Details for this Saturday are as follows:

Saturday 19 September 2009
DIVISION ONE Grand Finals
T G Millner Field, Vimiera Rd, Eastwood 

Time	Cup	Field #1	Field #2 (5ths)
9:00am	Judd	Old Ignatians v Mosman
10:15am	Whiddon	Colleagues v St Patricks
10.45am	Sutherland		Campbelltown v Mosman
11:40am	Barbour	Mosman v Knox Old Boys
1:20pm	Burke	Mosman v Beecroft
3:00pm	Kentwell	Knox Old Boys v St Patricks

Make sure you get along to support on Saturday. Believe me, you will want to say that you were there the day we won back the Kentwell and Whiddon Cups. 

It would be good if supporters could band together to ensure maximum effect is had on the day. Whilst no specific spot has been nominated as yet, we would hope that Club supporters are in black and gold and group together on the Clubhouse side of the ground.

Teams for Saturday are attached.

 

 

Kentwell

A 25-21 victory. The evolution of 1's this past month has been phenomenal. Needing to win their fourth consecutive do or die match to stay alive in the competition the boys did just that. In a seesawing, and heart -stopping affair the good guys were able to stick their noses in front with 10 minutes to go and through absolute desperation were able to keep it there until the final whistle. 

Going into this game as underdogs, the boys were not only up against the three time defending Premiers but also history, which if my memory serves me correctly, had seen the Club only knock off Drummoyne twice previously in first grade since their promotion to First Division in 1999.

Running with the wind in the first half, the good guys went behind by a converted try early but through continued pressure began to accumulate points. With the good guys leading 13-11 at the break, the lead was to change hands no less than four times during the second half. This lead swapping was punctuated with some spectacular play from the boys including a long range try (involving a couple of forwards completely out of position throwing impressive passes) which had the Black and Gold army out of their seats.

Trailing 18-21 deep into the second half some inspired play on the back of continuous possession saw a try inches inside the left hand corner post to yet another forward out of position. The spectacular conversion from touch (this time by a back - no surprise here) saw 1's build a four point buffer which, as much as they tried, was not to be overcome by Drummoyne.  

1's are now through to their first decider since 2005 and will meet the same foe from that day, Knox. A victory will see the Club secure our first Kentwell Cup since 1993.

Burke

This hurts. A 7-25 loss means that 2's will need to console themselves with cheering on 1's and 3's this weekend. Trailing 7-10 at the break the good guys were unable to convert early second half pressure into points and were soon trying to work their way out of their own end into, what seemed like, a gale.

Two late-ish tries blew the score out but 2's will be disappointed that such a promising but inconsistent season ended short of the ultimate goal.

Whiddon

The Minor Premiers got back on track with a convincing 14-7 win. Whilst there was only one try in it at the end, 3's dominated for large periods of the match and arguably should have won by more, a late try by Iggies brought the score closer. 3's acknowledge that a step up is required this weekend when they face Colleagues.

 

Apologies for the brief match summary here but your author was occupied for much of this match. I have it on good authority that the above is true.

 

Interestingly, this will be 3's third Grand Final appearance in four years with the boys looking for our first Whiddon Cup since 2000 (that was a bit of a guess, my memory is not what it used to be, but I think that it is pretty close). This will be the fourth time that the teams have met this season with the good guys looking to square the ledger at two wins apiece, and avenge the 2006 GF defeat at the hands of the same opponent.

Post Match

All and sundry are invited to attend the post match celebrations at the Horse and Jockey hotel, one of the stable (pardon the pun) of hotels owned by long time club sponsor, Laundy Hotels.

Note that the Bledisloe will be on the big screen from 5.30 with the league to follow.

SCG Membership

For sale: Sydney Cricket Ground Gold membership. (Gold membership allows entry to the SCG and SFS, plus the Gym and pool areas as well) Old Boy John Donnellan (JD) is, reluctantly, putting his membership up for sale. This has arisen due to some unforeseen family medical expenses, which will be on-going. With the current waiting list for SCG memberships being 15 years this is an opportunity that comes along rarely. The cost will be negotiable but below market price. If anyone is interested in purchasing this membership ring JD on 66804928 or email jddonna@aapt.net.au

 

 

 

 

Suburban Rugby Medal Finalist 

For all suggestions, criticisms etc please send to:  

 

iamsickoflosingfinalsmatches@igiveup    or alternatively send to:

 

iamlookingforwardtotoastingacoupleofpremierships@theh&j

 

 

Black and Gold Pages

 

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2009 Major Sponsors

 

St Patrick’s Rugby Club would like to thank our sponsors for their continued support.