Rugby League

Our Year 12 Seniors, being the ever-resilient group they are, proposed and initiated a netball game against the powerhouse that is St Margaret Mary’s College. As a number of their other events were cancelled due to COVID, they felt this was a way to show their sporting dominance in a sport they had never played before in their lives! How wrong they were. Trials were held and the best 19 IPC Netball players were selected. Training commenced (a whole two sessions) and they thought they were ready to take on SMMC. The first game was an interesting one. The umpires took pity on the boys. There was more stepping and travelling calls than seen at Flight Centre (well maybe not in 2020). The boys were rotated in and out each quarter by the coach and somehow managed to keep up with them. Some superb shooting from Jamie Humphreys and an immediate impact off the bench from Thomas Carey saw the boys’ claw back a deficit and the scores were tied at the end of the game. Extra time was played. Cool heads prevailed and the IPC boys walked away victors in the first game 30 to 27. The ladies from SMMC were not happy and expressed their desire for revenge, even doing so on the College’s social media pages. The second game rolled around quickly, and you could tell by the look the SMMC players eyes that they were ready for a battle. The umpires this game were far less forgiving on the boys. They had to learn quickly and adapt. Some did that better than others. Keenan Whitwam made his longawaited debut in defence and did not disappoint. His aerial skills took the girls by surprise on many occasions. The Finlay twins provided an excellent defence pairing in the game. And Finn Andreassen attempted to match the skills of his very talented twin sister who starred for the St Margaret Mary’s team. Once again, it was tied at the end of the game and extra time was played. However, the tactical skills and fitness of the girls got them over the line. One win apiece set the scene for the final game. A packed crowd filled the Hall at SMMC. Plenty of support was provided by the Seniors and Phunder made an appearance. The boys decided to reduce the numbers of the team down to the ‘Top 10’. As the girls from SMMC took their first steps onto the court, you could tell they were ready to teach the boys a Netball lesson. The boys also took the court confident that they had learned a lot and were ready. The girls used every trick in the book and, at times, the boys were surprised by their physicality and game knowledge. They got called for a lot of infringements. They would argue unfairly, however…according to the rules, it was correct. It was a see-sawing game with many highlights. Cooper Scott shot a near perfect game in goals. Zack Lowe made his debut in Wing Defence and made an impact. Charlton Bird provided a great link between the midcourt and goal circle. The chant of ‘C-Bird’ rang across the Hall loudly. Harrison Keir put his body on the line and below out his ankle in the process proving how much he loves the Park. As the game progressed, the girls increased their lead. By the fourth quarter, it was looking ominous for the IPC First VII. However, in true Iggy Spirit, they dug deep and gave the last quarter a really good try and they significantly reduced the margin. However, time was not their friend and they finished the game with a loss. To show their gratitude for the series, they presented the SMMC netball team with an embroidered Netball carrier for their equipment. They are hoping that the game will become a tradition for years to come and can hold their head high as the inaugural participants in the game. Craig Brown | Dean of Wellbeing and Coach of the Netball First VII

Netball FRONT ROW: Ieuan Harker, Aiden Freeman, Harrison Keir, James Laird, Zack Lowe, Corey Garner, Aiden Scott SECOND ROW: Mr C. Brown, Keenan Whitwam, Jamie Humphreys, Jared Mitchell, Hunter Finlay, Charlton Bird THIRD ROW: Finn Andreassen, Lewis Minns, Matthew Kirkpatrick, Colby Finlay, Cooper Scott, Thomas Carey

In 2020, our Rowing season was condensed into a single term due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, our Rowing squad had a highly entertaining and competitive local season in which we competed in four regattas as well as the inaugural Townsville Indoor Rowing competition. Our squad of twenty-eight boys was led successfully by the captaincy of senior Zachary Judge. In 2021, we are hoping to continue to develop the squad and increase our numbers. This season, we have seen large improvements from our Junior Rowers and some outstanding performances and results have been had by all at all regattas and at the Head of the River. As we anticipate 2021, and reflect on what has been an interesting 2020, we say farewell to four Senior Rowers in Zachary Judge, Joshua Holcroft, Isaac Truett, and Andrew Harris. All of these young men have contributed plenty to the program and have been excellent role models to our junior rowers throughout their time in Rowing. We thank them for all they have given and hope that they will reflect on their Rowing memories with fondness for years to come. We wish them all the best for their future pursuits and wish them every success. We also farewell long-time Coach and Captain of Boats, Patrick Boniface. Pat has been with the program both as a Rower and a Coach since 2011. We can’t thank him enough for all he has contributed and we wish him all the best, he will be sorely missed. In 2021, we aim to achieve even greater things within the Rowing community and encourage any student to consider joining our Rowing team. Harrison Parks | Rowing Coordinator

Rowing FRONT ROW: Taylor Livock, Ethan Sampson, Tyler Flanders, Thomas Bartels, Joseph Dixon, Benjamin McDougall, Sebastiaan Arends, Sam Daniel, Atticus D'Mello SECOND ROW: Miss H. Neilsen-Burke, Mr D. O'Connor, Mr C. Stocks, Kenta Muirhead, Zachary Judge, Sonny Crawford, Reilly Williams, Mr P. Cudmore, Mr H. Parks THIRD ROW: Joe Murphy, Andrew Harris, Zachary Skipp, James Clarke, Lachlan Larsen, Noah Lau, Isaac Truett, Daniel Weir

Juniors

In 2020, Ignatius Park College fielded a full complement of Rugby League teams to participate in the Townsville Secondary School Rugby League Block Sport competition. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the season was dramatically reduced with only two rounds being played. All players represented their school with pride and displayed a high level of commitment and skill in the Ignatius Park jersey. The way the boys started the season and committed to their training sessions and early games was outstanding and a real credit to all players and coaches involved. All players should be congratulated on the level of commitment to their school that they displayed and the high standard of Rugby League that they produced. The school looks forward to seeing all boys back next year in what promises to be a full Term 1 of Rugby League. Ignatius Park College would like to acknowledge and thank all the businesses for their Sponsorship and support during the 2020 season. In a year where business was so heavily affected, we thank you for your generosity and continued support of the Rugby League program. Without you, we simply could no offer the boys the wonderful opportunities that we are able to. Please consider spending your hard-earned money with these local businesses as a token of our appreciation. Steven Lansley | Rugby League Coordinator

Rugby League - Year 7 Blue FRONT ROW: Declan Josey-Clancy, Jett Cluff, Bryce Micola Von Furstenrecht, Euan Roberts, Indygo Keir, Tashaun Benjamin, Cooper Humphries SECOND ROW: Mrs B. McLean, Cooper Crooks, Brady Campbell, Mason Lord, Trey Paul, Orlando Lochowicz THIRD ROW: Cai Banfield, Myles Rosemond, Toma Apete, Ben Nystrom, Cooper Riley, Nayte Essery ABSENT: Mr G. Christ

Rugby League - Year 7 White FRONT ROW: Scott Kelly, Ryan Fletcher, Brodie Pritchard, Aiden Finlay, Anthony Roveglia, Jacob Davison-Allen, Harrison Rowe, Zanda Fogarty, Raphael Seage SECOND ROW: Mr F. Iemma, Brock Tompsett, Frank Donovan, Ronan Richter, Luke Atkins, Owen Myers, Sitiveni Afu, Cooper Brook, Mr D. Spina

Rugby League - Year 7 Red FRONT ROW: Ethan Morgan, Coen Jones, Hezekiah Nona, Tyler Batley, Nicholas Barr, Koby Burnett, Marley Hinsbey, Harrison Ward, Rookie McMinn SECOND ROW: Lincoln Baker, Leslie Trimmer, Kobe Kenworthy, Jy Gasa, Cooper Eastlake, Lincoln Healey, Cooper Reinders, Oliver Nguyen ABSENT: Mr L. Dunne (Coach)

Rugby League - Year 8 Blue FRONT ROW: Jaron Lakin, Billy Harrold, Baxter Woosnam, Jacob Sexton, Joe Briskey, Andrew Gatis, Jewelius Seage-Evans, Corey Ashby SECOND ROW: Mr J. Jackson, Sean Weir, Luke Madsen, Connor Sadler, Steven Tom, Jayden Ryan, Zack Hannah

Rugby League - Year 8 White FRONT ROW: Samuel Rains, Connor Sexton, Gideon Lafoga, Keelin Hookey, Samuel Hawes, Shaiel Waller, Kyhnaan Kennedy SECOND ROW: Mr M. Laguna, Mason Saltner, Kynan Purdy, Zachary Jenkins, Reagan Knowles, Lincoln Turner, Mr D. Thompson ABSENT: Fletcher Ferres, Cooper Hemphill, Owen Hess, Alex Kerr, Joshua Morton, Chad Mrzyglocki, Michael Paine, Jay Webber

Rugby League - Year 9 Blue FRONT ROW: Hayde Munro, Jack Prior, Jake Reinders, Scott Swain, Iowani Cavuilati, Ateli-Patrick Iosefo, Cranston Hill SECOND ROW: Mr T. Abdul-Rahman (Coach), Jaikyn O'Connor-Poore, Zy Gall, Koen Hutana, Zachariah AbdulRahman, Mr R. Lloyd (Manager) THIRD ROW: Marcus Bell, Nicholas Divljak, Benjamin Donlon, Nelson Kennedy, Jim Finger, Anthony Iorangi ABSENT: Ty Foley

Rugby League - Year 9 White FRONT ROW: Tylamani Lafoga, George Billsborough, Marshall Scott, Alvine Njau, Brohdie Gibson, Cyrill Hold, Izach Campbell SECOND ROW: Mr D. Anau (Coach), Ryan Langfeldt, Jackson Lemmon, Joshua Randall, Jet Smalley, Jake Hartwell, Mr O. Power (Coach/Manager) ABSENT: Ishmail Gabori, Mason McWha, Orlando Nawarie, Dallyn Powell

Rugby League - Cowboys Challenge FRONT ROW: Haley Pearson, Oliver Oh, Dominic Taylor, Hayden Lunn, Liam McDonald, Jay McPherson, Jack Prior, Matthew Hunter, Jack Wood, Diesel Jacobsson-Rhodes SECOND ROW: Mr T. Nelliman-Adams (Assistant Coach), Rodney Elijah Joe, Brodie Dinneen, Zy Gall, Riley Innes, Reece Foley, Jonathan Gatis, Caleb Searles, Harvey Arboit, Mr M. Holmes (Coach) THIRD ROW: Ethan Fletcher, Mitchell Brown, Jayden Henaway, Jamaine Stanley, Jamal Shibasaki, George Abednego, Brody Ah Kit, Tekelu Mene ABSENT: Mr Rob Innes (Strength and Conditioning Coach)

Year 10 Cowboys Challenge Champions 2020 Following in the footsteps of last year’s results, the Cowboys Challenge team finished as champions of the North after an incredible undefeated season. The Cowboys Challenge is the elite Year 10 Rugby League competition, where schools across North Queensland compete for the shield each year. Despite the restrictions of COVID-19 at the beginning of the season, the boys could not have been keener when the news was released that the season would commence. The season was kicked off against St Brendan’s College where the boys travelled to Mackay for what was to be a physical start to the competition. After some gritty defence by prop, Jamaine Stanley, and well executed attack by the backs, our boys were able to secure a 22-6 first victory. The following week saw us back in Mackay to go up against The Cathedral College in a once again physical match. With an early try through the middle by lock, Dom Taylor, the momentum created at the beginning of the match couldn’t be stopped by the TCC defence, rewarding our boys with a 24-6 win.

Round three brought Mackay State High School to Ignatius Park grounds where the boys put on a show for the blue and white crowd. The close 10-6 score at half-time was soon extended to 32-6 by the end of the match with Iggy achieving their third win in a row.

Leaving Townsville on a high, the boys arrived back in Mackay for the last time to match up against Mercy College, in which was to be one of the toughest and closest games yet. Despite missing multiple key players, everyone stepped up to come back home with a 20-12 victory. Our final round game of the season took place at Townsville Junior Rugby League grounds against none other than Kirwan State High School. It was safe to say that over the last six months, this game was sitting in the back of our minds, with players keen to put on a jersey against their opposing colours. It was through a top performance by co-captain, Jamal Shibasaki, scoring a hat trick, that led the boys to a 22-8 victory over the rivals. The Grand Final of the Cowboys Challenge was played against Mercy College at TDJRL in front of a restricted number of family and friends due to the pandemic situation. However, this did not stop the boys from undertaking one of their most important and impressive performances as it was the last time putting on a jersey for the year. The big dance kicked off with a rough start as Iggy trailed behind 4-0 on the scoreboard. The boys stayed composed, with utility Jack Wood going over for a double, one in which resulted from a brilliant 70m break by Dom Taylor. Both tries were complemented nicely with successful conversions from Elijah Joe and Brodie Dinneen. Later, Ignatius Park five-eighth and Man of the Match recipient, Reece Foley, put the icing on the cake with an exceptional try assist to Diesel Jacobsson-Rhodes in the corner. It was through this marvellous team performance, combined with the pure aggression and desire to win, that allowed co-captains, Riley Innes and Jamal Shibasaki, to hold up the Cowboys Challenge Shield by the end of the day. Winning a grand final doesn’t happen every day, let alone completing an entire Rugby League season undefeated and it is definitely a huge reflection on not only the players, but also the coaches and staff involved that generate our success. A huge congratulations must be given to Head Coach Mr Holmes, Assistant Coach Mr Nelliman-Adams and

Strength and Conditioning Coach, Mr Innes, for developing our squad to becoming not only better players, but better men. The squad should be commended on their consistent commitment to early morning trainings, lunchtime gym sessions and after school opposed sessions, where this sacrifice of time contributed to our success on the field. Congratulations to everyone involved on a very successful year and an amazing level of commitment to Ignatius Park College Rugby League. Player of the Year: Jamal Shibasaki Players Player: Elijah Joe Best Forward: Dom Taylor Best Back: Reece Foley Steven Lansley | Rugby League Coordinator

First XIII Aaron Payne Cup

The First XIII were Aaron Payne Cup Grand Finalists for the 2020 season. Below is a recap of the First XIII’s Aaron Payne Cup campaign. Round 1 First XIII V St Brendan’s in Mackay The First XIII opened their Aaron Payne Cup campaign with a tough win to arch rivals St Brendan’s School 24 to 12. After falling behind 10 nil, we clawed our way back with strong defence and great yardage running. We were able to put on 24 points in the second half compared to St Brendans 2. Final score 24 to 12. (IPC 24 – Tries: Cathane Hill, Eddie Hampson, Tremaine Body, Jordan Davies. Goals: Thomas Duffy (4/4) defeated St Brendan’s 12) Round 2 First XIII V The Cathedral College, Rockhampton in Mackay It was a case of one arch-rival down and onto the next when the First XIII were drawn to play TCC in the second round of the Aaron Payne Cup. This was a vital encounter to ensure the boys continued the strong momentum built up in last week’s second half. In a dominant performance in the first half we went to halftime 8 nil up. The second half was a complete contrast and we were dominated by TCC 26 to nil in the second half. We eventually lost the game 26 to 8. (IPC 8 – Tries: Jordan Davies, Cathane Hill, defeated by TCC 26) Round 3 First XIII V Mackay State High at IPC Field 1 A tough encounter against Mackay State High was next on the agenda. The First XIII started slowly and trailed 10-8 at the halftime break. After mounting a strong second half comeback, Raheem Rolphe opened the flood gates in the second half. Luke Jack and Trey Valentine got through a mountain of work defensively and Maverick Pegoraro controlled the ruck creating space for Isaiah Vailalo. Eddie Hampson ran strong and terrorised the edge defence of Mackay State High. (IPC 42 – Tries: Maverick Pegoraro, Raheem Ralphe, Braithen Knox, Isaiah Vailalo, Sean Bourke, Eddie Hampson (2). Goals: Thomas Duffy (7/7) defeated MSHS 8) Round 4 First XIII V St Patricks College, Mackay at Mackay It was on the road again for the First XIII, this time off to Mackay to take on St Pats Mackay. After flying out of the blocks, the Iggy Park boys soon lead 10 – 0 after two early tries. The boys managed to keep applying the pressure and dominated both halves. Our centres played strong both scoring doubles. Tom Duffy kicked well and Braithen Knox was looking for opportunities all game. (IPC 30 – Tries: Eddie Hampson (2), Jake McAulliffe (2), Braithen Knox, Cathane Hill. Goals: Thomas Duffy (3/6) defeated St Pat’s 12) Round 5 First XIII V Kirwan State High School at TDJRL After a match on the road, the First XIII were excited to have a home game as their next challenge in the Aaron Payne Cup. The Ignatius Park College boys were never troubled in this contest, dominating Kirwan in the middle third. Our halves did a great job controlling possession and Tom Duffy kicked well. Luke Jack worked tirelessly as did all core forwards. Tries to Maverick Pegoraro, Jake McAulliffe, Sean Bourke, Braithen Knox lead to a comprehensive First XIII victory. (IPC 24 – Tries: Maverick Pegoraro, Jake McAulliffe, Sean Bourke, Braithen Knox. Goals: Thomas Duffy (4/4) defeated KSHS 8) Semi Final First XIII V The Cathedral College, Rockhampton in Mackay It was all or nothing for the First XIII in a Semi-final contest in Mackay against The Cathedral College, Rockhampton. The equation was simple: win and book a place in the Aaron Payne Cup Grand Final, or lose and have the season ended. The First XIII come out of the gates strongly early to establish a 12 to 4 half time lead with tries to Maverick Pegoraro and Braithen Knox. TCC found another gear in the second half, producing a strong display of attacking Rugby League. A much-needed try by Luke Jack sealed a tough win. It was an impressive and gritty display, sending the crowd into hysterics and the Ignatius Park boys into the Aaron Payne Cup Grand Final. (IPC 18 – Tries: Maverick Pegoraro, Braithen Knox, Luke Jack. Goals: Thomas Duffy (3/3) defeated TCC 10)