ST ALOYS/SACS/REDLANDS RUGBY TRIAL FIXTURES 17th MAY 2008
TEAM TIME VENUE OPPOSITION
St. Aloysius 2nd XV 2 pm ST. ALOYSIUS COLLEGE REDLANDS 1st XV
St. Aloysius 16 B 10 am ST. ALOYSIUS PRIMROSE 1 REDLANDS 16A
St. Aloysius 15 B 10 am ST. ANDREW’S (Syd.Uni) REDLANDS 15A
St. Aloysius 14 B 10 am ST.JOHN’S (Syd.Uni) REDLANDS 14A
St. Aloysius 13 C 9 am ST. ALOYSIUS PRIMROSE 2 REDLANDS 13A
ADRESSES
St Aloysius’ College Oval, Tyneside Oval, North Willoughby
College Oval is located on Tyneside Ave, just off Eastern Valley Way. Main access to the oval, via main gates, is on Tyneside Ave. Parking on Tyneside Ave can become congested. Parking may be found in nearby streets surrounding the Oval.Please consider our neighbours and keep parking within boundaries and do not park across driveways.
Primrose Park, Cnr Young & Grafton Streets, Cremorne
St. Aloysius will provide medical response staff during the day, to deal with any unforeseen medical issues.
A BBQ will be running throughout the morning and food and drink vouchers will be able to be utilised by your coaches.
St Andrew’s Oval, Within Sydney University, Western Avenue, Camperdown
St John’s Oval, Sydney University, Parramatta Road, Enter opposite Larkin Street
Location: Sydney, Australia
Article in the May edition of "Tiger Talk" - North Steyne Surf Club Newsletter
Redlands Rugby Tour - Canada (April 08)
A lively bunch of Redlands boys has just returned from a 2 week tour to British
Columbia playing 4 games of rugby against schools in Vancouver and on Vancouver
Island. These guys are the core of the Redlands First XV, and featured no less than
8 North Steyne members who have done their Bronze through the school program in
the past 3 years.
Robbie Coates (Patrol No. 5) is this year's Captain of Rugby, and led the tour, along
with Cam Mason (Patrol No. 5), Ed Morrow (Patrol No. 5), Brad Isaac (Patrol No 1),
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Luke Delamont (Patrol No. 5), Doug Gough (Patrol No. 14), Louis Harding (Patrol No. 2) and Doug Stratton,
and all of them had a fantastic experience in Vancouver, playing two schools in the Fraser Valley, and
finding a day to visit the Boeing factory in Seattle in between. They then moved on to enjoy the festivities of
the season-ending weekend in Whistler before heading to Vancouver Island and games in Port Alberni and
Nanaimo. The Tour then moved on to Victoria for the final Dinner at a local rugby club, and some
sightseeing before the long trip home.
Results : Aldergrove Secondary School Won 69 -0
Rick Hansen Secondary Won 29 - 5
Alberni Armada Secondary Won 19 - 10
Dover Bay High School Won 28 - 0 (35 – 0 in the local paper!)
All of the boys set a great example as
ambassadors for their school, and the
surf club can be proud of them too. The
foundation of a future North Steyne
rugby team perhaps! Blue and Gold is
not so far from the club colours either!
Location: Mosman, Australia
MOSMAN DAILY
Triumphant return from Canada
Wednesday 7 May, 2008 5:01pm
REDLANDS Rugby players returned from a tour of Canada undefeated.
The 24 students, accompanied by four staff, spent a fortnight touring Canada playing against four schools and recorded 145 points and four consecutive wins.
The team spent the first week of the tour in East Vancouver defeating Aldergrove Community Secondary School 69-nil and Rick Hansen Community College 29-5.
After some much-deserved time off in Whistler, the boys then convincingly overpowered Port Alberni District Secondary School 19-10 and backed up to beat Dover Bay Secondary School 28-nil.
Former Wallabies Captains John Eales and Nick-Farr Jones along with Phil Kearns all sent messages of support to the squad prior to the tour.
"(Rugby) is a unique game that links many people socially from diverse cultures around the world," Eales said.
"Your rugby boots are your international passport around the world. Whilst you carry them, no matter your ability, you will always be welcome in any club around the world."
Location: Sydney
Match Report – Game 4 – Dover Bay Secondary School
After coming off three solid wins the Redlands boys took the field with the opportunity to go undefeated and put icing on the splendid performances demonstrated by the boys throughout the tour. With a nervous start to the game the Redlands boys soon made their presence with the elusive Ben Dixon splitting the defensive line to run under the sticks and post the first points of the game. The forwards continued to lay the platform and gave multiple options for the young superstar Cameron Mason to control the game. Not before long the Redland boys crossed the line again through a strong drive by the forwards setting up Ryan Noakes to score of a picturesque pass from Cameron Mason. With the confidence persistently growing the Redlands boys were intent on scoring another try before the half. With a golden opportunity just before half time, David Perecki aka the bulldozer, had a gallant crack at the line only to fall centimeters short. Huntley Gordon was on the spot to clean up and cashed in Redlands third try of the half. However the courageous Perecki was left mooring over a broken tibia for his efforts. Such a blow just before time had the Redland side somewhat deflated, David being one the most enthusiastic and spirited players on the team was a huge loss and all the boys applauded his spirit.
The Redland boys started the second half slow, however were rapt in keeping the opposition from getting close to their line. The leadership of both Robbie Coates and Cameron Mason must be commended as they presented on the boys to keep up the efforts demonstrated in the first half. A mention must also go to Tommy Buckingham coming off sickness he quickly made his presence felt with a dominant tackle assisted by the rapidly improving Brad Isaac. After multiple near misses, skipper Robbie Coates eventually smashed his way over the try line to secure Redlands fourth try of the match. All credit to Dover Bay who showed great determination and played the match right to the final whistle. Cameron Mason was voted the players player with a tenacious performance and demonstrating his leadership skills. The tour has laid a tremendous platform for the ISA season and demonstrates Redlands depth and has developed multiple young payers that will be sure to contribute throughout the season. A final note is dedicated to the small yet tenacious Lachlan Willis (Spatchy) whom sustained a concussion after taking the field in the second half.
By Ryan Noakes
Location: Vancouver, Canada
PHOTO REQUEST......When all your boys are home, please can you arrange to send me the best of their photos, and I will get some uploaded onto here, and will use others in the various publications that we will put out post-Tour and and the end of the season.
If they have emailed pictures home already....please feel free to forward them on to us pdcoates@bigpond.net.au
Thanks.....PC
Location: Victoria, Canada
BROADCAST MESSAGE - FRIENDS OF RUGBY
Just to take the opportunity of letting all of you who are checking this on a regular basis.......the boys are really keen to keep the blog up and running through the season, so we will discuss this to see if it a good plan.
Also....Friends of Rugby will be meeting on Monday 28th April, at 6.30pm, in the front bar of The Oaks in Neutral Bay. This is a Committee meeting, to discuss the pre-season issues at hand, and to finalise the details for Friday's social.
Social Evening - Friday 2nd May - 6.30pm - Under the School Gym
If you have not RSVP'd to this yet, please can you do so urgently for catering purposes.
Email - pdcoates@bigpond.net.au
Will no doubt see a few of you on Sunday morning at the airport.
PC
Location: Nanaimo, Canada
It was an enormous day yesterday, full of highs and lows.
We had 2 players injured yesterday during the game that needed to be taken to hospital. Both David Porecki and Lachy Willis. Lachy Willis had a head knock late in the game but was cleared by the doctors at the hospital. David's inury was quite a lot more extensive. He broke his lower right leg through the tibia. Dave was extremely disappointed as he had another big injury this time last year. Dave's leg was finally plastered up and he was released to us late last night. With two injuries we decided to have the two boys stay in the hotel in the room next door to us to make sure they were going to be alright.
In regards to the game yesterday the boys played another strong team fighting hard for every point. With the win yesterday we have brought the tour to an end with some wonderful stats:-
4 Games, 4 Wins 0 Losses
145 points for 20 against
24 happy players and 4 exhausted but proud staff
I will write again soon with some more information and thank yous.
We are heading off early this morning to head down to Shawnigan Lake school and see some other sights on the way to Victoria. We look forward to a bit of a sleep-in tomorrow morning especially after a big team dinner tonight.
Speak soon
Phill
Location: Nanaimo, Canada
Game 4 - vs DOVER BAY Secondary
REDLANDS 28 DOVER BAY 0
The last game of the tour, and a lovely sunny day in Nanaimo greeted the players, and an ever expanding group of Redlands supporters. Noakesy Sr had joined Coatsey Sr for the last game, and the Shearman clan were out in force in their home town.
Thoughts of some ring-ins being used to bolster the school side turned out to be no more than propaganda...and the redlands side showed clinical structure and solid finishing through a disrupted game to win by 4 converted tries to Nil
Tries to Dicko, Noakes, Huntley and Coatsey, with Cam kicking 4 out of 5....to wrap up an amazing tour.
A couple of injuries put a bit of a dampener on the afternoon, but Spatchy will get over a major headache pretty quickly, and Porecki will mend in time. Details will follow from the coaches, and a big thank you on behalf of all the parents for the diligence and commitment of Phill Rogers and the coaching staff for their handling of the two injuries today.
Enjoy the photos......PC
Location: Nanaimo, Canada
Hi all,
Sorry I haven't been able to add more photo's as my cable to my camera wont work. I hope everyone in Sydney is going well.
We left the small town of Port Alberni this morning to travel down towards Nanaimo. Port Alberni is only a small town based on its logging and fishing industries. Port Alberni has a great pride in its rugby community. They had raffles to make money to buy land, build a club house, put lights in and create a wonderful atmosphere.
Thank you Port Alberni for hosting our boys which had a wonderful time.
On the way down this morning we stopped at Cameron Lake which apparently is glacial waters so the boys could do some recovery work by having them take a dip which would work like an ice bath. The look on their faces when they had to walk in waist deep and stay for 15 sec and repeat that 5 times was hilarious. From their we got warm headed further south to a Wildlife refuge where the boys got to just see a black bear, bald Eagles, owls, other birds all recovering from injury. It was a great experience to see the wildlife so close.
From there we meet up with Gill Shearman, and her sister Jane who put on a fantastic lunch of Buffalo burgers, Candied Salmon, Salmon Steaks and some funny cheese Frankfurt. The boys had some relaxing time in the park, played a bit of sock wrestling and threw the football around.
We arrived at Dover Bay Secondary School and the boys have now headed off to there host houses. I hope they enoy their last stay with a host familiy before we have one last night in Victoria and headinig home.
We look forward to another strong game tomorrow and finish the tour with an unbeaten touring team.
Thank you all for your support I know the boys really appreciate it and so do the coaches. Will write again when we can.
regards
Phill
Location: Nanaimo, Canada
Game 3:- Port Alberni District Secondary School.
MATCH REPORT
Forecast to snow for the game, the boys still maintained their strong desire uphold to winning streak that we were experiencing on this tour and hence trained with a focused mentality to get the plays and moves ‘down pat’ and continue our strategic structure and form. With the past two wins still on our shoulders, some of the team thought this would be another win, though the competitiveness and aggressiveness of Port Alberni surprised and almost shocked us, with the Alberni’s scoring the first try with a massive break and run. A little shook up with the try and changes with the starters of our team, rattled us, and caused many to realize that we would need start using our superior structure and discipline to come out as victors in this match. Our team fell back on our knowledge of the rugby and our tenacious innate ability with Ryan Noakes making a run and using strength beyond his size and scored a convincing try while using his infamous war cry as he rampaged through the defenders to put the first points on the board. With a try under our belt, and continuous massive hits from our leading and bold skipper Robbie Coates got the team back on track and our men started to fight back. There was a little niggle between the sides with Robbie usually coming out on top, sustained our side to keep pushing and inspired new upcoming players to really become effectively involved such as Brad Isaac making big hits and runs and stood out as a threat within the forwards. Talent from the backs with smooth and flat passes from Cam allowed the Marine Andrew Flockhart to score a sprinting try as he dodged and stepped his way through countless opposes. It’s rare when Harry McKibbin doesn’t score a try and this game was no different as he easily fooled the defenders with his character and footwork to slam yet another try. Alberni also struck back with a second try but it became futile as our score final score won us the game being 19-10. A further mention to the captain Robbie Coates also ‘man of the match’ who tirelessly and consistently put the big hits on, as we needed them and lead the mighty Redlands team to yet another victory.
By Tommy Buckingham (Roving Reporter Jnr - Sorry I havn't asked if I can use the Roving Reporter!!)
Location: Victoria - Port Alberni, Canada
A lovely morning for a 180km drive up Vancouver Island.....until the hire car guy mentioned snow flurries on the way. Up to the Malahat Pass with no problems...snow on the ground and in the air, but clear roads. Then into the Cowichan Gap and on to Duncan......with the snow and ice building up on the highway.....starting to snow more heavily......into an ice storm then traffic stopped altogether. Not what my KIA hire car was designed for at all!!
Another few Kms and the police are there with the TV crew, diverting traffic off the highway......they took one look at my car and told me to stay on the main road!!
Then after another 20 mins, the skies cleared, sun comes out, and I am in Nanaimo, and heading for Shearman's Nan's place. One of the best views in the world from her window...then off to Port Alberni with Gill and Jane.
Off to the game, which has been shifted to the local rugby park, trees cleared, and ground levelled by the devoted club members, with a clubhouse to match any of the Sydney club grounds and then some.
A really tough match - review to follow: REDLANDS 19 - ALBERNI SECONDARY 10
PC
Location: Port Alberni, Canada
andy harvey
1st XV Coach 2008, (father figure 11th-27th Apr)
hi all redlands fans,
Just another update from the land of snow, frostbite and blocked noses. We've spent the last few days relaxing in Whistler at - temperatures. It was a great experience for all of us as it was nothing the majority had seen before. My old school mate, Preston Alma (captain in 96) came and showed us all around the village, (3 days up there was definately enough). The lady at our final breakfast commented 'it's been a pleasure to look after your boys'.
So now it's back to business. The boys have a game tomorrow against Port Alberni. It's an interesting town and i'm sure the game will be a challenge. The boys are determined to finish this trip the way it started.
As you're all aware , touring is a 24-7 job. It's funny today, for example, half the bus ride the boys are wrestling eachother for 10 mins then completely silent for the rest of the trip. You can imagine how the coaches are travelling up the front.
We love reading your messages (especially yours Mr Shearman, crack up coz Chris has lost his hair) but please remember how busy our schedules are, if there isn't a reply straight away. The boys are in good hands with our fearless leader Phil, Mr Sleepy Mitch, Old Man Yatesy and myself. We are half way through what we set out on this tour and tomorrow represents the 3rd leg.
Look forward to bring you all the good news tomorrow afternoon,
Cheers
Andy.
Location: Victoria, Canada
Just to let those at home know......a few photos from Vancouver and Whistler have been uploaded onto two new pages.....and as the carrier pigeons send more this way, I will add to those pages. The guys have been very busy enjoying themselves, with a little bit of training thrown in, in Whistler, and head over on the ferry later today to Nanaimo and Port Alberni. There was a foot of snow in Nanaimo on Saturday morning, and the road from Victoria was closed, so it is a good thing the game is on Monday otherwise I would have come all this way and failed to see them play!
Still hoping Cam has written his match report, but I know Phill Rogers is finding only limited free time to do anything for himself, so the blog updates are taking a backseat at the moment.
I head up to meet with the Shearman clan tomorrow to go to the game......so keep checking the blog for updates.
Coatsey's Dad (The Roving Reporter #2)
