2015 1st Division and South Coast Monaro - 2nd Division Grand Finals by Sam Irwin

GRAND FINAL EDITION

SATURDAY 22nd AUGUST 2015 – GRAND FINALS BROUGHT TO YOU BY BRUMBIES RUGBY

MONARO 1st DIVISION & SOUTH COAST MONARO – 2nd DIVISION

1ST DIVISION 1st Grade – Goulburn (1) v Hall (2) @ Simon Poidevin Oval, Goulburn – 3pm 2nd Grade – Goulburn (1) v Yass (2) @ Simon Poidevin Oval, Goulburn – 1.10pm 2ND DIVISION Cup Final – Jindabyne (1) v Bungendore (3) @ John Connors Oval, Jindabyne – 2.30pm Plate Final – Taralga (5) v Boorowa (6) @ Taralga Sports Ground, Taralga – 2.30pm

FIRST DIVISION GRAND FINAL PREVIEWS Saturday 22nd August

After fifteen rounds and two weeks of intense finals football, four sides remain standing with the opportunity to become Champions in 1st Division 1st Grade and 1st Division 2nd Grade for 2015. Minor Premiers Goulburn will feature in both grades, taking on Hall in 1st Grade and Yass in 2nd Grade for the right to hold aloft their respective grades cups.

1st Division 1st grade: Goulburn Dirty Red (1) v Hall Bushrangers (2) Goulburn will be competing in their fourth consecutive 1st grade Grand Final and will be looking to secure their third title in those four years. The Dirty Reds, have competed for the major prize since 2012, having won it in 2012 and 2014. Season 2015 for Goulburn has been be perfect thus far winning 16 from 16 and at present remain undefeated since the start of the 2014 season. The Goulburn 1st Grade team have a number of 2015 Monaro representative players and players that have been a part of the clubs recent success. These players will be very valuable in such a big game for the club. Boyd Newby and Mik Webber have not only led from the front on the field, but have led the team off the field being both Coach and Assistant Coach. Having both players on the park is a massive advantage for the Dirty Reds. Hall on the other hand will be riding the success of their championship winning second grade team from 2014 and be out to continue a successful period of time for the club. The Bushrangers know they will have their work cut out for them, taking on such a dominant and classy outfit, but that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bother them. Hall and Goulburn over the past few years have had some very exciting, physical and hard fought matches and this is scoping up to be no different. With players of such quality like Joel Williams, Josh Peck and Josh Munro, Hall will be a force to reckon with and will certainly test Goulburn around the park. Of the four times these two clubs have clashed, Goulburn have been the superior side, but in the first two encounter only a combine total of 7 points were the difference, before two games in which Goulburn were far superior winning comfortably. With so much on the line for the clubs, this game could come down to the wire.

1st Division 1st grade: Goulburn Dirty Red (1) v Yass Rams (2) Goulburn will be out to go one better in 2015 after falling at the final game against Hall in 2014, to finish runners up and losing their first game of that year. 2015 like their 1st grade side has be perfect, having not lost a game, finishing the season 16 points of nears rival and opponents Yass. Defensive efforts have been the main message sent by Goulburn throughout the season, as they leaked only 98 competition points averaging less than a try a game. Going off this average it will be rather difficult for Yass to cross the line, but in the Major Semi Final, the Rams proved Goulburn can be pushed and scored against, losing 36-31. Yass continue to improve in 2nd grade, after last year making the finals, but not excelling to the Grand Final. Seeing the events that took place last year in which Hall upset Goulburn, Yass will be aware that they can do the same. In saying that, Goulburn will be out to ensure that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen again. Of the times these two have played Goulburn were far too good in the earlier matches, but of the later matches, Yass have found their form and have tested Goulburn. Like 1st Grade this encounter will be very entertaining and could be very high scoring.

SOUTH COAST MONARO – 2nd DIVISION GRAND FINAL PREVIEWS Saturday 22nd August

In the inaugural year of the combined South Coast Monaro – 2nd Division this competition has provided both Monaro and South Coast zones with some new competition and also more to play for with the inclusion of both a cup and plate final series. After 15 rounds, only 4 side remain, all from Monaro zone, with South Coast side Milton and Batemans Bay just falling short in the preliminary finals.

2nd Division – Cup Grand Final Jindabyne Bushpigs (1) v Bungendore Mudchooks (3) Only 1 competition separated these two clubs on the table, resulting in Jindabyne claiming the minor premiership and Bungendore having to play in the sudden death Minor Semi Final. The Bushpigs were coming into the finals having lost their last two matches, one of which was against Bungendore, while the Mudchooks have won four in a row include their two finals matches. Jindabyne have been here before with their most recent Grand Final and victory being in 2013, compared to Bungendore’s last Grand Final victories coming in 2010 and 2011. 2015 for Jindabyne has been disrupted year with a number of forfeits against them and unfortunate incident occurring in Boorowa, however there have been a number of senior figures who have kept the club on track. Captain and fly half Jake Roarty has been a part of the club for a number of years and is constantly there to ensure the players do not switch off and direct them around the park. 2014 Monaro player of the year Dave Akkersdyke also plays a huge role in the side and his work rate will be key to the Bushpigs chances of lift the cup again. Bungendore have come a long way this year thanks to the inclusion of Andy Goslett to their side and coaching staff. His involvement has provided the club with some much added muscle and direction in the forwards. John Steele has also been quality in the backs igniting the attack in times of need. Bungendore have also name brothers Steve and Chris Prail in the backline who will be supported by their cousin Jack Prail. This family connection could be an edge over Jindabyne if all three are on song. These two proud clubs share the results at one a piece for 2015 and both result have been quiet close. This match will be no different and may even go into extra time.

2nd Division – Plate Grand Final Taralga Tigers (5) v Boorowa Goldies (6) These two clubs weren’t far off the pace to make the cup final series and it showed with their involvement in the plate final series having been very entertaining with some high scoring games and quality rugby. Taralga were unable to repeat their efforts of last year, having a very young side in 2015, but coming home with the plate final win will be encouraging for the club. Boorowa will get their first chance at securing some silverware since 2009 when they won the Grand Final. Boorowa were able to withstand a fast finishing Batemans Bay side last weekend, a side that had won their last four of their last five matches. The Goldies were comfortably beaten by Taralga in their last encounter in the Major Semi Final but with more at stake, except them to rise to the occasion. As this is the first time such a Grand Final has taken place, anything can happen, especially with both clubs towns rallying behind their team to bring home the title.

Goulburn Rugby Union would like to thank their Major Sponsor, the Goulburn Workers Club and the other sponsors for their contribution and support to the club for the 2015 season.

FIRST DIVISION 2nd GRADE GRAND FINAL GOULBURN vs. YASS Saturday 22nd August, 2015 - Simon Poidevin Oval, Goulburn KICK OFF – 1:15PM REFEREE – Rohan Nishantha GOULBURN Maroon & White Mathew Bird Tim Moule Ben Pearson Sam Tabner Josh Solomons Corey Withers Grant Mooney Mathew Cudaj Aidan Greaves Isaac Walker Jay Butler Mathew Sprately Mathew Walsh Jordan Lees Brandon Courts Phillip Miller Mark Gibson Ben Pearson Lin Wen-Yung Mitchell Blake Logan Keightley Cole Davis Peter Lucas Peter Greaves

Position 1. L/H Prop 2. Hooker 3. T/H Prop 4. Lock 5. Lock 6. BL/S Flanker 7. OP/S Flanker 8. Number 8 9. Scrum Half 10. Fly Half 11. Left Wing 12. I/S Centre 13. O/S Centre 14. Right Wing 15. Fullback 16. Reserve 17. Reserve 18. Reserve 19. Reserve 20. Reserve 21. Reserve 22.Reserve Coach Assistant Manager

YASS Black & White Nathan Harrop Adam Greenwood James Wade Brendan Cooke Victor Teofilo Nick Fry Brodi Allingham Nathan Cooke Xavier Copeland Ed Ngatai Rory Pearsall Eirene Apineru Tele Apineru Guy Luckie Steven Teofilo Wes Leseberg Anthony Kennedy James Allan Dan Wallace Ryan Greenwood Scott Farthing Josh Davis N Cooke/ B Sainsbury

The Taralga Tigers would like to thank there Major Sponsor the Taralga Sports Club and the rest of their 2015 Sponsor for all their efforts and contributions to the club during the season.

Australian Wind Technology P/L

Melinda’s Takeaway

The Argyle Inn PODGE CHALKER “Adaron Beef” Neil Fletcher

Tallygang Station Wombeyan Caves

Kev’s Quality Meats

Martin Francis Kangaroo Management

‘Taralga Engineering’ Matthew Stephenson ‘Hereford Bulls’ Neil Croker

Ray Meredith & Son ‘Contract Shearing & Spraying’

SOUTH COAST MONARO – 2nd DIVISION PLATE GRAND FINAL TARALGA vs. BOOROWA Saturday 22nd August, 2015 – Taralga Sports Ground, Taralga KICK OFF – 2:30PM REFEREE – Gerhard Pretorius

TARALGA Orange & Black Tom Andreatta Nicholas Cooley Chris Boardman Dan Lewis Damien Corby Joshua Croker Jye Winters Will Hedley Tom Hand Steve Anable Darcy Hedley Matt Chalker George Boardman Ben Seaman Tynan Buckley Chris Roberts Jace Cosgrove Tim Chalker Charlie Croker Peter Hall Corey Medway Evan Rees Matthew Stephenson Dave Rees

BOOROWA Gold and Green Adam Mokotupu Marty Corcoran Tom Carnel Damo Harton Shane Friend Justin Fleming Matt Batt Dane Rowley © Mark Poplin Brad Rose Ryan Simpson Murray Armour Shaun Dwyer Wade Elford Nick Ryan Joseph Banks George Evans James Trotter Josh Bourlet Darcy French Ben Johnson

FIRST DIVISION 1ST GRADE GRAND FINAL GOULBURN vs. HALL Saturday 22nd August, 2015 - Simon Poidevin Oval, Goulburn KICK OFF – 3:00PM REFEREE – Sarah Corrigan

GOULBURN Maroon & White Jack Brims Stanley Williams David Hook Boyd Newby Ryan Upton Brad Clements Michael McKillop Mikael Webber Jackson Reardon Abram Kara Ben Todkill Dominic Falk Jacob Roberts Robert Sheekey Adam Laughlin TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Boyd Newby Mik Webber G Stephens/ G Shepherd/ A White (Strapper)

HALL Teal, Black & White Jamie Hackett Joel Williams Josh Peck James Hinchey Rob Foster James Smith Aiden Tait Steve Foudoulis James Murphy Jake Nott Pete McCabe Andrew McCoola Alex Siemsen Bobby Gane Josh Munro Steve Partridge Wayde Hogan Daniel Baxter Rayden Brice Sharn Chowdhury Matt Laughton Andrew Dunbar

Assistant

Luke Jansen Pat Gallagher

Manager

Keith McInnes

SOUTH COAST MONARO – 2nd DIVISION CUP GRAND FINAL JINDABYNE vs. BUNGENDORE Saturday 22nd August, 2015 – John Connors Oval, Jindabyne KICK OFF – 2:30PM REFEREE – Dennis Beissner

JINDABYNE Green, Black & White Steve Romppanen James Knight Issac Maw Shane Elliot Ian Vagg Rob Morris Liam Pepper David Akkersdyk Rohan Kennedy Jake Roarty © Jerome Waitohi Josh Shortland Craig Dickson Adrian Butters Lucas Rixon Jeremy Witherdon Stewart Wheeler Michael Needham Matt Caldwell Lindsay Barkley Billy Mills Daniel Josifovski Michael Bottom Matt Fish/ G Stubbs (Trainer)

Michael Needham

BUNGENDORE Navy, Green & Yellow Jason Smart Andrew Turner Anthony Mew Steve Gerlach Aldren Roferos James Pryde Jack Vincent Eddie Mitford-Burgess Jack Prail Steve Prail Chris Prail John Steele © Jake Chaulker Adam Warner Jack Worman Sio Langi Nathan Weir Adam Stevens Tanner Williams Chris McRoberts Luke Nicholson Haywood Fraser David McDonald Andy Goslett/ Sio Langi

MAJOR SPONSOR

CLUB SPONSORS

2015 Monaro 1st Division Pictures

2015 South Coast Monaro â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd Division Pictures

The Super Rugby and John I Dent Cup seasons may be over but rugby is still on in the nation's capital. The University of Canberra Vikings will compete in this year's Buildcorp National Rugby Championship with a team made up of contracted Brumbies and local players. The action kicks off in Canberra when the UC Vikings take on the Greater Sydney Rams at their home ground, Viking Park in Wanniassa, on September 5. In other home games they will face the Sydney Stars on September 17, Melbourne Rising on October 2 and Brisbane City on October 10. To sign up to become a member go to http://www.eventopia.co/event/UC-Vikings-Membership/299486

2015 1st & 2nd DIVISION LADDERS FINAL STANDINGS 1ST DIVISION – 1ST GRADE Team P W Goulburn 15 15 Hall 15 10 Cooma 15 7 RMC 15 5 Yass 15 4 ADFA 15 3

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PA 98 222 211 232 569 364

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Pts 70 54 48 28 17 12

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1ST DIVISION – 2ND GRADE

Team Goulburn Yass Hall RMC Cooma ADFA

P 15 15 15 15 15 15

W 15 11 9 6 2 2

SOUTH COAST MONARO – 2ND DIVISION

Team Jindabyne* Milton* Bungendore# Crookwell# Taralga Boorowa Batemans Bay Braidwood Broulee *Zone Leader

P 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

B W L 2 10 2 2 7 6 2 11 2 2 11 2 2 7 6 2 5 7 2 4 8 2 5 8 2 3 9 #Cup Wildcard

D 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1

PF 463 286 527 414 345 302 361 229 211

PA 145 252 161 214 314 426 460 442 371

BP 4t 11 7 9 6 8 7 8 5 3

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2015 ACT & SNSW RUGBY UNION RULES OF COMPETITION PART 5 71

FINAL SERIES PROGRESSION OF TEAMS TO THE NEXT MATCH IN THE FINALS SERIES IN THE EVENT OF DRAWN MATCHES

(1) First Grade (Premier, First & Second Division) In the event that the scores of participating teams in any semi-final or preliminary final are equal at the completion of the allotted time, an extra ten (10) minutes each way without interval shall be played. If at the completion of extra time the scores are still equal then the team which is in the higher position on the competition table shall proceed to the next match in the series. (2) All Other Grades - Premier Division Second Grade, Colts, Third Grade, Fourth Grade and First Division 2nd Grade In the event that the scores of participating teams in any semi-final or preliminary final are equal at the completion of the allotted time, the team which is in the higher position on the competition table shall proceed to the next match in the series. 72

DRAWN GRAND FINALS

(1) First Grade Premier, First , Second and Women’s Division (a) In the event that the scores of participating teams in any Grand Final are equal at the completion of the allotted time, an extra ten (10) minutes each way without interval shall be played. (b) Premier Division – 1st Grade If at the completion of the extra time the scores are still level the match shall be replayed at a time and place to be decided by the Board after consultation with the Clubs concerned. (c) First Division – 1st Grade, Second Division and Women’s Division If at the completion of the extra time the scores are still level then the teams shall be declared joint champions. (2)

All Other Grades - Premier Division Second Grade, Colts, Third Grade, Fourth Grade and First Division 2nd Grade (a) In the event the scores of the participating teams in any grand final are equal at the completion of the allotted time, an extra five (5) minutes each way without interval shall be played. (b) If at the completion of the extra time the scores are still level then the teams shall be declared joint champions

Brumbies Rugby would like to thank XIBIT PRINTERS for their assistance in printing the Stampede for the 2015 season

ACT&SNSWRU would like to thank all clubs for participating and their contribution in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1st Division & South Coast Monaro â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd Division Competition. ACT&SNSWRU would also like to thank Goulburn, Jindabyne and Taralga for hosting the 2015 Grand Final Day.