohan O’Regan (Captain), Front Row: Angus Koerstz, Matthew Anderson, Oliver Maxwell, James Caterson (Coach), Benjamin Martin (Captain), Hadley Jackson (Coach), Ben Hughes, Ethan Thomas, Matthew Hood, Tyne Holmes Wade Gudgeon (Head Coach), Joshua Friend, Dylan Oldfield, Ahmad Elbatoory Absent: Harrison Williams Absent: Hugh Berkman, Jack Cookson, Harry Fleming, Jamil Khalfan, Eddie L’Estrange, Sam Lowe, Declan Moore, Wayne Nevili, Jordan Pickard, Brad Potts, Pita Siganisucu, Mesake Tagituimua

2nd Colts – 2014 Sydney University Football Club Staff – 2014

Back Row: David Haigh (Director of Colts), Joshua Schwager, Josh Ash, Justin Fourie, Nicholas Burden, Joshua King, Daniel Tava’e, Tyrone Smith, Oscar Pryor-Lees, Jackson Smith, Alexander Jackman Back Row: Dan Simpson, James Riches, Scott Stumbles, Luis Kutz, Troy Isidro, James Cameron, Ed Walgien, Paul Blacket, Stephen Barrow, 2nd Row: Elias Boukarim (Physio), Peter Harris (Manager), Stuart Mill, Stewart Nutt, Jack Stanford, Jack Blair, James Kennelly, Luke Campton, Peter Harris Dylan Oldfield, Bilal Elbatoory, Byron Wicken, Daniel Simpson (Coach), Tristan Sharp (Strength & Conditioning Coach) 2nd Row: Tristan Sharp, Charles Carter, Bill Hovey, Garrick Cowley, Hadley Jackson, Travis Partridge, Ray Hudd, Wade Gudgeon, Front Row: Alex Masima, Michael Kennedy, Jack Bliss, Ambrose Plaister (Coach), Dylan Vieira, Jack Leger-Ryan (Captain), Tyne Holmes, James Caterson, Ambrose Plaister James Riches (Head Coach), Chris O’Donnell, Matthew Travers, Lincoln Whiteley Front Row: Liam Whittaker, David Haigh, Jack Farrer, Sarah Dill-Macky, Chris Malone, David Mortimer AO (President), Hannah Catchpole, Absent: Eddie Close, Nick Fletcher, Christian Kagiassis, Luke Vevers Dr Katherine Rae, Ashley Miller, Max Miller, Jackson Campton

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