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A VIEW FROM THE CHAIR A belated and warm welcome to today’s guests and opponents, Guernsey RFC. As ever, everyone’s fingers are crossed for a safe and successful journey across the Channel.

Our opponents have had even more games rescheduled than us, with a combination of canceled planes, frozen pitches, and, last week, a waterlogged pitch (not at TJ’s!!!) causing a postponement.

So we expect fresh and keen opponents today who, with games in hand, will be sure to progress up the league over what remains of the season.

I think last week’s game vs. Henley could be summed up as being “hoisted by our own petard!” Hopefully, some of the unwell players are on parade today, but I fear a few more collected injuries last week, stretching the squad further.

Today, as a club and personally, we would like to thank and acknowledge the playing career of Jonny Ellis, a mainstay at No. 2 in the 1st team for so many years and key to the numerous improvements the club has experienced. With the demands of this level of rugby and a demanding work environment, Jonny has decided to hang up his boots. Well done, Jonny, on a playing career to be proud of.

Kind regards, Shaun

Shaun Hammond

Chairman, Dorking Rugby Club

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A WORD FROM THE DOR Welcome back to the Big Field today!

A special welcome to Guernsey, who have made the trip over for this rearranged fixture.

Guernsey didn’t play last week, while we fell just short against Henley at home—so there’s plenty at stake this afternoon.

I’d also like to extend a warm welcome to Jonny and his wife, Claire, who are joining us for lunch today. It’s a great opportunity to thank our recently retired captain for his contributions to the club.

With Dorking looking to get their season back on track and Guernsey entering a long run of league games leading up to Easter, there’s everything to play for.

Let’s get behind the players and enjoy a cracking game of rugby!

Your DoR, Armand Roux #WACOMB

Armand Roux

Director of Rugby, Dorking Rugby Club

TODAY’S OPPONENTS - GUERNSEY Today, we’re delighted to welcome Guernsey Raiders to The Big Field for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Currently sitting in third place, just four points behind us, the Raiders have had a strong start to the season and will undoubtedly be looking to close that gap today. While we came away with a 59-14 victory in this fixture last season, their impressive form this year suggests a much closer contest is on the cards.

Founded in 1928, Guernsey RFC has a proud history and is a cornerstone of rugby on the Channel Islands. Rebranded as the Guernsey Raiders in 2016 to reflect the evolution of their men’s and women’s sections, the club has continued to grow in stature both on and off the pitch. The Raiders made their National Leagues debut in 2018, marking a significant achievement for an island-based team competing regularly against mainland opposition.

The club has kept a core squad together for several seasons now, which, combined with some astute new signings, appears to be paying dividends.

This stability has allowed them to build cohesion and confidence, making them a contender in National 2 East this season, whilst they sit 8th in the league they have 3 games in had on some teams due to postponements.

We extend a warm welcome to the Guernsey Raiders players, staff, and supporters and look forward to what should be a fantastic game of rugby.

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Women v Belsize Park | Pre-Season

Saturday 31st

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Women v East Grinstead | NC 2 Rd 7 Men v Colchester | Nat 2 Rd 20 Past Players Lunch

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COCK FACTS - JOE ANDRESEN Joe, or “Guernsey Joe” as he’s often affectionately dubbed by his teammates, joined the club ahead of the 2023/24 season and is now in his second season with us. After a two-year spell in Guernsey. Fittingly he’s up next to answer this week’s cock facts.

Joe playing for Guernsey Raiders Earliest DRFC Memory?

I actually made my debut for Guernsey at the big field in 2019! (We won that day sorry!!) or my earliest memory can be when I came to watch the last game of the 22/23 season against Blackheath and that was a great day in the sun and I knew then I wanted to join!

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What was your best memory from last season?

Coming from behind at half time to beat TJ’s at home toward the end of last season to take the title race down to the wire.

What do you like most about playing at DRFC? It has the perfect balance between taking its rugby seriously and upholding high standards on the pitch whilst also really driving the social, family club environment off the pitch - really happy to have decided to play here when moving back to the UK.

Rugby Inspiration?

My Dad - got me into rugby as a youngster and a great role model to have growing up.

If you had to drive from the Big Field to Lands End who from the club would you want in the car with you?

Henry Smith, Scotty Richardson & Bryan Hotson.

Spend a lot of time in the car with them already and it’s always a good gig.

Who would be the last person you’d take?

Callum Powell, after witnessing his poor

Joe ball in hand against Sevenoaks

COCK FACTS - TOM DOBSON Next up to tackle our Cock Facts is Tom Dobson aka Dobbo Junior. A true club stalwart, Tom has been around since he was just five years old, making him practically part of the furniture. Alongside his brother Jake, they form quite the double actespecially when the jungle juice starts flowing...

Rugby inspiration?

Michael Dobson aka The Dobfather.

If you had to drive from the Big Field to Lands End who from the club would you want in the car with you?

Lauren, Nim (Naomi) and Lucia.

Who would be the last person you’d take?

Max Sheldrake, Cal Watson and Olly Rawlinson - for obvious reasons...

What was your best memory in a Dorking shirt?

Being part of the Bomb Squad for Rochford away.... Good game, great win and excellent minibus journey back.

When did you join DRFC and why/ how?

Back in ‘98 at the age of 5. My Dad and brother were already a part of the club so it was a no brainer.

What do you like most about playing at DRFC? It gives me an excuse to wear my Lederhosen!

Earliest DRFC Memory?

During Mini’s rugby we went up to the stoop to play a curtain raiser for the Quins v Wasps game. However we spent the whole afternoon hiding from Trevor Leota because someone broke

Tom Dobson & Jake Dobson A young Tom Dobson, already in a Dorking Shirt!

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COCK TRIVIA How well do you know Dorking Rugby? Been paying attention this season? We’re putting your knowledge to the test at every home game!

1. In round 10 of Nat 2 East, the 1st XV came away comfortable winners against local rivals Worthing Raiders. How many current Dorking players have played for the Raiders?

5/7/9 2. What is the name of the cup for which Guernsey competes against Jersey annually, which also happens to be the second oldest rugby trophy in the world?

Manly/Liam/Siam 3. Out of Dorking RFC and Guernsey Raiders, which club was founded first?

Guernsey/Dorking 4. Which Dorking player averages the highest number of tackles per game at 14+ tackles/game?

Harry Elbrow/Bryan Hotston/Daragh Chambers 5. To the nearest hundred how many miles separate the Big Field with Guernsey’s grounds at Footes Lane?

200/300/400 6. How many Years was Alan Clatworthy President of DRFC? 41/45/49 7. Which famous author lived in exile

on Guernsey and wrote Les Misérables there?

Victor Hugo/Jane Austen/Alexandre Dumas 8. Against which Opposition did Dorking have to play with their shirts inside out?

Clifton/Southend/Redruth 9.What unique and rare type of animal can you find in Guernsey?

White Fox/Blonde Hedgehog/Black Squirrel 10. Which two letters do all Guernsey postcodes begin with?

JE / GY / CI

ANSWERS Flip over to the end of the programme for answers.

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Jake Dobson

Tom Dobson

Harry Elbrow

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Tom Golder

Will Goodfellow

Daragh Chambers

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Full Back/Winger 25 yo | 24/25 Great Outdoor Fitness

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Matty Gwyther

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Cameron Cowell

Arlo Copp

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Hooker 32 yo | Youth Janice & Graham McCarthy

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A WORD FROM THE DOR PLAYERS

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Bryan Hotston

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Steve Howorth

Jasper King

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Ben Mackenzie

Adam Musa

Tom Nairn

Tyler Norwood

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Cameron Osborne Center/Winger 29 yo | Youth Bea

Olly Rawlinson Prop/Hooker 20 yo | Youth The Plough

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Toby McRae

Second Row 27 yo | Youth Merv Overton, Ziggy

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Winger 26 yo | Youth Caroline Theobald

Hooker/Back Row 26 yo | 22/23 Sawkings Architects

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Callum Powell

Tom Powell

Ben Puttick

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Prop 27 yo | 19/20 Available to Sponsor

Dan Riches

Will Sanders

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Prop 44 yo | Youth Available to Sponsor

Will Scholes

Second/Back Row 30 yo | 22/23 Applewood IT

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A WORD FROM THE DOR PLAYERS

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Winger 29 yo | 21/22 Reason Global

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Henley

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Colchester

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Sevenoaks

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This special initiative was launched in March 2017 with a primary aim to fund or part fund specific projects or initiatives in the support of obtaining the highest possible standard and engagement of rugby through DRFC, with particular emphasis on Youth Development.

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John Aarvold Bramley House Martin Ashford Tracy Evans Kevin Beal EfficiencyIT Robert Bennett Paul & Gill Gardner Andrew Chitty Nick & Sarah Gillett Mary Douglas Paul Instone Derek Grieve Mark Janaway Shaun Hammond Jaques Construction Mark & Jo Harrison Jack May David Hemmings Jamie & Pip Merrett John Holder Chris Millar Stewart Irvine O’Halloran & O’Brien Alan King Jim Regan Stuart & Tracey Mitchell Armand Roux Ian Newcastle Nick Smith Roger Parkin Colin Troughton Sir Michael Pickard Michael & Carolyne Walter Michael Spicer Harry Watts Colin Taylor Jonathon Watts Andy Webb Chris Webb Bob White Dominic Wright A big ‘THANK YOU’ to all of our contributors For more information of how to contribute and to request a standing order or donation form, please contact: treasurer@dorkingrfc.com.

LEAGUE TABLE & RESULTS National 2 East Team

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W

D

L

PF

PA

PD

TB

LB

Pts

Tonbridge Juddians

15

14

0

1

564

307

257

13

0

69

Barnes

17

13

0

4

534

324

210

12

4

68

Dorking

15

12

0

3

550

384

166

12

2

62

Canterbury

16

12

0

4

579

359

220

11

1

60

Westcombe Park

16

10

0

6

470

432

39

10

1

51

Bury St Edmunds

17

8

0

9

574

551

23

13

6

51

Henley

16

10

1

5

344

367

-23

5

1

48

Guernsey

14

9

0

5

429

332

97

10

2

48

Old Albanian

16

6

0

10

462

468

-6

10

2

39

Havant

17

6

1

10

448

566

-118

6

3

35

Seenoaks

16

5

11

368

460

-92

5

4

29

Oxford Harlequins

17

3

1

13

424

643

-219

9

3

26

Colchester

16

1

1

14

337

592

-255

8

3

17

Worthing

16

1

0

15

347

645 -298

7

4

15

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Dorking continues to thrive, chasing another record finish in the National Leagues.

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TODAY’S TEAMS DORKING RUGBY SINCE 1921

1

Tom Bristow

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Jamie Dunn

2

Olly Rawlinson

2

Tom Ceillam

3

Max Sheldrake

3

Martinas Dromantas

4

Will Scholes C

4

Brad Webb

5

Jasper King VC

5

Carter Hackett

6

Adam Musa

6

Liam Welch

7

Tom Bloomer

7

Matt Creber C

8

Finn Osborne

8

Jack Colbourne

9

Luke Baldwin

9

Sam Boyland

10

Tom Hardwick

10

Charlie Simmonds

11

Will Sanders

11

Ethan Smith

12

Henry Anscombe

12

Jonathon Dawe

13

Tom Howe

13

Niall McGann

14

Bryan Hotston

14

Anthony Armstrong

15

Max Coyle

15

Callum Roberts

16

Callum Watson

16

James Burger

17

Bryan Karimanzira

17

Tom Bray

18

Daragh Chambers

18

Phil Le Noury

19

Steve Howorth

19

Dale Rutledge

20 Craig Holland

20 Tom Yarwood

TR Arlo Copp Coaching Team Armand Roux - DoR Patrick O’Grady - Backs Coach Jack Bairstow - Backs Coach Will Scholes - Lineout Coach Tom Bristow - Scrum Coach Daniel Mackenzie - S&C Ian Newcastle - Team Manager

Coaching Team Jordan Reynolds - DoR Katie Daunt - Team Manager Luke Jones - Assistant Coach

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TRIVIA & KEYHOLE ANSWERS COCK TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. In round 10 of Nat 2 East, the 1st XV came away comfortable winners against local rivals Worthing Raiders. How many current Dorking players have played for the Raiders?

The answer is 7! Will Scholes, Ryan Maguire, Zak Stephenson, Max Coyle, Henry Anscombe, Tom Golder & Craig Holland have all had stints with our south coast neighbours.

2. What is the name of the cup for which Guernsey competes against Jersey annually, which also happens to be the second oldest rugby trophy in the world?

Guernsey and Jersey play the Siam Cup every year and it was first contested in 1920.

3. Out of Dorking RFC and Guernsey Raiders, which club was founded first?

Guernsey was founded first in 1913 whereas Dorking RFC was in 1921.

4. To the nearest hundred how many miles separate the Big Field with Guernsey’s grounds at Footes Lane?

200 was the correct answer as there are 158 miles separating the Big Field & Footes Lane.

5. How many Years was Alan Clatworthy President of DRFC? Alan Clatworthy was president of DRFC for a remarkable 45 years.

6. Which Dorking player averages the highest number of tackles per game at 14+ tackles/game?

Before he got injured, Harry Elbrow was averaging 14.36 tackles per game, the highest amongst the squad.

7. Which famous author lived in exile on Guernsey and wrote Les Misérables there?

Victor Hugo, exiled to Guernsey for 15 years, found inspiration on the island, where he wrote Les Misérables and Toilers of the Sea. 8. Against which Opposition did Dorking have to play with their shirts inside out?

The correct answer was Redruth, following an oversight in the lead up to the game the only solution to avoid a kit clash was for Dorking to reverse their shirts.

9. What unique and rare type of animal can you find in Guernsey?

Blonde Hedgehogs! They are unique to the channel islands and Guernsey in particular.

Apparently due to a genetic variation that is thought to have developed due to the islands’ isolated ecosystems.

10. Which two letters do all Guernsey postcodes begin with?

Guernsey postcodes start with GY. Unlike mainland UK, Guernsey uses a unique postal code system tailored to the island, with GY codes identifying specific areas or properties..

‘THROUGH THE KEYHOLE’ ANSWERS This week’s mistery personality is: Tom Bristow

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