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SPORT
ATHLETICS
Josh Keatch Captain of Athletics
WHEN IT WAS ANNOUNCED that there would be a Public Schools Association Athletics Carnival this year, the boys were filled with excitement and determination to have a crack at our sixth Alcock Shield in the past eight years and to achieve the onerous three-peat.
The Scotch College Athletics season commenced in the July holidays with boys from Years 7 to 12 coming down three times a week to build fitness and strength for the shortened season that lay ahead. On the morning of what was to be a big day, Mr Doney gave an inspirational speech on the guts the team had displayed in previous years and the effort that would be required on this day to succeed. With everyone full of adrenaline from these motivating words, the boys walked through a guard of honour provided by the Pipe Band, ready to give their all.
Throughout the day, the boys in burgundy and gold competed hard, consistently filling up the top places in most events. Special mention goes to Reuben Westerman and Jaxon Hayden for competing despite their injuries and illnesses on the day. Although, in terms of guts, I cannot go on without mentioning the race from Kalib Dempster Park who, after being out for the last two weeks due to a hamstring issue, was unsure whether he would run. Yet, after being passed in the final 100 metres of his race, he showed pure resilience and fought back to claim the victory. This inspired the team and set an example of the team’s expectations, early on in the day. We wrapped up a wonderful day of competing with several wins in the relays which secured our spot as first place overall. A big thanks to all the specialist coaches that helped throughout the season, in particular Mr Gale, Mr Foster and Mr Doney for organising the team and preparing us for the big day.
It has been a true honour to run for Scotch College in Athletics over the years. I am sure that the younger boys will continue Scotch’s strong Athletics legacy in the years to come.
Left: Will Gordon (Year 12) running the relay at the PSA Athletics Carnival, photograph: Thomas Campbell; Top right: Hayden Henschel (Year 9) doing hurdles at the PSA Athletics Carnival, photograph: Thomas Campbell
Bailey Banfield, Rafferty McDonald, Finn Tuohy, Matthew Kerfoot, Ben Simpson, Timothy Jorda, Charlie Roads, Alexander Lee, Jarvis Banfield, Cambell Johnston, Tom Mengler, James Taskunas, Cody Curtin, Lucas Woolf, SECOND ROW: Mr Anthony Doney (Coach), Charlie Banfield, Cooper Matera, Digby Gardner, Cooper Campbell, Oliver Knuckey Max Burbury, William Pateman, Reid Knox Lyttle, Jayden Clarke, George Graham, Josh Keatch, Zaide Moxham, Jaxon Hayden, AJ Merry, Luke Megson, Sebastian Carmichael, James Liston, Jordan Krieser, Jonathan Gattorna, Billy Mahaffy, Oscar Foster, Clancy Banfield, Louis Poulson, FRONT ROW: Tom Chalmers, Brodie Donkin, Caden Hart, Samuel Bult,
Sevvel Mahendranathan, Nicholas Vriezen, Nicholas Paganin, William Gale, Sullivan Moody, Tom Liston, Charlie Duplock, Sean Palmer, Sport), Jonathan Dunlop, Joe Fonti, Luca Green, Marco Ghiselli, FOURTH ROW: Mr John Sheridan (Coach), Mr Richard Foster (Head of George Stoney, Elijah Pretorius, Hugo Silbert Tane Hasler, Xavier Graham, Tyrelle Manado, Ben Marris, Christian Melsom, Joe Edwards, Julien Montandon, Hudson Weir, Kalib Dempster Park, Daniel Doheny, Craig Dinas, James Waddell, Joshua Ledger, Max Freedman, Michael, Gray Moffat-Clarke, Adrian Garbowski, Alexander Garbowski, THIRD ROW: Tyler Messina, Cameron Schirmer, Aden Stocks, Christopher
Samuel Barrett-Lennard, Matthew Coutts, Cody Price, Sam Beattie, Oliver Gray James Deykin, Ricardo Holder, Edward Allan, Ben Clarke, Charles Maxwell, Finn Lumsden-Lowe, Riley Waters, Max Bailey, Mason Ness, Nic Langsford, Matthew Turkich, Bailey Cumming, SIXTH ROW: Mr Michael Brinsden (Coach), Mr Mark Gale (Coach), Nicolas Le Page, Oscar Clements, Rory King, Christoff De Wet Tony Ghiselli, Ethan Riseley, William Gordon, James Shaw, Declan Cook, Oscar Bird, Henry Vaughan, Jaxon Douglas, Finn Wright, Jesse Coughlan, School), Mitchell Hyde, Jack Cook, Herman Strydom, Nikolas Gajdatsy, FIFTH ROW: Mr Callum Jacobsen (Coach), Mr Peter Burt (Head of Senior Athletics
BADMINTON
Rory Bruce Captain of Badminton
THE 2020 BADMINTON teams were distinguished by their development, efficacy and drive throughout the season. Whilst the Firsts began the season as one of the weaker teams, the tremendous growth from the athletes and brief reshuffle of members saw the group become stronger.
After losing the first two fixtures, the team’s seventh and final member Max Weir returned from his hiatus caused by a broken arm. In the following fixture, Scotch fought proudly against a muchimproved Trinity College. Within the singles portion of the day, the teams were tied 3–3, thanks to convincing wins from Tim Imison, Charlie Yin and Milan Narula. The subsequent doubles round proved effective. Max and Milan, as well as David Winton and myself, won after long-fought matches. This led to a strong morale boost for the team and saw us achieve a pivotal win against Wesley College the following week. After that, there was a win against Guildford Grammar School.
The final match for the first half of the Baddy season displayed the age-long rivalry between Scotch and Christ Church Grammar School. Although Mr Foster fervently supported the team in the painstakingly long three-set matches that transpired, the Scotch team was unable to beat Christ Church. Ultimately, a number of strong wins in the second half of the season coupled with a loss against Wesley, despite the team’s diligent efforts in training, solidified the team’s position of fourth on the ladder. A special thanks to Mr Ryan Foster, Andrew Singh and Harrison Burt needs to be made due to their strong commitment to helping the team grow in training and the support given on match days. Their contribution to the Scotch Baddy team is beyond the expected duties of attending fixtures and training, and much of the team’s achievement can be attributed to the coaches’ efforts.
It has been a real honour to lead the team this year and I am confident that Scotch can perform well next year, especially with the Year 11 talent already in the First VI. Good luck to all teams in the 2021 season and beyond. Congratulations also to those Year 12 students who have supported Badminton over the past two years, it has been great to play with you.
Badminton
FRONT ROW: Charlie Yin, Rory Bruce, David Winton, Milan Narula BACK ROW: Mr Ryan Foster (Head Coach | Manager), Max Weir, Tim Imison, Darius Opie ABSENT: Mr Harrison Burt (Assistant Coach), Mr Andrew Singh (Assistant Coach)
Above: Year 11s Tim Imison and Charlie Yin playing doubles against Guildford Grammar School; Year 11s Max Weir (smashing) with Milan Narula guarding the net against Guildford; photographs: Derren Hall
BASKETBALL
Charlie Bevan Captain of Basketball
THIS SEASON SAW A team of fresh faces, with nine boys representing the Scotch First V Basketball for the first time.
The 2019–20 Basketball season commenced well before our first game, with extensive pre-season training in the latter half of Winter Term. After weeks of hard work, we were all eager to kit up in our newly designed uniform and represent the College with pride.
Our first game was one of much excitement against a competitive Wesley College team. It was neck and neck the whole game, and when one of our players got injured during the game, we were left a man down. This made us more determined than ever to win, sending the game into overtime where we came out victorious. One of our biggest games of the season was against Hale School in Summer Term. After losing to them at a home game, we were eager to prove our worth on their home court. We came out fierce, hungry to knock them over. After playing with intensity and commitment, we won the game by 10 points.
Despite playing some great games, we finished fifth on the ladder, a result not as great as we had hoped for. Considering the majority of the team were playing in the Firsts for their first season, it was a great effort and should set the team up well for next year.
This season also saw 12 boys take part in the United States Basketball Tour – an unforgettable experience that not only improved us as players, but also taught us many life lessons. It was a fantastic tour, and I would like to thank all the people who were involved in making it as memorable as it was.
On behalf of the First V Basketball team, I would like to extend my thanks to Coach Mr CJ Jackson and Assistant Coach Mr Sean Mecham. Their dedication and passion were unfaltering, and under their guidance, we all improved drastically as individual and team players. Our thanks must also extend to Mr Richard Foster, Mr Michael Brinsden and Mr Mitchell Clarke, who helped us out with their knowledge and experience of the game, whether it was at training or fixtures. Finally, I would like to thank our parents who baked, scored and supported us for the entire season.
Basketball
FRONT ROW: Hayward Brodie, Tom Lynch, Tim Imison, Reuben Westerman, Charlie Bevan, Maxx Della Franca, Kobie Abrahams, Matthew Crook BACK ROW: Mr Craig Jackson (Head Coach), James Deykin, Lee Youngman, William Wolf, Rex French, Zavier McGillivray, Mr Sean Mecham (Assistant Coach)
Above: Brodie Hayward (Year 10) and Head Coach CJ Jackson in a timeout; Matthew Crook (Year 12) driving the ball versus Aquinas College; Maxx Della Franca (Year 11) shooting a three pointer versus Aquinas College; photographs: Thomas Campbell
CRICKET
Alex Chew Captain of Cricket
THE 2019/20 SEASON was a great sign for the future of Scotch Cricket. After much improvement and success saw the First XI finish third.
In early September the First XI squad began their quest for the Darlot Cup, beginning pre-season training and playing practice matches against Sydney’s Scots College, Hale School and Belridge Secondary College, which prepared us well for Spring Term Cricket.
In the first few matches, the First XI team took down tough Wesley College, Aquinas College and Christ Church Grammar School sides, to sit top of the ladder at the halfway mark of term. The fourth match was against an undefeated Hale side and saw great efforts from Alex Chew and Lachlan Simpson, scoring 108 and 52 respectively, leading us to victory.
In the next match, the boys took on rivals Trinity College. We were determined and fought hard all game, but lost to the better side on the day. In the final game of the term against Guildford Grammar School, we bounced back after the disappointing result to Trinity College, to secure a good win. This was highlighted by Year 10’s Benjamin Melville scoring his first 50 in First XI Cricket, a great sign for the future.
The Summer Term results saw the First XI side sitting in first position, equal with Hale and Trinity on five wins apiece, with the Second XI remaining undefeated. The First XI returned after Christmas with a practice game against a strong John Forrest Secondary College side, which was great preparation.
Unfortunately, a loss to Trinity in the first game of Summer Term was a big setback for the team. In the second game against Hale, we bounced back with a hard-fought performance that ended in a draw, thanks to the determination of Alex Osborne and Jack Beazley.
We maintained focus and gained a fantastic win against a strong Aquinas side, keeping us within reach of the Cup. At the following week’s match against Wesley, we declared early on Saturday morning that we would push for an outright victory. Sadly, the match gave Wesley a chance to snatch victory, which was crushing for the boys.
In surprising and unfortunate circumstances, the season was cut short due to COVID-19, which was a disappointing result for all the hard work put in throughout the year.
Thank you to the parents and supporters, who gave tremendous amounts of support throughout the season. To our Bowling Coach, Ken Lilly, thanks for all your help throughout the season and giving us a good laugh. To Wade Wingfield, our Assistant Coach and Team Manager, thanks for all your guidance throughout the year and rubbing your passion for cricket off on many of the boys. Finally, thanks to our Head Coach Dean Holder who has built a strong culture for Scotch Cricket over many years, and good young men.
To all the younger Scotch cricketers, I wish you all the best for the upcoming years. To the leaving Year 12 cricketers, it has been a pleasure to play alongside you since Year 5, and I hope you enjoyed our final year as Scotch cricketers.
Cricket
FRONT ROW: Jack Beazley, Alex Osborne, Arun Tibballs, Alex Chew, Lachlan Simpson, Ricardo Holder, Riley Waters, Hugh Plowman BACK ROW: Mr Dean Holder (Coach), Benjamin Melville, Jack Kapinkoff, Rory King, Nicholas Paganin, Alexander Melville, Mr Wade Wingfield (Manager)
Above: Flight and guile from Lachlan Simpson (Year 12); Benjamin Melville (Year 10) cutting a short and wide delivery for four; photographs: Thomas Campbell
CROSS COUNTRY
Josh Keatch Captain of Cross Country
Caden Hart (Year 7) running the Cross Country vs Wesley College; Cross Country All Schools race in Kings Park; photographs Erica Lorimer
THE SCOTCH SENIOR Cross Country team started the 2020 season with an astonishing round of fixtures. Filled with young talent and hardworking, persistent athletes, the team came away from the home-andaway fixtures with an almost-perfect race record of 6–1, falling short to Aquinas College in what was a close race.
This placed us second overall, due to a detrimental narrow win over long-time rivals Christ Church Grammar School in the final race. Our success in races is due to the number of Year 7, 8 and 9 boys that came and ran with us after their usual Friday fixtures. Without them, it would be a different story.
Furthermore, we illustrated our team values by putting on a show for the home crowd at the first Public Schools Association All Schools Race. With many injuries appearing throughout the team, we started to drop positions towards the end of the race. All boys ran tremendously well and whilst two of our top 15 runners, Jack Cook and Tane Hasler, were out from injury the team managed to come out on top and secure second place for one of Scotch’s best results for the year. Thanks to Mr Doney, the boys showed grit and resilience when finishing off the race, demonstrating that it is not legs that we run with, but the mind and the heart.
Cross Country
FRONT ROW: Ben Scott, George Johnston, Riley Flecker, Max Shervington, Mr Anthony Doney (Coach), Joshua Keatch, Will Gordon, Sam Dyball, Hudson Wheeler SECOND ROW: Oliver Knuckey, Cooper Matera, Jaxon Pantall, Alex Merry, Reid Knox Lyttle, Caden Hart THIRD ROW: Clancy Banfield, Oscar Foster, Charlie Banfield, Tex Cross, Joshua Hooke, Archie Gilchrist, Sebastian Carmichael, Alex Lee, Henry Feutrill FOURTH ROW: Kyle McDonald, Jack Cook, Jack Hendricks, Oscar Clements, Will Gagen, Pearson Chambel, Lachlan Bowen, Heath Muller, Tane Hasler ABSENT: Alex Hill, Archie Hoddinott, Mason Ness, Theo Smith
FOOTBALL
Hamish Gooch Captain of Football
ITHINK IT IS FAIR TO SAY that the season could not have started any better. Our first game was a nail-biting four-point win over Aquinas College at home, followed by a tight win over the reigning premiers Hale School.
After displaying a high degree of team spirit and camaraderie on both occasions, it was evident that we had a special team. Our high-pressured intensity was a relentless force that surprised our opposition and put them on the back foot. After the first two remarkable wins, we soon discovered that we would not play either Hale or Aquinas again due to the shortened season. As our confidence began to grow, we set standards, as we appreciated that there were still another eight games left, and it was crucial that we did not get ahead of ourselves.
The team cohesion between the two year groups was impeccable. The Year 12 group were always an undersized and undeveloped group of boys in the junior stages. We used to get beaten by most teams, but you could not fault the effort. As each season progressed, we would be faster, stronger, and fitter, but our competitiveness did not change. It did not matter who we were up against, we would never give up, and this unrelenting attitude was contagious in the team and was a key driver in this year’s success.
The Year 11s slotted into the side perfectly. They were the slick outside players who provided run whilst the inside players competed hard for their teammates. The two year groups forged close friendships, and you could back every player to give 100 per cent on the field at all times.
Our main goal this year was to try and improve at every training session throughout the season. “To control what we can control” was a message imprinted in our minds as we were encouraged to concentrate on one game at a time. This mentality and step-by-step approach meant we never underestimated the opposition. We knew that during the shortened season every game counted.
Overall, on behalf of the boys, a huge thank you must be extended to Steve Malaxos, Mr Guard, Mitch Clarke, Mr Jahn, Mr Dwyer, Harry Sinclair, Justin Crump and Mr Bridle for their continuous support and guidance throughout the season. We are extremely grateful to you for taking the time out of your own lives to help us grow as players, and we realise the end result would not have been possible without your constant dedication to the team. Your efforts did not go unnoticed.
Football
FRONT ROW: Aden Stocks, Tom Graham, George Graham, Riley Waters (Vice Captain), Hamish Gooch (Captain), Jaxon Hayden, Hugh Plowman, Joshua Ledger, Jack Cooper SECOND ROW: Tyrelle Manado, Joseph Crowley, Jack Kapinkoff, Zaide Moxham, Lewis Crump, Alex Chew, Nicholas Paganin, Max Mumme, Raquell Bin Rashid, James Holtham THIRD ROW: James Shaw, Tony Ghiselli, Edward Allan, Angus Johnston, Reuben Westerman, Ben Clarke, Ricardo Holder, Gianni Kain, Jett Braddock ABSENT: Mr Mitch Clarke (Assistant Coach), Mr Luke Dwyer (Assistant Coach), Mr Nick Guard (Assistant Coach), Mr Stephen Malaxos (Senior Coach), Mr Matthew Jahn (Assistant Coach)
GOLF
Max Shervington Captain of Golf
GREETED WITH PERFECT, benign conditions at our new location for this year, Seaview Golf Club Cottesloe, the Scotch Public Schools Association team enthusiastically prepared to take on our fellow PSA schools in the annual tournament.
COVID-19 required adjustments to the schedule and nature of the competition’s play. All players teed off from the first hole, rather than a shotgun start as in previous years, which saw some nerves creep into the opening drives as the gallery of players and parents watched on. The Scotch team – Will Gale, Cooper Stanley, Jack Tylich, Jurie Terblanche, Lachlan Simpson and myself – thoroughly enjoyed the day, with Cooper scoring the lowest off the stick amongst our boys. There was great camaraderie amongst the players throughout the 18 holes.
Trinity College were the eventual winners; their combined lowest four scores won the day convincingly from the second and third place-getters. The lowest score of the day was recorded by a Trinity student – 74 off the stick. Thanks to Seaview for accommodating this event for 2020 at short notice. If the putts did not drop, at least the views across to Rottnest took the players’ minds off things!
Final Results 1st Trinity College 2nd Christ Church Grammar School 3rd Hale School 4th Scotch College 5th Guildford Grammar School 6th Aquinas College 7th Wesley College
Golf
FRONT ROW: Jurie Terblanche, Saami Welsh, Max Shervington, William Gale, Daniel Cooper BACK ROW: Mr Chris Wisniewski (Teacher), Cooper Stanley, Lachlan Simpson, Jack Tylich
Above (left to right): Jurie Terblanche (Year 10); Lachlan Simpson (Year 12); Max Shervington (Year 12)
HOCKEY
Max Freedman Captain of Hockey
SCOTCH’S HOCKEY TEAMS embarked on their respective age-group competitions with great excitement. Historically, Scotch is one of the strongest Hockey schools in the Public Schools Association, and this was evident with strong seasons from the younger age groups. The Year 9s finished with two wins and two losses and the Year 8s won two and drew one.
The senior teams, including the Seconds and Thirds, had dominant seasons reflecting the depth of the senior boys. The Seconds recorded five wins and two losses, scoring 30 goals for and only six against. The Thirds, coached by Old Scotch Collegian Cameron Murie (OSC 2018), survived the season undefeated, conceding no goals against.
The Firsts started the season with anticipation; looking forward to working with new coach Andrew Mellor, a wellknown coach in the hockey community who has coached state teams for over 10 years. Knowing the competition was strong and even, the task ahead to win the Ray House Cup was going to be very challenging. A strong first game against Aquinas College saw a 3–1 win, followed by a gruelling loss the week after to Hale School, which reminded the squad that no team is a walkover. A close 2–1 win against Trinity College saw the younger years adapt to the game’s pace and pressure of representing their school at the highest level. With the next three fixtures the toughest of them all, Wesley College, Guildford Grammar School and Christ Church Grammar School, the squad worked hard to improve on weaknesses evident in the games prior. A draw to Wesley, the Ray House winners, was arguably the greatest game we played, displaying heart and pride. However, close losses to Guildford and Christ Church saw us with a tough task to be in contention to win the cup.
Overall, the Firsts endured a tough season with marginal losses and many games that could have gone either way, rounding out the season with four wins, one draw and five losses. However, despite the results not showing the squad’s full potential, the boys came away with many lessons learnt and, with only five Year 12s departing, there is a strong chance of regaining the Ray House Cup in the years ahead.
A final thanks must go to coaches Andrew Mellor and Harry Paull, who were pivotal in the team’s development and success, and our manager Kate Webster-Blythe for her role on the bench and organising the boys week in, week out.
Hockey
FRONT ROW: Fletcher Gardner, Monty Atkins, Xavier Graham, Max Freedman, Angus Walsh, Raphael Schinazi, Thomas Rowe SECOND ROW: Ms Kate Webster-Blythe (Manager), Mr Andy Mellor (Coach), Fletcher O’Connell, Hamish Meston, Thomas Westcott, Oliver Perrin, Hugh Mitchell, Nicholas Verryn, Mr Harry Paull (Assistant Coach) THIRD ROW: Mitchell Hyde, Henry Vaughan, Ronald Fellows-Smith, Cooper Anderson, Rory King, Matthew Steinepreis
Above: Henry Vaughan (Year 10), Tom Westcott (Year 11) and Angus Walsh (Year 12); Max Freedman (Year 12); photographs: Derren Hall
ROWING
Fraser Webb Captain of Boats
THIS YEAR SAW the Boat Shed off to a fast start, with an ethic of hard work and determination, producing three senior crews with depth and ability, and marking Scotch as a serious contender at the Head of the River.
The Albany camp on the Kalgan River saw the senior crews undergo technical and physical improvement. However, 2020 was not the perfect year by a long shot. In the beginning, there were constant injuries and sickness, which hampered our ability to compete as strongly as we would have liked.
At the January rowing camp, all of our crews improved rapidly, coping with the rigorous hot Champion Lakes course. The First VIII honed their racing with a focus on quick starts, which they were able to test in two practice races against the Guildford First VIII.
The racing season began with the Hale Regatta, which immediately proved that five schools were in contention for the Cup this year, with only four seconds separating first and fifth place, and a sixminute winning time. Our crew followed up with a terrific first place at the Trinity Regatta, only five seconds behind the Men’s Youth VIII in the same race. As the season progressed, it became clear that any of those five crews could win Head of the River.
The senior division as a whole found success. The Second VIII maintained a dominant season with multiple wins and silverware, and the Third VIII continued to improve, achieving podium places throughout to finish the season in second place.
Success in the younger years was not defined by results, but by the boys’ growth towards becoming young men. Having spent time coaching some of these boys, watching them develop was astounding. A big thank you must be said to the coaches. The nature and incredible quality of coaching that the Boat Club has continued to offer in my time, and especially in the year 2020, is greatly appreciated by the boys. Though modest, the coaches allow the Boat Club to flourish each year and play their role in forging young men for life.
The season will inevitability be remembered for its historic nature, one where we were unable to row Head of the River, which has taken place every year since its inception, through both world wars and more. Whilst this is true, it is not a year that should be remembered for what did not happen, but for the feats achieved by a talented and committed Boat Club. If I were to summarise the season and the Boat Club’s philosophy it would be in the words of Mark Twain:
“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”
Rowing
FRONT ROW: Will Partridge, Ben Clarke, Angus Walsh, Fraser Webb, Matthew Warne, Riley Flecker BACK ROW: Mr Bill Hutton (Coach), Pearson Chambel, Taye Barlow, Ben Scott, Mr Grant Ford (Head of Rowing)
Above: Rowing 2nd VIII winning the cup at the Wesley College Regatta; Rowing 1st VIII at the Head of the River
RUGBY
Damian Haynes Captain of Rugby
THE YEAR OF UNCERTAINTY. The year Scotch College won the Brother Redmond Cup with an undefeated season.
The First XV squad were eager to start the 2020 Rugby season. Watching the squad develop and mould from 27 individual passionate players into a team of 27 mates, willing to do anything not to let the player beside them down, is something that will not be forgotten.
Despite all the uncertainty around this year’s season, the boys persevered through online training whilst in lockdown with the aid of coaches Mr Creighton and Mr Woods, who set up an online spreadsheet for boys to record their daily workout scores to maintain our mental and physical drive. Once the season got underway, we were as physically and mentally prepared as we could be going into the beginning of our field sessions. The dedication the squad showed during the painfully slow process of preparing for the season, is a credit to everyone involved.
Game one vs Hale at Hale. The very game that defines Public Schools Association Rugby, with two prestigious schools known for their Rugby programmes ready to battle it out for the title. A must-win game to put the team in good stead for the remainder of the season. For the entirety of the game, both teams fought hard, however through sheer determination and pride, Scotch came out victorious 19–10, after what would be one of the most physically demanding games of the season.
The team was united in their goal to win the season, which was apparent in the ways the boys trained and played throughout. Training Monday in the gym, Tuesday and Thursday on the field and Friday for the Captain’s run; the boys stayed past dark, experienced some of the darkest mental places through CrossFit and the feeling that your heart was going to erupt from your chest. Which was a weekly occurrence; we were constantly fixing and improving the small aspects of our game that would later lead to our success in 2020, and pulling on the Scotch College First XV Rugby jersey with pride each week. At the last game of the PSA season, Guildford at Guildford (a powerful team), we were overwhelmed with excitement and sadness as it would be the last time this team played rugby together. Nonetheless, the boys played some of the best rugby, defeating Guildford 55–7 to reclaim the Brother Redmond Cup.
This season has been one of the most memorable seasons for the squad and everyone is extremely grateful for the opportunity that we were given to have a Rugby season despite all the uncertainties only a couple of weeks prior. A huge congratulations must go to the Year 10s for their successful season, demonstrating the strength and depth of the Rugby programme throughout Scotch.
Boys, it has been an honour to lead you throughout the year, and I wish you every success in the future.
Rugby
FRONT ROW: Christopher Michael, Ned Cusack, Jacob Bennett, Sam White, Damian Haynes, Oliver Stewart, William Van Uffelen, Oliver Barrett, Brad Avery, Connor Macaskill SECOND ROW: Mr Justin Creighton (Coach), Charlie Duplock, Ben Nixon, Rory White, Tom Lynch, Josh Eygelaar, Simon Arrnott, Ivan Munoz Morillo, Cooper van Rooyen, Rev Gary Van Heerden (Chaplain) THIRD ROW: Daniel O’Meara, Chey Colling, Matthew Warne, Quin Arundel, Christiaan Buys, Fraser Webb, Samuel Meecham, Samuel Tan, Bailey Cumming ABSENT: Mr Connor O’Sulivan (Coach), Mr Alex Wood (Coach)
SOCCER
Jamie Johnstone Captain of Soccer
THE SEASON STARTED at home against Aquinas College. With new players coming into the team and old players stepping up, we felt confident.
We walked away with a close 1–0 win, which put us in a brilliant spot to start the season. Our next game was by far the most important: Hale School away. We came away with a lucky 0–0 draw but we played like professionals. This gave the whole team motivation that the league was in reach. We went on a three-game win streak pumping Trinity College, Wesley College and Guildford Grammar School.
This was when our short winning run came to an end. We had a huge game against Christ Church Grammar School at home. They ended up beating us 3–0. As you can imagine this fazed a couple of the boys and we soon switched back into reality. We realised that we could not just cruise into games hoping to win, we needed to get our mindsets right. Our next game was Trinity at home – we all knew that it was not going to be as easy. We ended up losing, again, 3–1 this time. This was rock bottom, but as we all know there is only one place to go from there.
Our next game was Christ Church at their home ground. I tried to motivate the boys in a way that would completely change our mindset. I specifically said to not worry about the league and to focus on making it the most physically challenging game for them. Straight off the bat, I could see the lads all wanted it more. We ended up beating them 1–0 and I could see the fire in us was relit.
Hearing the news about Hale losing to Aquinas at home, we soon came to realise we still had a shot at the trophy. At Wesley away we were 2–0 down at half time, but with Mr Foster and Headmaster Dr O’Connell watching, we realised we had to put on a show. We brought it back to 2–2 and walked away with a well-fought draw. Unfortunately, this put us in the fight for second place. Realising it was the last game of the season, we ended up beating Guildford 7–1, just to make a final statement. All in all, the season was filled with ups and downs but it is one we as a team will never forget.
Soccer
FRONT ROW: Kaleb Morrison, Sebastian Reynolds, Curtis Sciano, Liam Howgate, Jamie Johnstone, Andrew Walton, Sean Palmer, Aidan McKie, Alex Van Wyk BACK ROW: Mr Joel Kandiah (Manager), Sevvel Mahendranathan, Sam Wake, Benjamin Sharrin, Benjamin Ramsden, Max Bailey, Tim Valmadre, Will Mackinnon, Joe Watkins, Mr Gyles Davies (Assistant Coach) ABSENT: Mr Robert Mohan (Coach)
Above: Joe Watkins (Year 12); Sam Wake (Year 12) in possession against Guildford Grammar School; photographs: Derren Hall
SURFING
Archie Frazer Co-Captain of Surfing
ABRIEF YET THANKFULLY complete season saw the Scotch Surfing team victors at the Perth Metropolitan Surfing Competition and putting up a solid fight against Christ Church Grammar School for a close second in the Public Schools Association Surfing.
Our season kicked off, as always, with the Inter-House Surfing Competition held at Leighton Beach in a crisp winter swell. However, this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, the seniors and juniors were held at separate locations on different days. All senior boys represented their Houses at a high standard from the start where already, from the very early hours of the morning, it was clear that the Scotch Surfing team was capable of a bright and fruitful season. In the later hours of the morning, we saw the senior surfers have a tense heat, with Hugh Mitchell coming away with a tight win. The senior bodyboarders also performed to a very high standard, with Nicholas Verryn getting the edge over Jamie Waddell and coming away with the win.
Next up in the season we had the Junior Inter-House Surfing at Trigg Beach, where surfers had to make the most of small, testing, grim conditions. Special mention goes to Hugh FellowsSmith who served his House proud, entering freezing winter waters in just boardshorts and a rash-vest. The morning concluded with Dan Boshart coming away with a win in the bodyboarding final and Joe Mathews winning the surfing final.
Day three of the Metropolitan Surfing Competition was a highlight of Scotch’s Surfing season. A very high standard of surfing, combined with above-average conditions, saw us win over many Perth schools. Special mentions go to both bodyboarding teams in getting a semi-final finish, to Jackson Conti and Joe Mathews who placed second in the junior surfing division, and Archie Frazer and James Bennett who won their senior surfing division.
Following our well-earned win in the Metropolitan Surfing Competition, we headed to Scarborough Beach for the highly anticipated PSA Surfing Competition. Despite an underwhelming performance, we gained a more than satisfactory result, taking second place to Christ Church. This pleasing result can be attributed to our junior surfing team, who placed second in their division, and both bodyboarding teams, junior and senior who won their divisions.
Overall, the Scotch Surfing team had a good season, rising above the many setbacks the worldwide pandemic dealt us. However, the team’s ongoing success could not have been achieved without the efforts of Mr Rugg and Mr Wisniewski. They have both sacrificed numerous hours supporting and organising the entire team and have played an essential role in the team’s continual success over the years. Moreover, a huge thank you to the parents and guardians of the boys for supporting, organising and transporting the entire team. It is safe to say that without the efforts of both the parents and teachers involved, none of us would have had the opportunity to compete, let alone succeed to the extent we did.
Surfing
FRONT ROW: Jackson Conti, Jarvis Banfield, Nick Verryn, Archie Frazer, Jamie Waddell, Ryan McConkey, James Bennett BACK ROW: Mr Jonathan Rugg (Teacher), Joe Edwards, Hugh Mitchell, Matthew Galjaardt, Lewis Crump, Callum Mitchell ABSENT: Dan Boshart, Kalani Locke, Joe Matthews, Noah Matthews, Ryder Phillips, Mack Young
SWIMMING
Jesse Coughlan Captain of Swimming
Tex Cross (Year 8) competing in Butterfly; Xavier Smith (Year 7) competing in Breaststroke; William Howie (Year 8) mid-dive; photographs: Thomas Campbell
IT IS UNCHARACTERISTIC FOR Scotch College to witness success during the Public Schools Association Swimming season. And yet, this is exactly what sets this season apart from any other in the College’s history. I have no doubt that the team’s podium-finish this year foreshadows an upcoming streak of grand triumph.
Throughout the season, I observed a commitment present within training and competitions that I had not experienced in the half-a-decade I have been a part of the senior team. With the introduction of the new Head Coach Ryan Steenkamp, the boys were abruptly subject to a new degree of difficulty in training. Despite the spew-mongering challenges, the College broke turnout records. For the first time that I can recall, Scotch had to limit those attending training.
These unprecedented challenges in training undoubtedly facilitated our success in competitions. The early joint Presbyterian Ladies’ College and Scotch swim meets saw personal bests improve. The Inter-House Carnival reinforced the team’s competitive spirit, whilst the St Hilda’s and Quads meets portended the outcome of the PSA Carnival.
On the behalf of the Year 12s in the team and cheer squad, I can comfortably say that the 2020 PSA Senior Swimming Carnival was a night that will not soon be forgotten. I was incredibly taken aback by the sheer volume of cheering emitted by the College’s team, cheer squad and spectators during events that we did not place highly in. It is a testament to the Swimming team’s culture and attitude that, despite coming third overall, we still celebrated the loudest and proudest.
Thank you particularly to the staff for this season. The Year 12s desired bold and optimistic change, and you established this change professionally and efficiently. It is no coincidence that since Ryan began as our Head Coach, the team has improved significantly. Although he is an incredibly humble individual, he deserves recognition and praise.
Additionally, parents played a key role in the team’s success. I know from experience that timekeeping is not one of the most invigorating tasks, yet you did it for hours on end.
Finally, to the team, I vehemently thank you all for delivering a memorable year to all of the Year 12s on-and-off the team. Although it is inarguable that the Swimming team has improved considerably, there is still much to improve on. Many of you are aware of the upcoming strength of the 2021 Year 12 cohort. If the culture and team continue to improve at this rate, I truly believe that we will again, in no time, retain that trophy. I look forward to seeing what is to come for the team.
Swimming
SIXTH ROW: Ben Simpson, Sebastian Salt, Timothy Scheepers, James Mahaffy, Marco Ghiselli, Patrick White, Nic Langsford, Finn Wright, Harrison Hammond, Kyle De Bruin, Noah Matthews, Raffael Torre, Matt Galjaardt, Hunter Freestone, Kalani Locke SEVENTH ROW: Mitchell Hewitt, Jake Marshall, Mitchell Langdon, Daniel Boshart, Tony Ghiselli, Joe Matthews, Nicolas Le Page, Fraser Davis, Rusty McIntosh, Jacob Pope, Declan Cook, Lewis Crump, Will Marshall, Joseph Crowley ABSENT: Val Davies, Joe Fonti, Macsen Friday, Stewart Gifford,
FOURTH ROW: Zac Anderson, Thomas Sojan, Caden Hart, Jake Taboni, Luke O'Connor-Smith, Campbell Johnston, George Hodgson, Will Arundel, Ben Marris, Xavier Smith, Alexander Garbowski, Benjamin Pritchhard, Tommy Clements, Jason Rietveld, Charlie Banfield, Richard Gamble, Daniel Leclezio, Kristian Hunter FIFTH ROW: Hugh Boxshall, Aidan McKie, Hugo Silbert, Bailey Banfield, Matthew Howie, Finn Harland, Harry Clark, Calum Cameron, Mack Williams, Sebastian Houston, Sam Bailey, Kash Braddock, Jarvis Banfield, Henry Cooper, Zachary Mills, Tyler Messina, Jonnie Smirk
FRONT ROW: Nicolas Monger Molowny, Bailey Wright, Sam Hector, Noah Brown, Mr Peter Burt (Assistant), Gianni Kain, Mr Ryan Steenkamp (Head of Swimming), Jesse Coughlan, Mr Edward Grant (Assistant Coach), Campbell McAually, Thomas Delroy, Zaide Moxham, Max Anderson, Damian Haynes SECOND ROW: Simon Arnott, Cody Price, Jack Tylich, Samuel Meecham, Jaxon Hayden, Riley Waters, Reuben Westerman, Ben Clarke, Julian Kyriakou, Xander Aakermann, Taye Barlow, Ruan van der Riet, Bailey Thomson THIRD ROW: Cooper Campbell, Brodie Donkin, Myles Beeney, Clancy Banfield, Sam MacGregor, Santiago James, Tex Cross, Alexander Bailey, Tom Simich, Cole McLarty, Lucas Hyde, Alec Prendiville, Oliver Warden, Will Howie, Jordan Krieser, Isaac Smith, Charlie Hogg
TENNIS
Tom Graham Captain of Tennis
THE SEASON STARTED a new team manager, Mr Ryan Foster, appointed after Revd Chas Lewis’ long reign over the First VIII Tennis team came to an end. With a new manager and under the guidance of our Coach Jack Dowland, the boys were eager for success going into the season.
The season started against Wesley College at home, which provided a huge advantage. The Gooch Pavilion grass courts delivered unpredictable bounces and sudden wrong ’uns that baffled even the entire Scotch team. At the end of the fixture, Scotch had produced a dominant performance against Wesley. The statement was clear: Scotch was well and truly in contention for the Corr Cup. The following week, Aquinas College experienced the same fate as Wesley, only driving and motivating the boys for what they knew would be a serious contest the week to come.
Going into the fixture against Christ Church Grammar School, the game plan was to hold both sets in the doubles and, if anything, break even, as this was an area last season that saw us fall short by one set. Although skill execution is very important against a highly talented side, we prided ourselves on our communication and voice. The team narrowed it down to support and encouragement that would help us win the tight points. Every match played against Christ Church that day was of a very high calibre, and the voices generated from the Scotch First VIII and our supporters was just as impressive. Sadly, after four hours of intense gameplay, Scotch had once again fallen short by one set, losing 13–11.
The rest of Spring Term was a clean sweep for Scotch and left us in a comfortable second position. In 2020, Summer Term’s fixtures were announced. Christ Church was scheduled for Week 8, allowing plenty of time for preparation. The boys continued to stay focused and trained hard, pushing each other on the training courts.
Every fixture was played, except Christ Church and Guildford Grammar School due to COVID-19. Which was a devastating end to the season as the team had spent hours training in the hope of squaring the ledger against Christ Church and winning the Corr Cup.
Personally, this season was one of enjoyment and great mateship amongst the boys and gives us great hope that in the near future Scotch will take home the Corr Cup. It has been an honour to captain the side this year, and I wish Scotch Tennis every success in the future.
Tennis
FRONT ROW: Austin Prendiville, Oscar Warner, Wesley Huang, Tom Graham, Ben Walsh, Jurie Terblanche, Ryan McConkey BACK ROW: Mr Ryan Foster (Manager), William Hudson, Max Weir, Jacques Creighton, Sam Gray, Mr Jack Dowland (Coach)
Above: Jurie Terblanche (Year 10) whipping a backhand; Ryan McConkey (Year 11) serving; photographs: Thomas Campbell
VOLLEYBALL
Mr Oscar Burke Teacher in Charge
IT WAS A PLEASURE to watch our Volleyball team of 2019/2020 grow. The team showed strong resolve against some formidable opponents. We dug in against Christ Church Grammar School, winning 3–2, and achieved a win against Guildford 3–0. Unfortunately, our season was cut short, with the last remaining matches against Christ Church and Guildford cancelled, which would have been a nice finish to the season. Overall, we finished in fifth place with two wins and six losses.
Co-Captains David Chan and Lachlan Hydnes and the team would like to thank Seconds Coach Jason Laverdure for his mentorship and skill development. Jason’s club has a strong association with Aquinas College, and Jason has taken on a role as a coach there. We wish him all the best. It is with a sad note that we also say goodbye to Dylan Wood, who is going on to complete a PhD in conjunction with the West Australian Institute of Sport. We congratulate you for the expertise you brought to our team, along with the calm and collected manner with which you led the team, throughout your many years at Scotch. Thank you, Dylan, we wish you all the best in furthering your education and hope to see you back on the courts soon!
It was an honour to see the Firsts team’s dedication during the first half of our 2020/21 Volleyball season. Comparing our initial match against Aquinas in Round 1 to our match against Hale School in Round 6, the improvement in individual skills and teamwork has been outstanding and is a testament to the work put in by the First team. In particular, the Co-Captains Bailey Thomson and Cody Price have taken an active role and interest in fostering cohesion in a team that spans different friendship and year groups. Coach Matt Hennig has done a remarkable role as the Firsts Head Coach. He has brought insight and enthusiasm into the game, as well as getting involved in scratchies, pulling off some impressive hitting and passing!
As of December 2020, we are sitting in sixth place with one win and five losses. We look forward to the opportunities that the new year of 2021 will bring.
Volleyball
FRONT ROW: Max Freedman, Ethan Riseley, David Chan, Lachlan Hyndes, Chris Zyweck BACK ROW: Luke O'Loughlin, Finn Lumsden Lowe, Angus Johnston, Jaxon Hayden, Nelson Hegge ABSENT: Mr Oscar Burke (Manager), Mr Dylan Wood (Coach)
Above: Chris Zyweck (Year 12) gets one past a blocker; Nelson Hegge (Year 10) spikes from a well-timed set; Libero Lachlan Hydnes (Year 12) preparing for a dig; photographs: Thomas Campbell
WATER POLO
Campbell McAullay & Julian Kyriakou Co-Captains of Water Polo
THE SCOTCH FIRSTS TEAM finished the decade claiming the Dickinson Shield in an undefeated season. Over the past five years, the Firsts team have placed in the top three, with the 2016/17 team claiming the Dickinson Shield. We endeavoured to continue these pleasing results and bring home the shield.
The team effectively opened the season, remaining undefeated in all six games of Spring Term, holding us in good stead for the remainder of the season. Our closest margin was against Aquinas College in round two of the term and highlighted the team’s grit and determination. We went into the last quarter down by a goal, only to outscore them 5–1, resulting in a 12–8 victory. The next round against Christ Church Grammar School would prove a pivotal game in deciding the final standings. A strong start ensured a comprehensive lead 6–1 at quarter time, which led to the final score 17–8, in favour of Scotch College.
In Summer Term, the team was faced with a new challenge to remaining undefeated after starting goalkeeper, Sam Lodge, broke his wrist in the weeks before the second half of the season began. However, with Year 10’s Jake Marshall playing goalkeeper for the first time and new junior boys joining the squad, we hoped to replicate our Spring Term success. Once again, the match against Aquinas proved to be the toughest of the term. We won 10–8, which displayed the consistency and determination of the team.
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the season was cut two games short; meaning the return fixtures against Christ Church and Guilford Grammar School would not take place. However, because our points on the ladder could not have been attained by other schools even if the season had continued, we claimed the 2020 Dickinson Shield.
The Year 12s effectively stepped up, showing strong leadership in the water as the team successfully went through the season with a 10–0 record. We hope the hard work and determination showcased this season sets the tone for the younger boys in the team to follow and has laid the groundwork for the team to retain its success for future years to come.
We thank all the people that supported the team during the season. As always, special thanks to Coach Mr Peter Tresise for sharing all your water polo knowledge, which played a large role in shaping the team’s success. Thanks to the Sport Department for all the effort organising training venues and fixtures, and all their administrative work. And finally, thank you to all the parents for helping out around the pool.
Finally, congratulations to the team, and good luck to the future players at Scotch College.
Water Polo
FRONT ROW: Tom Simich, Seb Houston, Declan Cook, Campbell McAullay, Julian Kyriakou, Jake Marshall, Will Marshall, Matt Howie BACK ROW: Fraser Davis, Rory White, Jesse Coughlan, Gianni Kain, Mr Peter Tresise (Coach), Noah Brown, Jett Braddock, Sam Lodge, Simon Arnott
