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HORNSBY RUGBY CLUB

2018

ANNUAL REPORT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Club Sponsors

Club Awards

President’s Report

Club Captain’s Report

First Grade Report

Second Grade Report

Nala’s Report

Treasurer’s Report

Playing Records

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HORNSBY RUGBY CLUB 2018 SPONSORS

THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT

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2018 AWARDS

First Grade Best and Fairest: John King

Second Grade Best and Fairest: Brian Mudge

Third Grade Best & Fairest – Andrew Warner Trophy: Lachlan Skulander

Nala’s Best and Fairest: Mellina Auroux

Clubman of the Year – Martin Sotter Trophy: Danny Coombes

Nala of the Year: Caitlin James

Lioness of the Year: Claire Burns

Evan Fraser Memorial Trophy (Best Forward): Angus Macqueen

Most Consistent Grade Player: Harry Fox

Most Improved Grade Player: Jonathon O’Donnell

Coaches Courage Award: Tim Graham Robinson

Most Improved Nala: Hannah Graham

Rookie of the Year: Oliver Jenkins

Colt of the Year – Darren Orr Trophy: Jackson Cole

Club Captain’s Pewter: Mitch Fullagar

Encouragement Award – Ray Louis Trophy: Paea Halaifonua

Club Service Award – Poulden Prize: Greg Harris

President’s Award – Ted Rogerson Trophy: Jack Vandersteen

Women’s Rugby Achievement - Marg Storey Award: Alice Goldsack

Manager of the Year: Alex Bellamy

100 Grade Games: Alan Pene

Chris Kramer

Sam White

Life Membership: Danny Coombes

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

What a year!

It was a great honour for me to be elected as the President of Hornsby Rugby Club at

last year’s AGM, A challenging job at times but one that is made easier by the guidance

and support of the Committee and the constant stream of willing volunteers that lend a

hand wherever they are required.

2018 was a momentous year for the club to say the least, giving us plenty to celebrate both

on and off the field. The season was capped off with your club being named Club of the Year

by the CCRU and our First Grade team being named Team of the Year by the CCRU Referees

Association at the annual presentation dinner. In addition to this, Sam White was

named Most Outstanding Back of the CCRU representative team. These awards are a

reflection of the club’s very positive culture and input into advancing the game and the spirit

of rugby on the Central Coast.

The rekindling of the relationship and subsequent signing of a Memorandum of

Understanding with Saunaka Village, Fiji was certainly a highlight. Negotiations were

spearheaded by our Treasurer, Tim Burns who also visited Saunaka during the junior

club’s recent tour of Fiji. The significance of this mutually beneficial partnership cannot be

overstated.

Although most of the ground work and heavy lifting took place before my time, the official

opening of the clubhouse at Mark Taylor oval was another highlight. It marked the

culmination of years of hard work, planning and fundraising by Hornsby Rugby as a whole! A

testament to what can be achieved when we work together and is now a special space that

we can all enjoy for years to come!

Both of these events represent landmark moments in our club’s history and ones that put

us in very good stead leading into the future.

Although we may not be the wealthiest club on the coast or have the biggest playing

roster, the culture that we have at Hornsby is still the envy of all clubs who visit. I’m told

every week by opposition officials and players alike that playing Hornsby is a highlight on

their rugby calendars because “Hornsby is what Rugby is all about!”

In my eyes, this is one of the greatest compliments a club can receive. It is truly a reflection

of everybody who has ever been involved in the club whether it be as a player, a

spectator or a supporter in any capacity. I think it’s something that we can all be proud of

and for that, I thank you!

I’d like to recognise The Hornsby Inn as our major sponsor for their ongoing support

and contribution to this culture. The Inn provide us with unrivalled hospitality after each and

every home game as well as a venue for our fundraisers throughout the year.

All of our sponsors, existing and new to 2018 continued to contribute above and beyond

our expectations. It wasn’t uncommon to see members of businesses that support our

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club having a good time at the games and functions with a couple even pulling on a red,

black and gold jersey and playing! We simply couldn’t do what we do without them and I

look forward to strengthening these relationships for the future.

Our community engagement has never been stronger. This is in no small part thanks to the

efforts of Alex Bellamy as our social media officer. She has done an outstanding job of

managing our social media profiles which are just exploding with content and the list of

friends of the HRC following our fortunes from near and far grows daily! With the

development of a revamped club website currently underway, the reach of Hornsby Rugby

in the age of information will continue to grow!

As for coaching, we saw a changing of the guard after the 2017 season with Tod Wills

departing the club after several years as Head coach. Tod remains a great friend of Hornsby

Rugby and is his name is held in in high esteem as one of the all-time greats of our club. I

thank him sincerely for his loyal service and wish him well in his future endeavours.

Anthony Woutersz stepped into the vacant 2nd grade coaching position caused by

Pete White’s promotion to 1st Grade coach and Sam White and Lachy Skulander continued

their tireless work as co-coaches of the women’s side. All have done a fantastic job of

establishing the Hornsby Lions and Nalas as genuine contenders in the Central Coast

competition.

On the field, our men’s teams enjoyed their most successful season since moving to the

Central Coast. Bolstered by Saunaka imports, Peniona “Ben” Toga and Viliame “Bill”

Seuseu Ravouvou, our 1st Grade side stamped their mark on the competition causing a

number of “upsets” (Larry Thompson’s words, not mine!) along the way. The team knocked

some heavily favoured opposition out of finals contention towards the end of the season

earning them the endearing nickname, The Hornsby Heartbreakers.

Our women’s Team, The Nalas continue to go from strength to strength! Building on their

efforts at a handful of tournaments in 2017 they have graduated from a group of girls new

to the game to a competitive, fully fledged team and earned a reputation on the Central

Coast as a dominant force against some strong opposition in the inaugural Women’s

7s competition. They make up an important part of the Hornsby Rugby pride and are

essentialto the club’s continuing success.

A number of our male and female players were selected for representative duties this year

including our 1st grade captains Sam White and Angus Macqueen who were selected in the

Central Coast team and Angela Marando who was recognised as a stand out at the country

championships and selected as a member of the Country Cockatoos squad. An outstanding

achievement!

With a fantastic new clubhouse and a historic international partnership reinvigorated

contributing to one of our most successful years in recent memory. Hornsby Rugby is poised

to do great things in 2019.

Tim Graham Robinson

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CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT

The 2018 season was a mixed bag for Hornsby Lions. We had some soaring highs and

crushing lows. As a club it was good to see pleasing results out on the pitch to back the hard

work our committee and coaching staff do behind the scenes. It’s unmeasurable how

important the work of the committee is to this football club and they should be rightly

recognised. Unfortunately, we find that the work of many gets left to the few. Moving

forward to next year I would like to see a greater club spirit being shown with an emphasis

on “sharing the load” to build a bigger, better club in 2019.

As club captain I couldn’t have got through the year without the help of Sam White and

Danny Coombes, stepping in when I couldn’t make it (and even when I could!). Although the

duties of the role are quite limited to game day/night, I would like to see this role expanded

to a committee role. There is potential for leading some sort of Social Committee, which

puts together social events post-rugby. Achieving this would be a big step forward for

Hornsby Rugby.

The core group within the club all decided to throw the boots on this year which made a

huge difference, allowing us to push each other to better ourselves. Combining this with a

bevy of new faces and new coaches, the feeling was brewing that a successful year was on

the cards. On the field, we started the year with a ripping pre-season led by new first grade

coaches Pete White, Miles Astley and Greg Harris. I’m sure we won’t forget the amount of

running we did any time soon, but it put us in good stead for the Lakes 7s and the results

showed, going down in the Bowl Final.

The season itself, I believe, can be considered a success with for the first time our women’s

7s team, The Nalas, playing alongside the grade boys week in week out. It was great seeing

the support for the girls from the boys and especially vice versa. It was, however,

disappointing to see as winter started to take hold, the numbers dropping off from training

and then eventually only having a Thursday training. I can guarantee that at the other clubs

this is not happening, and we should aim to make that the case here. We owed it to Pete,

Miles, Greg, Anthony Wourtesz, Danny, Dale MacAndrew, Sam and Lachy Skulander to give

them the time and effort that they gave to us.

However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. With the majority paying rego early and

having a strong financial base the foundation has been set for the season of 2019 and the

future looks bright. A special training session with the u/16s shows that there is a good Colts

side just around the corner and numbers were growing as the year got on. Having 3 grades

and a Colts without diluting the talent pool is essential and I feel we’re on the precipice of

this eventuating.

To finish I’d like to thank anyone who played, coached, spectated, sold beer, cooked a BBQ,

set up the field. Without you we would have no club.

Yours in Rugby,

Mitch “Sluggo” Fullagar

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FIRST GRADE COACH’S REPORT

Our First Grade side have plenty to be optimistic about going forward into next season.

While we finished a disappointing 8th on the ladder, we were competitive all year and

troubled all teams. With four gritty wins and some heartbreaking losses, the boys can feel

confident that they are on the brink of a new era at Hornsby Rugby. Winning is a habit and

these boys will be tasting a lot more of that next season I am sure.

We had a few obstacles to hurdle early on. We lost our champion little half back, Benny

Astley, in the first few minutes of the first game of the year, with a season ending ACL injury.

We used seven different half backs throughout the season. Funny how such a small human

can leave such a giant hole in our team. Most of these boys had never played number 9

before but did so with distinction when called upon to help out.

We then lost our long time second rower Arron Duncan in the following game with the same

injury. Another regular gone for the season. These were just two, of a handful of season-

ending, or long-term injuries, that tested our depth and resilience in the early part of the

year.

So, a rocky start, but to the boy’s credit they rallied every week and put in 100%. We won

some games we weren't meant to win (our wins are called 'upsets' on the Central Coast).

And we lost some games I believe we definitely should have won. That's footy.

A problem for our senior team in recent years is our scrum and in particular fielding a

competitive front row. We have always had outstanding backs, but they have seen little

quality ball to show us what they can do. This again was the case in the early part of the

season with our Vice Captain Angus Macqueen needing a bit more muscle around him up

front. But that changed as the year progressed. It was great to get prop Jack Vandersteen

back mid-season in the Red Black and Gold. The demise of Penrith in the Shute Shield saw a

couple of Jack’s mates follow him to the Rock and slot straight into our scrum. Add to that a

couple of big boppers from our renewed ties with the village of Saunaka in Fiji - enter the

'Flowerpot Men'- Bill and Ben, who were a massive injection of raw strength and power in

the last half of our season. So, our tight five was sorted. We also have some of the best

loosies on the coast in my humble opinion. Lead by lineout king Lachy 'Skull' Skulander at 8,

we had the likes of Johnny King, Toby Forde, Mudgey, Tim GR and the find of the year, 0llie

Jenkins, working tirelessly around the field.

Through our now revitalised scrum and lineout our backs were getting plenty of ball and the

tries started coming. With our injury situation I asked these guys to play all over the place to

fill holes. Which they did without question. Lead by First Grade Captain Sam White at 10, we

had some great steppers and speedsters doing their thing - Mitch Fullagar, Jono O'Donnell,

Chris O'Rourke, Harry Fox, and another great find for us - Jack Woodrow. There were a few

other guys playing in the backline at various times of course, but these guys were the

backbone of our backline.

On paper we have such a great side. But it was in the head space area that occasionally let

us down, and in tight games a few mistakes here and there can prove the difference. But all

these guys and anyone else who pulled on the first’s jumper this year should be proud of

their efforts. Also worth mentioning are our two team leaders Sam White and Gus

Macqueen making the Central Coast rep team which won the Richardson Shield in Warren

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mid-season in the NSW Country Championships. Well done to these guys, proving there is a

genuine representative pathway on the coast for those that feel they are ready for higher

honours.

Behind the scenes of course there was lots of help to get these boys on the park and

competitive every week. Miles Astley doing some great work with the backs. Tommy Forde

doing some sterling work with the forwards. Greg 'Snorts' Harris who works tirelessly doing

just about everything - from warming the boys up, running fitness, running water on game

day and generally sticking a rocket up guys who need it. Gordon Foubister is always a very

calming influence as manager. Thank you to all these gentlemen for your help and advice

throughout the year. Also, a big thank you to Michael Ho-Shon for his continued support

getting our boys ready for battle, attending to their injuries on the field and even running

out the kicking tee. We could not get through game day without Michael’s help.

Vital to our success going forward is a genuine competition for all spots. No one should get

cosy in first grade. For that to happen we need a strong second and third grade and, most

importantly - a colt’s team. This should be, above all else, our main focus for 2019.

We lost our last game of the year in a tight one against The Lakes, but rather than a

depressed and frustrated change room after the match, it was a happy one. There was a

genuine feeling of achievement and optimism amongst the group and most were already

talking about next year. All signs point towards 2019 being a big one for Hornsby Rugby.

Pete White

FIRST GRADE

Back Row: Pete White (Head Coach), Jack Vandersteen, Oliver Jenkins, John King, Lachy

Skulander, Daniel Arona, Bill Ravouvou, Ben Toga, Chris Tiatia, Gordon Foubister (Manager)

Seated: Tommy Forde (Forward Coach), Toby Forde, Jono O’Donnell, Mitch Fullagar, Sam

White (Captain), Angus Macqueen (Vice-captain), Jack Woodrow, Harry Fox, Greg Harris

(Trainer).

Absent Miles Astley (Back Coach)

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2ND GRADE COACH’S REPORT

The preparation for the 2018 season wasn’t the best for 2nd grade. I was getting concerned

at the end of March that Hornsby Rugby Club may not even field a 2nd grade this year, let

alone a 3rd grade.

However, come to the 1st round on the 7th of April we managed to pull a team together

including our Manager Sprinkles who pulled the boots on again for the team. Our first game

of the season was at Warnervale who are always a fairly aggressive side. The lack of proper

preparation showed on the field and unfortunately the scoreboard didn’t go our way.

Over the next few weeks we gathered more and more players and were very close to

fielding a 3rd grade side, but with the high injury toll in 1st grade the numbers just didn’t add

up.

With a mixture of 2nd and 3rd grade players combining to field a team we had our challenges

along the way but always put in and showed a never give up attitude.

We had a number of younger players this year including Josh Webster, Ryan Crawford,

Jackson Singh and Jacko Cole who more than held their own playing grade Rugby.

There were a number of highlights during the season including a gutsy win against Woy Woy

at home and also a nail biter against our closest rivals the Kariong Wanderers.

There were a lot of individual stand out efforts including our new young gun Jacko Cole who

would never take a backward step in bringing down the largest opponent on the park.

Jackson’s technique and enthusiasm made him a key member of this team.

Cale Maxwell is a player that just goes out there and gets the job done and is usually picking

himself up from under the bottom of a ruck when a try is scored after he has just pinched

the ball. This is why a lot of his work goes unseen. It would be in most winger’s worst

nightmares to have their heads were Cale puts his every game and after playing the Lakes

you could see why. I’m sure Cale will be back next year to do it all again as he only has a

couple of games left to become a Centurion.

Jayden Stevenson with his pure strength and dominance carried the ball up time and time

again with no fear (even with a broken arm).

Brad Harris (when he wasn’t injured) showed a lot of leadership qualities in the forwards as

did Ben Davey with his speed and natural talent in whatever position he was called upon to

play.

Paea was lightning in the back line and his defence had the opposition thinking twice.

The two Sam’s, Whitaker and Fox, held their own and played consistently throughout the

season. Sam Fox was called upon to play in the backs again from time to time and led by

example even though he needs a new shoulder.

Mudge is another player who is constantly there doing his thing which he is very good at and

most of the time finds the space to get through the defensive line or is there in support for

his team mates.

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I would also like to congratulate the two 2nd grade players who became Centurions this year,

Alan Pene and Chris Kramer have now been acknowledged as playing 100 games for

Hornsby Rugby Club. Becoming a Centurion is a huge milestone and is something that all

players that play for Hornsby should strive to do.

I could go on and on with the positives of this team and I’m sorry for the guy’s I haven’t

mentioned but we had so many players throughout the season that I just can’t mention

everyone. Maybe Lenny’s red card for instructing the ref on how to manage the scrum

should have a small mention…

I thank all of you who strapped on the boots for 2nd grade this year and making it what it

was.

Personally, I would like to thank Dale McAndrew for his ongoing support and assistance in

coaching the team and Steve Dwyer (Sprinkles) for managing the team and washing the

jerseys every week. I would also like to thank Danny Coombes who also assisted Dale while I

was ill. I thank these guys as well as the whole team for their messages and support during

the time I was sick.

Lastly, I would like to thank James “Garnzy/Goldie” Garnett who led 2nd grade this year. I

asked James prior to the 1st round if he was willing to do this for me as I know he has it in

him to be a leader, to train hard and to lead by example on and off the field. There were

games when he got frustrated but he shook it off and got back into it the next week. James

is now a senior player at this Club and took the younger guys under his wing and looked

after them and was encouraging to them. Thanks for running the team, especially the

backline.

I wish you all well over the off season.

Anthony Woutersz.

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SECOND GRADE

Standing: Mike Ho-Shon (Club Physio), Anthony Woutersz (coach), Cale Maxwell, Andrew

Gorrie, Brad Harris, Jayden Stephens, Lenny Pratchett, Tim Graham Robinson, Ailo, Shane

Mutch, Saula Tamani, Alan Pene, Dale McAndrew (assistant coach), Nate Webb, Sam

Whittaker, Hernan Chavez, Josh Webster, Brian Mudge

Seated: Kelly Edmund, Ben Davey, Danny Coombes, Olliver Stenmark, Sam Fox, Chris Kirkby

Kneeling: Louis Shields, Paea Halaifonua, Geoff Kirkby, Chris Kramer, Jackson Cole, Chris

O’Rourke, Toby Forde, Will Onslow

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WOMENS RUGBY – THE NALAS – COACHES REPORT

The 2018 season was the Nalas’ sophomore year and it was a season of highs and lows for

the team.

With the introduction of the Central Coast Rugby Union’s Women’s Competition, the team

had the opportunity to play weekly games in a home and away format for competition

points. This exciting opportunity was a major draw card for players and the team developed

well as a unit from the regular field time together.

Coaches Lachlan Skulander and Sam White ensured the team was prepped for the increased

demands of a weekly competition through a solid preseason and gala days early in the year.

The coaches’ insight into rugby and passion for developing the skills of each and every player

enabled the Nalas to take to the field each week confident in their ability to match it against

their opposition, whoever they may be.

There were a number of new faces joining the team in 2018, with a squad of 23 players

taking to the field throughout the winter season. The depth of the squad was a major

contributor to the Nalas’ ability to compete week in week out despite a spate of injuries.

Opening the season with two home game wins against Ourimbah Women’s team, the Nalas

continued to fight throughout the 18 rounds. Playing 30 games throughout the season, the

team finished with 10 wins and 18 losses. They came up against some quality opposition

throughout the season however their sportsmanship and commitment to playing clean footy

was a standard feature of their games throughout.

Best and Fairest for the year was Mellina Auroux, whose consistency in both attack and

defence and communication was key to the Nalas’ on field successes throughout the season.

The team finished the competition in 5th place and were unfortunate not to make finals.

While a core base of 8 players formed the spine of the Nalas’ 2018 Winter team, the team’s

injury bench was occupied by some formidable talent. It can be said that come 2019, the

injection of players returning from injury will go a long way to boosting the Nala’s position

on the competition ladder. Of particular mention is Caitlin Loughhead, who was leading the

Best and Fairest count for her inspirational work in the breakdown every game until

suffering a shoulder injury half way through the season. The team also lost Captain Alex

Bellamy to a season ending ACL injury prior to the first round.

The remainder of 2018 saw the Nalas seeking to better their performances at Scone 7s and

Blue Mountains 7s, where they finished 6th and 3rd in 2017 respectively.

The Nalas continued to contribute to the talent pathways of representative rugby again this

year. Alex Bellamy, Angela Marando and Alice Goldsack were all regular participants in the

Central Coast Rugby 7s Academy program, honing their skills against the Australian

Development Squad. Angela Marando was selected to represent the Central Coast at

Country Championships where she made the Merit Squad for the Tournament. Alice

Goldsack was first reserve for Country Championships and unfortunately Alex Bellamy’s

injury saw her ruled out of the tournament.

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Additionally, Caitlin James was selected to trial for the NSW School Girls 7s team and took

away valuable experience from this.

The Nalas were again privileged to be sponsored by CrossFit Taipan Mount Ku Ring-Gai, who

assisted the players with their strength and conditioning work. The support from CrossFit

Taipan, both in use of their facility and training, was invaluable in promoting the

performance of the team on field.

After two successful years with the team, both Sam and Lachlan are stepping away from the

role of coach, as they believe the team needs a coaching staff that can dedicate their full

attention to the team’s growth and development.

The Nalas move forward into 2019 and beyond with the goal of building the squad’s core

skills and fitness levels so each player starts from the same foundation. From there, the

team is looking to develop specialisation in specific roles on the field for a direct and

cohesive on field performance.

Sam White & Alex Bellamy

NALAS

Back Row: Sam White (coach), Katie Harris, Katie Pierce, Alex Bellamy

(manager), Caitlin Loughhead, Caitlin James, Alex James, Gabby Craddock

Front Row: Angela Morando, Sally Hawkins, Madi Bonato, Montana Ojeda,

Alice Goldsack, Mellina Auroux, Monica Gonzalez, Tori Shepherd. Absent

Lachlan Skulander (coach)

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TREASURER’S REPORT

2018 was a great success financially for the club. Our expenditure and income basically

doubled in 2018. We have finished the year in a strong position, having $15,000 in the bank,

with the only outstanding payment being a transfer for $1,400 to the Katoa family.

Of note was the establishment of a linked account containing the Women’s Rugby sports

grant money received this year ($7,000). This should assist in maintaining traceability.

A key difference to the financial performance this year was Rugby Australia’s introduction of

an online payment portal, integral to the registration process. All registrations are online

and a registration cannot be completed without payment at the time. This greatly increased

the amount of registration payments taken, in fact over $12,000 was received back from the

ARU once insurance and participation levies were deducted. This is contrary to previous

years. The club card was used to subsidise 25 registration payments, with the players in

question contributing approximately 50% of the subsidized payments throughout the year.

Sponsorship was strong with $24,000 received. Main sponsors were The Hornsby Inn,

Motorway Civil, Brydie Automotive, Creighton’s, Australian Sheet Metal Innovations, JAC

Electrical and TEDS.

The canteen was excellent with income of $40,000 and costs of $20,000. Fundraisers (being

The Long Lunch and Centurions dinner 2017) netted around $4,000. Donations towards the

Katoa family were taken through the club account, and $1,400 has been set aside to transfer

to the family when appropriate. Donations of $1,350 were received for our Saunaka Rugby

initiative. $8,250 in sports grants was received consisting of $7,000 for women’s rugby and

$1,250 for a defibrillator.

With greater activity throughout the year, costs also increased to the benefit of the club.

Main investments were $1,000 towards a new fridge and vacuum cleaner for the clubhouse,

$2,000 towards the new website (total cost $4,000) as well as approximately $8,000 towards

the Saunaka initiative. A memorandum of understanding was signed with Saunaka Rugby

early in the year after Ponijese Rayasi established contact after a long drought since the mid-

nineties. Saunaka supplied two players to Hornsby (Peniona Toga and Viliame Seuseu

Ravouvou) whilst Hornsby rugby purchased approximately $6,000 of equipment for Saunaka

Rugby as well as covering Peniona and Viliame’s return flights. This brought a great

atmosphere to the club this year and should be pursued in 2019.

My sincere thanks to everyone who helped out on game days and at the CCRU preliminary

final with the canteen, bar and BBQ. Through your efforts we have made a good profit and

set the club on a good footing for 2019.

Tim Burns

Treasurer – Hornsby Rugby Club

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Hornsby Rugby Club

Financial Report

Summary of cash activity

Period 18 Oct 17 to 23 Sep 18

Rego fees 12,261.00

Sponsorship 24,000.00

Canteen 38,815.95

Fundraisers 11,923.68

HSC Key Deposit Refund 240.00

Norm Katoa Donations 1,400.00

Coaches Gift Donations 615.00

Sports Grants 8,250.00

Saunaka Donations 1,350.00

Fees and Charges (495.04)

Uniforms (8,452.95)

Canteen (19,774.45)

Other (2,684.48)

Web Design (2,000.00)

Web Hosting (220.00)

Tfr to Women's Account (6,670.00)

Physio (5,759.00)

2017 Presentation Night (730.95)

2018 Presentation Night (400.00)

CCRU Security (462.00)

Defib purchase (2,230.00)

Fridge purchase (600.00)

Vacuum purchase (349.00)

Fundraisers (8,624.27)

Bus Trips (4,693.00)

Tournaments Women’s (1,417.50)

NPL / Rego fees (6,720.43)

Refs Fees (198.00)

Affiliation (5,950.00)

Equipment (651.91)

Saunaka Costs (7,780.97)

Council Ground Fees (5,085.00)

98,855.63 (91,948.95)

Net inflow (outflow) 6,906.68

Bank balance

Opening bank at beginning 1,472.75

Surplus(shortfall) 6,906.68

Closing bank balance HRC@ 23/09/18 8,379.43

Closing bank balance Women’s @ 23/09/18 6,670.00

Overall Combined Bank Position 23/09/18 15,049.43

Add o/s deposit to be banked

less o/s payments due (Katoa) (1,400.00)

Closing cash balance - HRC @ 23/09/18 6,979.43

Closing cash balance Womens @ 23/09/18 6,670.00

Overall Combined Cash Position @ 23/09/18 13,649.43

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CLUB APPEARANCES - SENIORS

1ST

GRADE

2ND

GRADE

TOTAL TRIES CONV PEN TOTA

Adams, Jonathon 3 3 6

Arona, Daniel 6

6 1 5

Astley, Ben 1

1

Birchil, Rhys

7 7

Blondeau, Vladimir

8 8

Cameron, Benjey 1 1 2

Chavez, Hernan

6 6

Cole, Jackson

13 13 1 5

Coombes, Danny

16 16

Craig, Owen

4 4

Cremiere, Francois 3 1 4 1 5

Davey, Benjamin 1 13 14 3 15

Duncan, Aaron 2

2

Eynaud, Kelly

3 3

Forde, Toby 16 1 17

Foubister, Gordon

4 4 1 5

Fox, Harry 13

13 3 15

Fox, Sam

11 11

Franke, Nicholas 1 9 10

Fraser, Joshua

3 3

Fullagar, Mitch 15

15 5 4 1 36

Garnett, James

13 13 8 11 49

Gates, Ben

6 6 2 10

Gorrie, Andrew 1 3 4

Graham Robinson, Timothy 6 6 12 4 20

Gunn, Blake

5 5

Halaifonua, Kalefonia 1 11 13 1 5

Harris, Brad 3 5 8 1 5

Ika, Valu 5 1 6

Jenkins, Oliver 11 1 12 4 20

King, John 16 16 1 5

Kirkby, Christopher

12 12

Kirkby, Geoffrey

3 3

Kramer, Christopher

11 11

Latu, Petty 3 2 5

LoMonte, Daniel

1 1

Macqueen, Angus 16

16 1 5

Malani, Lisiate 1 2 3

Malani, Soni 1

1 1 5

Maxwell, Cale

13 13

Maxworthy, Brendan 3

3 2 10

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Mccann, James

4 4

Mudge, Brian 6 9 15 2 10

O'Donnell, Jonathon 13

13

Onslow, William 7 1 8

O'Rourke, Christopher 10 4 14 3 15

Patchett, Leonard

12 12 1 5

Pene, Alan 2 3 5

Pinchbeck, Mitchell 1 1 2 1 5

Ravouvou, Viliame 4 1 5

Satuala, Ivanho 6 4 10 5 2 29

Shields, Louis

8 8

Singh, Jackson

3 3

Skulander, Lachlan 12 1 13 4 20

Stenmark, Oliver

9 9

Stevenson, Jayden 2 10 12 3 15

Tamani, Saula

5 5

Tiatia, Christopher 7

7 1 5

Toga, Veniona 7

7 3 15

Ui, Ben 5

5 2 10

Vandersteen, Jack 12 1 13 3 15

Webster, Josh

9 9

Whitaker, Samuel

15 15

White, Samuel D 15

15 2 21 7 73

Whitehorn, Jordan

1 1

Woodrow, Jack 12

12

CLUB APPEARANCES - WOMENS TRIES CONV TOTAL

Auroux, Mellina 24 8 4 48

Bonato, Madeleine 14 6 30

Chen, Casey 10

Craddock, Gabby 4

Goldsack, Alice 19

Gonzalez, Monica 6 1 5

Graham, Hannah 7

Harris, Katie 20

James, Alex 6

James, Caitlin 14 8 40

Loughhead, Caitlin 12 2 1O

Marando, Angela 24 6 30

McBeath, Thea 10 3 15

Ojeda, Montana 22 5 25

Saunders, Jaymee 3 15

Shepherd, Tori 9 4 20