Next Friday the Villanova College Sports Club will conduct their annual Sports Luncheon at a new venue – The Greek Club. Given AIC has introduced rugby league to the schedule this year the event organisers have sought Craig Bellamy and Darren Lockyer as guest speakers. Greg Martin and Greg Ritchie have also been secured for the event.
The Sports Luncheon is a great opportunity for our community to get together, have a few laughs and enjoy lunch with friends. All proceeds of this event are directed towards major projects that help all sporting areas across the College. At this stage, around 509 seats have been sold. Although the support for this function has been outstanding, the Sports Club are keen to sell more tickets, so it is not too late. Those interested in purchasing a ticket are asked to log on to www.trybooking.com/bbvyp. More seats at the Sports Luncheon converts to more money and more resources for our students. Thanks to all those who have supported the luncheon, I am sure you will have a great time!
At present, sales for the annual Mega-Raffle are coming along very well. This is another annual Sports Club fundraiser. Only 200 tickets will be sold with a chance to win $10,000. Buy a ticket individually or form a syndicate, perhaps with your son’s football or rugby team and then cross your fingers for the draw on the day of Round 6 against St Patrick’s College at Villanova Park. With only another 40 tickets available be sure to purchase a ticket for your chance to win. Tickets are available for purchase at the Villanova Park Canteen on the weekend or via the Sports Club President – Mr Jeremy Meredith on mob 0407 895 207.
Overall, I was very pleased with the results posted by the boys last weekend. Our chess boys are continuing their dominance in AIC chess and are building towards their goal to become back to back AIC chess aggregate champions in 2019. Special mention must be given to Jake Perrier for his winning form as he seems to have ‘all the moves’ in the Senior A chess competition. It is great to see that Jake is willing to play chess on Friday evenings, then slip on the rugby jersey on Saturday to play for the Second XV and bench for the First XV. A man of many talents!
Jake Perrier in action
Although not every rugby and football team won, most of our teams across the College performed extremely well and were in most cases very competitive in both rugby and football games against Iona College.
The First football game against Iona was a typical hard-fought school game. It was filled with passion and determination. Unfortunately, we conceded two early goals against the run of play. In between those goals their keeper saved brilliantly to deny us a goal from the penalty spot. In an action filled first half we then pegged a goal back with a well taken half volley from Joshua Smith after great lead up work from Will Kubler.
At halftime we were down 2 – 1 and in the second half Iona sat very deep and made it very hard for us to grab an equaliser. We showed a lot of effort but probably not enough awareness to break them down. We were unlucky not to get a point from the game with our keeper Ollie Shanks going close at the end with a long-range effort. Credit to Iona for defending so well, finishing with a 2 – 1 victory.
The First XV rugby game on the weekend was particularly pleasing to watch. From the kick-off the Villanova boys showed great determination and composure to overcome the opposition. This was one of the better games of First XV rugby I have witnessed from a Villanova team in some time. It was a clinical performance with the set piece, defensive structures, intensity at the break down and variety shown in attack a pleasure to watch.
There is absolutely no room for any player in our first teams (football, rugby and chess) to doubt themselves and their abilities nor their ambition to go all the way this season. If a small doubt exists, the belief and dream will fade away. Belief and work ethic at training and during the game is crucial. I am already looking forward to seeing our boys play entertaining football/rugby/chess again this weekend. Best wishes teams!
Villanova College is fortunate to have many coaches on board who are willing and eager to see our boys participate, develop and enjoy their rugby and football. The College has in place many initiatives ranging from development squads, strength and conditioning programs, rugby and football coaching and skills director, many highly qualified coaches as well as a bi-annual New Zealand Rugby Tour and now a Japan Football Tour etc. Opportunities exist in our program for boys to be equipped with the necessary skills and conditioning to do well. The boys must now take these opportunities and play with the necessary grit and determination each week. We only ask the boys to try their best during training and on game day with a strong sense of pride and commitment. Our Ben Mowen and Andrew Slack squads target the First, Second and 10A rugby teams, while the football development squads do the same. The results from these squads speak for themselves and are very pleasing!
Again, I thank all involved over the weekend at the various sports grounds. The College is supportive of those who are prepared to assist our students by taking on various coaching, managerial and official roles within the sports program. Due care and concern for our students is shown in all areas to ensure we do our best to produce good Christian men with integrity and values in all that we do including our efforts on the sports field.
I must commend all coaches (and parents) who have insisted that their team chants the school war and ensures that their team is able to stay around after the game to form a run on tunnel for the next Villa team to take the field. School spirit and pride is so important for a variety of different reasons. Please support and encourage your son to be involved in activities such as these.
The number of boys who were able to stay behind at on the weekend against Iona to watch the first teams dressed in academic uniform was outstanding. This could not have happened without parental support of the College’s expectations. Thank you, parents!
This weekend will see our College play against St Peter’s Lutheran College. Do not take them lightly. I ask all boys to stand up and give their best and enjoy!
ROUND 4 AIC CHESS, RUGBY AND FOOTBALL FIXTURES, FRIDAY 24 AND SATURDAY 25 MAY – TIMES AND VENUES
All times and venues for this weekend’s fixtures against St Peter’s Lutheran College are available on the College’s website. Please note several teams will be playing supplementary games against other Colleges as St Peter’s do not field as many teams as we do.
AIC FOOTBALL AND AIC RUGBY TEAM PHOTOS
Team photos will be taken to for all teams playing at Villanova Park this Saturday, May 25. Parents are kindly requested to check the schedule for photos – rugby photos (click here) and football photos (click here). Next weekend will also be marked as a photo day for those teams not playing at Villanova Park this weekend.
SPORTS CLUB – CANTEEN ROSTER
On behalf of the Sports Club, we would like to thank all those who have been kind enough to assist in the canteens. The assistance has been fantastic. This weekend Villanova will host most of the Year 5 – Year 8 games at Villanova Park. Please see canteen roster below.
Rugby/Football Canteen Roster
Villanova Park – 25 May
We kindly ask parents to assist when their son arrives for warm up 30 minutes before their scheduled game.
All parents who can assist are asked to report to Mrs Robyn Gunning. |
Time |
Rugby Parents |
Football Parents |
7.00am |
|
7B, 5A, 6A, 7C |
7.30am |
7 Gold, 7 White, 8C, 5 White |
|
8.00am |
|
7A, 9 Gold, 5B, 6B, 7 White, 7 Gold |
8.30am |
7C, 8B, 5 Gold |
5C, 6C |
9.00am |
|
8A, 10C, 8C |
9.30am |
7B, 10C |
5 Gold, 6 White |
10.00am |
|
8B, Fifth XI, Sixth XI |
10.30am |
|
5 White |
AIC RUGBY
Mr Blake McLauchlan, AIC Rugby Co-ordinator
Round 3 proved to be a tough fight against Iona College as we came up against many quality sides. It was pleasing to see that our boys did their best to muscle up the Iona boys. Overall, we had a total of four aggregate wins and six aggregate losses. The First XV managed to secure their third win for the 2019 season. Villanova and Ashgrove are now the only two undefeated schools in the First XV Competition as we look towards Round 4 this weekend.
Playing in front of a packed crowd on Charlie Fisher Oval, the boys stood up to the men in black and white. The Villanova Heritage Round was a huge success and the First XV did not disappoint on such a big occasion. The same could be said for all our open teams. The Second XV and Fourth XV also remain undefeated as we look towards Round 4 versus St Peter’s Lutheran College. I am extremely proud of these boys. Their efforts and attitude are a fine example to all other rugby teams throughout the College.
Congratulations to our Year 5 teams who had another successful round winning all their games against Iona. Other notable performance were the 10C’s who lead from the beginning posting a winning score of 27 points and the 10A’s who secured their victory by one point. This weekend all our A teams and some B teams will be playing out at St Peter’s Lutheran College. Please check the draw on the College website for a detailed schedule of times and venues.
Good luck to all teams for Round 4.
Rugby Results v Iona College
TEAM |
Round 1 v SEC |
Round 2 v PAD |
Round 3 v IONA |
First XV |
SEC |
53-12 Win |
PAD |
23-19 Win |
ION |
36-19 Win |
Second XV |
SEC |
43-0 Win |
PAD |
31-7 Win |
ION |
15-12 Win |
Third XV |
INT |
INTERNAL |
PAD |
31-0 Loss |
ION |
19-17 Loss |
Fourth XV |
INT |
INTERNAL |
PAD |
24-7 Win |
ION |
17-12 Win |
10A |
SEC |
38-5 Win |
PAD |
25-17 Loss |
ION |
8-7 Win |
10B |
SEC |
73-0 Win |
PAD |
24-0 Loss |
ION |
19-7 Loss |
10C |
ASH |
29-17 Loss |
PAD |
19-17 Win |
ION |
27-14 Win |
9A |
SEC |
24-19 Loss |
PAD |
15-12 Win |
ION |
32-12 Loss |
9B |
SEC |
10-0 Win |
PAD |
33-14 Loss |
ION |
39-0 Loss |
8A |
SEC |
29-7 Win |
PAD |
50-10 Win |
ION |
53-7 Loss |
8B |
SEC |
19-19 Draw |
PAD |
84-5 Win |
ION |
58-5 Loss |
8C |
SEC |
31-10 Win |
PAD |
51-15 Win |
ION |
63-0 Loss |
7A |
SEC |
51-7 Win |
PAD |
43-5 Loss |
ION |
24-7 Loss |
7B |
SEC |
80-0 Win |
PAD |
29-15 Loss |
ION |
29-17 Loss |
7C |
ASH |
32-5 Win |
PAD |
17-12 Win |
ION |
21-19 Loss |
7 Gold |
ASH |
41-17 Loss |
PAD |
29-5 Win |
ION |
29-7 Loss |
7 White |
ASH |
58-5 Loss |
ION |
34-12 Loss |
PAD |
30-5 Loss |
6A |
ATC |
32-5 Win |
PAD |
50-0 Loss |
ION |
26-10 Loss |
6B |
ATC |
19-7 Win |
PAD |
40-17 Loss |
ION |
34-0 Loss |
6C |
BYE |
BYE |
PAD |
42-29 Win |
ION |
19-17 Loss |
5A |
ATC |
28-7 Win |
PAD |
19-7 Win |
ION |
24-7 Win |
5B |
ATC |
24-5 Win |
PAD |
26-10 Win |
ION |
38-10 Win |
5C |
ATC |
43-0 Win |
PAD |
37-15 Win |
ION |
66-0 Win |
5 Gold |
INT |
5Gold win |
PAD |
43-20 Win |
ION |
54-0 Win |
5 White |
INT |
Loss |
SLC |
80-5 Win |
PAD |
30-12 Loss |
AIC FOOTBALL
Mr Anthony Kemp, AIC Football Co-ordinator
Once again Iona proved to be a tough opponent in the most recent round of AIC fixtures. Overall Villanova had 11 wins, one draw and 19 losses. Whilst we may not have won the day in terms of aggregate or total wins, there is no doubt that we challenged and fought hard with many games going down to the wire. Well done to all the teams that come out on top in their respective game against such a quality football outfit in Iona.
Unfortunately, the First XI had their first taste of defeat for the season going down in a nail-biting 2 – 1 loss in a top of the table clash against Iona. It would be fair to say that the Villanova First XI looked to be the better side in big patches of the game and were just unable to capitalise on rare chances in front of goal. Iona were able to take their chances and opened the scoring with a simple goal. Iona then stretched the lead with another goal before Villanova chased them down with a goal of our own to set up a thrilling finish to the game. Impressively, the boys never gave up until the final whistle and it was clear to see in their body language at the end of the game just how much they wanted the win. I have no doubt that the boys will have a cracking week at training and come out firing in the next game!
I remind all players the importance of training to the best of their ability to ensure that what is practised at training filters into the game. There have been numerous close games this season and if players continue to put in the hard work, hopefully we can turn some of these close results into wins for Villanova! In addition, please ensure that if you are absent from training that you contact your coach prior to training so that the coaches can plan effectively and get the most out of training sessions.
The game of football is certainly played and watched with plenty of passion, which is evident in every round of AIC fixtures. I would like to take this opportunity to remind all players, coaches and spectators that our game would not be possible without the inclusion of referees who take on the sometimes-tough task of officiating games each week. Please ensure that at all times respect is shown towards the referees and officials.
Good luck to all the players and coaches this week in your matches against St Peter’s.
Football Results v Iona College
TEAM |
SEC |
PAD |
IONA |
First XI |
5-2 W |
3-0 W |
1-2 L |
Second XI |
4-0 W |
3-3 D |
5-0 W |
Third XI |
4-2 W |
1-5 L |
3-2 W |
Fourth XI |
INTERNAL |
3-0 W |
2-4 L |
Fifth XI |
INTERNAL |
3-0 W |
0-3 L |
Sixth XI |
1-3 L |
6-2 W |
3-0 W |
10A |
0-1 L |
2-3 L |
1-3 L |
10B |
4-0 W |
0-3 L |
2-3 L |
10C |
5-0 W |
1-3 L |
1-3 L |
10 Gold |
4-0 W |
3-2 W |
5-2 W |
9A |
3-0 W |
3-2 W |
1-2 L |
9B |
2-0 W |
6-0 W |
1-0 W |
9C |
BYE |
5-0 W |
1-2 L |
9 Gold |
0-6 L |
6-0 W |
4-3 W |
8A |
4-0 W |
6-0 W |
4-1 W |
8B |
1-1 W |
8-1 W |
0-6 L |
8C |
8-0 W |
1-5 L |
2-0 W |
8 Gold |
8-0 W |
2-0 W |
1-0 L |
7A |
1-0 W |
0-1 L |
1-2 L |
7B |
1-6 L |
0-2 L |
0-4 L |
7C |
1-2 L |
2-2 D |
0-1 L |
7 Gold |
3-1 W |
4-2 W |
0-4 L |
7 White |
0-0 D |
0-3 L |
1-1 D |
6A |
3-0 W |
5-1 W |
2-3 L |
6B |
16-2 W |
12-0 W |
10-0 W |
6C |
4-3 W |
4-1 W |
7-2 W |
6 Gold |
1-0 W |
3-0 W |
1-2 L |
6 White |
3-0 W |
1-0 W |
2-2 D |
5A |
0-5 L |
1-10 L |
1-10 L |
5B |
1-6 L |
2-3 L |
1-3 L |
5C |
0-1 L |
0-13 L |
0-1 L |
5 Gold |
0-2 L |
2-5 L |
2-1 W |
5 White |
3-0 W |
4-2 W |
1-4 L |
AIC CHESS
Mrs Mylan Warren, AIC Chess Co-ordinator
We had another successful night of chess for Round 3 against Iona, with five wins. Our Opens, Senior A and Intermediate B teams had substantial wins and our Senior B team was also undefeated. Our Junior B team pulled through at the end with a convincing win, and both our Intermediate C and Junior C teams had good games.
This week we play St Peter’s Lutheran College away. Parents please note our return to the College will most likely be after 6.30pm, and we ask parents to be patient.
As usual practice and coaching is again available every day at morning tea in T10. Each week the teams will be shown on the website and I ask that parents let me know if a student is sick or unable to play, so that arrangements can be made ahead of time.
As tomorrow is Mission Day, I remind all boys to bring their academic uniform (with tie) to school with them as they will change prior to departing for St Peter’s.
Good luck to all the teams and hopefully it will be another successful night.
Senior chess team in action
Intermediate chess team with all the moves
Chess Results v Iona College
TEAM |
Opposition |
Villanova Score |
Opposition Score |
Result |
OPEN |
Iona |
14 |
2 |
W |
SENIOR A |
Iona |
14 |
2 |
W |
SENIOR B |
Iona |
16 |
0 |
W |
INTER/M A |
Iona |
6 |
10 |
L |
INTER/M B |
Iona |
12 |
4 |
W |
JUNIOR A |
Iona |
3 |
13 |
L |
JUNIOR B |
Iona |
10 |
6 |
W |
AIC BASKETBALL TRIALS – YEAR 5 AND YEAR 6
Students, who wish to trial for an AIC basketball team in Year 5 or Year 6, will have trials during class sport time. The trials will commence for Year 6 next Friday, 31 May and Year 5 will commence their trials on Friday 7 June.
The trials will continue each week until the end of the term when 36 boys will be selected to represent Villanova in the Term 3 basketball competition. Eight boys will be selected in each of the A and B teams, while the C and D teams will carry 10 players each. For parents new to Year 5 and Year 6 AIC basketball, competition will be played on Friday afternoons and games are played at either 4.00pm or 4.45pm.
These games were scheduled in the calendar to be played on Saturdays but due to the pressure on resources, games have been moved back to the traditional Friday afternoon timeslot. Boys still playing club football or rugby generally make it back for training, but they may be a little late for a 6pm start. Parents of selected students will be asked to transport the students to away venues on Fridays and will need to carpool to help families when parents have other commitments.
All successful students will be required to purchase the basketball shorts by the end of the term. All singlets will be distributed on a hire basis.
With rugby league being played on a Saturday, boys in Year 5 and Year 6 may try out for and play in both sports.
AIC RUGBY LEAGUE OFFICIATING COURSES
With the AIC rugby league season just around the corner, the Sports Office will be seeking parents and volunteers who may be willing to be a touch judge or run the water for our teams on game day. It is a requirement from the NRL for staff, parents and volunteers who wish to be involved in performing these duties to complete a course.
Training courses are listed below
SUNDAY JUNE 9 – COACHES
9am – 1pm
Marist College Ashgrove (Cyprian Pavilion and McMahon Oval)
Foundation course for teachers and coaching staff. This is NOT a tackle safe course, this is done online only.
No cost to schools.
SUNDAY JUNE 16 – TOUCH JUDGES, SIDELINE PERSONNEL
9am – 1pm
Marist College Ashgrove (Cyprian Pavilion and McMahon Oval)
This is specific to staff and parents who will be acting as touch judges, run on staff and water carriers.
No cost to schools
IF you think you may be interested, please contact Blake McLauchlan (bmclauchlan@vnc.qld.edu.au) in the Sports Office.
ST AUGUSTINE’S TOUR
The annual exchange between Villanova College and our brother school St Augustine’s College (SAC) will take place from 26 – 28 June in Brisbane.
Each year the exchange has students from both Colleges compete against each other in rugby, football, basketball and debating. The exchange offers an opportunity for the staff and students of both Colleges to form bonds and further strengthen the already strong relationship. Those who have been selected to participate in the tour, including the First football squad, First rugby squad, the Wildcat basketball squad and our debaters have been given an information letter requesting all squad members take on billets. We ask players involved with these squads to return the billet form by this Friday. Please contact the Sports Office with any questions.
REPRESENTATIVE SPORT
On Saturday, Peter Klaassen captained the Metropolitan East team in the 2019 Queensland Schools U17 – 19 Football Championships. Peter scored seven goals in seven games. The Metropolitan East team went on to defeat the Sunshine Coast Region 1 – 0 to take out the State Championship trophy.
Peter has now been selected to represent the Queensland School Boys U17 – 19 Team that will travel to Sydney in the last week of July. This is a great achievement, well done Peter!
Peter Klaassen – Met East Captain pictured above holding the Queensland Champions Trophy
OLD BOY – MICHAEL ZULLO WINS A-LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP WITH SYDNEY FC
by Mr Paul Schiavo
Villanova College would like to congratulate Old Boy Michael Zullo as part of the winning Sydney FC A-League team that in front of 56,000 people in Perth, defeated the home side after a penalty shootout to claim their second successive Grand Final. This is back to back Grand Finals for Michael who was also part of last year’s winning side. Michael, a 2005 Old Boy, was a member of the First XI side that year that defeated St Laurence’s College 3 – 0 at Runcorn on the final day of the AIC season to claim the title.
After leaving Villanova in 2005, Michael played locally for the Strikers before signing for the Brisbane Roar. He played in Holland for Utrecht before stints at Melbourne City and Adelaide City in the A-League. Michael also played six matches for the Australian U23 side, which led to 10 full caps for the Socceroos.
Mr Craig Stariha, Director of Sport