Merrylands Rugby Union Club Limited
Barbarian
2014
2014 OFFICE BEARERS
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Jason Fulwood
Benjamin Davis
James Macklin
Luke Schofield
Committee
Alan
Anne
Peter
Kylee
Laura
Davis
Sherwood
Macklin
Sciascia
Sturrock
Levi
Sandy
Wayne
Irene
Sciascia
Madsen
Dittfort
Ditfort
Junior Reps: Trevor Boswell
Building Fund Co-Ordinator & Secretary Park Committee
Greg Cummings
Public Officer – Peter Macklin
Sports Officials
1st XV Coach Kevin Corbett
Benjamin Davis
Patrons
Mr Laurie Ferguson MHR
Cr Paul Barber
Cr Greg Cummings
Sponsors 2013
Coolibah Hotel, Merrylands
Conditioning
TJ Maher Formwork
Neals Driving School
P&G Air
The Merrylands Rugby Barbarian is the Clubs private annual documentation of the events and awards for
the season, the opinions, thoughts and comments within this document are private and not intended to be
distributed to the public
Merrylands Rugby Union Club Inc
(Founded 1968 & incorporated 1995)
Life members
R Austin
J Sainsbury
A Culey
M Milner
M Doyle
S Forrest
P Macklin
M Whittaker*
R Sutton
K Charlier
M Pepper
W Davis
D Gladden
R Sherwood
R Pidgeon
J Loveridge
A Sherwood
S Bedingfield
C Newman
I MacKay
S Robson
R Stewart
G Cummings
J Doyle
H Fraser*
300 games
R Pidgeon
M Parker
S Bedingfield
K Bladwell
U Vulimaibau
200 games
R Sutton
M Pepper
M Doyle
J Doyle
S McIntyre
A J Tuara
I MacKay
M Milner
B Hollier
K Bladwell
M Pinkerton
N Steward
R Pidgeon
A Culey
S Gibbs
U Vulimaibau
M Parker
B Davis
S Robson
R Stewart
S Bedingfield
B Brown
J Keen
100 games
J Murphy
J Chapman
C Falzon
A Culey
J McCabe
M Pepper
G Anderson
M Foley
R McKinnon
J Doyle
G Jones
U Vulimaibau
B Wingfield
S Toa
W De Vecchis
R Lokeni
P Macklin
B Davis
D Gammidge
J Macklin
* deceased
M Whittaker*
R Sutton
C Hughes
W Walsh
J Pearson
J P Loveridge
K Charlier
M Milner
S Walker
P McKinnon
S Davis
M Kinsella
D Ariel
P Bladwell
M Pinkerton
C Brown
J Parsons
G Edwards
T French
I MacKay
C Campbell
T Swan
B Hundy
R Pidgeon
A Taylor
G Lane
S Ellis
S Bedingfield
S Gibbs
S McIntyre
P McCabe
B Brown
M Branscombe
S Forrest
M Parker
C Newman
A Tuara
J Fulwood
K Weatherhead
B Goff
J Sainsbury
S Robson
C Whalan
D Dodds
R Stewart
M Dent
B Hollier
M Bonnici
K Bladwell
D Seniuk
F Amio
J Gladden
S Mutch
E Brown
N Steward
T Parsons
T Timoti
PRESIDENTS REPORT – 2014
Well, what can I say?
After many many years of hard work and dedication, the backbone of the merrylands rugby club
Jen and Skids had decided to move on to greener pastures. I was kind of forced into taking up the
role of club president. This seemed a bit daunting at first as the club has had many successful
years and I wasn't sure where we were headed. I would personally like to thank both Jen and
skids for their outstanding contribution towards this club, and remember although you may be
3.5hrs away from us you are and always will be welcome back to merrylands.
Rugby: season 2014 we were forced into division 6 which was unfamiliar territory for all of us and
we didn't know what to expect. We were playing against teams that we had never played against
before and we enjoyed the various bus trips across to the north side. To go through the rounds
and only managing to lose 1 game was an exceptional achievement in itself. To then cruise
through the 2 semis was really pretty impressive and progress to the grand final was what we set
out to do. To win the MELDRUM cup in horrendous conditions was another fantastic achievement
for the WOLFPACK.
The core French,Todd,Davis,Jim,Nash,Parker,Joe,Luke,Josh,Arana,Drew,Fly
The drifters Briggs,Richie,Franky,Vili,Bicks,Irish,Jade
The newbies Simon,Mike,Blair,Ray,Eddie,
And anybody else who donned on a jersey this season I thank you all.
Miss P's day: By far my favorite day of the season. Once again the club rallied together to honor
the queen of our club in its annual cancer fundraiser. We managed to raise over $3000 for the
cancer council ( something we don't have to do but as a club choose to ) Congratulations to all
involved especially Nash who absolutely thrives on it.
Raffles: as you all know the club relies on the money we take from Thursday and Saturday night
50 weeks a year. Benny's summer roster system worked a treat and to French, Josh, Irish,
James, Jose, Nash, Parker and all those who helped Pete, Lukey, Sandy and myself I thank you.
After all, doing the raffles is an easy job after a couple of schooners.
Canteen: without a doubt we run the best canteen in subbies rugby. Rob and Anne have been
with the club ( no ties ) for decades now and I still don't know why they keep coming back but they
do. Then you throw in Sandy and they make an awesome team with everything running to
clockwork. A special mention goes to Irene for chipping in whenever help is needed. Here's
hoping you all are back next season to continue your fantastic efforts.
Sponsors: it's extremely difficult to run a sporting club without the support of sponsors. Thanks to
Neal's driving school for their continued support over the years. Our major sponsor the
COOLIBAH hotel, Gary and the staff thank you for your wonderful hospitality and we look forward
to your continuing support for many years to come.
Bus drivers: to Pete Mac, Wayne, Levi, Pete schofield you would not believe how much I
appreciated your efforts this year carting these grubs to and from the games.
Supporters: I would like to thanks all our supporters,wifes, girlfriends,partners and friends in
supporting us on all our away and home games it is much appreciated.
Coaches: Kev and Benny congratulations on a successful season and taking us all the way to
grand final victory.A job well done.
Committee members: Thanks to all our committee members this year it has been a tuff year as we
were all learning on how to run it,but i think we bluffed our way through and came out of it ok.
Hope to see yous all on the committee doing the same roles as we all done a great job.
I would like to say a big thank you to Wayne and Irene for taking home the jerseys every week
without complaining,also doing all the little jobs around the club that nobody else likes
doing,taking home some of the drunks after some of our fundraising nights and always being the
last to leave the club house after the games and events.Much appreciated.
Peter Mac the back bone of the club teaching us the ropes on how to run a rugby club.Being
there week in and week out running the water for all the grubs playing rugby,strapping the guys
,Putting up with all my phone calls throughout the season.Doing the raffles every fortnight.
Benny: definitely the heart and soul of the club.Your efforts and enthusiasm in everything you
do,such as match reports,web site,bus hire,all the behind the scenes jobs, organising the end of
season trips and of cause playing rugby like the machine that you are.
Finally i would like to thank Sandy and my 3 kids for putting up with taking me to rugby every week
and putting up with the late nights, doing the raffles every fortnight.The hard work you put into the
canteen and the fundraising night and also being the last to leave.
Wolf pack for life
FULLY
Secretary’s Report
Well what a year this has been, being given the opportunity to request playing in a 2 team competition
and not being accepted and having to play in the one team Meldrum Cup competition
It was clear from the outset that we were going to go well given some of the teams we played were not at
our standard. It was particularly obvious that we went almost undefeated except for Terry Hills who
caught us on the hop
I really want to take my hat off to Ben who did his best to secure Halligan Cup games but it was
disappointing that we couldn’t get more games for our 2nds.
I am really glad that our 2nds players to a great extent stuck around and supported us even though they
didn’t get many games, Drew, Jose, Irish and others are true club men and we are looking forward to a two
team competition next year where you will all get a run every week
We had a sad moment with the passing of Nicko, he was an occasional player with us who also struggled
to stay out of trouble but when he was on the field ran hard and tried his best. Our thoughts and prayers
are with his family
I also enjoyed the social side of the competition this year and I think you all have enjoyed our bus trips,
particularly seeing Todd and me in tights!
This has been my first year as Secretary and I hope you all appreciate the extra effort I put into making
sure that all the minutes of every meeting were done, that all communications with subbies was
coordinated, actually like a true manager I delegated most of these duties to my father, keep up the good
work dad!
I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the supporters of our club this year, particularly the Ditfort
family for being there every week, for Kevin providing us inspiration and direction and all the other
supporters and friends that helped us this year
This may be my last year with the club because as you may know I have been made an offer from another
club in the eastern suburbs and this time the offer is too good to refuse
Yours in rugby
James Macklin
Secretary
1st Grade Coaches Report 2013 Season
I would like to thank the committee for giving me the opportunity to co-coach the Wolves with Ben
this year.
The year started off with a bus trip to Jen and Skid’s motel down in Jugiong where we took part in
a seven tournament. We didn’t do too badly with only a handful of players. We made the semis
but got knocked out. We also drank plenty of grog and got to know a lot more about each other.
Over all a good bonding trip. Thanks Pete for driving the bus and thanks Jen and Skids for their
hospitality. It was a great way to kick off the season.
This year we had our good times and our bad times and on more than one occasion we failed to
field a full strength side. But in the true spirit of the Wolves the boys never shirked their
responsibilities. The game at Terry Hills comes to mind as one we could have taken an easy route
but we did what was right by our opposition.
Ben and I would like to thank each and every player involved in the side this year, especially the
senior players who led from the front showing skill, toughness and composure under pressure.
Thanks fellas
It’s been an amazing year for Ben and I and one we’ll never forget. The training was tough and
sometimes a bit too long but it paid off in the long run. First winning the minor premiership, then
knocking out rivals Fairvale to make the Grand Final and ultimately beating Clovelly in atrocious
conditions to claim the major prize. This will stay with us forever. Thanks again fellas.
I’d also like to take the time to thank everyone involved in the club, not just the committee but the
ladies and gents who looked after the canteen, the BBQ, the grounds and those that ran raffles.
Without the likes of Sandy, the Ditfords and the Sherwood’s there would be no club.
Also a big thank you to our sponsors, in particular the Coolibah Hotel.
In finishing, I believe we need to be in a 2 or 3 team comp next year so please, everyone, keep an
eye out for potential recruits - get behind the Wolves!
Yours in sport
Kevin Corbet
Total points - Season 2013
Tries
Conversions
Penalties
Joe Ngawini – 18
Nash Steward – 31
Nash Steward - 3
Nash Steward – 10
Matthew Briggs – 8
Matthew Briggs - 2
Simon Porter – 9
Joe Ngawini - 7
Rey Ackhabr – 6
Daniel Padini - 1
Levi Sciascia – 6
Todd Parsons – 5
Eddie Hae – 4
Tim French – 3
Benjamin Davis – 3
Richie Ngawini - 3
Luke Schofield – 2
Shayne Kilmister – 2
Drew Hammond – 2
Antoun Lepua – 1
James Macklin – 1
Frank Waiomio – 1
Lepi Mautofu – 1
Josh Wikohika – 1
Arana Rissetto - 1
300 Gamer - Michael Parker
Michael Parker is a legend.
The term “legend” gets thrown around pretty easily these days but there really is no better word to
describe Mick Parker than legend. Lots of people use lots of other words to describe him like
prick, grub, machine, maggot, maniac, twit, weapon, goose, clown and c@#t but most would
agree, love him or hate him, he is a legend. An absolute one of a kind.
Mick Parker came to the club back in 1996 when he was about 12 years old. He’s old man played
at the Wolves as did one of his school teachers, fellow 300 gamer Kenny “No Mistakes” Bladwell.
Back then Mick was a quiet, fat, little ball boy that nobody thought much of. If you know him now
it’s pretty hard to imagine but he was a real porker back then, full of baby fat. A real rolly polly kid.
Around 2001, when Mick was only 15 years old (and still very much sober) he decided he would
play a few games for the Wolves.
Stop and consider that for a moment.
It is one thing to play senior rugby at 15 if you’re a bit of a monster for your age. To play senior
rugby at 15 when you’re only Parkers size is incredible. Unheard of.
That said he didn’t really set the place on fire. He banged around in the lower grades for a couple
of years and also played junior league for Guilford which, in the words of his long-time partner in
crime Nash Steward “he wasn’t much good at”
Then, in 2005 Mick had a few friends come play for the Wolves like Nash Steward and the
Parsons boys, so Mick decided it was time to give rugby a proper run.
Mick started losing weight and getting fit. Really fit. Super fit.
In fact in fact I recall at the start of the 2006 season our coach Cole Newman had us do the
famous beep test so we could all get a gauge on how far along we were. Slowly each player
dropped off. The last person that had kept up with Mick gave up half way through level 11. Mick
kept going and barely looked to have raised a sweat. Mick finally decided he had had enough half
way through level 17. He then started hassling everyone for a game of touch.
In the space of about a season Mick went from a tubby little try hard to one of the most hated,
feared, respected, aggressive and above all super effective open side flankers Merrylands and
Subbies rugby had ever seen.
Several long serving players and officials including myself, James Macklin, Michael Pinkerton and
Mark “Skids” Milner all wish to be put on record as saying Mick was/is THE best open side flanker
they had every played with or against.
It was around this period that Mick really started racking up the number of games he played. From
2005 to 2008 the Wolves were in the 3 team comp and, as is Merrylands tradition, we were
always a little short of players for away games. Mick would regularly walk onto the pitch for the
start of 3rd grade and not leave the playing field till the full time whistle was blown in 1 st grade.
And he didn’t just make up the numbers. On dozens of occasions Mick would play in the centres
or fullback in 3rds, get man of the match then play 2nd grade. He would finish 2nds and just stay
on the field for firsts and he would win the players player award in first grade. Easily. He was a
machine. In one 20 round season (2007 I think) Mick played more than 50 games! And he pretty
much never got injured.
Whether the Wolves were playing a pack of Tongan goons like Liverpool or a smart, tough school
side like UWSH, Mick would be in their faces, stealing ball, making cover tackles or linking up with
the backs and scoring tries in the corner, all the while yelling and spitting a level of anger and fury
at the opposition that both frightened and infuriated any team the Wolves played.
He was universally hated and respected by every side he has ever played against. In the words of
Nash Steward “he is like a pitbull on heat. An absolute f@#kn machine”
On one occasion, after the Wolves had earned an upset win against the top of the table UWSH,
Pete Macklin and myself walked into the packed Uni bar to get a drink. We happened to be
standing next to the UWSH captain, coach and several senior players. Talk amongst the UWSH
boys was centred on why they had lost that day.
Several theories were being thrown about before the UWSH number 8 and captain (Brad I think
his name was) abruptly said “it was that f@#kn open side flanker. He’s a c@#t. He’s an annoying
little c@#t. I hate him. He gets under my skin. I wanna kill that little prick”
On another occasion in about 2011, Merrylands travelled over to the east to play Waverly. Once
again the Wolves were short a few players and so Mick ended up paying all 4 grades that day. At
the post match function at a very packed Waverly bowling club, Mick was called up to accept his
award for man of the match in 2nd grade. The entire place erupted into cacophony of boos and
hisses. Mick had a huge smile stretched across his face.
He climbed up onto the stage, skulled his beer, showed the crowd his middle figure, grabbed the
microphone and told the assembled masses “you can all f@#k off”
As me made his way back through the crowd several Waverly players patted him on the back.
Classic Micky P stuff.
So far in his Merrylands career Mick has won just about every award the Wolves can give. He has
won players player on about a billion occasions. He has won player of the year and forward of the
year. I think he has also holds the record for the most number of yellow cards in a season.
Probably Micks greatest achievement on the rugby pitch so far was the 2008 and 2009 seasons.
In 2008 the Wolves won all 3 grades and Mick was THE best forward in the club. He was probably
the best forward in the comp.
In 2009 Mick was a member of the greatest mongrel back row I’ve ever seen. Anywhere. Mick
played openside with Levi Sciascia playing #8 (yes Levi used to be a loosy) and Nate NgmetuaSmith. The three of them were like peas in a pod and got to calling each other “maggot”. There is
no doubt in my mind that without Mick and his two fellow “maggots” the Wolves would not have
won the title that year.
To do Mick justice I must speak about a few things other than just playing rugby.
When it comes to letting his hair down, no body (other than maybe Nash) does it quite like Micky
P. When he first turned 18 Mick didn’t drink. He would come to the pub and sit around talking shit
all night (still in his playing gear, still with his strapping on and still covered in mud) but he refused
to drink.
But it was long before he forgot the sober nonsense and got to drinking. I have been on a few end
of season trips with Mick and the guy drinks the way he plays rugby. Like a machine. On the trip
up to Byron Bay Mick pretty much didn’t stop, he basically didn’t sleep. And when he did he would
get up, down a “breakfast of champions” and get straight back in to it. And he somehow managed
to look fresh as a daisy.
I’m not sure how P.J’s and the Coolibah feel about Parker. On one hand he is great for business,
on the other he is a headache for bar and security staff. I have seen Mick ball slap a bouncer
without getting kicked out. I have seen him stand at the top of the stairs and yell out to some
random guy that just walked in “hey nice shoes faggot” and not get kicked out.
According to Nash Steward “he is my Mona Lisa. My protégé. I have endless memories of nights
out with the guy that will scar me for life”
The last thing I need to talk about is Mick as a friend. All we all have plenty of people we can call
friend, most of us have very few friends that we know, without fail, we can rely on. If Mick can
help, he will. If I call mick and ask him for a favour he never whinges, never complains. He just
says “no probs mate for sure”
Nobody quite understands how deep Micks heart is the way Nash Steward knows so I will leave
the rest up to Nash….
”Parker is a truly great mate who I hold very close to my heart. Best friend for life. He has bailed
me out of jail a few times, he has let me live with him when I was stuck. It is truly a pleasure to
share my life with him. He is an absolute champion”
Mick Parker you’re a legend
Benjamin Davis – Merrylands Rugby Vice President
The Helen Fraser Memorial Award
Helen “Mrs P” Fraser embodied the true definition of a Merrylands Rugby Club
stalwart. From her first days at the club supporting her husband Steve Parker,
through to Michael playing when he was just 16, Helen’s commitment has been
unwavering. She could always be relied on to organise or assist in functions,
and was definitely the biggest supporter at all games – taking on the arduous
task of managing scoresheets on the sideline, and also becoming Vice-President.
Sadly taken from us at far too young an age, Helen has left behind a spirit that it
is important for our club to carry into every game.
This award recognizes someone from the club that not only plays on the field, but contributes to the
running of the club and supporting it fully.
The 2014 Helen Fraser Memorial Award goes to Luke Schofield.
Luke does loads of work for the club behind the scenes, looking after the financial running of the club.
Luke is a well deserved recipient of this award, and it reflects his dedication to our club.
Recipients of this award:
2011
2013
Jason Fullwood
Nash Steward
2012
2014
Michael Parker
Luke Schofield
COACHES AWARDS
Every year since 1972 a Coaches Award has been presented to the player in each grade whom the coaches
have selected on the basis of their attitude to both playing and training and the effort they have given
throughout the season.
In 1977 one of the founding members of the club passed away and to honour his memory the Clubman
Trophy became the;
PAUL HIDDLESTONE MEMORIAL TROPHY for 1st XV
Paul Hiddlestone was a founding member of the Club who sadly passed away in early
1977.
He was a member of the 1972 team and highly regarded by his peers.
The trophy incorporated both the 1st ands 2nd XV teams for two years until a second
memorial trophy was introduced.
1st & 2nd XV
1977 J. Sainsbury (1st XV)
1978 R. Pidgeon (1st XV)
1st XV
1979 R Sutton
1981 J Sands
1983 K Charlier/C Whalan
1985 R. Pidgeon
1987 A. Taylor
1989 D.Cummings / M. Hogan
1991 Michael Doyle
1993 Michael Doyle
1995 Michael Doyle
1997 Steven Forrest
1999 Michael Kulanoa
2001 Rocky Lokeni
2003 Jerry Keen
2005 Rob Nicholas
2007 Ben Davis
2009 Rua Kautua
2011 Luke Schofield
2013 Arana Rissetto
J. Marks (2nd XV)
W Walsh (2nd XV)
1980
1982
1984
1986
1988
1990
1992
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
R Beecroft
R Beecroft
K Charlier
C.Whalan
D. Cummings
John Doyle
Steven Bedingfield
Sosi Toa
Michael Doyle
Michael Doyle
Richard Buckley
Rocky Lokeni
Rob Nicholas
Ben Davis
Roy Chapman – Barber
Ben Davis
Ben Davis
Jose Frias
ROBERT REES MEMORIAL TROPHY for 2nd XV
In 1979, another of the Club’s founders, Robert Rees, passed away. Robert Rees was also
highly regarded by his peers and a team mate of Paul Hiddlestone and a member of the
1972 team.
It was decided to honour his memory and incorporated the Rees Trophy as the Coaches
Award for the 2nd XV.
The Robert Rees Memorial Coaches Award was not contested in 1984, 85 & 86 when the club fielded
only one team, however since 1987 it has been presented each year.
2nd XV
1979
1981
1983
1985
1987
1989
1991
1993
1995
1997
1999
2001
2003
2005
2007
2009
2011
2013
R. Dengate
D. Robson / A. Maida
G. Anderson
1st XV only
G. Gates
Michael Doyle / Marty Dent
Scott Walker
Usa Vulimaibau
Steven Bedingfield / Barry Brown
Jeff Gladden
Cameron Haywood
Cameron Haywood
Michael Mairerki
Hitti Singapu
Daniel Birrell
Bicks Hicks
Matthew Briggs
Drew Hammond
1980
1982
1984
1986
1988
1990
1992
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
I. Mackay
K. Dickinson
1st XV only
1st XV only
C. Holmes
Scott Walker
Mark Campbell
Grahame Jones
Ken Bladwell / Tua Takapu
G Gladden / B Hollier
Cameron Haywood
Sid Amio
Steve McIntyre
Vinni Tavake
James Macklin
not contested
James Macklin
not contested
MERRYLANDS JUNIORS SHIELD for 3rd XV
With our rise to Fourth Division in 1995 Merrylands Juniors generously presented our Club with
the above shield, to be presented annually, with medallions, to our lowest grade.
3rd XV
1995
1998
2001
2004
2007
2010
2013
Mark Campbell
Steve Parker
Shane Mutch
Songi Vena
Usa Vulimaibau
uncontested
uncontested
1996
1999
2002
2005
2008
2011
Brad Dubos
Shane Mutch
M Kohunui
Don Morched
S McIntyre
Paul Bergen
2002
2010
2012
2014
Doug Gladden
not contested
Dean Gammidge
not contested
MERRYLANDS 4TH XV
2001
2009
2011
2013
S MacKenzie
Andrew Pita
not contested
not contested
1997
2000
2003
2006
2009
2012
Lance Luxford
Usa Vulimaibau
Matthew Scotts
Ted Timoti
Ted Timoti
Vaka Fusi
OSBORNE and HENDERSON MEMORIAL TROPHIES
The Rodney Osborne Memorial Trophy and the Robert Henderson Memorial Trophies were both
inaugurated during the 1973 football season to perpetuate the memory of two former Merrylands players
who had tragically passed away that year after representing the Club with distinction for many seasons.
Rodney "Ossie" Osborne had progressed through the ranks of Merrylands Juniors before joining the senior
side in 1970. The Rodney Osborne Memorial Trophy is awarded to the First Grade Team.
Bob Henderson joined the Club in the latter stages of it's initial year in the Suburban Rugby competition
and later coached the side for several seasons. The Bob Henderson Memorial Trophy is awarded to the
Second grade team.
The Osborne Trophy has been in the Club since it's inception when Merrylands had just one team. The
Henderson Trophy, however, was originally awarded by the Apex Batteries Business Houses team for
which Bob had also played. With their demise at the end of 1974 coinciding with the expansion of
Merrylands to two teams the following year, the trophy was incorporated into our Club.
In 1995 the Club was elevated the Fourth Division with a third grade team and the Junior Club presented
us with a Shield to allow a similar award to be made to our lowest grade team. Since 1995 it has been
awarded to the Third Grade team.
These trophies are most definitely not awarded for star performance. Their intention is to honour the
players who strive to give that extra bit, over and above themselves, for the team. One point is awarded in
each game and tallied at the end of the season for the presentation.
RODNEY OSBORNE MEMORIAL TROPHY
1st XV
1973 R. Ridley
1975 J. Pearson
1977 Greg Stanley
1979 Mick Foley
1981 Mick Foley
1983 Ross Stewart
1985 D. Dodds
1987 Chris Whalan
1989 Dave Cummings
1991 M. Doyle/D. Cummings
1993 Dave Cummings
1995 Scott Gibbs
1997 Scott Gibbs
1999 Richard Buckley
2001 Jeff Gladden
2003 Anthony Piddington
2005
Ben Davis
2007
Michael Pinkerton
2009
Ben Davis
2011
Jerry Keen
2013
Arana Rissett0
1974
1976
1978
1980
1982
1984
1986
1988
1990
1992
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
D. Taylor
Chris Whalan
Mick Foley
Al Culey
Bob Sutton
Mark Milner
A. Culey / D. Gilchrist
Dave Cummings
Dave Cummings
Henare Morgan
Niel Coote
Scott Davis
Steve Bedingfield
Richard Buckley
Rocky Lokeni
Jerry Keen
Michael Pinkerton
Rua Kautua
not contested
Dylan Hodgson
2014 Tim French
ROBERT HENDERSON MEMORIAL TROPHY – 2nd XV
1973 K. Weatherhead / K. Grant
1975 J. Sainsbury
1977 J. Pearson
1979 J. Sainsbury/C. Falzon
1981 D. Robson
1983 I. MacKay/M. Pepper/R. Sisinni
1985 uncontested
1987 K. Charlier/G. Gates/G. Woodorth
1989 M. Pepper
1991 S. Skelton
1993 S. Ellis/B. Hollier
1995 T. Timoti
1997 B. Hollier
1999 M Branscombe
2001 S. Gibbs
2003 Peter Macklin
2005 T. Aberahama
2007 T. Aberahama
2009 A. Rissetto
2011 Marc Taivairanga
2013
T Parsons
KEN BLADWELL AWARD FOR BEST EFFORT
3RD XV
1995
1997
1999
2001
2003
2005
2007
2009
2011
2013
Robert Pidgeon
Steve Parker
Sosi Toa
Peter Bladwell
Barry Brown
Moko Kohunui
Ted Timoti
Jason Fulwood
Greg Benson
not contested
MERRYLANDS JUNIOR SHIELD FOR BEST EFFORT
4th XV
2001 Doug Gladden
2009 Antony Tuara
2011 uncontested
2013
uncontested
2002
2010
2012
2014
1974
1976
1978
1980
1982
1984
1986
1988
1990
1992
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
R. Sutton
M. Formosa
C. Falzon
M. Pepper/W. Walsh
C. Brown
uncontested
uncontested
M. Doyle
J. Ingram
S. Walker
B. Hollier
S. Amio
P. Hepworth
M. Bonnici
S. Mutch
J. Coote
James Macklin
A. Rissetto
J. Macklin
Sean Roche
1996
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
Steve Parker
Jason Forrest
S Mutch/K Bladwell
Peter Bladwell
Daniel Baldry
Moko Kohunui
Ken Bladwell
Lelea Ma’utofu
Peter Macklin
uncontested
Dean Gammidge
uncontested
CLUBMAN TROPHY
Following a decision of the Members at the 1979 Annual General Meeting, a Clubman of the
Year Trophy was instituted. It was to be an annual award given to the person deemed by the
members to have made the greatest contribution to the effective operation of the Club during that year.
Selection was to be by a secret ballot of the members at the end of each Rugby season by nominating on a
3-2-1 basis, the person they felt was most deserving of this award. Votes were then to be collated by a
scrutineer, appointed by the Committee, and the announcement and presentation made at the Annual
Presentation Night.
At an Extra-ordinary General meeting of the Club in early 1994, following the tragic passing of the
Secretary of the Club, Mr Maurie Whittaker. The Clubman Trophy was to be inscribed and dedicated to the
memory of Maurie Whittaker in recognition of his enormous contribution to the Merrylands Club during
his 23 year association.
Maurie Whittaker - 1949 - 1994

1968, our Foundation Year, played for the Junior Club.

1971 he played his first Senior season.

Played well over 100 games for Merrylands.

20 years as Club Secretary from 1975 to 1994.

Life Member # 2
His legacy was the chronicling of an irreplaceable archive of the Merrylands Club.
To the Memory of Maurie Whittaker
1980
1982
1984
1986
1988
1990
1992
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
Bobby Austin
R Sherwood
Kel Charlier
John Sainsbury
Maurie Whittaker
John Loveridge
Charlie Muscat
Robbie Sherwood
Trevor Boswell
Warren Davis
Steve Forrest
Rocky Lokeni
Robbie Sherwood
Robbie Sherwood
Helen Parker
Peter Macklin
Ben Davis
Sandy Madsen
Recipients of the award
1981 Mick Foley
1983 Maurie Whittaker
1985 John Sainsbury
1987 Ross Stewart
1989 Greg Cummings
1991 Marty Dent
1993 Maurie Whittaker
1995 Robbie Sherwood
1997 Trevor Boswell
1999 Mick Pepper
2001 Robbie Sherwood
2003 Doug Gladden
2005 Mark Milner
2007 Colin Newman
2009 Kelly Phillips
2011 Mark Milner
2013 Jenny Sturrock
2014 Trophy Winners
Major Playing Awards
These awards are awarded via a points system. Each week the coaches give a 3-2-1 ppoints
to the players they think played the best each week. These points are then added up to
give the following awards.
Player of the Year – Joe Ngawini
Best Forward – Luke Schofield
Best Back – Nash Steward
Memorial Awards
These awards are decided upon by the coaching staff and are named in memory of
legendary club figures.
Paul Huddlestone Memorial Coaches Award – Jose Frias
Rodney Osborne Memorial Award – Tim French
Popular Playing Awards
These awards are awarded via various points systems. The “Mark Milner” Award is decided
by totaling all “players player” votes given by players at the end of each game. The “Man
on the Hill” award is decided via points awarded by selected supporters at the end of each
game. The “Man of Steal” award is decided by points given at each training session.
Mark Milner Players Player Award – Josh Wikohika
Man on the Hill Award – Todd “the Aboriginal Party Rhino” Parsons
Man of Steel Award – Simon Porter
Club Records
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Most points in a season
308 N. Steward
Most goals in a season (place)
78 N. Steward
Most goals in a season (inc. field)
79 N. Steward
Most tries in a season
25 N. Steward
Most field goals in a season
6 C. Whalan
Most points in a match
35 T. Jones
Most tries in a match
5 R. Stewart
5 S. Bedingfield
5 A. Pita
Most goals in a match
13 D. Senuik
Highest goal aggregate
298 D. Senuik
2007
2007
2007
2007
1978
1986
1987
1990
2009
1999
200309
198908
197687
199500
One hundred points in a season
100
103
135
132
R. Henderson
C. Hughes
T. Jones
V. Mataafa
1971
1978
1983
1991
110
113
121
119
127
123
148
111
109
155
116
193
169
S. Bedingfield
S. Bedingfield
W. DeVecchis
D. Seniuk
D. Senuik
D. Senuik
D. Senuik
D. Senuik
N. Steward
N. Steward
S. Bedingfield
N. Steward
N. Steward
1992
1993
1995
1995
1997
1998
1999
2000
2003
2005
2006
2008
2013
Highest points aggregate
Highest try aggregate
Highest field goal aggregate
Two hundred points in a season
Three hundred points in a season
1219 N. Steward
166 S. Bedingfield
22 C. Whalan
211 D. Seniuk
205 N. Steward
308 N. Steward
1996
2006
2007
N.
Steward
O. Mauri
R. King
A. Pita
M .Ng
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2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
Games played
2014
AKBAR
Total
2014
13
13
ANSELL
L
0
35
AH WONG O
0
21
ASALELE,
FAAFETAI
0
1
LANGI L
14
LATE D
324
LATU K
BENSON G
BEDINGFIELD
BERGAN P
1
BIRRELL D
BLADWELL
0
LASALO
K
LASALO
P
0
Total
3
8
3
3
7
5
75
MACKLIN J
18
147
40
MACKLIN P
1
144
380
MAFI M
0
7
115
MAGELLE K
0
8
BRIGGS M
14
137
MAKA F
0
17
BROWN C
0
179
MANSOUR M
BROWN E
0
206
MCINTYRE S
0
221
BUSH T
0
39
MAUTAFU K
0
20
CHAPMAN B A
0
44
0
23
CHAPMAN B R
0
91
CAKAU B
0
8
DAVIS B
11
201
DAVIS E
0
15
MAUTAFU L
MILNER
M
MOREL
V
MOSES
J
MOSES
B
NEWMAN C
BRASCOMBE M
5
0
265
0
14
9
102
2
52
0
166
EDWARDS G
0
110
N" SMITH N
0
50
EDWARDS R
0
11
NGAWINI R
13
123
ELKINGTON S
0
25
0
47
ELDERING J
0
22
0
62
FAATOATOA S
0
8
NICHOLSON B
NG LAM
M
NICHOLSON H
0
44
FALEATA P
0
15
NICHOLAS R
1
107
28
PARKER M
17
302
FRENCH T
20
133
PARSONS L
2
65
FRIAS J
15
23
PARSONS J
0
156
FULWOOD J
5
124
19
192
FUSI T
0
4
3
83
GAMMIDGE D
0
124
FORD G
83
GAMMIDGE R
PARSONS T
PEDINI
D
PUNGUIKA W
0
9
PHILLIPS K
0
76
0
235
GOODGAME
1
17
GEMMELL K
GREIG
G
HODGSON D
0
25
PINKERTON M
11
PITA A
0
49
PIRANGI D
0
HAE E
12
20
PORTER S
11
11
HAMMOND A
14
51
RISSETTO A
22
150
HEREWINI C
0
36
0
19
HICKS B
4
84
0
96
KAUTUA R
0
69
SIKIHELE W
SMITH
M
SIKOMETI N
0
15
39
SCHOFIELD L
16
120
KAUVAI W
14
25
KEEN J
2
253
SPLIADIS B
0
13
KILMISTER S
7
21
STEWARD N
23
262
LANSI S
0
6
SCHOFIELD M
LAPA A
LASALO
I
0
6
SCIASCIA L
0
3
10
TERITO T
1
TUARA T
0
15
TIMOTI T
0
100
TUARA A
2
228
62
VAILEI C
VULIMAIBAU U
2
306
WAETFORD T
3
69
13
129
WAIOMIO F
7
WAAKA J
41
WENDT D
WIKOHIKA J
17
52
WIHONGI E
58
WILLIAM K
60
0
39
12
111
HUMPHRIES 2014
Drinker of the Year
Tim French. He went up to PJ’s more than anyone else and was always on the piss when we
weren’t playing.
Special Mentions
Parker – The angry kid put in another great effort this year, most notably at the away game
against Manly Savers. Despite being picked in the side Parker took one for the team and got blind
drunk and stayed on the sideline where he added his considerable talents to the icy atmosphere
on the sidelines.
Luke Schofield – He isn’t showy, he isn’t loud, but he is always there.
Coach Kevi – Kevi did his best on the pre-season tour to Jugiong to keep up with the lads. But
alas the Wolves coach took off too early and fell asleep at 7.30.
Lauri O’Neil – Misses James Macklin is becoming such a regular down the Cooli on a Saturday
night that even Kevi thinks she may have a problem
Gut of the Year
This is a tough one this year. As far as increase in size is concerned then it’s a toss up between
Parker and Irish. It’s hard to go passed Parker’s massive tits. Irish does pretty well hiding his girth
it but most of us can see what’s happening.
Best Supporter
Irene Ditford and Marry Ngawini - Just about every week these two lovely ladies are there
cheering the lads on and never miss a bus trip.
Special mention must go to Brian Davis, Reece Davis and Alan Davis as well as Ex Brown, Con
Brown and Tony Tuara for their incredible effort on grand final day. It probably isn’t going too far to
say the Wolves may not have won so comfortably if it wasn’t for their collective, relentless hassling
and name calling of every Clovelly player that came within ear shot, especially that pork chop #16
hooker of theirs.
Injury of the Year
Benjamin Davis and his broken arm. The big guy claims he did it trying to swinging arm someone
but rumour has it he tried to steal one of Luke Schofield’s chips and suffered the consequences.
Trainer of the Year
Tim French - When Coach Ben posted on facebook that training was cancelled due to heavy rain,
Mr French “liked” the comment.
Mystery of the Year
What really is Rey’s name and how do you spell it?
Did Blare really go on holidays for the GF or was he a little scared?
Will Richie Ngawini ever actually admit that he plays rugby?
What did that clown Clovelly #16 actually say to Levi? There is a rumour it may have been an
invite to play for a certain eastern suburbs team next year.
Quotes
“No one in my family has red hair” Matthew Briggs
“Bra, I’m the Aboriginal Rhino” Todd Parsons after scoring in the GF
“Bro, I folded him like a deck chair” Nash Steward
“Is training over yet? I’ve got a dick to pull” Tim French
“That Harry guy from Subbies is a f@#kwit. So is that Tim guy from Subbies. They’re all a pack of
f@#kwits” Jason Fulwood sounding more and more like a Merrylands president.
“Coach, I’ll be running late. I’ve got to clean my girlfriend’s house” James Macklin
“It’s 14 points to 10. You’re only just up!” Kevin Corbet at the Harden 7’s. The score was actually
24 to 10.
“Actually my name is Rey” Rey Akbhar after spending he’s first few weeks at the club being called
Ryan, Brian, Steve, Clint and Geoff by various people including Kevin, Benjamin and Nash.
“Bro that was just the piss talking!” Villi to Benjamin after Jason told Ben was Villi serious about
coaching next year.
“C@#t, the only thing you can fold is washing” Micky P to James after Nash congratulated James
on folding the Clovelly fly half
“That c@#t couldn’t catch a cold” Micky P about Ben Davis
“You’re mentally weak” Micky P to Ben Davis
“You’re a f@#king dog Davis” Micky P to Ben Davis
“S@#t dick” Micky P to Ben Davis
“S@#t tits!” Jason Fulwood to Micky P
“Sorry George Pell, but I wont get down on my knees for you” Micky P to ref after ref asked to
check his boots
“He is funny for a fat chick” Tim French about Micky P