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Office Bearers 2 Women’s Report 40

Achievements 4 1st Colts 42

2020 SUFC Awards 5 2nd Colts 44

President’s Report 6 3rd Colts 46

Executive General Manager’s Report 10 Juniors’ Report 48

SUFC Staff Thank You 14 Club Statistics 2020 50 Finance Report 16 2020 Results 50 Financial Statements 17 Grade Player Games for 2020 season 53 SUFC Foundation Report 18 Club Records 56 Friends of SUFC Report 20 Wallabies and Australian Representatives 56 Director of Rugby Report 22 SUFC Wins and Losses 59 Medical Report 24 1st Grade Records 62 Rehab Report 26

Lower Grade Records 68 Club Captain’s Report 28

1st Grade Highest Point Scorer 69 1st Grade Report 30

2nd Grade Report 32 1st Grade Grand Final Appearances 72

3rd Grade Report 36 Colts Records 77

4th Grade Report 38 Club Championships 80 OFFICE BEARERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President David Lyons Megan Bartlett Jude Bolton James Dorney Committee Members Raymond Hudd Andrew McNee Dr Mark Schembri Angus Wilson Club Captains Sera Naiqama & Thomas Osborne SUFC STAFF General Manager David Haigh Events Manager Kirsty Stevens Head Coaches Michael Hodge & Joe Horn-Smith Director of Rugby Michael Hodge Director of Women’s Rugby Chris Delooze & Junior Development COACHING STAFF Michael Hodge 1st Grade Joe Horn-Smith Ray Hudd 2nd Grade Mitch Inman Ryan Burge James Caterson 3rd Grade Ryan Burge Dave Pearson Charles Carter 4th Grade Aldy King Toby L’Estrange 1st Colts Adam Hill 2nd Colts Peter Delavere Eddie L’Estrange 3rd Colts Brandom Boumelhem

Chris Malone – Director of Coaching Specialist Coaches Tom Coolican & Dean Mumm – Line Outs Tomas Robertson –Scrums

2 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club SUPPORT STAFF Evan Hoskins 1st Grade Managers Luke Campton Scott Fraser

Ross Ryan 2nd Grade Managers Paul Blackett James Summerhayes

Richard Stanford 3rd Grade Managers James Summerhayes

Troy Isidro 4th Grade Managers Peter King

Gavin Crawford Colts Managers Ed Walgien

Gear Steward Ash Miller

Statistician Craig Fear

Bruce Lin Sideline Support Helmut Gebels

Match Day Controller Marc Pearce

Scoreboard Operator Nicholas Way

Dale Caterson Club Photographers Andrew Frazer Karen Spencer

MEDICAL STAFF Dr Nathan Gibbs – Head Doctor Club Doctors Dr Alice Pearlman Dr Raymond Kim

Stuart Pavely –Head Physio George Guyatt – Grade Club Physiotherapists Chris Russell – Colts Lizzy Donnelly – Womens

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE Sam Pervan – Head of S&C Shane Ball – Colts Strength & Conditioning Kieran Hall – 2nd Grade Lou Lou Stanley – Lower Grades & Women

Rehabilitation Coordinator Lou Lou Stanley

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 3 ACHIEVEMENTS NSWRU PREMIERSHIPS 2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield Women’s – Jack Scott Cup 1st Colts – W M Memorial Shield 3rd Colts – Bill Simpson Trophy

2020 FINAL SERIES 8 from 8 teams competed in the first week of finals 5 from 8 teams competed in Grand Finals 4 Premierships

OTHER CLUB ACHIEVEMENTS 2nd Grade Minor Premiership 3rd Grade Minor Premiership Women’s Minor Premiership

AUSTRALIA WALLABIES Angus Bell, Folau Fainga’a, Tom Horton*, Jake Gordon, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Matt Philip, Lachlan Swinton

AUSTRALIA WALLAROOS Ilieseva Batisbasaga, Emily Chancellor, Grace Hamilton, Sera Naiqama*, Piper Duck*, Fi Jones*, Jemima McCalman*

AUSTRALIAN 7’S Stuart Dunbar, Matthew Hood, Jakiya Whitfeld, Angus Bell

NSW WARATAHS Angus Bell, Darcy Breen, Jake Gordon, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Henry Robertson, Tom Robertson, Lachlan Swinton, Chris Talakai

ACT BRUMBIES Folau Fainga’a, Guy Porter

MELBOURNE REBELS Tom English, Josh Kemeny, Declan Moore, Matt Philip, Harry Potter, Theo Strang, Brad Wilkin

SYDNEY UNI SPORT & FITNESS AWARDS (AWARDED IN 2020) 2019 Premier Coach of the Year – Robert Taylor

4 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club 2020 AWARD WINNERS AWARD WINNER TEAM AWARDS 3rd Colts XV Best Back 2020 Jack Hamilton 3rd Colts XV Best Forward 2020 Alfie Mawdsley 2nd Colts XV Best Back 2020 Hamish Mac Smith 2nd Colts XV Best Forward 2020 Will Clements 1st Colts XV Best Back 2020 Ian Maclean 1st Colts XV Best Forward 2020 Hugh Bokenham Women's 2nd XV Best Back 2020 Tylah Vallance Women's 2nd XV Best Forward 2020 Sherienne Koh Women's 1st XV Best Back 2020 Lori Cramer Women's 1st XV Best Forward 2020 Sera Naiqama 4th XV Best Back 2020 Campbell Jackson 4th XV Best Forward 2020 Harrison Armour 3rd XV Best Back 2020 Sam Renton 3rd XV Best Forward 2020 Jack Stanford 2nd XV Best Back 2020 Eddie Poolman 2nd XV Best Forward 2020 Angus Allen 1st XV Best Back 2020 Tim Clements 1st XV Best Forward 2020 Nick Champion de Crespigny Wehbe Family Colts Encouragement Award 2020 Jeremy Elliott Women's Encouragement Award 2020 Penelope Leiataua Craig Fear Grade Encouragement Award 2020 Hamish Dunbar Most Improved Colts Player 2020 Michael Baldock Most Promising Colt Player 2020 Hugh Bokenham Women's Most Improved Player 2020 Bre Hoy Women's Most Promising Player 2020 Jemima McCalman Most Improved Grade Player 2020 Ratu Rotuisolia Most Promising Grade Player 2020 Henry Robertson 1st Colts XV Best Fresher 2020 Paddy Tagg Women's Rookie of the Year 2020 Piper Duck POINTS AWARDS Women's Leading Try Scorer 2020 Jemima McCalman (11) Women's Leading Points Scorer 2020 Lori Cramer (106 points) 1st XV Leading Try Scorer 2020 Henry Clunies-Ross (7) 1st XV Leading Points Scorer 2020 James Kane (69 points) Club Leading Try Scorer 2020 Eddie Poolman (14) Club Leading Points Scorer 2020 Jude Gibbs (162 points) CLUB AWARDS Club Captains 2020 Sera Naiqama & Tom Osborne Stephen Anthony Trophy - Best and Fairest Colt 2020 Papillon Sevele Women's Best and Fairest 2020 Iliseva Batibasaga Best and Fairest 2020 Rohan O'Regan Women's Players' Player 2020 Emily Chancellor Michael Griffin Cup - Players' Player 2020 Rohan O'Regan Player of the Finals 2020 Stefano Hunt Stephen Rowntree Trophy - Volunteer of the Year 2020 James Summerhayes Colts Clubman of the Year 2020 Daniel Botha Clubwomen of the Year Iliseva Batibasaga Clubman of the Year 2020 Conor O'Doherty Team of the Year 2020 Womens

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 5 PRESIDENT’S REPORT

157 Delooze, Nathan Ferguson, Jack Jones and their support IN OUR CLUB’S PROUD YEAR HISTORY, I CAN staff and all the players. The Club as a whole is SAFELY SAY THAT 2020 HAS BEEN A YEAR LIKE truly committed to making sure that the Sydney Men’s NO OTHER AND THIS YEAR HAS REINFORCED TO and Women’s competitions are truly aligned, and we hope to have all teams playing for Club Championship points in ME WHAT MAKES THIS CLUB SO SPECIAL. the near future. It is an honour to submit this report in review of such an important year in our long history. 2020 has thrown up The success on the field has been great, however I feel that endless challenges for everyone and while so many other one of club’s greatest ever achievements was achieved clubs and sports were falling apart, many people associated this year, off field. As our professional organisations were with our club have rallied together, enabling us to continue cutting the heart from the community game, our club with the support of many, were proudly able to employ a Director to deliver the same great program that focuses on of Women’s Rugby and Junior Development for the very first supporting the development of fine men and women both time and with the addition of Chris Delooze in that role, the on and off the field. To each and every person that have Club has been able to implement programs that develop supported us this year, thank you. the game in both our schools and community for both male and female players. Chris and the team, working closely with THE RUGBY SEASON Junior’s President Adam Dunn have already achieved a lot with some of the highlights being: In the face of COVID disruptions, our club has experienced another successful year on field with all teams qualifying y The establishment of the Cubs Academies to develop for the finals and to win 4 Premierships is a feat that all young females in the game, which has successfully involved with the Club should be proud of. I would like to launched in three regions including the central west congratulate Michael Hodge, Joe Horn-Smith and Chris of NSW Delooze for all their efforts in overseeing and implementing y The creation of a catalogue of coaching videos that a great rugby program and I would especially like to all kids and coaches can use. acknowledge all of our highly skilled volunteer Coaches and y A program of Try rugby days within our region Managers for their continued commitment, and we look y The implementation of an education and development forward to progressing our program even further in 2021. program for junior coaches in our region The three Premierships from the men’s side are a huge y The implementation our school’s initiative program in achievement and on behalf of the Club, I would like to local district schools that gives kids a taste of the game congratulate the coaches in Ray Hudd, Mitch Inman, Ryan Burge, Toby L’Estrange, Adam Hill, Eddie L’Estrange and REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS Brandon Boumelhem, all support staff and players for not only their exceptional play on the field but their attitude SUFC continues to provide a pathway for ambitious men and commitment off the field. 3rd Colts were the first to and women to go on to higher honours and 2020 was once experience victory and managed to marry highly skilled again a significant year for our club with a number of play with the enjoyment and values of our student led club SUFC player’s representing themselves and our Club with perfectly, while both the 1st Colts and 2nd Grade victories distinction at the elite level. Our representative players are a highlighted the quality of our emerging players and gives us credit to not only themselves but to every single person that confidence for the 2021 season. gives up their precious time to make our club and program what it is. Some of the highlights on the representative The SUFC Women’s program continues to set the standard calendar included: in the Sydney competition with SUFC fielding a 2nd XV team for the first time in the competition’s history and our y Angus Bell and Stuart Dunbar made their Aussie 7s Women’s first XV delivering a 3rd consecutive Premiership debut in Los Angeles in the Jack Scott Cup. The dedication and skill set that the y Theo Strang, Josh Kemeny, Tom Horton and Angus Bell players show week in week out is a credit to coaches Chris making their Super Rugby debut

6 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club y Lachlan Swinton and Angus Bell making their Wallaby the centurions on it, marking the huge achievement and debut alongside Matt Philip, Jake Gordon, Folau Fainga’a sacrifice they have given to SUFC. During half time of the with Tom Horton and Harry Johnson-Holmes being match, the ‘100 Club’ came down onto the field and included in the training squad. Andrew Coorey expertly acknowledged each of the y Henry Robertson, Darcy Breen representing Australia A. centurion’s contributions to Rugby. y Iliseva Batibasaga , Lori Cramer, Emily Chancellor, Grace Hamilton, Jemima McCalman and Piper Duck have been VOLUNTEERS included in the Wallaroos camp in preparation for the The key to our club’s success over a sustained period is 2021 World Cup without doubt due to the quality of our volunteers and there y 9 Students being involved in NSW Women’s Super W is no better group of volunteer coaches, managers, gear title who claimed their third consecutive title. stewards, ground announcers, statisticians, medical staff, y Harry Potter and Guy Porter made their English board members, friends or all-round helpers and 2020 once Premiership debuts for the Leicester Tigers again showed that the quality of our volunteers is what sets us apart. To each and every person that gave up even a MATCH DAY AND EVENTS minute of your time to support the Club in 2020, thank you for your hard work and commitment, it is truly appreciated. The restrictions bought about due to COVID-19 meant that events and spectators in 2020 were limited and I would like COLLEGES to complement the leadership and professionalism shown by David Haigh and Kirsty Stevens in delivering enjoyable The Sydney University colleges have always been an integral match days and successful events under very trying part of the fabric of our club and we continue to share a circumstances. close bond, together we play an important role in assisting our fine young men and women develop into great role Our annual rugby lunch, due to restrictions was a scaled models for all. I thank all of the colleges for your continued back version in comparison to recent years but I would support and look forward to continuing the journey in 2021. like to thank Kirsty Stevens and the whole finals lunch organising committee for making sure that the lunch was still successful and most of all enjoyable for all that FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION attended. A huge thank you also, toGordon Bray and 2020 highlighted how fortunate we are to have the support Stephanie Brantz for letting us share in an enjoyable and of both The Friends of SUFC and the SUFC Foundation and insightful interview. I am sure that without your support, 2020 would have been A major highlight in the 2020 season was our annual Back very different. In addition to your significant financial to Uni Day and this year we honoured the 35 men who have contributions to our club, both organisations are part of played over 100 1st Grade games for SUFC. It was a privilege the very fabric of what makes SUFC such a special place to have 13 of the centurions present at the match to see 1st and I would like to thank David Mortimer for his leadership Grade run out in a special heritage jersey which celebrates and thank all members of both groups for their significant the Club’s history with the classic University crest and contributions of money and more importantly time in popular white collars. The jersey also had the names of all mentoring our players.

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 7 FULL-TIME STAFF above all else. To the Sukkar family all the Buildcorp team, Thank you for your continued support. People make or break any organisation and in David Haigh, I must also thank and welcome Wingman Beer who entered Kirsty Stevens, Chris Delooze and Michael Hodge, we have a into their first year of partnership with the Club and we group of professionals that believe in what this club stands look forward to a long and prosperous relationship for a for and are the envy of clubs everywhere, it is an honour to very long time. work with a group of this quality. Our sponsors and partners are truly part of the family and Executive General Manager, David Haigh has led the Club a big thank you to all our sponsors and partners in 2020 through this crisis with distinction and the professionalism including: Alium Capital, Land Rover, Kaplan Professional, City he has shown in adapting to 2020s ever changing medical, Tattersalls Club, Maddocks, Ralphs Café, Sydney University legislative and financial landscape should be commended Sport and Fitness, Canterbury, Chalk Road, Club Wharehouse, and has been key in ensuring the future viability of our club. Elastoplast, Elegancy Catering, Fenwicke Financial, Full Face David and Kirsty continue to work closely, and we would like Orthodontics, Measurem, Milestone, SkinX, Shawl Group, Vic’s to acknowledge and note the Club’s appreciation of the Meat, The Sports Clinic and The Lady Hampshire. professionalism that they have shown ensuring that 2020 was still a success for all. IN CLOSING I would like to also acknowledge the hard work, long hours and significant sacrifice made by both Michael Hodge and I believe that 2020 has been a defining year in our club’s Chris Delooze in 2020 and with the departure of Rob Taylor, history, SUFC remains a great example of what a group of Chris and Michael were forced to take on a number of extra committed individuals can achieve when they are aligned. duties. Both men are exceptional individuals that always put I feel that there is renewed hope for the game in this the Club first and on behalf of all at SUFC we thank you. country and I believe that Club Rugby is going to play an even more important part in our game moving forward. SPONSORSHIP I am sure that with the continued support of everyone that believes in what SUFC stands for, the future of both the COVID has highlighted how important it is for sponsorship to game and our club is a bright one. be a true partnership and I believe that we have some of the Once again, thank you to all staff, executive committee, most committed and engaged sponsors in this country and players, volunteers, sponsors and supporters for your hard these sponsors continue to remain our lifeblood, the whole work and commitment over the last 12 months, and I club genuinely appreciates every contribution that our encourage everyone to strive to be even better in 2021. partners have made again this year in very difficult times for all. A special note to Major Sponsor, Buildcorp who are in Yours in rugby their 29th year of partnership. I believe that a big part of this successful relationship is since the Club and Buildcorp share DAVID LYONS similar values where honesty and strength of character sit President

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Sydney Uni and UQ players, coaches, volunteers and AT THE END OF THE SEASON, I AM DELIGHTED TO supporters into an immediate quarantine. All but one of REPORT THIS YEAR’S PLAYING GROUP EMBRACED SUFC’s staff were ‘close contacts’ and we spent the next AND CONTRIBUTED TO THE PROUD HISTORY OF couple of weeks drafting the protocols to be adopted THE CLUB AND ITS JERSEY. by Australian Rugby and other National and State sport governing bodies from our bedroom quarantine; In an unprecedented season for everyone due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Club survived due to the hard y Within days of entering quarantine and ‘reading the tea work applied by the players, the coaches, managers, leaves’ for the postponement (and at the time, possible physiotherapists, doctors, volunteers, sponsors and, cancellation) of the 2020 season, the Club launched importantly, the friends and families who supported the our SOS – ‘Support our Students’ – an initiative we Club throughout the year. created to sell club and partner merchandise and stock, including beer, wine, meat and hand sanitiser, to support The Jack Scott Cup, won by the women’s team for the third both our club and our sponsor partners; time in succession and fifth time in six years, in addition to our 2nd Grade, 1st Colts and elusive 3rd Colts Premierships, April were the crowning achievements for what will be y We also launched SUFC ‘Game Day TV’, a weekly online remembered as a historic year for the Club and the game. show including past and current player interviews by Michael Hodge, assisted by Club Captain Tom Osborne 2020 SEASON REVIEW and Daniel Calavassy. It also showcased our Grand Final victories stretching back to 1968 and other classic The season was indeed a rollercoaster affair, featuring both matches. A highlight was seeing a posse of regular Gold soaring achievements and difficult challenges: Members tuning in together via Zoom to religiously watch the classic matches over a wine; December y Season 2020 commenced with the appointment of y In addition to ‘Game Day TV’, our locked-down 1st the Club’s first Director of Women’s Rugby and Juniors Graders hit the phones with all of our sponsors and Development – only the second full-time position in members to reach out, offer assistance to our less Australian Rugby focussing on the women’s game; abled community members, inform them of the current circumstances and otherwise engage them at a February difficult time for everyone; y A group of 49 players and several coaching staff flew to Christchurch for a high-performance pre-season tour June to New Zealand, including a Colts side that would play y Coming out of the general COVID-19 lockdown, Lincoln University U20s; and two grade teams, one to play the response from our sponsors and partners was the Highlanders’ Bravehearts Development Team and the overwhelming, with many reaching out to reaffirm other to play the Crusaders’ Knights Development Team; their support to the Club, even when they themselves were struggling. In addition to our existing sponsors, March we exited the lockdown with a new Premium Sponsor y As 2019’s Shute Shield Premiers, we hosted the Hospital in Wingman and with a second women’s XVs team, Cup victors University of Queensland to contest the in addition to two women’s 7s teams and three Australian Club Championship, the annual fixture development academies under-pinning our club teams; between the premier clubs in the Sydney and Brisbane y Despite the Sydney Rugby Union deciding only 1st rugby competitions. We were crowned the best club in Grade, 2nd Grade and 1st Colts teams were compulsory, Australia with a 28-8 victory; Sydney Uni fielded all seven men’s teams (4 x Grade and y We felt the full brunt of the pandemic with one of our 3 x Colts), in addition to two women’s teams, for the own testing positive to COVID-19 the day following the first time. This was a testament to the resilience and Australian Club Championship. This plunged over 140 character of our players;

10 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club y Head Coach Robert Taylor departed the Club to take November up a coaching job in England’s Premiership at Leicester y Our 2020 season culminated with the ‘Rugby Luncheon’, Tigers. We are proud of the role the Club played in Rob’s a 2020-replacement for our annual Finals Lunch. The development and are thrilled he was rewarded with an Rugby Luncheon was held at Jones Bay Wharf and was opportunity at the professional level. Rob followed in the keenly attended by the COVID-19 mandated maximum footsteps of past SUFC Head Coaches, Billy Millard (Cardiff crowd of 300. Making budget in the uncertain times was Blues), Damien Hill (Melbourne Rebels) and Chris Malone an incredible achievement by our generous community. (NSW Waratahs and Wallabies), amongst others, who have developed their coaching skills at the Club before We head towards the season 2020 with both the excitement taking their opportunities at professional franchises. of youth and a driven playing group aiming to greater The Club is as passionate in developing our coaches and achievements. administrators as it is in developing our players; The current group of SUFC players have made a solid start to the off-season training program and are showing a strong July work ethic. It is very pleasing to see standards of the group y The first fixture following the Australian Club are being driven internally by our senior players. Championship four months earlier was a full-club trial against Eastern Suburbs. It was everyone’s first foray into hosting crowds during the pandemic and, DEVELOPMENT OF PLAYERS unfortunately, we again ended up as front-page The promotion of three Colts players and another news due to inadequately managing the enforced 13 debutants into 1st Grade and six SUFC players into restrictions, however this time only as a footnote as the professional rugby programs around the world highlights the visiting team on the day; focus SUFC places on developing players. Other individual August achievements include: y We again few afoul of the pandemic conditions after y Four players made their Super Rugby debut in 2020 – twelve of our 1st and 2nd Grade forwards were caught Theo Strang, Tom Horton, Angus Bell (forward), as ‘close contacts’ after heading out in Newcastle Josh Kemeny; following our Round 3 fixtures. Although we were able y Nine Students were part of the 2020 NSW Women’s to secure victory in our Round 4 fixtures against Penrith, Buildcorp Super W back-to-back title; we dropped our next matches to Souths in Round 5, our y Angus Bell (forward) and Lachlan Swinton made their first of the season; debuts for the Wallabies; October y Angus Bell (back) and Stuart Dunbar made their y All nine Sydney Uni teams contested finals for their Aussie 7s debut in LA; respective competitions, with four teams securing y Five Students (at the time of writing) - Angus Bell, Premierships out of the eight available; Folau Fainga’a, Jake Gordon, Matt Philip and Lachlan y We missed out on securing the coveted George Swinton - were involved in the Wallabies’ 2020 Tri Nations Gregor Cup, ending our run of 16-consecutive Club campaign; Championships, losing it to Gordon on the final match of y Henry Robertson, Darcy Breen, Harry Johnson-Holmes the final round; and Josh Kemeny represented Australia A;

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 11 y Six players (Iliseva Batibasaga, Emily Chancellor, Lori positive personality and an expertise is rugby operations. Cramer, Piper Duck, Grace Hamilton and Jemima This year, Kirsty has worked tirelessly to ensure the Club McCalman) were selected in the Wallaroos training has enforced the relevant COVID-19 restrictions, and has camp in preparation for the 2021 World Cup; done so at all times with a smile on her face. It has been y Guy Porter and Harry Potter have headed overseas to heart-warming to receive many messages and comments continue their playing careers a Leicester Tigers; from our Members, Sponsors and supporters praising the Club during this difficult time and Kirsty deserves much y Theo Strang (Melbourne Rebels) and Henry Robertson (NSW Waratahs) signed their first professional contracts; of this praise and more. Everyone associated with the Club is aware of how endeared she is to the Club and our y Tim Clements is joining a Super Rugby team over community. As mentioned earlier, Chris commenced the summer, heading down to the Brumbies; year in the newly formed Director of Women’s Rugby and y Darcy Breen, Daniel Botha and Hugh Bokenham are Juniors Development. Starting any new job is challenging; involved with the Waratahs Elite Development Squad being the first person to fulfil a brand-new position is even over summer; more so. Without a pre-existing roadmap to follow, Chris y Papillon Sevele, Tasman Smith, Paddy Tagg and Sione set about making the role his own and the results speak for Taufui are involved Waratahs Senior Academy over themselves. He has grown enormously this year and thrives summer. on his personal development. Thank you to all for your assistance throughout the year. SPECIAL MENTIONS A special mention to Joe Horn-Smith, Toby L’Estrange, Tom Osborne, Sera Naiqama, Conor O’Doherty, Ben Carolan and Every week, there are 43 volunteers, coaches, managers, Dan Calavassy who all stepped up their contribution and gear stewards, doctors, physios, strength and conditioning commitment to the Club during lockdown and the season coaches and staff whom all contribute to ensure the Club that followed. Their selflessness exemplified the values and runs smoothly and professionally. This simply cannot be the culture of our Club. achieved without all the work of these people. Well done and thank you all! Finally, and most importantly, thank you to all the players. By and large, many supporters do not see the amount of The staff of David Lyons, Michael Hodge, Kirsty Stevens dedicated training and passion each of you put into your and Chris Delooze were a great team to work with. David rugby away from the playing field. It is pleasing to see and I work very closely together and often speak daily to the level of commitment each of you put into the Club. assist each other with our respective strengths. The Club is Whether it be the players who reserved for 3rd Colts, the lucky to have someone of David’s reputation and passion Colts players stepping up to play grade, as required, or the as its figurehead. With Rob Taylor departing following 70 or so players who turned up to the gym four days a week. the pre-season, Michael stepped up into the 1st Grade The players’ attitude, enthusiasm and commitment to hard coaching position, ably assisted by incumbent 1st Grade work, whether it be on the rugby field or in their academic assistant coach, Joe Horn-Smith. Juggling the 1st Coach pursuits, demonstrates the Club is in good hands. For the coaching responsibilities was that much more difficult for players, the current custodians of the SUFC jersey, have Michael as he still maintained the wider responsibilities added to its celebrated legacy. covering all aspects of the Club’s rugby program. His enthusiasm (showcased by his impressive turn as host Up the Students! and interviewer on SUFC’s Club Rugby TV) and curiosity abound and make coming to work every day a pleasure. DAVID HAIGH Kirsty possesses an enormous work ethic; an infectiously Executive General Manager

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Kieran Hall, your contributions towards developing our AS FULL-TIME STAFF AT SUFC IT IS OUR DUTY TO players physically has been outstanding and a critical WORK ON A DAILY BASIS TO ENSURE WE PROVIDE element of the SUFC Rugby Program. Thank you also to THE VERY BEST RUGBY PROGRAM BOTH ON AND all our intern Tom Sanders who helped along the way. OFF THE FIELD. y To all involved in the SUFC Juniors Program who have supported Chris Delooze in his first year as Director However, this just simply would not be possible without of Women’s and Junior Development, we thank you. so many other dedicated and passionate people who Including Junior’s President, Adam Dunn, with support contribute to the Club in various ways. From our Coaches from John Kilkenny, Kristen Taylor, Shannon Madden- and Managers, Executive Committee to our Medical team to Daniels, Jo Bacic and all other volunteers involved. To the many match day helpers who all put in ample amount of our players who have assisted Chris in executing training hours each week to ensure the Club runs smoothly. You are sessions and exhibitions games to help grow the game the heart and soul of our Club and we would like to thank and provide a pathway for our Juniors, thank you. you all for your tireless commitment and efforts during what has been one of the toughest years on record. y To Ash Miller our beloved Gear Steward. Always the first to arrive and the last to leave, you go above and beyond y To our Club President, David Lyons who has continued to ensure match days are executed with precision and to steer the ship during turbulent times. Your positive ease. We cannot thank you enough. outlook and creative mind have ensured the Club has y To our Ball Kids, Riley and Mikaela Campton, Josh, continued to thrive in 2020. Hamish and William Malone, Daniel Osborne, Jame y To each of the members of the Executive Committee. and Corinne Delooze, Edward and Robert Walker and Thank you for your knowledge, guidance and time to Aston Lebler You are the most professional and well- ensure the future success of the Club. mannered ball kids and we are proud of you all. It is an y To all our Coaches and Managers from 1st Grade, to extraordinary effort for you to give up your Saturdays to the Women’s and right down to a junior level. The the Club each week, thank you. incredible passion and dedication you all demonstrate y To our club Photographers, Andrew Frazer, Dale is the reason this club and indeed the great game of Caterson and Karen Spencer who capture moments rugby continues to succeed. From the cold late-night that will be lasting memories for our players and their trainings, to long game days and more, your level of families. It is easy to overlook contributions that may commitment is not overlooked. We will be forever often become an expectation to many people, but we thankful for all that you do in providing our players really do appreciate all that you do for us, thank you for with such incredible experiences. Notable mentions to your tireless efforts behind the lens this season. Mitch Inman, Dave Pearson, Richard Stanford, Aldy & y To all our other wonderful game day volunteers,Bruce Peter King, Jack Jones, Toby L’Estrange and Brandon Lin and Helmut Gebels who spend their days running up Boumelhem who joined the ranks this year. and down the sidelines, Bruce who also writes our witty y To our Medical team, led by Dr Nathan Gibbs and his match reports each week,Nicholas Way who operate team of match day Doctors as well as the Physiotherapy the scoreboard to perfection ,Ian Cameron and Andrew team, guided by Stuart Pavely and executed by George Coorey our ground announcers and Marc Pearce our Guyatt, Chris Russell and Lizzy Donnelly. You all are an Match Day Controller. To be blessed with such amazing incredible resource at our club, your knowledge and volunteers who we can rely on each week is so rare, but commitment within the program and your compassion you all have been remarkable in your efforts throughout for our players is nothing short of incredible. Our players the season and without you home games just wouldn’t are so lucky to have your services at their doorstep, and be the same! we appreciate all you do for them to make sure they y To Craig ‘Fizza’ Fear our Club Statistician. With such an can run around on the field each week. extraordinarily long club history, the amount of time y To our Strength and Conditioning staff, led bySam and energy you put into maintaining and updating our Pervan and supported byShane Ball, Lou Lou Stanley and records is outstanding. From the weekly inclusions in

14 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club the newsletter, the array of statistics for our players to y To all the support we receive from the residential see at home games and the comprehensive statistics Colleges at Sydney University; Adrian Diethelm (St found throughout our SUFC publications, mean our rich John’s College), Wayne Erickson (St Andrew’s College), history will continue to be remembered. We thank you Dr Ivan Head (St Paul’s College) and Lisa Sutherland for all your hard work again this year. (Wesley College) It is not always easy to balance y To Luke and Michelle Mitchell and all the wonderful staff University, rugby and college life, but the Colleges here at Elegancy Catering. This year has been a whole new at Sydney University provide the very best support to challenge for us, and you and the team have adapted our players. We must also thank those Colleges that amazingly. You have gone above and beyond to provide so kindly allow us to utilise their grounds and facilities, a safe and enjoyable environment for all our spectators, your help is always appreciated. we couldn’t have done it without you. y Thank you lastly to all sponsors, parents, partners, y To Ed Smith and Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness (SUSF). members, past players, supporters near and far who Without their consistent support, the amazing have supported us this year when we have needed it opportunities, facilities and experiences our players most. We couldn’t have got through it without your have whilst at SUFC would not be possible. Thank you support, generosity and patience while we tried to also to Tristan Liles and Emily Chanellor in the High- manage rapidly changing rules and restrictions. Performance department, and to Leonie Lum for her Thank you all for an unforgettable year, we can’t wait to do generous support and guidance to our scholarship put it behind us and look forward to 2021! holders within the Elite Athlete Program. Up the Students! y To Daryl Davidson and the entire Grounds Staff at SUSF, the team do an extraordinary job to ensure we have DAVID HAIGH, MICHAEL HODGE, KIRSTY STEVENS fields to train and play week in week out. Thank you for AND CHRIS DELOOZE your tireless efforts. SUFC Staff

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 15 FINANCIAL REPORTS

1 134 The Club’s robust financial position is due to the THE CLUB IS REPORTING A SURPLUS OF $ , contribution and efforts of many. The Club is indebted to the FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 OCTOBER 2020. continued support of its Major Sponsor, Buildcorp, as well as THIS IS A VERY PLEASING OUTCOME GIVEN THE the long list of associate sponsors. The Club is also grateful for the support of Sydney University Sport and Fitness, the PRESSURES THE BUDGET HAS BEEN SUBJECT Sydney University Football Club Foundation, the Friends of TO IN THE COVID-19 IMPACTED YEAR. THE CLUB Sydney University, as well as the Club’s Gold Members and REMAINS IN A STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION AND supporters. The contribution of these organisations and key stakeholders is greatly appreciated. This collective support is IS DEBT FREE. essential in ensuring the Club is in a strong financial position Total income for the year was $962,199 down 31% on the to provide the infrastructure, facilities and programs previous year. Significant decreases in Home Gate and necessary to support the players and coaches and is a key Sponsorship (down 41% to $275,545) and Fundraising factor in maintaining the Club’s on-field success. Activities income (down 70% to $91,125), due largely to Government Health restrictions preventing crowds and I also wish to acknowledge the great work and leadership gatherings on home matchdays and fundraising events. provided by the Club’s Executive General Manager David Grants and Donations and Affiliation income was relatively Haigh. David was exceptionally well supported by Events flat year on year. Manager, Kirsty Stevens. Thank you also to finance team at Sydney University Sport and Fitness for their support. Finally, Total expenditure for the year was $961,065 down 28% on I would like to take this opportunity to thank the President, the previous year. Decreases in expenditure were incurred David Lyons for his leadership of the Club this year. in Fundraising Activities (down 56% to $129,926), reflecting the reduced expenditure due to restrictions on fundraising ANGUS WILSON events, while Rugby Operations (down 23% to $454,720), Vice President Administration Costs (down 20% to $239,792) and Marketing & Promotion expenses (down materially to $6,824) all reflect strong ‘cost cutting’ measures applied to a reduced 2020 rugby competition. Development expenses were relatively flat year on year. With the carry forward of net positive retained surpluses from prior years, the Club remains debt free and is in a sound financial position.

16 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT Year Ending 31 October 2020

2020 2019 ($) ($)

Income Grants and Donations 454,925 451,669 Home Gate and Sponsorship 275,545 466,468 Affiliation 127,514 137,158 Fundraising Activities 91,125 308,375 Other 13,090 30,493 Total Income 962,199 1,394,162

Expenditure Rugby Operations 454,720 592,768 Administration Costs 239,792 298,177 Marketing and Promotion 6,824 15,860 Development 14,055 115,996 Fundraising Activities 129,926 295,512 Other 15,748 16,598 Total Expenditure 961,065 1,334,911 Surplus/(Deficit) 1,134 59,251 2020 Cash Account Position - Surplus/(Deficit) 88,399 Closing Balance - Surplus/(Deficit) 89,533

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 17 FOUNDATION REPORT

THE SYDNEY UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL CLUB Table 1 - SUFC Foundation - Performance to 30 June 2020 FOUNDATION (SUFCF) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2003 TO 3 YEARS 5 YEARS ENTITY 1 YEAR SUPPORT THE ONGOING RUNNING OF THE CLUB AND PA PA SUFC Foundation TO ENABLE IT TO COMPETE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL. -0.61% 7.20% 7.09% A donor program was established and has been in existence Portfolio Balanced Fund for 17 years. The proceeds from the program have -4.10% 4.18% 4.16% accumulated a dedicated capital fund, the balance of which Benchmark Foundation Aust. stands at $3.59m on 30 June 2020. In accordance with agreed 1.30% 11.88% 11.12% practice a portion of the Fund’s investment earnings are Equities ASX 200 Accumulation distributed annually to the Club for the specific purpose of -7.68% 5.19% 5.95% supporting the Club and its players in achieving the highest Index levels of success in both academic and sporting endeavours. 5 Year Target (4%+CPI) 5.25%

The Fund is professionally managed and invested by Ord Note: Foundation Performance figures are after fees Minnett Ltd in accordance with an approved investment mandate and an agreed asset allocation of Australian & Table 1 outlines the performance of the fund over the past 1, International equities, interest bearing securities, term 3 & 5 years. It is pleasing to see that the Foundation Portfolio deposits and cash, under the overall direction of the SUFCF has comfortably beaten the Balanced Fund Benchmark in all Investment Committee (IC). Our continued thanks, not of the years as well beating the 5 year target (4%+CPI), set only go to the members of the IC for their time and effort by the Investment Committee, of 5.25% by 1.84% per annum. during the year, but also to Paul Reid and Tony Mulveney of KPMG who kindly donate their time and expertise to the The FY20 performance of the Fund was -0.61% which beat Foundation to manage and complete the financial accounts. the ASX Accumulation Index by 7.07% despite being in a much safer asset allocation of 65% in equities and other Financial Year 2020 (FY20) was a volatile period for market, growth assets and 35% in term deposits, interest rate which saw a number of equity markets hit record highs, securities and cash. but the gains quickly unravelled at the turn of the decade as economic activity was virtually brought to a halt by The Australian Equities component of the Fund returned countries scrambling to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. 11.12% per annum over the 5 years compared to the ASX 200 Accumulation Index which returned 5.95% per annum over Cash initially provided defensiveness, albeit positive returns the same period. The balanced fund benchmark returned would have been eroded by inflation. Instead, asset-class 4.16% over the same period. returns were led by a rally in fixed income. Bond prices rallied as the Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates to record lows and central banks globally also stepped up stimulus Table 2 - SUFC Foundation - Net Earnings measures in response to the COVID-19 crisis. International FY20 FY19 FY18 FY17 equities outperformed Australian equities, primarily due to the US and Japan hanging onto some gains. Property trusts $198,726 $519,917 $271,111 $357,504 were hit hard in the final few months, in anticipation that COVID-19 would cause rental income to evaporate and assets Table 2 outlines the earnings of the Fund over the last to be devalued. In the local market, energy and banks were 4 years. Net earnings of $198,726 for FY20 was lower than sold off even more, given stronger linkages to economic normal years because of the impact COVID-19 had on listed activity. At the other end of the spectrum, healthcare, companies and their ability to maintain dividend levels. consumer staples and technology were seen as the “winners”. FY19 was particularly high due to several Companies Commodity prices were generally weaker as economic paying special dividends and many undertaking off-market growth slowed, however, gold jumped 26% on its appeal as a buy backs due to the Labor party’s plan to devalue safe haven during times of uncertainty. franking credits.

18 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club This financial year the Foundation was able to make a Cameron Clyne, it is a great honour to continue to serve as distribution of $160,000 to the Club for FY20. Distributions Chairman of SUFCF. I am privileged to have such a capable made to the Club since the Foundation’s inception now Board and I greatly appreciate the efforts in recent years to total $1,701,000. raise additional funds to provide greater financial stability to the Club. I am confident the legacy we have built will On behalf of the Foundation, I would like to thank the continue to grow to ensure the Foundation continues to generosity of our valued donors who have made donations support the broader goals of the Club. over the past 17 years. It is important to note that the Club continues to need the support of more donors. Following on DAVID MORTIMER AO from the excellent platform laid by the late David Clarke and Chairman, SUFC Foundation

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 19 FRIENDS OF SUFC REPORT

guest speaker this year was newly appointed Chairman THE FRIENDS OF SYDNEY UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL of Rugby Australia, Hamish McLellan. In a fireside like chat CLUB WAS FORMED IN 1996 BY PETER with Andrew Wennerbom, Hamish outlined his challenges, HEMMING WHEN RUGBY WAS MOVING TOWARDS priorities and plans for rugby in Australia to an engaged audience. Hamish did not pull any punches as he described PROFESSIONALISM AND SUFC WAS AT RISK OF the often-difficult steps along the path to increase the RELEGATION FROM 1ST GRADE. participation and interest in our game. It was heartening Selected senior business people were approached with a to hear his comments regarding the essential role of club plan to establish a specialised mentoring group. This group, rugby in the rejuvenation of rugby across all states. which became known as the Friends, has made a critical In his toast to the Club, Judge Gerard Philips SC gave an contribution to what is now one of the most successful and entertaining talk with a number of anecdotes which was sustainable rugby clubs in the world. There are currently matched by John Coorey describing some of the challenges sixty-eight Members of the Friends. and characters from former years at SUFC. When first formed, the Friends had two specific goals: In the toast to the University, long-time supporter and 1. To develop a mentoring programme for players to assist sponsor of the club, Josephine Sukkar AM, spoke with them in their business and personal careers. passion of her and Buildcorp’s long association with Sydney University rugby. In his response, Peter Scott described Today’s young men and women need a firm education in detail the scale and reach of The University of Sydney base in order to prepare themselves for a career in with glimpses on how the University may be transformed whatever field after rugby. because of Covid-19. 2. To produce quality all-round young men and women who Chairman of the Friends, David Mortimer AO managed are well prepared to take their place in society, ideally in the agenda with timely mentions of the successes and leadership roles. challenges that the club currently faces. All of the speeches All Members are encouraged to attend matches and have captured the sombre reality of the effects of Covid-19 on access to the club’s Gold Members area at the SUFG to everyone’s lives. Nevertheless there was a very positive watch club games. mood amongst the attendees, bound by their love of rugby, and a desire to make a difference with the young male and As a group, the Friends feel strongly about the need for female players who represent SUFC. In the past year, the mentoring and one of the biggest issues facing young Friends have donated over $75,000 to the ongoing support players today is the transition from professional sport of the Club. to ‘ordinary’ life. We are blessed with a number of former We thank the Friends of SUFC for their contribution to professional players who are leading this initiative. the Club and look forward to more normal times with The past year will go down in history as one of the most the ongoing support of the Club and its players, both men difficult for the entire world since World War Two. The and women. Coronavirus pandemic swept the world taking the lives There are exciting times ahead as we look forward to of more than 1.4M people globally; national borders were celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment sealed; entire cities were in lockdown and all sporting of the Friends of Sydney University Football Club in 2021. fixtures were cancelled. Similarly, a number of our planned activities were curtailed. DAVID MORTIMER AO Our plans for the annual KPMG mentoring cocktail party Chairman Friends of SUFC and the annual Legends Lunch were put on hold but I’m pleased to say that we managed to hold the 24th Annual Dinner in the dining room of St. Andrew’s College. It was certainly a ‘different’ event with all Covid-19 regulations in place and strictly enforced by the fifty-five attendees. The

20 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 21 DIRECTOR OF RUGBY REPORT

HIGH PERFORMANCE TOUR - NEW ZEALAND Will Goddard* Edward Renton Josh Hardie Henry Robertson Following on from the successful 2019 Tour to New Zealand, James Kane Max Robson 45 players and 6 staff embarked on another preseason journey. It was again an opportunity for our players to size Sepesa Loga-Tarogi Banjo Travers themselves up against some of the best in the world, with Ofa Manuofetoa Harry Wilson the pinnacle of the tour, being a match against the Crusader Thomas Woodcock Strath Yeo Knights at Lincoln University. While the tour lasted just under Henry Clunies-Ross a week, it was the months of preparation and grind that was the true catalyst for our success. *Denotes first year at SUFC

The group was a mix of our best recruits, young talent AUSTRALIAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP stepping up to grade, and a few seasoned vets searching for more Shute Shield success. We were based in Christchurch After back-to-back Minor Premierships and Shute Shield for the majority of the tour and trained out of the Lincoln titles, the Australian Club Championship was one of the University facilities. only trophies missing from the SUFC cabinet. It was a Match 1 – SUFC vs Highlanders Academy (Loss, 19-52) great opportunity for the club, as it was the first time in a number of years that we were able to host the ACC match. Match 2 – SUFC Development vs Lincoln University (Win, 70-0) Our opposition were old rivals and Buildcorp counterparts, Match 3 – SUFC vs Crusader Knights (Loss, 21-60) The University of Queensland. There have been many great Students who have played for both clubs over the years, SUFC TOURING PARTY including last year’s Shute Shield winner, Dave McDuling. The match was just 6 days post the New Zealand tour, so the FORWARDS boys had good momentum and were confident leading up Angus Allen Alex O’Reilly* to the fixture. During the day, all 3 grade teams had victories Harrison Armour* Tom Osborne in their trial matches against Warringah, which set the tone for our First Grade side. Daniel Botha* Luke Porter Joah Bowd Luke Ratcliff Despite the conditions, our boys played with good control, and as the match wore on, SUFC dominated set piece and Darcy Breen Matthew Sandell territory. UQ put up a brave fight late in the second half, Nick de Crespigny Papillon Sevele but the deficit was too great. The four tries to one victory Peter Fenwicke Jay Spencer was well deserved, and the first time SUFC had won the Connor Grindal Hugh Summerhayes Australian Club Championship since 2014. Charles Hancock Paddy Tagg* 2020 Harry Lee* Niko Lilomaiava FINAL SERIES Timothy Lilomaiava Aidan Wearne* Despite the disruptive and uncertain build up, our men’s Ciaran Loh Henry Whelan teams were able to complete every match of the Conor O’Doherty Thomas Willson restructured, and all 7 teams made it through to the finals. Our young and exciting colts group went agonisingly close to Patrick O’Doherty Rohan O’Regan © getting 3/3 into the GF, but unfortunately the 2nd Colts went down in the semi-final, 38-36 to Randwick. Despite the loss, BACKS the 2nd Colts group should be pleased with their effort and Hayden Pomare Jack Murray development throughout the year. Coached and mentored by Timothy Clements Connor O’Shea the experienced Pete Delavere, there will be plenty of these Jude Gibbs* Eddie Poolman boys pushing into 1st Colts and beyond next season.

22 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club After a strong finish to the regular season, it was our 3rd as ever and was complemented by the quirky and iconic Colts who went into Grand Final day feeling supremely coaching style of Aldy King. confident. Their dominant pack, expertly drilled by Forwards 3rd Grade again flexed their muscle and resolve to finish Coach Brandon Boumelhem, were aggressive and bullish at the year as minor premiers for the second straight season. set piece. Having beaten Gordon a few weeks before and As with 2019, they drew Gordon in the big dance for a outclassing Randwick 5 tries to 1 in the semi-final, Coach Ed mouth-watering Grand Final rematch. There were plenty L’Estrange and the 3rd Colts team were ready to break the of comparisons to last year’s GF as the match ebbed and 3-year drought. Inclement weather hampered the spectacle, flowed. Both sets of supporters were vocal, and on edge for but the boys held on for a brave 10-7 victory over Gordon to reclaim the Bill Simpson Trophy. the full 80 minutes and a heart-breaking outcome in the dying stages saw Gordon again come out victorious. I want The stop-start nature of this seasons preparations, were thank all the 3rd Grade boys for their continued effort and difficult for all teams. But none more so, then our 1st Colts passion throughout a difficult season. There were plenty group. With players from different schools, rep teams, of challenges, and whilst you’ll be disappointed to come so playing higher grades and early season injuries, our 1st Colts close, you should be so proud of your contribution this year. squad didn’t fully assemble until the back half of the season. Thanks also to Head Coach James Caterson, who brought That makes their results and growth throughout the year up his 150th game as Coach, and special mention to Snorky even more impressive. The regular season was highlighted Pearson for his return to the SUFC coaching ranks. by a 46-26 demolition of competition leaders Randwick, and they entered the finals series as favourites. Dominant Over the years, 2nd Grade Premierships have been victories against Norths and Gordon in the prelims, lead to particularly hard to come by. And our dominant 2019 team a blockbuster match up against their unpredictable rivals, left big shoes to fill. As the year went on, our young 2nd Eastern Suburbs. It was an epic Grand Final, and despite a Grade side grew in confidence, and their willingness to late fight back from Easts, our young 1st Colts team showed work hard and just spend time together was infectious. just enough composure to close out the match 27-26. A After finishing Minor Premiers, there was no doubt their huge congratulations and thank you to Head Coach Toby best footy was good enough to win the competition, and as L’Estrange and forwards coach Adam Hill. Toby went above they navigated through the finals series, they left their best and beyond this season and his unwavering determination till last. Similarly to 3rd Grade it was another Grand Final allowed the boys to develop both on and off the field. The rematch, and unfortunately for Eastern Suburbs, they were SUFC community should look out for many of this year’s yet again mismatched. Our 2nd Grade boys dominated the team, as they push into 1st Grade and higher honours in the final, and barring a couple of consolation tries, it was all years to come. Uni as they came out victorious 43-27. Well done to Head Coach guru Ray Hudd, who steered yet another SUFC side With the new Sydney Rugby Union structure this year, to a successful premiership. We welcomed former SUFC including non-competition games, it was often difficult for and Melbourne Rebels star, Mitch Inman onto the coaching our lower grade teams to gain any meaningful momentum. staff, and his expertise was invaluable.Ryan Burge rounded Despite some inconsistent performances, our 4th Grade out the 2nd grade coaching team this season, and his team finished the year with plenty of confidence, beating commitment and continued development in coaching, 3 of the top 4 teams in the final rounds of the season. The is an exciting future prospect for our club. strong finish, climbed them up the ladder into 3rd position, and lead to a semi-final match up against an experienced Up the Students! Randwick side. Unfortunately, they were out played on the day, but should be very proud of how they finished off a MICHAEL HODGE difficult season. CoachCharles Carter was as passionate Director of Rugby

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 23 MEDICAL REPORT

FIRST AND FOREMOST, THE SUFC MEDICAL TEAM y Xavier Sammut: ACL Rupture (surgery) WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE CLUB AND SPONSORS y Bronte Stutchbury: ACL Rupture (surgery) y Sepesa Loga-Tarogi: Patella tendon rupture (surgery) FOR THEIR ONGOING SUPPORT OF OUR SERVICES y Jay Spencer: Patella femoral cartilage damage (surgery) THROUGHOUT WHAT HAS BEEN A HIGHLY UNUSUAL y Sean-Paul Fenukitau: PCL and MCL Rupture (surgery) YEAR. WITHOUT THEIR SUPPORT, THE LEVEL y Ben Carolan: MCL Rupture OF SERVICE PROVIDED WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN y Daniel Napper: Hamstring strain POSSIBLE. y Strath Yeo: Hamstring strain This year saw a significant change in the staffing roster. y Ofa Manuofetoa: Hamstring strain Head Physiotherapist Daniella Thrassis moved on to the y Dre Chou Lee: Shoulder dislocation (surgery) Waratahs and was replaced by Colts physiotherapist George y Nat Crow: Shoulder dislocation (surgery) Guyatt, Chris Russell did an excellent job moving into the Colts physiotherapy role, as did Lizzy Donnelly who joined y Ben Pele: Axillary Nerve Palsy the Club as Women’s Physiotherapist. Dr Nathan Gibbs y Tom Woodcock: Ankle Syndesmosis Sprain continued to provide the Club with exceptional assistance y Ciaran Loh: Ankle Syndesmosis and Metatarsal fracture in player injury management and was assisted by multiple (surgeries) doctors throughout the year. The Doctor’s presence across y Adam Goodman: Lisfranc sprain all Colts and Grade games was always hugely appreciated and provided all involved with another level of safety y Holly Furness: Lisfranc fracture (surgery) surrounding our matches. The following players suffered long term injuries in 2020 and 2020 was an interesting and challenging year for the were able to return to play during the season. The medical Sports Medicine world – as well as the rest – there was team recognise that these players (as per the above) put significant uncertainty about how players would respond to in significant effort to be able to return to play and this was sudden return to sports after an extended break because incredibly rewarding for both the players and staff. of Covid-19. As a medical team we have followed the injury y Connor O’Shea: Knee arthroscope statistics closely this year and have seen some noticeable y Ciaran Loh: Lumbar spine nerve root compression increases in injuries that are most likely related to the sudden drop and then increase in training and playing load. y Zac Von Appen: Lumbar spine disc bulge, deltoid sprain This was not a situation unique to SUFC and has been seen and tibial stress across Super Rugby, AFL, NRL, and throughout other Shute y Tom Petkovich: Jersey finger surgery Shield clubs during the year. y Will Terry: Knee arthroscope y Connor Grindal: Knee arthroscope SERIOUS INJURIES SEASON 2020 y James Kah: Gr3 MCL sprain The medical team would like to acknowledge the y Ofa Manuofetoa: Gr3 MCL sprain unfortunate reality that we do at times have significant y Tom Woodcock: High grade quadriceps strain injuries that prematurely end players seasons and careers. The following players suffered season ending injuries this SEASON 2020 INJURY STATISTICS year. Many of these players are currently rehabilitating and are putting in their best efforts to return for season 2021. This season the Club experienced a total of 243 recorded injuries between preseason and finals. This was significantly Ed Renton sadly retired after suffering repeat concussions decreased compared to 2019 at 312 injuries. The shortened throughout his time in rugby. season would explain this large decrease in total injuries. y Connor O’Doherty: Cervical spine nerve root Interestingly whilst total injuries were lower, there were compression increases in certain injuries and there is a high likelihood

24 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club this was related to essentially having two preseasons, one of injuries of the foot and ankle were most prevalent and caused which was significantly shorter than usual. The two injuries a total loss of 393 days at an average of 28.07 days to return that were noticeably increase and that caused significant to full training per injury. An increased rate of low back pain time lost to training were Tibial stress (stress reaction, stress was also experienced during preseason, this tends to occur fractures) and hamstring strains. There were 30 hamstring because of increased training load, with careful management strains across the playing group in total compared to 16 in little time was lost as a result of this increase in back pain. season 2019. Sudden increases and decreases in running Regular season rounds resulted in 134 injuries throughout the load as well as length of time in a season are among many playing group. It was this period of the year that saw most variables thought to be responsible for causing hamstring time lost to hamstring strains and other more minor lower strains. Unfortunately, Covid-19 caused a very extended limb soft tissue injuries. There were 16 hamstring strains season (12 months of running) as well as creating very suffered during the season with an average time loss of 15.25 sudden alterations in training load and training type. A days to return to full training. The majority of these injuries significant highlight in terms of injury reductions came occurred in the first half of the season, this was likely due in the form of a sizeable decrease in concussions across to the shortened preseason that occurred post the Covid-19 break and the limited opportunity the players had to train as a the Club, season 2020 saw 18 concussions compared to 27 group at full intensity. There was far less time lost to foot and in 2019. This was part of a general trend across 2020 that ankle injuries during the regular season despite 26 injuries saw less contact related injuries, for example, shoulder occurring. The medical team were able to return players to dislocations dropped from 12 in 2019 to 3 in 2020. training quickly through accurate rehabilitation and medical The table below is a summary of injuries across the year and intervention where required, as well as excellent cooperation the impact each injury type had on length of time taken to from coaches and strength and conditioning staff. return to full training. Finals series saw 28 injuries occur the vast majority of which were able to return to training by the end of the week DAYS TO AVERAGE before missing a round of finals. There were 5 concussions RETURN TOTAL INJURY TYPE TIME that occurred and would usually have been responsible TO FULL INJURIES LOSS for more time lost however 4 out of 5 of the players were TRAINING concussed in their final round. Head 130 30 4.33 This year there were 19 season ending injuries. Knee injuries Neck/Back 188 23 8.17 accounted for 6 and caused the greatest amount of time Shoulder 152 30 5.01 lost (in rounds) with 36 rounds missed due to these injuries. Foot and ankle injuries accounted for 5 of the 19 season Elbow/Wrist/Hand 128 19 6.74 ending injuries and caused 21 rounds to be missed in total. Hip 126 15 8.4 3 hamstring, 3 shoulder as well as 1 head and 1 neck injury Knee 346 29 11.93 made up the remainder of these injuries. As often occurs there were 6 season ending injuries in the final third of the Lower Limb Soft Tissue 566 49 11.55 season, this tends to occur due to the limited time left in Foot and Ankle 573 44 13.02 the season. Throughout the rest of the season there was Other 21 4 5.25 a relatively even spread of injuries. The majority of this year’s season ending injuries were unavoidable injuries that Foot and ankle injuries caused the greatest amount of time occurred during contact. The 5 foot and ankle injuries that lost to training per injury, this was mostly due to an increase occurred were all a result of unfortunate timing of contact in tibial stress related injuries as well as 4 complex ankle from other players to SUFC players. Similarly, 4 of the 6 injuries that required significant time away from full training. season ending knee injuries occurred because of unavoidable Knee injuries typically cause significant time loss due to their contact scenarios. Interestingly we did not see a particular traumatic nature, often requiring significant time away from cluster regarding type of injury and time of season. full training and/or surgery. Lower limb soft tissues this year Season 2020 threw up some interesting challenges for all caused a disproportionately large amount of time lost to involved, including the medical team. Valuable lessons regarding full training; this was due to the large increase in hamstring management of players when significant and sudden alterations strains experienced this year, however the average of 11.55 in preseason or in season training and playing occurs. Whilst days to return to full training is a reflection of the excellent there was an increase in load related injuries this season – as rehabilitation provided by the medical staff and strength there was across all sports at all levels – the medical staff, and conditioning staff given the usually lengthy return to in combination with coaches and strength and conditioning play for hamstring injuries. Time lost to shoulder injuries was staff, were able to deftly manage all injuries that occurred kept to a minimum through well thought out management and minimise time lost to return to training for all players. of acromioclavicular injuries (AC sprains) as well as the large reduction in shoulder dislocations. Finally, again the medical team would again like to thank SUFC and their sponsors for their ongoing support of the Across a very extended preseason including the tour to services we provide and all of us look forward to season 2021. New Zealand, Australian Club Championship and preseason number 2 post Covid-19 break, there were a total of 81 GEORGE GUYATT injuries. The preseason period was the time in which overuse SUFC Head Physiotherapist

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 25 REHAB REPORT

12 2019 George, Lizzy and Chris for rehab running, or jumping onto MONTHS AGO IN NOVEMBER , THE the bikes to grind it out. Never a complaint, just following the SUFC PRE SEASON BEGAN. THE FIRST GROUP OF process. Gradually returning to weights under the expertise REHABBERS HIT OUR UPSTAIRS CONDITIONING our of Strength and Conditioning team led by Sam Pervan GYM WITH THE DETERMINATION THAT WOULD and Shane Ball, supported by Kieran Hall and Tommy Sanders. DEFINE THE STRANGE YEAR THAT LAY AHEAD. Special mention must go to Luke ‘Ratty’ Ratcliff who buried himself in the early days as he overcame a lower limb injury The obstacles that nature threw at us from fires and smoke and held the position of Captain of Rehab for many weeks. pollution to the Co-vid Lockdown may have caused extra Jay Spencer and Ciaran Loh have had a bumpy ride this disruption on top of the challenge of returning to play from season and whilst it was a joy to see Ciaran return to field, injury, but never did the spirit of honest hard work depart it was once again gut-wrenching for both of them to end from Team Rehab. In the closing months of 2019 the off-feet the season back in rehab - you both have earned a place in rehabbers were embracing their ‘darkness’ sessions on the the Rehab Hall of Fame. From our Women’s team Fi Jones bikes, ski ergs and hand cranks – bikes positioned closely and joined Team Rehab, as did and together, fans off, music loud – no social distancing in those Nat Crow Holly Furness times, little did we know! Bronte Stutchbury. Every bike session, every glute activation, every rotator cuff exercise, was approached with 110%; there There isn’t much to celebrate when you’re in Rehab, except was no question of quitting. Rehabbers dig deep, support Saturday morning extras which include the obligatory beach each other and learn lessons for life. It’s tough but there is pump sessions (Biceps, Triceps, Pecs and Core), followed by always light at the end of the tunnel although it may not be field set up for our home games. To every rehabber who has obvious at the time! helped throughout the season THANK YOU! It’s disheartening, frustrating and confronting to be injured and your positive Conor O’Doherty never missed a session, he may not have attitudes especially on Saturdays when all you want to be doing been able to play but he ran, he lifted and he supported is playing with your team, are what makes this club so special. his club throughout. Sepesa Loga-Tarogi suffered a severe patella tendon rupture requiring major surgery – 3 months Returning from Lockdown our rehab team included Connor later he is returning to the gym for his upper body pump Grindal (no fear of hard work), Zac Von Appen (Club Record courtesy of Sam Pervan and is finally able to start lower for the legendary 10 mins on the Assault Bike), Vinnie ‘The limb rehab on top of getting up close and personal with the 5th’ Creagh (Music Maestro), Stefano Hunt and Jay ‘Rehab ski erg! In conclusion a rap to Ben Caro Carolan, who sadly Forever’ Spencer. Whilst the other players were on field the injured his MCL during the early minutes of play during committed group of rehabbers would be joining Physios the Preliminary Finals. Yet Caro was back in the gym with his team mates the following Tuesday, hitting his off feet programme with incredible commitment. 3 weeks later, Caro was running water for 2nd grade in their Grand Final and able to start his rehab running. The epitome of courage and determination. I haven’t been able to mention everyone who did their time in rehab this season, but no one is overlooked. Learning to deal with injury, following a rehab plan and being patient whilst the body heals is a hard lesson which every player I have worked with this year has demonstrated. Resilience is a key word in rugby, nowhere do I see this more than our Team Rehab. Up the Students!

LOU LOU STANLEY Rehab Coordinator

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2020 members on the weekend. Despite several disappointments PROVED TO BE ANOTHER GREAT YEAR this year, it means so much to be a part of a community of FOR THE STUDENTS. THE YEAR WAS CERTAINLY selfless volunteers, tireless coaches and loyal supporters. It NOT WITHOUT ITS CHALLENGES. WITH TWO is the support from the community that got us through, and SEPARATE PRESEASONS AND A CONSTANT FIGHT makes us even more hungry to reach the heights we know we all can next season. TO CONFRONT THE RESTRICTIONS, ABSENCES AND FRUSTRATIONS BROUGHT ON BY THE PANDEMIC, COLTS EVERYONE INVOLVED IN SUFC SHOULD BE VERY Despite a tumultuous start to the 2020 season, the Colts PROUD OF THE RESOLVE SHOWN THROUGHOUT. playing group were able to react swiftly and adapt to the Despite the difficulties, we managed to bag three changing training and playing climate. With the success Premierships on the trot for our women, back-to-back built of the year prior, the new playing group were eager Premierships for 2nd Grade and 1st colts, and sweet to build and continue to dominate the competition. Premiership success in the mighty 3rd Colts. This marks Players, across all Grades, bonded nicely with their fellow another superb level of effort, in a year where the Club has teammates. They were also able to form some special bonds never been so important to all of us; players, volunteers, with the amazing coaching staff, constantly providing a coaches, staff and the wider community alike. wealth of knowledge and experience and all crucial to the players’ and teams’ success. The off-field relationships were IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY quickly established, showing the tightly-knitted friendships across the group, which was equally imitated on the field, The Club played a crucial role in keeping everyone showing all three sides making the Finals, with both 1st and connected this year. At a time when most were locked up 3rd Colts winning their competitions respectively. or far away, it was a special privilege to be able to come in, see your best mates and train hard. We are both so grateful, A special mention must go to Toby L’Estrange who took as we’re sure everyone else is, for the opportunity to rip in on the role of 1st Colts coach, securing a consecutive at training and play games and support our fellow club- Premiership for the Club, he was aided by Adam Hill who helped the forwards become one of the most dominant packs in the comp. Brandon Boumelhem and Ed L’Estrange were also a key part of the Colts group’s success, taking onboard the role of 3rd Colts co-coaches. All in all, a great year and the boys are keen to go one better next year.

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The year kicked-off with a grueling pre-season followed by an awesome trip over the ditch. That trip was a great opportunity to form meaningful connections between Colts and Grade, and Players and Coaches. The subsequent turmoil, driven by COVID, didn’t faze the group. The Grade boys were happy to toil away where they could, many offering their equipment or homes up for guys to get the training they needed. When we were all called back in for preseason, everyone got their head straight down and it was so good to see everyone and grind away. It was hard this year, especially because we weren’t able to run club nights and

28 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club events like we ordinarily would. This was particularly hard on out to the girls who really stepped up this season. You know Saturday afternoons, after games had finished, as we weren’t who you are. As for 1st XV, finishing the regular season as able to stick around and thank all those who support us each Minor Premiers and going into the Grand Final against fierce week over a beer. Regardless, every player in every Grade got rivals, Randwick Magic - we had one last job to do and on with the job and made some special memories. thankfully we got it done. We secured our third consecutive Premiership title. This is no small feat and something we are We had some amazing moments this year with multiple guys incredibly proud to have achieved. getting their 1st Grade debut, young former Colts pushing up into senior teams and positions, huge results on the All of our success wouldn’t be possible without the people death (3rd Grade Southern Districts at home was a favourite who care and work tirelessly behind the scenes. This of mine) and silverware to boot. All teams made it through includes Chris Delooze, Nathan Ferguson, Jack Jones, Lou to the finals and 3rd Grade were unlucky to go down in a Lou Stanley, Damien Ferguson and the SUFC team. Your tight affair at Forshaw Park. 4th Grade and 1st Grade had effort is not lost on us and we are so grateful for all you do. close losses in a tough Finals schedule and 2nd Grade went on to secure back-to-back premierships, forming a great THANK YOU group in the process. We had plenty of guys go on to obtain professional rugby contracts and even had several young A special thankyou has to go out to all our coaching staff, students cement their spot in the wallabies for years to medical staff, volunteers, sponsors and very importantly come with a thrilling win over the All Blacks. The highlight our supporters. We as players could not go out week after for me though was sitting in the company of blokes across week and perform at the level that we want to without the Grades on a Saturday night at The Lady Hampshire. All the enormous support network we have access to here at of these guys, from 4s to 1s, had to confront the trials that SUFC, so from us and the rest of the Club a huge thank you! beset them. I’m so proud to have ripped in with them all Special mention must again go to our General Manager, this year, and we are all keener than ever to go again, even David Haigh and our Events Manager Kirsty Stevens who, for harder, and take back what’s ours next year. basically a WHOLE YEAR, were constantly wrestling with the Hydra’s head of COVID restrictions and training schedules. WOMENS We are so grateful for the sacrifice they made. To the playing group, it has been an absolute honour for us 2020 was a special year for the Lionesses. From organising to be your Captains in 2020. We will forever remember this individual 45-minute skill blocks with Chris Delooze at year not only for the great success we experienced as a Queens Park to having to book gym sessions in with Lou club but for the environment we continue to create at Uni Lou to train at TAG Grandstand - the ability of the squad to which is one that is welcoming to everyone from all walks of adapt to varying circumstances was commendable. life. It gives us great pleasure to hand off the Club Captaincy Numbers at training were consistent and had doubled knowing that whoever succeeds us in 2021 will most comfortably. As a result, the Club was able to achieve a huge definitely be able to continue the great success of the Club. milestone and for the first time in the history of Sydney We look forward to seeing everyone back and all the new University Football Club, two women’s teams were entered players at training in January as we begin our charge into the Jack Scott Cup. This wouldn’t have been possible towards the 2021 season. without the ongoing support of the Club orChris Delooze (Director of Women’s Rugby & Head Coach) who gave #ANYONEBUTUNI everything he had and then some to make this possible. Up the Students! On the field, the 2nd XV had a solid debut season. Managing to make their way into the Division 2 Semi Finals, the team SERA NAIQAMA & TOM OSBORNE fell short to a hearty Campbelltown Harlequin side. Shout 2020 Club Captains

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to settle, as we prepared to defend Sir Roden the following FIRSTLY, I JUST WANTED TO GIVE A HUGE week against Manly. It was another fixture we’d lost in 2019, CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR PLAYERS WHO so we knew Manly would have plenty of belief. The weather PLAYED FOR 1ST GRADE THIS SEASON. THIS in the days leading up to the match forced the game into more of a grind then the fast-flowing nature of the previous YEAR’S PREPARATIONS WERE UNPARALLELED, week, but we showed grit to start the season off 2 from 2 AND THE BOY’S ATTITUDE, SELF-MOTIVATION against our Northern Beaches rivals. AND OPEN MINDEDNESS DURING THE LOCKDOWN After wins against the two reintroduced Shute Shield teams, WAS EXCEPTIONAL. WHEN WE RECOMMENCED Newcastle and Penrith, we still had plenty to improve, but TRAINING IN LATE MAY, I WAS ASTONISHED BY were satisfied with our undefeated start to the season. We had a couple of tough weeks leading into the bye, and with THE FITNESS LEVELS AND DETERMINATION FROM the shortened season preparation, it was important for us to EACH ONE OF OUR PLAYERS. continue to work hard during the week. After a back-and- We started the revamped 2020 season, with a double forth match against Southern Districts, we scored some of Grand-Final rematch at Rat Park. Whilst both teams were the tries of the season, and lead by 9 points with 90 seconds considerably different from the 2019 sides, the Sir Roden to play. Unfortunately, we let Souths back into the game, and lost 5 minutes after the fulltime siren. It was a surreal feeling Cutler Shield was up for grabs and we knew we had to start in the change rooms after such a disappointing loss, but the the season fast. It’s been a tough place for us to win over resolve that our team showed to bounce back and dominate the last few seasons, but our boys showed their class to Eastwood at TG Millner the following week, was inspiring. close out a strong finishing Warringah. We didn’t have long Due to availability, injuries and the conclusion of Super Rugby AU, our 1-15 was a little different after the bye. We took about 30 minutes to find our feet and combinations against West Harbour, but were able to score 6 second half tries to push the score out to 50. Whilst we’d only played seven games, we were now well and truly past the half-way point and the next few weeks would make or break our season. Some unforced errors let us down against Eastern Suburbs, and we came up against a slick Randwick side who scored four tries in the opening 15 minutes. Again our resilience was tested, but the attitude and effort the boys put in on the training field in the coming weeks was exceptional. Our next challenge was a great one, as we took on the competition leaders Gordon at Chatswood. We came into the match with a very clear game plan, and were leading the undefeated Stags 19-3 after 25 minutes. As with previously weeks, it was our own frailties that let Gordon back into the game, and to their credit they stayed composed to wrap up the 2020 Minor Premiership. The following week, against the second placed Northern Suburbs, we showed elements of our potential as we dominated them across the park. That victory, along with another against the Two Blues, put us in 4th position at the conclusion of the regular season. We picked up from where we left off in the first half of our Preliminary Final against

30 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club Norths, but unfortunately couldn’t emulate our success y Ofa Manuofetoa from just 2 weeks before. Results didn’t go our way over the y Hugh Bokenham weekend, which put an end to a challenging 9 months for our 1st Grade side. y Tom Willson y Will Goddard Whilst 1st Grade came up short in 2020, there were plenty of debutants, milestones and 4 Grand Final victories that the y Angus Allen Club can be proud of. I want to personally thank everyone y Henry Robertson involved in 1st Grade, with special thanks to Joe Horn-Smith y Angus Bell for his personal sacrifice over the last 5 months. To Campo, Ev, Scotty and Rossco, your assistance on game day and y Papillon Sevele during the week is what makes this club so special. Well y Tim Lilomaiava done to the High Performance Staff and Medical team for y Ciaran Loh another huge year, and I’m particularly grateful for your y Strath Yeo creativity and assistance during the lockdown and non- contact training. To all of our supporters, sponsors and in particular Gold Members, thank you for your ongoing KEY CLUB MILESTONES encouragement, patience and passion during testing times. y Jack McCalman 100 Grade games There’s plenty of exciting things to look forward to in 2021, and I y Henry Clunies-Ross 50 1st Grade games know our players are as determined as ever for next season! y James Kane 500 1st Grade points 1ST GRADE DEBUTANTS Up the Students! y Darcy Breen MICHAEL HODGE y Luke Porter 1st Grade Co-Head Coach

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ANOTHER GREAT SEASON WITH 2ND GRADE, THE YEAR CLAIMING BACK-TO-BACK COLIN CAIRD SHIELD Usually a typical Rugby season is all about strategy, patience TITLES. and resilience, much like a middle to long distance race. This year due to COVID-19 the season format was shortened, so THE LOSS in my eyes this season had now turned into a hundred metre dash. To win this race, it meant wining as many games as It’s all about improving, so I have decided to start with the possible (Obviously) to ensure that we secured a strong only blemish on what was a stellar season for 2nd Grade 2020 strategic position come the Finals. On the 15/8/20 at 1.25pm on SUFG We got off to a great start with strong wins over tough Round 5 - Sydney University 12 v Southern Districts 27 opposition, Warringah (Rd1), then Manly (Rd 2). During rounds three to nine, I combed the lower Grades, Colts, and Do I accept the general consensus and blame COVID? Do I even the Women’s teams looking for players who would fit blame the players? or was it Rat’s fault? I will say it’s none into the 2nd Grade dynamic. I back myself to fix any player of the above, the buck stops with me. I will know better for skill deficiency, we just wanted good people. next time. Rounds three to nine was spent building the team, on the field we did struggle with many fundamental aspects of the game. I recall my fellow coaches telling me their concerns over how poor or ugly our performances were. There were right, I did not disagree, but I was satisfied that the players would come good with a little more time. I was thankful that Ryan and Mitch supported my call to be clam and patient because the day would come when everything will just click into place, and that day wasn’t to far away. Well as per my predicted schedule, that day came at Round 10 when we came up against a seriously strong Randwick side. When teams are ferociously challenged, they need a common thread that will help them to maintain their composure and motivation to stay in the fight. Our tough, uncompromising defence was a reflection of our attitude with the players dishing out one of the best defensive efforts I have ever seen at the Club. This win not only gave us a renewed energy, it revitalised our self-belief, and reminded us of who we are and what we stand for. The rest is History. The 2nd Grade road to the 2020 Grand Final; y 13 games for 12 wins, with 1 loss. y 516 points scored For / 197 points scored Against y Minor Premiers - Finished First (1st) on the competition ladder y Finals Week 1 at Pittwater Rugby Park – Sydney University 33 def Eastwood 7 y Finals Week 2 at Pittwater Rugby Park – Sydney University 29 v Randwick 25 y Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval – Sydney University 43 v Eastern Suburbs 27

32 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club I thought we would re-introduce the Grand Final team by 5. TOM WILLSON: Tommy ‘2-L’s’ Willson is the 2nd Grade offering up an article written by Paul Cook from “Behind team’s engine. Before adopting the role of a ruthless, the Ruck” with assistance from Tom Osborne and Charlie second-row enforcer, Tom apparently reluctantly gave up a Hancock (with thanks to Captain Josh Schwager) promising modelling career. A tough choice no doubt, but probably the right one, given his penchant for steam-rolling 1. TOM OSBORNE: Ozzy helps to erase the public perception the opposition. His destructive ball carries and scary knack of props by being known for his speed around the park, of jamming blokes on the inside have made him a special often finding himself in space, and as one of the most member of this 2’s side. Oh, and people call him ‘Horse’. But knowledgeable gentleman in the squad. This fine young we just can’t work out why… scholar is fluent in Mandarin, currently studying Commerce Law (Hons), and is the 2020 SUFC Club Captain. It is 6. HUGH SUMMERHAYES: Hugh has had a great season rumoured Ozzy has mastered the art of mindfulness during this year. He brings a lot of physicality but has also shown the pandemic after completing three separate fortnight versatility with a hectic 60m double side-step try in the stints in self-isolation. Prelim final. Brings a lot of excitement and enthusiasm to the group, especially on a Saturday night at The Lady 2. PAT O’DOHERTY: Big ‘Dohey’ is a hard-working Irishman Hampshire (shout-outs). who has earned the nickname ‘Workhorse’ for his love of repeat efforts on and off the field. Spent most of this year 7. HAMISH DUNBAR: ‘Mish’ – Dunbar’s country NSW origins in 1st Grade, and has brought a lot of experience and energy have shaped him into a fiercely intimidating footballer, and since being promoted to 2’s. it is well-known across the Shute Shield that no-one puts on a dominant shot like Dunny. But few people know of Mishy’s 3. CHARLIE HANCOCK: Chucky ‘Grumble Rod’ Hancock has softer side. Hamish’s community-minded spirit has led to been the foundation stone of the 2’s. Not only because he him being a vocal and supportive contributor to the Resch’s resembles a hefty lump of basalt, but more so, because he’s Appreciation Society. He is fluent in Japanese and is also a been a cultural icon for us. The team’s funniest and most vegetable-based pastry enthusiast. The first time he met cherished moments have all involved Chuck and his very his now girlfriend was at Pie Face, where he bought her a large brain. A dominant scrummager, lethal over the ball spinach and ricotta roll. A true leader of the forward pack and adept at politely conversing with the referee…the big keep an eye out for a huge display from Mishy this weekend. marn is sure to play a crucial role on Saturday. 8. JOSH SCHWAGER (c): Schwags has led the boys fearlessly 4. ANGUS ALLEN: The big man from Scone runs our all season after several years interrupted by injury. The lineout and isn’t afraid to call to himself 10 or 20 times a ‘Michelin Man’ loves a tough carry up the middle and isn’t game. Lenny has been a key member of 2’s in 2020, after afraid of contact. A cotton farmer through and through, captaining 1st Colts to a Premiership last year. As the famed Schwags is very proficient at spinning bull yarns and will intellectual Nick De Crespigny told him after his 1st Grade often be seen making speeches to the boys at around 200 debut this year, the club is his oyster. words a minute.

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 33 9. HENRY ROBERTSON: Has the best pass we’ve ever seen. coming hooker who has been around the 2’s group a lot this He is a supremely talented playmaker, a leader in the team year. Nails all his lineout throws and loves an Instagram story and can strike from anywhere on the field. He is also a 17. WILL RIDLEY: Will ‘RamRod’ Ridley always impresses, damaging defender, routinely punching above his weight whether he’s rampaging in the scrum, racing away on a when tackling the opposition. Most impressive however, is counter-attack down the flank, or just wearing shorts. his ability to perform at such a high level while also engaged Quadzilla, after a dominant display in the grand final last in a full-scale domestic with his on-again, off-again year alongside George ‘Derla’ Lehmann (shout-outs to bromance partner Eddie Poolman during the game. The two Hendo) has become an integral member of the 2’s this year. have argued about everything – from which move to run, to He will no doubt leave his mark on the game this Saturday whose fault that last penalty was, and who looks more stupid with impact from the bench…and opposition players left in wearing a hat to training at 8pm at night…when it’s dark. his quads’ wake. 10. STEFANO HUNT: Stef brings a cool head and a lot of 18. ALEX MASIMA: Mas is a gentle giant off the field, but a wisdom to the group. At the ripe old age of 29 he is a real hard hitter and dominant scrummager on it. Will bring a lot leader of the young backline. Plays like 2005 Benji Marshall. of energy off the bench 11. WILL GODDARD: Goodsy is a super-talented utility 19. LUKE PORTER: Luke Porter has had a HUGE year in 2020. player from the ACT, who has covered most positions in the After working tirelessly in the pre-season, Ports became a backline at some stage this year. Has a booming left boot 1st Grade regular. The 2’s are now lucky to have his services which usually gets us out of trouble, but sometimes gets us for this weekend. He thrives when doing the hard yards, is into more trouble (see Randwick semi-final). unmatched at the top of a lineout lift, and will be a huge 12. EDDIE POOLMAN: Latrell Poolman is an upper body (and tall) part of Saturday’s game. specialist who joins 2nd Grade after a couple of seasons 20. ZAC VON APPEN: VA is a former international rower we playing wheelchair rugby. He plays exactly like his mentor/ have imported from Germany. Barely speaks English and father/best mate Mitch Inman – direct, physical and doesn’t know the lineout calls, but is a big huge thing and confrontational. He is a big advocate for white Reeboks, plays a very confrontational game. Look to him to bring a lot colourful caps and his ‘poolside bangers’ Spotify playlist. of confusion and anger to the big game 13. ANGUS BELL: Angus ‘Run-Rabbit-Run’ Bell is a ball of 21. BANJO TRAVERS: Young Banjo Travers has all the excitement and energy. Most of the 2’s best highlights hallmarks of a perfect halfback, as he is too small for the will feature Belly tearing away under the sticks. His ever- rest of the backline and his hair sits too perfectly to put threatening attacking presence has taken him up to the him in the forwards. His stature necessitates that he keep national Sevens team, and is even more impressive given his constant company with larger and intimidating members young age. His love of athletic pursuits doesn’t stop at rugby of the club for protection. For example, Banjo was thrilled though. Belly has been spotted shadow-boxing in the early to have Nick De Crespigny work alongside him over summer, hours, is also a keen fan of shot-put, and has been known to watching over him as he collected coffees (potentially practice his throws with a footy during the game. among other tasks). He is a supreme athlete with 11. WILL TERRY: Sergeant Tez plays a crucial role in the threatening pace and skills, has played a large share of 1st rapid 2nd Grade backline. He has an endless motor and is Grade games over the last few years, and was instrumental constantly working to perfectly position himself for kick- in the 2nd Grade GF last year. receipts and counter-attacks. He is ever reliable under 22. BEN HUGHES: The veteran has been promoted to 2’s from the high ball, a damaging defender and can pierce a gap a preseason with the Melbourne Rebels. Can cover pretty in attack like no other. Unfortunately for Will, he has been much the entire backline and will bring a lot of experience. denied his rightful position in the Wallabies squad for several years now because of a doppelgänger impostor 23. DANIEL POLETTO: Dominic Toretto (also known informally called Reece Hodge. Everyone knows Tez would’ve knocked as Daniel Poletto) might take the cake for the club’s biggest that penalty through the sticks in the first Bledisloe. Brainiac. He is an accomplished veterinary student with formidable grades, and has achieved all this while travelling 15. CONNOR O’SHEA: Connor ‘ConMan’ O’Shea is an asset back and forth from the film sets of multiple Fast & Furious like no other for this 2’s side. ‘ConMan’ has been there and movies over the years. One of the most versatile backs in done it all before and has been in a scintillating run of form the club, he has covered every position bar halfback this for the last two years. Connor actually lives in Europe and year. He is sure to play a crucial role this Saturday. likes taking photos of where he lives. Apart from that time- consuming hobby, he also likes saying ‘…man’ a lot. ‘ConMan’ Team Rehab: also takes a profound interest in the health and wellbeing of all the club’s players. In our trip to New Zealand at the SEPESA LOGI-TAROGI: ‘Pes’ has been a dominant force on the start of the year, ConMan saw Chucky Hancock repeatedly wing throughout the year before unfortunately succumbing pulling the trigger on a few late-night kebab feeds and to a knee injury. He is the world’s nicest bloke and also courageously decided to intervene by bringing it to the dresses heaps fresh – not scared of a popped collar. attention of the whole team. BEN CAROLAN: Ben ‘Casino’ Carolan is unfortunately not able to play this Saturday. He is a club stalwart and approaching Replacements: the status of a club legend, subject to a successful bid for 16. TIMOTHY LILOMAIAVA: ‘Beetlejuice’ is a great up-and- Club Captain (unconfirmed sources say that he is angling

34 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club for a run for the 2025 season, or when Haighy clears up the y Best Forward – Angus Allen back-door, red-tape nonsense that has reportedly plagued y Best Back – Eddie Poolman the appointments in recent years). Caro has been the heart and soul of the 2’s pack, with boundless experience, a damaging turn of speed and relentless motor during the SPECIAL MENTIONS game (this motor cuts out usually just before pre-season As always there are many people behind the scenes who starts, and kicks back up into gear a couple of weeks before make it possible for us to play and enjoy rugby each week, the regular season). The 2’s side were gutted that Caz 2nd Grade is very appreciative for the tremendous support couldn’t be on the field, but he has made this year so enjoyable we receive from our, for the 2’s and an unforgettable one for years to come. y All our Grade parents and their families OFA MANUOFETOA: Unfortunately, Ofa’s season has also been cut short by injury. A powerful and skilful outside back he’s y Major Sponsor - Buildcorp Tony, Josephine & Jordan also enormous – about 6ft 3in but looks 6ft 8in with his afro. Sukkar AM They didn’t make wingers like that back in my day. y The Club Committee led by our President - Mr David Lyons STRATH YEO: Strath ‘Strewth’ Yeo, the man from Dunedoo, y Club Operations & Event Staff - David Haigh is one of the most under-rated players in the club. He has and Kirsty Stevens phenomenal pace down either flank, hits harder in defence y Club Doctor - Nathan Gibbs than any outside back I’ve seen, and is always good for a y Club Physiotherapist - Stu Pavely and George Guyatt quick quip and a wry smile. Unfortunately, Strewth has y Strength & Conditioning - Sam Pervan twinged his hammy and will be unavailable for the game. But his influence so far has got the 2’s to where they are, y 1st Grade Coaches – Michael Hodge and Joe Horn Smith and the boys are grateful for all that he’s done this year. y Club Captain – Tom Osbourne For the record the Grand Final Man of the Match Points y Club Statistician – Craig Fear where as follows, A special mention must go to the 2nd Grade Team Manger y 3 Points – Stefano Hunt (10) Mr Ross Ryan for his continuous support, and generosity to all the players and coaching staff. y 2 Points – Charlie Hancock (3) y 1 Points – Henry Robertson (9) Finally, congratulations to all the Grade, Colts and Women’s players with your 2020 season. THANK YOU Up the Students! I would also like to acknowledge and extend my sincere and RAYMOND HUDD personal thanks to ALL of the players who represented 2nd 2nd Grade Head Coach Grade throughout the 2020 season. Many thanks must go to my two co-coaches Ryan Burge and Mitch Inman, you’ve been a great asset for the team and the Club. I have enjoyed working alongside both of you and overseeing your coaching development during the season. I also must admit that I have the best support staff at the Club, the team and I could not have achieved so much without their help, y Team Captain – Joshua Schwager y Co-Coach – Ryan Burge y Co-Coach – Mitch Inman y Manager – Ross Ryan y Manager – Paul Blackett y Manager – James Summerhayes y Manager – Evan Hoskins y Team Statistician – Craig Fear y Strength & Conditioning – Sam Pervan & Kieran Hall y Director of Coaching – Chris Malone y Head Coach mentor and advisor - David Mortimer y All the Coaches, Managers and Volunteer staff Congratulations to all the players who will win awards at the Club Presentation night, especially our 2nd Grade award winners;

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COVID-19 IS A RESPIRATORY ILLNESS CAUSED coming into coaching selection towards the back end of the season, as players that had started in November were BY A NEW VIRUS. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE FEVER, physically and mentally drained come late October. COUGHING, A SORE THROAT AND SHORTNESS Although after winning the Minor Premiership for the OF BREATH. second year in a row and then being pipped at the last post Over the last eleven months many businesses, sporting by Tony Dempsey and his team at Gordon, myself and the organisations and a like have used the above as an excuse rest of the coaching and management staff from the lower for under performing and not reaching key KPI’s. Although Grades are extremely proud of the group that has come 3rd Grade didn’t win the Grand Final we cannot use any of through a very challenging 2020. the above as an excuse. Gordon, we are coming for you 2021. On the whole, 2020 was a great season for 3rd Grade. It was Special mention must go to our 2020 award recipients. I will one of the weirdest seasons I have Coached. The average leave the exert from Paul Cook’s pre-Grand Final article to three to four-month preseason was extended out to nine best describe these young men: months until after the lockdown had finished and NSW Rugby had come up with a return to play date of 18th July. BEST FORWARD – JACK STANFORD Players who were peaking around 14th March 2020 for the first trial and Australian Club Championships post preseason, “Skipper for the day, and a real cleancut gentleman. The may have come into the first game in July under done type of guy you’d want your sister to date. Speaking of or over cooked. A normal season which would have been which, call 0404 269 599 if you’ve got one suitable. Veteran a sprint became a long, very drawn out journey. Tactical of the SRU judicial process, happy to offer legal advice on coaching was required along with player management the aforementioned hotline.”

36 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club BEST BACK – SAM RENTON (QUESTIONABLE) y Co-Coach – Dave Pearson y 4th Grade Coaches – Charles Carter and Aldy King “a.k.a. ‘The Sherminator’ for his prowess on the dating scene, y Manager – Richard Stanford Sam has long been known as a rocks or diamonds type footballer. Consistently inconsistent, nobody really knows y Team Statistician – Craig Fear what makes this guy tick. Assistant coach Ryan Burge has y Strength & Conditioning – Sam Pervan, Kieran Hall, and Tom been working closely with Sam on left to right passing since y Medical Staff – George Guyatt, Chris Russell and Nathan Gibbs last season.” y Rugby Operations Staff – David Haigh and Kirsty Stevens SPECIAL MENTIONS y Rugby Coaching Staff – Michael Hodge, Joe Horn-Smith, Chris Delooze A special mention must go to Manager and game day y Director of Coaching – Chris Malone controller Richard Stanford, with the help of Lou Lou Stanley, he made sure that game day ran smoothly each week. y All the Coaches, Managers, Sponsors and Volunteer staff Special Thanks to the following: Up the Students! y Team Captains – Jack Stanford and George Lehmann JAMES CATERSON y Co-Coach – Ryan Burge 3rd Grade Head Coach

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2020 Thank you to the coaching staff in 3rd and 4th Grade who THE SEASON WAS AN OUTSTANDING all worked as a team to build spirit, James Cato Caterson SUCCESS FOR 4TH GRADE, FINISHING 3RD AT THE was the master and had an affinity with the players. We END OF THE REGULAR SEASON AND THEN GOING ON have coached together for 9 years and every year has been TO BE BEATEN BY RANDWICK IN THE SEMI FINAL. a pleasure. All players must be congratulated on the season. With a Ryan Burge - Rat ran all the training drills for the lower squad of 25 it took some careful managing each week, Grades, he has a great understanding of the game of rugby unfortunately with such a large squad it did mean some and is lots of fun to coach with. players didn’t getting a game on Saturday, I must thank Assistant coach, Aldi King - We dominated every team these players particularly for their commitment to continue in scrummaging and line outs because of the technical to show up, work hard and fight for a spot in a very difficult teachings of Aldi which nearly every week had a different year The support from 3rd Grade and those players who did combination to work with. not get game time was the reason the spirit was so good. I would like to thank the Medical and S&C staff for their work Managers, Troy Isidro and Peter King for their outstanding during the season, with a special thanks to Lou Lou Stanley organisation during the whole season, getting players for having the players prepared every Saturday morning to qualified, running messages onto the field and putting out run on and play. the odd fire here and there, a special thanks. Aidan Moore – Our captain, who lead by example week Up the Students! in week out, he has a good feel for the game and a great relationship with the players which worked to build the CHARLES CARTER special spirit we had as a team. 4th Grade Head Coach

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2020 With the announcement of a commencement date, there SEASON WILL BE LIKE NO OTHER was an air of excitement for two reasons, firstly there was AGAIN. IT WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR MANY going to be a season and secondly, as hinted above, for the REASONS, VICTORY AND DEFEAT, LEARNING AND first time SUFC had a second team within the Jack Scott Cup competition. Not only this but we also had committed RESILIENCE, BUST MOST IMPORTANTLY THE to have two teams enter the Shute shield 7’s competition SQUAD AS ONE, A SEASON WHERE IT WAS WAY which was going to run concurrently to the XVs competition, MORE THAN JUST THE GAME. so the challenge we faced became very real, and which we were ready and willing. At a time when it looked ominous that there wasn’t going to be any rugby at all, to turn around and tell all of our girls For our second XV it was truly about development and they needed to be ready for more rugby than they have looking to improve both collectively and individually. ever played before was a great achievement for our club Captained by Barbara Waddell and Tisera Volkman, the team was in capable hands with these very experienced this year. In saying this, it was COVID that taught us many leaders. With the commitment shown throughout the lessons, and looking back, indirectly it gave us our theme season from all of our girls, it was pleasing to see the results for the year. Our objective was to W.I.N. Concentrate at any start to shine through towards the back end of the season. given point on What’s Important Now! W.I.N the moments, on Still looking back, one of this season’s most memorable and off the paddock. moments as Coach, was the feeling in the dressing room Our preseason was heavily focused on upskilling all our after our first victory defeating Campbelltown. squad, concentrating on the individual fundamentals of the As mentioned it wasn’t solely about winning, but girls getting game, to change the speed and decision making process’, to the opportunity to develop, play big minutes and to play first create a new approach, for the season ahead. This carried XV rugby from their consistent high performances in second its way throughout the entire season, constantly challenging grade. 9 girls made their starting 1st XV debut this year new areas of the game that we could expose. with a total of 30 players playing for the 1st XV, also with a

40 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club grand total of 44 players being exposed to more minutes where territory and possession were key, we managed to get in the Jack Scott Cup, the future is looking brighter. A big our hands back on the ball and begin to turn the tide with testament to the development of these girls are notably, our basics. Returning to our power game, going direct the Sherienne Koh, Penelope Leiataua and Bre Hoy, all in the Lionesses created opportunity to hit back with 2 quick tries forward pack, all earning a Semi Final and Grand Final spots before half time and to go into the break 15-12. in our starting 1st XV team. Knowing what was at stake, eyes could tell a thousand words Moving to our Lionesses and the 1st XV, again they had a at half time. We knew our job, again we started with complete very successful year on the pitch. During the regular season control. When Claudia Bell crossed and took us to 22-12 it the team remained undefeated, winning 9 from 9 games really looked like we were going to go on. As in the first half and scoring a whopping 380 points with only 17 points our achillies heel, our restarts again put us under pressure, against them. Clearly with the best attacking and defensive giving Randwick a glimmer of hope. Throwing everything at record going into the Semi’s. What made this so special us, our defence stood solid. Holding them out till the last play though is that for the first time all Australian players both of the game. With the game finishing at 22-17 we knew we XV’s and 7’s were available making the Jack Scott Cup the had been in a true contest with ourselves, with Randwick, with most competitive in years, with teams recruiting very well to everything that was thrown at us this year. try and take the title from Uni. What a game what a season! I truly believe it wasn’t the There were 3 key matches for us this year the most obvious rugby this year that won us the game. It was the unseen, it was against Randwick, where it was tight with both teams was the engagement throughout the COVID break, it was the not really living up to their potential, winning marginally girls playing in two teams as well as 7s, week-in week-out that made us stronger. It was every Monday and Wednesday 14-7. This taught us a few lessons and we knew there was turning up to the gym sessions at 6am with Lou Lou and room to improve in what we were trying to achieve. Next topping up with extra skills. was our historic Uni versus Uni. On a night the club saw as a celebration, the girls did not disappoint. They competed Lastly, I personally would like to thank everyone who has so hard against eachother and looking back was one of been involved with our Women’s program this year. To every our more physical games of the season. Lastly, where it all single member of our leadership team and playing squad seemed to click was against Easts in the final regular season for dealing with big change, for the undeniable effort you game. This showed our girls the speed of which this game put in, thank you. To the backroom staff ofNathan Ferguson could be played. With 60 clinical points scored with time left (backs and attack), Jack Jones (forwards and ruck), Damien of the clock we were starting to get excited for the Finals. Ferguson (team manager), Lou lou Stanley (strength and conditioning) and Lizzy Donnelly (medical/physio) an This year’s Grand Final was a true reflection of the whole amazing group that both myself and the team are grateful season. The first 10 minutes everything looked great. We were to have. Your work is always highly professional, and it’s been on the charge through some early dominance and carries a pleasure to work with you all. with forward of the year Sera Naiqama leading from the front. With a couple of missed opportunities, we had to settle That’s a wrap! Jack Scott remains at home at the Birthplace for just 3 points after the early onslaught. Then just when for another year. everything was looking great, in true 2020 fashion there was Up the students! a big 180. Randwick returned by starving us of possession and managed to break our defence and for the first time all CHRIS DELOOZE season we were behind on the scoreboard 3-12. In a game Women’s Head Coach

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LIKE MANY THINGS IN 2020, THE 1ST COLTS’ on establishing set-piece dominance and improving our defence. Our backs were finding their way and, with some SEASON WAS TURNED ON ITS HEAD JUST AS key inclusions trickling back to Colts from Grade, the pack IT WAS ABOUT TO BEGIN WITH THE INDEFINITE was developing signs of being the most dominant in the competition. We continued to improve as the season wore POSTPONEMENT OF THE SEASON. on and combinations started to develop against Souths, After a huge amount of work behind the scenes, we were Eastwood and West Harbour. These rounds gave us an able to recommence small group training in May and opportunity to refine our game play in preparation for the anticipation peaked when news filtered through that a top teams who we knew would provide a tough challenge. modified season had been finalised from July through to the end of October. The first two of those challenges came in the form of Easts and Randwick. On the back of some bruising defence and a With the majority of players new to Colts this season, there never-say-die attitude we were able to come from behind was plenty of excitement building in anticipation of our and beat Easts at Woollahra by a solitary point. It was quite first trial against Easts. But after a 30-point hiding, that a remarkable turnaround after our comprehensive trial excitement quickly turned to a realisation of how much defeat to them only a matter of weeks before. We then work we had to do. We were thoroughly beaten on the score followed that up with an outstanding display of wet weather board and out muscled by a team that wanted it more than rugby to take down competition leaders Randwick at No.2. us. It was a valuable lesson for our young players that every Our kicking, defence and set piece execution was all spot on opposition would treat Uni as their grand final and we had and a good sign that we had players who were willing to step to take our performance to another level if we were going to up on the big stage. defend the W. McMahon Shield. But sport has a funny way of bringing you back to earth and The draw was kind to us and allowed us to build some good no sooner had we been celebrating than we were licking momentum early in the season against Warringah, Manly, our wounds at Chatswood Oval after a disappointing loss Hunter and Penrith. During these early rounds, we focused to Gordon the following week. By this point in the year, a

42 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club number of players had picked up injuries that they were was the dominant flanker in Colts rugby for two seasons. going to have to manage for the rest of the season. In spite He is well and truly ready to step up to Grade next year. The of these challenges, the loss gave us an opportunity to second was Hugh Bokenham who was a standout whenever reflect on our shortcomings and to rectify certain areas of he took the field. Few can doubt he has the skill and our game with finals approaching. We got back to winning temperament to become a future Waratah (or Wallaby for ways against Norths and Western Sydney to finish the that matter!). The third was Papillion Sevele, who won the regular season tied first with Randwick. team’s best and fairest for his consistently damaging ball The boys showed grit disposing of Norths in the quarter final carries, dominant defence and his unwavering work ethic. and this was a marker of things to come. We backed that up with a very strong performance in the wet against Gordon in SPECIAL MENTIONS the Semi Final the next week, getting some revenge for our defeat to them earlier in the year. I would like to thank Michael Hodge and Adam Hill for their roles with the group throughout the season. Hodgey It was somewhat fitting that we played Easts in the Grand started as 1st Colts Head Coach back in October and put Final after they upset Randwick in their semi. We had come the foundations for success in place long before I arrived. full circle as a team since our first outing against them earlier His professional guidance throughout the season, despite in the year and the game reflected the fact there was little coaching First Grade, was appreciated and is a reflection of love lost between the two teams. It was a rollercoaster affair but the resilience of the boys was on display for all to see his selfless character. Hilly has to be one of the best guys in and we managed to hold on to a one-point lead for the final Australian rugby. His technical knowledge and tireless work 10 minutes and raise the W. McMahon Shield. It wasn’t our ethic not only made the players better footballers, but he also prettiest of wins but it was definitely the sweetest! guided them to become better young men in the process. Thanks also to Tom Coolican, who we were lucky to be able NOTABLE MENTIONS to call on to assist with our lineouts, and to Shane Ball not only for his expertise as a strength and conditioner but for A number of players came on leaps and bounds during the the way he calmy volunteered to help with any roles that season. The two standouts on this front were Ian Maclean popped up through the season. To all the medical staff for and Michael Baldock. Ian changed from a forward to an their tireless work to get our best 15 on the park, to Kirsty, inside centre without missing a beat and held the team Gav, Ash and Ed W. for their help on the sidelines during together on a number of occasions with his bruising match day, and to Chris, Pete, Ed and Brandon for all your defence and dominant carries. Michael was asked to move help coaching the wider Colts group – thank you. around the forward pack week to week depending on the team’s needs and was often the most consistent player It has been a pleasure to give back to SUFC this season. whatever jersey he pulled on. From what I have experienced, the future of the club is well and truly in good hands. The team was well led throughout the season by talismanic captain Vincent Creagh and our outstanding tighthead Up the Students! prop Daniel Botha. But finals series are where players tend to make a name for themselves and there were three TOBY L’ESTRANGE standouts in our campaign. The first was Henry Whelan who 1st Colts Head Coach

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I HOPE THAT THE GROUP OF YOUNG MEN WHO maturity in liaising with the referees and players. Thank you Harry. SPENT TIME ON THE FIELD REPRESENTING SUFC 2 2020 Our group of forwards often dominated the set pieces ND COLTS CONSIDER AS A YEAR OF throughout the games and continued working hard to “get GAINING EXPERIENCE AND RESILIENCE BOTH ON it right”. A lot of this work off the field was done through AND OFF THE FIELD. self-regulation but I appreciate the assistance offered by Hilly when the opportunity arose to spend time with the Overall a result of third place in a condensed competitive boys. There was a real focus amongst the young men to get competition is a fair result for our group. Of course, we in and get it done. This attitude was exemplified through the will all feel disappointed in not winning a competition that consistent weekly performance of players including we were capable of but a 2-point loss in the major Semi Will Clements, Jack Johnson-Holmes and Jeremy Elliot. Final saw the boys fall short again for the second year running. Had we have gained the advantage in that game, In the backs we showed glimpses of what was possible when a Grand Final awaited against a Gordon team who Uni beat we got it right but were inconsistent with our performances. convincingly 3 weeks before. I hope lessons are learnt as a Jack Feilen took control of the backline of rotating players result of this outcome. and should take confidence from this season that he has the skills to grow in this role. More often than not when The team was led extremely well by an effervescentHarry he backed himself and his decisions the outcome was a Jeffrey, getting the balance right between playing hard positive one for the team. when it mattered and understanding the importance of getting that balance right during down times. The feedback As a collective the team played some great Rugby, from the officials post most games included praise for his dominating in defence, fitness and physicality across the

44 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club field. They worked hard on their skills which will assist them individually in their future years playing Rugby. Congratulation to Toby and Hilly for the 1st Colts Premiership and Eddie and Brandon for the hard-fought 3rd Colts Premiership. Thanks to David, Michael and Chris for the opportunity to be a part of a challenging season with an outstanding group of young men. I am a better person for having spent the time with the Colts of 2020 and I look forward to following the progress of all of the players in the years to come. When we all look back on the year, we will reflect on what we did well, where we could have done better and trust the experience gained helps them become better citizens for SUFC both on and off the field. Up the Students!

PETER DELAVERE 2nd Colts Head Coach

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2016 With each of these wins, the team’s cohesion and FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE , SYDNEY confidence grew significantly. This translated into a clinical UNIVERSITY 3RD COLTS ARE THE PREMIERS Semi Final performance, with the team putting together AND HOLDERS OF THE BILL SIMPSON SHIELD. their best game of the season to completely outplay Randwick (27-7) and achieve redemption from earlier in WHILST THIS ACHIEVEMENT CROWNED THEIR the year. DEVELOPMENT AS A RUGBY TEAM, THE SEASON Grand Finals can often produce a lottery of a result, and ours CAN ALSO BE CONSIDERED A HUGE SUCCESS IN against Gordon was no different. Having knocked off the TERMS OF THE STRONG MATESHIP AND POSITIVE previously undefeated Eastern Suburbs in the Semi, Gordon came into the game high on confidence. Played through CULTURE THAT EXISTED WITHIN THE TEAM. heavy rain and wind, the momentum of the game swung regularly between two evenly matched teams. After we SEASON SUMMARY jumped out to an early lead, Gordon came back strongly – throwing everything they had at us. Our defence ultimately The season kicked off with back to back wins against found a way to repel their attack, and when presented our Warringah (17-10) and Manly (12-5). Having never played chances for points, we took full advantage. With time ticking together and still adjusting to the team structure, these down, we held onto a narrow lead to secure a win for games lacked fluency in attack. Regardless, it showed both the ages. a toughness and willingness to win that would be persisting themes throughout the season. SPECIAL MENTIONS As a result of the scheduling challenges within the 3rd Colts competition in 2020, the team played several games in Each player throughout the 3rd Colts squad stepped up at the suburban rugby competition during the middle of the different stages of the season to put the team first before year. This period taught some valuable lessons from losses themselves. Two players epitomised this commitment: to teams that we had expected to beat. These games also Marcus Frigo – played every position in the backline with served to bring the team much closer together through the no complaints. Was one of our most consistent players all adversity of being separated from the Colts group and wider year and was often tasked with educating new or returning club in their regular season fixtures. players with the backline moves on a Thursday night. When 3rd Colts games resumed, the shortened nature of the Paddy Flannery – due to the considerable depth we had in competition meant that seven highly competitive teams his preferred back-row position, Paddy put his hand up to were chasing four Semi Final spots. After successive close play the unenviable position of prop when we were short on losses to Easts (0-13) and Randwick (10-12), the season was numbers. He took on much bigger scrums and held his own. hanging by a thread. The equation was simple – the team It is also worthy to note our award winners,Alfie Mawdsley had to beat Gordon and Norths in the final weeks of the (Best Forward) and Jack Hamilton (Best Back). Both these season to make the Semis. awards were fully deserved, with both players highly This period marked a distinct turning point in the season. respected in the team for delivering big performances in The group developed a ‘back against the wall’ mentality, in the pressure games. which every game ultimately carried the pressure of staying Central to the success of the team was also the role of alive in the competition. the captain, Ben Peper. Ben typifies the values of the Club In one of the gutsiest performances of the season, the through his strong leadership, communication and work team upset Gordon (13-5) at Beauchamp Oval in howling ethic. We have no doubt that he has a long and successful conditions. This was followed by a clinical drubbing of career ahead of him at SUFC. Northern Suburbs (31-12) to finish the regular season in Lastly, we’d also like to thank our fellow SUFC Colts coaches 3rd place. and volunteers for the time they put into this year. In

46 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club particular,Chris Delooze as Program Co-ordinator, Tobes and players. We have no doubt that their quality as both rugby Hilly (1st Colts) and Pete (2nd Colts). There’s no doubt that players and people will leave them in good stead for years the collegiate environment and high standards set by each to come. It was a privilege for both of us to be involved this Coach were key factors that underpinned the success of the year as coaches of 3rd Colts. Having both played together at Colts program in 2020. the Club, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and giving back to SUFC in this manner. FINAL WORD Up the students!

Perhaps most importantly, this 3rd Colts season marked ED L’ESTRANGE AND BRANDON BOUMELHEM the beginning of the journey for many individuals as SUFC 3rd Colts Coaches

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 47 JUNIORS REPORT

and energy and getting a very enjoyable lesson from our IF ANYONE CAN RECALL THE GOOD TIMES, ALL THE Lionesses, on our now very recognisable, University war cry. WAY BACK IN FEBRUARY, YOU WILL REMEMBER With a very safe COVID tunnel our Juniors got to cheer on THE JUNIORS OF SUFC GOT OFF TO A FLYING 1st Grade through a very open-ended, high scoring affair START. which saw our Students take the win. As with our Try Rugby Day, the most pleasing aspect was our strong sense of Through the fantastic work of John Kilkenny, Paul Timbrell, community, from all involved. It was an exciting moment for Sydney Uni Juniors President Adam Dunn and with the the Juniors and their families to also know their matches were assistance from our NSW Rugby Development Officer,Pat live streamed. Again, this couldn’t be possible without the Sanford, village coaches and all our volunteers, we ran our generous help from all the volunteers from each age group highly successful “Try Rugby Day”. This year the event was that helped manage the numbers of teams, quickly set the held at Leichhardt Oval no2, with our largest attendance fields and referee the games with the help of our Lionesses. record yet, it resulted in 150 new registered players across the three clubs. It was fantastic to see, as this sense of Another milestone moment this season was our training community and relationship is held with the highest value session, BBQ and Colts match for our successful U16s and within our club. future Students. Organised by Gary Tunks, our 16s were We have then looked to further develop this over the there to see our Colts programme take on fierce rivals season, creating the beginnings of our Junior development Randwick. In what was an exhibition by our 1st Colts in platform called “The Uni Way”. The COVID break saw SUFC wet weather rugby, it was exciting to see the beginnings take opportunities and worked tirelessly, to remain engaged of the relationships developed by events such as this. The with the community and look for areas of improvement that connection made stronger by the involvement. could be implemented to the Club’s infrastructure. Both In addition to this, SUFC has worked hard to continue the our juniors and connection to Central West Rugby were a development of our Junior women’s programme. This year priority over this period. again saw our Cub’s Academies and development sides The Uni Way has been designed to foster the values that grow. This initiative is looking to cover 3 areas including the surround SUFC and maintain an unparalleled connectivity Inner West “Gold Cubs”, North West “Red Cubs” and Central to our Junior Clubs, creating a unique development of both West “Blue Cubs”. This is designed to underpin our women’s players and coaches within the SUFC pathway in both the programme. It will hopefully prove to be a successful male and female codes of the game. inclusion across both codes of rugby in our XV’s and ever developing 7’s programme. This year both our Gold and Red So, when looking to the remainder of 2020 and well beyond, the future will remain bright for SUFC. In its infancy, The Uni Cubs competed in the Shute shield sevens competition. Way has already reached in excess of 300 players, coaches An extraordinary achievement as these are primarily and volunteers across our clubs, and will continue to grow schoolgirls competing in a women’s competition. A huge as our platform develops with access to our coaching congratulations and thank you to Manny Posadas (Coach), video library for players fundamental skill development, Alex Butt (Coordinator) with support from Barker College and finally, a designed SUFC coaching accreditation for our winning this seasons Division 2 Shute Shield competition. I volunteers to heighten an understanding of development would also like to thank Greg Jeloudev our Gold Cubs and stages for junior athletes. 7s Coach, as well as the amazing Jakiya Whitfeld, James O’Keefe, and Mathew Tink for the incredibly time consuming There have been many memorable days for our Juniors this but fantastic efforts in achieving the beginnings of our season. One moment was for our Minis. The Mini’s exhibition Central West girl’s Academy, the Blue Cubs. match initiative was created and run by Ben Hughes last year and was carried on again in 2020. This year saw our Still to look forward to is the NSW 7’s State Championships U6’s through to our U9’s play prior to our 1st Grade match where our Club will be entering 3 teams for the first time in the vs West Harbour. It was great to see so many Mini’s from all same age group. This will involve both our boys and girls 17s as the village clubs participating, playing with so much passion well as our girls from the newly formed Blue Cub’s academy.

48 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club This is a truly an exciting time and space for rugby to y Mini’s Day - A wonderful day was held to celebrate the develop and grow within our community so we wish you all most junior members of our village clubs Petersham, the luck for this season and cannot wait to see you back on Balmain & Canterbury vs Wests at home, with Chris the pitch and playing the game we love so much in 2021. “King of the Kids’ Delooze running the show and the Women’s team teaching the ‘Uni’ chant to the kids. We Furthermore, we would like to send the message to all our had over 70 kids and a one parent per child enjoying the juniors that if you have not got access yet please speak to best of Uni rugby and a clean sweep vs Wests. your coaches and clubs and they will be able to assist you. y Friday Nights Lights – organised by Chris and Kirsty, our Lastly, please join our Juniors Instagram for all the latest pics, U16s watched the Colts play Randwick with Hodgey highlights, and good news stories from around the grounds. talking to the oldest group of juniors players we have CHRIS DELOOZE about what it takes to be successful at Uni, the hard work and commitment required. Suffice to say, it was a Director of Women’s Rugby & Junior Development success and a new initiative we will repeat next year. It’ll be a tough task to top ‘Campo on the Tongs’ but the bar FROM OUR JUNIOR’S PRESIDENT has been set for next year. y Coach the Coach - Coaches had access to ‘Hudl’ and The 2020 Juniors season challenged the character of all clubs. initiative driven by Chris to improve the standard of This season we had close to 500 kids registered across the 3 coaching across the Clubs, they now all have access clubs (Canterbury, Balmain and Petersham), over 130 coaches to high quality, role specific coaching advise – our and managers that volunteered to do whatever they could challenge is to use it more! to make the best of the season. To the relief of everyone, the kids got to play some rugby! With the situation as it was, The support offered to the clubs from David Haigh and the when we did get the chance, the Clubs made the most of rest of the team is very much appreciated by all. Kirsty the season that was. Well done to the committee and the Stevens is always on hand and willing to make sure that any leadership of all clubs that made rugby possible. interaction with the Juniors and Uni goes off without a hitch, thanks again for all you support. In regards to the representative program, we can’t wait for 2021. That said there still some highlights; This year was the first that we had access to a full- time Development Officer in Chris Delooze, he is a great y Pre-season - A terrific turn out for pre-season skills addition, and we hope for many more years to come. He is open to all, expertly run by the Uni lads from 1’s, 2’s approachable and knowledgeable, keen to coach and eager and Colts. The fires in NSW meant that these sessions to learn what’s important to the local clubs. Thanks for 2020, were limited. and we all look forward to an exciting 2021. y Summer 7’s Rugby - A new initiative deployed by the Up the Students! SJRU were contested by various teams. The highlight was the Uni 16’s going down in the GF by a single try, a ADAM DUNN terrific team of lads sure to play for Uni some day. Sydney Uni Junior’s President

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 49 CLUB STATISTICS MEN’S RESULTS

ROUND 1 ROUND 8 Warringah v Sydney Uni Sydney Uni v Wests 1st Grade 27 36 1st Grade 50 29 2nd Grade 31 39 2nd Grade 66 7 1st Colts 30 49 1st Colts 55 24 3rd Grade 12 34 4th Grade 24 7 Sydney Uni v Easts 32 12 2nd Colts 19 29 4th Grade 3rd Colts 10 17 3rd Colts 10 22 ROUND 2 ROUND 9 Sydney Uni v Manly Easts v Sydney Uni 1st Grade 10 6 1st Grade 22 14 2nd Grade 23 14 2nd Grade 26 32 1st Colts 47 16 1st Colts 28 29 3rd Grade 50 0 3rd Grade 24 27 4th Grade 14 12 4th Grade 26 28 2nd Colts 41 0 2nd Colts 27 22 3rd Colts 12 5 3rd Colts 13 0 ROUND 3 ROUND 10 Hunter v Sydney Uni 1st Grade 10 59 Sydney Uni v Randwick 2nd Grade 28 45 1st Grade 24 42 1st Colts 5 68 2nd Grade 13 6 Eastwood v Sydney Uni 1st Colts 46 26 3rd Grade 48 10 2nd Colts 7 36 3rd Grade 24 14 Knox v Sydney Uni Shammies 4th Grade 0 33 Subbies 33 0 2nd Colts 5 18 ROUND 4 3rd Colts 10 12 Sydney Uni v Penrith 1st Grade 41 3 ROUND 11 2nd Grade 78 3 Gordon v Sydney Uni 1st Colts 95 0 1st Grade 34 24 ROUND 5 2nd Grade 7 21 Sydney Uni v Souths 1st Colts 35 26 1st Grade 31 32 2nd Grade 12 27 3rd Grade 30 24 1st Colts 46 10 4th Grade 14 20 3rd Grade 26 22 2nd Colts 21 45 4th Grade 17 3 2nd Colts 50 0 3rd Colts 5 13 Sydney Uni Shammies v Colleagues ROUND 12 Subbies 5 29 Sydney Uni v Norths ROUND 6 1st Grade 34 15 Eastwood v Sydney Uni 2nd Grade 54 21 1st Grade 26 36 2nd Grade 15 26 1st Colts 38 13 1st Colts 17 24 3rd Grade 69 0 3rd Grade 19 24 4th Grade 24 14 2nd Colts 7 66 2nd Colts 19 12 Blue Mountains v Sydney Uni Shammies Subbies 31 19 3rd Colts 31 12

50 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club ROUND 13 Sydney Uni v Easts Two Blues v Sydney Uni 3rd Grade 29 7 1st Grade 24 72 Sydney Uni v Randwick 2nd Grade 12 107 4th Grade 12 45 1st Colts 7 80 4th Grade 12 33 Sydney Uni v Randwick Gordon v Sydney Uni 2nd Colts 36 38 3rd Colts 17 17 Sydney Uni v Randwick QUALIFYING FINALS 3rd Colts 27 7 Sydney Uni v Norths GRAND FINALS 1st Grade 22 24 Sydney Uni v Easts Sydney Uni v Eastwood 2nd Grade 33 7 2nd Grade 43 27 Sydney Uni v Norths Sydney Uni v Easts 1st Colts 42 22 1st Colts 26 27 SEMI FINALS Sydney Uni v Gordon Sydney Uni v Randwick 3rd Grade 24 29 2nd Grade 29 25 Sydney Uni v Gordon Sydney Uni v Gordon 1st Colts 31 17 3rd Colts 10 7

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 51 WOMEN’S RESULTS

ROUND 1 Randwick v Sydney Uni Sydney Uni v Campbelltown 2nd XV 64 19 1st XV 59 0 ROUND 7 Sydney Uni v Easts Sydney Uni v Campbelltown 2nd XV 0 39 2nd XV 29 14 ROUND 2 ROUND 8 Hunter v Sydney Uni 1st XV 0 60 Uni Pink v Uni Yellow Mixed 22 14 ROUND 3 ROUND 9 Sydney Uni v Two Blues 1st XV 42 5 Easts v Sydney Uni 1st XV 0 61 Sydney Uni v Warringah 2nd XV 10 43 Gordon v Sydney Uni ROUND 4 2nd XV 17 39 Randwick v Sydney Uni FINALS WEEK 1 1st XV 7 14 Sydney Uni v Randwick Hunter v Sydney Uni 1st XV 22 5 2nd XV 17 12 Sydney Uni v Hunter ROUND 5 2nd XV 19 29 Sydney Uni v Warringah FINALS WEEK 2 1st XV 67 0 Sydney Uni v Campbelltown Sydney Uni v Two Blues 2nd XV 12 37 2nd XV 5 59 GRAND FINAL ROUND 6 Sydney Uni v Randwick Gordon v Sydney Uni 1st XV 5 77 1st XV 22 17

52 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club GRADE PLAYER GAMES FOR 2020 SEASON

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL GAMES FOR TOTAL 1ST TOTAL CLUB PLAYER GRADE GRADE GRADE GRADE 2020 GRADE GAMES GAMES ALLEN, Angus 4 13 17 4 17 AMITUANAI, Bradley 3 3 3 ARMOUR, Harrison 4 9 9 9 ARMSTRONG, James 9 6 15 24 32 ATKINS, Oliver 5 5 36 82 BEACOM, Drew 6 6 6 BELL, Angus 3 8 11 3 13 BLAKE, Harrison 9 9 46 BOKENHAM, Hugh 4 1 5 4 5 BOWD, Josh 1 1 1 BREEN, Darcy 13 13 13 13 BULL, Benjamin 9 9 35 CALAVASSY, Daniel 9 8 14 12 68 CALAVASSY, Patrick 1 9 10 20 CAROLAN, Ben 3 8 3 11 12 91 CHAMPION DE CRESPIGNY, Nicholas 11 11 63 77 CLEMENTS, Tim 13 13 49 52 CLUNIES-ROSS, Henry 13 13 61 85 DUNBAR, Hamish 7 10 17 42 82 DUNBAR, Stuart 10 10 81 128 FENUKITAU, Sean-Paul 1 4 5 17 FINAU, Jaason 2 4 6 39 GODDARD, William 1 15 16 1 16 GRINDAL, Connor 2 5 6 26 HALAIFONUA, Siaosi 1 1 8 15 HAMILTON, Jack 1 1 1 HANCOCK, Charlie 8 12 20 13 45 HARDIE, Joshua 5 9 13 32 HOOD, Matthew 5 2 7 15 54 HUGHES, Ben 6 7 13 43 81 HUNT, Stefano 9 1 10 24 58 JACKSON, Campbell 1 9 9 9 KAH, James 6 6 6 KANE, James 6 6 49 69 KEMENY, Joshua 4 4 16 16 KING, Joshua 4 1 5 62 LAMBERT, Thomas 1 1 1 LANDER, Matthew 2 2 2 LATU, Sofilino 2 2 2 LATU, Thomas 5 5 5 LEE, Harrison 8 1 1 9 9 LEHMANN, George 3 10 1 12 44 LEOTA, Elija 2 5 6 10 10 LEVEILLE, Ryan 8 8 12 LILOMAIAVA, Tim 2 8 4 4 15 2 15 LOGA- TAROGI, Sepesa 7 7 27 LOH, Ciaran 1 2 1 2 6 1 6 LOMANI, Joshua 3 3 3

MA'UMALANGA, Salesi 1 3 6 8 21

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 53 MALIFA, Sydney 1 4 6 11 48 MANUOFETOA, Ofa-Ki-Muli 3 1 4 3 12 MASIMA, Alexander 8 6 12 30 MASIMA, Isaac 2 2 MCCALMAN, Jack 11 2 13 35 102 MCDONNELLL, William 13 13 44 54 MOORE, Aidan 2 9 9 9 MOORE, Declan 5 5 39 71 NAPPER, Daniel 2 3 5 8 O'DOHERTY, Conor 1 1 2 36 O'DOHERTY, Patrick 10 3 3 14 14 55 O'REGAN, Rohan 11 11 80 89 O'REILLY, Alex 3 3 3 O'SHEA, Connor 13 3 16 31 66 OSBORNE, Tom 7 8 15 20 43 PAGE, Darcy 10 2 10 10 PAVITT, Thomas 1 1 3 POLETTO, Daniel 6 10 1 12 11 45 POMARE, Hayden 1 1 2 6 POOLMAN, Eddie 15 15 15 PORTER, Luke 9 5 3 14 9 53 RATCLIFF, Luke 7 7 11 11 RAVOKA, William 1 8 8 11 RENTON, Sam 1 7 8 51 RHODES, Tomas 5 2 6 12 RIDLEY, William 11 4 12 2 75 ROBERTSON, Henry 2 11 13 2 13 ROBERTSON, Tomas 4 4 33 42 ROBSON, Max 10 1 10 10 ROTUISOLIA, Ratu 11 11 18 31 RYAN, Alastair 2 4 5 8 26 97 RYAN, Paddy 1 1 86 112 SANDELL, Matthew 8 8 60 77 SCHWAGER, Joseph 7 3 8 43 SCHWAGER, Josh 15 15 49 SEVELE, Papillon 1 1 2 1 2 SIMSON, Alex 4 6 7 7 SINCLAIR, Max 2 9 9 9 SMITH, Tasman 1 1 1 STANFORD, Jack 2 8 1 9 99 STRANG, Theo 8 2 10 39 52 SUMMERHAYES, Hugh 3 9 12 21 69 TAGG, Paddy 1 1 1 TALAKAI, Christopher 5 5 37 70 TALILI, Junior Samuela Buka 1 9 9 9 TAMWOY, Nathaniel 4 4 8 8 46 TAUFUI, Raymond 1 2 2 20 TERRY, William 11 2 13 2 34 TRAVERS, Banjo 12 3 15 32 68 TUA LILOMAIAVA, Niko 1 1 1 TUIRARA, Lepani 3 6 8 17 TUNKS, Connor 1 1 1 VAN WOERKOM, Falito 1 1 1 VON APPEN, Zac 5 3 7 7 WHELAN, Henry 1 1 1 WIGSTON, Daniel 7 7 7 WILLSON, Thomas 3 13 16 3 66

54 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club WOODCOCK, Tom 3 2 4 20 YEO, Strath 1 11 1 12 1 30 YOSHINAGA, Junya 1 3 3 9

Total players used for the year 41 55 49 45 Last years totals 50 52 50 51 Total players 2020 109 Total players 2019 108

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 55 CLUB RECORDS WALLABIES AND AUSTRALIAN REPRESENTATIVES 1899-2020

SUFC WALLABY SUFC AUSTRALIAN YEAR NAME TESTS AT SUFC TOTAL TESTS WALLABY NO. NO. REP NO. 1899 Marks, H.A. 2 2 10 1 1 1904 Futter, F.C. 1 1 30 2 2 1904 Verge, Dr. A.J 2 2 50 3 3 1904 Manning, J. 1 1 55 4 4 1905 Penman, A.P. 1 1 69 5 5 1907 Hughes, Dr. James.C. 2 2 78 6 6 1908-09 Hammand, C.A. 2 2 95 7 7 1910 Reynolds, L.J. 2 2 114 8 8 1912 Adamson, R.W. 1 1 116 9 9 * 1914-20 Beith, B. McN 1 1 145 10 10 * 1919 # Gregg, A. 0 0 11 * 1919 # Gwynne, F.W. 0 0 12 * 1919 # Loudon, D.B. 0 4 13 * 1919 # Sheppard, E. MacA. 0 0 14 * 1920 Lawton, T. 2 14 154 11 15 * 1920-22 Raymond, R.L. 11 13 158 12 16 1920 Farquhar, C.R. 1 1 159 13 17 1921-23 Fowles, D.G. 8 8 167 14 18 1921-24 Nothling, O.E. 19 19 170 15 19 1921-27 Sheehan, W.B.J. 18 18 171 16 20 1921-24 Stanley, R.G. 14 14 175 17 21 1921 Wallace, A.C. 1 8 176 18 22 1923-25 Erby, A.B. 5 5 189 19 23 1923-24 Taylor, H.C. 4 4 199 20 24 1923 Crakanthorp, J.S. 1 1 202 21 25 1924 Hoskins, A.E.R 3 3 204 22 26 1924-26 Foote, R.H. 3 3 206 23 27 1925-30 Ross, Dr. A.W. 13 20 211 24 28 1926-29 Finlay, A.N. 9 12 227 25 29 1926-30 Storey,G.P. 6 2 238 26 30 1927-28 # Mann, W.H. 0 0 31

1928 Burge, R. 4 4 245 27 32

1928 Rosenblum, M.E. 4 4 250 28 33 1928-32 Hemingway, W.H. 4 5 254 29 34 1928 Phipps, W.J.F. 1 1 256 30 35 1929 # Gibson, J.M. 0 0 36 1929 # Lamport, N.K. 0 0 37 1932 Love, E.W. 3 3 279 31 38 * 1933 # Morton, M.F. 0 0 39

1933-36 White, W.G.S. 10 10 286 32 40

56 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club 1936-38 Hutchinson, F.E. 4 4 294 33 41 * 1937 Hutchinson, E.E. 2 2 304 34 42 * 1939 # Oxenham, B.B. 0 0 43 1946 Buchan, A.J. 2 10 324 35 44 1946 Hardcastle, P.A. 3 5 328 36 45 1946 Johnson, Dr. A.P. 2 2 329 37 46 1946 MacBride, J.W.T. 3 10 331 38 47 1946 Piper, B.J.C. 2 12 334 39 48 1947 # Fuller, J.G. 0 0 49 * 1947 # Stenmark, J.T.O. 0 0 50 1947-49 Emery, N.A. 10 10 350 40 51 * 1947-48 Kraefft, D.F. 6 6 351 41 52 1949-50 Blomley, Dr. J 7 7 357 42 53 * 1949-51 Brockhoff, J.D. 8 8 364 43 54 1949-55 Solomon, Dr. H.J. 14 14 366 44 55 1949 Garner, R.L. 2 2 368 45 56 1951 Gudsell, K.E. 3 3 379 46 57 * 1951-57 Tooth, Dr. R.M. 10 10 383 47 58 1952# Elliott, F.M. 0 1 48 59 1953-58 Hughes, N.McL 14 14 398 60 1955-56 Thornett, J.E. 5 37 410 49 61 1955-58 Phelps, R 15 23 412 50 62 1956-58 White, S.W. 7 7 146 51 63 1957-59 Potts, J.M. 5 5 423 52 64 1961 Magrath, E. 3 3 461 53 65 1961-62 O.Gorman, Dr. J.F. 5 18 462 54 66 1962-67 Boyce, E.S. 13 13 469 55 67 1962-65 Boyce, J.S. 12 12 475 56 68 1962 Chapman, Dr. G.A. 3 3 476 57 69 1962 # Spence, J.S. 0 0 70 1962-67 Crittle, C.P.(AO) 15 15 482 58 71 1967-69 Abrahams, A.M.F. 3 3 506 59 72 1968-70 Roxburgh, J.R. 9 9 516 60 73 1968-69 Forman, T.R. 7 7 522 61 74 1969 Darveniza, P. 4 4 525 62 75 1969-70 Rosenblum, R.G. 3 3 529 63 76 1969-70 McDonald, B.S. 2 2 532 64 77 1970-73 Howard, J.L.P. 7 7 534 65 78 1971 McLean, R.A. 5 5 535 66 79 1971-72 Taylor, J.I. 4 4 539 67 80 1973-76 Carberry, C.M. 7 13 563 68 81 1974 Davis, R.A. 3 3 568 69 82 1974 # O’Hara, K.J. 0 0 83 1976-79 Crowe, P.J. 6 6 592 70 84 1980-83 Curran, D.J. 5 5 618 71 85 1980-87 Hawker, M.J. 25 25 611 72 86 1982-83 Coolican, J.E. 4 4 624 73 87 1984-86 # Burrow, G.H. 0 0 88

1984-93 Farr-Jones, N.C. 63 63 645 74 C 89

1986 # McInerney, J.L. 0 0 90

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 57 1987-88 Frawley, D.J. 10 10 655 75 91 1989-90 FitzSimons, P.J. 7 7 682 76 C 92 1989-92 # Dix, D.P.A. 0 0 93 1991 Egerton, R.H. 9 9 695 77 C 94 1996-00 Harry, R.L.L. 37 37 725 78 95 1999-00 Williams, R. W. 14 14 753 79 96 2000-07 Lyons, D.J. 44 44 760 80 C 97 2000-09 Waugh, P.R. 79 79 766 81 C 98 2001-06 Cannon, B.J. 36 42 769 82 99 2002-11 Vickerman, D.J. 63 63 777 83 100 2005 Campbell, A.M. 4 4 798 84 C 101 2005 Kanaar, A. 1 1 802 85 C 102 2005 Fitter, D.E.S. 2 2 807 86 103 2007 Huxley, J.L. 9 9 816 87 104 2009-14 Burgess, L 27 39 821 88 C 105 2008-16 Mumm, D.W. 57 57 823 89 C 106 2009-13 Dennis, D.A. 18 18 854 90 C 107 2010-13 Barnes, B.S. 34 51 820 91 108 2010-17 McCalman ,B.J. 53 53 845 92 C 109 2010-19 Phipps, N.J. 72 72 850 93 C 110 2010 # McCutcheon, P.J. 0 0 C 111 2012-16 Ryan, P.J. 3 3 866 94 C 112 2012 # Inman, M.B. 0 0 C 113 2013-18 Folau, I. 62 62 867 95 114 2013-14 Betham, P.J. 2 2 878 96 C 115 2013-19 Foley, B.T. 69 69 877 97 C 116 2014-17 Carter, S.T.G. 16 16 879 98 C 117 2014 Charles, N.L. 4 4 881 99 C 118 2014 Weeks, L.S. 2 2 882 100 C 119 2014-16 Skelton, W.R.J. 18 18 883 101 C 120 2014-19 Latu, T.S. 18 18 902 102 C 121 2014 # English, T.A.J. 0 0 C 122 2017-18 Robertson, T. J. 24 24 898 103 C 124 2016 # Stirzaker, N. 0 0 C 123 2017-20^ Gordon, J. T. 4 4 925 106 C 125 2017-20^ Philip, M.I. 6 6 915 104 126 2018-20^ Fainga’a, F.F.T.H.L. 14 14 923 105 C 127 2019-20^ Johnson-Holmes, H 1 1 927 107 C 128 2020^ Horton, T 0 0 C 129 2020^ Swinton, L 1 1 938 108 C 130 2020^ Bell, A 2 2 940 109 C 131

131 picked for Australia Total Tests 1313 1467 109 played a test when at Uni

* Played for Australia versus AIF (non-Test) # Players listed with no Tests were selected in a Wallaby squad or 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 Wallabies. This list includes them as Australian representatives. ^ Denotes current Wallabies/Australian Reps (Tests to 09/11/2020)

C denotes Wallabies/Aust Rep’s that have come through the Colts system since 1984 (31)

Updated 24/11/2020 Sydney University has 109 Wallabies and 22 Australian representatives.

58 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club SUFC WINS AND LOSSES

FIRST DIVISION YEAR BIGGEST WIN YEAR BIGGEST LOSS BIGGEST BIGGEST SECOND DIVISION YEAR YEAR WIN LOSS Easts 2014 85-19 1994 3-42 Campbelltown 1979 67-4 Never Eastwood 2009 81-7 1975 3-43

Gordon 2013 95- 7 1995 13-82 Canterbury 1983 67-3 Never

Manly 2018 45-13 1993 13-51 Hornsby 1976 46-3 1981 18-23 Newcastle Hunter 2020 59-10 1877 0-23 Liverpool 1983 26-3 Never Norths 2009 69-3 15-47 Macquarie University 1978 52-6 1975 4-6 Parramatta 2011 65- 7 1977 6-33

Penrith 2018 97-0 1996 6-20 Mosman 1983 37-0 22.7.1905 6-9

Randwick 2013 78- 0 1995 17-65 Nepean 1979 27-4 Never Southern Districts 2007 82- 0 1995 29-59 Smithfield 1979 41-4 Never Warringah 1972 57- 6 1995 13-76

West Harbour 2006 87-0 2003 13-36 UNSW 1966 41-6 1970 3-25

Western Sydney 2020 72-14 Never BIGGEST BIGGEST EX-FIRST DIVISION YEAR YEAR WIN LOSS

Canberra Kookaburras 4.7.98 31-22 31.8.1996 10-67

19.9.2004 44-14 6-31 LAST NIL WIN AND NIL LOSS Canberra Vikings 14.8.2004

CLUB YEAR WIN YEAR LOST Drummoyne 1951 46-0 1969 11-37 Easts 2015 44-0 1957 0-6 Drummoyne UTS 1994 68-17 Never Eastwood 1973 9-0 1982 0-6 Gordon 2010 24-0 1956 0-19 Illawarra 2007 79-10 Never Manly 1969 9-0 2004 0-35 Newcastle Hunter 1890 31-0 1877 0-23 Newcastle 1997 36- 6 25.8.1877 0-23 Norths 2006 29-0 1997 0-22 2010 47-0 Never Parramatta North Sydney 14.7.1923 52-28 23.5.1925 3-28 Penrith 2018 97-0 Never 2013 78-0 1984 0-17 Randwick Port Hacking 1972 42-12 1974 9-19 Southern Districts 2008 40-0 1998 0-17 2019 50-0 1989 0-19 Warringah St George 1942 46- 0 1951 14-39 West Harbour 2006 87-0 1992 0-3 Western Sydney Never Never Western Suburbs 1926 50- 9 1993 13-63

Also vs Wests Subs 1985 48- 7

BIGGEST BIGGEST INTERNATIONAL TEAMS YEAR YEAR LAST DRAWN GAME IN SHUTE SHIELD WIN LOSS

CLUB YEAR SCORE PLAYED AT British Lions 11.8.88 4-8 Easts 1970 14-14 Woollahra Oval 17.2 12 35-12 Eastwood 2006 34-34 Uni No.1 Oval Samoa Gordon 1977 18-18 Chatswood Oval 3-33 (Uni 2017 30-30 Uni No.2 Oval 29.7.03 Manly New Zealand team only) Newcastle Hunter Never Norths 1964 13-13 North Sydney Oval New Zealand 12.6.84 10-23 *** Parramatta 1990 16-16 Granville Park Never *** Note Uni was joined by Wallaroo as a combined side Vs New Zealand Penrith for this game. Randwick 2014 23-23 Uni No.1 Oval Southern Districts 1991 18-18 Forshaw Rugby Park New Zealand Natives 1889 7-17 Warringah 2016 41-41 Uni No.2 Oval West Harbour 1990 19-19 Uni No.1 Oval Western Sydney Never

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 59 BIGGEST and on the 6.7.1867 2-0 EARLY CLUBS YEAR BIGGEST WIN YEAR LOSS Newcastle/Hunter 16.8.1913 6-6 Albion- Maitland 4.9.1895 16-0 1885 6-12 Reps Albion – Petersham 12.6.1886 6-2 Newington College 13.6.1883 15-2 30.4.1899 5-19 Australian Club 1865 ? ? Newtown 26.6.1920 39-0 31.5.1913 3-21 Aust Garrison Hospitals 28.6.1919 44-0 Newtown Waratahs 11.5.1889 0-0 Arforma 7.7.1888 14-0 14.8.1886 5-9 NSW 2nd XV ? Won Bath 24.5.1889 7-3 24.8.1891 14-15 Northern Districts 21.6.1890 31-0 4.5.1892 14-16 1874 ? ? Balmain 27.7.1901 42-7 7.7.1906 6-14 North Shore North Steyne 11.6.1921 3-12 Balmain - Wellington 16.7.1887 19-0 Oaklands School 25.8.1876 2-0 Brisbane Grammar 1898 ? ? Oxford (Sydney) 1888 53-0 Brisbane Past 1889 11-6 Grammar Paddington Elect 11.8.1894 30-6 11.5.1895 3-6 Buccaneer 1.7.1889 18-12 15.7.1899 0-6 Petersham 17.6;1922 51-11 2.6.1894 0-5 Burwood 26.6.1880 42-0 12.7.1884 Lost Pirate R.F.C 28.8.1892 15-0 2.7.1898 3-13 Calder House 20.7.1872 1-0 Police 1929 23-6 Cambridge-Stanmore 9.6.1919 24-9 27.7.1918 6-18 Queensland 15.8.1882 14-2 Camden College 1.8.1874 1-0 Qld Past Grammar Sch 11.9.1894 18-5 Cammeray 21.5.1887 20-2 Redfern 10.7.1886 30-0 20.5.1905 4-7 Carlton 11.5.1895 8-3 Rockdale 16.7.1904 ? ? City & Suburban 12.5.1909 ? ? Rosedale 12.8.1893 29-7 6.7.1889 0-13 Civil Service 1874 ? ? and on the 28.7.1888 15-0 Combined Banks 25.7.1883 21-2 Southern Districts NSW 18.7.1906 ? ? C’bined Clubs Brisbane 27.8.1928 37-8 South Sydney 25.4.1908 24-0 6.6.1914 8-23 Combined High Strathfield 30.8.1890 31-6 2.8.1890 0-21 1947 28-3 Schools St.Leonards 17.5.1884 31-0 30.5.1891 0-7 Combined GPS 19.8.1925 23-9 13.6.1911 5-18 Sydney F.C. 6.6.1891 35-4 6.8.1898 0-19 1st & 2nd and on the 16.5.1908 34-3 Combined Metro 12.7.1913 17-11 8.7.1911 11-15 Sydney Grammar Combined Referees XV 20.6.1894 10-27 4.5.1899 33-8 11.5.1887 1-3 School Combined 1919 14-9 Sydney Training Sydney Clubs 30.4.1910 0-13 College Darlinghurst School 21.8.1873 ? ? ? SUFC Undergraduates 1889 24-0 1885 Lost Double Bay 8.6.1889 3-8 Teachers College 1.6.1918 ? ? Dubbo 16.7.1902 3-0 The Armidale School 16.9.1945 24-6 Duntroon Military Clge 11.9.1919 11-23 The Kings School 1894 48-0 1.9.1877 3-4 Eglinton School ? ? ? ? The World 1874 ? ? Elvira 21.6.1890 7-0 1.6.1889 4-8 Toxteth 14.6.1879 4-0 Eurotah 30.5.1891 3-0 United Services 22.4.1950 52-9 19.5.1951 16-27 Glebe-Balmain 14.6.1924 41-12 18.6.1921 5-17 Victoria 20.3.1911 31-12 6.6.1909 0-6 Glebe 30.5.1886 39-0 24.5.1902 9-31 Victorian Colleges 1.9.1888 ? ? Glenhead 27.5.1882 11-0 Victorian Medical Sch 4.9.1888 ? ? G.P.S.Old Boys 11.8.1923 60-19 26.8.1922 9-23 YMCA 14.6.1919 40-0 30.6.1928 3-18 Hartley Branch Union 25.7.1903 12-0 Wallaroo 6.7.1889 54-0 11.7.1896 10-30 H.M.S. Rosaria 14.8.1869 1-0 Waratah 21.6.1879 13-0 18.7.1874 0-2 Lindfield 1959 15-3 Waverley 26.5.1883 19-0 Lyndhurst College 1873 ? ? Wentworth 15.7.1893 20-0 22.4.1910 0-35 Marrickville 23.9.1899 18-0 13.5.1899 3-19 Western Districts 7.6.1910 44-11 16.7.1894 3-12 Maryleborne 9.6.1894 0-12 Zealandia 8.8.1891 28-8 13.8.1892 0-22 Military Civil 50th Queenstown 18.8.1866 3-0 10.8.1867 1-2 4.7.1868 3-6 Cricket Club Regiment

60 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club BIGGEST Meiji Uni (JPN) 2.4.1973 63-10 OTHER UNIVERSITY SIDES YEAR BIGGEST WIN YEAR LOSS Melbourne Uni (VIC) 1996 65-0 19.8.1931 3-11 Adelaide Uni (SA) 30.5.1937 52-6 Newcastle Uni (NSW) 1990 66-0 0 All Meiji XV (JPN) 17.2.2018 15-54 Newcastle Uni (ENG) 1976 ? 24.5.1966 14-27 New England (NSW) 1964 25-11 1996 0-17 American Combined 18.6.1910 17-6 Uni (USA) New Zealand 4.6.1923 37-11 15.7.1905 3-22 Universities Amsterdam Uni (NETH) 2001 ? Otago Uni (NZ) 1.9.1920 45-10 1922 9-35 ANU (NSW) 1976 33-0 1996 5-7 Oxbridge (ENG) 30.7.1989 13-30 Auckland-Massey Uni 1954 20-8 1964 11-21 (NZ) Oxford Uni (ENG) 13.9.1996 38-5 25.12.2013 24-34 Auckland Uni/College Paris Uni (FRA) 1995 31-5 10.8.1988 6-16 1922 20-9 25.9.1909 6-27 (NZ) Queens College Uni 1.9.1984 60-13 Bordeaux Uni (FRA) 21.9.2019 7-22 (IRE) Queensland Uni (QLD) 1995 65-0 24.8.1936 0-27 Boston (USA) 1993 84-3 San Jose State Uni 1974 22-3 Brisbane Uni (QLD) 13.8.1919 30-10 (USA) Bristol Uni (Eng) 1995 32-7 Siberian Federal Uni 19.9.2019 29-7 California Uni (USA) 28.10.1912 18-0 (RUS) Califorian (All Stars) Stanford Uni (USA) 1999 36-0 (USA) Swansea Uni (WAL) 31.1.1976 23-14 Cambridge Uni (ENG) 1982 15-6 3.12.2013 17-38 Tasmania Uni (TAS) 1964 70-5 Canterbury College 20.9.1906 26-0 1954 8-24 Towson State Uni (USA) 1993 62-3 (NZ) Trinity College Uni 1991 25-15 1976 10-12 Cardiff Uni (WAL) 1.12.2013 48-0 1987 16-24 (IRE) Club Universitario 2010 17-0 Uni of Arizona (USA) 1999 75-12 (ARG) Uni of Beunos Aires 2010 21-7 Columbia Uni (USA) 1999 95-0 (ARG) Combined Cardiff Uni’s Uni College Cardiff 3.2.1976 Game Cancelled Due to Weather 13.11.2013 48-0 1987 ? (WAL) (WAL) Combined Hospitals Uni College Dublin 8.12.2013 59-7 1987 ? (ENG) (IRE) Combined Southern University College Californian All Stars 1974 0-0 1991 12-10 (IRE) (USA) Uni of California, Combined NZ Uni’s 1982 42-0 1965 3-5 1923 37-11 1924 5-22 Berkley (USA) (NZ) Uni of California, Santa Combined Uni Padova 1974 37-16 2001 ? Barbara (USA) (ITY) Uni of California, Long Combined Uni Roma 1975 48-16 2001 ? Beach (USA) (ITY) Uni of California, Los Cork Uni (IRE) 1991 21-6 1982 7-13 1974 22-9 Angeles (USA) C.U.B.A.Uni (ARG) 2010 19-7 Uni of Las Vegas (USA) 1999 88-5 Doshisha Uni (JPN) 13.4.1966 21-16 Uni of Victory (CAN) 1993 35-12 Dublin Uni F.C. (IRE) 27.11.2013 26-5 USA Combined Uni’s 1996 41-13 Edinburgh (USA) 4.12.2013 34-12 Academicals (SCO) UWA (WA) 1985 9-6 Edinburgh Uni (SCO) 21.2.1976 16-23 UWS 1996 0-15 UWSH Hawkesbury Galway Uni (IRE) 1991 19-7 1996 7-10 (NSW) Hosei Uni (JPN) 1983 12-14 Victoria College (NZ) 22.9.1906 31-3 20.5.1925 8-16 Irish Universities (IRE) 1997 ? Victoria Uni (VIC) 1996 55-13 James Cook Uni (NSW) 1985 24-0 Waseda Uni (JPN) 1927 17-3 Japan U20’s (JPN) 14.2.2018 43-27 Western Australia Uni 26-6 Kanto Gakuin Uni (JPN) 21.4.1982 39-32 (WA) World University Keiro Uni (JPN) 15.3.1979 37-7 6.7.2013 34-20 Barbarians Korea University (JPN) 1996 ? Note: University Teams played against but have no results of games as Longbeach State Uni follows. 1975 48-16 (USA) Note: University Teams played against but have no results of games as follows. Loughborough College 10.2.1976 26-14 Eight match tour to California/Hawaii (no scores all games) ? (ENG) 1987 Club Tour : Madrid Uni (SPN) 1995 31-15 Paris Uni ?

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 61 1ST GRADE RECORDS

WHAT SCORING WAS WORTH: SYDNEY DISTRICT COMPETITION Goals from a Year Tries Goals P.Goals F.Goals mark (GFM) THE FIRST SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 1ST XV, 19.5.1900 VS SOUTH SYDNEY, 1883 - 1886 1 2 2 3 3 LOST 6-11 1887 - 1893 2 3 3 4 4 AT THE AGRICULTURE GROUND 1894 - 1905 3 2 3 4 3 H.D. Wood (Capt), A.W.L.McDowall,C.C.Futter, H.P.Blaney, D.B.Corfe, 1906 - 1948 3 2 3 4 3 A.B.S. White, J.Manning, H.Marks, G.B.Thomas, A.I.Blue, CC.Dight, 1949 - 1971 3 2 3 3 3 C.S.Browne,H.A.Jones, M.C.Corlette and J.J.Garry. 1972 - 1977 4 2 3 3 3 1978 - 1992 4 2 3 3 - FIRST TRY FOR SYDNEY UNI 1993 onwards 5 2 3 3 - J.J.Garry verses South Sydney 19.5.1900 at Agriculture Ground.

FIRST GOAL FOR SYDNEY UNI 1900 PRE SEASON G.B.Thomas verses North Sydney 2.6.1900 at Agriculture Ground.

NO. 1 OVAL FIRST PENALTY GOAL FOR SYDNEY UNI Was prepared in 1858 for the Sydney University Cricket Club, SUFC first G.B.Thomas verses North Sydney 7.7.1900 at North Sydney Oval. played on it in the winter of 1888.

FIRST FIELD GOAL FOR SYDNEY UNI FIRST SUFC 1ST XV CAPTAIN H.P.Blaney verses Western Suburbs 18.8.1900 at Sydney Cricket Ground. Micheal O’Meara 1865 (known). MOST SUFC 7’S PLAYERS IN THE OLYMPICS 2016 FIRST TRY RECORDED FOR SUFC PRE 1900 3 Ed Jenkins (Captain), Patrick McCutcheon and Tom Kingston (Reserve).

George Gordon vs Military and Civil Cricket Club, 4.8.1866. George scored a second try later in this game. OUR OLDEST LIVING WALLABY Mac Hughes 1953, 67 years ago (born 18/11/1932) now 88 years of age. Wallaby No. 398 LINESMAN FLAG Played 14 Tests while at SUFC from 1953 to 1958 In 1870 our linesman carried a ‘pale blue silk corner flag with gold boarders WALLABY TOURISTS Of the 70 odd Wallaby tours overseas since 1899 only on six occasions FIRST TEAM ‘SELECTION COMMITTEE’ TO PICK BEST XV has SUFC not had a player on tour. Those years being 1913,1925, 1975,1984,1994 and 1995. The first time the Wallabies wore gold jerseys Was in 1876. and green shorts was on the 1962 tour of New Zealand.

REDUCED TEAM NUMBERS ON FIELD FIRST SUFC PLAYER TO TOUR OVERSEAS WITH THE WALLABIES Arthur Penman 1905 tour of New Zealand. Penman was a Fullback In 1877 team numbers went from 20 players to 15. and played in the 1st Test match against the New Zealanders.

FIRST ON FIELD OFFICIALS MOST APPEARANCES FOR A WALLABY VERSES NEW ZEALAND MAORIES 1922-23 In 1881 referees or umpires as they were called then were introduced. Otto Nothling, six tests.

LONGEST SERVING SELECTORS MOST TRIES BY A SUFC WALLABY IN HIS CAREER 6 - E.J.Raper 1878,79,80,81,82 and 83 and J.F.Macmanery 1884,85,86,91,92 R.L. (Pup) Raymond, ten tries in (11 Tests) still the 13th best in Wallaby and 93. history.

SUFC FIRST WALLABY MANAGER Ex Uni player Wally Matthews was our first Wallaby Manager to the United Kingdom tour of 1908-09.

ONLY FATHER AND SON TO PLAY FOR OXFORD UNIVERSITY FROM SUFC Peter King in 1974 and Aldy King 2018.

SUFC FIRST GRANDFATHER AND GRANDSON TO PLAY FOR THE WALLABIES Dr James F. Hughes 1907 and N.McL. Hughes 1953.

62 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club SUFC FIRST FATHER AND SON TO PLAY FOR THE WALLABIES MOST SUFC WALLABIES PICKED IN 23-MAN TEAM FOR A TEST MATCH Myer Rosenbulm 1928 and Rupert Rosenbulm 1969. 7 Will Skelton, Bernard Foley, Israel Folau, Laurie Weeks (res), Nathan Charles (res), Ben McCalman (res) and Nick Phipps (res). Verses France 2nd Test 21.6.2014 at Allianz Stadium. SUFC FIRST BROTHERS TO PLAY FOR THE WALLABIES 7 Nathan Charles, Sam Carter, Israel Folau, Will Skelton(res), Frank Hutchinson 1936 and Eric Hutchinson 1937. Ben McCalman(res), Nick Phipps (res) and Bernard Foley (res) Verses New Zealand 1st Test 16.8.2014 at ANZ Stadium SUFC FIRST TWINS TO PLAY FOR THE WALLABIES Stewart Boyce 1961 and Jim Boyce 1962. MOST POINTS SCORED BY SUFC PLAYERS IN A TEST MATCH 34 Israel Folau 2 tries, Will Skelton try, Nick Phipps try and Bernard Foley 4 goals and 2 pen goals . Score 39-13 vs France 2nd Test 21.6.2014 at Allianz Stadium. SUFC FIRST UNCLE AND NEPHEW TO PLAY FOR THE WALLABIES Jim Phipps 1928 and Nick Phipps 2010. BROTHERS WHO HAVE PLAYED FOR NSW AGAINST BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS MOST WALLABIES IN A WORLD CUP SQUAD, 2015 AND 2011 SEASONS 5 sets Bill and Fred Belbridge 1888, Frank and Victor Futter 1904, James 7 2015 Bernard Foley, Israel Folua, Dean Mumm, Ben McCalman, and John Hughes 1908, Ed and Tom Carter 2001/2013 and Luke and Mitch Nick Phipps , Will Skelton and Sam Carter. Inman (Melbourne Rebels) 2001/2013. Uni players have scored 4 tries, 7 goals and a field goal in the 20 games they have played in.

MOST UNI PLAYERS ON A WALLABY TOUR SUFC TOTAL AMOUNT OF PLAYERS TO PLAY AGAINST THE BRITISH AND 7 -- South African Tour 1969, Paul Darveniza, Jim Roxburgh, IRISH LIONS Tony Abrahams, Barry McDonald, John Howard, Terry Forman and Rupert Rosenbulm. 53 from 1888 to 2013, 12 tours in 125 years. In 1966, Peter Crittle was selected to play the Lions but withdrew with injury. That has been the 7 -- Spring tour to Britain, Ireland and Italy 2013, Dave Dennis, Paddy only time Uni haven’t had a player in a NSW team from those 12 tours. Ryan, Ben McCalman, Nick Phipps, Bernard Foley, Peter Betham and Israel Folau. 7 -- Spring tour to Britain, Ireland and France 2014, Ben McCalman, FIRST SUFC PLAYER TO PLAY FOR THE BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS Nick Phipps, Bernard Foley, Israel Folau, Tom Kingston, Sam Carter and Simon Easterby, 2005 tour to New Zealand, Irishman Simon played at Uni Will Skelton. in 1995. 7 – Spring tour to Britain, Ireland and France 2016, Israel Folau, Bernard Foley, Nick Phipps, Dean Mumm, Will Skelton, Tom Robertson and Tolu FIRST UNIVERSITY PLAYER TO SCORE AGAINST TOURING BRITISH LIONS Latu. Percy Colquhoun a drop goal (4 pts) on 11.8.1888 at Sydney Showground 7 – South Africa and Argentina 2018, Israel Folau, Bernard Foley, lost 4-8. Nick Phipps, Jake Gordon, Tolu Latu, Folau Fainga’a and Tom Robertson. 7 -- South African Tour 1969, Paul Darveniza, Jim Roxburgh, Tony Abrahams, Barry McDonald, John Howard, Terry Forman FIRST SUFC MEDICAL DOCTOR TO PLAY FOR AUSTRALIA, (FULLBACK) and Rupert Rosenbulm. Dr. Arthur Verge, 1904.

MOST SUFC PLAYERS IN A WALLABY 32-MAN SQUAD FIRST LAWYER RECORDED AS PLAYING WITH SUFC August 2014 William Purves 1865. 13 Tolu Latu, Laurie Weeks, Nathan Charles, Sam Carter, Will Skelton, Ben McCalman, Luke Burgess, Nick Phipps, Bernard Foley, Peter Betham, Paddy Ryan, Tom English and Israel Folau. Note: Tolu Latu and FIRST PERSON TO COACH A SUFC 1ST XV Laurie Weeks pulled out due to injury. 1920 – Professor Garnet Vere Portus.

MOST SUFC WALLABIES IN A TEST MATCH, AT THE SAME TIME SUFC PLAYERS WHO HAVE CAPTAIN NSW AGAINST THE BRITISH AND 6 – Edward Raper (capt), W.G.Mann, W.Flynn, H.M.Bayliss, G.C.Addison, IRISH LIONS Z.C.Barry, NSW verses New Zealand in New Zealand 1882 tour. Charles Tange 1888 3 times, Wally Matthews 1908 twice, James Hughes Note: Later counted as a Test match. 1908 once, Nick Farr-Jones 1989 once, Phil Waugh 2001 once, Dave Dennis 2013 once. Note: The above stat gives SUFC, 6 captains 6 Ben McCalman, Bernard Foley, Israel Folau, Laurie Weeks, Nathan from the12 tours of the “Lions”. Charles and Nick Phipps, vs France 2nd Test Etihad Stadium, Melbourne 14.6. 2014. Note: Laurie became our 1000th test match player for SUFC, when he ran on as replacement at 74.44 minute just before Nathan SUFC PLAYER WHO CAPTAIN COMBINED NSW/QLD COUNTRY TEAM Charles at the 74.49 minute. AGAINST THE BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS 6 Same six as above 3rd Test Allianz Stadium 21.6.2014. Tim Davidson 2013 in Newcastle.

6 Sam Carter, Ben McCalman, Nick Phipps, Bernard Foley, Peter Betham and Israel Folau Vs Argentina 1st Test CBus Super Stadium, Gold Coast, MOST PLAYERS FROM ANY SHUTE SHIELD CLUB, NSW VERSES BRITISH Queensland 13.9.2014. AND IRISH LIONS 2013

6 O. Nothling, R.Raymond, R.Stanley, W.Sheehan, A.Erby and D.Fowles 9 -- Paddy Ryan, Jeremy Tilse, Ollie Atkins, Will Skelton, Pat McCutcheon, Vs New Zealand at RASG, Sydney 23.6.1923. Bernard Foley, Tom Carter, Peter Betham, Tom Kingston.

6 J.Crackanthorp, O.Nothling, R.Stanley, W.Sheehan, H.Taylor and A.Erby Vs New Zealand at Wellington, 15.9.1923. MOST COMBINED CLUBS PLAYERS VERSES NEW ZEALAND 7 - 12.6.1884 at SCG Lost 10-23 Harold Baylis, P.Flynn, Note: all 6 players started this Test match. Hedley Hungerford, Jack Shaw, Harry Lee, B.D.Sweetland, Z.C.Barry.

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 63 MOST SUFC PLAYERS IN A 20 MAN N.S.W. SQUAD VERSES NEW ZEALAND MOST POINTS SCORED IN A SUPER 15 GAME, BY UNIVERSITY PLAYERS 8 – 15.9.1923 at Wellington, A.B.Erby, J.S.Crankanthorp, D.B.Loudon, 33 Waratahs verses Cheetahs 7.6.2015 at Free State Stadium, Israel Folua R.G.Stanley, O.E.Nothling , W.B.J.Sheehan, D.G.Fowles, H.C.Taylor. 3 tries, Bernard Foley 1 try, 5 goals and 1 pen goals, score 58-33. 33 Waratahs verses Blues 6.5.2017 at Sydney Allianz Stadium, MOST SUFC BACKS IN A N.S.W. BACKLINE VS NEW ZEALAND Israel Folau 2 tries,Bernie Foley 1 try, Tolu Latu 1 try and Paddy Ryan I try, Bernie Foley 4 goals, score 33-40. 5 – J.S.Crackanthorp (fullback), R.G.Stanley (winger), D.B.Loudon (winger), O.E.Nothling (centre) and W.B.J.Sheehan (five- eighth). MOST SUFC SUPER 15 PLAYERS ON FIELD AT ONE TIME

MOST PLAYERS IN A SUFC 1ST XV WHO HAD REPRESENTED NSW IN 12 Waratahs verses Rebels 24.5.2013 (2nd Half) Dave Dennis, Berrick Barnes, DIFFERENT YEARS Paddy Ryan, Will Skelton, Bernard Foley, Peter Betham, Israel Folau, Lachlan Mitchell, Nick Phipps, Jarrod Saffy, Tom English, Mitch Inman. 14 – 1905 A.J .McKenzie, H.G. Barker, V.S. Futter, R.W. Harris, H.G.Oxenham, A.D.W. Fisher, C.W. Roe, A.P. Penman, W.F. Matthews, H.M. Moran, J.L. 12 Waratahs verses Rebels 21.3.2014 (Run on) Paddy Ryan, Will Skelton, Groundwater, N.R. Johnson (Capt), H. Bullock, C.A. Hammond. Dave Dennis, Nick Phipps, Bernard Foley, Peter Betham, Israel Folau, Luke Burgess, Tom English, Mitch Inman, Lachlan Mitchell, Angus Roberts. MOST SUPER 15 SUFC PLAYERS IN A SHUTE SHIELD GAME 12 Waratahs verses Rebels 20.2.2015 (1st half) Dave Dennis, Will Skelton, Nick Phipps, Bernard Foley, Israel Folau, Tolu Latu, Paddy Ryan, 12 verses Norths at North Sydney Oval, 27.7.2013, Jeremy Tilse, Peter Betham, Laurie Weeks, Luke Burgess, Tom English, Mitch Inman. Tolu Latu, Sam Talakai, Ollie Atkins, Will Skelton, Dave Dennis, Tim Davidson, Nick Phipps, Tom Carter, Tom English, Peter Betham, Tom Kingston. MOST SUFC WARATAHS ON FIELD AT SAME TIME 9 verses Western Force 9.6.2013 (2nd Half) Tom Carter (Capt), MOST SUFC NSW PLAYERS VERSES QUEENSLAND Tom Kingston, Bernard Foley, Peter Betham, Paddy Ryan, Will Skelton, 6 - 1887 Edward Raper (Captain), Harold M. Baylis, Charles Tange, Jeremy Tilse, Ollie Atkins, Liam Winton. Note: Pat McCutcheon pulled Jack Shaw, Leo Neill, Percy Colquhoun. out of this game, just before kick off. 9 verses Western Force 9.5.2015 Tolo Latu, Dave Dennis (Capt), Will MOST SUFC NSW PLAYERS TO TOUR NEW ZEALAND Skelton, Nick Phipps, Bernard Foley, Peter Betham, Israel Folau and two replacements, Paddy Ryan and Pat McCutcheon. Note: Jeremy Tilse never 8 – 1923 J.S.Crankanthorp, R.B.Loudon, D.G.Fowles, H.C.Taylor, R.G.Stanley, got onto the field as a reserve. O.E.Nothling, A.B.Erby, W.B.J.Stanley.

MOST SUFC PLAYERS IN A SUPER 15 BACKLINE AT THE SAME TIME MOST SUFC PLAYERS (NOT) ALLOWED TO TOUR 5 Melbourne Rebels Vs Brumbies 22.2.2013 at Bruce Stadium (2nd Half) The 1923/24 NSW tour to New Zealand, (six) Uni players were held back to Nick Stirzaker, Tom English, Lachlan Mitchell, Mitch Inman, Alex Rokobaro. sit for exams, they were Otto E. Nothling, Ron G. Stanley, Arthur B (Snow) Erby, John N. Taylor, W.B.J. (Billy) Sheehan and John S. Crakanthorp. All six 5 Melbourne Rebels Vs Waratahs 21.3.2014 at Allianz Stadium, (Run on) played in the third tour match.In the 1908-09 tour to the United Kingdom, Luke Burgess, Tom English, Mitch Inman, Lachlan Mitchell, Angus Roberts, five Uni players made themselves unavailable, due to study. Two were the (Reserve) Tom Kingston. Hughes brothers James and John, Wally Matthews not sure of the other two. MOST SUFC FORWARDS ON THE FIELD IN A SUPER 15 GAME AT THE SAME TIME MOST SUFC PLAYERS, NSW VERSES BRITAIN 6 Waratahs Vs Sharks 29.3.2014 at Kings Park , Durban, South Africa. (2nd 9 – 4.8.1888 at Association Cricket Ground, Lost 2-16 Harold Baylis, Percy Half) Paddy Ryan, Tolu Latu, Jeremy Tilse, Will Skelton, Dave Dennis, Pat Colquhoun, Cecil White, Charles Tange (capt), Leo Neill, McCutheon. Bill Belbridge, Frank Belbridge, ?. Newcome, Jack Shaw. 6 Waratahs Vs Bulls 19.4.2014 at Allianz Stadium (2nd Half) Same 6 as above. MOST SUFC PLAYERS IN A WARATAHS TOURING TEAM (ARGENTINA), 2012 SEASON 6 Waratahs vs Brumbies 14.7.2018 at Allianz Stadium (2nd Half) Harry Johnson- Holmes, Tolu Latu, Paddy Ryan, Brad Wilkin, Folau Fainga’a, Sam Carter. 11 Peter Betham, Berrick Barnes, Dave Dennis, Bernard Foley, Pat McCutcheon, Paddy Ryan, Jeremy Tilse, Will Skelton, Tolu Latu, 6 Waratahs vs Rebels 24.7.2020 at SCG, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Tom Horton, Sam Talakai, Liam Winton. Tom Robertson, Lachlan Swinton, Josh Kemeny (Rebels), Matt Philp (Rebels)

MOST SUFC WARATAHS IN A 23 MAN TEAM MOST SUFC BACKS ON THE FIELD IN A SUPER 15 GAME AT THE SAME TIME 10 verses Highlanders 10.3.2012 in Dunedin. Bernard Foley, Tom Kingston, 9 Waratahs Vs Rebels 21.3.2014 at Alliance Stadium, (Run on) Nick Phipps, Berrick Barnes, Daniel Halangahu (Capt), Pat McCutcheon, Dave Dennis, Bernard Foley, Peter Betham, Israel Folau, Luke Burgess, Tom English, Dean Mumm, Paddy Ryan (Res), Jono Jenkins (Res) and Tom Carter (Res). Mitch Inman, Lachlan Mitchell, Angus Roberts, (Reserve) Tom Kingston. 10 verses Rebels 20.2.2015 in AAMI Park, Melbourne. Dave Dennis (Capt), Will Skelton, Nick Phipps, Bernard Foley, Israel Folau, Jeremy Tilse (Res), FIRST UNI/NSW PLAYER TO PASS 1,000 POINTS IN A CAREER Tolu Latu (Res), Paddy Ryan (Res), Patrick McCutcheon (Res) and Peter Betham (Res). Bernard Foley 2019 season. 10 verses Hurricanes 18.4.2015 at Westpac Stadium, Wellington. Dave Dennis (Capt), Tolu Lato, Will Skelton, Pat McCutcheon, Nick Phipps, MOST SUPER RUGBY TRIES SCORED BY A UNI PLAYER FOR NSW EVER Bernard Foley, Peter Bethem, Israel Folau, Paddy Ryan (Res) and Jeremy Tilse (Res). Israel Folau 60 tries season 2019, from 95 games.

10 verses Blues 14.7.2016 at Eden Park, Auckland. Paddy Ryan, Tom Robertson, Will Skelton, Dean Mumm, Dave Dennis, Nick Phipps, UNI BROTHERS TO HAVE PLAYED SUPER 15 AGAINST EACH OTHER Bernard Foley, Israel Folau, Jeremy Tilse (Res), Jim Stewart (Res). Sam Talakai (Rebels) and Chris Talakai (Waratahs) 9.3.2019.

64 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club FIRST PLAYER TO NOT ATTEND SYDNEY UNIVERSITY, PLAYERS WHO HAVE SCORED A TRY ON THEIR 100TH CLUB GAME, BUT ALLOWED TO PLAY FOR THEM ALL GRADES Barry McDonald 1968, first season at Uni played 1st grade and later in 1969 M.Griffin 2001, C.Sproats 2004, E.Carter 2004, L.Inman 2005 ,N.Hagen 2005, year was pick in the Wallabies tour of South Africa. Note: In 1968 you could A.Dorney 2006, M.Battishall 2008, T.Walsh 2008, N.Trist 2008, T.Carter 2008, now play on at Uni after Graduation, but only if you had 80 or more Grade D.Haigh 2009, J.James 2010, N.Duffy 2010, D.Cole-Clarke 2011, H.Dessens games at SUFC. Failing this rule you had to play with another club. 2013, A.King 2013, J.Ellice-Flint 2014, H.Marples 2015, O.Gresham 2016, H.Frazer 2016, A.Batho 2019.

LONGEST SERVING PRESIDENT PLAYERS WHO HAVE SCORED A TRY ON THEIR 150TH OR 200TH CLUB 16 years, David Mortimer 2000 till 2015. GAME M.Griffin 2003 (150), 2006 (200), N.Trist 2011 (150), 2013 (200), T.Carter 2015 (200), S.Stumbles 2017 (200). SUFC WALLABIES WHO BECAME CLUB PRESIDENT Hyram Marks, (Wallaby 1899 and President 1906-16), Leo Reynolds, (W LONGEST TIME TO REACH 200TH GRADE GAME 1910 & P 1917-20), Robert Burge (W 1928 & P 1936-38), David Brockhoff (W 1949 & P 1995) and David Lyons (W 2000 & P 2019). Scott Stumbles, first game 1998, 200th game, 2017 season, 20 Years.

LONGEST SERVING 1ST GRADE COACHES ONLY PLAYER TO WIN A PREMIERSHIP IN EACH GRADE Scott Stumbles, five in 1st grade, and one each in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade. Paddy McCue 1926,27,32,33,34,35,42,43 and 44. Note - Still researching above stat. J (David) Brockhoff 1967,68,69,70,71,72,73 and 74. Brian A. Burnett 1982,83,84,91,92,93 and 94. SUFC HIGHEST POINTS SCORER IN CLUB HISTORY (ALL GRADES)

AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY DOUBLE RECORD Nathan Trist 1064 (2003-2013) Grade only. (1st Grade) 475 points -- 76 tries, 28 goals, 13 p.goals. In the 1980’s Rowan Burgess represented Australian Universities at Rugby (Lower Grades) 589 points – 68 tries, 90 goals, 23 p.goals. verses the All Blacks and the same year played cricket against the England Cricket team. SUFC HIGHEST POINTS SCORER IN CLUB HISTORY, INCLUDING COLTS POINTS MOST SUFC PLAYERS IN AN AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY 23-MAN SQUAD Byron Hodge 1251 (2010-2016) Colts, Lower Grade and 1st Grade points. 10 - 1964, P.Crittle (Capt), W.Calisley (V-Capt), S.Spence, G.Bursill, (1st Grade) 210 points – 2 tries, 55 goals, 30 p.goals. R.Rosenbulm, D.Clark, G.Thompson, G.Hurst, A.Abrahams and B.Cannington. (Lower Grade) 490 points – 6 tries, 170 goals, 40 p.goals. (Colts) 551 points – 7 tries, 180 goals, 52 p.goals. TOTAL 1251 points – 15 tries, 405 goals,122 p.goals. MOST CLUB GAMES James Kane 1065 (2015-2019) 72 tries, 318 goals, 23 p.goals. 1st grade 454 points 23 tries, 156 goals, 9 p.goals. Rupert Rosenblum 302 (1961-77) Last game 20-8-1977 Vs Port Hacking Lower grades 301 points 25 tries, 76 goals, 8 p.goals. at Uni No.1 Oval, 17 seasons. Colts 310 points 24 tries, 24 tries, 86 goals, 6 p.goals.

MOST 1ST GRADE GAMES MOST 1ST GRADE POINTS IN CLUB HISTORY Rupert Rosenblum 256 (1962-77). Daniel Halangahu 964 - (2003-2012) 38 tries, 249 goals, 90 p.goals, 2 f.goals.

MOST CAREER TRIES MOST CONSECUTIVE 1ST GRADE GAMES Tom Carter 103 tries in 215 First grade games (2003-2017). Micheal Griffin 101 (1999 till 2004).

MOST CAREER TRIES (ALL GRADES) MOST 1ST GRADE GAMES BY A FORWARD Nathan Trist 144 (No Colts tries in this total) 2003-2013. Tim Davidson 166 (2003 -2013). MOST CAREER GOALS MOST 1ST GRADE GAMES BY A BACK Danial Halangahu (2003-12) 341 goals (774 points). Rupert Rosenblum 256 (1962-77). MOST FIELD GOALS IN A CAREER 79 Rupert Rosenblum (17 seasons 1961- 1977 MOST RUGBY BLUES EVER HANDED OUT In 1937, 21 Blues were presented. MOST POINTS IN A GAME David Loxton*** 36 vs Acorn University Japan (5 tries,8 goals) 2.5.1984*** BIGGEST GAP BETWEEN LAST 1ST GRADE GAME AND HIS NEXT Peter H.Phibbs 31 (2 tries,5 goals,5 pen goals) vs Drummoyne 25.4.1951. H.P.Blaney^ 24 (4 tries,6 goals) vs Balmain at Uni No.1 Oval 27.7.1901. 2603 days – Ollie Atkins 3.8.2013 vs Souths on No.1 Oval till 20.9.2020 vs Note: *** denotes not competition matches. Randwick on SUFG. Note: ^ scored tries when worth 3 points only.

ONLY PLAYED 1ST GRADE FOR UNI (100 GAMES OR MORE) MOST TRIES IN A GAME Paul Daveniza (100) 1966 to 1970 and Ed Carter (101) 1997 to 2004. John Taylor 7 vs Parramatta 24-4-1971 at No.1 Oval

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 65 MOST GOALS IN A GAME TRIPLE TRIES ON FIRST GRADE DEBUT Bill Wileman *** 12 vs Tasmania Uni 30-5-1948. Tom Carter – 3 versus Penrith 5-4-2003 University Oval. John Dowse *** 10 vs Keio Uni, Japan 1956. Peter H Phibbs 10 vs Drummoyne 25-4-1951. BROTHERS SCORING TRIES- FIRST GRADE Chris Malone 10 vs Warringah 29-7-2000. Daniel Halangahu 10 vs West Harbour 8-7-2006. The Farr-Jones brothers - Nick, Peter and Simon - each scored a try Daniel Halangahu 10 vs Souths 2-6-2007. in a match against Wests at Concord Oval 14-6-1985, Uni won 48-7 Angus Roberts 10 vs Penrith 26-3-2016. The Carter brothers – Ed and Tom scored three tries each vs Penrith at Christian Kagiassis 10 vs Parramatta 5-8-2017. No.1 Oval on the 5-4-2003, Uni won 48-28 James Kane 10 vs Gordon 5-5-2018. The Boyce brothers ? Note:*** denotes not competition matches

QUICKEST TRY IN A GAME MOST FIELD GOALS IN A GAME Ted Magrath (Winger) Ted caught from the kick off, P.Flynn -- 2 verses Newtown at ASG 30-7-1887. approximately 8-9 seconds Vs Norths at No.1 Oval, 30.4.1960 H.P.Abbott -- 2 verses Wallaroo at ASG 13-8-1892. Guy Porter (Centre) Vs Warringah at SUFG 19-4-2019 – 23 seconds. H.P.Abbott -- 2 verses Strathfield at ASG 25-6-1892. H.P.Abbott -- 2 verses Parramatta at Uni No.1 Oval 19-5-1894. Alec W.Ross – 2 verses YMCA at No.1 Oval 2-7-1927. BIGGEST WIN IN A SHUTE SHIELD GAME B.J.Sheehan – 2 verses Glebe-Balmain at No.1 Oval 23-7-1927. Gary Smoker – 2 verses Manly at No.1 Oval 20-4-1968. 97-0 vs Penrith at Nepean Rugby Park 14.4.2018. Paul Wansey – 2 verses Norths at No.1 Oval 19-8-1961. Paul Wansey – 2 verses Randwick at No.1 Oval 29-7-1961. HIGHEST SCORE IN A SHUTE SHIELD GAME Rupert Rosenbulm -- 2 verses Gordon at No.1 Oval 5-4-1969. Rupert Rosenbulm -- 2 verses Randwick at Coogee Oval 7-4-1969. 97 points vs Penrith at Nepean Rugby Park 14.4.2018. Rupert Rosenblum -- 2 verses Easts at Woollahra Oval 10-5-1969. Rupert Rosenbulm -- 2verses Randwick at No.1 Oval 11-4-1970. BIGGEST WIN AGAINST ANY UNIVERSITY Rupert Rosenbulm -- 2verses Parramatta at No.1 Oval 25-7-1970. Michael Hawker – 2 verses Eastwood at T.G.Millner Field 7-6-1980. 1993 tour USA verses Harvard University 104-3 Michael Hawker – 2 verses Randwick at No.1 Oval 13-6-1981. Michael Hawker – 2 verses Hornsby at No.1 Oval 29-8-1981. BIGGEST COMEBACK TO WIN A SHUTE SHIELD GAME

FIELD GOALS SCORED IN 1ST GRADE BY BROTHERS Verses Easts at Woollahra Oval 2.7.2016, down 0-34 ten minutes before half time, Uni went on to win 43-41, (43 point turn around). Ed Carter vs Wests at No.1 Oval 30.6.2001. Tom Carter vs Wests at No.1 Oval 28.6.2014. DIFFERENT JERSEYS SUFC wore white jerseys in 1933, reverted back to Gold and Blue stripes MOST GOALS FROM A MARK the following season. The reason, the depression years. Roland J. Pope - 2 in 1894 vs Wallaroo at ASG 9-8-1884 (worth 3 points) L.J.Reynolds - 2 in 1911 season (worth 3 points). NO.1 OVAL

MOST TEAM TRIES IN A GAME Our last game on No.1 Oval was verses Northern Suburbs on 25.7.2015, 127 years of Rugby on this ground. 18 verses Tasmania Uni 25-5-1964 (Ground not sure) *** 17 verses Melbourne Uni 3-7-1948 (University Oval) *** 15 verses Burwood 17-7-1881(Burwood Ground) THE LAST PLAYER TO RUN ONTO NO.1 OVAL IN 1ST GRADE 15 verses Penrith 21-8-2004 (Nepean Rugby Park) Jack Macklin (reserve No. 22) on 25.7.2015. 15 verses Tasmania Uni 30-5-1948 (University Oval) *** 15 verses Gordon 10-8-2013 (University No.1 Oval) 15 verses Penrith 2004 (University No.1 Oval) THE LAST TRY SCORED ON NO.1 OVAL IN 1ST GRADE Note: *** denotes not competition matches Jim Stewart vs Norths 25.7.2015.

MOST POINTS IN A SEASON THE LAST GOAL SCORED ON NO.1 OVAL IN 1ST GRADE James Kane 241 (2018) –14 tries, 78 goals, 5 p.goals. Angus Roberts vs Norths 25.7.2015.

MOST TRIES IN A SEASON BY BROTHERS FIRST TRY SCORED SUFG (NEW) OVAL Farr-Jones brothers 40 in 1983 (2nd Div) Peter 22, Nick 13 and Simon 5 Angus Roberts vs Eastwood 19.3.2016. Boyce brothers 18 in 1961, Stewart 13 and Jim 5.

LONGEST HOME GROUND WINNING SEQUENCE MOST TRIES IN A SEASON Last loss 13-22 verses (Warringah Round 8, 7th May 2005), to Round 1 Peter Playford 29 (2005 – SUFC and NSW club rugby record). verses (Randwick 10th April 2010), 7-37, 42 wins in a row or 1746 days. First time all SUFC teams played on a Saturday afternoon on the same ground MOST GOALS IN A SEASON and a sewn coat of arms was introduced on the jerseys. Brock James 88 -209 pts for season (2003). MOST WINS AS FIRST GRADE CAPTAIN

MOST FIELD GOALS IN A SEASON John A. K.Shaw 28 games, 27 wins, 1 loss 96.42% success rate, (1887-1889). Rupert Rosenbulm, 8 (twice 1965 and 1970). Tim Davidson 124 games, 111 wins 13 losses 89.51% success rate, (2005-2013).

66 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club FIRST SHUTE SHIELD CLUB TO WIN THREE DISTRICT 1ST GRADE FIRST FULLBACK TO SCORE A TRY IN CLUB COMPETITION SINCE 1900 PREMIERSHIPS IN A ROW (TWICE) B.W.Cameron Vs Gordon at Chatswood Oval 30-5-1942. 1926,1927 and 1928 and 1953, 1954 and 1955.

MOST GRAND FINALS CAPTAINED BY A 1ST GRADE PLAYER IN SHUTE SMALLEST FORWARD TO PLAY 1ST XV AT SUFC SHIELD HISTORY Charles Earle Page was only 10 and ½ stone (67 Kilos) and 5 foot 8 and ½ 10 Tim Davidson (2005 till 2013) , 9 wins. Plus one GF as 1st Grade Coach inches tall in season 1931. (2016).

LONGEST PERIOD OF UNI TEAMS MAKING THE SEMI FINALS (GRADE AND NUMBER CHANGE COLTS) Note: In 1969 the numbers on the jersey were swapped about, 15 to 1, so No.1 was now prop and No.15 now the fullback. From 1995 till 2019 season (25 years in a row) a Grade or Colts side made the semis. Note: Uni never made semi finals in any grade in 1925,1929,1930,1931,1952 MOST GRAND FINAL APPEARANCES ,1957,1971,1973,1978,1982,1991. Tom Carter 13, ten 1st Grade, two 2nd Grade, one Colts (2002-2016). LONGEST PERIOD OF UNI TEAMS CONTINUOUS APPEARANCES IN GRAND MOST GRAND FINAL APPEARANCES BY BROTHERS FINALS (GRADE AND COLTS) Carter brothers 19, Charles,Colts ’95,’97 and Grade 1998. From 1997 till 2019, 23 years in a row. Ed, Colts‘97 and Grade ’99,’00 and 2001. Tom,Colts’02,’03,Grade ’04,’05,’06,’07,’09,’10,’11,’12,’13 and ‘16. LAST TIME LOST ALL GRADES ON SAME DAY

MOST TEAM TRIES SCORED IN A GRAND FINAL Verses Eastwood round 8, 9.5.2015 at T.G.Millner Field . Prior to the above date we go back 5 years vs Wests 23.4.2010 round 4 at 1919 team 9 tries vs Glebe-Balmain. No.1 Oval, and before that it was 1996. Therefore have lost all grades on same day only three times in the past 23 seasons. BIGGEST GRAND FINAL (WIN) AND (SCORE) BY A SUFC 1ST XV

Verses Eastwood 14/9/2013 at Concord Oval 51-6 (7 tries, 5 goals and 2 NEVER SCORED A TRY IN A ROUND p.goals). On the 17.7.1976 verses Eastern Suburbs, not one of our 4 grade teams scored a try on No.1 Oval that day. BIGGEST GRAND FINAL (WIN) AND (SCORE) BY ANY SHUTE SHIELD CLUB EVER Verses Eastwood 14/9/2013 at Concord Oval 51-6. LONGEST LOSING SEQUENCE BY UNI 1ST XV

Eight in a row, Round 9 1982 vs Randwick till Round 16 vs Easts MOST POINTS IN A GRAND FINAL Note - Still researching above stat. 26 Berrick Barnes 2010, 1 try, 3 goals and 5 p.goals. LONGEST WINNING SEQUENCE BY UNI 1ST XV ONLY 1ST GRADE GRAND FINAL TO GO INTO EXTRA TIME First game 1887 till Game 8 1892 (6 years, 56 wins in a row). Sydney Uni vs Eastwood 16-16 after 80 mins, 24-9-2011 at Concord Oval. Round 2 1983 vs Canterbury thru to Round 3 vs St.George 1984 Note: Has happen on 5 occasions in lower grades but never in 1st Grade. (21 wins in a row). Note - Still researching above stat. ONLY TWO CLUBS IN GRAND FINALS In 2013 University and Eastwood were the first clubs to play all 4 grades MOST CONSECUTIVE WINS OVER 50 POINTS on Grand Final day. Uni won three grades to one. Also happened twice in 2nd Divison in 1979 verses St.George and again in 1983 verses Northern 2011 season, 5 in a row. Suburbs. Penrith 62-7, Norths 57-20, Souths 52-20, Gordon 81-12 and Randwick 65-17. Note - Still researching above stat. MOST TRIES BY A PLAYER IN A GRAND FINAL APPEARANCE Mick Best (Centre) 4 tries vs Easts 26-9-1953 at Sydney Show Ground. Ralph Garner (Winger) 3 tries vs Easts 1951 at Sydney Sports Ground.

YOUNGEST UNIVERSITY 1ST XV IN CLUB HISTORY The 1901 1st Grade Premiers were all Undergraduates. The 1945 Grand Final side average age was 20 years 6 months.

YOUNGEST PREMIERSHIP WINNING 1ST GRADE PLAYER AT SUFC Phil Hardcastle was 17 in 1937.

THE OLDEST PLAYER IN THE SAME TEAM THAT DAY

Alf (Scaler) Blakely he was 23.

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 67 LOWER GRADE RECORDS

LONGEST SERVING COACH IN GRADE & COLTS MOST TRIES ON DEBUT GAME 13 – Ray Hudd, 2008,09,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19 and 20 Tom Tombleson 4 Vs Penrith 8-3-2009 4th grade (Emu Rugby Park) (two years in Colts, ten years in Grade). Micheal Beleinacere 4 Vs Norths 7-5-2011 4th grade (Uni No.1 Oval) Joe Kavoa 4 Vs Souths 12-5-2012 5th grade (Forshaw Rugby Park) Jack Leger-Ryan 4 Vs Penrith 29-3-2014 4th grade (Nepean Rugby Park) MOST CONSECUTIVE LOWER GRADE GAMES (Jack scored a fifth try same day when he went onto 3rd Grade as a replacement.) Dane Cole-Clarke 88 (2008 to 2011). Harrison Blake 4 Vs Wests 16.4.2016 4th grade (No.2 Oval) 3 tries, then went onto 3rd grade and scored one more. MOST CONSECUTIVE 1ST GRADE, LOWER GRADE AND COLTS GAMES QUICKEST TRY IN A GAME Byron Hodge 142 (2010 to 2016). Sam English 11 seconds, 4th Grade v Parramatta, 6-4-2013 (Merrylands RSL Park). FIRST LOWER GRADE TRY SCORER FOR SUFC

Cameron 2nd grade game verses South Sydney 19.5.1900 at SAG QUICKEST CENTURY IN A SEASON University won 8-3. Two players: Cameron Lawrence : 5 games, 104 points vs Souths at Forshaw Rugby FIRST TRY SCORED ON SUFG (NEW OVAL) Park on 12.5.2012. 10 tries, 18 goals, 6 p.goals and Stuart Dunbar 2nd Grade vs Eastwood 19.3.2016. Will Wennerbom : 5 games, 101 points vs Gordon at Chatswood Oval on 5.5.2018 9 tries, 25 goala, 2 p.goals. ONLY BROTHERS TO SCORE ALL THE POINTS AGAINST THE OPPOSITION MOST POINTS IN A SEASON Joe and Josh Schwager verses Randwick 4th Grade St.John’s Oval Will Wennerbom 333 (2019). 23.6.2018. Won 13-10 Josh try and Joe a goal and 2 pen goals. Note - Still researching above stat. MOST TRIES IN A SEASON Sione Kaivelata 28 (2012) in 16 games. MOST POINTS IN A GAME Nathan Trist:(Fullback) 64 – 4th Grade vs Penrith 21-8-2004 (at Nepean Rugby Park – 8 tries,12 goals). MOST GOALS IN A SEASON Justin Bosilkovski 112 (2010). Will Wennerbom 98 (2019). MOST TRIES IN A GAME(S) Nathan Trist (Fullback): 8 4th grade (v Penrith, Nepean Rugby Park - 21-8- 2004). BIGGEST WIN EVER IN A LOWER GRADE GRAND FINAL BY ANY CLUB 2nd grade 2003, 44-7 vs Randwick and 2nd grade 2017, 51-14 vs Eastwood. MOST GOALS IN A GAME

Justin Bosilkovski 14 (3rd Grade v Penrith, University No.1 Oval 7-5-2008). MOST GRAND FINAL APPEARANCES IN LOWER GRADES Richie Williams 14 (3rd Grade v Penrith, University No.2 Oval 11-6-2016). Scott Cameron 7, Colts II 2000, 2001, 2nd Gde 2003,2004,2005,2006, 4th Gde 2013. MOST FIELD GOALS IN A GAME James McMahon 7, Colts I 2007,2008, 2nd Gde 2012,2014,2015, 3rd Gde 2009,2013. David Kearney 3 vs Gordon at No.1 Oval 1-8-1987

BIGGEST WIN MOST CAREER POINTS FROM 5TH GRADE TO 2ND GRADE Second Grade 137- 7 verses Penrith, 14-4-2018 (Nepean Rugby Park). Greg Thompson 613 points (1998-2004) 17 tries, 156 goals, 70 p.goals, Third Grade153- 0 versus Penrith, 20-7-2013 (Uni No.1 Oval). 2 f.goals. Fourth Grade 139- 0 versus Penrith, 21-8 2004 (Nepean Rugby Park). Will Wennerbom 598 points (2017-2019) 43 tries, 163 goals, 19 p.goals. Fifth Grade 84- 0 versus Penrith, 26-5-2001 (St..John’s Oval). Meldrum Cup 98-15 versus Bronte, 22-7-2006 (St.Pauls Oval). Note: Second Grade vs Glebe, 22-7-1911 scored 20 tries and 4 conversions, MOST CAREER TRIES (GRADE ONLY) by today scoring would have been 108- 0. There score was 68- 0. Cameron Lawrence 83 in 90 games (2010-13) & (2018). Note: The 2006 Meldrum Cup side lost to Bronte in Grand Final same year, 15-18.

MOST TRIES BY A TEAM IN A GAME BIGGEST LOSS

Second Grade 21 vs Penrith, 14-4-2018 at Nepean Rugby Park. Second Grade 12-71 versus Eastwood, 23-8-1997 (T.G.Millner Field). Third Grade 23 vs Penrith, 20-7-2013 at Uni No.1 Oval. Third Grade 0-36 verses Norths, 22-8-1964 (North Sydney Oval). Fourth Grade 23 vs Penrith, 21-8-2004 at Nepean Rugby Park. Fourth Grade 7-43 versus Randwick, 5-8-2000 (Coogee Oval). Fifth Grade 14 vs Penrith,19-5- 2001 at St.John’s No.2 Oval. Fifth Grade 0-58 versus Randwick, 21-8-1982 (St.John’s Oval). Subbies (Meldrum Cup) 15 vs Bronte Savers, 22-4-2006 at St.Pauls Oval. Kentwell Cup 0-52 verses AMP, 9-5-1964 (Ground unknown).

68 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club 1ST GRADE HIGHEST POINTS SCORER AND LEADING TRY SCORER SINCE 1866

Before 1886, 1 point for try 1887- 1893 tries worth 2 points 1894-1971 tries worth 3 points 1972-1992 tries worth 4 points 1993- tries worth 5 points

YEAR HIGHEST POINTS SCORER LEADING TRY SCORER 1905 V.S.Futter 30 V.S.Futter 10 ** Note: From 1866 to 1935 no century was reached. 1906 A.J.McKenzie 35 A.D.W.Fisher 6 ** 1866 Michael O’Meara 3 Michael O’Meara 3 1907 H.G.Waddell 36 N.G.Barker 6 Note: Only have records from one game in 1866 season. 1908 C.A.Verge 33 J.C.Hughes eq 9 ** 1877 G.C.Waldron 3 T.J.Fitzpatrick 2 W.F.Matthews eq 9 ** H.L.Wilkinson 2 1909 C.A.Verge 25 C.A.Pockley 6 Note: Only have records from one game in 1877/78 seasons. 1910 E.M.Fisher 39 R.Adamson eq 6 1878 R.Bowman 4 E.J.Raper 1 C.A.Pockley eq 6 1879 R.Bowman 10 E.J.Raper 4 1911 L.S.Reynolds 52 C.A.Pockley 9 1880 R.Bowman 26 E.J.Raper 5 1912 E.A.Southee 56 E.A.Southee 14 ** 1881 W.Flynn 12 E.J.Raper eq 5 1913 R.Aspinall 29 G.Harden 4 C. Rygate eq 5 1914 N.G.Sutton 27 N.G.Sutton 9 1882 W.Flynn 21 W.Flynn 5 1915 J.Morgan 18 J.Morgan 6 1883 P.Bayliss 12 E.J.Raper 6 No games due to WW1 1884 P.Bayliss 17 C.L.Tange eq 4 1919 E.M.Shepherd 36 E.M.Shepherd 12 J.R.Wood eq 4 1920 T.Lawton 69 C.R.Farquhar 11 1885 J.R.Wood 13 L.E.F.Neill 4 1921 O.Nothling 31 J.R.Black 8 1886 J.R.Wood 33 J.R.Wood 7 1922 R.G.Stanley 43 O.Nothling 17 ** 1887 J.R.Wood 18 C.L.Tange 6 1923 R.G.Stanley 74 O.Nothling 20 ** 1888 H.M.Bayliss 16 L.E.F.Neill eq 2 1924 M.Hesslein 70 ^^ O.Nothling 10 C.L.Tange eq 2 1925 A .W.Ross 42 R.H.Foote 8 1889 P.Flynn 34 P.B.Colquhoun eq 2 1926 A .W.Ross 60 A.M Johnstone 14 ** W.Bellridge eq 2 1927 W.B.J.Sheehan 55 W.H.Mann 11 P.Flynn eq 2 1928 I.M.Edwards 37 W.H.Mann 7 T.P.Maloney eq 2 W.H.Hemingway 7 1890 P.B.Colquhoun 56 P.B.Colquhoun 7 1929 J.M.Gibson 19 W.H.Mann 4 1891 H.P.Abbott H.P.Abbott 7 J.M.Gibson 4 1892 J.E.Moulton J.E.Moulton 9 1930 W.H.Hemingway 53 W.H.Hemingway 13 1893 H.P.Abbott H.P.Abbott eq 2 1931 W.H.Hemingway 59 W.H.Hemingway 8 H.Cox eq 2 1932 A.K.Kennedy 23 A.K.Kennedy 5 ?.Sawyer eq 2 1933 A.K.Kennedy 44 D.I. Burfitt 14 ** 1894 H.Rowlands 26 W.L.Walker 6 1934 R.Westfield 89 ^^ A.K.Kennedy 7 1895 H.P.Abbott 25 W.A.Shortland 8 1935 William P.Nicholas 106 ++ ^^ William P.Nicholas 9 1896 P.B.Colquhoun 18 P.B.Colquhoun 4 1936 William P.Nicholas 198 ++ ^^ William P.Nicholas 17 1897 W.A.Shortland 16 W.A.Shortland 4 1937 F.Gray 71 John Hardcastle 11 1898 H.P.Blaney 21 H.P.Blaney 7 1939 H.Denning 100 Doug McCloskey 16 ** 1899 G.B.Thomas 18 H.D.Braund 4 1940 Norm H.Rutledge 73 Phil Hardcastle 8 1900 H.P.Blaney 68 H.P.Blaney 12 ** 1941 Norm H.Rutledge 141 ^^ Norm H.Rutledge 10 1901 H.P.Blaney 67 A.W.L.McDowall 12 ** 1942 Norm H.Rutledge 189 ++ ^^ Norm H.Rutledge 11 George Cummins 1902 H.P.Blaney 49 N.C.Barker 9 1943 George Cummins Jr. 58 7 Jr. 1903 R.Harris 27 V.S.Futter 5 George Cummins 1944 George Cummins Jr. 130 ^^ 12 1904 C.A.Verge 24 V.S.Futter eq 8 Jr.

A.D.W.Fisher eq 8 1945 Brian.Piper 84 Ted Barton 16

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 69 1946 J.Stenmark 51 Terry McBride eq 5 1982 David Loxton 99 Damien Brown 9 Jack Devery eq 5 1983 David Loxton 238 Peter Farr-Jones 22 Elliott Masters eq 5 1984 David Croft 60 Nick Farr-Jones 7 1947 J.Stenmark 41 Elliott Masters 7 1985 David Croft 203 Bob Egerton 20 1948 Bill Wileman 55 Ralph Garner 9 1986 David Croft 140 Rob McEwan 4 1949 Bill Wileman 100 Ralph Garner 10 1987 David Croft 208 David Croft eq 4 1950 Peter Knibbs 77 Ralph Garner 9 Richard Dowsett eq 4 1951 Peter Knibbs 45 John Solomon 8 Damian Frawley eq4 Note: Only have records for 5 games for Peter in 1951 season. 1988 David Croft 78 David James 6 1952 John.D.Brockhoff 51 John.D.Brockhoff 8 1989 David Croft 80 Jim Fenwicke 6 1953 John Solomon 16 Mick Best eq 7 1990 Anthony Merlo 118 Bob Egerton 10 Peter Barnard eq 7 1991 David Croft 124 Michael Forsythe eq 6 Note: Only have records for 6 games for John in 1953. 1992 Dave Kearney 128 David Kearney eq 6 1954 John Dowse 31 Peter Barnard 11 Brad Pillinger eq 6 Note: Only have records for 3 games for John in 1954. 1993 John Taylor 103 Craig Dean eq 8 1955 John Dowse 130 ^^ Rod Phelps 11 Nick Hill eq 8 1956 John Dowse 84 Deery Hill 11 1994 Jason Thompson 72 Nick Hill 11 1957 Mal Stuart 100 Lloyd Hughes 9 1995 Ollie Harvey 141 Matt Duffy 6 1958 Mal Stuart 107 Lloyd Hughes 15 ** 1996 Joe Robinson 55 Richard Maher 8 1959 Mal Stuart 107 Ted McGrath 20 ** 1997 Tim Kelaher 91 Andrew Harding 10 1960 Geoff Chapman 34 Stewart Boyce 9 1998 Mark Catchpole 65 Mark Catchpole 13 1999 Chris Malone 160 Mark Catchpole eq 11 1961 Mal Stuart 63 Stewart Boyce 14 Ed Carter eq 11 1962 Geoff Chapman 110 Ted McGrath 20 2000 Chris Malone 193 Scott Stumbles 8 1963 Geoff Chapman 103 Rupert Rosenblum 6 2001 Chris Malone 221 Matt Nethery 13 1964 Paul Wansey 113 Jim Boyce 14 2002 Ben Martin 183 Ben Martin 14 1965 Paul Wansey 83 Rupert Rosenblum 11 2003 Brock James 209 Lenny Beckett 15 1966 Stuart Boland 169 Hamish Munro 11 2004 Daniel Halangahu 156 Peter Playford 16 1967 Stuart Boland 196 Stewart Boyce 20 2005 Scott Stumbles 166 Peter Playford 29 ** 1968 Stuart Boland 188 Terry Forman ? 2006 Daniel Halangahu 109 Tom Carter 10 1969 Stuart Boland 115 Gary Smoker eq 5 2007 Daniel Halangahu 117 Tom Carter 12 John Winchester eq 5 Jerry 2008 Daniel Halangahu 197 eq 11 Geoff Hodgkinson eq 5 Yanuyanutawa 1970 Gary Smoker 97 Terry Forman 12 2008 Dan P Kelly 120 Nathan Trist eq 11 1971 Rupert Rosenblum 146 John Taylor 17 2009 Daniel Halangahu 210 Nathan Trist 21 1972 Rupert Rosenblum 109 John Taylor 12 2010 Dan P Kelly 108 Nathan Trist 17 1973 Rupert Rosenblum 87 Garry Foster 9 2011 Berrick Barnes 104 Bernard Foley 13 1974 Kevin O'Hara 175 Garry Foster 10 2012 Dan P Kelly 100 Angus Roberts 11 1975 Phil Crowe 42 Tony Freestone eq 4 2013 Greg Jeloudev 111 Greg Jeloudev 21 ** Jim L'Estrange eq 4 2014 Dan P Kelly 139 James Dargaville 19 1976 Phil Crowe 126 Phil Crowe 8 2015 Byron Hodge 108 Mitchell Whiteley 8 1977 Kevin O'Hara 119 Bruce Celements 4 2016 Angus Roberts 189 Jake Gordon 16 1978 Michael Hawker 92 Tom Jenkins eq 6 Christian Christian 2017 219 9 Hugh Wolfenden eq 6 Kagiassis Kagiassis Phil Tuck eq 6 2018 James Kane 241 ^^ James Kane 14 2019 James Kane 203 Harry Potter 14 1979 Mark Burgess 84 Andrew Perkins 17 Henry Clunies- 1980 Mark Burgess 123 Mark Burgess eq 4 2020 James Kane 65 7 Ross Phil Crowe eq 4 Bill Meagher eq 4 ^^ Denotes Leading point scorer that season (all clubs) 1981 Dave Gallagher 42 Michael Hawker eq 4 ++ Denotes Semi Final, Final and Grand Final Points included David Vaux eq 4 *** Denotes highest try scorer in 1st Grade Competition (all Clubs)

70 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 71 1ST GRADE GRAND FINAL APPEARANCES FROM 1865

# denotes Undefeated that season * denotes Joint Premiers

YEAR PREMIERS SCORE RUNNERS UP (No semi finals, finals etc just first past the post system) 1865 Sydney Uni and Sydney F.C. * 1866 Sydney Uni 1867 Sydney Uni The 50th Queen's Own 1868 Sydney Uni and * Regiment 1869 Sydney Uni 1870 Wallaroo 1871 Sydney Uni and Wallaroo * 1872 Wallaroo Sydney Uni 1873 Sydney Uni and Wallaroo * 7 comps 1 R/Up

UNDER SOUTHERN RUGBY UNION 1874 - 1891

YEAR PREMIERS SCORE RUNNERS UP (No semi finals, finals etc just first past the post system) 1874 Wallaroo Waratah 1875 Sydney Uni and Waratah * 1876 Wallaroo Waratah 1877 Sydney Uni Wallaroo 1878 Wallaroo and Waratah * 1879 Wallaroo Sydney Uni 1880 Wallaroo Sydney Uni 1881 Sydney Uni Wallaroo 1882 Sydney Uni Wallaroo 1883 Redfern Sydney Uni Gardiner Challenge Cup 1883 - 1889 In 1883, The 'Gardiners Cup' was introduced for the premiership 1884 Burwood Sydney Uni of the Senior Rugby Competition in Sydney Under the rules of the competition, if a club won it three times you kept the cup. 1885 Sydney Uni Wallaroo Sydney University holds the cup due to its success in 1885, 1887 and 1888 and still resides in our 1886 Gordon Sydney Uni Grandstand Trophy cabinet today *****( Won the Southern Rugby Football Union Title.) 1887 Sydney Uni 12-0 Arforma 2nd Grade also Undefeated premiers this season 1888 Sydney Uni Arforma 2nd grade Junior Premiers this season 1889 Sydney Uni Strathfield 1890 Sydney Uni 31-6 Strathfield RAS Shield 1890 - 1893 1891 Sydney Uni 26-8 Zealander 2nd grade Junior Premiers this season 1892 Wallaroo 3- 0 Sydney Uni Under NSW Rugby Football Union 1892 - 1896 1893 Sydney Uni 3- 0 Randwick Won the Association cup in 1893 1894 Randwick 8- 0 Wallaroo Union Medals Competition 1894 to 1896 1895 Randwick 13-8 Sydney Uni Balmain in for Wentworth this year 6 clubs Randwick, Paddington, Sydney Uni, Wallaroo and Wentworth. 1896 Randwick 12- 3 Wentworth (Paddington dropped out of comp, Rd 4) 6 clubs Randwick, Paddington, Sydney Uni, Wallaroo and Pirate and Sydney 1897 Randwick 17- 6 Pirates (Paddington dropped out of comp, Rd 3) 1898 Pirates 9- 3 Sydney Nash Cup fom 1897 - 1899 6 clubs same as above 1899 Wallaroo 16- 8 Randwick 11 comps 7 R/Up

72 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club UNDER METROPOLITAN RUGBY UNION 1900-1914

YEAR PREMIERS SCORE RUNNERS UP (First past the post if not equal after normal rounds) 1900 Glebe Sydney Uni Glebe Undefeated Premiers in 2nd and 3rd grade competitions also in 1900 *Joint Premiers, Uni 2nd grade also Premiers this season 1901 *Sydney Uni and *Glebe 8 clubs in Comp ES, WS, SS, NS, SU, Balmain, Glebe and Newtown. 1902 Wests 4-3 Sydney 1903 Easts Glebe at Uni No.1 Oval on the 26.8.1902 1904 Sydney Uni North Sydney Syd Uni were Joint Premiers with Glebe in 2nd Grade this season 1905 South Sydney Glebe at Uni No.1 Oval on the 8.9.1906 Sydney/Easts in top four. 1906 Glebe 16-8 Newtown Sydney Uni withdrew from comp to go to New Zealand 1907 Glebe 13-0 Sydney Uni at the S.C.G on the 31.8.1907 1908 Newtown 17-0 Sydney Uni at the S.C.G on the 3.8.1908 1909 Glebe 17-6 South Sydney at the S.C.G. on the 4.9.1909 1910 Newtown 14-5 Glebe 1911 Newtown 27-10 Sydney Uni At Uni No.1 Oval on 2.9.1911 1912 Glebe 6-5 Wests At Uni No.1 Oval on 7.9.1912 1913 Easts Glebe at Uni No.1 on 29.8.1914 (11 teams in Comp) Randwick,N.Syd,Balmain, 1914 Glebe 29-11 South Sydney St.Geo, Sth.Syd, Wests, Easts, Manly, SU, Newtown and Glebe WS,ES,Manly,S.U.,Newt and Glebe. 1915-18 No Comp (1915, 10 teams no Wests but a Mosman instead) at Sydney Sports Ground, Referee Mr. T.H.Bosward 1919 Sydney Uni 39-25 Glebe-Balmain (Only six clubs in comp, Syd Uni, Glebe, Manly, Easts, YMCA and Cambridge) Under the NSWRU 1919-1965, 1987-1988, 1992-2010 1920 Sydney Uni Easts 1921 Easts 9-6 Manly at Manly Oval at Manly Oval. Manly being in front on Competition 1922 Manly 6-6 Glebe-Balmain points take the premiership in 1922 4 comps 4 R/Up

SHUTE SHIELD COMPETITION FROM 1923

YEAR PREMIERS SCORE RUNNERS UP 1923 Sydney Uni 23-14 Glebe-Balmain at St.Lukes Oval, Concord on 15.9.1923 1924 Sydney Uni 19-10 Wests at The Grammar Ground on 6.9.1924 Glebe-Bal- 1925 Wests Last round 15.8.1925 (No Final) main 1926 Sydney Uni 19-15 Randwick at Sydney Sports Ground on 28.9.1926 1927 Sydney Uni 21-11 Manly at University No.1 Oval on the 6.8.1927 1928 Sydney Uni 38-11 YMCA at University No.1 Oval on the 1.9.1928 1929 Wests 18- 9 Norths at Sydney Cricket Ground 31.9.1929 1930 Randwick Glebe-Balmain No Final At the S.C.G. On the 8.8.1931 1931 Easts 16- 9 Manly 1932 the year semi finals, finals and grand finals were introduced At the S.C.G. on the 3.9.1932 1932 Manly 12- 9 Drummoyne Norths/Sydney Uni other semi finalists 1933 Norths 8- 6 Manly At the S.C.G on the 16.9.1933 Randwick/Wests other semi finalists 1934 Randwick 13-12 Manly At the S.C.G. On the 15.9.1934 Sydney Uni/Norths other semi finalists 1935 Norths 22- 5 Manly At North Sydney Oval on the 14.9.1935 Randwick/Drummoyne other semi finalists 1936 Drummoyne 19-18 Sydney Uni At North Sydney Oval Randwick/Wests other semi finalists 1937 Sydney Uni 14 - 3 Wests At North Sydney Oval Drummoyne/Easts other semi finalists 1938 Randwick 26-12 Wests At Sydney Sports Ground Drummoyne/Manly other semi finalists 1939 Sydney Uni 25-17 Randwick At North Sydney Oval Gordon/Norths other semi finalists 1940 Randwick 20-10 Manly At North Sydney Oval St.George/Drummoyne other semi finalists 1941 Easts 9- 6 Sydney Uni At North Sydney Oval Randwick/Manly other semi finalists

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 73 At North Sydney Oval Easts/Parramatta other semi finalists 1942 Manly 22- 6 Sydney Uni (Semi finals played at Uni No.1) though the 1940's 1943 Manly 5- 0 Easts At North Sydney Oval Randwick/Wests other semi finalists 1944 Easts 7- 3 Sydney Uni At North Sydney Oval Randwick//Wests other semi finalists 1945 Sydney Uni 11- 3 Parramatta At North Sydney Oval Randwick/Easts other semi finalists At Sydney Sports Ground Parramatta/Drummoyne other semi 1946 Easts 23-12 Randwick finalists 1947 Easts 32- 6 Manly At North Sydney Oval Gordon/Randwick other semi finalists 1948 Randwick 27-14 Manly At North Sydney Oval Gordon/Easts other semi finalists 1949 Gordon 12- 3 Sydney Uni At North Sydney Oval Randwick/Easts other semi finalists 1950 Manly 21-15 Gordon At North Sydney Oval Easts/Norths other semi finalists 1951 Sydney Uni 22-16 Easts At RAS Manly/Norths other semi finalists 1952 Gordon 19- 6 Manly At RAS Easts/Eastwood other semi finalists 1953 Sydney Uni 29- 6 Easts At RAS Eastwood/Manly other semi finalists 1954 Sydney Uni 22-17 St.George At RAS Eastwood/Easts other semi finalists 1955 Sydney Uni 21 -8 Gordon At RAS Easts/St.George other semi finalists 1956 Gordon 13-11 St.George At Sydney Sports Ground Randwick/Easts other semi finalists 1957 St.George 21- 3 Gordon At Sydney Sports Ground Randwick/Manly other semi finalists 1958 Gordon 13- 3 Manly At Sydney Sports Ground St.George/Easts other semi finalists 1959 Randwick 16- 0 Norths At Sydney Sports Ground Manly/St.George other semi finalists 1960 21-3 Manly At Sydney Sports Ground, 17.9.1960, Gordon/Randwick other semi finalists 1961 Sydney Uni 6 -0 Drummoyne At Sydney Sports Ground, St.George/Gordon other semi finalists 1962 Sydney Uni 14- 0 Randwick At Sydney Sports Ground, Easts/Gordon other semi finalists 1963 Norths 21-12 Sydney Uni At Sydney Sports Ground, St.George/Randwick other semi finalists At Sydney Sports Ground, Drummoyne/Randwick other semi 1964 Norths 27-13 Sydney Uni finalists 1965 Randwick 26- 5 Norths At Sydney Sports Ground, Sydney Uni/ Easts other semi finalists 1966 Randwick 30-11 Eastwood At Sydney Sports Ground, Norths/Manly other semi finalists 1967 Randwick 19-16 Gordon At Sydney Sports Ground, Sydney Uni/Manly other semi finalists At Sydney Sports Ground, Drummoyne/Randwick other semi 1968 Sydney Uni 22- 6 Manly finalists (Only lost one game all season) 1969 Easts 16-12 Gordon At Sydney Sports Ground, Sydney Uni/Manly other semi finalists 1970 Sydney Uni 24-14 Easts At Sydney Sports Ground, Gordon/Drummoyne other semi finalists 1971 Randwick 21- 3 Manly At Sydney Sports Ground, Gordon/Easts other semi finalists 1972 Sydney Uni 10 -6 Gordon At Sydney Sports Ground, Eastwood/Randwick other semi finalists 1973 Randwick 15-12 Wests At Sydney Sports Ground, At Sydney Sports Ground, Eastwood/Gordon/Sydney Uni/ 1974 Randwick 10- 9 Parramatta Drummoyne other semi finalists (6) in Semis now At Sydney Sports Ground, Randwick/Eastwood/Gordon/Wests 1975 Norths 9- 6 Parramatta other semi finalists At Sydney Sports Ground, ,Easts/Parramatta/Sydney Uni/ 1976 Gordon 33- 4 Eastwood Norths other semi finalists 25.9.1976 1977 Parramatta 17- 9 Randwick At SCG 1978 Randwick 22-10 Easts At Sydney Sports Ground, At Sydney Sports Ground, Syd Uni Runners Up in 2nd Division Competition 1979 Randwick 34- 3 Parramatta 1979 Vs St.George 10-11 at Concord Oval 1980 Randwick 41- 3 Gordon At Sydney Sports Ground 1981 Randwick 33-15 Manly At Sydney Sports Ground 1982 Randwick 21-12 Warringah At Sydney Sports Ground At Sydney Sports Ground Sydney Uni Won 2nd Division 1st grade Premiership 1983 Manly 12-10 Randwick this season 1984 Randwick 21- 9 Parramatta At Concord Oval

74 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club 1985 Parramatta 19-12 Randwick At Sydney Sports Ground 1986 Parramatta 30-12 Randwick At Sydney Sports Ground 1987 Randwick 19-16 Warringah At Concord Oval 1988 Randwick 26-13 Warringah At Concord Oval - (Under the Sydney Rugby Union 1989- 1991) 1989 Randwick 19- 6 Eastwood At Concord Oval 1990 Randwick 32- 9 Easts At Concord Oval 1991 Randwick 28- 9 Easts At Concord Oval 1992 Randwick 28-14 Gordon At Concord Oval 1993 Gordon 23-19 Warringah At Concord Oval 1994 Randwick 36-16 Warringah At Concord Oval 1995 Gordon 24-11 Canberra At Concord Oval 1996 Randwick 28- 6 Warringah At Sydney Football Stadium 1997 Manly 34-19 Eastwood At Sydney Football Stadium 1998 Gordon 40-17 Norths At Sydney Football Stadium 1999 Eastwood 34-17 Sydney Uni At Sydney Football Stadium 2000 Randwick 36-33 Sydney Uni At Concord Oval 2001 Sydney Uni 27-20 Eastwood At Sydney Football Stadium 2002 Eastwood 19-15 Sydney Uni At Sydney Football Stadium - Toohey's New Cup 2002-2006 2003 Eastwood 29-14 Randwick At Sydney Football Stadium 2004 Randwick 35-22 Eastwood At Sydney Football Stadium 2005 Sydney Uni 41- 5 Eastwood At Sydney Football Stadium 2006 Sydney Uni 16-10 Randwick At Sydney Football Stadium 2007 Sydney Uni 34-11 Easts At Sydney Football Stadium - Tooheys New Shute Shield 2007-2010 2008 Sydney Uni 45-20 Randwick At Concord Oval 2009 Sydney Uni 24-19 Randwick At Sydney Football Stadium 2010 Sydney Uni 46- 6 Randwick At Sydney Footbal Stadium 2011 Eastwood 19-16 Sydney Uni At Concord Oval (Under SRU 2011 - onwards) 2012 Sydney Uni 15-14 Souths At Concord Oval 2013 Sydney Uni 51- 6 Eastwood At Concord Oval Manly/Souths/ ?/? other semi finalists 2014 Eastwood 33-13 Souths At Concord Oval Sydney Uni/Warringah/Manly/ ? other semi finalists 2015 Eastwood 15-12 Manly At Concord Oval Souths/Sydney Uni/Randwick/Warringah other semi finalist 2016 Norths 28-15 Sydney Uni At North Sydney Oval Eastwood/ Souths/Norths/Warringah At North Sydney Oval Manly/Souths/Randwick/Eastwood 2017 Warringah 30-25 Norths (First time in 19 seasons we missed the SemiFinals) 2018 Sydney Uni 45-12 Warringah At North Sydney Oval Norths/Manly/Easts/Eastwood 2019 Sydney Uni 21-16 Warringah At Bankwest Stadium Norths/Manly,Easts/Eastwood 2020 Gordon 28- 8 Eastwood Leichhardt Oval Easts/Norths/Syd Uni/Randwick 28 12 Comps Runners Up

Grand Total 50 24

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 75 SEMI-FINALISTS ALL GRADE AND COLTS TEAMS

*MP = Minor Premiership ^ = No Competition that year

1STS 2NDS 3RDS 4THS 1STS 2NDS 3RDS 4THS 5THS 6THS U/20'S U/19'S COLTS COLTS COLTS COLTS 1923 1919 1933*MP 1933 1950 1960 1967 1980*MP 1981 1985 1987 1998 1924 1924 1934 1943 1959 1961 1968 1983*MP 1983*MP 1987 2001 2006 1926 1932 1936 1944 1960 1984 1971*MP 1984 1984 1989 2002*MP 2007 1927 1933 1938 1945*MP 1961 1972 1985 1985 1990 2003 1928 1935 1940*MP 1946*MP 1963 1988 1988 1992 2004 1932 1936*MP 1941 1947? 1964 1992 1992 1995 2005 1934 1937*MP 1942*MP 1948 1965 1993 1993 1996 1936 1938 1945 1949 1999 1995 1994 1997*MP 1937 1940 1948 1950 2003 1997*MP 1995 1998*MP 1939 1941*MP 1950 1956 2004 1998 1997 1999 1941 1942 1955 1959 2006 1999 1999 2000 1942*MP 1943 1958 1961*MP 2007 2000 2000 2001*MP 1944 1945 1959*MP 1962*MP 2012*MP 2001 2001*MP 2002*MP 1945 1946 1960 1963*MP 2013*MP 2002*MP 2002*MP 2003 1949 1948 1961*MP 1965*MP 2003*MP 2003*MP 2004 1951*MP 1955 1963 1977 2004 2004 2005 1953 1959*MP 1965 1978 2005 2005 ^ 1954 1960 1968 1979 2006 2006 ^ 1955 1961 1969 1983 2007 2007 2008*MP 1961 1962 1970 1986 2008*MP 2008*MP 2009*MP 1962*MP 1963 1975 1996 2009*MP 2009*MP 2010 1963 1964 1979 1998 2010 2010 2011 1964 1966*MP 1983*MP 2000 2011*MP 2011*MP 2012*MP 1965*MP 1967 1984 2001 2012*MP 2012*MP 2013*MP 1967 1978 1986 2003 2013*MP 2013*MP 2014*MP 1968*MP 1979 1998*MP 2004 2014*MP 2014 2015 1969 1981 1999 2005 2015 2015*MP 2016 1970 1983*MP 2000 2006 2016*MP 2016.MP 2017*MP 1972*MP 1984 2001*MP 2007 2017*MP 2017 2018 1974 1987 2004 2008 2018 2018 2019 1976 1988 2006 2009 2019 2019 2020 1979 1990 2007 2010 2020 2020 1980 1992 2008 2011 1983*MP 1994 2009 2012*MP 1985 2000 2010 2013*MP 1987 2001 2011*MP 2014 1992 2003 2012*MP 2015*MP 1999*MP 2004 2013*MP 2016 2000 2005 2014*MP 2017*MP 2001 2006 2015 2018 2002 2007 2016*MP 2019 2003 2009*MP 2017 2004 2010 2018 2005 2011 2019*MP 2006 2012*MP 2020*MP 2007 2013 2008 2014 2009*MP 2015 2010 2016 2011 2017 2012 2018 2013 2019 2014 2020*MP 2015 2016 2018*MP 2019*MP 99 to 16 09 to 20 06 to 20 03 to 20 06 & 07 60 &61 71 & 72 97 to 19 99 to 20 95 to 20 01 to 05 06 & 07 17 in a 12 in a 15 in a 18 in a 23 in a 22 in a 26 in a 2 in a row 2 in a row 2 in a row 5 in a row 2 in a row row row row row row row row *MP = 10 *MP = 9 *MP = 15 *MP = 10 *MP = 2 Nil *MP = 1 *MP = 13 *MP = 11 *MP = 10 *MP = 1 Nil No Grade teams made the Semi Finals these years. 1946, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1973, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997

76 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club COLTS RECORDS

MOST POINTS IN A GAME LAST TIME UNI LOST ALL GRADES ON THE SAME DAY

Bernard Foley: (Five Eighth) 54 pts (Colts I v Penrith 10/5/2008 5th May 2018 verses Gordon at SUFG, prior to this was it was in 2006. Nepean Rugby Pk -- 2 tries, 22 goals).

LAST TIME UNI LOST ALL GRADES ON THE SAME DAY MOST TRIES IN A GAME 5th May 2018 verses Gordon at SUFG, prior to this was it was in 2006. Mitch Inman (Centre) 7 (Colts I v Parramatta at Two Blues Park 11/8/2007). TWO WINNING PREMIERSHIPS IN TWO DAYS

MOST TRIES IN A SEASON Angus Bell (1st Grade seniors) verses Warringah 24.8.2019 at Bankwest Stadium Won 21-16 and on the 25.8.2019 1st Colts verses Randwick Won Christian Yassmin (Winger) 32 Colts 1 & 2 2014. 34-17.

BIGGEST WIN MOST 1ST COLTS GRAND FINALS WINS

Colts I 189–0 v Penrith at Nepean Rugby Park 10/5/2008. Nick Edwards 2002,2003 and 2004 (all 1st Grade Colts). Colts II 123–0 v Penrith at Nepean Rugby Park 13/5/2006. Clay Brodie 2008,2009 and 2010 (all 1st Grade Colts). Colts III 95–0 v Penrith at St Pauls Oval 28/3/2009. Chris Ingate 2011,2012 and 2013 (all 1st Grade Colts). Colts III 95–0 v Penrith at St Pauls Oval 2004. Colts IV 66–7 v Manly at St Pauls Oval 2002. Under 19’s 99–0 v Penrith at Weekender Park 2/8/ 2008. MOST ALL TEAMS GRAND FINAL WINS

(All have 3 Grand final wins). THE ONLY TEAM WHERE EVERY PLAYER SCORED A TRY Francis Raikadroka, Tom Boidin, James Swan, Tom Shaw, James Nonu-Carling, Jake Gordon, Tianua Poto, Jay Spencer, Colts 1st XV vs Penrith 10th May 2008 at Nepean Rugby Park, Peter Fenwicke and Banjo Travers. 29 tries and 22 goals 189-0. Eleven of this side went on to play Shute Shield with Uni. Seven of this side went on to play Super 12 rugby. BIGGEST WIN IN A GRAND FINAL

1st grade verses Norths 2017 won 63-15. MOST POINTS IN A SEASON 2nd grade verses Wests 2010 won 52- 0. 3rd grade verses Easts 2010 won 33-10. Bernard Foley (Five Eighth) Colts 1 435 pts (19 tries, 125 goals, 4th grade verses Easts 2002 won 32- 8. 30 pen goals in 2008). U/19’s verses Gordon 1998 won 39- 8.

MOST GOALS IN A SEASON MOST YEARS PLAYING COLTS

Bernard Foley 155 goals, 340 points in 2008. Five years. George Hudd, a (prop) from 2009 to 2013 season, scored 18 tries in this period. MOST FIELD GOALS IN A SEASON

David Kearney (Colts 1) 6 in 1984 season. MOST EX-COLTS TO MAKE A WALLABY SQUAD AT THE SAME TIME

12 – Nathan Charles, Will Skelton, Sam Carter, Ben McCalman, MOST FIELD GOALS IN A GAME Nick Phipps, Bernard Foley, Luke Burgess, Peter Betham, Laurie Weeks, Paddy Ryan, Tom English and Lotu Latu. August 2014 , David Kearney (Colts 1) 3 in 1984 vs Manly at Manly Oval.

FIRST SUFC JUNIOR CLUB COLT TO GO TO GRADE MOST TEAM TRIES IN A GAME Tolu Latu 2011 (Canterbury Club). Colts 1 29 v Penrith at Nepean Rugby Park 10/5/2008. Colts 2 20 v Penrith at Nepean Rugby Park 13/5/2006. Colts 3 14 v Campbelltown 1983 (2ND Div) and FIRST SUFC JUNIOR CLUB COLT TO PLAY REP RUGBY 14 v Penrith at St.Johns Oval 11/6/2016. Colts 4 9 v Manly at St Pauls Oval 29/5/2004. Tolu Latu (Canterbury Club) 2014 signed with Waratahs. Under 19’s 17 v Penrith at Weekender Park 2/8/2008.

FIRST (SUFC JUNIOR CLUB COLT) TO REACH A WALLABY SQUAD MOST GOALS IN A GAME Tolu Latu (Canterbury Club) 4/8/2014 brought into the Wallaby squad. Bernard Foley (Colts 1) 22 v Penrith at Nepean Rugby Park 10/5/2008.

JUNIORS WHO HAVE MADE A WALLABY SQUAD MOST POINTS IN GAME BY BROTHERS Tolu Latu (Canterbury) 2014. 45 Luke and Michael Burgess scored 45 points verses Wests in a Semi Jake Gordon (Canterbury) 2016. Final in 2003 at the Forshaw Field. Luke scored 6 tries and Michael 1 try Folau Fainga’a (Canterbury) 2017. and 5 goals. Uni won 71-0.

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 77 FIRST SUFC JUNIOR CLUB COLT TO BECOME A WALLABY SECOND DIVISION YEAR BIGGEST WIN YEAR BIGGEST LOSS Tolu Latu (Canterbury Club) 5/11/2016 vs Wales at Millennium Stadium Campbelltown 1983 64-0 - - Cardiff. Wallaby Number 902. Canterbury - - 1979 0-22 Drummoyne 1988 37-7 - - 1983 46-9 1978 6-14 MOST WALLABIES FROM ONE JUNIOR CLUB TO TOUR Hornsby Port Hacking 1975 25-0 1979 6-40 Three from Canterbury RFC on spring tour to United Kingdom and Italy. Macquarie Uni 1976 50-3 1978 15-18 2018. Tolu Latu, Folua Fainga’a and Jake Gordon. Mosman 1988 36-0 1988 0-13 Nepean - - 1979 13-19 U.N.S.W. 1983 28-3 1977 8-28 BIGGEST WINS AND LOSSES 1ST COLTS Smithfield 1983 45-0 - - St George 1984 30-9 1979 6-63 FIRST DIVISION YEAR BIGGEST WIN YEAR BIGGEST LOSS Easts 2017 63-15 1974 0-42 1975 4-46 LONGEST WINNING SEQUENCE 1ST COLTS Eastwood 2019 71-0 1977 7-81 Gordon 2004 53-0 1977 6-56 Round 12 versus Easts at St Pauls Oval 18/8/2007 (lost 27-45) till Round 7 Manly 2004 52-7 2011 31-44 versus Wests 15/5/2011 (lost 20-33) at Concord Oval, 60 wins in a row. Norths 2019 69-0 1977 0-86 Parramatta 2007 133-0 1977 0-45 Penrith 2008 189-0 1989 12-12 Randwick 2013 103-5 2018 0-54 Souths 2008 102-0 1989 0-30 Warringah 2013 84-5 2001 3-35 Wests 2018 111-19 1976 4-45 Western Sydney 2019 69-0 Never Canberra - - 1996 7-43 Newcastle 1998 34-3 - -

PREMIERSHIPS BY YEAR AND GRADE

1ST COLTS 2ND COLTS 3RD COLTS 4TH COLTS UNDER 19’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 1980 1983* 1983* 1986 1998 1983* 1983* 2001 1985 2002 2007 1997 1985 2003 1990 2003 2002 2002 2004 1997 2003 2003++ 2006 2001 2005 2004 2007 2002 2006 2005 2008 2003 2007 2007 2009 2005 2008 2008++ 2010 2008 2009 2009++ 2011++ 2011 2010 2010 2012 2012 2011 2011 2013++ 2014++ 2012 2012 2014 2015 2013 2013 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2020 2016 2016++ 2017 2017 2017++ 2019 2020

++ Undefeated Premiers * Denotes 2nd Division season ** All Colts records started to be kept in 2004, CF.

78 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club COLTS GRAND FINAL APPEARANCES

^ 2nd Division * Joint Premiers # Undefeated Season

1STS 2NDS 3RDS 4THS U/19’S

Year Club Result Year Club Result Year Club Result Year Club Result Year Club Result Vs Manly Won 1980 Won 10-6 10- 6 Won Won Drew Vs Won 1983 ^ Vs Norths 1983 ^ Vs Norths 1983 Vs Norths Won ? 1987 * Vs Gordon 1998 6- 0 7- 4 0- 0 Gordon 39- 8 Vs Lost Lost Drew Lost Won 1984 Parramatta 1984 Vs Randwick 1985 * Vs Randwick 2001 Vs Warringah 2007 Vs Eastwood 3-12 3-43 6-6 9-19 28-18 Lost 3-12 Won Lost Lost Won 1985 Vs Randwick 1995 Vs Gordon 1987 Vs Gordon 2002 Vs Easts 17-10 5-17 4-12 32-8 Lost Lost Won Won 1995 Vs Randwick 1999 Vs Warringah 1990 Vs Warringah 2003 Vs Norths 8-28 10-26 3- 0 10- 3 Lost Won Lost 1997 Vs Eastwood 2001 Vs Easts 1995 Vs Eastwood 10-29 27-10 9-16 Lost Lost Won 2000 Vs Canberra 2002 Vs Easts 1997 Vs Randwick 8-21 7-15 15-13 Won Won Lost 2002 Vs Norths 2003 Vs Wests 1998 Vs Eastwood 34-10 36-11 5-27 Won Won Lost 2003 Vs Norths 2004 Vs Eastwood 1999 Vs Warringah 20-18 26-21 0- 8 Won Lost Won 2004 Vs Norths 2005 Vs Eastwood 2000 Vs Randwick 34- 5 12-29 21- 0 Won Won Won 2005 Vs Eastwood 2006 Vs Eastwood 2002 Vs Wests 32-10 28- 8 8- 0 Lost Won Won 2006 Vs Eastwood 2007 Vs Wests 2003 Vs Eastwood 25-26 13-10 21-10 Won Won Drew 2007 Vs Eastwood 2008 Vs Easts 2005 * Vs Wests 41-13 16- 9 11-11 Won Won Won 2008 Vs Easts 2009 Vs Easts 2008 Vs Manly 39- 5 17-16 17-11 Won Won Lost 2009 Vs Souths 2010 Vs Gordon 2009 Vs Gordon 32-18 31- 3 17-19 Won Vs Eastwood Won Lost 2010 Vs Eastwood 2011 2010 Vs Wests 32-17 Won 22- 7 22- 7 12-35 Vs Eastwood Won Won Vs Manly Won 2011 2012 Vs Eastwood 2011 Won 35-12 35-12 41- 7 Won 24-12 24-12 Won Won Lost 2012 Vs Norths 2013 Vs Eastwood 2012 Vs Randwick 27-15 25-12 5-17 Vs Manly Won Won Lost 2013 2014 Vs Manly 2013 Vs Easts Won 36-35 36-35 13-12 15-21 Lost Won Won 2014 Vs Randwick 2015 Vs Randwick 2014 Vs Manly 17-23 30-24 3- 0 Won Lost Won 2015 Vs Randwick 2016 Vs Randwick 2015 Vs Randwick 29-26 27-34 10-0 Won Won Won 2016 # Vs Norths 2017 Vs Easts 2016 Vs Easts 26-21 27-10 23- 5 Won Lost 2017 # Vs Easts 2017 Vs Randwick 63-15 12-29 Won 2019 Vs Randwick 34-17 Won Win 2020 Vs Easts 2020 Vs Gordon 27-26 10-7

19 wins 15 wins 13 wins ** 2 wins 2 wins 6 losses 6 losses 9 losses 1 loss 0 losses 10 in a row 2 draws ** 1 draw 0 draws 5 in a row 3 Premierships 15 Premierships

Played Played Played Played Played Eastwood 6 Eastwood 6 Randwick 6 Gordon 1 Eastwood 1 Norths 6 Easts 5 Eastwood 3 Warringah 1 Gordon 1 Randwick 5 Randwick 3 Manly 3 Easts 1 Manly 2 Wests 2 Wests 3 Norths 1 Easts 3 Gordon 2 Gordon 4 Canberra 1 Warringah 1 Warringah 2 Parramatta 1 Norths 1 Easts 2 Souths 1 Manly 1 Norths 1

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 79 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - GREGOR GEORGE CUP RUNNERS UP 1926 Randwick 215 pts Sydney Univerity 214 pts 1927 Sydney University 189 pts Western Suburbs 157 pts 1936 Western Suburbs 271 pts Sydney University 270 pts 1937 Sydney University 2 pts Equal 2nd Wests and Eastern Suburbs 1941 Sydney University 1942 Sydney University and Manly 1958 Manly Sydney University came 3rd 1961 Sydney University 1983 Sydney University (2nd Division) 1999 Sydney University 2001 Sydney University 2004 Sydney University 2005 Sydney University 2006 Sydney University 2007 Sydney University 2008 Sydney University 2009 Sydney University 2010 Sydney University 2011 Sydney University 2012 Sydney University 2013 Sydney University 2014 Sydney University 2015 Sydney University 2016 Sydney University 2017 Sydney University 2018 Sydney University 2019 Sydney University 178 pts 16 consecutive 2020 Gordon .- 50 pts Sydney University came 2nd

COLTS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - ERIC SPILSTED SHIELD 1983 Sydney University (2nd Divison?) 1997 Sydney University 2000 Sydney University 2002 Sydney University 2003 Sydney University 2005 Sydney University 2006 Sydney University 2007 Sydney University 2008 Sydney University 2009 Sydney University 2010 Sydney University 2011 Sydney University 2012 Sydney University 2013 Sydney University 2014 Sydney University 2015 Randwick Sydney University 2nd 2016 Sydney University 2017 Sydney University 2018 Randwick Sydney University 3rd 2019 Gordon Sydney University 3rd 2020 * No Competition this year

A full list of club statistics and records can be found on the Club's website - www.sydneyunirugby.com.au Thanks to Club Statistician Craig Fear for his efforts in compiling all the stats recorded in this annual report.

80 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 81 1ST GRADE 2020

Back row: Hugh Bokenham, Tom Willson, Ratu Rotuisolia, Luke Porter, Ollie Atkins, Josh Kemeny, Nick Champion de Crespigny

2nd row: Michael Walters (Analyst), Charlie Hancock, James Armstrong, Ofa Manuofetoa, Darcy Breen, Tom Osborne, Will McDonnell, Banjo Travers, Theo Strang

3rd row: Sam Pervan (S&C Coach), Connor O’Shea, Declan Moore, Matt Sandell, Henry Clunies-Ross, Jack McCalman, Tim Clements, Scott Fraser (Manager)

Front row: Stu Dunbar, Tom Robertson, Patrick O’Doherty, Michael Hodge (Head Coach), Rohan O’Regan (Captain), Joe Horn-Smith (Head Coach), Ben Hughes, Chris Talakai, Matthew Hood

82 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club 2ND GRADE PREMIERS & MINOR PREMIERS 2020

Back row: Ben Carolan, Charlie Hancock, Angus Allen, Luke Porter, Zac Von Appen, Tom Willson, Paddy Tagg

2nd row: Angus Bell, Eddie Poolman, Tom Osborne, Hugh Bokenham, Luke Ratcliff, Will Terry, Hugh Summerhayes

3rd row: Kieran Hall (S&C Coach), Ben Hughes, Stefano Hunt, Will Ridley, Strath Yeo, Hamish Dunbar, Murray Hudd, James Summerhayes (Manager)

Front row: Tim Lilomaiava, Daniel Calavassy, Ryan Burge (Assistant Coach), Josh Schwager (Captain), Ray Hudd (Head Coach), Henry Robertson, Paul Blacket (Manager), Will Goddard, Josh Hardie

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 83 3RD GRADE - MINOR PREMIERS 2020

Back row: Sam Renton, Luke Ratcliff, Darcy Page, Daniel Poletto, Will Ridley, Ben Bull

Middle row: Lou Lou Stanley (S&C Coach), Josh Hardie, Daniel Napper, Max Robson, Alastair Ryan, Daniel Calavassy, Jay Spencer, James Summerhayes (Manager)

Front row: Tim Lilomaiava, Jack Stanford, Ryan Burge (Assistant Coach), George Lehmann (Captain), James Caterson (Head Coach), Joe Schwager, Patrick Calavassy

84 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club 4TH GRADE 2020

Back row: Harrison Armour, Bradley Amituanai, Junior Talili

2nd row: Jaason Finau, Josh Lomani, Thomas Latu, Max Sinclair, Alex Simson, Connor Grindal, Ryan Leveille

3rd row: Lou Lou Stanley (S&C Coach). Elijah Leota, Campbell Jackson, Daniel Napper, Alastair Ryan, Lepani Tuirara, James Kah, Troy Isidro (Manager)

Front row: Tim Lilomaiava, Aldy King (Assistant Coach), Aidan Moore (Captain), Charles Carter (Head Coach), Drew Beacom, James Summerhayes (Manager), Joe Schwager

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 85 WOMENS 1 – PREMIERS & MINOR PREMIERS 2020

Back row: Madda Wilson, Ash Knight, Kim Davey, Noella Green, Brittany Leauanae-Ulberg, Adiana Talakai

Middle row: Damien & Maddie Ferguson, Bridie O’Gorman, Emily Chancellor, Fiona Jones, Lori Cramer, Brianna Hoy, Jemima McCalman, Penelope Leiataua

Front row: Tisera Volkman, Maddisen Mitchell, Brittany Merlo, Chris Delooze (Head Coach), Iliseva Batibasaga (Captain), Nathan Ferguson (Assistant Coach), Sera Naiqama, Barbara Waddell, Claudia Bell

86 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club WOMENS 2 2020

Back row: Isabella Parkman, Annika Mountstephens, Kim Davey, Ash Knight, Holly Furness, Olivia O’Donnell

Middle row: Damien & Maddie Ferguson, Georgia Ward, Nat Crow, Brianna Hoy, Penelope Leiataua, Jacinta Dockrill, Brittany Leauanae-Ulberg, Kate Barry

Front row: Tisera Volkman, Maddisen Mitchell, Brittany Merlo, Chris Delooze (Head Coach), Barbara Waddell (Captain), Nathan Ferguson (Assistant Coach) Freya Clayhills, Claudia Bell, Courtney Schultz

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 87 1ST COLTS - PREMIERS 2020

Back row: Michael Baldock, Papillon Sevele, Hugh Bokenham, Alex O’Reilly

2nd Row: Ben Stewart, Jacob Ratcliff, Paddy Tagg, Henry Whelan

3rd Row: Gavin Crawford (Manager), Sione Taufui, Tasman Smith, Connor Tunks, Digby Cooke, Shane Ball (S&C Coach)

Front row: Jude Gibbs, Ian Maclean, Toby L’Estrange (Head Coach), Vincent Creagh (Captain), Adam Hill (Assistant Coach), Daniel Botha, Sam Bignold

88 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club 2ND COLTS 2020

Back row: Ben Pele, Hamish Mac Smith, Josh Bowd, Jeremy Elliott, Alfie Mawdsley

Middle row: Jake Herse, Alex Swan, Jack Johnson-Holmes, Harry Lee, Hayden Pomare, Will McBean, Digby Cooke, Ed Walgien (Manager)

Front row: Will Clements, Jack Feilen, Anthony Kourembanas, Shane Ball (S&C Coach), Harry Jeffrey (Captain), Pete Delavere (Head Coach), Sam Cantwell, Jack Hamilton, Josh Cox

Sydney University Football Club | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 89 3RD COLTS - PREMIERS 2020

Back row: Alex Swan, Ted Pearson, Aidan Wearne, Tommy Milin, Khoby McDonald

2nd row: Josh Cox, Tomas Petkovich, Ben Austin, Alfie Mawdsley, Charlie Davies, Jamie Clark, Alessandro Systermans

3rd row: Shane Ball (S&C Coach), Jaiden Jones, Thomas Edmunds, Will McBean, Lachlan Watson, Jack Hamilton, Marcus Frigo, Ed Walgien (Manager)

Front row: Takenari Yamaguchi, James Inglezos, Lucas Delavere, Eddie L’Estrange (Head Coach), Ben Peper (Captain), Brandom Boumelhem (Assistant Coach), Murray Hudd, Will Bale, Max Miller

90 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | Sydney University Football Club STAFF 2020

Back Row: Troy Isidro, Michael Walters, Kieran Hall, Toby L’Estrange, Shane Ball, Eddie L’Estrange, Lou Lou Stanley

2nd row: Ray Hudd, Gavin Crawford, Sam Pervan, Adam Hill, George Guyatt, Chris Russell, Paul Blacket, Damien Ferguson, Ashley Miller

3rd row: Charles Carter, Aldy King, James Caterson, Ryan Burge, Ed Walgien, Lizzie Donnelly, Scott Fraser, James Summerhayes

Front Row: Brandom Boumelhem, Peter Delavere, Kirsty Stevens, Joe Horn-Smith, David Lyons, David Haigh, Michael Hodge, Chris Delooze, Nathan Ferguson

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