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| 2013 Centenary Year; Discussion of clubs celebrating 100 years in 2013 and the history of Group 6. | |
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| Orana87 | Dec 28 2012, 04:13 PM Post #61 |
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Scott McGurran had one of the most evasive running styles I've ever seen. John Burke was very good, as was his second row partner Chris Cumming, ended up playing for Country from captain- coaching at Aberdeen Group 21. My old man, Big Brucey is promising to do a team of his period in G6 as a player and journalist which will span 1966-1986. He did say Ron Kain (7 premierships in the front row for City & Picton), John Greaves (City- centre), John Cole (Mittagong- lock), Gary Dowling (Oakdale- fullback), Noel Chesham (The Oaks- halfback) and Les Williams (The Oaks- centres) would likely be walk-up starts for the 17. Is the Group planning a big function to celebrate the centenary? |
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| footydad | Dec 29 2012, 08:52 AM Post #62 |
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Les Williams son played for The Oaks in 94 nick named Billy ,kid could make a whole in any defensive line and his speed was lightning,does any one remember him? Orana 87? |
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| tc6_11 | Dec 29 2012, 10:24 AM Post #63 |
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I got to play with McGurran very late in his career at Oakdale. Very funny guy, and had a very unusual way of saying a phrase that has become part of the Oakdale dialect. |
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| foal | Dec 30 2012, 07:12 AM Post #64 |
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You would've played with my brother Aaron then. Small world! He was in his first year of 18s then, played wing or fullback. I remember that team had a couple really classy centres Trent Schmeirer and Jason Armstrong. You're right about our first grade team then too. Sharpey was definitely one of the better imports picton's had in modern times. 86 premiership winner with Parramatta. |
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| disco stu | Dec 30 2012, 09:09 AM Post #65 |
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I think Steve sharpe also had a stint at mittagong as well. |
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| foal | Dec 30 2012, 09:22 AM Post #66 |
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Yeah, definitely in 97. Maybe more. He played in the 96 reserve grade GF for Picton then went to Mittagong. Not sure if he went as captain-coach or just as a player. |
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| Blue Devil | Dec 30 2012, 11:37 AM Post #67 |
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Yes mate, I remember Aaron well, we had the best centers in the comp but sometimes a five eight that just wouldn't pass the ball, Greg Penowitz was the coach with Ray Lawson, some great memories and a really fun season, that was one year where we should of won the Premiership! If I remember right, we went undefeated for most of the season then lost it when it counted. Say hi to Aaron for me!
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| hit & spin | Dec 30 2012, 11:42 AM Post #68 |
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Did Steve Sharpe have a run at Thirlmere as well? |
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| foal | Dec 31 2012, 06:49 AM Post #69 |
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You may be right. I'm not sure, but now that you mention it, that vaguely rings a bell. His young bloke played second row in their first grade team this year. |
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| hit & spin | Dec 31 2012, 07:18 AM Post #70 |
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Yes was a part of the prince of promises give you a job in the mines recruitment do-do |
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| Orana87 | Jan 13 2013, 06:43 PM Post #71 |
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I'm going to try to do a story a week from the G6 archives that I have. This entry is the 1985 Group 6 report to the CRL Year Book. 1985 Group 6 Author- uncredited (would have been Hilton Middleton or Theo Marsh) Picton created one of the biggest upsets in the history of Group 6 when they defeated Moss Vale 16-8 in the Grand Final at Camden. The win by Picton was a complete form reversal as they had been easily defeated by Moss Vale 42-8 in the Major Semi- Final two weeks earlier. Picton defeated Mittagong 29-16 in the Final before the shock Premiership victory. Former Illawarra player, Rod Henniker, playing his first match for ten weeks, inspired Picton. After leading 12-8 with three minutes of play remaining, an unconverted try sealed the game and the premiership. Moss Vale, coached by Brian Milthorpe, easily won the Minor Premiership finishing six points in front of their nearest opponents, after having previously won the Group 6 Caltex Club Knockout Championship. Picton had gained second position on the competition table on percentages from Bowral, with Mittagong a point away in fourth position. The Minor Semi-Final was a high scoring match which thrilled the large crowd that witnessed Mittagong take the lead in the last five minutes of play to defeat Bowral 38-26. Moss Vale was in scintillating form when they annihilated Picton in the Major Semi Final and patrons could not believe the form reversal by Picton to annex the competition. Picton Team (Book has a photograph) Glen Mitchell, Kevin Watson, Steve Cochrane, Wayne Cook, Warren Griffin, Craig Wilton, Terry Collins, Neville Ray, Rod Henniker (Captain- Coach), Brett Rogers, Col White, George Twist, Phil McKenzie, Tony Brislane, Phil Rofe, Mick Sias. The Oaks won the Reserve Grade Competition for the second consecutive year when they defeated Picton 22-12 after scoring two tries early in the match. The Oaks had narrowly defeated Moss Vale 10-9 in a thrilling Major Semi Final. Moss Vale also suffered a further defeat in the Final when they again lost narrowly to Picton 10-7. Moss Vale had led until two minutes from the final siren, only to see victory slip from their grasp. Some very fine displays were witnessed in the U/18 Competition which resulted in Picton recording their second Premiership when they defeated neighbours Thirlmere 26-8 in the Grand Final. Picton defeated Moss Vale 16-12 in a keenly contested Semi Final and Thirlmere, after defeating Robertson 20-18 in another close match, accounted for Moss Vale 20-14 in the Final before losing to Picton. Moss Vale were Minor Premiers and once again, failed to take major honours. Thirlmere were attempting to win their first Senior Grade competition since 1929, but they were no match for Picton. The Group 6 Caltex Club Knockout Competition was again an outstanding success despite the very heavy rain throughout the day. Moss Vale competed in two very closely contested matches, winning the Semi- Final against Picton 1-nil and the Final when they accounted for Mittagong 12-10. Mittagong had previously defeated Thirlmere 13-4 in the opening round and Camden 12-nil in the Semi- Final. The Junior League conducted most competitive competitions in ten divisions from 7 years to 16 years. Picton club was most successful winning five of the competitions. Southern Division Representatives in the Caltex Country Divisional Championship were Neil Howe (Bowral), Shane Green (Moss Vale), John Kasbarian (Camden), Mark Simpson (Bowral) and Steve Stonham (Camden). Ian Russell played for Southern N.S.W at Wagga. The Group Representative team had an excellent season defeating Group 16, Group 7 and Wentworthville prior to participating in the Caltex Country Divisional Championship. The U/18 Representative team lost narrowly to South Coast Group 7. The following players represented Southern Division in the Country Under 18 Divisional Championship for the Ray Maher Shield: Rocky Melito (Mittagong) and David Jeffery (Camden). The Group 6 Player of the Year Presentation Night was an outstanding success with in excess of 300 players, officials and ladies attending. Picton hooker, Phil McKenzie, won the major award by one point from Ian Russell (Mittagong). Phil McKenzie won the Hilton Middleton Trophy, $500 and a video recorder donated by Camden Nissan dealer, Barry Stein. The Leading Point Scorer was again Bob Sepple (Moss Vale) with 268 points. He received the Campbelltown Chronicle Trophy for the second year in succession. The Post Newspaper Trophy for the Leading Try Scorer was won by Neil Howe (Bowral) with twenty-two. The Coach of the Year Award went to Grahame Andrews (Mittagong) who was recipient of the Picton News- Camden Crier Trophy. The Under 18 Player of the Year for the Southern Highlands Trophy was won by Rocky Melito (Mittagong). Rocky also represented Group 6, Southern Division and Country during the year. The Jim 'Doc' McLean Award was won by The Oaks Treasurer, Jim Murdoch. Group President, Hilton Middleton, was re-elected President of Group 6 and Southern Division in addition to being a member of the C.R.L General Committee. Group Secretary, Theo Marsh, was re-appointed a member of the C.R.L Referees' Appointment Board and represented the Group at the Annual Conference. {Ex- Campbelltown City Kangaroos and The Oaks trainer} Dennis Regan was elected a Life Member of Southern Division and appointed Trainer for the Country Representative teams against Sydney and in the National Panasonic Cup series. COMPETITION RESULTS FIRST GRADE Semi Finals: Mittagong defeated Bowral 38-26 Moss Vale defeated Picton 42-8 Final: Picton defeated Mittagong 29-16 Grand Final: Picton defeated Moss Vale 16-8 RESERVE GRADE Semi Finals: Picton defeated Camden 22-20 The Oaks defeated Moss Vale 10-9 Final: Picton defeated Moss Vale 10-7 Grand Final: The Oaks defeated Picton 22-12 UNDER 18 GRADE Semi Finals: Thirlmere defeated Robertson 20-18 Picton defeated Moss Vale 16-12 Final: Thirlmere defeated Moss Vale 20-14 Grand Final: Picton defeated Thirlmere 26-8 CALTEX KNOCKOUT COMPETITION FIRST ROUND: Camden defeated Narellan 26-4 Mittagong defeated Thirlmere 13-4 Moss Vale defeated Oakdale 16-nil Picton defeated Bowral 4-2 SECOND ROUND: Camden defeated The Oaks 10-nil SEMI-FINALS: Mittagong defeated Camden 12-nil Moss Vale defeated Picton 1-nil FINAL Moss Vale defeated Mittagong 12-10 JUNIOR LEAGUE GRAND FINALS 7 Years: Tahmoor- Thirlmere defeated Burragorang 5-nil 8 Years: Burragorang defeated Narellan 13-8 9 Years: Camden defeated Picton 14-12 10 Years: Picton defeated Moss Vale 23-20 11 Years: Picton defeated Camden 26-4 12 Years: Picton defeated Camden 8-4 13 Years: Picton drew Camden 0-all (Joint Premiers) 14 Years: Moss Vale defeated Narellan 14-8 15 Years: Picton defeated Narellan 14-6 16 Years: Narellan defeated Picton 22-12 Edited by Orana87, Jan 13 2013, 06:44 PM.
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| Orana87 | Jan 19 2013, 10:53 AM Post #72 |
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1979 Group 6 Author- uncredited (would have been Hilton Middleton or Merv Travers) Campbelltown Warriors, led by Captain Coach Tony Herring, brilliantly won the Group 6 1st Grade Grand Final when they defeated Camden 9-0. The win by Campbelltown Warriors avenged a defeat by Camden 8-5 in the Major Semi Final. Campbelltown Warriors comfortably defeated Bowral, 31-15 in the Final before winning the Premiership. The Premiers, had an outstanding record throughout the season, winning all matches with the exception of the Semi-Final. They were Minor Premiers and thoroughly deserved their success. Campbelltown Warriors Team R. Fogarty, P. Burgmann, G. Millar, P. Creevey, R.Harrison, G.Panzarino, C.Tryndale, T.Rose, C.Casey, S.Ruttley, T.Herring (Captain/Coach), B.Taylor, W.Brain. Moss Vale annexed the Reserve Grade Premiership when they defeated Picton, 19-11 in the Grand Final. Moss Vale won the competition the hard way, defeating Ingleburn, 30-10 in the Semi-Final, narrowly defeating Campbelltown Warriors 25-21 in the Final before winning the competition. Moss Vale won the Reserve Grade Premiership for the first time ever and this was their first senior trophy since 1955. Camden was in superlative form to become Under 18 Grade Premiers. They comfortably defeated Moss Vale, 14-3 in the Semi-Final and easily accounted for the same team, 35-10 in the Grand Final. Moss Vale defeated Campbelltown Collegians, 16-5 in the Final. Narellan contested two hard fought fixtures before winning the Second Division First Grade Premiership. Narellan defeated Ingleburn RSL 25-18 in the Semi-Final and accounted for the same team, 31-20 in the Grand Final. Ingleburn RSL comfortably defeated Warragamba, 44-28 in the Final. Campbelltown Warriors defeated Warragamba 19-18 in a thrilling Grand Final to win the Second Division Reserve Grade Premiership. The win by Campbelltown Warriors avenged a narrow defeat by Warragamba in the Semi-Final, 23-19. Campbelltown Warriors easily defeated Narellan, 36-18 in a high scoring final before winning the Premiership. The Group 6 Club Championship was won by Campbelltown Warriors Club. A feature of the season under review was the improved form shown by Clubs from the south end of the Group, viz., Moss Vale and Bowral, who finished third and fourth respectively in First Grade. The Southern Division Caltex Country Knockout Competition was successfully staged at Bowral and resulted in a good win by Moss Vale, 10-5 over the Group 12 Premiers Woy Woy. They also defeated Campbelltown Warriors, 10-9 (Group 6 Premiers) and Batemans Bay, 32-5 (Group 7 Premiers). The Group 6 "Player of the Year" was won by Jim Hindmarsh of Bowral Club with Les Williams (The Oaks) runner-up. St Gregory's College, Campbelltown played magnificently to win the Amco Shield for 1979. The President of Group 6, Hilton Middleton completed twenty-five consecutive years in this position. Mr. Middleton was also re-elected President of Southern Division. Southern Division representatives in the Caltex Divisional Championships were: Les Williams (The Oaks), David Mooney (The Oaks), John Clarke (Moss Vale), Darryl Warwick (Camden), Wayne Sharpe (Moss Vale), Greg Martin (Moss Vale), John Burke (Moss Vale), Glen Fitzgibbon (Camden). Darryl Warwick represented Country Seconds against Sydney. The following represented Southern Division against Great Britain at Campbelltown: Les Williams (The Oaks), Greg Martin (Moss Vale), John Burke (Moss Vale), Glen Fitzgibbon (Camden), Jim Hindmarsh (Bowral), Wayne Sharpe (Moss Vale), Darryl Warwick (Camden). Southern Division performed magnificently to play a 10-all draw, which was an outstanding effort. Group 6 showed its superiority in the Southern Division trials, defeating Group 7, 31-8 at Wyong, lost to Southern Division, 11-8 at Campbelltown and defeated Group 12, 18-10 at Berry. Southern Division representatives in the Country Under 18 Divisional Championships were Derek Lamb (Campbelltown Collegians), Tim Moule (Moss Vale), Steve Dougherty (Camden) and Steve Grimson (Camden). Senior Vice-President, John Marsden was elected a Life Member of Group 6. The Jim 'Doc' McLean Merit Award was won by Wal Carey (Mittagong) and Barry Feld (Camden) for services rendered to the Group. The Group Second Division senior representative team journeyed to Broken Hill and won 43-16. The strength of the competition was indicated by a good win against Group 8 Second Division at Mittagong. Merv Travers (Group Secretary) retired at the end of the season to take up residence in Illawarra. He is a Life Member of Group 6 and Moss Vale Club, has been a member of the Group General Committee for twenty years, the last four as secretary. A record attendance viewed the Grand Final with gate receipts amounting to $7,500. The Group 6 Junior League Competition was very strong, which augurs well for the future of the code in this area. COMPETITION RESULTS FIRST GRADE Semi Finals: Bowral defeated Moss Vale 22-12 Camden defeated Campbelltown Warriors 8-5 Final: Campbelltown Warriors defeated Bowral 31-15 Grand Final: Campbelltown Warriors defeated Camden 9-0 RESERVE GRADE Semi Finals: Moss Vale defeated Ingleburn 30-10 Picton defeated Campbelltown Warriors 11-3 Final: Moss Vale defeated Campbelltown Warriors 25-21 Grand Final: Moss Vale defeated Picton 19-11 UNDER 18 GRADE Semi Finals: Campbelltown Collegians defeated Campbelltown City 19-3 Camden defeated Moss Vale 14-3 Final: Moss Vale defeated Campbelltown Collegians 16-5 Grand Final: Camden defeated Moss Vale 35-10 SECOND DIVISION FIRST GRADE Semi Finals: Warragamba defeated Macquarie Fields 48-3 Narellan defeated Ingleburn RSL 25-18 Final: Ingleburn RSL defeated Warragamba 44-28 Grand Final: Narellan defeated Ingleburn RSL 31-20 SECOND DIVISION RESERVE GRADE Semi Finals: Narellan defeated Berrima 22-3 Warragamba defeated Campbelltown Warriors 23-19 Final: Campbelltown Warriors defeated Narellan 36-18 Grand Final: Campbelltown Warriors defeated Warragamba 19-18 NORTHERN JUNIOR LEAGUE PREMIERS 7 Years: Lithgow St. Bradbury 8 Years: East Campbelltown 10 Years: Lithgow St. Bradbury 11 Years: St John's 12 Years: Lithgow St. Bradbury 13 Years: Campbelltown City 14 Years: East Campbelltown 15 Years: East Campbelltown 16 Years: Campbelltown City SOUTHERN JUNIOR LEAGUE PREMIERS 7 Years: Burragorang 8 Years: Mittagong 9 Years: Moss Vale 10 Years: Moss Vale 11 Years: Mittagong 12 Years: Bowral 14 Years: Mittagong 16 Years: Moss Vale Edited by Orana87, Jan 19 2013, 10:57 AM.
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| foal | Jan 19 2013, 02:48 PM Post #73 |
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This is great stuff Orana. Keep 'em coming! |
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| Warriors78 | Jan 19 2013, 05:31 PM Post #74 |
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warriors! I played in that 2nd div reggies win along time & alot of beers ago |
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| Orana87 | Jan 19 2013, 06:26 PM Post #75 |
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Cheers Foal- one a week- really important in this Centenary season that everyone is reminded what a great competition we have and what a great competition G6 has been for so very long now. There's a few old ideas too that the Group could use again- like the 2nd Division rep team. Edited by Orana87, Jan 19 2013, 06:32 PM.
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| KIDROK | Jan 19 2013, 09:10 PM Post #76 |
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I second that foal, as a semi young bloke I love to read up on the good old days an all the blood sweet and tears that went into cementing the path for this successful strong group we all love so much today...! Good stuff orana can't wait to get back out there bring on 2013!
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| galahs | Jan 19 2013, 10:06 PM Post #77 |
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I love reading these history pieces. Keep em coming! |
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| Orana87 | Jan 20 2013, 04:40 PM Post #78 |
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Cut and paste from a few program blurbs I wrote back in the 2010 season, marking our return to G6- significant games in the esteemed history of the CCKRLFC. 1972 Major Semi Final: Camden Rams 12 d Campbelltown City 10 Victoria Park, Picton The Roos headed into the 1972 Major Semi Final as defending premiers and shooting to becomethe first club in Group history to secure four consecutive premierships. Camden had downed the Roos in both round fixtures and were slight favourites to win and progress straight to the 1972decider. In one of the greatest games ever witnessed in Group history, the Roos and Rams hammered each other relentlessly in a fast and furious game. With the scores locked at 10-all and extra time looming, disaster struck for the Roos. Referee Jimmy Roberts awarded Camden a controversial scrum penalty (no differentials at that time) with only seconds left on the clock. Left with an easy shot, Camden captain- coach Tom Coleman piloted the ball between the posts to secure a 12-10 win, to give the Rams their first Grand Final appearance since 1956. However, the physical battering inflicted by both teams upon the other opened the way up for minor semi final winners Campbelltown Warriors to come through. The Roos were no match for the Warriors in the final a week later and defeated Camden in the big one to claim their first G6 premiership. 1974 Second Round: Campbelltown City 15 d Camden 2 Orana Park, Campbelltown Campbelltown City secured one of their finest victories in their club's long history when they defeated Camden 15-2. The Roos played with 12 men for 45 minutes following the sensational dismissal of captain-coach Johnny Greaves. Celebrating the opening of City Leagues Club (now Wests) on the weekend, the Roos whitewashed the Rams to claim all three grades. Played in gale force conditions, the Roos led 3-2 at halftime. City had been first to score when evergreen five-eighth John McDonald slipped a nicely weighted pass to Greaves, with the ex- Canterbury star scoring in the corner. Peter Kozman kicked a great penalty goal against the gale to produce the 3-2 halftime scoreline. Referee Johnny Joyce had stifled the game with numerous penalties. Frustrated at the stop- start nature of the game, Greaves had stern words for the nature of his officiating and the unpenalised actions of many Camden tackles. Taking unkindly to Greaves' candour, Joyce sensationally dismissed the Roos skipper from the field. Rather than being rattled by the loss of their inspirational leader, the Roos dominated the 2nd half into the wind to run out 15-2 winners. Best for City were Peter Matson, Ronnie Kain, John McDonald and Ken Millard. Camden's best were Terry Gordon, Phil McGurren and Vic Carn. 1980 Grand Final: Campbelltown City 25 d Picton 9 Orana Park, Campbelltown Wooden spooners in 1979, Campbelltown City under the charismatic leadership of local lawyer John Marsden engaged in a close season buying spree to turn around their fortunes for the 1980 season. The Roos committee were successful in luring Country centre Mick Priddis (father of Luke) and Canterbury hardman prop Phil Charlton to the camp. Crack Kangaroo centre Kim Patrick was also brought back, with the team being captain- coached by the mercurial Paul Murray a skilful backrower secured from Thirroul. In the most dominant season of the Kangaroos history, the 1980 1st Grade team suffered only two losses all season heading into the big one. Picton had won their way through to the Grand Final, defeating the Warriors and Oakdale in successive semi finals. But this day would belong to the Roos. Led by a dominant display by Charlton up front and two try performances by Priddis and hooker Bobby 'T-Bone' Kelly, the Roos overwhelmed the Magpies to run out 25-9 victors, securing our first title since 1975. Picton would turn the tables but in 1981. Led by Kangaroo junior Ronnie Kain, the Picton pack dismantled the Roos forwards, starving the brilliant City backline of possession. In a huge boilover, Picton rolled the 'Roos 15-11 in the GF. 1966 1st Grade 1st Round: Campbelltown Kangaroos 4 leading Picton 2. Alf Duguid Oval, Campbelltown (where the new DFO is!) In one of the most violent games in the history of Group 6, Campbelltown Police had to intervene at the 25min mark to abandon the fixture. Former Kangaroos Captain- coach Maxy Seymour, the local Sargeant came on to the field to inform referee Jimmy Sinclair that the game was off. The match had degenerated into a series of vicious rolling all-in-brawls basically since the kick-off, with Kangaroos prop Bruce Melville being taken to Liverpool Hospital to have his partially detached ear sown back on. Under the coaching of Billy Peel, the Magpies would go on to claim the 1966 1st Grade Premiership undefeated and become the first Group 6 club to claim the coveted Clayton Cup, awarded by the CRL to the best team every year. However it is the contention of Kangaroos supporters that Picton's accomplishment in the 1966season have an asterisk next to it- because we were leading you at the time. Picton did account rather easily for us though in the 2nd Round up at Victoria Park. 1963 Grand Final: Mittagong 12 d Campbelltown Kangaroos 7 Camden Showground In a replay of the 1962 Grand Final, the Kangaroos and Mittagong met at Camden Showground to decide the 63 premiership. The 'Roos after a resounding win against Mittagong in the 2nd Round were confident of claiming the club's first title since 1949. However Mittagong led by Nipper Goldsmith, Country representative John Cole and brilliant halves Mickey Cuppit and John Tumeth were to deny the Roos in a cliff-hanger. A great try to Roos second rower Greg Mason after a 30m burst had the blue and golds right in the picture, however their fate was decided when centre Jim Hayden lost possession over the line as he tried to force the ball. Mittagong broke the 7-all deadlock with a match winning try with five minutes to go. Mittagong would claim the 1964 premiership against Bowral, to become the first Group 6 club to claim the premiership treble- a feat matched by our 'Roos in 1969-71 and 1973- 75. 1970 Preliminary Final: Campbelltown City Kangaroos 15 d Mittagong Lions 7 Victoria Park, Picton Defending premiers from 1969, The Roos squared off against Mittagong in the 1970 Final to determine who would meet Oakdale in the 1970 decider. The Roos had won through to the final by defeating Collies in the minor semi, whilst the Lions were regrouping from a loss to Oakdale. In a tensely fought match, the Roos scored three tries to one to defeat a strong Mittagong side, which featured such plays as Barry Andrewes, Graham Blatch and the tough as teak Ecclestone brothers. The Roos forwards led by Ronnie Kain and Dennis Moreau (The Prince of Second Rowers) paved the way for backline stars Rod Smith, Kevin LeJeune and Greg Ives to cut loose. Ives would score two tries in the Roos victory that day. Campbelltown City would emerge a week later to down Oakdale 6-4 in the 1970 Grand Final, at Campbelltown Showground, captain- coach Ray Corkery's second premiership of the 1969- 71 treble. 1983 Grand Final: Campbelltown City 24 d The Oaks Tigers 6 Orana Park, Campbelltown The Roos headed into the 1983 Grand Final in full knowledge that this was to be our last game as a Country Rugby League club. Having rolled the previously unbeaten Moss Vale combination in the semi, we faced off against an Oaks team that had dismissed the Dragons with ease a week later in the final. The game was anybody's guess with both teams sharing the regular season games. But from the time our boys ran out from under the Leagues Club, the Roos were never headed. Coached by the Roos most successful mentor Ray Corkery and captained by Tim Sheens, we were the first to score when a neatly worked try line move by Sheens and Paul Murray saw second rower Paul Navin crash over next to the sticks. Murray was in the thick of it again when he burst clear down the blindside and raced away to put halfback Alan Hamilton in under the posts. 12-nil Roos at the break. The Norman Day Cup was soon essentially headed back to Campbelltown early in the 2nd half when prolific points scoring winger David Williams leapt high to take a Wayne Elvin bomb. Williams scored again midway through the second half, before a late try to Oaks replacement Jim Venglos produced a final 24-6 scoreline. Our ten Group 6 1st Grade premiership had been secured and our last to date. Skilful backrower Paul Murray was named a deserved man of the match. Celebrations went on for days, with the Roos boys camping in the kitchen of Leumeah Pizza! 1976 1st Grade Preliminary Final: The Oaks Tigers 22 d Campbelltown City 3 Onslow Park, Camden Having won the previous three 1st Grade premierships, Campbelltown City headed into a showdown with The Oaks to decide who would meet Camden in the 1976 Grand Final. The Roos had won their minor semi against Ingleburn Bulldogs, while the Tigers had lost narrowly in a brutal major semi final to the Rams. Led by Australian test centre Johnny Greaves, the Roos were shooting to become the first club in Group 6 history to win four consecutive 1st Grade premierships. However this day would belong to The Oaks. Capably led by club legend Les Williams, QLD lock Rod Halley and props Phil Flack and Steve Pynsent, the Tigers had established a commanding 12-0 lead by halftime and went right on with the job in the second half to finish 22-3 winners. This game brought down the curtain on a magnificent era for the 'Roos, having won six of the previous seven 1st Grade premierships. It was fitting that we be vanquished by a champion Oaks combination who went on to win the GF the week after against Camden and went back to back in 1977 defeating Camden once again. 1983 Major Semi Final: Campbelltown City 15 d Moss Vale Dragons 2 Loseby Park, Bowral Having defeated the Kangaroos twice during the regular season and finished as undefeated Minor Premiers, Moss Vale started red-hot favourites to defeat City and move straight into the 1983 decider. Captain- coached by Bryan Milthorpe, the Dragons were also shooting for the Clayton Cup, the pinnacle of success in Country Rugby League. On a cold day in Bowral, the 'Roos primed to the minute by coach Ray Corkery and captain Tim Sheens, gradually grew in confidence as they repulsed the much vaunted Moss Vale pack and backline, led by the tough as teak, Johnny Burke. A brilliant blindside break by Paul Murray in the first half set up the only try of the first stanza, with Steve Moroney crossing the stripe. At halftime the 'Roos led 4-2. The game went two and frow before Murray once again burst clear, setting up fullback Brett David for a 10-2 lead. The late Paul Murray was the star of the game, setting up a late Kangaroo try to Dennis Fricot. The Kangaroo crowd, triumphantly sang 'Always look on the bright side of life', to Bryan Milthorpe as he walked off the field, in good humour. The loss devastated the Dragons, losing 32-10 to The Oaks the following week in the Final. The 'Roos would claim the 1983 premiership a week later, defeating the Tigers 24-6. 1982 Grand Final: Moss Vale Dragons 28 d Campbelltown City 13 Orana Park, Campbelltown Minor Premiers Moss Vale were shooting for their first premiership since 1955 on a warm spring day at Orana Park in 1982. The red and whites had been gradually building up their strength, with a youthful squad based around local juniors and much improved club results, including a recent raft of lower grade titles. The signing of experienced and hardened Illawarra divisional rep, Bryan Milthorpe, captain-coach would prove a masterstroke and take the Dragons to the next level. Premiers in 1980, the 'Roos were looking to atone for their shock loss in the 1981 decider to Picton. The Blue and Golds started the game well, with an early Dave Williams try taking us to a 3-0 lead. But from there it was all downhill as a brilliant long distance try to Moss Vale flyer Owen Saunders set up a commanding 13-3 lead at halftime to the Dragons. Led by commanding performances by Shane Green, Chris Cumming, Terry Loader and Tim Moule, the Dragons cruised to a 28-13 triumph on the 'Roos home ground, to give them the Norman Day Cup, breaking a 27 year hoodoo. * Our current moniker of Campbelltown 'City' Kangaroos was adopted at the start of the 1970 season. With both Warriors and Collegians entering the League at the start of 1970, President John Marsden made the astute move of inserting 'City' into our title, to help separate us from the fledging other clubs. Edited by Orana87, Jan 20 2013, 04:53 PM.
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| Orana87 | Jan 20 2013, 04:58 PM Post #79 |
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Disco, cleaning up yesterday I found a program from 1994 with a L Hannon playing reserve grade wing for Robertson Spuddies. Could you confirm the identity of said winger? |
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| disco stu | Jan 20 2013, 05:31 PM Post #80 |
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That's correct,I know him well
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can't wait to get back out there bring on 2013!


4:58 AM Jul 12
