A True Story . . . . . maybe my first ever

I was once employed by Colonial State Bank in business Banking.  One of my favourite clients was the Annandale Hotel, for obvious reasons:

(1) Had to drink beers at each visit, and

(2) The owner was a decent bloke who followed (Norths) Rugby which we discussed often.

Years went by and on one of my “visits” to the Annandale, I mentioned I played 1st Grade for Old Iggies.  The owner looked at me and I could see the light bulb light above his head. 

. . . Ahh I have finally worked you out . . .  . we played Old Iggies in a Semi Final back in 1995, I remember Matt Glascott, Stowey, Rohan Cubis and this FAT 5/8 who dropped the ball over the line in the last minute of the game.

The ref didn’t see it and awarded the try.

I was the Barker Old Boys Coach that year and we were Robbed!... You little fat bastard were that 5/8th . . . Weren’t you

Yes I was and yes I did DROP IT.   

I love beating BOBS and this will not change this weekend

Top Point Scorers for 2001

OLD IGNATIANS SEASON LAUNCH

Redmen Past, Present and Future,

On Saturday the 16th of April we are having our season launch for 2011 and from what we hope to be a great day of rugby against Barker Old Boys we already know the party at the Retro on Sussex street will be one to remember.

So whether you have played or are playing or intend to play come down for a good old fashioned drink.

Be warned there is 5 hens nights booked into the Retro on the same nights so there will be cougars out hunting young bucks, so watch out or before you know it you will be taken down like a bit of meat.

And remember the theme is 70’s Disco. $60 all you can eat and drink for 4 hours pay at the door.

See you there .

Season Launch this weekend

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Each Saturday we will tweet updated scores and commentary from the ground.  For example.

"OIRFC 2nd Grade leading 15-7 (10mins to go) thanks to another try from Lucas Barry Baker.  Why do we put up with him."

                 or

"KentwellCup Campbelltown 42 OIRFC 10 Loss;
BurkeCup Campbelltown 19 OIRFC 26 WIN;
WhiddonCup Campbelltown 26 OIRFC 24 Loss."

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INTERVIEW - Toby "Spud" Anderson

It is the start of the season and we though we had best interview Toby “Spud” Anderson
before he:

(1) gets injured

(2) heads overseas due to article he read on “free beer and loose women”

The Vicarian - Guessing Competition

Who could it be now?

1. What year?
2. What Grade? 
3. Who is the shrinking violet missing?
4. What is with Micky Palmer's Hair

THE CORRECT ANSWERS:  

The Vicarian - Out Now

The Vicarian Newsletter is Out Now.

Including the interview with Toby "Spud" Anderson

http://www.oirfc.com/Vicarian_2011_Round01.pdf
The Vicarian - through a younger man's eye.

I JUST CAN'T WAIT - Drummoyne this weekend

Once again I just can’t get into my Super Rugby. The Waratahs are playing like pansies, my Brumbies have been broken, the Reds are fading into pink, the Force is not with me and the Rebels should stick to playing against the Gaddafi XV.  

What I am really missing is a good old tussle against Drummoyne.  This gets the hairs on my arm tingling. My shoulders are waiting in ant….icipa...tion for that big hit and my hands cradled ready to accept that sweet sweet pass. Bring on the start of REAL RUGBY.

. . .what . . . no . . .  there is NO way I missed the first round already.  Campbelltown @ Campbelltown.  Round 1 is over!!!

Oh well at least it was not Drummoyne at home.  I love that derby. 

See you this weekend.

OPPOSITION: Drummoyne
WHERE: Ryde International Oval (IORE)

"ENCOURAGING START" - KENTWELL CUP COACH

Don’t let the scoreboard fool you. With 20 min to go we were down 13 –10 and the Redmen believing in victory, but throwing 3 intercepts after that point isn’t going to win you many games! Overall there were many positives to take out of the game. 

Our scrum, although outweighed by 100kg was a powerhouse throughout, providing good, clean ball for the backs to show their wares.