Social
2004

Rugby Ball Report

  The Rugby Ball was held in July 2004 at the Observatory Function Centre on Hackney Road. The Observatory Function Centre is the club’s new major sponsor for 2004 and they put on a great night for all who attended. The food was great and the alcohol just kept flowing. 
  There is some suggestion that the First Grade table drank more than even Kristian Livolsi (owner and manager of the Observatory and an ex Collegians prop) could have imagined. More beer than a Prop can imagine? Jeez. Shown below are photos of the demure and ladylike Frocs and their First Grade counterparts. 
  For the record, the First Grade won the boat-race but there is some suggestion of cheating! It would be fair to say that too much Robbie Williams was played by the DJ but it kept the crowd (and by that we mean Czezza) happy. 
  Thanks to the Observatory for the great venue. Those who missed out will have an opportunity to enjoy the Observatory’s hospitality soon, we’re holding the Presentation Dinner there on 24th September.
... Tregenza Times August 2004

Presentation Dinner

  Presentation Dinner was a great night, better than usual thanks to the great venue. 

  Kristian Livolsi and the Observatory Function Centre have been generous sponsors in 2004, and the Observatory makes a great venue for our functions. Someone has suggested that we give far too many trophies noting that the 1st XV would have had enough to give one to everyone if Tommy Secker hadn’t fixed that up. The $2000 tab was exhausted, much to the shock of the staff, in the 27th minute. The night rolled onward into the normal state of high spirits we’ve come to expect. 

  Tales are being told of brave deeds - one drunken first grader only getting into the pub because SOMEONE convinced the bouncers he had MS (Multiple Scotches?), a certain Froc being kicked out of the Casino for stripping down to her bra and running all over the joint, a first grader doing a pantsdown lap of the two-up table, two other Frocs pressing their bare breasts against a window overlooking the casino foyer, another first grader approaching a man (a total stranger) on a dare and saying "you look hot in those pants" and a group of the usual suspects ending up dancing around half nude at a certain pub with the Publican well into the morning hours until the Publican's Much Tormented Wife quite rightfully threw a wobbly, yanked the cord from the jukebox and ordered them all from the establishment. 

... Tregenza Times, September 2004

Cue & Brew - report

  Success again with a great turn out for this event (though the crocs did themselves an injustice by not having players there supporting their beer tally quest). 
  The rules remained the same as last year with the fine jar raising a good amount of money for offences such as swearing, smoking or drinking over the table, cheating etc. 
  The fine jar judges took their role seriously and with much enthusiasm as I was hearing people being fined for such things as "intent to swear" and "harbouring a swearer" as the night progressed! 
  Though the reining champs were not both in attendance to defend their title a good contest ensued with Andy "Macca" McDougall and Christian "Tedgy" Tedge outdoing the eventual runners up Craig "I'm wankered" De Carle and Helga "devil woman" Power. 
  So congratulations Macca and Tedgy, and for that matter congratulations and thank you to all that turned out to once again support this event and making it a success once again!
... Emma Curran 2nd July 2004

Sorry for the delay in this report and also for the lack of photos.......some blonde bimbo who will remain nameless purchased a disposable camera that did not have a flash.  So I've been told anyway.

Wine & Cheese night

All Collegians are famous in cyberspace

It's been called vanity surfing - looking for all references to yourself (and of those who share your name) by searching for your name in any of the search engines.

For instance, if you enter www.teoma.com or www.google.com in your web browser, then, for instance, "denzil church" in the search bar, you get the expected references to Denzil as a competent Collegians' fullback of the 1970s and 1980s, as an employee of Flinders University, as a scholar of East Adelaide High School from 1962 to 1966 and, more importantly, that Denzil Church has services every Sunday.
Looking at "christian tedge" is interesting - references to him are scattered all over cyberspace but exclusively in the name of rugby.  Looking on the abc online site reference to Christian you will also come across some references to Tim Austin.  

Rugby Ball

  The Rugby Ball is this Saturday night, and tickets MUST BE BOUGHT by Thursday 8th July night. PLEASE make it if you can, it will be a great night out. Support your club and the efforts of Emma, your Social director.

  $75/ticket - three course meal and five hours of drinks.

  Don't forget, every ticket you buy bolsters your team's chances in the "beer tally" - for example, it looks the second grade might overtake the Crocs! Also, by coming along you support Old Colls' great new major sponsor, the Observatory - and help the club to ensure that relationship continues into the future.

  If you can't get to the club Thursday night but would like a ticket, please email Kim or call her on (0438 704 415) and we can make other arrangements.

Pictures of the night of April 3rd

Photos - Emma Curran

Black's Back

  Fern Black may be remembered for creating rugby table dancers, drawing out beautiful harmonys from the crowd ( well some times not so beautiful!), and even the occasional undies have been placed on the stage in appreciation for her entertainment!
  Fern has returned from Coffs Harbour after performing to crowds throughout the Mid North Coast where she released her debut CD "Fern Black, How Bout That!" And now she's back!  Fern has a big soul voice with a vivacious, addictive stage presence. Blues, Rock, Jazz and Soul is the gig with punchy guitar licks. Any age night of great music. 
  Don't miss the experience. Saturday the 3rd April 8pm at the club.

Working Bee

Sunday 21st March

 The club needs a bit of a spring clean, and a lick of paint.
 Come out and help from 11am 
There will be a BBQ and beer afterwards

Social plans for 2004

"Cue & Brew" - coming soon (as the Draw finalised).  Teams need to register ASAP to Emma Curran on 0403 326 521 or on the sheet that has been put up on the board at the club.

  Andy McDougall and Christian Tedge won the pool competition (known affectionately as Cue & Brew) defeating Craig de Carle’s team. Andy and Tedgie were lucky, having been wiped out in the minor rounds by a Frocs team - Tara and Jules. Andy and Tedgie had a second shot thanks to a “wild card”, and ran away with the rest of the competition. Craig and Dan Boughtwood won their minor round game, but Dan then absconded for another function and left Craig to find himself a new partner. A young woman by the name of Helga offered her services and played admirably for the rest of the tournament. Why Craig insists on calling her the Devil Woman is not clear. Thanks to everyone who made it happen, and particularly to Emma for organising it all (despite the ridiculous changes to the season draw) and also for wielding the swear jar with such unbending rigour.       

  It will be no surprise that after “Cue & Brew” (there being a lot more brew than cue for most people) the normal clubroom antics prevailed. In particular, Tommy Secker delivered Benny Hamer a truly spectacular wedgie. Why, you ask, do we bother to report this mundane fact? Well, apart from the comic value of Benny momentarily wearing his waistband around his head, we thought that the miracle of Benny actually wearing underpants at all was worthwhile of notice …

... Tregenza Times June 2004

Report on the Open Golf Day

  On Sunday 1st February, the second annual Old Collegians day took place in ideal weather conditions at the Tanunda Golf Club. A small group of players turned out plus two assistants, President Ted Apted (treasurer and security officer) and James Denley (beer delivery). 

  The morning’s play determined the content of teams for the afternoon. An outstanding nine holes from Chezza (44) saw him as the leading player of the morning with other notable rounds from John (44) and Peter Denley (45) and Chris Hazzard (46). The two best received a bottle of Rockford Moppa Springs for their efforts. Peter and John Denley were disqualified for being part of the organising group so the wine went to Chezza and Chris. The other team captain for the afternoon was Macca. 

  Lunch was provided by the Vine Inn from Tanunda and there was plenty of it (two visits to the BBQ for most players). A choice of wines from the Coonawarra complimented lunch. Michael and Pauline Lowe and Kate Denley travelled up for lunch to give the assembled throng encouragement. Fortunately, we did not have to call on Michael’s (Physio Direct) expertise before, during or after lunch even though there were some strained elbows.   The five teams of three gathered at the tenth tee for the afternoons “Ambrose” competition with support staff.

  There was the usual Old Collegian’s competitive streak with some attempts to nobble the favourite players with additional beer supplies. Tedgy, Jeremy Thewlis and Luke Ory even practiced after lunch !!! After an enthralling afternoon’s golf, the results were two teams on 39 and three teams on 40 strokes. Teams led by Macca and Peter Denley were tied on 39 and the count back was brought into calculations. The same count back that saw Macca run a controversial second place to organiser John Denley’s team last year resulted in Macca’s team winning the competition this year. Each player in Macca’s team (Macca, Gordon Hazzard and Rob Love) received a bottle of Rockford Moppa Springs. Second team players received two golf balls for their efforts. Chezza’s team ran third on count back from the other two teams and received a golf ball each. Ashley told a story about Chezza leading by example and playing some superb shots to save the team and was rewarded with a golf ball for the biggest lie of the day. 

  At the conclusion of the day the raffle was drawn by a completely uninterested bystander and the winner of a magnum of Rockford Home Block 1998 Cabernet (estimated to be worth in excess of $200 retail) was Gordon Hazzard. Gordon supported the day last year and again this year with a team of four and was a deserving winner with ticket number one (see Gordon you didn’t have to buy the other 999 tickets to make sure you’d win !!) 

Report on the Chinese New Year celebrations

  On 24th January the Club welcomed in the Chinese New Year for the fourth year in a row. This year is the year of the Monkey, a year for cunning, trickery and hi-jinx; the club’s coaches may wish to work this into their game plans.

   As before, we had a healthy spread of roughly 200 club members, players, friends and neighbours. Traditional Chinese food was provided by the wonderful chefs who have now catered for (and tolerated) Collegians for quite a few years, both in their own restaurant, at the club and on a catering basis. Their details are available from Kim Evans if you are interested in truly excellent Chinese catering. 

  The kids always enjoy the night, and the most popular moment of the night was the breaking of a pińata (not entirely a traditional Chinese custom) and the subsequent riot caused by the prospect of free chocolate. We note that amongst the four deep throng of kiddies, Ben Suttell could be spotted scavenging just as hard as he could. 

  The fireworks display was, as always, very popular, and seems to get better every year. This year the fireworks were generously paid for by Michael and Anne Evans. The traditional Lion Dance display was as colourful as ever, and hopefully heralds in a lucky year for the club and its members. 

... From the Tregenza Times, February 2004

Nicole Quodling's Wedding

Congratulations to Nicole Quodling and Tony Lynch who were married at Saltram Estate on 31 January 2004.

Imogen and Ben, Stuart (the best man), Emma Curran, Tony the groom.	Ben Suttell & Stew Douglas
	Emma Suttell	Best man speech
Is this meant to be a scrum?   Muzza, Hamish, Jason Lynch, Tony the groom, David Quodling (father of the bride) and Peter Forde		Brendan, Bethany, Emma, Stu
Nicole, Bethany Clark, Emma Curran, Emma Suttell	Jason Lynch & Emma Curran	Emma Curran & Bethany Clark & others

Chinese New Year Party

CHINESE NEW YEAR PARTY

Celebrate the Year of the Monkey and kick off the 2004 rugby season

From 6pm – Saturday  24th January 2004

Old Collegians' Open Golf Day

THE OLD COLLEGIANS' OPEN

Tanunda Golf Club - Sunday 1st February 2004

  Licensed bar in fully air-conditioned clubhouse 
Allow between 1 hour and 1˝ hours travel time   
Registration at 9:00 am 9 hole stroke, teeing off at 9.30am
Lunch between 12.30pm and 2.00pm
9 hole Ambrose teeing off at 2.30pm
  Everyone is welcome including good golfers 
No handicaps necessary

Price - $60 per person 
Enter a team of four, or individually to be grouped on the day
Includes golf round with on-course refreshments, lunch and after game snacks & prizes.
Left & right hand club with buggy - hire available for $20. 
Buggies available without clubs for $4. 
Neat casual. 
Flat-soled shoes (preferably golf shoes). 
Sneakers are ok. No heels please.
Hats & sunscreen recommended
Various accommodation available - please indicate if interested 

Ph. 8332 2735, johnd@pro-time.com.au, 9 Cleland Avenue, Dulwich, 5065

Cheques payable to “JL Denley” at above address
Confirmation needed by Friday 16th January

Sponsored by Pro-Time Business Solutions Pty Ltd

Rugby Ball

  Before the weekend of RWC here in Adelaide, SARU and Adelaide Central Mission held a Rugby Ball of magnificent proportions. There were three tables of Collegians, who all ate heartily, drank deeply and danced the night away.