Old Colleagues Day – Saturday 21st July
Great Day!! Great Mates!! Great Running Rugby!! Great stories!!
Come down to Blue Giants Park on Saturday the 21st to watch the Blue Giants take on Hunters Hill our old arch rivals.
Great day to catch up with team mates from the past and also a few opponents over a few beers and a sausage sandwich.
Thanks for this memory from Mike Tremlow with photo of the 1975 Judd Cup side. Can anyone assist with some names?
See you all on the sidelines for a BLUEWASH
Cheers Dutchy
Matthew Lamens
mjlamens@gmail.com
(M) 0400 707 007
GIANTS return to Blue Giant Park
This Saturday 23rd June
After several games on the road, the Giants are back home. Come and support the in-form Lads against Knox Old Boys after sterling victory over the Dirty Reds away last Saturday. Perfect warm up on the Club House balcony for the Irish Test decider later Saturday night.
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Colleagues Colts miss Grand Final
Commiserations to the 2nd Grade Colts who were knocked out of the Radford Cup sudden death semi-finals last Saturday. The previously unbeaten Blue Giants were brave in their defeat by Easts Beasts after lead changed several times for 26-19 scoreline.Hugs for the Old Colleagues and Coaches Mick Boyd and David Gooch as they are hurting big time.
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Sydney Convicts claim victory in Europe
Sydney Convicts proudly wearing their Colleagues socks celebrate the Bingham Cup victory held in Amsterdam. An outstanding effort !!!!
a record 72 teams and 2,500 players competed in the 9th edition of this fabulous gay and inclusive tournament.
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See you all on the sidelines for a BLUEWASH
Cheers
Dutchy
Matthew Lamens
(M) 0400 707 007
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Long Lunch Wednesday 2nd May 1:00 PM
Come along to the lunch of the year and catch up with fellow legendary Blue Giants . This year’s lunch will be better than ever! Venue this year is in the Tattersalls Club not upstairs at Doltone house. Numbers are limited to 100, fine wine and a delicious menu is included. Details as follows:
Venue: Tattersalls Club, 181 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Date: Wednesday 2nd May, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM
Price: $200 pp (Current Players $150)
Entertainment: MC Isaac “The Wizard” Cary and Guests
Booking confirmations to Jen Blair: M: 0418 885 392
Email: Jen.blair@iinet.net.au
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2018 Season Opening – 14th April
Its here!!!!
Blue Giants host the Dirty Reds for the season opener. Its bound to be the “Clash of the Titans”. Hit the Club House Balcony bar and support the Colleagues as they go for Sky Blue glory. Whooo hoo!
Season fixtures can be found at
New Major Sponsor
Light Brigade Hotel, Woollahra
We are so very pleased to announce our new major sponsor:
Light Brigade Hotel, CNR Jersey & Oxford Street, Woollahra
Amazing deals of $6.00 Beers (VB, Blonde, New, Carlton, Reschs, House Wine & Sparkling)
$15 Meals including Pizzas, Burgers , Steaks and mouth watering Schnitzel.
Come along and support our Major Sponsor
Looking forward to catching up with you all on the sidelines
Cheers, Dutchy
Matt Lamens
HAPPY BLUE YEAR TO ALL !!!
And guess what ? it’s back to work with the holiday season a vague memory and pre season training well underway. Hooray Footy is back ! Here it comes : Bondi 10’s Sat 24th Feb. Season starts April 14th, draw to follow.
On the Clubs Website Old Colleagues will find the Annual Report for the 2017 season
Good to see former President Tom Frazer drop in to the AGM from somewhere in Spain ?
2017 Report is definitely worth a read ! Especially the coaching summaries that reveal the level of expertise and management that underpin the success of the club. (Actually most of clubs the reports are are on the club’s web site (70 years worth) and some make very entertaining reading.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING REPORT SEASON 2017 Annual General Meeting Season 2017 ………………………………………………….. I am looking forward to keeping Old Colleagues informed of news and events. Please send any material for this email to Matt Lamens mjlamens@gmail.com 0400 707 007 ‘Go the Colleagues” Dutchy |
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE Woollahra Colleagues Rugby Union Football Club WILL BE HELD ON Wednesday 6th December 2017 AT 7:00 PM at the Woollahra Hotel.
The business to be conducted at the annual general meeting will be:
1. To confirm the minutes of the Union’s AGM held 2 December 2015.
2. To receive the 2017 Annual Report.
3. To receive and consider the Treasurer’s Report including the financial statements for the Club and the Trust
4. To elect the following:
(a) The President
(b) The Secretary
(c) The Treasurer
(d) The Club Captain
5. To receive and consider any business duly notified to the Union at least 21 days prior to the Annual General Meeting.
It is with sadness that I post to inform Old Colleagues of the shock passing of John Messenger. John played with distinction for the Colleagues at 5/8, centre or fullback in the Burke and Kentwell Cup premiership teams of the 1960’s and early 70’s. John, who captained the premiership winning 1971 and 72 Burke Cup teams, combined a highly competitive nature and a reliable kicking boot to produce many great victories for the Colleagues during his time at the club.
John got the nickname “mess” or “messo” for invariably being in the middle of the action during a game. (or any where else for that matter) From the Club’s annual report of the 71 season Coaches Osborne and Corlis said of his captaincy “A very popular leader, John had the team’s confidence and co-operation and he used it well”. John a “200 gamer” for the Colleagues was the son of Old Colleague and club legend Charlie Messenger, John and his father were men who formed the fabric and unique spirit of the great Colleagues Rugby Club we enjoy today.
Pages could be written of the stories not only of the rugby deeds of John Messenger , but also his contributions to the sailing community and later to his farming friends at Mt Canobolas ,Orange.
Suffice to say we have lost a great bloke, a friend, a true Colleague in every respect, and many will be poorer for the loss. Our thoughts go out to his family at this time.
Service details .
3.00pm Friday 29th September, Scots College Chapel, Bellevue Hill,
then C.Y.C Rushcutters Bay.
Guest book to send condolences
//www.legacy.com/guestbooks/smh-au/john-messenger-condolences/186734526?cid=full
VALE Old Colleague Adrian Gray
Sadly posting news of the passing of Old Colleague Adrian Gray. Adrian, one of our oldest Colleagues (aged 88) played in the premiership winning Kentwell Cup in the 1955 season.
Adrian an elusive wing or full back featured predominately in the 11-6 win over the Mosman Whales in the 1955 Grand Final. It was a great year for the club also winning the Club Championship.
Adrian a successful businessman was also a principle of Gray and Maroney Real Estate in Queen Street,Woollahra during the 60’s and 70’s. (Don’t mention the flat above the shop with Blue Giant tenants!)
A good innings for a good Colleague, our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time. Old Colleague Michael Caspers will be attending as pall bearer at his long time friend’s service.
Family and friends of Adrian are invited to attend a Funeral Mass celebrating his life at The Church of St. Francis of Assisi, 463 Oxford Street Paddington on Wednesday September 13, 2017 at 11.00am.
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Old Colleagues Day is Here
OLD COLLEAGUE DAY 22ND JULY (Yes this Saturday 22nd !) Old Colleagues your attendance is required at Blue Giant Park for the games against Waverley Rugby Club. Should be a great afternoon with very competitive rugby. Old Colleagues will have plenty of memories of huge clashes with Waverley in the 1980’s. It will be a special day celebrating 300 games for one of the Blue Giants favourite sons Cam Ireland and I believe there will be an Old Colleague toast to him at half time in the main game in the clubhouse! Its also a tribute day to Dave “Goochie” Gooch after many years service to the club. (Walgett 1962 tour pic) |
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BLUE GIANT BUSINESS NETWORK EVENT
BGBN is designed to introduce current players to past players with the view that they help one another out – just like a game of rugby. The event is limited to 40 current players and 40 past players. Price is at cost for current players and $10 premium for past players to help the event wash its face. Please see your accountant about tax deductibility. BOOK BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK Venue: Tattersalls Club 181 Elizabeth St For Old Colleagues wishing to lead future BGBN events |
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SEASON SO FAR Since the May News plenty of rugby has been played, and watched by the Colleagues. In fact during the latter part of the Lions Tour many Blue Giants made the jump across the ditch and enjoyed the festivities. As a result there has been plenty of team changes during this period (plus some injury worries) and some mixed results have followed. The Kentwell game at fortress Blue Giant Park against the undefeated Drummoyne was a disappointment resulting in a narrow loss after the Blue Giants were hammered in the penalty count and turned the ball over at critical times during the game. Then the game against Knox (that usual park somewhere on the north side) where after giving Knox a head start of 17 points at half time dug themselves out of a hole to win with real grit, persistence and courage including a Rob Kelly penalty goal from the sideline right on the bell 20-19 !! And finally last Saturday facing a very committed St Pats side at never that friendly Hudson Park (with a couple of islander stars being a nuisance as usual ), finding themselves behind on the score board on most occasions throughout the game until Rob Kelly again stepped up on cue right on the bell to knock one over again from the sideline and 40 metres out! The ball from that kick was in the air for an eternity and the Colleagues crowd went berserk when it found its mark ! |
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Old Lions (Colleagues) on Tour
Plenty of Old Colleagues were on tour stimulating the NZ economy following the Lions around Simon Clark, Toby Rakison, G Hudson, Tim Henry, Alex Thompson, Michael Langford were seen raising a glass or three in the shaky isles. They almost got the win, but no doubt there was a good time had by all! |
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Old Colleague Beats the Drum
I always say if you need a strong man to do a job you can count on a front rower, even if its counting the beat and marching in time. 80’s premiership winning prop and man of many talents Andrew Draper has got the job of keeping time on the bass drum for the Manly Warringah Pipes & Drums as they go round with the best bands in the world in the Basel Military Tattoo, Switzerland 21st – 29th July. “Drapes” son Jack is one of the lead pipers, its a great story and will be a great thrill for both of them. |
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Old Colleague Celebrates in Style
Old Colleague Celebrates in Style |
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Old Colleague in US Golf Pro AM
Andrew Brazier noted 2000’s Blue giant goal kicker is kicking goals in the old US of A. Based in Chicago Braz is the McDonald’s worldwide supply chain management Director. This week the popular Blue Giant from the central west of NSW found himself playing with none other than the 2006 US Open winner Geoff Olgilvy in the John Deere Pro Am, (pre PGA Event) Silvis Rock Island County, Illinois. I’d say a nervous tee off for Braz and a far cry from lining a penalty kick up at Blue Giant Park. |
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Speedos from Far and Wide Series
Continuing the Speedos from far (and wide) Series Goochie is looking a great big Blue Giant in his Colleagues speedos taken earlier this year at Byron Bay. Goochie will be manning the Merchandise department on Old Colleagues Day with plenty of great Colleagues gear available. |
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Great Weather Coming Saturday
See you Saturday I’m going the early crow on the weather for this weekend. Its looking clear and perfect for rugby (unlike last years efforts). Wipe those Waratah game memories away by watching some Blue Giant winning rugby on Saturday. “Go the Colleagues” Boothie |
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