Stopfordian 2010–2011 - Stockport Grammar School

The Stopfordian 2010–2011
years to come. I would also like to thank Mr Corbett for his
hard work and dedication in ensuring that these boys get the
opportunity to play every Saturday. Other people I would like
to thank are Mr Wright for his assistance during Games lessons
and training sessions, Mr Morton for his help with the B team
and refereeing the A Team fixtures on a regular basis. Without
these individuals, these boys would not have the opportunity
to play on a weekly basis. Last, I would like to thank the
parents for their continued support and dedication to the
School and the program. It has been an enjoyable run; this
team is one that will never be forgotten.
A. G. Ehegartner
UNDER 13 RUGBY
sound beating of Fallibroome got our Cheshire Cup campaign
up and running.
The half backs, Louis Jones and Max Lederweg were
marshalling the team nicely whilst the forward pack
dominated many sides with excellent ball carrying from the
likes of Tom Power, Ned Barlow and Mark Orpen. Wins over
Wilmslow and Caldy Grange brought the 15’s Saturday season
to a close.
The side really pushed on this season with just two defeats, an
appearance in the Cheshire Cup final and a couple of trophies
to boot.
The season opened up with a 12-12 draw with neighbours,
Cheadle Hulme, before some midweek wins over Bramhall
and Marple helped us to build some momentum.
Heavyweight opponents, MGS and Wirral, were then
defeated as the team began to play with width which led to
Lewis Braddock scoring a hatful of tries from his new full
back position.
Our undefeated run stretched to ten matches before we were
brought back down to earth with a bump when well beaten
by a large and physical QEGS Wakefield side. A weatherenforced
break meant we were inactive for a month before a
The team were invited to a 15’s tournament at King’s
Macclesfield and in a terrific series of performances managed
to win the trophy. King’s were defeated in the semi final
before Wilmslow were beaten in the final; a marvellous
competition to win against strong opposition. The hard work
of Max O’Brien, Billy Stirling and Jaime Sanchez-Cappuccino
up front laid the foundation for strike runners in the backs like
Tom Collins and Harry Mellor.
Back in the cup we squeaked into the final with a 14-14 draw
at Lymm - going through as the away side - before a late, late
try in the final denied us a glorious finish to the season going
down 5-0 to King’s. Thankfully, there was time for more pot
hunting with a 7’s victory at the prestigious Terra Nova Sevens.
Big thanks to all the lads for the tremendous effort they put in
and for being a great group to work with. Thanks also to our
loyal band of supporting parents.
R. J. Bowden
UNDER 12 RUGBY
It was with the usual enthusiasm that the First Year boys
assembled at the first training session. Many appeared
experienced players, whilst for others, it was obviously their
first experience of the oval ball game! Over 45 boys were
regulars at training and Mr Russell, Mr Bell and myself did our
best to keep everyone active, although the succession of
winter cancellations made our inclusive selection policy very
difficult.
U12 WASPS
The season began with a strong performance against
Newcastle-under-Lyme. The victory 27-17 included three
tries from Tom Travis who was to be one of our consistent
strike weapons. Our first away trip was a visit to MGS. Always
a challenging trip, the 21-10 win was a tremendous result and
it was a performance to which the word ’potential’ seemed
appropriate – this group of players could be ‘quite’ good!
Our morning was made complete when we watched Jaimal
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