Blue & White June 2012 - St Stanislaus College Old Boys Association

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Stannies 1st XV -v- Stannies Old Boys Invitation 1st XV MATCH REVIEW It is said that old age and treachery will always beat youth, skill and overconfi dence. Th is, however, was not the case when the 2012 Stannies 1st XV squad took on for the fi rst time in over 30 years, an invitation Stannies Old Boys Association 1st XV on Saturday, 17th March on the No 1 Oval. Word around the ground was that the 2012 1st XV squad, under new coach Dean Oxley, were feeling the pressure at the prospect of matching the skills of a well balanced Old Boys side that boasted no less than four rugby internationals in the backline; Wallabies Tim Lane, Marty Roebuck, James Grant and Scottish international James McLaren, Australian School Boy rep Tony Muller, plus well known Bulldog Pip McIntosh, none of whom have lost their fi nesse (but maybe some speed) for the game they play in heaven. President of the Stannies Old Boys, Lachlan Sullivan, stated that the game was of a great standard and played in good spirit. Some minor changes to rules were made to minimise injury to all and the game was tightly contested to the half time whistle. Considering the Old Boys side ranged from 20 through to 58 years and had only a twenty minute training session before they ran on, it was great to lead 29- 24 at the most important point, half time. It was then that the Old Boys needed new legs and lots of oxygen. It was a great day for the college community and Old Boys are already lined up for next year. For the boys of the College, it was great to see the 1st XV notch up their fi rst win of the season. Th e second half belonged to the youthful Stannies St Stanislaus’ College Old Boys 1st XV 1st XV who combined well, in particular in the forwards, setting up the outside backs for some good tries, running away with the game 40 odd to 30 something at full time. Former international James Grant initiated the match as a fundraiser for the Old Boys and played against his own son, Jack. It is hoped that the Stannies 1st XV -v- Stannies Old Boys 1st XV will become an annual event, as this year it was well received by all. In the words of the Headmaster, “Stannies was the winner on the day”. Page 10 Blue & White June 2012
Memorable Moments PAT STAPLETON attended Stannies from 1941-1944. He recalls his parents paid 22 pounds a term for tuition and board. Pat remembers well the age group football competitions where players from east of Bathurst played those from the west. Each player contributed sixpence, the winning team collected 15 shillings. Upon the end of the game, the two captains would go down town with suitcases to purchase cakes, the winning team having a rare feast. Pat advises that these games were not permitted oft en. * * * * NICHOLAS TOWNLEY (1999) recalls a Year 9 IT class with Mr McNamara who was paranoid that his class would be targeted by Year 12 on their last day of school. Evidently Mr McNamara appeared outside the classroom door with a harassed, almost scared look, as his eyes darted up and down the corridor before telling Year 9 to be “quick, quick, bring in your bags as well, quick quick before Year 12 get here”! * * * * BRIAN MOCKLER (1972) recalls catching the train, sometimes a stream train, each day from Wimbledon to Bathurst and then walking up to school. * * * * KIERAN GLEESON (1970) recalls 10 hour train trips from Coonamble arriving in Bathurst at 2am. Kieran attributes his time at Stannies for practical life learning that he still calls upon over 40 years later. * * * * TED CHRISTESEN (1950) recalls Tom Cooney’s enormous drop kick from the Stannies side of halfway, in muddy conditions. Th e ball disappeared into the sky, descended and cleared the crossbar, giving Stannies a 2-0 win over Bathurst Railway. Ted claims the Stannies Firsts won three successive premierships without their line being crossed once. Ted claims Tom Collins was a magic 5/8 and captain. On one occasion in 1949 when Stannies played St Pats A’s, Tom Collins stole the ball from the arms of an attacking player just as he was about to score. Nil all at half time, Tom Collins decided to kick towards the Pat’s backline, Smithy (possibly John) playing on the left wing intercepted a pass and scored giving Stannies a 5-0 win. Ted claims it was the only time in the whole game that Stannies were able to get inside their opponents half. * * * * DES O’MALLEY (1958) recalls arriving at Stannies from a very small bush school with a tennis court. Des thought he was a class act with the racquet until he tried out for the house tennis team, only to be fl ogged 6-1 by Phil Woolnough from Warren fi rst up. Des claims he immediately decided to concentrate on football. Des tells too of Peter Watson, known as Tumbleweed, from Leeton whose parents owned a grocery store. Peter evidently received “the most exciting food parcels” which he generously shared with his mates. * * * * MICHAEL PALMER (1997) recalls the passion of Stannies rugby, especially running through the tunnel onto the No 1 Oval. * * * * LACHLAN SULLIVAN (1981) told the story previously of attending a sheep sale in Warren in about 1985. On that day, a local stock carrier heard me say that I was heading back through Bathurst. Th e story goes that this unknown truckie in a fl ash pulled out a $20 note, asking me to give to his son at Stannies. $20 cash to a total stranger but a stranger with a common thread, a Stannies boy. Just a few weeks ago I met up once again with this truckie. Jeff Ryan walked up to me, introduced himself and thanked me once again, Jeff was attending the 50 year reunion of the class of 1962, originally from Canowindra, then from Trangie. Jeff ’s son Greg (1987), the recipient of the cash back in 1985 was also attending his 25 year reunion at Stannies. Small world. * * * * PETER COLLINS (1957) recalls some great quotes: Fr Frank Cahill stating “the bat must hit the ball to score some runs”. Fr Jim Maloney, “Peter, we want you to pass the ball”, Fr Peter Creede, “Mr Collins, put out your hand” prior to receiving “6 of the best” for hitting George Cox with a pillow aft er lights out. Old Boys tie now available AVAILABLE NOW! $30.00 each (plus postage & handling $3.00) Please make cheques payable to: Stannies Old Boys Association PO Box 950 Bathurst NSW 2795 Membership and Tie orders are now available online at www.stanniesoldboys.com Moving? Changed details? Have you recently changed your address or contact details? Please keep SSCOBA current with your new details. It’s easy to do... email oldboys@stannies.com or fax your details through to 02 6331 4481. Blue & White June 2012 Page 11
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