Matt Grice, Director of Sport
Dear Parents and Guardians,
What an amazing night of sport we had on Friday. Both Rugby and Football were playing Friday Night Lights games, and the spectacle didn’t disappoint!
The night kicked off with a series of fantastic contests that left spectators on the edge of their seats. The 16As and 2nd XV Rugby had fantastic wins against St Patrick’s at Easts, while Brother Bray’s 2nd XI Football Team stayed undefeated holding Waverley to a draw. Onto the main games and we could not have asked for more. Our 1st XI Football team scoring at the death for a nail biting 2-1 win, while our 1st XV Rugby team came from behind, showing unbridled determination and passion to clinch a fantastic win in front of a huge crowd. From high-stakes competitions to jaw-dropping displays of skill, the Cranbrook students pushed the boundaries of what is possible all night, in all games. Each contest was played with great sportspersonship and kept the audience engaged, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all.
But it’s not just about the sporting contests on the field. The event goes beyond the sporting aspect to foster a strong sense of community engagement. Throughout the Easts venue, there was a strong sense of comradery with everyone in attendance. While engaging in friendly competitions, these sporting events create opportunities for our community to come together and thrive.
A big thank you to Waverley for hosting us at the Football and to St Patrick’s for being a part of our Friday night spectacular.
Thank you to the Foundation Team for hosting the Rugby Friday Night function, our Old Boys for being well behaved, the staff who turned up to help with proceedings, and our student body, led by the Brookie Booster, for cheering all night long! We are already looking forward to next year’s events!
Unfortunately, rain cancelled the majority of fixtures on Saturday. Weather looks much better this week, so hopefully we get to complete a full round of fixtures this weekend!
Thank you to Cranbrook Football for some quick thinking in order to put on training in the AFC multi-purpose for students whose football games were cancelled.
It was great to see the 13s and Opens Rugby get on Hordern. It’s the spiritual home of Cranbrook Sport and I know the students relish the opportunity to play on the hallowed turf.
Quick shout out to our 2nd Head Prefect, Angus Malcolm, for scoring his 1st try since Year 5, during the mighty 4ths Saturday game.
Well, done to the Junior B AFL team who also played their first game for Cranbrook and came away with a hard fought win!
The Lewis Report. 16A Rugby
A wet weekend saw many of our fixtures unfortunately cancelled. Despite the weather, Cranbrook performed brilliantly across the fields in all the games that went ahead. This week my match of the round goes to the 16A Rugby team. On a night forecast for heavy rain, they not only split the clouds but also got the ball rolling for a brilliant evening of Rugby.
With a solid 12-0 lead at halftime, the team continued their relentless assault in the second half, showcasing exceptional teamwork and precision. Despite facing a determined opposition, Cranbrook remained unfazed, displaying unwavering defence and strong offence. The match concluded with Cranbrook emerging victorious, 28-0. The 16As will look to continue their winning streak as they come up against St Augustine’s this weekend.
Eddie Lewis, Sport operational Coordinator P-12
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We look forward to seeing everyone around the grounds this weekend! Hopefully the sun stays out!
Matt Grice
Director of Sport