AR2003 - GPS Rugby Club

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2003
AnnualReport
& auditedfinancial
statements
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The GPS Club existsto promoteand fosterexcellenceand enjoymentin the
"runninggame"of Rugbyfootball
And, in so doing,assr'sfthe progressof members
along the broaderpathwayof life.
ln pursuit of the mission,we will activelypromotethe followingvalues:
developingthe wholeperson,respectingindividualand group responsibilities,
upholdingthe standardsof a responsiblecommunityorganisationand catering
for the needsof playersat all levels.
GPSMissionStatement
GPS OLD BOYS RUGBYUNIONCLUB INC.ANNUALREPORT2OO3
HonourBoard
GPS Club Presidents
Sir KennethFraser
A. Falk
C. McCarthy
W. Scott
R.A.Nicol1950-57
H. Edwards
W. Boyd 1964-70
A. Flynn 1970-72
D. Lacy-Jones1973-78
W. Bligh 1979-81
R.S. Roberts1982-83
L.G.Jones 1984-86
A.R.Taylor1987-89
R.J.Thomson1990-98
P.J.McGahan
1999-2002
P.L. Reid 2003Australian
Representatives
L.S.Lewis 1931/34/36
J.B.T.Doneley1934
W . P . J .l d e 1 9 3 8
B.D.Oxlade 1938
W.J.Mclean1939/46-48
J.R. Mclean 1946
E.G. Broad 1947-49
K.C.Winning1947-48/51
A. Ware 1949
D . l . M c M i l l a1n9 5 0
P.D.Thompson1950
C . J .P r i m m e 1
r 951
G.G.Jones1952-56
G.R. Horsley1953-54
B.A.Wright1955
A.F.M.Boyd 1958
O. F. Edwards1961
P . D .P e n i n1 9 6 2
D.S.Rathie1971-72
C.M. Carberry1973-76/81
82
D.W. Hillhouse1975-76/83
G. G. Shambrook1976
D. Codey1984-86
A.G.Herbert
1987/89-93
R. Constable1993-94
D. Herbert1994-2002
B. Tune 1996-2002
M.J.Cockbain1997-2003
D. Heenan2003
Queensland
Representatives
1930-1949
J.O. East 1931/33/34
F.M.Nicholson
1931/33/35/36
L.S. Lewis 1932-37
J. Williams1932
R. Gregory1932
J.B. Doneley1932-34
L.J. East 1933
J. Callaghan1933
M . D .C u l l e n1 9 3 3
C.H. Smith1933
M . M u l l e r1 9 3 4
P.L.Dixon1934-36
W.N. Douglas1937
R . H .B e n t l y1 9 3 7
C.R. Hockings1937
W.J. lde 1938/39
G. Denman1938
W.M. Mclean 1939/46147
A. Ware 1945-47
R. Fay 1945
A.K. Winning 1945-47
l5O
J. Knk 1946-47
J. Mclean 1946-47
R. Proctor1946
E.G. Broad 1947-49
J. lrwin1947
P. Thompson1948-50
l. McMillan1949-50
1950-69
l . N i c h o1
l 950
R. Colbert1950-51
P. Robinson1950-51/55
G . G .J o n e s1 9 5 1
J. Raff 1951
G. Marles1951-52
B. Menkens1952
B.R. Mills1952-53
G.R. Horsley1952-55
R. Freudenberg
1953
J. Greene1953
B. Wright 1954-56/59-61
G. Newton1955
F. Thompson1955-56
R . M .S h a w1 9 5 6 - 5 7
K. Brasch1956-57
J. Paskins1956-57
J. R. Harris1957
R. Swann1957-58
J . G i l b e r 1t 9 5 7
A. Boyd 1958-60
B.W. Boyd 1959
D. Rylance1960
T. Carew 1960-64/66
J. Carson1961
O.Edwards1961-63/67
D.B.Clark1961-64/6669n1
P.Perrin1962
B. Egan 1962
W. Gunn 1963-64
J.A. Dalgleish1960/63/65
J. Duff1963
G. Golding1963-64
D. Latter1964-65
D. Whittle1964
D. Taylor1964
W . R e i l l y1 9 6 4
B.J.Munro1964
E.A.Kann 1966-68
L.M.Nutt 1967
A. White1969
1970-90
P. McBaron1970
L.J. Graham 1970-74
l.D.Clark 1971-73/80
D. Rathie1971-2n7
D. Withers 1971-73
M. Jack 1972-73
C.K. Smith 1972
P. Bissett1973
G. Shambrook1974-77
D. Hillhouse1975-78/83
G. Brand1975-80
J. Johanssen1975
D. Regeling1575-78
R. Hayes1977
A. Austin1981
C. Carbeny1981
M. Arnold1982
T. Coker1983-84
M. Phillips1983-85
A. Dick 1984
D. Codey1984-86
A. Herbert1986-94
D. Phillips1986-87
D . R e i d y1 9 8 7
l. Siganiyavi1989-90
1990-2003
D. Herbert1993-2003
M. Munay 1993-2000
M. Ware 1994
R. Constable1994-96
J. Reilly1994-95
B. Tune 1995-2003
C. Knapp1995-98
M. Cockbain1995-2003
M. Flanagan1996
A. Coombe1996
B. Cockbain1996-98
T. McVerry2000-3
D Heenan2000, 03
A Mathison2001-3
P WaMick 2001-2
B Wakely2002-3
M Tabrett2002-3
A Fatley 2002
T Atkinson2003
ACT Brumbies
T Atkinson2002
Women's
Queensland
W Coe 2000
500 Club Games
R.J.Thomson(723)
200 First Grade Games
D . B .C l a r k1 9 6 6
E.A. Kann 1970
l . D .C l a r k1 9 7 5
R.J.Thomson1975
R. Nerichow1977
200 Club Games
l.R. Colquhoun
D.J.Park
R. Mortimer
T. Jesser
D. Stevenson
J. Garde
L.G.Jones
R.S. Roberts
L.J.Graham
M. Arnold
K. Bolton
100 First Grade Games
T. Carew 1964
O.F. Edwards1966
J . A .D a l g l e i s 1h 9 6 7
D. Latter1969
P. McBaron1973
G. Brand1979
A. Austin1982
K. Bolton1985
D . P h i l l i p s1 9 8 9
L. Tuqiri19Bg
J. Taylor1992
M. Jensen1993
A. Herbert1994
J . R e i l l y1 9 9 6
J. Moss 2001
GPS Club Captains
J. Duff 1964
G.G.Whittle1965-66
D.B.Clark1967-69
E. Kann 1970-73
L.J. Graham 1974-75
R.J.Thomson1976
G. Shambrook1977
D. Burrows1978
R. Nerichow1979-80
B . B a r n h i l1l 9 8 1
M. Oberhardt1982
R.J.Thomson1983
M . P h i l l i p s1 9 8 4
K. Bolton1985-86
D. Phillips1987
M. Frisby1988
L. DiClemente1989
A. Herbert1990-92
G. Harris1993-94
J. Reilly1995-96
M. Murray1997-98
T Forno1999
J. Steel 2000
P. Farmer2001
A. Smith2002
J. Moss2003
2OO3OFFICEBEARERS
Patron:
Ron Park
President:
Paul Reid
HonoraryTreasurer:
RobKing-Scott
Honorary Secretary:
Chris Stewart
ManagementCommittee:President,
Treasurer,Secretary,GeraldineBarlow,Paul McGahan,
Ron Cervetto,John Peterson,KevinHoare,John Sexton,ScottLavaring,
GeneralManager:
Rod Torkington
Development Officer:
Peter Farden/ Chris Lane
club coaches:
PremierGrade:PaulGreen/ MichaelHeenan/ MarcusRilev
1st Grade:PeterGarbett/ Matt Lines
2nd Grade:PaulGarner
3'd Grade:Scott Lavaring
Coltsl: Alex Pope/ SteveCalder/ ChrisLane/ JustinBarlow
Colts ll: Ray Moore
Coltslll: Luke BardenlTerry Donovan
Club Selectors:
George Bickerstaff,Paul Green
ClubCaptain:
AlSmith
Life Members:
c.J. Kaus,R.A. Nicol,K. percy,M.R.williams,G.c. Jones,G.R. Horsrey,
l.R. Colquhoun,A. Flynn,R.J. Park,R.S. Roberts,D.J.A.Clark,R.J.
Thomson,B. Loel,N.A. Burrows,W. Bligh,G. Bickerstaff,
R. Torkington,A.
Taylor
Ground Life Members: G. walker, l.H. Fraser,R.A.Duus,D. Rylance,R.J.Thomson,A. Edwarqs,
B. Loel,A.R. Roberts,R.W. Bligh,K.G.Aaron,R. Farquhar,L.G.Jones,l.
Robertson,Dr K. Woodhead,B. Coombes,N.A. Burrows,D. O'Reilly,D.
Stevenson,B.G.S.Schooley,R.A.Anderson,P.J.Shon, R.S.Roberts,J.
M a d d e nJ, u d g eB . M .M c l o u g h l i nG
, . G .S h a m b r o o kD, . W i t h e r sD
, .J.
Boucher,G. Rylance,R.A. Bernays,Dr C.J. OsborneR. Mortimer,E.A.
Kann,D. Squires,J.B. Young,A. Carew,G. Ferguson,B. Sakzewski,O.
Maynes,LD. Clark,C. Carberry,L.J.Graham,D. Dick,M. Arnold
QRU Office Bearers:
QRU Board:R. Thomson
QRU Vice President:P. McGahan
D e l e g a t e s : WB. l i g h ,P . R e i d
QRU Judiciary:W Bligh
QRU JudicialAppealsCommittee:A R Taylor
Auditor:
J. Amos
PRESIDENT'SMESSAGE
FinancialMembers,Players,Supporters,Friends.
As ever,thereare manysoulswho contributeto the smoothworkingof a club such as ours.Sadly,the
"many"are slowlybecomingthe "few",whilethe numberof tasksgrowsand expectations
increase.
Enthusiastic
and committedcoachesand managersare harderthan everto find,whilevolunteerswilling
to devotetheirtime and energyto helpingkeepingthe club aliveare similarlyrare.We all leadbusier
and morecomplexlivesand "theclub"has to competewith the needto work longerhoursto makea
livingand take its placeamongothercompetingdemands.
Our generalmanagerRod Torkington has a lengthyand variedjob description
and our Development
OfficerGhris Lane has similadybroadexpectations
accompanying
his modeststipend.Neitherhas
"turf-laying"
on his listof duties,but that is how they spentseveraluncomplaining
days duringthe
seasonand againin the briefinterregnum
beforethe cricketseasonwhena job had to be done for the
right(Jeeps)priceand therewere insufficient
volunteersto do it. We are fortunateindeedto havesuch
men workingfor us.
In a perfectworlda JeepsGeneralManagerand Development
Officerwouldbe managingand
developingratherthan slavingin the sun to get hundredsof metresof turf laidon the main oval and it
couldbe legitimately
arguedthat this is not the best use of theirtime. But needsmustwhen the Devil
drives,and perhapswhen our playersare runningon a level,well drainedand well grassedsurfacenext
year ratherthan bakedexpansesof dust and pot holesthey'llthankthose(includingsome of thoseselfsame players,I hastento add) who got the job done when it neededto be done, ratherthan just
shruggingshouldersand puttingit off to nextyear.
My thanksalso to the GPS ManagementCommittee.Therewere no "alickadoos"
amongthem (a term
popularised
in the amateurdaysto describeblazerwearingofficialswho swannedaroundwhileplayers
weretreatedlikecattle).Thesepeoplevolunteered
to helpwith no expectation
of rewardor thanks.
Those expectationswere generallymet. That they were probablynot betterknown to the playing
fraternityis not a criticismof them but a reflectionof theirpreferencefor workingdiligentlybehindthe
scenesto get the job done whilealso havingto make a livingon the side.Nevertheless
we needto
ensurethat they are morevisiblein 2004.
At the start of the year we began a StrategicPlanningprocesswith the assistanceof a great friend of
Jeeps,Neil Hatherly.This was to map out a five year planfor the club and to reorganiseour
managementcommitteeinto a more relevantportfoliostructure.This processtook some time but the
resultswere wofih waitingfor. Portfolioresponsibilities
were allocatedas followsfor 2003,with the idea
beingthat "ministers"
wouldtake chargeof theseareasbut not be expectedto do all the work:
Treasurer (Rob King-Scott):
accounting,longtermfunding,budgets(reviewand consolidation),
expenditurereview("leaderol razor
gang")
Secretary/Admin (Chris Stewad):
Operations- conductcorrespondence,
organiseteam photos,updatehonourboard,organisetrophies,
recordproceedsof meetings- Registrar- maintaindatabase(players,sponsors,members,old boys
etc),playerstatistics,initiate& overseeplayerand memberregistrations
& fee payments,deputisefor
Secretary
Marketing/Promotion (Kevin Hoare/Paul Reid):
- develop"valueproposition"
for sponsorship/membership
drives- promotionto localand mainstream
media,promotionof functions,specialevents,sponsor& "oldboy" liaison
Communication/Admin(Paul ReicUKevinHoare):
Newsletterpreparation,
communityrelations,preparationof annualreport,promotionof merchandising,
player,old boy and refereeliaison,matchday PA, organiseballboys,meetand greet
GPS Rugby (Paul McGahan/JohnSexton/JohnPeterson):
- Recruitment,
retentionand developmentof individualcoaches,grades& coltsplayers,medical&
supportstaff- promotionof club culture& past traditions,fostermentoringprogram- develop& monitor
performance
against"runningrugby"objectives.- recruitment
and retentionof past players,motivating
themto becomeactivein club activities.
Ru gby Development (Ron Cervetto/Ryan Webster):
- developmentof the game in our catchment:Ashgrove-GPS,
AlbanyCreek-GPSand schools,including
schools/colts,
colts/seniors
transition- Coachingclinics,juniorcurtainraisersfor premiergames,"big
brother"linksbetweenpremierplayersand juniorteams
GPS OLD BOYS RUGBY UNION CLUB INC. ANNUAL REPORT 2OO3
Club Development (John Sexton/Paul McGahan/Rob King-Scott):
- Pursueobjectiveslaidout in the club strategicplan (Vision2008)notablythe sectionscovering
"Sustainable
in co-operation
with otherpoftfolioleaders
FinancialDevelopment"
& "ClubDevelopment",
Social Events/Merchandise(Geraldine Barlow/Ryan Webster):
- Developsocialprogramfor season,includingpre-seasonlaunch,jerseypresentations,
Jeeps
AnnualDinner,pre-Testdinner,
breakfasts,
Golf day, RugbyFest,any grandfinalcelebrations,
- Commissionand sell merchandise
sponsorsdays. - Operationof barlcanteen/catering.
Grounds & Property (Scott Lavaring/Chris Stewart):
- "Thegrass& anythingon it" - maintenance,
irrigation,
usage- scheduling,liaisonwith
equipment(postpads,cornerposts),matchday set up & pulldown,preparing
VDCC/Ashgrove-GPS,
&
budget.- Lighting- developmentplan,liaisonwith BCC & community,maintenance
expenditure
& cleaning)storagefacilities,
budget. Facilities- Club rooms(includingdressingshedsmaintenance
budget.
changerooms,liaisonwith VDCC & Ashgrove-GPS,
The portfolioallocationsprobablycame a littletoo late duringthe seasonto work as etfectivelyas they
should,but therewere some successesand this shouldbe perseveredwith in 2004.
Sadly,severalmembersof the currentcommitteehave served noticeof their intentionto stand aside at
the end of theircurrenttermsaftermanyyearsof service.The evercheerfuland pragmaticChris
Stewarthas servedthe juniorand seniorclubsovera numberof seasons,but we hope he will stillbe
availableto serve the occasionalbeer at the "Glue Factory".Geraldine Barlow has been my Rock of
Gibraltarthis yearand is anotherwho will stillbe "around"to help,albeitnot on the committee.Rob
King-Scott stiffenedthe sinewsand steppedin when a Treasurerwas requiredand stuck to his last
despitethe conflicting
demandson his professional
and personaltime.John Petersonwas another
who was alwayswillingto help, while Ryan Webster, who headsoff overseas,was a link man with the
players.Our other player representative,
Scott Lavaring was anotherwho was always readyto help
behindthe scenes,whetherit was drummingup supportfor functions,organisingthe collectionand
installation
of the largeumbrellasinstalledon the forecourtduringthe year,or keepingthe cold room
operating.
John Sexton joinedthe team this year and was a hardworkingand committedcontributorto the cause.
John'sgreatattributeis that he has an excessof commonsense,a rarecommodityin this age of
We had many longconversations
management-speak.
duringthe year on variousissuesand I always
valuedhis counseland commitmentto what he believedwas in the best interestof the club. Every
presidentshouldbe luckyenoughto havea John Sextonaroundto helpcut throughthe fog when the
harddecisionshaveto be made.The club is fortunatethat he has offeredhimselffor electionagainin
2004.
in his
experienceas a rugbyadministrator
SimilarlyPaul McGahancontributedhis considerable
counselto this ing6nuepresidentwhen difficultissuesarose,and I thankhim sincerelyfor it. He also is
willingto go aroundagain,as are (praisebe) Ron Cervettoand Kevin Hoare.
The clubthis year heldtwo majorfund raisingluncheons,a pre-Testfunctionwhichhad sportspoetand
authorPeterFentonas our guestspeakerand a pre-RugbyWorldCup "roast"for Dan Herbertpriorto
his departurefor France.Both raisedvaluablerevenuefor the club and wouldnot have been possible
withoutthe planningand guestrecruitment
effortsof Robin Thomson and Will Colwell,and the lunch
day contributions
of MC Anthony Herbertand auctioneerWren Bligh. As ever,Torkowas the fulcrum
for theseeventsand as everworkedtirelesslyto makethem happen.
The RugbyWorldCup providedus with an additionalopportunity
to raisefundswhen we drewthe final
in a ballotto host a big screenin the TelstraFrontRow promotion.We combinedwith ValleysDistrict
CricketClubto stagethis event,with bothclubssharingthe workload.The two clubsagreedto also
sharethe proceedsby feedingthem towardsa specialfund to upgradethe club kitchen,for reasonsthat
are explainedlater.GeraldineBarlow,Torkoand DO ChrisLaneworkedbehindthe sceneswiththe
Valleysvolunteersto makethis one which,despitethe earlyrain,provedan enjoyableshowcasefor the
Rugbyproduct.Hopefullythe successof RWC 2003 will draw moreconvertsto Rugbyin 2004 and we
will attractour shareof them.Howeverwe can'texpectthis to happenautomatically
and we will needto
work harderto makeour club morespectatorfriendly.The umbrellason the forecourtand the new
seatinghas helpedin this regardand the upgradingof the PA systemin time for Finalnightwill also
standus in goodsteadfor 2004 and beyond.
Sponsorship
KevinHoarewas instrumental
in Jeeps'retainingNundah Mitsubishi as our PrincipalSponsorin 2003,
supplementing
that with a contribution
from his own companyFastwayCouriers.I am pleasedto
announcethat Nundahand Fastwavwill be aboardaoainin 2004.thanksto Kevinand thoseJeeos
supporterswho came to the party and boughtcars from Paul Norris'sgroup duringthe course of the
year.We ask that all Jeepsmemberssupportthosewho supportyourclub.
The Gap Tavern was a key sponsoragain in 2003 under new stewardshipin Fosters'ALH. We trust the
industrychangesnow in trainwill allowthis partnership
to continue.
QueenslandRugbysponsorsBank of Queensland,XXXX,Bartercardand Triple M, were enthusiastic
supportersof grassrootsrugby as well as the glamorousend of town and we thank them for that
commitment.
Jeeps also benefitedhugelyfrom contributionsfrom Bowser & Lever, Naturform, Brisbane lce Sales,
Ashgrove Air, Divine Flowers, Ferguson Betts, Hendra Hardware, Rapid Copy, Southcorp Wines,
Stocks Appliances,UltimateBuildings, Willman Concreting Serviceand World Rugby Specialists
(KooGa).We thankthem and urgeyou to favourthem with your cuslomif you havethe opportunity.
On the Field
The seasonpromisedmuch but deliveredonlyfrustrationfor the GPS opengrades,but the colts'
performances
and developments
off the fieldgivescausefor renewedoptimism.
Jeeps started2003 with healthystocks in the tight five and at least one more halfbackthan was
consideredgood for us by the QRU. But afterstafiingthe WelsbyCup withfour straightwins, Premier
Grade'sfoftunesspiralleddownwardsas the injurytoll mountedand they finishedthe seasonwith eight
wins,eightlossesand a draw.Our PremierGradecoachPaul Green spentcountlesshoursdown at the
club each week goingthroughmatchvideos,planningtacticsfor upcominggamesand mullingover
possibleanswersto a weekly injurylist that never seemed to get shofter.But the Herculeaneffoftsof he
and fellowcoachesMick Heenanand Marcus Riley alwaysseemedto be frustratedby yet anolher
untimelyinjuryor setback.
We couldhavedone withoutthe intervention
of the QRU coachingstaffin persuadingBen Wakelyto
moveto Universityfor the Premierseasonon the basisthat his chancesof contractrenewalwouldbe
impairedby stayingat Jeeps, becausehe could not be assuredof gettinga proper run in his preferred
position.As eventstranspiredhe missedthe contractanywayand all the agonyand distraction
was
ultimatelyfor nought.We wishedBen all the bestwhen he movedand we continueto hopethat his
talentsare rewarded.
The upsideof our injurytoll was that severalplayerswho mightnot otherwisehave had the chancero
shineroseto the challengemagnificently,
whileotherswho were forcedto switchpositionsalso
surprisedboththemselvesand theircoaches.Out of adversitycomes hope.
Hopealso f rom the performance
of the GPS U19s,underColtsDirectorAlex Pope. Aftera coupleof
yearsfor the GPS Colts,Alex,Steve Calder and their many helpersarrivedon the sceneand
indifferent
put considerable
energyinto recruitingand retaininga new breedof youngGallopers.ColtsI and ll
reachedthe preliminary
finalbeforebeingeliminatedby strongerand moreexperiencedsides,but this
fine groupof youngmen wantsto finishthe job nextyear and has alreadystafieda self{inanced,offseasontrainingprogram.
Off the field,GPS signedan agreementwiththe MurrumbaRugbyClub,the Cabooltureand Redcliffe
juniorsand our AlbanyCreek-GPSaffiliateto work togetherto developrugbyin the northernregion.
The GPS-MurrumbaAlliance will be a work in progresstor 2004,but will involveJeepsplayingat least
one PremierGradematchin the allianceregionas a rugbypromotion.
AlbanyCreek-GPScouldfield200 playersin2Q04,whileour junioraffiliateAshgrove-GPSremainsa
livingtestamentto the fecundityof rugbylovingcouplesin the northweslern
suburbs.
Sadly we farewelledone of our favouritesons, Daniel Herbert, who has playedat Ashgrovesince age
seven.We'realso sad to lose Matt Cockbain who, like Daniel,will ply his tradeoverseasin 2QQ4.
We congratulate
Daniel Heenanon makinghis Wallabydebutin 2003,and our otherstate
representativesBen Tune, Tom McVerry, Tim Atkinson, Ben Wakely, Michael Tabrett and Anthony
Mathison.Geoff lngram was deservedlycalledintothe Queensland22 tor the matchagainstSamoa
but didn'tget to run on. Two of our colts,Martin Perkins and Pat O'Connor were selectedin the
QueenslandUnder19 side and are also destinedfor greaterthings.Donovan Slade, Ross Larsson,
Peter Mclntosh and Shane Arnold playedfor QueenslandA. Paul Biddulph was againa memberof
the Australiandeaf rugbysquad.
Thanks in abundanceto our coachesand managers.Peter Garbett and Matt Lines had a harsh
introduction
to the thanklessrealitiesand frustrations
of coachingthe 1st gradeteam,when the top level
injurytoll flowedthroughto them. Paul Garner was anotherto be thrustintothe fray as 2ndGradecoach
when work commitments
took Al Smith interstate.He took on the challenge,overcamethe setbacks
and worked hard to help his playersimprovea{!fl!v their rugby.Scotty Lavaring and rony
Mahoneyhelpedout the club by bringingtheir2002
Premiershrp
winning4"' gradeup a divisionto ptay
in 3'ograde.The goingwas tougheruut iney remaineddeterminedto enjoythemselves.
In Colts,Justin Barlow was a valued specialistfonvardscoach for Colts I and
will team with Chris
Lane to take greaterresponsibility
for ColtsI in 2004,underthe guidinghandsof Alex and Steve.
Ray Moore is a true Jeeps Rugbyman; he loveshis rugbyand lovesimpafting
his knowledgeand
enthusnsmto new generations
of players.He workedwonoerswith colts ll to mouldthem as a team
whilealso functioning.as
pan of a broadersquadwith Coltsl. The resultwas that bothteams
progressedto the finals and will do even betternext year.
Luke Bardentook responsibility
for Coltslll who unfortunately
were requiredto play in a separate
divisionto the otherUnder.l9s. This led to a measureof dislo-cation
f rom the restof the club but Luke
and Terry Donovan worked hard to overcomethat and to make the team feel part
of the wider club.
our club selectorGeorge Bickerstaffagainamazedwith his abilityto quickly
learnthe namesano
playingstrengthsof everynew recruitto the gradesand the teams
couldnot havefunctionedwithoutthe
tirelesseffortsof team managersSimon Mairmino, Tim Conroy, ciarram
Rylance,FreJDixon, Tony
Mahoney,Tim Fergus-on,AtSmith (untilthe inconsiderate
ougilruf and movedinterstate),
Daniet
Tasker and John Strofield.
And so, to 2004.
After being activelyinvolvedwith Jeeps teams as a selectorand as a
coach for the past six years - his
secondlengthyspellat the club - PaulGreenhas told us he'd likea breakfrom
the demandsof premier
Rugbynextyear.I wouldliketo personallythankhim for his effortsanO
act<nowtedge
the painstaking
effort he put into the role of Head Coach,despitethe frustrationshe had
to contendwith. The coach,slot
ls not an easy one. lt's my hopethat aftera breakhe can be persuaded
to applyhis immensetatentand
experlenceto some other role withinthe club. While we can't affordto burn people
out, we can't afford
to losetalenteither.
ThanHullywe are foftunatethat Mick Heenanhas agreedto assumethe
roleof GpS HeadCoach,after
manyyears'preparation
for the responsibility
that this positionentails.Yourcommitteeis confidentthat
he will provea successfuland popularappointmentwiin tne players.we
are equallytor.tunate
inat
MarcusRileywill be thereas assistant.Theseappointments'mark
a generational
changein the
c-oachingstaff and are a tributeto the talent identificationand coachiig
developmentet"tortsot paul
Green,SteveMeehanand othercoachingand administration
peopleriitnintne ctub.
Club Development
As I havementionedJeepsthis year signeda partnership
agreementwith clubsin the fast growrng
Murrumbaregion,a hugeareawhichstretchesfrom the pin6 niver across
to Redcliffe,northto the
SunshineCoastand northwestto Kilcoy.Underthe agreement,Jeepswill link
with threeclubs- senror
and junior- in the Cabooltureand Redcliffeshires,and our own Albany
Creek-GpSaffiliateto form the
GPS-Murrumba
Alliance.
Talentedplayersfrom the area who might otherwisedrift away from the game
will be able to stay within
the allianceby havingthe opportunity
to try out withJeepsat bremiei Rugbylevelwhilethe newerctubs
are-stillgrowing.The clubswillalso worktogetherto advancerugbyin th6
region,but will retaintheir
individualidentitiesand administration.
we willcontinueto competejust as keenlyon the fieldwhen our teams
meet,but we want everyonein
the regionto adoptand suppofiJeepsas theirpremierRugbyclubA key factorin hatchingthis plan was the rapidgroMh of AlbanyCreek-GpS,
whichwas formedas a
Jeepsinitiativein only 1996.butwhichhas grown.rapidly
in recentyearsunderthecapablestewardship
of SteveTaylor.The Brumbieswant to developplayersioseniorlevel
and we're keento encouragethat.
It'sa fast growingarea with a youngpopulationand we're keento have
our brandon it.
The GPS-Murrumba
Allianceis all aboutsecuringthe longterm survivalof Jeeps Rugby.
Clubsin the
allianceregion- whichincludesour own associaiedAshg*rove-GpS
- willfieldover rlodo
rrnioi" n"*t
season,makingus by far the largestrugbynurseryin Briibane.
Rugby'splannersare mullingover all sortsof ideasfor a nationalclub
competition.
what they decideis
out of our control.But what we can do is demonstrate
that we havea planro grow strongerand oecome
morecompetitiveso that our futureclaimscan'tbe ignored.
Therewere a numberof p_hysical
improvements
aroundthe club complexthis year but moreare
needed'Throughthe intelligent
use of sponsorshipdollarsfrom Bartercardand contributions
from fellow
tenantsAshgrove-GPS
and valleysDistrictcricketclub we were ableto rmproveaccessto the
comDrex
by layingdown a tarmac entrywayto clean up the dusty and unsightlydrive.Also thanks to Bartercard
and Ashgrove-GPS,a large area of No 1 oval that had been strippedbare by heavy wintertrafficwas
top dressedand retudedand the entire field laser-levelledto improvedrainage.
One of the unforeseenconsequences
juniorsin the main
of the co-locationof the Ashgrove-GPS
clubhousewas the resultingincreasedfocuson NumberOne oval.The seatingis there,the canteenis
there,so most of the games are playedthere.This made the oval renovationsvital and merelyphase
one of what shouldbe an ongoingprogramof rejuvenation
and maintenance.
We thank Ashgrove-GPSPresidentSteve Burtonfor his activesupportof such projectsand his
willingness
to be a partnerin furtherimprovementof the complexwe all share.Shareduse of the
canteencontinuesto throw up operationaldifficulties
problemsin dividingthe
and book-keeping
proceedsbut we will persistin workingour way throughthem.
Valleysobtainedgrantfundingto increasethe capacityof powersupplyto the fields,whichwas a
necessaryprerequisite
to upgradingall the fieldlighting.The floodlighting
in generalis in urgentneed of
an upgrade:lux levelsare well shortof what is requiredfor playingnightgamesand barelyadequatefor
training;the equipmentis old and expensiveto repairand the totalcoverageis inadequatefor the huge
numbersof juniorsthat use the complexthesedays.Grantsfor improvements
are beingsoughtbut this
can be a lotteryand majorprojectsare not fullygrantfunded,requiringa dollar{or-dollar
contribution
from the recipients.
I havealreadymentionedthe upgradedPA systemand the improvedclubforecourt,but more needsto
be done to make the club exteriormore attractiveand spectator-friendly.
We christened"TheGlue Factory''during2003:a new promotionalnamefor the traditionalgathering
placefor formerJeepsplayerson the cricketnetsside of the field.PaulGreendeservescreditfor
suggestingthe namefor a place"whereall Old Gallopersend up". In season2004we hopeto leverage
on this ideawith new promotionsand also explorethe possibilityof creatinga slightlymoreformal
"GallopersClub",providinglow levelRugbyhospitality
opportunities
for smallbusinesseswho'veyet to
graduateto the Ballymoreexperience.
One very promisingopportunity
for futurerevenueis via an upgradeof the clubhousekitchento
commercialstandard,whichwouldpermitthe facilityto be usedby professional
functioncaterers.We
are reguladytold by thosein the tradethat such an improvementwouldmorethan pay its way as there
is a shodageof properfacilitiesthat can be hiredout to catererswithoutsufficientspaceof theirown.
A padnershipin an off-site,licensedgamingoutletwouldalso be a handyrevenueearnerif such a
partnership
couldbe organisedin the rightlocation.Our new alliancepartnersin Murrumbahave been
very successfulin developingthe CabooltureSponsClub,which has giventhem the expertise,capital
backingand enthusiasmto exploreothersuitableopportunities.
This is a possibility
that warrantsfurther
discussion,particularly
whereAlbanyCreek-GPSis concerned.
Vale Ron Park
Sadly,2003 saw the passingof our belovedpatron,Ron Park,at the age of 92. Ron devotedmorethan
half of his life to the club after movingto Brisbanefrom Sydneyafter the SecondWorld War. Ron was a
Club Selectorf rom 1955-1960and againf rom 1965-1970,and was the HonoraryRegistrarf rom 19671974 and againin 1992
Ron was a Life Memberof GPS and of the QRU, and had been a unanimousnominationas GPS Club
Patroneveryyear since 1987.He will be missed.
Gonclusion
It's sometimesa clich6to end reportssuch as theseby thankingyour long-suffering
wife for tolerating
your neglectof domesticdutieswhen club duty called,but in my case I am fortunateto be blessedwith
one who is as enthusiastic
aboutthe club as I am and who in recentyearswas much more actively
involvedthan | - to the extentthat a numberof playersthoughtmy namewas "Pat Reid"(usually
pronouncedwith a nofihernEnglishaccent).
Her involvement
continuedthis year - as de facto registrar,onioncutter,face painterand sundryother
unsungtasks- and I am deeplygratefulfor it.
Fellowmembers,whilethe futureof Brisbaneclub rugbygenerallyis undersomethingof a cloud,I
believewe are as well placedas most to surviveand prosperand I encourageyou to do what you can to
contributeyour ideas,energy,expertise,time and supportto the Gallopers'causein 2004and beyond.
PaulReid
GPS President
Farewell Dan Herbert
This yearthe club farewelledDan Herbert,who decidedto headoff to
playclub rugbyin France.lt's worthnotingsome of his achievements
wearingthe greenand blue:
Ashgrove-GPS
Juniorsfrom Under7s
GPS top try scorer1991(Coltsl)
Played61 A Gradegamesfor GPS 1992-2003
(59 between 92 and 97, 1 in 2000, 1 in 2003)
A GradePremiership1996
Thanksfor the memoriesDaniel,and all the best.
TEAMREPORTS
PremierGrade2003
Round 1 GPS 18 Souths 17
Jeepsgot off to the startthey wantedfor 2003 with an "ugly 18-17victoryover the Magpiesin round
one of the WelsbyCup competition.
The Galloperswere behindfor mostof the matchdespitegenerallyhavingthe best of the territory,but
managedto snatchthe resultin the dyingminutesof the game when DonovanSladecrossednextto the
posts after latchingon to a pass that reboundedoff anotherJeeps player.The Gallopershad been
hammeringthe Southslinewithoutsuccessfor 10 minutes,twicebeingheld up overthe line,but
eventuallythe impressiveSouthsdefencepartedfar enoughallowSladeto dart throughand celebrate
his returnfrom a spellin rugbyleague.ShaneArnoldconvertedthe try to give Jeepsa one pointleada
minutefrom fulltime,afterSouthshad scoredthreetriesto two and at one stagehad led 17-6.
Southshad turnedfor halftime12-6in frontaftera try to formerJeepswingerWasi Batibasagaand an
intercepttry to centre EddieAila, who'd latchedon to a floatedpass from Jeeps' debutantcentre
AnthonyFenton-wells.
Jeeps'pointscamefrom two earlypenaltiesto shane Arnold.
Jeepsstuckto theirlast despitegoinganothertry behindearlyin the secondhalf,and werefina|y
rewardedwhenfullbackSam Thiescrossedfor a five pointerto bringthem back intostrikingdistance.
The graftingwork by the forwardsfinallypaid dividendswhen Sladecrossedfor the game breaker.
CoachingDirectorPaul Green concededJeeps had "won ugly" but was happyto tak-ethe result.
Jeepswelcomedback No 8 Luke Donaldaftera year off with a knee injuryand halfbackAnthony"Jaco"
Jacobfrom a coupleof yearsoverseas.SouthAfricanFenton-Wells
had a strongdebutgame in the
midfielddespitehis misfortuneand SimonBrabinsteppedup for his PremierRugbydebutin the front
row.SeamusGay was subbedon for Geoff Ingramlate in the secondhalfto make his PremierRugby
debutaftergraduatingfrom Coltsthis season.
Round 2 Brothers 24 GPS 31
JeepsallowedBrothersa headstartof 15 pointsbut came home with a wet sail to win 31-24,five tries
to two in theirWelsbyCup matchat CrosbyPark.
With a backlinereshuffleforcedby the withdrawaldue to representative
selectionof "Queensland
A"
flyhalfShaneArnold,lastweek'sfullbackSam Thiesslippedintojersey10 and Adam Warwickcame
intothe side at fullback,withJohn Moss movingfrom wing to halfbackwhen AnthonyJacobwithdrew
injured.The effectof the changesshowedin the first halfwiththe backlinefailingto clickand Brothers
capitalised
on the confusionto run in two tries.The Jeepscausewas not helpedby Thiesbeingyellow
cardedfor stompingat the backof a ruck.
Howeverthe Jeepsforwardsslowlytook controland a seriesof determinedpick-and-drive
charges
resultedin hookerBen Stewartbullockingover underthe posts.DonovanSladebeatthe goalkeeper
with his conversionattemptbut it failedto riseabovehead height.He was on coursesoon afterwnen
prop Ryan McDonaldsnappedup a deflectionin a Jeepsattackand crashedover underthe poststo
bringthe scorebackto 18-12at halftime.
Brothersaddedanotherpenaltygoalto extendtheirlead but Jeepspickedup the pace in the second
halfand Sladebeganmakinginroadswith his dartingdeterminedrunsfrom outsidecentre.He was
GPS OLD BOYS RUGBY UNION CLUB tNC. ANNUAL REPORT 2OO3
rewardedfor his enterprisewhen a quicklineoutfoundJeepswith spaceout wide and an insideball
from Warwickgave Slade a clear run to the line. He convertedhis own try to bring the Gallopersto
withinthreepoints.
The Galloperstook the lead soon after when Thies scored after some slick passingby forwardsBen
Stewartand SimonBrabinin the backline.The try was convertedby Sladeto make it 26-21,but
Brothersinchedcloserwhen they took a penaltykick in the Jeeps' 22 ratherthan go for the try.
The matchwas sealedfor Jeepswhen,with the forwardshammeringthe line,Mossswitchedthe point
of attackto find an unmarkedBoogersloomingout wide,to postthe finalscoreof 31-24.
Round 3 GPS 22 Easts 13
It was far from pretty,and a frustratingexperiencefor playersand spectatorsalike, but Jeeps muscled
theirway to a sometimesill-tempered
22-13win over Eastsin theirWelsbyCup encounterat Ashgrove.
Jeeps scoredthree tries to one, but had two othersdisallowedbecauselhe refereewas not in oosition
to rulewith any confidencethat the ball had beenfairlygrounded.Bothsidesalso had playerssinbinnedfor infringements
at the breakdownin a penaltyblightedmatch,increasingthe frustrationlevels.
Jeepsalso lostcentreDonovanSladeto the bin for two head-hightackles,but couldhave been
consideredfortunatenot to have had him red cardedfor the first high shot, which put Eastsfullback,
goal-kickerand attackingspark Ben Spearrittout of the match.
Jeepspostedthe firstpointsinsidetwo minuteswhen try scoringmachineJoel Boogerscrossedin the
corner,but Easts struck back soon after with a try to Curlis Franks,which Spearrittconvefiedto give the
Tigersa 7-5 lead.A lengthyspateof penaltiesagainstthe Gallopersgave Eastsa mountainof ball and
Spearrittpenaltiestook them to'13-5beforethe Tigerssuddenlylostfavourwiththe refereeand suffered
a spate of penaltiesthe other way.
That was the end of Easts scoringas Slade pottedone penaltyto peg them back and then tries to Geoff
Ingram(convertedby Slade)and Luke Donald(convertedby BradJarrowhileSladewas in the bin) put
the resultin the Gallopers'keeping.
The Jeepsfomrardsdominatedtheiropposingeightbut solidmidfielddefenceby the Eastsbackskept
them in the game and keptJeeps'centresSladeand AnthonyFenton-Wells
undercontrol.One monster
tackleby JuniorPelesasaon Sladehad the crowdwincing,but Sladebouncedback up seemingly
unaffected.
Round 4 GPS 22Gold Coast 10
Jeepscelebrated"McVerryDay"by winningall four gradesand all threecoltsin theirfirstcleansweep
for some time.
"McVerryDay" was declaredin honourof Tom McVerryrackingup 50 PremierGrade games with the
club,and his fellowA graderscelebratedin styleby scoringthreetriesto one in a 22-10victoryover
undefeatedrivalthe Gold Coast.
ChrisWright markedhis returnfrom injuryto PremierGradewith two tries,scoredthroughhis
determinedrunningand backingup. Sam Thiesscoredthe otherfive pointeraftera cleverswitchof
attack left the Breakerswithoutenoughdefenders,howeverJeeps bombedat leasttwo and possible
four moretrieswhen theirhandlinglet them down.DonovanSlademade up the extraswith two
conversionsand a penalty.
DanielHeenan,backfrom dutieswith the Reds,proveda handfulfor the Coast,who invariablyhad to
throw in threedefendersto bringhim down.Jeepsalso welcomedthe returnof damagingflanker
McVerry,who led the team on aheadof skipperTim Heenan,to the delightof the Tom McVerry
Appreciation
Societyrecliningnearthe try lineon theirblow up lounge.
Round 5 Norths-QUT 24 GPS 22
Jeepsscoredfour triesto threebut relinquished
theirunbeatenstatusin succumbing24-22on the bell
to an enthusiasticand resurgentNorths-QUTat ShawSportz.
Jeepshad a dominantscrumand enoughball and territoryto win the match,and shouldhavedone so
easily,but turnedover possessionat crucialtimes underpressurefrom a Northsside that nevergave an
inch in defence.
Jeepswere behind5-7 at halftimeafteran unconvertedSam Thiestry was theironly rewardfor 40
minutesof endeavour,but two intercepttries in two minutesby PeterLoliquicklytook Northsout to a
21-5 lead and thingswere lookingdistinctlyuncomfortable
for the competitionleaders.
Jeeps,who had beenclearlysuperiorup front,decidedto playto theirstrengthsand postedtriesto No 8
Luke Donaldand prop Ryan McDonaldas they clawedtheirway backto 21-17,a switchof kickersfrom
DonovanSladeto returningRedshalfbackBen Wakeleyresultingin the thirdtry beingconverted.
With lessthanfive minutesto fulltimesome smartbacklinework by AnthonyFenton-Wells
and Sladeled
to replacement
wingerByronViviangettingthe ballfive metresout and breakingthroughfor what could
havebeen the match-winning
try in the corner,eventhoughWakelymissedthe conversion.
But Northswere not done yet, and from the kickoffthey regainedpossessionto driveplayto the Jeeps'
22, wherethe Gallopersconcededa penaltyand the match.
Despitethe lossJeepsremainedon top of the competitiontableaftertakingtwo bonuspointsfrom the
match.
For Jeeps,DanielDe Wet made his PremierGradedebutand SeamusGav made his run-ondebutin
PremierGrade.
Round 6 University23 GPS 23
Jeepsscoredthreetriesto two but allowedUniversityoff the hook with a 23-23draw in theirtop of the
tableWelsbyCup matchat St Lucia,allowingthe studentsto remainthe competitionfront runnersand
the Gold Coastto join them at the top of the table.
The Jeepsfontrardsshowedtheirdominanceearlyon and keptthe Galloperscampedin the University
halffor the first 10 minutesof the match,but everythrustwas repelledby a solidUni defencethat wore
down the Jeeps attackersand left them scoreless.To rub salt in, the studentsscored a try as soon as
they'dfoughtback intoJeepsterritory,when theirpacy backrowexploiteda midfielddefensive
weakness.The try under the posts was convertedto put the students7-0 ahead.
Therewas worseto come for the Galloperswhen a fumbleon theirtrylinegiftedUni anotherseven
pointerto stretchthe leadto 14-0.ShaneArnoldmarkedhis returnfrom injurywith a strongand
intelligentkickinggame that keptthe ball in frontof the Gallopersforwardsand carvedoff valuabre
metres.His kickingbootalso contributedsix pointsfrom two penaltiesthat enabledthe Gallopersto go
to halftime trailingby just 14-6.
A penaltyto Universityearlyin the secondhalfextendedtheirleadbut the Gallopersforwardswere
givingthe studentsall sortsof problemsin the scrum,and the pressurepaidoff with a penaltytry
awardedto Jeepsfrom a scruminfringement
by Uni as the Jeepseightwere drivingfor the line.Arnold
convertedand the Galloperswere backwithinstrikingdistanceat 17-13.
A John Mosstry in the corneraftera cleverchip kick put Jeepsintothe leadby a point,but the
conversionfailedand Uni struckbackwith a penaltyto lead20-18.
The Gallopersshouldhavetakencommandwhen some smafi work by halfbackBen Wakelydelivered
the ballto Mosson the blindwhen the Uni defencewas floodingthe open side,but againthe conversion
attemptwas wide and the doorwas leftopenfor Uni to drawthe matchwith a penaltyin the dying
minutesof the game.
R o u n d 7 S u n n y b a n k2 0 G P S 1 7
A try on the bellto SunnybankleftJeepswinlessfor the thirdsuccessivegame as the Gallopers
succumbed2Q-17in an error-ridden
matchat the Bank,dominatedby the referee'syellowcard.
The Jeepsscrumwas generallystrongerthroughout,but some erraticlineoutball,some casualJeeps
defenceclose to the rucks,waywardpassingin the backs,and a processionof four playersto the bin
allowedSunnybankto stay in the game and eventuallysnatcha win.
Somesharpwork by DonovanSladeto get outsidehis man led to Jeeps'firsttry afternine minures,
afterSladehad driventhroughfour defenderson the lineto seal the try. The Gallopershad a numberof
otherchancesduringthe firsthalfbut mistakeslet them down.Sunnybankare mastersat counterpunchingfrom an oppositionerror,but good scramblingdefencekeptthem scorelessat halftime,
despiteJeeps losingSladeto the sinbinfor a speartackle.
The sheerpace of Sladeopenedup the defenceagainfour minutesintothe secondhalfand Chris
Wrightwas on handto take a well timedand deliveredinsidepassto mark his 50th premiergrade
apearancewith a try. Glen Kuhn kickedthe extrasand Jeepswas out to 12-0.
The Bankstruckbackwith a try five minuteslateraftera seriesof penaltiesagainstthe Gallopers,and
with Jeeps'AnthonyFenton-Wells
sinbinnedfor handlingon the groundthey scoreda secondtry to
come withintwo points.JeepsNo 8 Luke Donaldwas binnedfor cominginto a ruckfrom the side and
the Galloperslookedto be up againstit with 13 men against15. Howeverthey ralliedbehindskipper
Tim Heenanand took the game up to the Bank,with the pressureresultingin a spiltpassthat was
snappedup by hooker Ben Stewart,who showed exceptionalpace to race 30m to the line, before
offloadingto a trailingBen Sextonwho scored the five pointer.
But no soonerhad Fenton-Wells
and Donaldreturnedfrom the bin than Sextonwas in it for a
misdemeanour
at the ruck - makinga totalof four Jeepsplayersand two Sunnybankplayersyellow
cardedduringthe game - and the tiringJeeps'defencewas unableto containthe determinedand
speedySunnybankback row and outsidebacks,who manufactured
two more unconverted
triesin the
last 10 minutesto snatchthe game.
LockSean Hainesmade his premiergradedebutin the match,but was forcedto the bloodbin and then
to retirein the second half with a cut under the eye. A shortageof locks due to injuryand representative
dutiesmeantprop Ben WilkesreplacedHainesfor the majorityof the match,reducinglineoutoptions.
The Jeeps team was:
1. Ryan McDonald
2. Ben Stewart
3. SimonBrabin
4. Tim Heenan
5. Sean Haines(Premierdebut)- injured30 min - sub LukeWilkes
6. SeamusGay
7. BrendanSexton
8. Luke Donald
9. John Moss
10. Sam Thies
11. ChrisWright(50thPremierGradeappearance)
12. AnthonyFenton-Wells
13. DonovanSlade
14. BradJarro
1 5 .G l e nK u h n
Round 8 GPS 29 Wests 30
A "winger'stry" by dashinghookerBen Stewartwas one of five sparklingensembletriesscoredby the
Gallopersin theirlast minute30-29lossto Wests in the annualHammond-Taylor
trophycontestat
Ashgrove.
players,Jeepscouldhave been expectedto
Takingthe fieldminusa host of injuredand representative
put up no morethan token resistanceagainsta Bulldogsside that - on paperat least- was far superior.
Howeverno-onetold the playersthat,and they flungthemselvesintothe fray and took the game to
Wests rightfrom the kickoff,matchingthe Bulldogsup frontand generallybeingconsideredunluckyto
lose the game at the death (yet again!)by concedinga needlesspenaltyin front of the posts when they
were leading29-27.
What lookedto be the match-winning
try startedwhen Joel Boogersf ieldeda kick in the Jeeps'22, beat
a coupleof defendersand passedto DonovanSlade,who made it to the halfwaybeforebeingcollared
by the Westsfullback.But gallopingup in supporlwas Ben Stewart(left),who outpacedthe defenceto
scoreunderthe posts."No-onegot anywherenear him,"said JeepscoachPaulGreen."lt was one of
the best hooker'stries I've ever seen a Jeeps playerscore."
Otherfive pointersfor Jeepswere scoredby wingerBen Silec,makinghis premiergradedebut,John
Moss,ChrisWrightand Glen Kuhn.HoweverKuhnonly managedto converttwo of the five tries.
Round 9 Souths 31 GPS 22
An injuryplaguedJeepsgot off to a bad startin the new PremierRugbycompetitionwhen they lostto
Souths31-22at ChipsyWood in theirSaturdaynightgame.
Despitefieldinga patchworkside with playersin new positionsand othersonlyjust returningfrom injury,
JeepsstunnedSouthswith a try in the firstcoupleof minuteswhen stand-inhookerSimonBrabinforced
his way over in the corneraftera lineoutwin. ShaneArnoldpluggedthe conversionto give the
Gallopersan early7-0 lead.Southsstruckbackwith a penalty,but Jeepswentfurtheraheadwhen Tom
McVerry,playingat No 8, finishedoff a forwarddrive to make the score 12-3.
Despitehavinga playerin the sinbinfor a professional
foul, Southsslowlypeggedbackthe Jeepslead
with two penaltygoals, until a loose pass led to a Souths interceptand convertedtry to give the Magpies
a 1 6 - 1 2l e a d .
Tom McVerrypoweredover for anotherfive pointerto snatch back the lead, and then Luke Donald
finishedoff the try of the game aftersome fingertip passingalongthe leftwing to take the Gallopersout
to 22-16at half time.
for the Gallopersthat'swheretheirscoringfinished,as Southstightenedtheirmidfield
Unfortunately
defenceto repelthe Jeepsraidsand then turnedthem aroundwithjudiciouskicking.By then Jeepshad
lost Brabin(replacedby a stillrustyCameronAdamson the way backfrom injury),wingerJohn Moss
(hamstring)
and halfbackTim Atkinson(easinghis way back in from a lengthyankleinjury).
Southsproceededto put on threeunansweredtries,withthe matchclinchera try from a quickSouths
throwin to a lineoutthat appearedto havecome from a Southskick intotouch.Jeepspassedup a
numberof attemptsat goal to lay siegeto the Southsline,but theirdefenceheld solidand in the end
Jeepswere obligedto take a kickfor goalto try to securea secondbonuspointfor finishingwithin
blewfulltime.
sevenpoints.But that kick missedand the refereeimmediately
The Jeepsteam was:
1. Ryan McDonald
2. SimonBrabin
3. AnthonyMathison
4. Tim Heenan
5. Geoff Ingram
6. Luke Donald
7. BrendanSexton
8. Tom McVerry
9. Tim Atkinson
10. ShaneArnold
1 1 .C h r i sW r i g h t
1 2 .G l e nK u h n
13. DonovanSlade
14.John Moss
15. BradJarro
Round 10 GPS 18 Brothers 21
Jeepsblackcat run continuedwith a 21-18lossto Brothersat home in the firstSundayPremierRugby
game of the year,despitescoringthreetriesto two.
run with injuriesalso continued,losingfullbackBradJarroin pre-matchtraining
The Gallopers'shocking
with a hamstringand staterep MichaelTabrettduringthe matchwith a badlybrokennose.
Jeepsgot off to a slowstart,postingonly a lonepenaltygoal by ShaneArnoldto Brothers'two penalties
and a try in the firsthalf, to lead 11-3.The Jeeps'momenlumwas also stalledby the sin-binningof
foul and AustralianUnder21 hookerNickChurvenfor an
flankerBrendanSextonfor a professional
allegedshouldercharge,whichwas at worstborderline.
Thingsbeganto clickfor Jeepsin the secondhalf,but Brothersalwaysseemedto be ableto keeptheir
noses in front and disruptthe Jeeps rhythm.With a convertedtry early in the second half Brothershad
extendedtheirleadto 18-3,and it lookedas thoughJeeps'causemightbe lost.Howevera mini rally
off the benchand a lengthof the
with unconverted
triesto CameronAdams,in a cameoperformance
fieldeffortby ChrisWrightaftera Brotherskick landedin his arms nearhis goal-line,raisedprospects
for a comebackuntila thirdBrotherspenaltygoalextendedthe leadto 21-13.
But Jeepsweren'tfinishedyet, and in a gutsydisplaythe Gallopersscoreda thirdtry throughLuke
Jacobto againcome withinstrikingdistanceat 18-21. But the conversionmissedand the team passed
to tie the game when a late penaltywas rejectedin favourof an attackinglineoutthat
up an opportunity
failedto convedoressureto points.
R o u n d 1 1 E a s t s1 7 G P S 2 4
Jeepsmadea welcomereturnto the winnerscirclewith a24-17 Round3 PremierRugbyvictoryover
Easts at Bottomley,but gave their coachingstaff and supportersa few nervousmomentsbefore
clinchingit.
The Gallopershad led Easts24-7 midwaythroughthe secondhalf and lookedto havethe game in their
keepingand bonuspointson theirminds.But the Tigershad otherideasand kept up the pressureon
Jeepsto gainthe momentumin the run home,only beingheldout by tenaciousJeepsdefence.
The match had openedat a crackingpace with the Galloperscomposinga try in the first 75 seconds,
when Sam Thiesand ChrisWrightmadegood grounddownthe leftwing beforean insldepassfound
No 8 Luke Donald,who scoredin the corner.
Fly half Shane Arnold was astraywith that conversion,but otherwisekickedimpeccablyall night,slotting
four penaltiesand a conversionof replacementCameronAdams' second half try that lookedto have
sealedvictoryfor the Gallopers.
But with refereeRod Brockettbecomingmore testy with the playersas the night wore on, Arnold was
yellowcarded for backchatand Eastsspiritswere liftedby a DarrenGaffneytry, when he leapt over a
ruckgrid-ironstyleto scorewhen everyothermeansof crossingthe line had failed.
Fuftherchallengeswere also repulsed,and with only minutesremainingthe Tigersfinallyelectedto take
an easy penaltyshot to get them withinsevenfor a bonuspointratherthan continueto pressfor the try.
New WallabyDanielHeenanmadea welcomereturnto the injury-hitside and proveda handfulfor
Eastswith his rhinochargesand punishingdefence.SteveMilleralso madea comebackfrom injurywith
an encouraging
secondhalfoff the bench,whileTim Heenanwas againMr Reliablein lineoutsand the
hardgraftin tight.JeepslostyoungwingerBen Silecearlyin the matchwith possibleknee ligament
oamage
Round 12 Gold Coast 19 GPS 22
Jeepssurvived80 minutesof trenchwarfareto beatthe Gold Coast22-19in theirmust-winPremier
Rugbyclashon the Coast.
WithJeepsagainhavingto patchtogethera side becauseof injuries,the Gold Coastdecidedto take on
the Gallopersthroughthe foruardswith a grindingpick and drivegame that won territorya few
centimetres
at a time and triedto wear downthe smallerJeepspack.
But the Gallopers,againled from the frontby courageousskipperTim Heenanin a man of the match
performance,
generallyrepelledthe Breakersattack- notablywhen it countedlate in the game when
they were hammeringthe Jeepsline in searchof a lastgasp win.
DanielHerbertmade a welcomereturnfrom injuryto put in a solid60 minutesbeforecallingit a day
when he riskedcatchingcold waitingout in the backsfor the ballto leavethe forwards.
Fortunewas withthe Gallopersfor a change,with all threeof theirtriescomingfrom Gold Coast
mistakes.The firstcame when No 8 LukeDonaldsnaffleda midfieldinterceptand set off for the line,
only to be run down insidethe 22. BrendanSextonsecuredthe vital ruckball and skipperTim Heenan
backedup to take the passand gallopover underthe posts.ShaneArnoldconvertedto give the
Gallopersa 7-0 leadagainstthe run of play.
Jeeps'secondtry came from a combinationof an astutecross-fieldkickby Arnoldfoundan alertChris
Wright chargingdown the left wing. The Breakers'defenceseemed to have it coveredbut the ball
bouncedcruellyfor them and Wrightsnaffledthe possessionto score.Arnoldconvertedagainto make it
14-0.
Afterpassingup a numberof opportunities
at penaltygoalsin favourof continuingto hammerthe Jeeps
line with fonruardraids,the Coast'spersistencewas finally rewardedwhen a cross kick found an
unmarkedNathanWilliams,who scoredunderthe poststo allowthe Breakersto closethe gap to 14-7
at halftime.
The coastmaintainedthe grindin the secondhalfand drew one try closerwhen one of their
replacement
fonvardscrashedover midwaythroughthe secondhalf.Howeverthe conversionwas wide
and Jeepsscoredwhat turnedout to be the matchwinningpointswhen Arnoldslotteda penaltyfrom in
f ront.
Jeeps'lookedto haveput the matchbeyonddoubtwith theirthirdtry, scoredwhen Arnoldcharged
down a kickand was able to dot downthe looseball beforeit rolledintotouchin goal.
But the Coastweren'tfinishedand were rewardedwith a try in the corner,convertedwith a sidelinekick,
beforetime ran out with the Breakersthreepointsshort.
T h eJ e e o s ' t e a m :
RyanMcDonald
NickChurven
AnthonyMathison
Tim Heenan(c)
LukeWilkes
SteveMiller
BrendanSexton
Luke Donald
John Moss
ShaneArnold
ChrisWright
AnthonyFenton-Wells
DanielHerbert
DonovanSlade
Sam Thies
Reserves:
CameronAdams
SimonBrabin
SeamusGay
GeoffIngram
G l e nK u h n
WillLamble
DavidAtkinson
Round 13 cPS 39 Norths-QUT17
CameronAdamsstormedbackto form with a two try haulagainstNorths-QUTin a scrappypremrer
gradematchat Ashgrovewon 39-17by Jeeps.
The win was souredby a knee injurysufferedby WallabyDanielHeenan,who leftthe fieldaftera head
hightacklethat resultedin NorthfrontrowerTony Vailetabeingsent off, afterearlierearninga yellow
card after a disputewith Wallaby Matt Cockbain,who was makinghis returnfrom a heel in
;"ury.
HookerAdams relishedhis returnto a run-onspot with a brace of tries scoredfrom forwarddrives
fhroughthe Norths'pack,whichhad been disruptedby pre-matchinjuries.The attritionrateeventually
Iedto the Eagleshavingto call for uncontested
scrumsin the secondhalf,as the injurytoll mounted.
Jeepsalso had theirshareof injuries,losingcompetitiveprop Ryan "Buddha'McDonaldto a knee
problemas well as Heenan,who will needa scan beforeknowingthe full extentof damage,
and
AnthonyFenton-wells(shoulder)replacedby Glen Kuhn in the firsthalf.
Jeepswere gladto put the matchbehindthem aftertheirupset 24-22lossto the feistyEaglesearlier
this year, that began a black periodof five lossesand a draw in the first round.Whilelhe u-northooox
play of Nonhs-QUTfrustratedthe Gallopers,they carved out seven tries to two in the victory,whose
marginwouldhavebeengreaterhad ShaneArnoldand replacement
goalkickerkickerKuhn been on
target.
Arnold,BradJarroand DonovanSladescoredtries,whileChrisWrightshowedhis exceptionalpace
and skillswith the try of the matchin the firsthalf,makinggood grou-ndup the leftwing beforechipping
and regathering
to score.Kuhnaddedtwo conversions
to fleshout the score,whileNorths-euTcentre
PeterLoliscoredhis now traditionalintercepttry againstJeeps.
The Jeeps team was:
Ryan McDonald
CameronAdams
AnthonyMathison
Tim Heenan
DanielHeenan
SteveMiller
BrendanSexton
Matt Cockbain
John Moss
ShaneArnold
ChrisWright
AnthonyFenton-Wells
DonovanSlade
Brad Jarro
Sam Thies
Reserves:
NickChurven
SimonBrabin(subbedfor McDonald1st half)
SeamusGay (subbedfor D Heenan2nd half)
Luke Donald(subbedfor Cockbain2nd half)
1st half)
Glen Kuhn (subbedfor Fenton-Wells
Geoff Ingram
WillLamble
Round 14 CanberraVikings 80 GPS 6
With a finalscorelineof 80-6 in favourof the Vikings,perhapsit's bestto draw a veil overthis game.
Sufficeto say we were in it for the first 10 minutesand then the wheels fell off. Observerssaid it was the
bestthey'deverseen the Vikingsplay,if that'sany consolation.
Round 15 GPS 0 University37
A pointa minuteblitzkriegby Universitysettledthe outcomein the firstquaderof the matchas Jeeps
slumpedto a 37-0defeatin theirfirst FridaynightBallymoreappearanceof the season.
Jeepspaid the pricefor fallingoff tacklesand spillingpossessionas Uni sprintedto a 22-0 leadin the
first21 minutes,and then 25-0,usingtheirpace out wideto burn off the defence.Jeeps'woes increased
when replacement
back rowerLuke Donald(on for Tom McVerry)was sinbinnedfor 10 minutesfor
consecutiveinfringements,
but that mishapseemedto galvanisethe shell-shocked
Gallopersinto
stiffeningthe defenceand haltingthe pointsavalanche.
They kept up the graftand slowedthe scoringrate,but paidthe pricewhen inspirational
skipperTim
Heenanwas carriedoff with suspectedankleligamentdamage,aftersoldieringon for 20 minteslonger
than he shouldhave.
Prop forwardSimon Brabinwas anotherwho refusedto lay down, and the fonryardpack as a whole was
not disgracedin the secondhalf.Howeverthe reshuffledand patchworkJeepsbacklinefailedto gel as
slicklyas the Uni flyers,who showedthe benefitof confidence,
cohesion,speedand the abilityto
performat pace.
was forcedto
The damagetoll mountedfurtherin the secondhalf,when centreAnlhonyFenton-Wells
run on as a fonvardreplacement,
at one stage losinghis shortsin his keennessto get involved.
R o u n d 1 6 G P S 5 0 S u n n y b a n k3 8
Jeepsgallopedaway to a 50-38win overthe 'Bankin theirlast home game appearanceof the year,
scoringeighttriesto six in an exuberantperformance
that delightedtheirsuppoftersand beliedtheir
positionon the competition
table.
The Gallopersbrokethe shacklesof the previoustwo roundsto finallyscoresome tries,and the drought
turnedto a flood as eight differentplayerscrossedfor five pointers.
Injuryhad againforceda majorreshuffleof the side,with ShaneArnoldgoingto halfbackand centre
havinga crackat fly half.The movesproveda coachingmasterstroke,
with
AnthonyFenton-Wells
Arnold havinghis best game of the seasonand keepingthe Jeeps forwardson the front foot with
kicking.Fenton-Wells
made a goodfist of the positionalchangeand MichaelTabrettwas
intelligent
dangerousat outsidecentre.
In the fonvardsMatt Cockbainplayedhis farewellgame at Yoku Road and was always dependablein
the lineoutsand a handfulin the loose,while PaulBiddulphwas takenout of cryogenicstorageto come
on as a replacement
at prop in the secondhalf.
The Bankstruckfirstwith a try in open play,but the Gallopersquicklyrespondedwhen elusivewinger
AdamWarwickfollowedup a kick{hroughand danceddown the sidelineto set up Tabrett.Arnoldgot
the secondwhen when he was in the clearand chippedand regatheredoverthe fullback'shead,while
for Tabrett,scoredthe thirdwhen the
club captainJohn Moss,on as a bloodbin replacement
Sunnybankfullbackgambledon a favourablebounceand lost.
At one stagein the firsthalfJeepswere down to 13 when both BrendanSextonand Tabrettwere sinbinned,but the Gallopersmanagedto preventthe Dragonsfrom scoringduringthat cruicalperiodwhich
keptthem in the game despitea lapseof concentration
that enabledthe Bankto levelat 19-allby
halftime.
Jeeps ran away with it in the secondhalf,with triesto Greg Holt,Sean Haines,Adam Warwick,
supersubCam "Storm"Adamsand Sam Thies,whileArnoldkickedthreeconversionsand Donovan
Sladetwo.
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The Jeeps team was:
Sean Haines
NickChurven
SimonBrabin
Greg Holt
Geoff Ingram
SeamusGay
BrendanSexton
Matt Cockbain
ShaneArnold
AnthonyFenton-Wells
Adam Warwick
DonovanSlade
MichaelTabrett
ChrisWright
BradJarro
Reserves:
PaulBiddulph
DanielDe Wet
NathanCanniffe
G l e nK u h n
John Moss
Sam Thies
Round 17 Wests 45 GPS 21
Jeepswent to SylvanRoadwith no firstgradedue to playerabsencesand a PremierGradeside well
down on full strength,but battledgamelyto finallysuccumb45-21to a semi-finalboundWests.
The 'Dogshad all the ballfor the first 10 minutesdue to a streamof penaltiesagainstthe Gallopers,but
it was JeepsunderskipperChrisWrightwho drewfirstbloodwhen centreAdam Warwickdraggeddown
a floatedWests pass to dart away and score underthe posts.
Shane Arnold convertedto make it 7-0 but Wests struck back soon after when new World Cup Wallaby
selectionJohn Roe poweredthroughthe middleof a ruckto set up a try for halfbackDamienHoo. Roe
and returningRedsflyhalfJulianHuxleyhad a powerfulinfluenceon the game,Roe difficultto handle
with his rallyingchargesup the middleand Huxleycontrollinghis backlineexpenlyand gainingterritory
with well placedkicks.
Westsgainedthe leadwith a secondconvertedtry and a thirdfive pointerfollowedafterJeepsflanker
Dan Heenanhad been sinbinnedfor what appearedto be anotherplayer'soffence.
Jeepswere firstto scorein the secondhalfwhen Warwickfinishedoff a slickbacklinemove,converted
by Arnoldand draggingthe Gallopersbackto 19-14.But Westsregainedthe momentumwith a
successionof tries until replacementJeeps forwardSean Hainesscoredfrom a Jeeps forwarddrive,
convertedby Arnoldto finishthe Jeepsscoringfor the day.
Two Jeepsplayers- Roy Sladeand Matt Davies- madetheirPremierdebutsoff the bench,whileprop
PaulBiddulphwas againwheeledout from cryogenicstoragebut had failedto thaw out by fulltime.
Jeepsbattledgamelydespitethe result,theireffortspersonified
by prop SimonBrabinshowingone of
the Westsbacksthe sidelinethen runninghim down when he triedan in-and-away,
and by reservehalf
AnthonyJacobwho despiteplayingwith a barelyrecoveredhamstringstrain,dartedaway down the
sidelinebeforeneatlychippingaheadand chasinghardto pressurethe defenceintoa hastyclearing
kick.
Becauseof Jeeps'inabilityto fielda firstgradeside (14 of the 15 playerswho playedthe previousweek
were unavailable
for'1stgradeduty),2nd and 3rd gradeswereforcedto forJeitpoints,eventhoughtheir
gameswent ahead.
Thus endeda disappointing
seasonfor PremierGrade
GPSOLDBOYSRUGBYUNIONCLUBINC.ANNUALREPORT
2OO3
Division1 FirstGrade(ReserveGrade)
On behalfof the coachesand managementI wouldliketo thankeach and everyone of the 50 plus
playersthat playedfor the GPS FirstGradeTeam in 2003.
I guessthe writingwas on the wall fromthe very firstminuteof the firstgame,when Dave"Home/'
Atkinsoninjuredhis shoulderand had to leaveine tietO.lnjuriescertainl!plaguedthe wholeclub and the
flow-oneffectwithinFirstGradedid not deterthe playersfrom givingtheirall everyweekend,wearing
the GPS jerseyproudly.
Two gamesthat epitomisedthe true spiritof the GPS RugbyClubwere the away Universitygame and
the away Logangame.AgainstUni we took it to the top side,almostcausingthe upsetof the round.
Then,withina few weeksof this game the side was decimatedwith injuriesand we finishedthe game
with 11 playersagainstLogan's15. I only hopethis type of spiritcan displayedon a weeklybasisin
2004.
One injurythat we did benefitfrom was that to Tim Atkinson.DuringTim's recoveryhe provided
invaluableassistanceon trainingnightas well as game days.The playersand coachingstaffextendour
appreciation
to Tim.
Thanksto Nathan"Nugget"Canniffefor his Captaincy.He neverlostfaithin his playersand theirability
to compete.He carriedan injurythroughmostof the seasonand finishedall gamesin considerable
pain
but wouldnot give in.
The much underratedroleof team managerwas fulfilledby Steveand Graemethis season.Thanksto
bothfor theircommitmentto everyweekend.
Peter Garbett
Coach
Div 1 2nd Grade (Third Grade)
2003 was a difficultbut enjoyableyear as my firstinvolvement
with the GPS club. The departureof Al
Smithleftsome big shoes;shorts,jerseyetc to fill and I relishedthe opportunity.I was very warmly
welcomedby the club,which I greatlyappreciated
and was soon tryingto ensurethat trainingwas tough
but enjoyable.
On the fieldthe enormousnumberof players,initially25-30,whichdwindleddue to injuryand also lack
of gametime,restrictedour performances.
Over 10 playersleft,eitherthroughf rustrationat not being
ableto get a game with us or 4th grade,and did not return.This had an enormousimpacton the
playersand led to the FirstGradeside forfeitingtheir final match versusWests. This was a disgrace,as
rugbyis all aboutgettinga game and we deniedour playersas well as the Westsplayersin this
instance.
Despitethis,the playersalwaysdisplayedguts and determination
and althoughthe same XV nevertook
the fieldtwice,a senseof "team"developed.Subsequently
socialmeetingsand BBQ'swith the players
havebeen a WorldCup highlightwith moreto come!!
Playersdeservingof a mentionare captainand formerSouthlandand CanterburyColtsplayerGlen
Merrilees,the big-hearted
Gus Porteousand newcomerRoss Marshall.In a seasonthat fluctuatedfrom
richesto rags we enjoyedthe social interactionthat Rugby has at its core on the field and off.
One game that standsout in this RugbyWorldCup year was againstEastsin the secondround. Our
team featuredplayersfrom SouthAfrica,the USA,Sweden,France,Samoa,New Zealandand a token
Aussieor two. Althoughwe lostthis matchit epitomiseswhy peopleplay and coachand wantto De
involved.Rugbyis a gamefor everyoneand the soonerthoseat the top of the ARU and QRU rediscoverthis,the better.
A big THANKYoUto all of thoseluckyfew who playedfor the Gps 2nd XV in 2003.
Paul Garner
Coach
2OO3
Colts 2003
It was some apprehensionthat I began the 2003 season at Jeeps.The previousyear was disastrous
from a Coltsperspectiveand we knewthat we had to introducea completelynew philosophyand
approachto the gameto turn this aroundfor boththe new batchof playersand the Club.
I am pleasedto reportthat the year was extremelysuccessfulmeasuredby the numberof players,their
enjoyment,the on-fieldresultsand the attitudeand camaraderieof the playerswhich developedas a
result.
The boys were enthusiasticfrom the stad and respondedto the positivereinforcementofferedfrom the
managementgroup.Numberswere generallynot a problem(a changefor the 3's) and the boyswere
from the managementgroup.
encouragedby a clearerpolicyof selectionsand expectations
finalswiththe 2's a littleunfortunatein not reachingthe finals.The
Two teams reachedthe preliminary
1's were not up to the vigourand focusof the Eaststeam on the day.
3's finishedjust out of the four in what was the biggestupsetof the year.The team showedpromisein
the earliergamesbut droppedoff aftercomplacency
crept in followingan earlierseriesof good wins.
lmportantly,the majorityof these 2003 talentedplayerswill be with us again in 2004 which augurs well
for additionalconfidenceand size to beginthe new Rugbyyear.
We congratulate
our two QueenslandUnder19 playersPattyO'Connorand MafiinPerkinsand the 6 or
7 otherplayerswho were nudgingstateselectionin theirfirstyear. Rememberthat the selectorsare
now aware of who you are and we all look forwardto your personalsuccessesand developmentin
2004.
We thankour seniorplayers,CaptainTim Sheppard,Luke Bolster,JamesConnolly,Dan Milne,
CameronAdams,MattyGraham,John Duke,BrendanFosterand the award-winning
BillyMeehanand
wish you all well in the seniorgradesat Jeeps.
The managementgroup was a pleasureto work with and we are fortunatethat the majorityof this
successfuldrivinggroupwill be behindthe boys againin 2004,in one capacityor another.
Thankyou for the opportunity
to be pafi of this wonderfulgroupof management,playersand parentsin
2003 and I eagerlyanticipateplayingmy part in takingour playersto a higherlevelof achievementand
personalenjoymentin the new season- the processhas just begun!
Alex Pope
Golts Director
TROPHIESAND AWARDS 2OO3
TROPHY
AWARDEDTO
Top Try Scorer
100 Pointsfor Season
B&F PremierGrade
MVP PremierGrade
B&F FirstGrade
Best FonvardFirstGrade
B&F SecondGrade
2nd GradeMost I
B&FThirdGrade
B&FColtsOne
MVP ColtsOne
B&FColtsTwo
Best Back Colts Two
B&F ColtsThree
MVP ColtsThree
BestJuniorClubman
DavidBurrowsMemorialT
Best & FairestColt
RobertBurrowsMemorialT
BestClub Man
MemorialT
ClubCaptain
H
Bere MemorialT
John HarrisMemorialTrophy
Presentedbv his Friends
rit of the Colts"Award - BB Loel T
DONATEDBY
The Friendsof Lorraine
FrankJensen
The "Spirit of the Colts" Award
This yearthe club inaugurated
the "Spiritof the Colts"Award- the B.B. LoelTrophy- whichis to be
awardedto the playerwhosededication,
team spiritand willingness
to subordinatehis intereststo those
of the club exemplifies
the spiritof GPS Colts Rugby.
Our thanksto Life MemberBrianLoelfor his generosityin donatingthis perpetualtrophy.
PlayerRepresentative
Appearances
2003
Australia: MattCockbain,DanielHeenan
Australia A: MattCockbain,DanielHeenan,MichaelTabrett
AustralianSevens:PeterHewat,PaulWaruyick,
MichaelTabrett,Tom McVerry
Australia Under 21: NickChurven
Queensland:DanielHerbert,Ben Tune,MattCockbain,AnthonyMathison,MichaelTabrett,Daniel
Heenan,Tom McVerry,Ben Wakely,Tim Atkinson
QueenslandA: DonovanSlade,RossLarsson,PeterMclntosh,ShaneArnold
QueenslandU19: MadinPerkins,Pat O'Connor
Australian Deaf Squad: PaulBiddulph
cPS PLAYERSTATISTICS2003(note: financiatptayersonly)
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Cameron
Roberl
Scotl
Shane
Timot
min
Trent
Mark
Paul
Anton
Simon
Cameron
Nathan
Nicholas
Matthew
Peler
John
Martin
Austin
Matthew
Daniel
Luke
Bitl
Xavier
William
Antho
Jeremie
Seamus
JAMCS
Sean
Daniel
John
Daniel
James
Ant
Nick
Brad
Daniel
Brent
Glen
William
Ross
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Cameron
Ross
Glenn
Brent
Steven
John
Ross
Brendan
Gerard
Ben
Clifford
Sam
Adam
Simon
Christo
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2OO3
Treasurer'sReportfor the FinancialYear1 October2002lo 30 September2003
The Club'saccountsfor the lastthreefinancialyearshave now been audited.The accountsfor
2OO2|2OO3
have beendeliveredto the auditor.
The Club'sprofitthis year of $26,366.94is down on the precedingfinancialyear'sprofitof $98,254.93.
lncomefrom all sourcesdroppedfrom $314,024lastyear to $220,992this year.
The Naked Lunchwas not as profitableas last year's Great Debate,however,some of the takingsfrom
that eventfundedsome of the expensesof the WorldCup lunchheld in the currentfinancialvear.
In additionI am informedthat the TelstraLargeScreenFinalPromotionwas well attendedand should
be quiteprofitable.
SponsorshipremainedsteadythoughBartercard's
contribution
was halvedto $14,500.The QRU grants
remainedthe same.
Withoutthe generosityof our sponsorsthe club wouldfind it difficultto survive,particularly,
the principal
sponsorNundahMitsubishiin associationwith FastwayCouriersand majorsponsorsBank of
Queensland,Bartercard,
The Gap Tavern,Brisbanelce Sales,Koogaand AssociatedSponsors.
NundahMitsubishiin associationwith FastwayCouriershas kindlyagreedto be principalsponsoragain
this year generouslyincreasingtheircontribution.
The agreementfor fundingfrom the QRU, that the Clubsignseach year,effectivelyrestrainsthe Club
from obtainingsponsorship
from any competitorsof the QRU sponsors.In the pastwheretherehas
beena conflictthe QRU has waivedcompliancewith this requirement
but the day is comingwhen it will
be enforced.As the Club is becomingincreasingly
dependenton such fundingit will be difficultto
challengethe QRU, withthe resultthat lucrativesponsorshipwill be lost.Membersshouldbe awareof
this potentialconflict.
The Ashgrove-GPS
Juniorscontribution
was the same thoughlastyear'scontribution
was inflatedby
$30,000beingtheironce-onlypaymentas consideration
underthe Agreementfor securityof tenure.
per Juniorfamilyremainedthe same at $30 a head,this will haveto be reviewedthis
The contribution
financialyear in view of risingcosts.
This year a "Gangof Foui' was formedcomprisingRon Cervettoand myselftogetherwith the Treasurer
and a representative
of the JuniorClub.The Gang'smissionwas to ironout conflicts,existingand
potential,betweenthe Clubs.lt had mixedsuccess.A centralissuewas the operationof the canteen.lt
was hopedthat the canteencouldbe run as a joint enterprisewith a savingof costsand effort.Income
from the enterprisewas to be appliedto improvingthe Club Houseand grounds.However,conflicting
philosophies
sankthe plan.
The Gang had some successin that,the methodof operationby the respectiveclubshave now been
resolved.The issueof outstanding
contributions
by the Juniorsfrom the precedingfinancialyear
(broughtaboutby theirapplication
of capitalcontribution
as part of theirfamilycontributions)
has been
resolvedin principleand we expectpaymentshortly.
Therehas beena drop in home game income,principallybecausethe numberand attractiveness
of
home gameshas been reduced.
Expenses,generally,are down commensurate
with the drop in income.Your Committeehas kepta tight
reinon expenditure.
Again,players'insuranceroseby 50%. Some of this expenseis passedon to the
playersas part of theirsubscriptions.
However,it remainsan increasingexpensefor the Club.
This yeargreatereffortwas madeto ensuresubscriptions
were paid and paidon time.Our effortsmet
with some success,subscription
revenueincreasingby $Z,OOO
from the previousyear.Therewere still
defaultersand the Committeehas askedthe GeneralManagerto investigate
a directdebitmethodof
paymentfor nextseason.Perhapsthat will overcomethis perennialproblem.The Coltsmanagementis
to be congratulated
on the promptand efficientcollectionof subscriptions
from their membersAgainthis yearGeraldineBarlowand her volunteershave put in a sterlingeffortin the canteenfor game
days and "at home"functions.The profitreturnedon game days from homemadeitemse.g. steak
burgersis quitemodestand disappointing
weighedagainstthe time and effortexpendedby Geraldine
and her volunteers.Nextseasonthe Club shouldlook at increasingpricesand marginson these items
or, perhaps,at sellingmore commerciallines.
It was suggestedlastyear,by outgoingTreasurer,Paul lnnes,that the Clubshouldemploya
bookkeeper,
to assistRod Torkingtonin the day to day runningof the Club'sfinancialadministration.
That suggestionwas takenup and CathyColwellagreedto undertakethe task.She has done an
admirablejob for which I thankher.
My thanksalsoto Rod Torkingtonfor his invaluableassistance.He probablyhad hopedto shedthe role
of de facto Treasurerbut such was not to be the case.
Flnally,I wouldliketo thank President,Paul Reidand my fellowCommitteemembersfor their
assistanceand understanding.I wish you all wellfor the festiveseason.
Rob King-Scott
Hon Treasurer
Preparation of Audited Financial Statements
The GPS committeehas determinedthat the associationis not a reportingentityand that this special
purposefinancialrepofishouldbe preparedin accordancewith the accountingpoliciesoutlinedin Note
1 to the financialstatements.
In the opinionof the committeethe financialreportas set out on the followingpages:
1.
2.
Presentsfairlythe financialpositionof GPS Old Boys RugbyUnionClub Inc.as at 30
September2003 and its performance
for the year endedon that date.
At the date of this statement,thereare reasonablegroundsto believethat GPS Old Boys
RugbyUnionClub Inc.will be ableto pay its debtsas and whenthey fall due.
Paul Reid
President
Rob King-Scott
Hon Treasurer
GPSProfit& Loss Account
RETAILSALES
Bar
Food
Merchandise
LESS:COST OF GOODSSOLD
OpeningStock
Merchandise
Purchases
Bar
Merchandise
Food
ClosingStock
Merchandise
TOTAL COST OF GOODSSOLD
2003
$
31,911.28
9,613.00
2,242.03
43,766.31
4,240.00
7,764.98
20,473.80
31,798.78
433.50
11,751.24
0.00
7,772.27
(4,240.0O)'
28.246.O7
GROSSPROFITFROMRETAILSALES
O T H E RI N C O M E
Subscriptions
Player
Member
Team Contributions
J unrors
Functions& Fundraising
Ratfles& Doubles
AnnualDinner
Ball
Bar Opening
Jeff MillerBreakfast
GreatDebateLunch
Pre Test Function
Golf Day
Other Fundraisers
SeasonLaunch
Donations& Sponsorships
Donations
- General
- Trophies
- Bar Builda
Sponsors
- Major
- Associate
- Grades& Colts
- Other
BartercardSponsorship
Parking& Admission
QRU Grants
Miscellaneous
Income
2002
$
53,800.19
6,676.15
593.64
61,069.98
(4,240.00)
47,508.50
15,520.24
13,561.48
$
$
27,950.88
3,366.91
20,824.25
1,078.64
17,430.00
45,360.00
(1,743.63)
(404.82)
455.68
2,198.90
2,723.64
1, 0 3 1
.1s
259.69
390.91
0.00
23,542.10
599.50
1,445.45
0.00
0.00
0.00
700.00
'12,363.84
0.00
(445.45)
(312.73)
0.00
605.00
1,157.20
29,881.91
10,000.00
0.00
12,015.36
14,550.00
5,160.75
74,120.91
2,962.22
TOTAL OTHERINCOME
209,814.03
T O T A LI N C O M E
225,334.27
2,500.00
0.00
19,790.04
20,400.00
9,090.91
4,880.00
9,705.00
28,000.00
8,188.64
86,216.97
12,813.84
301,039.63
$
314,601.11
2003
EXPENDITURE
Audit & AccountingFees
Advertising
Bookkeeping
Printing,Postage& Stationery
OfficeExpenses
Fuel& Oil
MerchantFees
ComputerExpenses
Affiliations
Bank Charges
BartercardFees
Clothing- Jerseys
Fees& Permits
AlbanyCreek Expenses
Penalties
Maintenance
Grounds
Building
AshgroveGround& BuildingExpenses
Electricity- No. 1
Cleaning& Waste Disposal
OtherGroundExpenses
FootballExpenses
Trophy Expenses
Hireol Plant& Equipment
tnsurance
General
Player
Interestpaid
InternetExpenses
Loss on Sale of PortableOffice
LeasingCharges
Cross ChargeValleys
MarqueeHire
Rates
Signage
GeneralCosts
MotorVehicleExpenses
Match Day Expenses
Photo Costs
Security
Stamp Duty
Superannuation
Telephone- Office
DevelopmentOfficer'sCosts
EmploymentExpenses
Wages
- Executives
- Bar
- Food
WorkersCompensation
TOTAL EXPENSES
NET PROFIT
2002
$
(1,296.s0)
1,105.73
630.00
1,925.95
3,088.1
5
478.87
0.00
(74.57)
0.00
2,506.88
1,803.28
11,092.59
752.60
0.00
0.00
$
1,353.30
0.00
0.00
3,134.55
'1
,197.80
71.57
697.09
0.00
2,725.00
2,208.76
2,206.s4
10,640.71
1,224.10
1,000.00
235.O4
12,402.42
5,369.42
6,247.28
1,530.94
4 , 6 5 1. 13
2,749.25
1,592.73
37,802.61
1,331.00
435.99
4,638.25
15,742.76
1,999.41
742.07
3,095.00
2,677.04
1,178.52
0.00
48,193.31
0.00
458.54
4,942.73
9,959.04
1,996.51
691.84
4,336.88
7,238.54
20,303.49
0.00
(1,405.70)
464.17
642.11
6,905.11
1,504.s0
3,371.43
6,783.40
6,871.00
0.00
257.60
43.19
3,6s3.48
5,920.17
21,190.35
37,938.60
3,728.82
41,948.61
2,676.94
I q1E 7tr
0.00
903.51
3,909.44
0.00
2 4q7 P,4
8,184.98
1,914.29
832.22
200.25
0.00
0.00
o tz.ou
309.72
198,998.33
624.99
2 16 , 0 1 5 . 1 8
26,335,94
98,585.93
GPS Balance Sheet
ASSETS
CurrentAssets
Cashat Bank
Bankof Qld LadiesCommittee
Bankof Qld AlbanyCreek
D BurrowsMemorialFund
Total Cash at Bank
Bank of Qld GeneralAccount
Bartercard
Total Current Assets
254.36
(4,772.28)
'1
,034.69
(3,483.23)
(e0.84)
18,226.19
14,652.12
254.36
782.60
1,034.69
2,071.65
488.06
18,164.46
20,724.17
Debtors
AshgroveJunior Debtor
ValleysCricketClub Debtor
Total Debtors
(6,462.62)
1,914.66
(4,547.96)
(6,462.62)
1,803.35
SavingsFunds
Trade Debtors
Work in Progress
Bar Builda
WeightsRoom
RatesCreditAccount
Stockon Hand
Merchandise
Total Savings Funds
OtherAssets
DepositsPaid
BallymoreLife Membership
Total Other Assets
Property& Equipment
Clubhouse
OfficeUnit (Portable)
MainClubhouse(.1/2Share)
SmallClubhouseFacilities
FieldNo. 3 Development
ImprovementsAlbanyCreek
Total Clubhouse
Equipment
ComputerEquipment
Plant& Equipment
FieldLightsNo. 1 Oval
FieldLightsNo. 2 Oval
Laptops
Photocopier
WeightsApparatus
lrrigation
Oval No. 1
lrrigationOval No. 2
FieldLightNo. 3 & Car Park
Total Equipment
Total Property& Equipment
TOTAL ASSETS
2003
$
6.28
2002
$
(4,6s9.27)
0.00
22,529.15
63,499.03
3,815.94
22,529.15
52,651.70
0.00
4,240.00
94,090.40
4,240.OO
79,420.85
910.00
910.00
0.00
51,473.19
1,799.00
14,325.00
124,193.49
3,605.00
31,042.80
12,175.00
12,841
.76
o 7aA 10
1,900.00
8,838.00
6,479.50
2,823.50
1.692.62
91. 196.37
215,389.86
320,494.42
910.00
300.00
1.210.00
6,595.00
51,473.19
56,596.30
1,799.00
14,325.00
130,788.49
3,605.00
30,393.71
12,175.00
12,841.76
8,625.46
1,900.00
8,126.00
6,479.50
2,823.50
1,692.62
88,662.55
219.451.04
316,146.79
2002
$
2003
LIABILITIES
CurrentLiabilities
Trade Creditors
ATO Creditor
GST Liabilities
GST Collected
GST Paid
Total Current Liabilities
$
Non-Current
Liabilities
Bankof QLD B1-396215
Loan - AlbanyCreek Grounds
Total Non-CurrentLiabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
23,022.00
0.00
0.00
1,398.18
8.432.15
0.00
r.474.52\
21.547.48
15,966.41
9,350.00
25.316.41
33.748.56
$
M E M B E R SF U N D S
MembersEquity
A C DibdinTrophy
J R HarrisPerpetualTrophy
RetainedMembersFunds
CurrentYear Surplus/(Deficit)
TOTAL MEMBERSFUNDS
4,764.97
2,269.00
286.745.86
2 1, 7 7 8 . 4 9
12,650.00
34.428.49
55.975.97
$
300.00
300.00
259,809.92
26,335.94
$
286.745.86
260.170.82
300.00
300.00
162,598.61
oa qatr oe
$
261.784.54
NOTE 1: Statementof SignificantAccounting Policies
This financialreport is a special purpose financialreport preparedin order to satisfy the financial
reporting requirementsof the AssociationsIncorporationAct Queensland.The commitlee has
determinedthat the associationis not a reportingentity.
The financialreport has been prepared in accordancewith the requirementsof the Associations
Incorporation
Act Queenslandand the followingAustralianAccountingStandards:
AAS 3
AAS 5
AAS 8
AAS 17
Accountingfor IncomeTax
Materiality
EventsOccurringAfter ReportingDate
Accountingfor Leases
No otherapplicableAccountingStandards,UrgentlssuesGroupConsensusViewsor otherauthoritative
pronouncements
of the AustralianAccountingStandardsBoardhavebeenapplied.
The financial report is prepared, on a cash basis whereby items are brought into account as
money is paid or received, from the records of the association.
The following material accountingpolicies,which are consistentwith the previous period unless
otherwisestated,have been adoptedin the preparationof this financialreport.
(a)
Fixed Assets
Leaseholdimprovements
and officeequipmentare carriedat cost less,whereapplicable,any
accumulated
deoreciation.
The deoreciable
amountof all fixedassetsare deoreciatedoverthe usefullivesof the assetsto the
association
commencingfrom the time the assetis held readyfor use. Leaseholdimprovements
are
amortisedoverthe shorterof eitherthe unexpiredperiodof the leaseor the estimatedusefullivesof the
imorovements.
Scope
We haveauditedthe financialreport,beinga specialpurposefinancialreport,of GPS Old Boys Rugby
UnionClub lnc. for the year ended30 September2003. The committeeis responsible
for the financial
reportand has determinedthat the accountingpoliciesused and describedin Note 1 to the financial
statementswhichform part of the financialreport,are appropriate
to meetthe requirements
of the
Associations
Incorporation
Act Queenslandand are appropriateto meetthe needsof the members.We
haveconductedan independent
auditof this financialreportin orderto expressand opinionon it to the
q'embersof GPS Old Boys RugbyUnionClub Inc. No opinionis expressedas to whetherthe
accountingpoliciesusedare appropriate
to the needsof the members.
-he
financialreporthas been preparedfor the purposeof fulfillingthe requirements
of the Associations
ncorporation
Act Queensland.We disclaimany assumptionof responsibility
for any relianceon this
reportor on the financialreportto whichit relatesto any personotherthan the members,or for any
purposeotherthan that for whichit was prepared.
Our audit has been conductedin accordancewith AustralianAuditingStandards. Our procedures
rncludedexamination,
on a test basis,of evidencesupportingthe amountsand other disclosuresin the
financialreportand the evaluationof significantaccountingestimates. These procedureshave been
undertakento form an opinionwhether,in all materialrespects,the financialreportis presentedfairlyin
accordancewith the accountingpoliciesdescribedin Note 1 so as to presenta view which is consistent
with our understanding
of the Association's
financialposition,and performanceas representedby the
results of its operationsand its cash flows. These policiesdo not require the applicationof all
AccountingStandardsand other mandatoryprofessionalreporlingrequirementsin Australia.
The audit opinionexpressedin this reporthas been formed on the above basis.
Audit Opinion
In our opinion,the financialreportpresentsfairlysubjectto the followingqualification
in accordancewith
the accountingpoliciesdescribedin Note 1 to the financialstatements,the financialpositionof GPS Old
Boys RugbyUnionClub Inc. as at 30 September2003 and the resultsof its operationsfor the year then
ended.
Due to the natureof the incomeof GPS Old Boys Rugby Union Club Inc. and the limitedresources
availableto the associationto implementadequateinternalcontrolsover areas such as cash incomeit
is impracticableto verify that all funds due to the Associationwere receivedhoweverwe have no reason
to believethat all moniesof the Associationwere not receivedand banked.
E R I CC . B U T L E R& C O .
J O H NL . A M O S
CharteredAccountant
23d February 2OO4
4/55 McDougallStreet
MiltonQld 4064

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