RUGBY LEAGUE REPORT
At GRC Oatley we recognise the talent, dedication and sportsmanship of our students who represent at school sport. Our 2013 rugby league/union team has excelled in a number of competitions this year.
After last year's success in the Sydney East Competitions our Rugby League team took on the challenge of the School Boy Trophy with zeal. Wins against James Cook High and South Sydney High School qualified the team for the final round of the district competition match versing Oak Hill College. GRC started strong with a 16 point lead, but Oak Hill proved to be a resilient team winning the game in the second-half 32-22, with our final result at top 16 of the state.
The University Shield Competition began in early in March with an easy win over Rose Bay High School to start the season. In May the team took on James Cook. With a couple of key players sidelined for the match, the team had a challenge ahead of them and were down by 10 points. In true GRC spirit the team rallied and came away with a strong win. Round 4 of the competition put our team up against local rivals Kingsgrove High School. A terrific try in the second half by Kane Campbell was the highlight of the match sealing the win and progressing the team to the final round vs Tumut HS.
One of the toughest matches of the season was played against Tumut HS. The teams were closely matched, with Tumut HS scoring in the final seconds of the game 12-10. It was a devastating loss for the boys but they can be proud of their success in the competition, reaching the final 16 in the state.
RUGBY SEVENS REPORT
Even though rugby sevens is not a traditional code of football at GRC, expert coaching from Alex Suter saw the team adapt quickly to the Sevens game defeating Endeavour Sport High, Picnic Point high and Port Hacking High Schools to take out the Southern Districts Tournament.
Our Rugby Sevens journey continued with the team going on to represent Sydney South at the regional competition where we saw notable performances in defence from Joshua Maea and creative attacking plays from Nicholas Pappas and the Richardson twins. A close match in the final against Mattraville Sports High set the team up to qualify for the NSW State Schoolboys Sevens Championships.
Our qualification into the Hong Kong NSW Schoolboys Rugby Sevens Championship was an impressive feat for a bunch of ‘leaguies', but their commitment to the team and training with Alex put them in good stead for the next level of competition
Five games were played in the state championship with ALL players giving their best and putting their bodies on the line to represent GRC.
Outstanding performances from Nick Pappas, scoring all points in game 2 and Khaled Alfas with three tries in game 4 were highlights of the day.
In all events our players have demonstrated skill, sportsmanship and leadership that GRC can be proud of.
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Rugby Sevens Squad Adam Jnedi Ahmed Elbatoory Aidan Richardson Alban Richardson Ali Yassine Joshua Maea Khaled Alfas Leroy Henare Michael Roche Nathan McIlveen Nephi Kapinga Nick Pappas Sione Tuiono Tapa Paulo
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Rugby League Squad Abed Nasser Adam Jnedi Aidan Richardson Alban Richardson Anthony Malouf Anthony Tomasion Chris Kirollos James Madden Joel Bruce-Clarke Joshua Maea Kane Campbell Khaled Alfas Leon Chen (assistant) Leroy Henare Michael Roche Nathan McIlveen Nephi Kapinga Nick Pappas Tapa Paulo Tristan King Adam Aitoa
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GRC – Oatley Athletics Carnival
On Tuesday, 11th of June, the athletics carnival took place in beautiful winter sunshine at the Waratah Athletics track in Sutherland.
Events took place in a variety of track and field pursuits in a competitive and fun environment with the view of choosing a strong team for the St George Zone Athletics Carnival. Age championships were also on offer and were hotly contested by a number of the school's finest athletes. Champions on the day included:
- Nicolas S – 17 boys Age Champion
- Monica D – 17 girls Age Champion
- Renee B – 16 girls Age Champion
- Joel B – 16 boys age champion
Sydney East Cross-country
Last Friday, 14th of June, seven students competed over the gruelling cross-country terrain at Miranda Park. They included:
- Ahmad E
- Ali J
- Grace P
- Sonia W
- Houssam S
- Dylan S
- Julia S
- Ashleigh W
Congratulations to all of these athletes, and particularly Sonia who progresses through to CHS as a result of her fourth placing in the girls18+ division.
St George Zone Athletics Carnival
On Monday and Tuesday of the 17th and 18th of June, the school sent a small but elite band of runners, walkers, jumpers and throwers to the St George Zone Carnival at ES Marks Field at Moore Park.
Many of our students competed in multiple events and achieved some outstanding results. Although official placings are yet to come through, it appears that the following students will be competing at the Sydney East carnival in term 3. They include:
- Ali J
- Houssam S
- Molly T
- Nicolas S
- Joel B
- Renee B
- Monica D
- Anthony M
- Taylor P
- Dylan S
- Katie P
Congratulations to all of our competitors, we are proud of you all.
Southern Sydney FUTSAL Championships
GRC – Oatley fielded a very strong team to compete at the Southern Sydney FUTSAL Championships in the Open Boys' division at Menai Indoor Centre.
Our boys were extremely successful, making it through the group stage with a draw against Macquarie fields and a solid 6 – 0 victory against Kogarah High.
In the semi-final our boys were triumphant in a gripping 3-2 win over the highly fancied Kirrawee High.
The grand final was a different level altogether as we faced the might of Endeavour sports' High. Unfortunately we were defeated 3-0 to become the runners-up. This very credible second placing ensures that the team moves on to the NSW Schools' Championships next term at Penrith. Well done boys on a fantastic effort.