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VOLUME 27 ISSUE 7 $5.00 (INC GST) Saturday May 18, 2013

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BarflyBuzz awards now runs the kitchen and a series of lively functions is coming up, the first on June 5 with Tom Lawton and John O’Shea topping the bill and Peter Fenton as MC. You can’t get better than that. Tickets Much sadness over the death in Yamba last Sunday from the website www.rugbyclub.com.au. of Trish Douglas, mother of Waratahs & Wallaby player Such is the pulling power of speakers Peter Kane Douglas and his brothers Jake and Luke. She FitzSimons and Bill Pulver that in a time of rugby suffered a stroke on the plane to London last year to lunches galore, Eastwood’s big do at the Boulevard see Kane play in a Test match. There will be a minutes Hotel on Friday week is a sell-out! We presume silence before Kane and Jake’s club Southern Districts, Fitzy, who once played with the Woodies, will be whose players will wear black armbands, play Sydney wearing a blue and white bandana. University at Forshaw Park today. Spotted at the Steyne hotel mingling with Manly When he was playing 69 Tests, more than any Marlins players was dual international Lote Tuqiri. other Wallaby prop, and winning 130 caps for the But no, he isn’t poised to quit the Wests Tigers and Waratahs, Saturdays were a comparative breeze for return to rugby. Lote was there to celebrate the 50th Al Baxter. Now the day starts at 8.30 with Al and wife birthday of his old Waratah coach Brian Melrose. Jen ferrying sons Finn, 8, and Ed, 6, to play for the As an hilarious aperitif for the third Test against the Clovelly Eagles, with Al an assistant coach of both British Lions at Homebush the next day, might we teams. Their other son Henry, 3, can’t wait to pull on recommend a Night of Rugby Comedy with the boots. Then Al, proving a natural for TV, is off to England’s Gareth Chilcott, Scot Ian Robertson, join the ABC commentary team and wait, there’s Welshman Scott Quinnell and our own Peter more. If the Waratahs are playing at home, he then FitzSimons swapping gags and insults. It will be heads to the game as part of his duties as a Board held at the City Recital Hall in Angel Place on Friday, member of Waratahs Rugby. July 5. I can assure you they are four of the funniest They say that inside every fat man is a thin man men in world rugby. Contact www.cityrecitalhall.com fighting to get out. Remember Adrian Skeggs, the for tickets at $95 a pop. giant Wallaby prop who played for Warringah, NSW Congratulations to Jimmy Hilgendorf and wife and Queensland? When he ballooned to 160 kg, the Kate on the arrival of their first child, a son Jack, Moose, harking to how his mum had died which may mean that the Eastwood flyhalf’s prematurely from similar problems, underwent major travelling days are over. Apart from the Waratahs, stomach surgery to shed 50kg. Now he looks fit Western Force and Melbourne Rebels, his CV enough to play. After stints playing or coaching in includes club footy in Italy and Japan. Natal, the UK, Cuba, the West Indies and Namibia, Remember David Croft, the red-haired winger who he is back in Sydney doing marketing work for the kicked a bucket of goals for Sydney University? His Tall Ships. son Richard made his debut for the Students in fifth A rare happening in Manly v Warringah fourth grade last Saturday, and swept in for a hat trick of grade last Saturday when brothers Alex and Robbie tries. Among his team-mates were Scott Stumbles, Pickering were the respective No 8s. One of Alex’s David Dillon, Jack Farrer and Julian James, whose Warringah team-mates was prop Omiros Fanariotis, dad Brian was a notable in league with South who played 14 times for the Greek national team. Sydney. With Wallaby Mark Hartill as President and an Trust Norths to have funny man Vince Sorrenti and enthusiastic new General Manager Gerard Boyle British Lions coach Warren Gatland topping the bill working hard behind the scenes, new life has been at their Bon Andrews lunch at Dockside, Cockle Bay breathed into the venerable Rugby Club in the city. A on Friday, June 14. For tickets, call 9906 6400. new chef who is a finalist in the coming Chefs Table

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SOUTH’S CAPTAIN LEADS FROM THE FRONT

JONO HAYES After several years of being in and out of the Southern Districts team, Jono Hayes was rocked when coach Cam Blades took him aside at the start of the season. “Jono, this is your big opportunity,” he said. “You’re going to be the captain.” The personable young flanker who idolises Wallaby hero George Smith couldn’t believe his ears but with last year’s grand final captain John Ulugia going to Easts, the spot had to be filled. It was an inspired choice. With Hayes the heart and soul of proceedings, exuberant Souths have won every game and are sharing the competition lead. Explaining his choice, Blades says: “I like my captains to operate in the ruck area and Jono is very good there. He works really hard. He’s not a hot head and communicates well with referees.” “I like to take the lead and keep on top of things,” says Hayes, who trialled with the Brumbies in 2009. He took another big chance when Sean Doyle went to Ireland midway through last season. Jono was given the No 7 jumper, adopted a more professional approach and played in the grand final. Not surprisingly for an open-side flanker, his favourite player is George Smith, who has more than 100 Test caps in his portfolio. “I never miss a chance of watching him play,” says the 24 year old carpenter. “His impact over the ball. He never chases it like a headless chook.” Born in sun-toasted Cronulla, Jono says: “I grew up living on the beach, riding my surfboard and swimming.” He went to Woolooware High, where he played as centre, won some medals at Wanda Surf Club and did his apprenticeship as a carpenter at what he describes as the mansions of Vaucluse and Mosman. Want a carpenter? Call Hayes Carpentry. Souths are ambitious to go one better after their gallant grand final loss of last year. “We’re a young team and already we’re better than last year,” said Jono, whose last word was to ensure girl-friend Chloe got a mention. - by Terry Smith Photo: www.seiserphotography.com

Everyone’s talking about Folau, but who was Harold Hardwick? by Jim Webster

Wow! We’ve all been taken aback by Israel Folau these past few weeks and know that he’s going to make a serious impact on the British & Irish Lions during their visit. This fellow has just about everything you could ever want.He’s quick off the mark, an elusive runner, can spot an opening in the blink of an eye, is much taller and more superior in those high leaps for the ball than almost all others and when he spots that line there’s just no stopping him. In a very short time indeed, Folau has become the next biggest name in Australian rugby and aren’t we fortunate to have him playing fullback for the HSBC Waratahs. We’re improving weekly under the open-plan style instituted by coach Michael Cheika – and we might now even sneak into the finals – but the huge influence Folau has had on the team as a whole cannot be underestimated. Before his emergence, I was of the view that Jesse Mogg from the Brumbies should be the Wallabies’ fullback; now I’ve changed my opinion and feel Folau should be our man when the first muster of 25 players for the Wallabies’ camp is announced tomorrow. Besides his ability to run/jump/pass, what Folau has demonstrated is his wonderful versatility, having moved successfully at the elite level through three codes of football and very few can boast of having done that. His name was favourably tossed around at a luncheon this writer attended last week with Honorary Life Members of the NSW Rugby Union. Over a red wine or two, his name was spoken of as being one of the best we’ve seen for ages. It was left to sound mixer, documentary filmmaker, raconteur, poet and author Peter (Fab) Fenton, who squeezed in coaching the Sydney 5 representative team and is an ardent historian, who alerted us to another rugby person who had even more beguiling skills and versatility in

different sports. Not just sports where a football is kicked around, but in entirely different sports! He was referring, of course, to Harold Hardwick. You simply won’t believe his tale. Raised in Balmain, Hardwick went to Fort Street High (had to mention that, being an Old Boy myself) where his freestyle swimming skills quickly began to emerge. He won heaps of State and Australian titles and in 1912 represented Australasia at the Stockholm Olympics (Australia and New Zealand sent a combined team). Hardwick was eliminated in the 100m semifinals, but won bronze medals in both the 400m and 1500m freestyles. Finally, he won gold in the 4 x 200m freestyle relay with Cecil Healy, Leslie Boardman and Malcolm Champion, splitting 2m 31.2s for the fastest leg of the quartet. On returning home, Hardwick stopped swimming at the top level, but helped win a few State championships with Manly Surf Club. He also played rugby and made Eastern S u b u r b s ’ f i r s t- g r a d e l i n e u p , w i n n i n g a premiership with them in 1913. In 1910, he had been selected to play for NSW against a visiting American universities team. But Hardwick’s sporting endeavours hadn’t finished. In 1914 he won the NSW amateur heavyweight boxing championship, the following year turned professional and promptly claimed the national championship. In his final bout in 1916 he was knocked out by Les Darcy, after earlier breaking two of Darcy’s front teeth! But Hardwick continued to give much of himself to Australia. He served in World War 1 in the Middle East and during World War 2 as a lieutenant-colonel he commanded the 1st Cavalry Division Signals from 1940-42, rising to the rank of colonel. He died of a coronary occlusion in 1959 aged 70. So when thinking of sporting versatility, Hardwick takes a lot of beating…. playing just league, AFL and rugby’s pretty darned easy compared with what Hardwick did.

Sydney Premier Rugby

MATCH PREVIEWS

by Terry Smith

Cam Blades, newly appointed coach of the Combined NSW-Qld Country team to play the British and Irish Lions in Newcastle on June 11, hopes to celebrate by plotting a victory over premiers Sydney University for his unbeaten Southern Districts team. It would be some measure of revenge for last year’s 15-14 grand final loss after the Rebels had led 14-3. The ABC TV cameras will be at Forshaw Rugby Park to record the action. The old Wallaby prop, who once played for Australia A and NSW against the 2001 Lions in the space of four days, deserves to be taking a further step up the coaching ladder because Souths play a most attractive as well as effective brand of rugby that is bristling with energy. With a third of Shute Shield matches completed, Souths and Eastwood share the lead as a result of the Woodies picking up six bonus points as a counter to Souths winning their first round clash 18-16. They are six points ahead of Manly, who walloped Warringah 42-24, with Northern Suburbs, who are coming off losses to Southern Districts and Sydney University, one point further back and University two more behind. University, bereft of so many Super Rugby players, turned from a sleeping giant into a tiger in walloping Norths in a Friday night game at University Oval last week, prompting Norths coach Scott Fava to declare, “We were overpowered mentally. They came out with an intensity and fire which lasted the whole game.”

SOUTHERN DISTRICTS v SYDNEY UNIVERSITY At Forshaw Park Sydney University have plucked halfback Jake Gordon from Colts to play in this grand final replay against Southern Districts. Unlike many of the club’s young players, he doesn’t have Australian Schools on his CV. Jake is simply a Sydney University junior who lives round the corner in Newtown. He gets his chance following an injury to Jock7 Merriman. But forget the rookies. The hard core of Tim Davidson, Tom Carter and last year’s grand final

Parramatta’s No.4 Pena Dakuiniviti is one of several new faces in the Two Blues side

hero David Hickey are the ones who get this Sydney University team ticking. This was blatantly obvious when the Students played quite superbly to demolish Northern Suburbs 41-13 last week. Souths are an entertaining outfit. Watch for their No 8 Lopeti Timani to exhibit the spectacular skills that have prompted the Melbourne Rebels to sign him to a contract for next season. Another important figure for the Rebels is flyhalf Rohan Saifoloi, who tops the Shute Shield point-scorers with 67. Tip: University

EASTERN SUBURBS v PARRAMATTA At Woollahra Parramatta, coming off a 47-18 loss to Eastwood, who scored a flurry of tries in the second half, have lost gun fly-half Dan Rawaqa with a back problem and Koni Tuitupou, Luke Troy and 7

Pena Dakuiniviti are new faces in the pack. Dan Yakopo’s younger brother Sam gets the No 10 jumper. Another negative for the Two Blues is that Andrew Cox and Tom Woods won’t return for another week. Easts are back in tenth spot after being pipped 23-22 by Wests as a result of blowing two tries with the line wide open, one of these blunders resulting in Wests scoring a length of the field try. New faces today are Clay Brodie at prop and Damon Anderson in the centre. Parramatta are without their big guns, but Easts will have to lift.

rower Alfred Pinomi and flyhalf Jack Debreczeni.

Tip: Parramatta

NORTHERN SUBURBS v RANDWICK

Warringah are a battered bunch following a 42-24 loss to Manly in a pulsating local derby and coach Haig Sare wants his players to forget about the physicality of last week, relax and play some running rugby. Injuries have wrought changes. Vinny Wright comes into the second row, Jake Butcher replaces in-form Boyd Killingworth at No 8 and a new centre pairing is Ed Doyle and Tevita Talisonua. Tip: West Harbour

At North Sydney Oval No panic at Norths. As a follow-up to losses to heavyweights Souths and Sydney University, the only team change is Hugh Sinclair at No 8 for Pat Sio, who has been picked in the Australian Under 20s. Today they are at home to Randwick, who swept to an 80-7 victory against Penrith at Nepean Rugby Park. Norths coach Scott Fava is wary. “It’s the first time Penrith have been flogged like that,” he said. “Souths and Sydney Uni could manage only in the low thirties against them.” Coach Wade Kelly obviously is doing some good things with his young Randwick team. Tip: Norths

West Harbour will be looking for another strong game from flanker Cohen Masson

WARRINGAH v WEST HARBOUR At Pittwater Rugby Park Coach Matt Briggs thinks his Western Suburbs youngsters, who jumped to a share of sixth spot with Warringah, could strengthen their grip on a play-off spot if they can topple Warringah and follow up with a bonus point victory over winless Penrith. Wests are coming off a 23-22 disposal of Easts despite a nightmare first half in which they had two players yellow carded while hit with a 10-1 penalty count. Strong contributors for Wests were flanker Cohen Masson, skipper Tom Games, second8

Winger Rennie Lautolo was one of Randwick’s try scorers in last weeks game against Penrith

EASTWOOD v GORDON

PENRITH v MANLY

At Millner Field

At Nepean Rugby Park

The Woodies might be poised for their seventh bonus point in as many matches, but coach John Manenti says: “Gordon played very well against us in a trial. We’re not underestimating them.”

Good news for Manly is that skipper Tim Fairbrother has turned down offers from two New Zealand Super Rugby franchises to complete the season with the Marlins. He is going to be a key figure when the big matches come round in August and September.

Still, the Woodies closed with a flurry of tries to sink Parramatta 47-18 and grab a share of the lead with Southern Districts. Old favourite Gareth Palamo comes off the bench to replace Locky McCaffery at flanker and with Jared Barry being rested, Sione Tau gets a game at No 8 and Shanin Proctor is the new halfback. Tip: Eastwood

next week’s

GAMES Round 8

SATURDAY, MAY 25 Parramatta v Warringah at Merrylands RSL Rugby Park (ABC TV Game) West Harbour v Penrith at Concord Oval

In spite of Penrith not winning a game to date, Manly are treating the Emus with respect, especially as they are playing at home.

Manly v Northern Suburbs at Manly Oval Randwick v Southern Districts at Coogee Oval

“Anyone who thinks he can coast could find himself coasting at 1.30pm in reserve grade next week,” said coach Phil Blake.

Gordon v Sydney University at Chatswood Oval Eastwood v Eastern Suburbs at TG Millner Field

Tip: Manly

TIPSTERS PANEL Sean Maloney Fox Sports

Dilip Kumar Former ARU Chairman

Gordon Bray Rugby Commentator

Terry Smith Sports Journo

Jim Webster Rugby Journo

Brett Papworth ABC TV

Kerry Chikarovski

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‘A Night of Rugby Comedy’ will feature Wales and Lions player Scott Quinnell, England and Lions prop Gareth Chilcott and former Scotland fly-half Ian Robertson. For some Southern Hemisphere balance there is journalist, author and ex-Wallaby Peter FitzSimons. To book a magical night of rugby story-telling and stinging one-liners go to: http://www.cityrecitalhall.com Tickets are $95.00 per person; VIP Cocktail Packages are $295.00 per person.

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3.10 PM

FORSHAW RUGBY PARK Saturday May 18

Referee: Angus Gardner Assistant Referees: Darren Bradley, Charles Hartson

SOUTHERN DISTRICTS

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

Red, White, Sky Blue and Black

Blue and Gold Alistair King 1. James Willan 2. Sam Talakai 3. Sam Jeffries 4. Liam Winton 5. Tom Boidin 6. David Hickey 7. (C) Tim Davidson 8. Jake Gordon 9. Stefano Hunt 10. Greg Jeloudev 11. Tom Carter 12. Michael Hodge 13. Tom Kingston 14. Alex Rokobaro 15. Coach/es: Malone / Avery / Playford

1. Duncan Chubb 2. Steve Fualau 3. Tim Metcher 4. Andrew Leota 5. Jed Holloway 6. Luke Smart 7. Jono Hayes (C) 8. Lopeti Timani 9. Grayson Hart 10. Rohan Saifoloi 11. Alex Gibbon 12. Apo Latunipulu 13. Denny Godinet 14. Oleni Ngungutau 15. Ben Volavola Coach/es: Blades / Barr

2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 1.25 Referee: Darren Bradley Bench 1. Michael Alaalatoa 2. Andrew Sulter 3. Dennis Swann 4. Bon Maui 5. Jake Douglas 6. Mick Kauter 7. Matt Swann 8. Marcus Carbone

9. Cain Rangi 10. Brendan Hikaka 11. Dominic Bower 12. Ollie Samuelu 13. Filimu Finau 14. Rob McDowell 15. Rayhan Laulala Coach/es: Delaney/Smith

1. Matt Mafi 2. Elliot Messara 3. Jo Akira 4. Byron Hodge 5. Tom Heslop 6. Benn Melrose 7. Josh Ellice-Flint 8. Hugo Dessens

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

Richard Draper Jack Macklin Levi Dodd James McMahon Dane McCarthy James Dargaville Stuart Dunbar Stumbles/Hovey/Roberts

3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 12.00 Referee: Charles Hartson 1. William Austin 2. Damian Byrne 3. Cam Betham 4. Daniel Johnston 5. Samuel Boggs 6. Zaxian Goode 7. Michael Osmond (C) 8. Sione Kepu

9. Jake Holman 10. Bryant Hall 11. Amanaki Palalani 12. David Reilly 13. Andrew Drake 14. Joel Smith 15. Jesse McGregor Coach/es: Byrne/Smart

1. Richard Quigley 2. Daniel Simpson 3. Alistair Ryan 4. Harry Marples 5. Jordan Chapman 6. Oliver Gresham 7. Michael Pollastri 8. Hugh Frazer

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

Duncan Boyd-Jones Cameron Mason Willie DuPlessis Ben Murray Oliver L'Estrange Fetuli Talanoa Ben Cannon Hudd/Allardice

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.45 Referee: James Marshall 1. Joseph Giardullo 2. Thomas Dawes 3. Marcel Sampson 4. Samuel Lindsay 5. Hassan Saad 6. Tim Dwyer (C) 7. Gabe Castro 8. Edward Leaney

9. James Conlon 10. Robert James 11. Nicholas Turner 12. Ricky Column 13. Kane Rasmussen 14. Patrick Burns 15. Samuel Furbank Coach/es: O'Brien/Brown

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Scott Cameron Tim Reid Al O'Donnell Charlie Boyce Tom Halliday Andrew Hunter David Pohlen Anthony Pohlen

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

Cale Holmes James Swann Ben Lenehan Jack Sullivan Sam English Connor Foley Cameron Lawrence Cameron/Pope/Jans 11

3.00 PM

NEPEAN RUGBY PARK Saturday May 18

Referee: Anthony Moyes Assistant Referees: Brendon Farrar, James Ardern

MANLY

PENRITH

Red and Blue

Black, Green, Red and Gold

Andrew Collins 1. Dave Porecki 2. (C) Tim Fairbrother 3. Dave Shotton 4. Phoenix Battye 5. Harry Bergelin 6. Daniel Alley 7. Dylan Sigg 8. Adam Crerar 9. BJ Hartmann 10. Richard Hooper 11. Joe Christie 12. Brian Sefanaia 13. Damien Reti 14. Marshall Milroy 15. Coach/es: Blake / Cummins

1. Peter Niumata 2. Kerren Straker 3. Nigel Vaifale 4. Tyrone Emelio 5. Sione Pusi Fifita 6. David Reopoama 7. Adam Barrington 8. Willie Tooala 9. Siaa`Taveuveu (C) 10. Fokolulu Taumalolo 11. Paula Katoa 12. James Umu 13. Wilson Silipa 14. Keori Okati 15. Campbell Hislop Coach/es: T. Tuipulotu / Lamond

2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 1.25 Referee: Brendon Farrar Bench 1. Heath Toon 2. Ethan Robinson-Mate 3. Sione Matangi 4. Caleb White 5. Tukolovatu Manu 6. Vai Sosaite 7. Owen Crozier (C) 8. Suafai Soliola

9. George Magalogo 10. Simone Moelasi 11. Jesse Leota 12. Henry Lilomaiava 13. Paueli Halafihi 14. Kampo Sione 15. Lance Pritchard Coach/es: B. Tuipolotu/Su

1. Tyrone Rota 2. John Wunder 3. Jimmy Gentle 4. Brad Meaney 5. Karel Lloyd 6. Mitch Gibson 7. Mitch Daniel 8. Harry Edwards

9. Max Wood 10. Tom Chesters (C) 11. Mitch Kay 12. Anthony Calavassy 13. Jacob Woodhouse 14. James Arnold 15. Cameron Pyne Coach/es: Brown/Wilson

3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 12.00 Referee: James Ardern 1. Junior Toa 9. John Blackwell 2. Jeff Piukala 10. Setu Kereti 3. Bernard Leslie 11. Jeremy Tafau 4. Matt Childs 12. Sale Eliu 5. Etoni Tuiaki 13. Trent Childs 6. Luke Warwick-Smith 14. David Afu 7. John Ford 15. Cameron Boyd 8. Toa Puikala Coach/es: Vale/Blackwell

1. Dave Hart 2. Will Pasi 3. John Baranyi 4. Deon Conning 5. Jack Wesson 6. Robbie Pickering 7. Danny Boland 8. Carrick May

9. Jack Brisby 10. Anthony Bergelin (C) 11. Josh Carolan 12. Pete Squires 13. John Fakai 14. Marty McNamara 15. Tim Carmichael Coach/es: Murphy/Donkin

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.45 Referee: James Walker 1. Sione Pasi 2. Joel Toemohenga 3. Tomasi Vaihu 4. Tevita Danford 5. Katsua Vailala 6. King Tuipolotu 7. Sione Tukuafu 8. Ika Latu 12

9. Sitiveni Kinikini Jnr 10. Teki Tuipulotu 11. Wayne Buckley 12. Sisi Maea 13. Elia Moriso 14. Sisi Tuipulotu 15. Siaosi Liumaunu Coach/es: King Tuipolotu

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Adam Catarius Tom Slaymaker Tom Mooney Christian James Chris Soderman James Watson Mike Ellis Lachie Beattie

9. Will Thompson 10. Sam Lloyd-Green 11. Vincent Ryan 12. Luke Perry 13. Anthony Godson 14. Sullivan Jones 15. Joe Metuisela (C) Coach/es: Kelly/Crerar

3.00 PM

NORTH SYDNEY OVAL Saturday May 18

Referee: Richard Goswell Assistant Referees: Jason Johnson, Colm McCaughan

northern Suburbs

RANDWICK

Red and Black

Myrtle Green Faitotoa Asa 1. Nio Halangahu 2. Richard Aho 3. Geoff Ingram 4. Lai Vatadroka 5. (C) Seilala Lam 6. Tom Connor 7. Peter Samu 8. Harrison Boileau 9. Cayden Matehaere 10. Timothy Wright 11. David Horwitz 12. Terrence Hepetema 13. Rennie Lautolo 14. Ethan Ford 15. Coach/es: Wade Kelly

1. Nic Lah 2. Will Weeks 3. Karl Truijens 4. Matt White 5. Chris Thomson 6. Ben Matwijow 7. AJ Gilbert (C) 8. Hugh Sinclair 9. Liam Walker 10. Scott Daruda 11. Corey Brown 12. Chris Tuatara-Morrison 13. Bill Meakes 14. Blake Murray 15. Liam Windon Coach/es: FAVA / WILSON

2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 1.25 Referee: Graham Cooper Bench 1. Dan Murray 9. Michael Dowsett 2. Scott Podmore 10. Jack Grant 3. Connor Healey 11. Matt Gordon 4. Luke Heavey 12. Lachlan Porteous 5. Michael O'Hea 13. Michael Freeman 6. Lewis Dwyer 14. Zander Pedan 7. Tim Fitzgerald (C) 15. Sam Myers 8. Terito Mareikura-Ellery Coach/es: Stokes / Seale

1. Tristan Goodbody 9. James Helliwell 2. Pat Hodgetts 10. Toby Browne 3. Chris Baumann 11. Brock Davies 4. William Carrick Smith 12. Keith Masima 5. Bryce Speechley 13. Callum Fryer 6. Junior Taavili 14. Nathan Roye 7. Nathan Paila 15. Mark Koteczky 8. David Parsons Coach/es: Jayson Brewer

3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 12.00 Referee: Jason Johnson 1. James Knight 2. Geoff Wells 3. Gody Schuster 4. Seb MacGougin 5. Josh Spreag 6. Ben Browne 7. Riki Tawhara 8. Ciarin Macwhite

9. Dom Longhurst 10. Chris Burnett 11. Anthony Shortis 12. Lewis Adams 13. Charlie Evans 14. Justin Shortis 15. Rob Richardson Coach/es: Horan / Benstead

1. Alex Epa Iosefa 2. Thomas Weber 3. Steve Noriega 4. Timothy Murray 5. Jonathon Ellis 6. Tasi Fonua 7. David Vizer 8. Todd Martin

9. Mark Bannon 10. Samuel Muller 11. Peter Wright 12. James White 13. Tom Joseph 14. Andrew Wing Kee 15. Brendan Davis Coach/es: Brent Kelly

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.45 Referee: Colm McCaughan 1. Colm McCormack 2. Hiram Brooke 3. Andrew Dovgan 4. Will Callanan 5. Keith Coassin 6. Wildan Olley 7. James Fitzgerald 8. Oscar Doughty

9. James Stokes 10. Rory Marples 11. James Nakkan 12. Sam Palmer 13. P J Cameron 14. Daniel Hiep 15. Xavier McCoy Coach/es: Crowe / Moore

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Michael Celona Jarrod O'Hara Sam Lolo Nathan De Pasquale William Munro Chris Barron Scott Kennedy Matthew O'connor

9. Sam Bartlett 10. Ben Allard 11. Toese Vou Siutu 12. Alfred Paea 13. Allan Thompson 14. Thomas Hiddleston 15. Jordan-Lee Simi Coach/es: Matt Buckland 13

3.00 PM

PITTWATER RUGBY PARK Saturday May 18

Referee: Nathan Pearce Assistant Referees: Dominic McCarthy, Ben Wawn

WARRINGAH

WEST HARBOUR

Green and White

Red, White and Black David Lolohea 1. (C) Reg De Jager 2. Vaughan Lomax 3. Alfred Pinomi 4. Chris Simons 5. Matt Coles 6. Cohen Masson 7. Vaka Manu 8. David Osofua 9. Jack Debreczeni 10. Tito Mua 11. Winston Wilson 12. Henry Seavula 13. Alofa Alofa 14. Dylan Taikato-Simpson 15. Coach/es: Briggs / Lomax

1. BEN RYAN 2. LUKE HOLMES 3. WAYNE BORSAK 4. BEN ADAMS 5. VINCENT WRIGHT 6. SAM WARD 7. MARK PORPIGLIA 8. JAKE BUTCHER 9. JOSH HOLMES 10. DAVE HARVEY 11. BRAD DIXON 12. EDWARD DOYLE 13. TEVITA TALISONUA 14. CONRAD GILLINGHAM 15. DAVE FELTSCHEER Coach/es: Sare / Cullum

2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 1.25 Referee: Dominic McCarthy Bench 1. Richard Southan 2. Rob Kelly 3. Luke Preston 4. Jordan Reid 5. Nick Hughes-Clapp 6. Tristan Stanley 7. James Casey 8. Pierce Howell

9. Scott Bradley 10. Dan Jones 11. Matt Hastie 12. Jackson Selby 13. Phil Cook 14. Josh Gerrard 15. Josh Gillard Coach/es: Coleman/Johnston

1. James Horocks 2. Murray Scoles 3. Rhys Sawford 4. Adam Bretherick 5. Tom Hikila 6. Bradford Kapa 7. Tom Andrews 8. Alex Fox

9. Max Beer 10. Kiwi Kapene-Belcher 11. Lucas Baxter 12. Nua Alone 13. Graeme Kolomalu 14. Wes Talanoa 15. Tim Hansen Coach/es: Muller/Idstein

3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 12.00 Referee: Ben Wawn 1. Tom Cummins 2. Ben Benson 3. Ryan Trbojevich 4. Mike Ritchie 5. Toby Paten 6. Sam Reid 7. Bruce Dando 8. Dan Copping

9. Rohan Longmore 10. Ryan Butcher 11. Doug Dalziel 12. Chris Arnold 13. Sean Davies 14. Brian O'toole 15. Pat Beck Coach/es: Sullivan/Andrews

1. Pat Micallef 2. Pat Andrews 3. Leveni Latu 4. Sean Little 5. Tom Lonsdale 6. Jono Midghall 7. Daniel Midghall 8. Jack Naylor

9. Igo Faaui 10. Henry Seavula 11. Jim Vosacaike 12. Iain Taylor 13. Elkan Tanuvasa 14. Stephen James 15. Jim Pike Coach/es: Treweek/Hansen

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.45 Referee: Stephen Macvean 1. Omiros Fanariotis 2. Matt Wedlake 3. Ben Field 4. Hamish Finch 5. Will Fitzgerald 6. Alex Pickering 7. Matt Wells 8. Tim Dalecki 14

9. Craig Edmondson 10. Alex Mathieson 11. Scott Kiely 12. Tom Malcolm 13. Mavoni Latu 14. Andrew Dummett 15. Rob Cotterill Coach/es: Sheeran/Gerrard

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Ryan Coombs Tim Erbs Leon Latu Ben Dalgleish Luke Stewart Rory Mc Arthur Benji Foliola Tevita Lavaki

9. Patu Wihongi 10. Max Watson 11. Billy Hicks 12. Will Thorpe 13. Joe Tuvitu 14. Paul High 15. Timoci Vulaca Coach/es: Horrocks

3.00 PM

T.G. MILLNER FIELD Saturday May 18

Referee: Jamie McGregor Assistant Referees: Blair York, Mark Compton

GORDON

EASTWOOD

Tartan

Blue and White

(C) Tobias Guikabau 1. James Handlin 2. Willy Maumalanga 3. Roni Scarano 4. Mark Johnson 5. Seb Murphy 6. Gordon Broome 7. Jono Broome 8. Terry Preston 9. Eric Moss 10. Vesi Tokalaulevu 11. Tom Matthews 12. Mark Preston 13. Richie Williams 14. Mitch Walton 15. Coach/es: Grier / Hopkins / Wallace

1. Marty Plokstys 2. Hugh Roach 3. Dylan Brass 4. Steve Cummins 5. Mitch Lees 6. Gareth Palamo 7. Hugh Perrett (C) 8. Sione Tau 9. Shanin Proctor 10. Jimmy Hilgendorf 11. Nick Batger 12. Tom Hill 13. Michael McDougall 14. Nick Reily 15. Ben Batger Coach/es: Manenti / Woodhouse

2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 1.25 Referee: Blair York Bench 1. Ferro Faalago 2. Todd Pearce 3. Robert Lagudi 4. James Neale 5. Jack Warfield 6. Chris Dan 7. Kyle Shewan 8. Joey Afualo

9. Pat O'Connor 10. Jai Ayoub 11. Tim Williams 12. Blake Sutton 13. Jack Hammond 14. Mark Frost 15. Barney Wood Coach/es: Nilan/Harrison

1. Jack Parfitt 2. Levi Vono 3. Salesi Maumalanga 4. Matt Hopkins 5. Andrew Turner 6. Mark Williams 7. Cam Thorburn 8. Luke Rissman

9. Hamish McGilvray 10. Ryan Matthews 11. Michael Manners 12. Viv Maumalanga 13. Matt McDougall 14. Nick Walker 15. Will Shirvington Coach/es: Neil Tunnah

3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 12.00 Referee: Mark Compton 1. Sam Behan 2. Tannous Ferris 3. Daniel Minto 4. Lachlan Parker 5. Matt Prestipino 6. Tom Ellem 7. Dave Piukala 8. George Kent

9. Robbie Cattanach 10. Dave Sutton 11. Alex Del Moro 12. Ben James 13. Gus McEntyre 14. Ben Coady 15. James Martin Coach/es: Moore/Ahearn

1. Aritema Ralulu 2. Michael Balk 3. Michael Cunneen 4. Ben Rokomaqisa 5. Alex Knight 6. Peter Brush 7. Robert Roles 8. Mitch Lockley

9. Mitch Hyde 10. Neil Smail 11. Matthew Vaughan 12. Henry Carmichael 13. Beau Wilson 14. Tim Bowen 15. Tom Coupland Coach/es: Richard Grant

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.45 Referee: David Jones-Prichard 1. Harry Morton 9. Ben Graham 2. James McWade 10. Patrick Hilgendorf 3. Asovalu (Days) Siaosi 11. Paul Cividin 4. Murray Johnson 12. Alex Maguire 5. Chris Hickey 13. James Ugarte 6. Nick Johnson 14. Tim McDonald 7. Elisha Lamalu-Leota 15. Ben Abood 8. Jason Haviea Coach/es: Blacker/Kirkby

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Simon Clarke Sam Milgate Jamie Sandilands Fabrisio Borghi Michael Hegarty James Wolf/Matt Waugh Clement Negrier Stephen Williams

9. Joe Nale 10. Matt Bell 11. Matt Ashcroft 12. Chris Hipsley 13. Greg Dunn 14. Ossie Saqa 15. Daniel Campbell Coach/es: Brett Gibson 15

WOOLLAHRA OVAL Saturday May 18 Referee: Tim Wills Assistant Referees: Matt Kellahan, Paul Worsley 3.00 PM

Eastern suburbs

PARRAMATTA

Red, White and Blue

Navy Blue and Royal Blue Nick Blacklock 1. Myles Hunkin 2. Luke Troy 3. Pena Dakuiniviti 4. Adam Coleman 5. Josh Kaifa 6. Rodney Ma'a 7. William Tuitupou 8. Troy Lobendahn 9. Sam Yakopo 10. Damien Fakafanua 11. Tukia Muli 12. Dan Yakopo 13. Moses Tavola 14. (C) Soseni Anesi 15. Coach/es: Christini / Fasavalu / MacDonald

1. Sione Kolo 2. Alex Walker 3. Clay Brodie 4. Keliti Vaingalo 5. Richard Stanford 6. Andrew Shaw 7. Ryan Hodson 8. Pauliasi Taumoepeau (C) 9. Luke Irwin 10. Henry Hudson 11. Damon Anderson 12. Angus Sinclair 13. Apakuki Ma'afu 14. Anton Lavin 15. Will Fay Coach/es: Bakewell / Aitken / Lipman

2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 1.25 Referee: Matt Kellahan Bench 1. Cooper Chapman 2. Nick Hensley (C) 3. Tom Kolo 4. Ed Archibald 5. Gabe Passmore 6. James Graham 7. Israel Stephens 8. Sam Stitcher

9. James Burroughs 10. James Devlin 11. Scott Ferris 12. James Field 13. Mark Murray 14. Charlie Clifton 15. Matt Armour Coach/es: Jeff Staunton

1. Mika Polota Nau 2. Matt Borg 3. Dan Towler 4. Aaron Wendt 5. Ian Parkinson 6. Winnie Paulo 7. Daniel Tamone 8. Matt White

9. Solomona Silipa 10. Dan Rawaqa 11. Apaulo Tea Lama 12. Tawhiri Walsh 13. Tui Fa'asisila 14. Lani Tiatia 15. Tomu Mataika Coach/es: Carroll/Hogan

3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 12.00 Referee: Paul Worsley 1. Adam Fullgrabe 2. Joji Kurosaki 3. Sean Day 4. Harry Hosegood 5. Digby Colley 6. Ben Willis 7. Will Bigelow 8. Charlie Kelly

9. Jarid Bradley 10. Hugh Brownhill 11. Sam Devlin 12. Jack Denning (C) 13. Tom Mathers 14. Rohan Jones 15. Jeremy Raftos Coach/es: Rutherford

1. Tafui Halaholo 2. Josh Whale 3. Dayne Goddard 4. Ryan Aniseko 5. Josh Kron 6. Sam Evalu 7. Pat Searson 8. Serenau Carroll

9. Chris Nay 10. Daniel Tully 11. Ryan Hook 12. Dom Graham 13. Junior Kolikata 14. Seti Vatuvei 15. Waisale Beci Coach/es: Tully/Folomu

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.45 Referee: Charles Guyatt 1. Elijah Carlin 2. Matt Brewer 3. Luke Wilson 4. Gavin Grace (C) 5. Conor Keane 6. Kirk Tunnicliffe 7. Ivan Luteru 8. Monty Hicks 16

9. Jock Brownhill 10. Cam Britten 11. Scott Hubbard 12. Henry Williams 13. Warwick Percival 14. Jeremy Attard 15. Jean-Marie Pe'och Coach/es: Frawley / Dontoh

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Cameron Moshref Liam Bartels Mini Naivogo Nick Geopalidis Chris Bojesen-Trepka Ronald Shortland Andrew Knight Adrien Meurant

9. Brett Gillett 10. Tim Holiday 11. Brent Curry 12. Joseph Fuimaono 13. Billy Qereqeretabua 14. Lloyd Koong 15. Josh De Rooy Coach/es: Fonua/Folomu

COLTS RESULTS ROUND 6 Warringah Manly Eastern Suburbs West Harbour Penrith Randwick Eastwood Parramatta Gordon Southern Districts Northern Suburbs Sydney University

GRADE RESULTS ROUND 6

C1 C2 C3 10 0 17 52 50 12 17 28 38 26 22 0 5 10 ** 78 41 Bye 12 28 14 13 21 15 22 * * 20 Bye Bye 22 26 28 34 28 5

*Gordon Colts 2 and 3 not competing ** Penrith Colts 3 not competing

SS CCS

Manly Warringah West Harbour Eastern Suburbs Randwick Penrith Parramatta Eastwood Southern Districts Gordon Sydney University Northern Suburbs

42 36 24 13 23 41 22 19 80 69 7 0 18 26 47 40 43 10 10 11 41 19 13 25

6 6 5 5 5 4 4

L Timani (SD) D Feltscheer (Wa) M Koteczky (Ra) P Leafa (Ma) T Mua (WH) T Preston (G)

4 4 4 4 4 4

SHUTE SHIELD Top POINTS SCORERS R Saifoloi (SD) B Batger (Ew) C Brown (NS) D Rawaqa (Pa) T Preston (G) H Hudson (ES) T Browne (Ra) J Merriman (SU) BJ Hartmann (Ma) D Harvey (Wa)

T 1 1 5 3 4 1 0 1 2 1

G 13 18 13 12 11 7 8 10 13 8

P 12 6 2 4 4 10 9 6 2 6

F 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

Pts 67 59 57 54 54 49 43 43 42 42

SHUTE SHIELD ROUND 6 SCORERS Manly 42 (Eddie Aholelei, Pat Leofa, Ryan Melrose, Adam Crerar, BJ Hartmann, Richard Hooper tries, Marshall Milroy 3 cons, pen, BJ Hartmann pen) Warringah 24 (Joshua Holmes, David Harvey, Brad Dixon, David Feltscheer tries, David Harvey 2 cons) West Harbour 23 (Tim Hansen, Tito Mua tries, Jack Debreczeni 2 cons, 3 pens) Eastern Suburbs 22 (Keliti Vaingalo try, Henry Hudson con, 5 pens) Randwick 80 (Cayden Matehaere 2, Mark Koteczky 2, Faitotoa Asa, Nathan Paila, Timothy Wright, Terrence Hepetema, Rennie Lautolo, Ethan Ford, Brock Davies, Peter Samu tries, Cayden Matehaere 10 cons) Penrith 7 (George Magalogo try, Fokolulu Taumalolo con) Eastwood 47 (Hugh Roach 2, Hugh Perrett, Mick Snowden, Jared Barry, Nick Batger tries; Ben Batger 4 cons, 3 pens) Parramatta 18 (Myles Hunkin, Adam Coleman, Tukia Muli tries, Sam Yakopo pen) Southern Districts 43 (Oleni Ngungutau 2, Alex Gibbon, Grayson Hart, Luke Smart, Jed Holloway tries, Rohan Saifoloi 5 cons, pen) Gordon 10 (Mark Johnson, Terry Preston tries) Sydney University 41 (Tim Davidson 2, Liam Winton, Tom Boidin, Tolu Latu tries, Jock Merriman 5 cons, 2 pens) Northern Suburbs 13 (Liam Windon, Michael Freeman tries, Corey Brown pen)

ERIC SPILSTED COLTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP C1

18 22 13 3 13 5 24 36 96 62 19 5 19 5 54 52 18 5 19 43 34 54 10 0

SS Shute Shield JRHS J R Henderson Shield CCS Colin Caird Shield JRHC J R Henderson Cup

SHUTE SHIELD LEADING TRY SCORERS A Alofa (WH) M McDougall (Ew) T Woods (Pa) C Brown (NS) J Holmes (Wa) B Sefanaia (Ma) N Reily (Ew)

JRHS JRHC

TOTAL

GREGOR GEORGE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

1st Res 3rd 4th C1 C2 C3 Total 255 152 135 112 174 78 38 944

Sydney Uni

174

290

Sydney Uni

Randwick

180

267

Eastwood

390 160 115 88 72 69 40 934

Norths

126

232

Randwick

195 240 130 96 180 63 24 928

Manly

156

217

Manly

300 232 90 80 156 51 10 919

Eastwood

181

Norths

285 184 55 88 126 66 40 844

Easts

139

Souths

390 72 100 40 96 33 0 731

Parramatta

136

Gordon

90 160 100 48 114 0 0 512

Souths

129

Easts

165 48 85 44 42 57 40 481

Gordon

114

Parramatta

210 96 5 20 90 18 28 467

Warringah

West Harbour 240 56 55 24 30 9 10 424

West Harbour

Penrith

Warringah

240 48 30 36 30 18 16 418

Penrith

0 8 0 4 0 0 0 12 17

2013 PREMIER RUGBY COMPETITIONS SHUTE SHIELD – FIRST GRADE Souths Eastwood Manly Norths Sydney Uni Warringah West Harbour Parramatta Randwick Easts Gordon Penrith

P 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

W 6 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 0

D L Bon For Ag Pts 0 0 2 157 95 26 0 1 6 236 96 26 0 2 4 195 153 20 0 2 3 143 98 19 0 3 5 160 119 17 0 3 4 173 123 16 0 3 4 157 231 16 0 3 2 177 198 14 0 4 5 187 145 13 0 4 3 123 144 11 0 5 2 104 148 6 0 6 0 49 311 0

COLIN CAIRD SHIELD – SECOND GRADE Randwick Manly Norths Eastwood Gordon Sydney Uni Parramatta Souths West Harbour Warringah Easts Penrith

P 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

W 6 6 5 4 4 4 2 1 1 1 1 0

D L Bon For Ag Pts 0 0 6 301 85 30 0 0 5 248 112 29 0 1 3 166 98 23 0 2 4 173 100 20 0 2 4 165 131 20 0 2 3 183 85 19 0 4 4 138 200 12 1 4 3 92 114 9 0 5 3 127 244 7 1 4 0 67 199 6 0 5 2 94 158 6 0 6 1 67 295 1

J R HENDERSON SHIELD – THIRD GRADE Sydney Uni Randwick Eastwood Gordon Souths Manly Easts Norths West Harbour Warringah Parramatta Penrith

P 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

W 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 2 2 1 0 0

D L Bon For Ag Pts 1 0 5 284 36 27 0 1 6 245 99 26 0 1 3 177 86 23 0 2 4 167 124 20 0 2 4 131 117 20 0 2 2 127 89 18 1 2 3 108 80 17 0 4 3 163 98 11 0 4 3 122 174 11 0 5 2 73 189 6 0 6 1 77 231 1 0 6 0 59 410 0

J R HENDERSON CUP – FOURTH GRADE Sydney Uni Randwick Eastwood Norths Manly Gordon* Easts Souths Warringah West Harbour Parramatta Penrith 18

P 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

W 6 5 5 5 4 3 2 2 2 1 1 0

D L Bon For Ag Pts 0 0 4 244 12 28 0 1 4 204 49 24 0 1 2 155 47 22 0 1 2 123 107 22 0 2 4 150 78 20 0 3 4 105 80 12 0 4 3 94 97 11 0 4 2 117 131 10 0 4 1 57 169 9 0 5 2 57 184 6 0 5 1 66 192 5 0 6 1 34 260 1

*Gordon deducted 4 points for late forfeit

W McMAHON MEMORIAL SHIELD - COLTS 1 Randwick Sydney Uni Manly Norths Gordon Souths Parramatta Eastwood Easts West Harbour Warringah Penrith

P W 6 6 6 6 6 5 6 4 6 4 6 3 6 3 6 2 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 0

D L Bon For Ag Pts 0 0 6 270 90 30 0 0 5 373 60 29 0 1 6 298 84 26 0 2 5 235 98 21 0 2 3 162 149 19 0 3 4 176 129 16 0 3 3 118 201 15 0 4 4 118 183 12 0 5 3 114 191 7 0 5 1 79 205 5 0 5 1 83 250 5 0 6 0 32 418 0

SHELL TROPHY - COLTS 2

Sydney Uni Eastwood Norths Randwick Easts Manly Souths Parramatta Warringah West Harbour Penrith

P 6 6 5 6 6 5 5 5 6 5 5

W 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 1 1 0 0

D L Bon For Ag Pts 1 0 4 228 36 26 0 1 3 124 77 23 0 1 6 200 76 22 0 2 5 194 133 21 2 1 3 141 104 19 1 1 3 140 72 17 0 3 3 85 136 11 0 4 2 96 139 6 0 5 2 79 222 6 0 5 3 94 203 3 0 5 0 37 220 0

BILL SIMPSON SHIELD - COLTS 3 P W D L Bon For Ag Pts Norths 4 4 0 0 4 143 5 20 Easts 6 4 0 2 4 124 71 20 Eastwood 6 4 0 2 4 123 71 20 Sydney Uni 5 4 0 1 3 125 50 19 Parramatta 5 3 0 2 2 71 85 14 Randwick 5 2 0 3 4 158 86 12 Warringah 5 2 0 3 0 41 148 8 Manly 5 1 0 4 1 50 89 5 West Harbour 5 1 0 4 1 43 173 5 Souths 4 0 0 4 0 5 105 0

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COLTS REPORT by Scott Killingworth

The Colts first grade competition features two particularly exciting matchups this weekend. Top of the table Randwick are set to face Norths at Coogee Oval while Gordon host Eastwood at Chatswood Oval. Randwick have started the season with six straight wins and will always be tough to beat at home, but Norths have had just two losses this season and will be hungry after narrowly losing to Sydney University last week. Both sides have large backrows that like to run the football and will be looking to them to create momentum for their backlines. This match could well come down to the flyhalves, with Norths Josh Kay and Wicks Andrew Norton both being responsible for many of the points out wide this season for their respective sides. Also set to electrify spectators is Gordon versus Eastwood at Chatswood Oval. Gordon experienced a slow start to the season before compiling wins in four of their last five matches which included a gutsy two point win over Southern Districts at Chatswood last round. Like Gordon, Eastwood also experienced a slow start to the season, with multiple injuries not helping a difficult schedule that kept them winless after three rounds. This hoodoo was broken and Eastwood picked up the upset of the season so far when they beat Manly, the joint competition leaders at the time, by one point in round 4. Eastwood lost by just one point last week to the in form Parramatta Two Blues and will be eager to join the winner’s circle once again. Spectators can see this promising matchup today at Chatswood Oval at 3pm. Eastwood 12 V Parramatta 13 Parramatta started the match with the intention of ruffling the feathers of their opponents. Early big hits and attempted counter rucking led to gains in possession for the Two Blues and much needed early territory. Interestingly, the majority of the Parramatta points came from the boot of tighthead prop James

Benton, who was 3/3 for the day before going off injured. Eastwood number 8 Matteo Pettenon helped restrict the Parramatta efforts to just one try thanks to his encouraging defence and the game was still anybody’s to win at half-time with the score at 13-0 to the Two Blues. Eastwood scored two tries after the break but tiny errors and clumsy hands plagued the previously in-form Woodies, who were unable to gain the continuity needed to get a lead-changing third try. Eastwood showed promise in the forwards throughout the match, particularly through the second row with locks Matt Matson and Adam De Santis exceptional with their work rates throughout the match. The Woodies will look to these positives to take forward to their matchup against the Highlanders this week. Meanwhile Parramatta took the points in an arm wrestle and will be looking to make it four straight wins this week against an Eastern Suburbs side coming off back to back losses. Sydney Uni 34 V Norths 22 Last year’s Colts Grand Finalists played a rematch under lights at Sydney University on Friday night, a curtain raiser to the First Grade match. There seems to be a wealth of quality flankers coming through the colts system this year for many teams, with University no exception. The students openside flanker Max Northcote-Green hustled hard all match, particularly the first half with several dominant tackles and an assortment of pilfers that went on to reward him with Man of the Match honours. Loosehead Prop Ben Lawley wasn’t much different, boasting a tremendous workrate for a front rower with his barraging runs and a skilful move to hooker late in the match showing his versatility. Some dropped chances for the Students kept Norths in the match for the duration of the game, with a late try to the Shoremen showing they are not a side who gives up easily. Best in the Student’s backline was Dylan Vieira, whose unorthodox touches of the football and deceiving footwork created many scoring opportunities for his side. Sydney University play Souths this week, who (Continued on Page 22) 19

ST. PAULS COLLEGE OVAL Saturday May 18 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

SOUTHERN DISTRICTS Red, White, Sky Blue and Black

Blue and Gold

1st Grade Colts: 3.00 pm Referee: Richard Madden 1. Cameron Orr 1. Ben Lawley 9. Ben Arnold 9. Thomas Koerstz 2. Kruize Gillies 2. Tom Wilson 10. Nick McCarthy 10. Ben Hughes 3. Jarrome Raru 3. Tomas Robertson 11. Jason Gray 11. Matt Narracott 4. David Sulter 4. Rohan O'Regan 12. Damon Brown 12. Finlay McDonald 5. Matangi Sau 5. Calum Buckling 13. Trent Winterstein 13. Chris Ingate 6. Albert Hemopo 6. Tom Shaw 14. Cyril Sawaki 14. Henry Clunies-Ross 7. Ben Ryan 7. Max Northcote-Green 15. Jono Brown 15. Matthew Hood 8. Harrison Orr 8. Sam Quinn Coach/es: Haigh/Cowley/Dillon Coach/es: Barkell/Rivers 2nd Grade Colts: 1.35 pm Referee: Ross Williamson 1. Alex Batho 1. leon Koro 9. Chris O'Donnell 9. Liam Holt 2. Folau Fainga'a 2. Ricky Hunter 10. Tianua Poto 10. Jack Keppel 3. Graeme Wessels 3. Khalid Alfas 11. Jordan Pickard 11. Daniel Szabo 4. Cameron Skelton 4. Andrew Wilson 12. Jack Redden 12. Dom Huggett 5. Nick Coaldrake 5. Milan Volavola 13. Jason Date 13. Oliver Cupitt-Osborne 6. James Kennelly 6. Liam MCDonald 14. Dylan Vieira 14. Matt Booth 7. Ethan Thomas 7. Jono Canturi 15. Fadi Saad 15. Dan Brown Riches/Daley/Partridge 8. Jack Stanford 8. David McGrath Coach/es: Spedding/Suter Coach/es: 3rd Grade Colts: 12.20 pm Referee: Matt Hall 1. Haloti Faupula 9. Chris Yang 1. Jack Bliss 9. Tom Harbison 2. Lewis Mitchell 10. Matthew Teki 2. Mike Van Diggelen 10. Tom Langrell 3. James Opack 11. Donald Light 3. Vincent Morsello 11. Rhys Griffiths 4. Stewart Wilson 12. Luke Irvine 4. Byron Wicken 12. Alexander Pay 5. Ewen Johnson 13. Tuti Haimona 5. Tinashe Washaya 13. Mesake Tagituimua 6. Brad Winchester 14. Andrew Kaine 6. Tyne Holmes 14. Nick Burden 7. Elijah Suter 15. Mark Taute 7. Jack Leger-Ryan 15. Harley Donoghue 8. Ben Martin Coach/es: Gudgeon/Radcliffe/Caterson 8. Bradley Molla Coach/es: Fletcher/Hopkins

CONCORD OVAL Saturday May 18

WEST HARBOUR Red, White and Black

WARRINGAH

Green and White

1st Grade Colts: 3.00 pm Referee: Neil Favager 1. Costan Toumazos 1. Simote Afu 9. Callum Reid 9. Tommy Sawden 2. Zac Jones 2. Jonathon Palmer 10. Will Sheehan 10. Joey Tafili 3. Peter Barratt 3. Jack Ulu 11. Max Jones 11. James Blackwood 4. Harrison Mathias 4. Jacob Olliffe 12. Harry McBryde 12. Daniel Carr 5. Harrison Selby 5. Phil Manukeu 13. Darcy Milne 13. Maake Moala 6. Olly Moss 6. Ben Kelly 14. Louie Anderson 14. Jet Yates 7. Willis Casey 7. Hugh Blaxland 15. Mike Edwards 15. Angus Le Lievre Coach/es: Gudmunson/Agah/Simpson 8. Tim Poynting 8. Kelepi Leao Coach/es: Fargas/Killian/Rayner

2nd Grade Colts: 1.35 pm Referee: Paul Teiotu 1. Viliami Tino 1. Connor Milham 9. Theo Karantzias 9. Jake Lowe 2. Alfred Fifita 2. Max Antliff 10. Iggy Woods 10. Mitch Pugh 3. Saila Saipele 3. Cam Milling 11. Billy Moisidis 11. Jake Price 4. Anthony Lolohea 4. Mike Hart 12. Maake Tamoua 12. Harry Suters 5. Sivo Kurumaira 5. Ryley Baker 13. Ekiaki Politono 13. Harry Thompson 6. Aliki Matangi 6. Nick Ritchie 14. Pat Brown 14. James Moylan 7. Sam Dawai 7. James Norrish 15. Anthony Manassa 15. Ben Scanlon Fililava Coach/es: 8. Allan Malanhahue 8. Nick Hatzi Coach/es: Murray Pitt 3rd Grade Colts: 12.20 pm Referee: David Powell 1. Mike Rand 9. Ian Luciano 1. Pouli Filese 9. Tana Seiuli 2. Caleb O'Neil 10. Jono Miller 2. Max McGill 10. Wilson Faasalafa 3. James Passmore 11. Jack Bate 3. Daniel Gooding 11. Ravir Chattha 4. Grant Edmonson 12. Ben Campbell 4. Ryan Mar 12. Jonathan Paparoulas 5. Jake Redman 13. Ryan Cambell 5. Chris Blackford 13. Andrew Suamili 6. Darcy Norrish 14. Alex O'Shea 6. Daniel Ryan 14. Lawrence Leauma 7. Jake Boroughs 15. Sam Rose 7. Bruce Monu 15. Francis Mila 8. Nick Condon Coach/es: Sean Killian 8. Niall McDermott Coach/es: Picone

COOGEE OVAL Saturday May 18 RANDWICK Myrtle Green

NORTHERN SUBURBS Red and Black

1st Grade Colts: 3.00 pm Referee: Buddy Kyle 1. Paris Cockinos 1. Oscar Pryor-Lees 9. Gerard McTaggart 9. Christian Cage 2. Jack Guilfoyle 2. Jake Kay 10. Andrew Norton 10. Josh Kay 3. Henry Leslie 3. Max Jones 11. Jack Pennington 11. George Haltmier 4. Jock Armstrong 4. Connor Vest 12. Oliver Nicholson 12. Steane Davies 5. Edward Kennedy 5. Alex Williams 13. Aiden Anderson 13. Sam Barclay 6. David Vea 6. Jake Harding 14. Johnny Tuivasa 14. Lachie Creagh 7. Jack Johnson 7. James Goldie 15. Haynes Wileman 15. John Porch 8. Jesse Harris 8. Sam Croke Coach/es: James Tesoriero Coach/es: Archibald / Hall 2nd Grade Colts: 1.35 pm Referee: Paul Van Der Westhuizen 1. Morgan Smith 1. Luke Burton 9. Jack Whitaker 9. Harry Jenkins 2. Harry Hales 2. Nick Hall 10. Zane Bashford 10. Joe Callaughan 3. Sean Picone 3. Andrew Wadsworth 11. James Hiley 11. James Moate 4. Zachary Wheeler 4. Jack Davies 12. Kieran Knight 12. Phil Haltmier 5. Charles Melsom 5. Anders Lembke - Hogan 13. Seamus Frost 13. Tom Cleary 6. William Boneham 6. Oliver Nutbeen 14. Zac Guilfoyle 14. Jack Philip 7. John Stevens 7. Brendan Haddad 15. Harrison Gould 15. Pierce Richards Peter Allen 8. Daniel Hughes 8. Hayden Burns Coach/es: Nolan / Johnson Coach/es: 3rd Grade Colts: 12.20 pm Referee: Nick Hannon 1. John Sommerville 1. Hugh Polkinghorne 9. Alex Koerber 9. Tom English 2. Max Helliwell 2. Jackson Fitzpatrick 10. Nathan Steyn 10. Laurie Poole 3. Hamish Waiter 3. George Donnelly 11. Louis Tsagaris 11. Harry Bartholomew 4. Jake Rutherford 4. Jonathon Ross 12. Ned Robinson 12. Jack Emery 5. Lewis Taie 5. Ben Molloy 13. Timothy Vrachnas 13. Ed Slattery 6. Rowan McGowan 6. Anthony Brown 14. Oistin McCaughan 14. Jackson Doohan 7. Michael Lo Presti 7. Cam Simmonds 15. Matthew Murray 15. Oscar Pople 8. Oscar Turner 8. Blake Etheridge Coach/es: Briant Kareroa Coach/es: Psaltis / Jensen

MERRYLANDS RSL RUGBY PARK Saturday May 18 PARRAMATTA Navy Blue and Royal Blue

EASTERN SUBURBS Red, White, and Blue

1st Grade Colts: 3.00 pm Referee: David Munnoch 1. Louis Musson 1. Jake Turnbull 9. Scott Cole 9. Andrew Ferris 2. Aaron Blacklock 2. Liam Berry 10. Cale Angeloni 10. Jack Grant 3. Jason Albert 3. Rory McMullen 11. Paula Hafoka 11. John Julian 4. Cormac Burke 4. BJ Edwards 12. Sua Seupule 12. Luke Brown 5. Ash Goddard 5. Luke Cullinane 13. Jackson Canning 13. Daniel Gallagher 6. Evan Tuckwell 6. Alex Edmonds (C) 14. Luke Casey 14. Alex Newsome 7. Nathan Oliver 7. Dan Elsom 15. Justin Paulo 15. Max Wylie Coach/es: Tuckwell/Richardson Coach/es: Barlow/Rabbidge/Edwards 8. Jarrod Matairavula 8. Tom Fay 2nd Grade Colts: 1.35 pm Referee: Ben Kusajda 1. Jordan Healy 1. Felix Van De Laak 9. Liam Tully 9. Will Clarke 2. Michael Saofia 2. Peter Gargoulakis 10. Niall Hoolahan 10. Archie King (C) 3. Peter Ma'a 3. David McCathie 11. Emosi Navusolo 11. Buke Veidre 4. Sam Shepherd 4. Jack Unicomb 12. Tony Palemia 12. Charlie Tym 5. Siatua Solease 5. Guy Beever 13. Garth Boila 13. Jack Cody 6. Siofilisi Sikalu 6. Brendan Galvin 14. Fortune Atuakpoho 14. Josh Moss 7. Riley Jacobson 7. Xavier May 15. Jake Ryan 15. Fraser Morrison Coach/es: Slattery/Knight 8. Ethan Matthews 8. Liam Moylan Coach/es: Elford/Kacaimaiwai 3rd Grade Colts: 12.20 pm Referee: Chris Bradshaw 1. Seaton Kenna 1. Patrick Perone 9. Tut Grant-Cairns 9. Will Ratcliffe 2. Junior Palemia 2. Josh Arena 10. Luke Meehan 10. Will Maddocks 3. Hayden John 3. George Maatouk 11. Jake Owen 11. Nick Stotz 4. Robert Donaldson 4. Henry Mitton 12. Louis Ramsay 12. Luke Vasu 5. Andrew Vatuvei 5. Harrison Shaloub 13. Elvis Mulvanah 13. David Newhouse 6. Sam Brown 6. Lachlan Watt 14. Henry Waqataiwera 14. Henry Tilley 7. Cameron Hutt 7. Ben Madgwick (C) 15. Jordan Lewis 15. Tim Wilson Coach/es: Dowden Coach/es: Shields/Brown 8. Lachlan Robinson 8. Alex King

MANLY OVAL Saturday May 18 MANLY

PENRITH

Red and Blue

Black, Green, Red and Gold

1. Rory O'Connor 2. Ben Carolan 3. Alex Brand 4. Tommy Antozzi 5. Spencer Deck 6. Fraser Bursle 7. Ethan Uili 8. Will Taverner

1st Grade Colts: 3.00 pm Referee: Chris Yeats 1. Xzaf Khan 9. Cameron Crowe 9. Nic Smart 2. George Stamper 10. Laione Iosefa 10. Reece Hodge 3. Andrew Zinglini 11. Sione Hokafonu 11. Robert Arnold 4. Lachlan Ruskin 12. Brandon Nasio 12. Fabian Natoli 5. Monty Iosefa 13. David Isopo 13. Benson Fakai 6. Lei Afu 14. Tasesa Magalogo 14. Darren Pinkerton 7. Willy Loloa 15. Ryan Clarke 15. Ryan Squires 8. James Alo Coach/es: Harvey/Mills Coach/es: Fotofili/Lee

1. Alex Houston 2. Tom Morrison 3. Keiran Healy 4. James Gourley 5. Liam Ryan 6. Will Cronin 7. Henry Tier 8. Kiti Latu

2nd Grade Colts: 1.35 pm Referee: Andre Pravaz 1. Filipo Onesemo 9. Dan Jeffrey 9. Frank Ah-Ken 2. Alex Muller 10. Sean O'Sullivan 10. Fekusone Uatai 3. Kelepi Tuuhoko 11. Chris King 11. Sebastian Leuila 4. Sanele Penese 12. Jesse Moffat 12. Kioa James Nasio 5. Thorne Piilua 13. Isaac O'Shea 13. Semaia Magalogo 6. Solomona Iosefa 14. Jono Huskins 14. Taofia Magalogo 7. Peter Taateo 15. Ryan Taylor-Dennehy 15. Raymond Magalogo Beer/MacDonald 8. Siosifa Latai Coach/es: Ben Manu Coach/es:

CHATSWOOD OVAL Saturday May 18 GORDON

EASTWOOD

Tartan

Blue and White 1st Grade Colts: 3.00 pm Referee: Antony Hastie

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Luke Gardener Nick Olive Dylon Mcpherson Will Whyman Michael Parfitt Jack Maguire (VC) Hugh Donaldson Lochlan Camp

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

Matt Hayter Steve Hayter (C) Brandon Quinn Michael Dyason Scott Purcell Olly Campbell James Fletcher Naati/Grayson

1. Sione Tangi 2. Patrick Ferris 3. David Fangaloka 4. Matthew Matson 5. Adam De Santis 6. Tom Murphy 7. Hamish Hall (C) 8. Matteo Pettenon

9. Matthew Gonzalez 10. Matthew Parkinson 11. Nick O'Connor 12. Ryan McLachlan 13. Sione Fangia 14. Ben Kaafi 15. Jackson Bird Moyes/Steel Coach/es:

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will be thirsty after coming up just two points short of Gordon last round. Manly 52 V Warringah 10 Manly took a comfortable win at home in a local derby First Grade curtain raiser, against fierce rivals Warringah. Confrontation up front was the key for both sides early on, with Warringahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Costan Toumazos and Manlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ethan Uili the leaders for their respective sides up front. After an early attempt narrowly missed from halfway, Wilkinsonesque Marlins Flyhalf Reece Hodge kicked the first points of the game with another slightly closer kick at goal not long after. Penalties played a major role in this game, with eight consecutive penalties to the Marlins hurting the Rats tremendously. The scurry of converted 22

first-half Manly tries began when Warringah were a man down and continued for the duration of the match. Rats Fullback Mike Edwards was a standout in a beaten side but kudos must go to the nifty ball distribution of the Marlins inside backs. Other matches: Penrith 5 V Randwick 78 Gordon 22 V Southern Districts 20 Eastern Suburbs 17 V West Harbour 26 Could all coaches please submit match reports to Scottkill@outlook.com

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ARU CEO Bill Pulver (right) congratulates Manly prop, Tim Fairbrother at the presentation of the Mounties Cup (being held by Mounties Club Director, Leon Hansen) following the Marlins 42-24 win over Warringah at a packed Manly Oval.

FLASHBACK TO 1980 With memories of last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game between Manly and Warringah still fresh it is interesting to recall the past clashes of these Northern Beaches rivals. These team lists from the August 30, 1980 issue of Rugby News show the Rats and Marlins

teams that met that day. Two great teams with many famous names. This copy of the team lists was forwarded by Anthony Bergelin, son of the late Bernie Bergelin who was the Manly Captain and prop on that day 33 years ago.

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EASTWOOD’S NO.10 IS MULTI-SKILLED

JIMMY HILGENDORF Jimmy Hilgendorf might have missed winning a Wallaby jumper but he says it wouldn’t have compared with the moment of holding his new born son Jack for the first time twelve days ago. “I was in the theatre, “recalls Eastwood’s skilful flyhalf. “At first I just froze. I was speechless. It’s pretty full on changing nappies but I love being a dad.” Both Jack and wife Kate are doing well, too. And unless he has a change of heart, Hilgendorf’s life could well take another change. “I’ll probably finish at the end of the season,” he says, “but I’d love to coach.” At the moment he is getting a taste of this phase of the game by helping Greg Mumm and Stephen James coaching the Ist XV at The King’s School, where he is a PE teacher. While a pupil at King’s, he won Australian Schools honours in 2000 as an aperitif to playing for the Waratahs, Western Force and Melbourne Rebels, with stints in New Zealand, Japan and Italy thrown in. In fact, his time with Kintetsu Liners and Kobe Steelers has led to some player-manager work with IMG on matters Japanese. “Footy’s been my life,” he says. Indeed, he was fated to play for Eastwood as he lived opposite Millner Field for the first year of his life. Hilgendorf is multi-skilled, able to fill the fullback and centre roles as well as No 10. Eastwood coach John Manenti says: “Jimmy is a really good organiser and communicator. He has good vision and takes the ball to the line in a way that puts the defence in two minds. He sets up blokes everywhere.” With his love of attack, it isn’t surprising that Hilgendorf’s favourite players are Rob Egerton, Christian Cullen and David Campese. Has Jimmy patterned his play on anyone? “Only Dan Carter,” he says. “He knows exactly when to turn it on.” Of course, his No 1 supporter is wife Kate. “I’ve known her since we were young,” says Jimmy.

- by Terry Smith Photo: www.seiserphotography.com

WILSO’S WHISPERS by Bob Wilson

It was back to the good old days when many former Norths players got together for lunch last week at Lee's Fortuna Court at Crows Nest. Former Wallaby and North’s captain, Reg Smith played host while Graeme St John was in charge of the agenda and discussion topics. Big Garrick Fay, Peter Medway, Allen Anderson, Geoff Pritchard, Roger Cornforth, Bruce Carroll and Chris Shadforth were there while Peter Carson sent his apologies because he actually remembered his wife’s birthday and had to do the right thing. Sinjo arranged a ballot to vote on four Wallabies to be admitted to the Hall of Fame however, that was still being discussed when final drinks were called. Shaddy sparked some news that the 1973 Reserve Grade side will be having a 40th Reunion this year. That team included future Wallabies Peter Carson and Andy Stewart and a very young Peter Medway who went on to play for NSW. The team, which was captained by a very old and experienced Russ Tulloch beat a very determined St George side to take the Premiership. Still on North’s, rumour has it that back in the 70’s a few of the players who loved a good time (there wasn’t many North’s blokes back then that didn’t) were having a few refreshments in the great old Gordon Rugby Club after a Saturday’s rugby. The Club which was a fantastic little club had a large fish tank and a grand old Highland stag’s head hanging on the wall. Well they say that one of the players decided to give the fish some rum and coke but unfortunately the fish weren’t too keen on that type of fluid which was confirmed when most of them started to float to the top of the tank. Also, a Norths player was caught climbing up to the stag’s head as he was trying to turn the horns upside down. I can’t mention any names but a clue is that on New Year’s Eve people are usually lighting them up and shooting them into the sky. The Gordon blokes were not to be beaten and also played a few pranks on their local counterparts at the old Norths Club after their next away game at North Sydney Oval. 28

Last Saturday down at Southern Districts saw the Annual “Back to St George Day”, a traditional day that is always played against Saints old foes, Gordon Rugby Club, where they challenge for the Eddie Stapleton/Trevor Allen Trophy. Souths 1st grade side played in the old St George Red & White jerseys with many of the former St.George greats in attendance, especially two members of the Stapleton family and 1957 Grand Final winning halfback Ken Sadler who was there with his wife. Other Saints notables were Geoff Considine who handed out the 1st Grade jerseys and Dene “The Whale” Glasson. Since the Rebels have played in the old St.George jerseys the boys are yet to taste defeat, something the old Saints boys are very proud of. Many a great yarn was told and the old friendships remain strong in the great Rugby fraternity. It never stops down in the Shire with the Grand Final replay against Sydney University being played there today and with no other media coverage like it. Not only is it the ABC “Match of the Day” but Paul “Fatty” Vautin and John Gibbs will broadcast live on 2UE from Forshaw Rugby Park. The lads will do their show as normal but with a great rugby feel. One of South’s major sponsors, Sylvania BMW is behind the initiative and the club is grateful to Anthony Rodriquez for making today possible. The Jindabyne Bush Pigs Rugby Club celebrate their 30th Anniversary this weekend with a full program of entertainment which will also include Miss Piggies and a Golden Oldies fixture. The Bush Pigs field Junior teams from the Under 10s through to the Under 16’s as well as Junior Girls, Senior Women’s teams through to the 1st Grade side. Since their inception they have won a dozen Premierships with their latest success being the winners of the Green & White Country Ball Trophy at the Kiama 7’s. Former East’s Coach, Peter Abbott led the club to a couple of Premierships while another former Beastie, Ross Field was a co-founder and the inaugural 1st Grade captain. Owen Finnegan will be the Special Guest today in what should be a huge weekend in the Snowy Mountains. If you have any stories or news please email to bobw@wireless2way.com.au