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HILLIES V MERRYLANDS @ BORONIA: ROUND THIRTEEN REVIEW
The Fives started the day, as always, with a solid performance against a World Champion Convicts side. While Laurie Mullan was a spark in attack and Tom Simshauser got over for a try, the Black and Whites would start with a 12-5 loss. The last time the two Fourth grade sides met, Hillies had to rely on a last second try to get them over the line. Not this time unfortunately. Fielding a hot side with many players warming up for matches later in the day, Merrylands scored a commanding 28-5 victory. Brad Chalmers scored a long range try and Dave Bonner sparkled in his Hunters Hill debut. Third Grade is still unbeaten after a clinical 21-7 victory. Matt Taka was all over the field yet gain while Chris Collins hit hard and often in the centres. Pat Feige certainly had a week to remember, marking his 100th Hillies appearance with a try to follow his Commander's Commendation in his other life in the Royal Australian Navy. The fact that he walked away with the meat tray seemed almost scripted. Perhaps it was. The Seconds again toughed out a close one with Cam Van Oirschot again a star in a 14-8 victory. The Seconds are still leading the log and are starting to look very dangerous. La La is back in the backline and ready to rumble. The First Grade match was a strange one and much must be learnt from it before the next clash of these sides. In the first twenty minutes, Hillies were superb, nailing their set-plays to grab four tries including the record-breaker to Dan Casa (See below for further details) to set up a 24-7 lead. The next hour saw the Wolves attack and 6 excruciating bites later, Hunters Hill were left wounded on the back of a 46-24 mauling. Credit must go to a fine Merrylands side that never gave up and kept breaking tackles. Luke McLennan and Coleman Taylor can hold their head up with fine performances in the backrow while the deputising scrum-half Luke Bird produced a strong game at 9 in his First 1st Grade start of the year. Not the result we wanted but the 2's and 3's result leave us just 56 points behind Merrylands in the Club Championship race. We will need to be very good to catch them but with a game in hand against Epping we still have a chance to do so. Hunters Hill 5th Grade 5 (Tom Simshauser try) lost to the Sydney Convicts 12. Best and Fairest: 3- Laurie Mullan, 2- Dan Cummings, 1- Jack Sandall Hunters Hill 4th Grade 5 (Brad Chalmers try) lost to Merrylands 28. Best and Fairest: 3- Dave Bonner (Hunters Hill Debut), 2- Tom Kellaway, 1- Oz Lee Hunters Hill 3rd Grade 21 (Jono Gelling, Pat Feige tries, Dean Vandine goal) beat Merrylands 7. Best and Fairest: 3- Matt Taka, 2- Chris Collins, 1- Chris Groves and Jono Gelling Hunters Hill 2nd Grade 14 (Will Carew try, Zane Thomas 3 penalties) beat Merrylands 8. Best and Fairest: 3- Cam Van Oirschot , 2-La La Havea, 1- Will Wright Hunters Hill 1st Grade 24 (Dan Casa, Burzin Mehta, Sam Henry, Colman Taylor tries, Sam Henry 2 goals) lost to Merrylands 46. Best and Fairest: 3- Luke McLennan, 2- Colman Taylor, 1- Dave Marshall Refs Points: 2- Luke McLennan Players Player: Luke Bird SEASON TRY-SCORING RECORD IS SMASHED AT BORONIA
His try brought his season tally up to an incredible 22 and in doing so broke Marcus Seuseu's record for most tries in a season of 21, set in 16 Kentwell Cup games in 1995. Dan is new to the club in 2009 and has worked his way up from 4th grade to become a regular try-scorer in First-grade. He has missed out on only one weekend so far (against Blacktown) and had a particularly fruitful morning against Balmain in Round 3 collecting 5 tries all up (3 in 4s and 2 in 2s) On behalf of HHRFUC we would like to congratulate Dan on a fine achievement and may he score many more in Black and White. (See below for interview) HOW ARE WE TRAVELLING? Club Championship: 2nd- 56 points from the lead of Merrylands with a game in hand. 1st Grade: 2nd- 11 points from Merrylands with a game in hand HILLIES V HAWKESBURY VALLEY @ McQUADE: ROUND FOURTEEN PREVIEW
We have been relatively lucky in some respects that much of the season so far has been relatively close to home. This weekend we begin our first trek, and it's to the Valley. Hawkesbury are traditionally a very physical rugby club and while picturesque, their ground has the potential to be a graveyard for visiting teams. We must be on high alert when we take on Hawkesbury's mid-table but very strong sides. The Valley boys were extremely gracious visitors to our patch early on in the season so let's return the favour, get on the bus and enjoy the day. PLEASE READ: Because of the recent wet weather and a broken pipe, the Windsor sports council has put some conditions to use McQuade Park this weekend. They are as follows. 1) No spectators allowed inside the picket fence. We can have a tunnel onto the field through the main gate but supporters must go straight to the side line and back out the gate as soon as the players are on the field. Please respect these rules Hunters. Where Valley Stands Club Championship: 7th 1st Grade: 6th- 26 points from the lead BUS TRIP TO HAWKESBURY VALLEY (MCQUADE PARK) THIS WEEK
The bus departs Boronia Park at 9.45am, and waits for no man!!! It will take everyone to McQuade Park Windsor for a day of Rugby vs Hawkesbury Valley. After First Grade finishes and we pack everything up, we will then go to the Windsor Sports and Bowling Club next to the grounds for after match drinks and to watch the Bledisloe Cup match. The bus will then leave the Bowling Club at approx 7.30pm to return to Boronia Park and the Hunters Hill Hotel. Cost of the trip is $20. If you have any questions or problems contact Bones at jim.bone@oracle.com or ring 0410439901 “FROM THE ARCHIVES” Our annual “Back to Boronia Day” will be held on Saturday the 22nd of August on the final round against Petersham. To begin the build-up to this great event, the Archive Committee will be running a series of historical blurbs in the coming newsletters. This week they are taking us back to the winter of 1969. The Start of an Era Background
On Saturday the 22nd August 2009 @ Boronia Park, HHRUFC will be celebrating the 40th anniversary, and the Start of an Era winning Whiddon Cup victory in 1969. CLUB CAPTAIN'S COLUMN: Interview with a Record-Breaker
I wanted a new challenge after playing league for 18 years. Richard (Mr Colley- 4th grade coach) got in contact with me and told me he needed a centre in 4ths. Dad played through his schooling and also represented the Balmain Tigers in the lower grades after finishing Year 12. When he was offered a first grade contract rejected it simply because there was more money in working in the family business and if he got injured no one would pay his wages. Quite proud although much credit should be given to the players around me who have been helping my through the grades especially Richie and Fiji Tim. The boys in 1st grade have also been great with Sammy and Marsh always willing to give advice. So although I’m ecstatic with the record, much credit must be given to the rest of the boys. I guess so, usually I like to get around 20+ tries a season. I have scored 4 and 5 tries in a couple of games of League in the past. One of the memorable tries was on TV in the Schoolboys Arrive Alive Cup when we (Holy Cross Ryde) took down the Cup favourites 30 - 0 in a game predicted to be the total opposite. There all worth the same mate, although took me half the season to figure tries in Rugby are worth 5 and not 4 like League lol. But one try that stands out was when we beat Balmain in the 4ths (in Round 3). We were down by 3 tries with 10 minutes to go and ended up winning. Those 3 were memorable especially the last one as in was right on the buzzer. I've only watched a handful of Rugby matches but Nonu (think that’s his name) is a big strong centre whose game I've tried to watch and learn from. As for League players - it has to be Andrew Johns. He is the only player I have ever watched who could win a game single handedly no matter who he had behind him. I'm loving the club and the game. The boys are great, they have all welcomed me in and made me feel comfortable. I have a couple of small ones. I am going to set the record at 30, Hunters Hill to take out 4 grades and claim the Club Championship. We will meet Merrylands in GF and finally put them to the sword. And Stuey will get married and live happily ever after. BYRON TOUR: EVERYBODY GET IN
It is simply awesome. Talk to Grovesy now. The July 25 deadline is stupidly close. A $50 deposit books your much sought after and personalised Byron kit. BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY The photo-blog site has been resuscitated and for the most part is going fairly well. It is a site that welcomes everyone’s photos so bring a camera down and take some shots. Better yet bring someone with a camera down and get them to take some. Assistance is always appreciated especially for Seconds and First Grade to get some decent photos. If interested in helping out, just ask Jules. FIRST GRADERS COMING THROUGH. The Under 15's at Hunters Hill have over 56 players registered making them one of the biggest in Australia. They are playing in the highest competition in NSW and are currently running second. The Sydney under 15 squad is using Boronia Park as their training base for the next 3 weeks on Wednesday. Congratulations to all these boys for making these teams. FINAL RUGBY COURSES FOR 2009 SmartRugby Last chance to get qualified on Monday 27 July, 6.30pm. Touch Judge We must have one accredited touch judge available to touch judge for every grade we play, so we need people to volunteer to do this course to help out on Saturdays. This is the last chance to get accredited on Monday 27 July, 6.00pm. Remember, HHRUFC will reimburse you for the above courses. FEES Yo Yo, put your hands in the air
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A day that brought together the top two clubs of Division Three was always going to be a tough encounter. Three losses including First Grade was not ideal, but the weekend gave us plenty of hints for upcoming matches against a side sure to be there come finals time.
While First Grade had a disappointing loss, a historic moment occurred when outside centre 
We are getting extremely close to the pointy end of the season and literally every game from here on in has the potential to decide our Club Championship and finals positions.
As you should be aware of by now we have organised a bus to get everyone to the game on Saturday. 
In 1966 the club entered a team in the Judd Cup A division, being defeated by the eventual premier Colleagues, 9 – 0, in the divisional final. The following year, Hunters Hill was again defeated by the eventual premier, Macquarie University, 9 – 3 in the Judd Cup C division semi final. In 1968, the club entered teams in both the Whiddon and Judd Cup C divisions, without any success. 
Last Saturday we witnessed a record on our beloved Boronia. 22 tries after 12 weekends of football is no small feat. This week I caught up with the man who is always over the line, our own 
If you have any reservations about touring to Byron 16th-19th October, you need to check 
