To All OC Club Members
A reminder that the Annual General Meeting is being held on Thursday 8th December 2005 at the Clubrooms, 7.30 pm.

Further to the Notice of the AGM which has been previously posted to all members, please find attached (seven days notice) a motion for an amendment and extension of the Junior Annexe to the Constitution. I have also attached a copy of the Junior Annexe for your information.

This notice has also been posted on the Board at the Clubrooms.
Sue Thewlis

View/download the Annex

 

Ryan Hoffman

Ryan Hoffman is playing for the Melbourne Storms.

Ryan played in our juniors in about 1997-98 with Gus James, James Hopkins and co and was the recipient of one of our scholarships to the Reds Camp. As Jesse says "They don't always stay with us, but we do have some good cattle out there".

Date of Birth: 26th January 1984

Position: Second Row
Height: 192 cm
Weight: 100 kg
Debut: 2003

Preview '05

Earmarked for greatness from an early age, Ryan was an outstanding junior who is well on his way to establishing himself in the NRL. Has played much of his first grade football off the bench, but following the departure of former skipper Stephen Kearney he has worked hard to earn a starting spot. The talented ball player appears to be benefiting from his first full pre-season and he looms as a constant threat down Storm's left side attack. Hoffy played his 50th NRL game against the Roosters in Round 20 and with his talent and commitment looks likely to play many more.

Career

Started playing rugby league as a five-year-old for Campbelltown Collegians, before moving to Adelaide because of his father's work commitments. He played soccer in Adelaide, before returning to league in Sydney and then New Zealand. In 1998 he captained Campbelltown Collegians before starting with the Western Suburbs junior side. Ryan's representative career started early making the NSW under-17s, under-19s and Australian Schoolboys side. He made his first grade debut for Storm in 2003.

Two minutes with...

Nickname? Hoffy
If you had $10 left what would you buy? A "tight ass Tuesday" movie ticket
Dream dinner date? Bill Cosby
Favourite television show? The Simpsons
Sporting Idol? Muhammad Ali
Words of Wisdom? Would the boy you were be proud of the man you've become?
What would you be doing if you weren't playing rugby? Police Officer

Above info. courtesy of the Melbourne Storms website.

 

Don Smith Medal Dinner

At the Don Smith Medal Dinner, Rob Sadler won the Best Coaches' Trophy and Andrew Schwilk the Most Improved Referee Award.
Andrew Schwilk has been selected to referee the third grade Grand Final and Henry Nutt selected to referee the U11 Grand Final.

 

Sponsors' Day

We will be welcoming our sponsors and life members to the club on Saturday. Anyone who wishes to join them on the balcony from 2pm may do so by buying a ticket. The $20 entitles you to balcony access from 2pm to 8pm, four drinks, finger food and an evening meal. Please advise by email if you are interested, as places are limited.

 

AFL Grand Final night

 

Referees

Our UNDER 14s succeeded in their Semi-Final against Souths on Sunday 4th 2005, galloping into the Grand Final.
Unfortunately, the players were let down by someone on the sideline. Old Collegians was penalised three times for the conduct of a supporter and marched back a total of 30m.
The sideline and touch-judge believed a punch had been thrown by a Souths player. The Ref had seen the incident himself and judged it to be lawful ripping of the ball. The Souths player had knocked the ball on anyway and an OC scrum was awarded.
The Souths player was asked by the Ref to be careful of his ripping style. Before the scrum packed down abuse from the OC sideline led to our players being sent back 10m. There was a lot of dissent from the sideline to which the Ref took no offence, however unacceptable abuse from one person in particular drew the penalty.
Being too busy haranguing the Ref to consider his own conduct, the abuse continued and caused OCs to be walked back again and then again.
Referees are volunteers who do their best and we have great difficulty in securing enough referees in SA. Even if the Ref is clearly in error, abuse/questioning will never alter the decision and can set the Ref against our team. An abusive player/supporter prejudices his own team, embarrasses his club and discourages people from taking up refereeing. It is foolish conduct and is unbecoming of an Old Collegian regardless of the circumstances.
Our thanks and congratulations go to the 14 year old players who had better discipline, sense and manners than one of their adult supporters. In the Grand Finals, let's show that Old Collegians are not merely good sportsmen, but also good sports.

... Newsletter, 6th September 2005

 

Presentation Day

Senior Presentation Night is on Saturday, 1st October. Tickets will be about $35 and will be available soon. Teams should start organising themselves into tables - speak to your managers.

 

Frat Party

.... no, not an entire keg per person ... editor

Each year, the South African community come to Tregenza for a BBQ and a scratch match against any OC member (old/young/male/female) who is up for it! Bring your family, picnic rug, chair and food, but the bar is open so please do not BYO grog.

We had great fun at the Frat Party after defeating Burnside. Old Collegians was full of nerds, jocks and cheerleaders enjoying the free beer and watching the Wallabies and the Springboks on the big screen, followed by various movies.

 

Quiz Night, 5th August 2005

We held a Quiz Night at the clubrooms on Friday, 5th August .
Eight tables competed to be recognised as the brains-trust of the club. Good fun was had by all, puzzling over "bogging" and "coprophilia", humming familiar tunes trying to recall the lyrics, and randomly guessing the publication date of the first volume of Das Kapital.
After a strong start the table of Frocs and their friends slipped to the middle of the order, while the First Grade floundered, eventually drawing for last. First place was shared by the tables of Bradelys/Thewlises/Apteds/Finns and McDougalls/Church/Butler&friends.
The first prize was decided by a "knock out true or false", the winners being the Clan McDougall.
Congratulations to all, and thanks to Peter "Jesse" James and assistants for running the night.

 

Women's State Team

All 12 of the OC girls who were up for selection made the 24 woman travelling squad. They're away from the 8th to the 14th of August.

Those from OCs selected are:
Rebecca Derbyshire-Lloyd, Elizabeth Gabb, Kim Evans, Kristie Hume, Rebecca Manson, Kelly O'Neill, Tara Naige, Lusia Raikiwasa, Kate Reynolds, Belinda Wade, Naomi Woodstock and Zoe Woodstock

 

Women's 10th Anniversary - the day

The Women's 10th Anniversary carnival started with a 60 minute "barbarians" game to select the state team. It was a good tough game, but odd for players to see team mates on the other side. They were mostly asked to play out of position, so that the coach could gauge their versatility and ability to perform under pressure.
Afterwards, a BBQ with Angoves cleanskins and commemorative Tshirts, reading "Women Play Rugby - Chicks Watch". They raised money for the state team, looked over 10 years' worth of photos and hashed over old stories and memories.
The photo below of Belinda Wade dressed up as a Warrior Woman (the state team is known as the Southern Warriors) was a ploy to sell raffle tickets.

 

Women's Rugby - Advertiser article

Playing like Girls

 

Adelaide Advertiser article. Kim Evans 15 minutes of fame ...

 

10 Year Anniversary Carnival

From humble beginnings in 1995, Women's Rugby has grown over the past ten years to field a regular competition season amid unprecedented interest amongst juniors.

Past players, officials and supporters are all invited to join current players to look back on the growth of women's rugby in SA, re-live past victories and see the new stars of the game in action at the ...

10 Year Anniversary Carnival
Sunday 17th July 2005

Tregenza Oval (Old Colls)
Laurel Ave, Linden Park
from 12 noon
Adults : $10(incl BBQ lunch and complimentary glass of wine in a commemorative wine glass )
Under 18's : $5(incl lunch and a soft drink)

12.00 - 1.00 pm Internal State Women's Rugby Trial Game
2.30 - 3.10 pm Schoolgirls Rugby Exhibition Game

For tickets, contact :
Meredith at tinks@senet.com.au or (m) 0416 062 008
Margaret at maggiemae78@hotmail.com or (m) 0413 525 723
Erik (SARU) at erik@SARUgby.com.au or (w) 8232 7101

Rsvp by Wednesday 13th July 2005

 

Hong Kong Sevens

Collegians Tara Naige, Kim Evans, Bec Manson, Andrew Schwilk and Sally Renfrey (along with various friends) had a great time at the Hong Kong Sevens in March and are slowly beginning to show signs of sobering up. The group enjoyed the Sevens so much (or at least, that's what the photos seem to suggest - their individual memories are a little blurry) that they are planning their trip back for the 2006 HK7s. If you are keen to join them, let them know - the more the merrier!

 

FREE KEG FOR BEST TEAM!

The Old Collegian team which best supports the club's bar in 2005 will win a keg of beer at the end of the season to be
announced at Presentation Night. Every time you buy a drink (alcoholic or otherwise) you will receive a "tally ticket".
You simply drop it in the Tally Box of your choice, located above the bar. As before, tickets may be deducted for
indiscretions such as non-payment of subs. There will be six boxes, one for each of the men's teams, one for the
women and one for the social members.

CURRENT STANDINGS
Social 170
First Grade 133
Second Grade 122
Fourth Grade 111
Women 85
Third Grade 61

 

EDDIE JONES AT SARU COACHING COURSE

Eddie Jones, the coach of the Wallabies, was the star attraction at the Advanced Coaching Course run by SA Rugby Union and held at Old Collegians in March. The course was presented by Jones and the SARU Coach Education Manager Warren Robilliard. It was very successful, attended by 32 coaches from across Adelaide. Eddie used the boys from the SA Rugby Academy to demonstrate various drills and skills. That included our own Harley Janssen, shown left in a photo from the Sunday Mail tackling Eddie Jones himself!

 

Thursday Nights

Starting on the 28th April - Meals will be served from about 8.30pm after training for approx $5.00

Happy Hour - May

$3.00 PINTS
INCLUDES $3.00 WINE AND CHAMPAGNE

Every Thursday 8 - 9pm
Every Saturday 7 - 8pm

 

Stewart & Ben

March 2005

... sorry guys, I missed your email - paul, 2nd April

 

Richard Waddicor gets stitched

If you see our registrar, Richard Waddicor, around the clubrooms, please take note of the shiny pink scar on his forehead. Anyone who has ever played rugby with Richard will have noticed a certain tenacity and competitiveness about the way he plays. After all these years, someone finally split his head open. To add insult to injury, it was Kate Reynolds, the lithe blonde dynamo of the Frocs' backline. They collided on the Oztag field and her bony little elbow won the encounter. Richard left the field spurting blood while Kate merrily played on. Stitches were called for!
... Tregenza Times March 2005

 

Rokobaros

A Message from the Rokobaros:
Alex has completed his first week at Marists and Ben is in rugby heaven with plans to watch the Reds vs Brumbies on Sat.!!
".. Ashgrove, which we are next to, reminds me of Unley with hills but we don't have the money to match the lifestyle!!.."
Next Saturday is rego day at GPS which will be the club for Ben and Alex at least for 3 years but we know where their loyalties are in SA.
Best of luck to everyone for a great 2005.

 

Elizabeth 7s

Old Collegians fielded teams in both the men's and women's competitions in the Elizabeth Sevens on 5 March 2005.
The men's team had mixed results and did not make it to the semi-finals, but it was a great opportunity for existing players to get in their first hits of the season and for the club's new blood to have their first taste of rugby with Old Collegians. The men's team consisted of Michael Bell, Craig de Carle, Peter Cross, Tim Green, Quinten Manuel, Sam Pilkington , Tom Pilkington, Leigh Rebbeck, Charlie Shepperd, Ben Suttell, Christian Tedge and Jeremy Thewlis. There were some great moments from everyone, including great tries from Peter Cross, a runaway try from Jeremy Thewlis and some great work at the ruck by Michael Bell. Thanks to all the boys who turned up and played.

In the Semi-Finals, Port Adelaide defeated Burnside and University defeated Brighton. The final was then won by University, defeating Port Adelaide 24 to 12.

University played very well all day, and thoroughly deserved their unexpected success. University is not fielding a first grade team this year but their performance in the Elizabeth Sevens suggests they will be a force in the second grade!

The women's team consisted of Katherine Cherry, Candice Daniel, Liz Dean, Rebecca Derbyshire-Lloyd, Kim Evans, Tara Naige, Kelly O'Neill, Kate Reynolds, Naomi Woodstock and Zoë Woodstock. It was a pity that only three clubs fielded women's teams in the sevens, but realistically it was only those three teams who would have been competitive in any event. The Frocs drew their first game against Souths (a horrible echo from last year's final) and barely lost to Burnside thanks to a try by Burnside after the final siren, Lemony Snicketts style - due only to a "a series of unfortunate events". However, in the final Burnside proved they did not need luck to win, beating the Frocs convincingly on the scoreboard despite the relatively even game. The Frocs played better sevens rugby than they have for a few years, thanks to the coaching efforts of Kath Cherry and the very valuable assistance from Glen Miller (despite teaching the girls an obsolete and illegal scrum bind!).

Men's
University 14 v Old Collegians 5
Port Adelaide B 5 v Old Collegians 36
Old Collegians 10 v Souths A 28
Old Collegians 15 v Burnside 27

Women's
Old Collegians 12 v Souths 12
Burnside 15 v Old Collegians 12
Final - Burnside 17 v Old Collegians 5

 

Kini Tavui

Tim Austin (currently living in Melbourne) dropped in to see Kini Tavui and family (currently living in Canberra where Kini is playing for the Vikings).
.. Tregenza Times, January 2005

 

Andrew McDougall

Spotted in The Weekend Australian Magazine of December 18-19 2004 is a page on Andrew McDougall, Toy Designer. Noted by Tim Austin, perhaps unkindly - "I was in a coffee shop in Melbourne and picked up a mag a saw Makka and his melon all over the page - Nice work !!! A gun on the field and a pussy off it seems."

 

Luke Callaghan

THE AUSTRALIAN Friday January 7 2005

Willing helpers answer the call
.. Samantha Maiden, Tom Richardson
DOCTORS, nurses, counsellors and engineers are being urged to volunteer to help the long-term aid operation in tsumani-devastated areas across Asia.
Australian Volunteers International confirmed yesterday it was dealing with about one call a minute as 2000 people offered to register to assist the relief mission.
And the Department of Health and Ageing said about 4300 volunteers had also registered through the tsunami hotline.
Among those who inundated phone lines with their services yesterday was Luke Callaghan, 24, of Adelaide.
"I don't even know if they'll want me - I just knew I wouldn't have enough cash to fly over there myself if I went for a couple of months to lend a hand," he said.
Mr Callaghan, who studied medicine at Adelaide University before moving into research, said he would go "wherever I'm needed".
"Everyone I know who's in trouble is someone's mate, or someone's mum, or someone's dad - I just wanted to see if I could do anything to help."

 

Ben Allgrove

Ben is alive & well, here with long-time girlfriend Heather. He's living and working in London now having graduated from Oxford.

More on Ben's website - http://homepage.mac.com/allgrove/

 

Ryan Neilson & David King

While some of us play Oztag over summer, David "Elvis" King and Ryan "Boo Boo" Neilson (shown left) are playing gridiron for the Razorbacks. Kingy has played before but Boo Boo is a rookie.

Don't get too used to the padding, boys! Or the tights, for that matter. Always supportive, the Frocs are happily trying to arrange a "charity" match with the cheerleaders, but somehow it seems unlikely.

... Tregenza Times, October 2004

 

Annual General Meeting, 9th December 2004

Congratulations to Kim Evans, our new President for 2005.

And congratulations to Ted Apted our outgoing President. Ted has been President of Collegians for the years 2000 to 2004, equal to that of H. N. Hirst from 1951 to 1955 and Hamish Cranna from 1995 to 1999, with a year in-between from Denzil Church. However, H. J. Rogers has been President for the most number of years being non-consecutive over the years 1961 to 1973.

Both Ted and now Kim have joined that unique list of Collegians who have taken on the role of President.

 

Missings

 

Achievements

Happy birthday to Kristie Hume who recently celebrated her 21st birthday, with all the Frocs around her as usual.
... Tregenza Times May 2005

Happy 21st birthday to Henry Winter. Henry celebrated his birthday at a big bash at his place, attended by all the usual OC suspects. We think they managed to avoid falling into the pool, despite taking advantage of the generous hospitality laid on by the Winters. Henry also won the College Cup on his birthday in the game against Souths.
.. Tregenza Times, May 2005

Congratulations to Jill Allen who's artwork is being exhibited in Greenhill Galleries. (December 2004)

Congratulations to Henry Boylan who earned a perfect score in his Year 12 results (2004)! Henry was our junior captain in 2003.

Andrew Bradley, in addition to playing in our Under 15s team, also enjoys the sport of Archery. Congratulations to Andrew who has recently been informed that he is No.1 in the State for his age groups (U14s & U16s). Andrew is very pleased and of course Neil, Anne, James and Dean are extremely proud of him. As are we! ... December 2004

 

 

Old Collegians Open - Report

3rd Annual Old Collegians Open
Tanunda Pines Golf Club

An encouraging turn out of 31 players competed at the Tanunda Pines Golf Club on Sunday 6th February 2005 for the 3rd Annual Old Collegians Open.
The format this year was 18 holes of Ambrose - if you do not hit a good shot then you put your partners under a lot of pressure, similar to missing a tackle in rugby. Seven groups of four and one group of three competed.
President Kim Evans was on hand to keep the groups in check and to be the "drinks bitch" (her words).
It was also pleasing to see Ted Apted (former President) in attendance for the day. Ted accompanied one of the groups around the course on foot (he must be in training for a come back).

As per usual, we underestimated the thirst of the Old Collegians and had to purchase more on course drinks as the day progressed. The golf club was extremely generous in providing this sustenance at a heavily discounted rate to ensure that we did not run at a loss. At the conclusion of the round Ted Apted, ably assisted by Peter Allen, Danny McCarten and Bruce McDougall stoked up the barbie and we all sat down to well earned meal.

Ryan "Booboo" Neilsen and Tom Secker had arranged to play with a 12 handicapper (Peter Denley) and a 5 handicapper (James Swift). This made their group clear favourites for the event. Another strong contender for the title was the group of Craig de Carle, Richard Czeglik and Craig's mate Mick, playing as a three to avoid the extra distraction of a fourth player (I think it was so that they could get back to the bar first).

Submission of the cards at the conclusion of the day revealed a clear winner. A team with the unlikely names of Jimbo, Beno, Chado and Leono bolted from the blue with a gross score of 67 (5 under par). This was the same gross score as the more fancied team of Swift, Denley, Booboo and Secker. However, after taking handicaps into account the former team won by more than five strokes.
Third place went to Craig, Mick and Czeza who by this time were in the clubhouse for so long that they did not care who had won. Golf was the winner on the day. Fashion pulled up the rear. Third place received a selection of prizes donated by Gordon Hazzard (a loyal supporter of Old Collegians and the golf day). Second place received three Nike golf balls each and the winners a bottle of Rockford Cabernet.
Each participant in the day received a ticket in a raffle. The prize was a magnum of 1999 Rockford Home Block Cabernet. A well-known wine identity, present on the day, estimated it to be worth at least 750,000 something or rathers. Verification of this value is obviously not possible but it is a great, great wine. The winner was Tedgey (enjoy).
A raffle for a second magnum of Rockford Cabernet raised an additional $100 for the day. Andrew McDougall won this second raffle.
At the conclusion of the presentation, John Denley from Pro-Time presented President Kim with a cheque for $750 dollars being this year's sponsorship.

PLAN for next year's golf day to be held on Sunday 5th February 2006
Make it even more successful with MANY MORE PLAYERS
Sponsored by Pro-Time Business Solutions with special thanks to Gordon Hazzard

 

Chinese New Year

On 12th February we welcomed in the Chinese New Year for the fifth year in a row. This year is the year of the Rooster, a year of happiness, colour and drama which should be tempered with common sense. There's a Chinese saying, "If you take a step back, you will find the sea and the sky are boundless."
In keeping with Chinese tradition and principles of feng shui, the club was filled with Chinese decorations in red and gold to bring luck and prosperity, with a fish above the bar to bring wealth and a dragon over the trophy cabinet to bring glory and protection. This year was bigger than usual, with a healthy spread of roughly 300 club members, players, friends and neighbours wandering in to enjoy the festivities.
Traditional Chinese food was provided by the wonderful chefs who have catered all of our Chinese New Year parties.
Typically, the food sold out in record time!
The kids always enjoy the night and particularly the breaking of a piñata not entirely a traditional Chinese custom). Kim was caught in the four-deep riot of marauding children when the chocolate fell, while Joyce looked on and assessed their tenacity and speed with recruitment for our junior teams in mind! The fireworks display was, as always, very popular and seems to get better every year.
The traditional Lion Dance display was the best yet. The tired old lion of previous years has been fired and the new troupe was full of daring, athleticism and humour. A great start to the year!
.. Tregenza Times, March 2005

 

The Old Collegians Open

Sunday 6th February 2005

4 Ball Ambrose
Registration 11:30 am
Tee-off from12:00 Noon

Tanunda Pines Golf Club
Dress Rules Apply (Collared Shirt)
Next to the Novotel Barossa near Jacobs Creek
Clubs, buggies available for hire
Motorised carts (bookings essential)
Arrange your own team or be placed on the day
Lunch by arrangement from the club before or during the round

$50 entry includes
Prizes
18 Holes of Golf
On-course Drinks
Gourmet BBQ Dinner (5:30 pm)
Raffle Ticket for Magnum of Rockford Wine

$25 for Gourmet BBQ Dinner and Raffle Ticket(take a tour of the wineries then join us for dinner)
Second Magnum raffle with tickets available on the day
Bus may be provided if sufficient interest shown (additional cost involved)

Bookings essential for catering - phone the Denleys 8332-2735

Entry Form here

 

Bolted

Farewell to Bob Stafford-Lee, the club's long serving vice-treasurer, selector and life member, who is headed off to Melbourne to live closer to family and friends. (He is seen here accepting the Bert Rogers Memorial Award for Special Administrative Services in 2004.) His contribution and company will be sorely missed. At his farewell drinks Bob was presented with a club jersey to remember us by. We wish him all the best.

André Brummer.

Left for Darwin in May? 2005. Come back André.

Arrivals

 

Hatchings

To Emma Curran and Trevor Dalitz, a son Noah James was born 21st September at 4.40am, weighing 6lbs 13oz. Mother & baby doing well.

Congratulations to Stewart Frew on the birth of his second son, Ethan Stewart Frew, in the early hours of Father's Day! Mum, Dad and baby are all doing well. We just love hearing that Collegians are busily breeding more junior rugby players!

Congratulations to Gus Elliott and his wife Anna on the birth of their son Hugo Anton Elliot, a brother to Essi. Gus played for our first grade, including in the premiership winning team of 2001, and is assistant coach to the Black Falcons. ... December 2004

Congratulations to Steve and Nicky on the birth of Emelia Rae Boyd, a sister for Zach and Anna.
Milly arrived safely on 2nd November weighing 7 pounds.

Craig and Sally De Carle are just rapt with their brand new baby girl, Grace Emily De Carle. She joined us on 26 April weighing in at 7 pounds 3 ounces. She is just beautiful, and talkative! For the record, Craig and Sal didn't know they were naming her after a pub - it was just a lucky coincidence!

 

Matchings

Jamie & Mel get married, 23rd July 2005

Congratulations to Emma Curran and Trevor Dalitz on their recent wedding. Em looked gorgeous, but that's nothing new! Our love to them both.
... Tregenza Times May 2005
Photos

Congratulations to Major Mick Renfrey and his new wife Debra who were recently married.
... Tregenza Times May 2005

Congratulations to Rob & Bec Marlow (nee Ogilvie) who were married in Adelaide on 18 December 2004.

Bec played for the Frocs from 2000 & 2001 until moving to Brisbane.

 

Pre-matchings

November 14th: Candice & Christian get engaged. And Candice is pregnant again. Congratulations.

Congratulations to James Denley on his engagement to Kylie Edwards, a midwife at Burnside Hospital. The big day is planned for December 2005.

Congratulations to Emma Curran and Trevor Dalitz on their recent engagement! Emma has carefully selected the first game of the 2005 season as her wedding day.

Congratulations to Emma Suttell and Jon Collins on their recent engagement (December 2004).