Did you know…….
Last weeks game against Eastwood was our 22nd game since 22.4.2000 and we have won 17 and had a draw once. Saturdays game was our 8th highest score vs the ‘Woods’ since 1947. The highest win is 81 points on No.1 Oval 5.9.2009, the score was 81-7.
On next weeks game vs Manly on 17.6.2023 at home it will be game number 212 with the Marlins. With home game wins at 64. Our first match against Manly was 117 years ago on the 12.5.1906. It was a home game which we won 32-6 Manly and the St.George RUFC were promoted the same season.
Congratulations to our 1st XV Captain Jack McCalman who ran on against Eastwood for his 12th club game.
Our Fourth grade team has won its last three games to nil, and in doing so reach 100 points to nil.
Two of the main players scored their first try in 1st grade, Sam Bignold and Will Ravoka, good work boys.
Our 2nd and 4th grade teams have the best defence record in their competitions and 2nd grade Colts are second best in their competition.
Does the name Bell ring a …. In our grade this year, we have 3 currently, Hugh, Tom and Ed. If Angus Bell (Prop) wasn’t out for the season and Angus Bell (Winger) hadn’t on gone to Manly, we would 5 Bells.