History of the Club's Awards
The perpetual trophies were struck in 1996.
The tackling trophies are mounted with plates that give a history of the person after whom
the trophy is named. They were the only awards given by the Club after 1995 and were
instigated by Howard Clay.
The Coaches awards were struck in 1996 and are awarded by the coach of each team for
whatever criteria they decide.
Most Improved and Best Junior Clubman were stuck in 1997.
The Scholarships were stated by Ian Walker or maybe by Howard Clay? These awards go
to under 12 and under 14 players so the junior club can benefit from them as they move up.
They are named after the two most deserving of juniors supporters.
Best Tackler U10: Rod Hauser Trophy
It is a framed Australian Rugby Jersey. worn & presented by Rod Hauser who was in the OCRFC 1971
Premiership team who went on to play half back for Australia in 15 tests
Best Tackler U12: Bob Burgess Trophy
The trophy is a framed jersey of OCRFC colours worn from the late 1940s to the late
1960s and was presented by Bob Burgess.
Bob joined Collegians in 1953 & played more than 700 games for the Club.
Best Tackler U14: Denis Hayden Trophy
An Old Collegians RFC 1st XV 1982 Premiership jersey worn when Collegians
defeated Brighton 9-3 preventing 11 successive premierships. It was worn &
presented by Denis Hayden.
Denis represented SA from 1968 to 1990. He captained SA side to it’s 10-7 victory
over Fiji. In 1990 Denis won the President’s Trophy for best State foreward & was
selected to trial with the Wallabies in 1973
Best Tackler U16: Michael Raymond Trophy
An Australian Schools Jersey presented to OCRFC by Michael Raymond.
Michael was a 1st XV OCRFC player, SAJRU Rep U12-U16, Australian Schoolboys
1981-83, SA Rep 1984-85
Best Tackler U18: Ken Grayling Trophy
The trophy is an All Black Jersey, presented to the Club by the Kenneth P. Grayling MBE
Collection.
Ken Grayling was involved in SA Rugby as a Player, Administrator, Referee and managed the
Australian U21s on tours to NZ in 1982, 83 & 85. The SARU stand at Bailey is the
Kenneth Grayling Stand.
Junior Club Captain
The club captain award was instigated by Jesse James in 1995 and the shield
presented by Brian Callaghan of the Pembroke School in 1996.
John & Judy Brady Trophy
This is a dual trophy for Most Improved Junior & Junior Clubman. It is a SA
Schools RU Jersey & colours which was presented to OCRFC by Neil Charter in
recognition for the Club’s contribution to the development of Schoolboy rugby in SA
John and Judy were among the people who helped establish the modern Junior section of the
club in 1985 together with the Kerr-Grants & the Turners. All hard workers who did
canteen, grounds, fund raising, managing teams etc. They are the parents of Ben Brady.
Meryl & Hugh Kerr-Grant Trophy: Under 10 Coaches Award
John and Judy were among the people who helped establish the modern Junior section of
the club in 1985. Club stalwarts.
Peter "Doc" Douglas Trophy: Under 12 Coaches Award
Peter 'Doc' Douglas was a 1st XV player and junior coach to his son,
Stewart’s team, right through the juniors at that time.
Julie & David Turner Trophy: Under 14 Coaches Award
Julie and David Turner made a massive contribution to the club over the years as well
as being the parents of Luke Turner, who together with Stewart Douglas, started in juniors
together and proceeded to play 1st grade and being in the 2001 premiership
side.
Maxine & Ian Walker Trophy: Under 16 Coaches Award
Maxine and Ian Walker, 2nd Junior Coordinator after Howard Clay has served in nearly
all posts on the senior committee bar President
He has also been SAJRU secretary and made a massive contribution to Schools rugby in SA.
Both Maxine & Ian ran the canteen at the club for about ten years. Max was one of the
hardest workers the club has had.
Helen & Howard Clay Trophy: Under 18 Coaches Award
and the Helen & Howard Clay Trophy
Helen & Howard Clay founded the modern Junior club in 1985, Howard was Junior
Coordinator for the first 4 to 5 years and a past senior President. He was made a life
member in 1975
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