Old Colleagues

Old Colleagues News June 2018

June 22, 2018    ·    Tim Booth    ·    Old Colleagues

GIANTS return to Blue Giant Park

This Saturday 23^rd 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 

mjlamens@gmail.com

(M) 0400 707 007

Old Colleagues News – April 2018 #2

April 9, 2018    ·    Tim Cullen    ·    Old Colleagues

Long Lunch Wednesday 2nd May 1:00 PM Come along to the lunch of the year and catch up with all the Blue Giants that you played with. This year’s lunch will be better than ever to be held at the Tattersalls Club. 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 This is the time for good players to inspire themselves and the great players to inspire others   2018 Season Opening – THIS SATURDAY 14th April The Colleagues season will kick off this Saturday 14th April with a HOME game hosting Drummoyne. The following Saturday we’re away for Knox. Come along and support the Blue Giants in their opening game. Please use this link for further details of the season’s draw. //www.colleaguesrugby.com.au/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Colleagues-Rugby-2018.ics Halligan Boys On Tour The Halilgan Boys enjoyed their recent tour away. As is the custom, the Tour begins with some very sensible skulls at the airport before departure.

Old Colleagues News – April 2018

April 3, 2018    ·    Tim Booth    ·    Old Colleagues

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

www.rugby.net.au

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

mjlamens@gmail.com

Old Colleagues News – February 2018

February 23, 2018    ·    Tim Booth    ·    Old Colleagues

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.

Vale: Old Colleague John Messenger

September 23, 2017    ·    Tim Booth    ·    Old Colleagues

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 29^th 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

Old Colleague Update – September 2017

September 10, 2017    ·    Tim Booth    ·    Old Colleagues

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.

Old Colleagues News – August 2017

August 11, 2017    ·    Tim Cullen    ·    Old Colleagues

Season So Far The good news is the club is well positioned in all grades to compete at the business end of season finals. Unfortunately the Club Championship has slipped us by with a narrow lost in the Kentwell Cup last weekend against competition leaders Petersham, the Blue Giants going down 27-25 (at a place called no parking for a mile oval). A couple of unlucky bounces and some fairly dodgy and unexplained decisions by the whistle blower going against us being the difference! (through my blue eyes) With just two rounds to go, this week Saturday 12th August is our last home game and last chance for Old Colleagues to gather at headquarters and support the Blue Giants. Not only that It’s the Club’s second Ladies Day and with the continued expected good weather it should be a real carnival atmosphere as the Blue Giants take on Balmain Rugby. Early Grand Final Win This season has been a popular one for Blue Giant Colts with the club most weekends being able to field two teams. In a first for the club and a first in the Club’s history our Blue Giant Colts 2’s team played Lane Cove Colts 2’s at Tantallon Oval last week end securing a 48-28 win in non other than the Radford Cup. Old Colleagues will Tantallon Oval (concusion park) and of course the late great Ed Radford. A great day for all involved and congratulations to players and coaches Andrew and Richard, fantastic effort and hopefully more silverware to come. “Go the Colleagues” See you Saturday Boothie Vale: Old Colleague Peter Herman It is with sadness that I email to inform Old Colleagues of the passing of Peter Herman. Peter played with distinction for the Colleagues on the wing in the Kentwell Cup during the 1970’s. A speedy and highly competitive winger Peter led the try scoring with 13 tries in the 1977 season. (A Club record for many years) In 1978 Peter was awarded 100 games for the club (with the majority of them being in the first grade). Peter was a quietly spoken man with an engaging smile, popular with his peers he was an integral part of the Colleagues community during that 1970’s period. Peter’s funeral held last Thursday was well represented by Old Colleagues. Peter had struggled with kidney problems over the last few years. While in hospital he contracted a staf infection which saw a serious deterioration in his health. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Herman family at this time. His family can be reassured that he was well regarded by many Old Colleagues. And plenty of lasting fond memories remain at the club and with club members. Social Calendar 2017 Events 12th August – Ladies Day 2 v Balmain 26th August – Colleagues Black Tie Ball 9th September – Grand Final Day 16th September – Presentation Day Woollahra Hotel NSW Suburban Rugby Rep Team 2017 1 Dean Curnow Balmain 2 Dan Midghall Hunters Hill 3 Andrew Buckeridge Waverley 4 Evan Culhane Colleagues 5 Mike Stubbs Petersham 6 Matt Roberts Mosman 7 Steven Morton Hunters Hill 8 Bernie Mauiava -Taulealo Petersham 9 Robert Cattanach Petersham 10 Dan Kelly (c) Colleagues 11 Jordan Rowland Forest 12 Beau Hape Forest 13 Chris Yates Waverley 14 Tiger Parker Drummoyne 15 Duncan Boyd Jones Colleagues 16 Charlie Henley Colleagues 17 Matt Kerr Balmain 18 Campbell Leard Waverley 19 Richard Cottrell Petersham 20 Tom Evans Petersham 21 Tyron Davies Balmain 22 Alex O’Shea Hunters Hill 23 Stan Taura Canterbury   Matt Barlow Coach Dave Burnett Coach Warren Hodge Coach Andrew Donovan Physio Luke Calavassy Manager Photos by www.spaimages.com.au Thanks to our Partners