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OHA Golf Day Results - 2008The annual OHA Golf Day was held recently (Friday 10 October) at Woodlands Golf Course under magnificent blue skies. Although numbers were slightly down on previous years, all those in attendance had a wonderful day. We were delighted to be able to welcome 6 student golfers and 2 staff members along on the day. Traditionally the OHA Golf Day sets out to recognise two outstanding Old Haileyburians - Grant Hattam and Richard "Dicky" Metherall. The trophy, the Hattam - Metherall trophy is awarded to the highest scorer in stableford format on the day. Results of the day as follows; Hattam - Metherall Trophy : David Lappage. Individual Runner Up : Andrew Waxman. Winning Group : Heath Broadbent ; David Lappage ; Ward Caspers. NAGA : David Metherall Student Winner : Sahil Sahib 40 Years On Winner : Andrew Home Nearest the Pin : Ben White (5th) Andrew Waxman (11th) and Doug Dowsett (17th) Longest Drive : David Lappage (9th) and Andrew Fox (16th). Photos of the day are located in the photo board. The date of next years event is set at Friday 16 October at Woodlands. We hope to see as many people as possible in attendance.
Submitted by: Russell Davidson OHA Footy LuncheonOver 100 Old Haileyburians and their guests enjoyed a memorable Spring afternoon at the home of football – the MCG for the 2nd annual OHA Footy Finals luncheon. The number of guests was up by 40 on that of last year which is extremely pleasing. The tradition of this day will continue as will the format – a footy panel made up of past greats, Old Haileyburians and current day players. This year we were delighted to be entertained by one of the best media commentators in the land, Bruce Eva (OH ’84). Bruce showed why he is regarded as one of the best all round commentators in the business by giving a polished interview with Haileybury staff member and Beijing Olympian, Pauline Frasca. Pauline rowed in the womens eights which made the final only to bring up the tail end of the field. Pauline discussed her experiences in Beijing from everything from the heat to the racing and the social atmosphere at the end of her regatta. Pauline explained that she would not be competing at the World Championships in 2009 but would focus on her career and maintain fitness through triathlons. We were blessed with a wonderful football panel straight after our delicious main course. Rodger Head (OH ’56) and St.Kilda 1966 premiership player ; Danny Frawley (Haileybury parent) and St.Kilda FC longest serving captain ; Paul Hopgood (OH ’91) and Melbourne 100 gamer and Shane Valenti (OH ’04) and Melbourne debutante in 2008 gave those in attendance a wonderful insight into how football was/is played in their era. Some great stories were exchanged including those involving Tony Lockett and Allan Jeans as well as a discussion on how each of the coaches each player had played under compared. Many questions were taken from the floor but the great one that remains unanswered for now is whether the great Robert Harvey will pull on the Old Haileybury jumper in season 2009. Time will tell…..maybe he will form part of the 2009 footy luncheon at the MCG. If you missed this one, make sure you do not miss again!
Submitted by: Russell Davidson OHA e News August 2008Our August newsletter features articles on; - Haileybury Pipes and Drums - Past events and photographs - Haileybury Tattoo - OHA Big Band - News from around the Clubs - Upcoming luncheon : "Footy - Past, Present and Future." - OHA Day at the Races - OHA Golf Day. Simply click on the newsletter section on the sidebar to download this instalment. Stay tuned for our September newsletter which will feature an article on the OHA Football Club and retiring staff members Dr.Lyndon Wild and Rev. Jim Stevens. Submitted by: Russell Davidson 2008 Ken Phillips Day - a great successThe Ken Phillips Day and 6 month reunion for the previous years School leavers is the biggest day on the OHA calendar and 2008 was no exception. Under cloudy skies with the threat of rain, over 300 players, supporters and 2007 Haileybury leavers turned out to reminisce and celebrate at the same time as being able to watch some quality sporting action. The KPD has traditionally been focussed on a football match between the Old Boys and School teams, however in recent times the day has grown to include a greater variety of sports with the added inclusion of the 6 month reunion. This year we celebrated the first occasion that an OHA female team has participated against the School team in the sport of netball. Additionally the day brought with it some unique experiences. An inflatable ski rider was set up in the Frank Northcott quadrangle and a beauty therapist was stationed in Wings café for those that needed some much needed pampering. However, it was the sport that took the focus on the day and it was terrific to see Jill Phillips and her extended family in attendance to celebrate the day named in honour of her husband Ken, a former teacher at Haileybury and past President of the Old Haileybury Amateur Football Club. No less than 6 sports were played on the day including football, hockey, netball, touch football, volleyball and soccer. The latter were played at a social level, given no official teams represent the OHA in these sports. The OHA were successful in only the football with Haileybury teams taking out the netball, hockey and touch football trophies. It was, however terrific to see so many OHA members gracing the fields and showcasing their obvious (once held) talents. Sincere thanks to Andrew Bonwick (football), Clark Anstis (hockey), Anthony Taranto (touch), Rhiannah Carver (netball), Tim Jacob (soccer) and Greag Schneiders (volleyball) for taking the time to ensure OHA teams were strongly represented and played the game in a relaxed and fun manner. The 2009 event will be bigger and better and will feature a Family Day atmosphere with a Reunion of 2008 Haileybury students. We look forward to another great event, so start training now! Photos are available by clicking on the Photo board in this website. For the record, the following are results of the day. FOOTBALL : OHA defeated Haileybury by 15 points. HOCKEY : Haileybury 7 defeated OHA 1. NETBALL : Haileybury Girls College 43 defeated OHA 17. TOUCH RUGBY : Haileybury 6 defeated OHA 5. Russell Davidson Director of Development and Alumni Relations. 9213 2218. Submitted by: Russell Davidson |