What do George Tucker, JB and Shogo have in common?

JB & Shogo

What do they have in common?

They all played for the Toothless Tigers agains Engadine last weekend.  After knocking off the cobwebs, all three have made themselves available for Old Iggies 5th Grage this weekend.

Shogo showing all the skills that made him famous

George Tucker

Training changed to Willoughby Leisure Centre

With this weather closing for the 5^th time this season, we are moving training to the Willoughby Leisure Centre tomorrow night.

Getting there from the City

You can catch the 272 there after work from Wynyard and it is the 2nd stop 

Get off the bus at the Porsche shop on Willoughby Rd) click 2nd stop after the freeway.  

With our training being interrupted in an unprecedented amount, let’s make an effort to get down to WLC and have a good go.

Cheers

Lucas Baker

OIRFC Club Secretary  

Snitch or Switch?

FIFA's Sepp Blatter

As FIFA recently established its own Ethics Committee to respond to the corruption claims, there have been calls for Old Iggies to establish their own Committee.


If an Old Iggies Ethics Committee was established the question members want answered is :

Switch or Snitch ?

Old Boy ???      Leon Darmody

Specifically the committee would need to answer what is worse?

A. THE SWITCH

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Old Iggies stalwart Leon Darmody caught in drag (ie Joeys Attire)

or

B. THE SNITCH

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Dale Richards for dobbing him in.

Sneak Photo reveals New Look Backline for Knox Game

In yet another clique from 1st grade coach Guy Coleman has said:
"Our guys are just not putting in 110%"
"We are trying hard but not getting the runs on the board"
"The backline is just pushing the last pass"
"Have you seen me juggle"
"We need to perform week in week out"

Well last week while scouting the grounds Coleman saw the new breed of Old Iggies talent and has shocked the rugby world by selecting an all new backline for this weeks game against Know.  Below is a sneak peek of the new backline at training during the week.

Introducing  our new Backline. . . . .  Jimmy, Junior, Tarqin, and Fergus

Late Mail - just been advised that Jimmy, Junior, Tarqin, and Fergus have been asked to replace, Barnes, Carter, Horne & Beale for this weeks games against the Stormers - Hopefully they will be back soon.

Old Iggies takes one Knox Old Boys this weekend

Old Iggies V Know Old Boys

Saturday 28th May  @ Koola Park, Koola Avenue, East Killara as follows:

# 1 Oval

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1^st Grade @ 3.15pm

2^nd Grade @ 2.00pm

3^rd Grade @ 12.55pm

4^th Grade @ 12 noon

# 2 Oval

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Colts @ 1pm

5^th Grade @ 12 noon.

Good luck to all teams

Mason set for rugby debut with Old Ignatians 5th Grade

Willie Mason is set to make his rugby union debut on Saturday after being included in the Old Iggies squad for their clash with Knox.  The former Australian rugby league international made six appearances for Hull KR before his failure to obtain a Tongan passport led to him being de-registered.

The 31-year-old forward has since agreed to join French club Toulon for 2011-12 and is on course to make his cross code representative debut at Koola Park. His earliest opportunity to feature will be against Knox Old Boys, but he is expected to back up for Old Iggies who face a catch up game against Barker.

Alongside Mason, the latest additions to the squad include veteran twin brothers and Greek Internationals Steve Arcus and Telstra Wholesale  Big Al Antonious.

The 5th Grade squad is comprised of 15 different nationalities with Warwick Man (Luxenburg), Hugh Twomey (Darwin), Mark Sheridan (Ireland), President Greg Easy (Naru), Matt Smith (St Kitts), Matt Eve's (Victoria), Andy Lukas (Romania), Adam Rixon & Olly Trussler (England), Tim Daveron (Dundas Valley), Chris Pascoe (Brunie Island), Chris Ryan (North Korea), Gav Akers (Skynet . .  . . in the same future as the Terminator all the nations of the world are known as Skynet), Ben King (says his from Barbardos . . .but actually a Canadian citizen), Luke Hannan (was kicked out of the UK and no other conutry would accept him so he is like Tom Hanks in that movie about a guy with no nationality), Tom Droulers (France), Tim Hawkins (his wheelchair bound father says his is from the Universe), Matty Wright (Easter Island), Chris Ryan (Northen Ireland), Tom Gadaffi Payten (Libya).

And of course the start studded Italian front row of Angelo Rocco Mariaona, Leonardo Adorini and Ghiraldini Lombardo.

The star studded team is coached by national David The Oracle Bryant (Vatican City)

Apologies to The Roar . . . for the plagiarism
http://www.theroar.com.au/2011/05/25/mason-set-for-rugby-debut-with-barbarians/

4th Grade Match Report - Beecroft

G'day mighty and humble Redmen,

In an entertaining display of 15 man rugby, the 4th grade Juddernaughts dominated in most areas of the game to score a bonus point 22 to nil victory.

Missing 4 regulars from the back-line due to injury, promotion, weddings etc, two colts, Harry Davison (10) and Matt Curtin (12), were thrown into the fray and played with aplomb, easily outgunning their opponents, whilst Cameron Davis (13), having his first game in 4ths, troubled the opposition every time he got the ball, making some telling breaks and putting his support players away on long runs. Tim Wheeler (15) injected himself in attack early, as Old Iggies swept 60 metres upfield for their first try and set the tone for game. With a competent first half referee, Old Ignatians went to half time with a 17 -0 lead through tries to Matt May and the King brothers, Al and Ben.

There was a change of referees at half time, and despite his best efforts, this helped Beecroft little as our dominance increased in the scrum and at the tackle, whilst Al King continued to win our lineout throws and pinch most of theirs. We got at least one tighthead scrum win, and continually put enormous pressure on the Beecroft half back. However, we were heavily penalised at the breakdown despite dominating in the tackle and this certainly stopped us from gaining any sustained momentum. Despite this, still we were clearly the better team and this was exemplified by another fine, lengthy team try, finished off by some precision passing and running by the backline which saw Tim Wheeler, having a superb game, collect the 5 pointer.

The last 5 minutes were interesting as, in my opinion, the referee lost the plot. He gave numerous penalties to Beecroft even though we were smashing them in defence and in the scrum. Beecroft spent that last 5 minutes camped within 10 metres of the try-line and despite us having two players sin-binned in that period, our defence did not let up and Beecroft's score remained NIL.

The scrum was dominant, pillar and post solid, our backline defence was superb with Harry Davison really helpful in communication and the centres of Curtin and Davis tight as a snare drum. The line-outs belonged to Al King who also had a great game on the ball and in the open. Chris Hingston (7) had a fine game, as did Matt May who continues to cause havoc with defensive lines and puts in some solid tackling, whilst Tom Droulers worked tirelessly.

I am not so sure our infringements increased in the second half, but the penalty count against us certainly did. We can't do much about referees who make mistakes other than respect their decision and immediately move on to the next play, but we must continue to improve our discipline.

All-in-all, gentlemen, a superb team effort, playing a sterling 15 man brand of rugby and a handsome victory, putting us in a good position on the table (below).

Don't forget Wednesday training will be short and sharp, about 40 minutes, then we head over to the Royal for a steak and some beers and watch the State of Origin match.

Congratulations.
Aspro

NSW Suburban Rugby Union

Div 1 » Judd Cup
Team P W D L F A Df BP <7p BP 4t BP Pts Campbelltown 7 7 0 0 267 26 241 0 6 6 34 Mosman 7 5 1 1 119 52 67 0 2 2 22 Colleagues 6 4 0 2 136 31 105 2 3 5 21 Lindfield 6 3 0 3 78 79 -1 2 2 4 16 Old Ignatians 6 3 0 3 96 118 -22 1 2 3 15 St Patricks 7 3 1 3 70 108 -38 0 1 1 13 Beecroft 6 3 0 3 50 131 -81 0 1 1 13 Drummoyne 7 1 0 6 87 150 -63 2 1 3 7 Knox 6 1 0 5 50 134 -84 2 0 2 6 Barker Old Boys 6 1 0 5 22 146 -124 1 0 1 5 P=Played W=Wins D=Draws L=Losses F=Points For A=Points Against Df=Points Difference BP <7p=Close Losses BP 4t=Four Tries BP=Total Bonus Points Pts=Ladder Points

Old Iggies Training this Wednesday - SOO 1

Old Iggies Training this Wednesday will be short and sweet.  Get there early so we can get away and watch the State of Origin up at the Royal Hotel.

While up at the Royal get a great feed - see you there.

Old Iggies Rugby verse Beecroft Saturday 21st

Good Luck tomorrow to all OIRFC teams up there against Beecroft. Lets bring home the points. Go the Redmen

Iggies Rugby Post Training tonight

Attention all Redman, There will be 2 4 1 meal deals tonight after training back at the Royal Hotel. Make sure you grab a mate and head back for a meal deal. Saves you cooking when you get home. If not dinner just pop in for a quick drink. The Royal Hotel at Ryde is one of our major sponsors so we need get up there & support. See you at training. Go the Redmen

Iggies Rugby v Lindfield last night

Well Done Redmen. A win to 1s and 2s last night against Lindfield sees the Redmen bag their first Red Rinse for 2011. Lets hope there is a few more to come. Go the Redmen

Iggies Rugby V Lindfield tonight

Good Luck to OIRFC 1st and 2nd XV tonight as they clean up the wet weather weekend clash against Lindfield. Bring home the points boys. Go the Redmen

INTERVIEW - Luke Hannan

WIKILEAKS SCANDAL

LUKE HANNAN - Now

Last week I was trawling through the pages of wikileaks and found a transcript of an employment interview between One-Tel owner Jodie Rich (JR) and our own Luke Hannan (LH).

JR - Mr Hannan is it?

LH - Yeah man thats me, who are you again?

JR - Ahhh. . . I am Jodie Rich . . .I own the company . . . you know mates with Jimmy Packer and Lachie Murdoch

LH - Ohhhh . . . never heard of them . . .  anyway I hear you need a new employee . . . I am "Your" Dude !!!

JR - OK, so assuming your are current employed, what do you do at present?

LH - I am a "Postie" its an Epic job.

JR - I am sorry, you are a what?

LH - Man come on . . .  I work for Australia Post . . . I am "A Postie" you know . . . "A Postman" . . . I deliver mail.

JR - Thats great, but hardly inspiring.

LUKE HANNAN - Then

LH - Yeah but whats really gnarly is I dont actually work.  You see I contract to Australia Post at $10/hour and I get this grommet mate of mine to do all the work at $12/hour. How gnarly is that!

JR - But that means you are losing $2/hour - that doesn't make sense.

LH - I know, its Epic, but I will let you on a little secret.  You see. . . I have this rich dude who I signed up as my partner.  He thinks we have a contracting job with Australia Post. He thinks we are make heaps because we keep putting on new grommets . . .  every time he asks how I have been going I just smile - hand him a joint and say we need more money to expand.  How good is that.  

JR - Mate you are a Genius.  I think I know some suckers who will fall for that! 

LH - Ice Cool Dude!!!!  So did I like . . .get the job?

JR - No  . . . but I wouldn't mind using you as the NEW FACE OF OneTEL 

The Vicarian - News on Beiber

It is a little known fact that Steve Naughton is massive Beiber fan.
But I think he took it one step too far when he did this to co-worker John McEvoy this week.

From: John McEvoy
Date: 03/05/2011  3.12pm
To: Steve Naughton
     Did you draw Justin Beiber faces on all the images in my stock photos folder and save over them?


From: Steve Naughton
Date: 03/05/2011  3.15pm
To: John McEvoy
     Yes


From: John McEvoy
Date: 03/05/2011  3.16pm
To: Steve Naughton
     Why would you do that?  What are you doing in my files anyway?


From: Steve Naughton
Date: 03/05/2011  3.16pm
To: John McEvoy
     I didnt think you would notice. I was playing around with my own files and found out I could open files for the whole company.


From: John McEvoy
Date: 03/05/2011  3.17pm
To: Steve Naughton
     But why would you put Beibers face on all of my files dicknose?  I needed them for a client?

From: Steve Naughton
Date: 03/05/2011  3.18pm
To: John McEvoy
     You can still use them, Justin Beiber is very popular.

From: John McEvoy
Date: 03/05/2011  3.19pm
To: Steve Naughton

     Stay off my computer f#$5wit, I hope you made a backup.


From: Steve Naughton
Date: 03/05/2011  3.21pm
To: John McEvoy
     No

From: John McEvoy
Date: 03/05/2011  3.21pm
To: Steve Naughton

     Your joking right?
 
From: Steve Naughton
Date: 03/05/2011  3.21pm
To: John McEvoy
     No


From: John McEvoy
Date: 03/05/2011  3.22pm
To: Steve Naughton
Right d!ckhead - I am making a formal complaint!  You are gone!

The Vicarian - Guessing Competition - Round 5

Who is this guy?