Details are shown below:

• Time: 6.30pm for a 7pm start
• Venue: Harlequin rugby club power ave Ashwood.
• Cost: $75 per person / Colts $65 per person
• Format:
  • 3 course meal (Please advise of any special dietary requirements to Michael Haugh)
  • Beer, wine & soft drink during the formalities
• Guest Speaker: Peter 'Fats' Fatialofa
• Dress:
  • Gentlemen Jacket & tie
  • Ladies cocktail dress
• Bookings:
  • Purchase your ticket by clicking here or contact Michael Haugh (0409 853 984 or michael_haugh@linfox.com) to reserve your place
  • Bookings close on Wednesday 22nd September to enable catering arrangements to be finalised

Peter 'Fats' Fatialofa - A profile by Paul Neazor

When Samoan rugby was trying to bridge the huge gap between Pacific Triangular rugby and a place in the top tier of the world game back in the late 1980s, it was quickly realised that a certain type of player was essential if the team was to take that last giant stride. He had to be good enough for test rugby, that much was obvious, but he also had to have more. He had to look the part as well and had to be able to draw people to him; he needed to have the enthusiasm to take on what sometimes looked like an impossible challenge; he had to have the strength of character to treat everyone alike; had to be able to say: “Climb on my back and I’ll carry you to your dreams.” Such a player is extremely rare anywhere in the world and every team searches for just such a man.

Images of some of the Harlequins at the 2008 Grand Final versus Power House which we lost by a point.

The constitution defines the club colours.  They are as follows:

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A crowd of approximately 1000 people converged at Ashwood last Monday to see the Wallabies train at our club. It was a really enjoyable afternoon with the Wallabies going through some practice drills and making themselves available for autographs and photos. The clubrooms and the field looked a picture and the whole exercise was a wonderful advertisement for our club. Thanks to David Learmonth, Brock Parker and Mark Baxter for their organisational work and to the many club members who served in the canteen, behind the bar of barbecue or who were involved in other aspects of the afternoon.

Visit New Zealand for the 2011 Rugby Union World Cup and support the Wallabies (on current form they will need it!).

A couple of Kiwi Rugby guys have set up a website (www.stayinnz.com) listing rental accommodation in New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup next year (2011).

The site is based around helping overseas visitors experience a bit of Kiwi hospitality through staying with a Kiwi family, or renting a Kiwi home for the World Cup.

The Qantas Wallabies are inviting you to attend their Open Training Session

Watch the team train under coach Robbie Deans as they prepare for their next Tri Nations match. Once training is over, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the players, grab autographs and photos. There will be lots of giveaways and you could win a signed 2010 Qantas Wallabies jersey, Test match tickets or a Qantas Wallabies showbag.

When: Monday 26 July (3.30pm to 5.00pm)
Where: Ashwood Reserve, Power Avenue, Holmesglen

Harlequin Jesters are able to access material prepared especially for their consumption.

If you would like to access the Jesters' information and access the additional benefits of becomng a Jester you can view the details in the attached document and make your sponsorship payment by clicking here.

• 2010 Jesters
• 2009 Jesters

The development and implementation of a national talent identification and recruitment program for rugby union has been identified as a key element within the design of the Australian Rugby Union’s (ARU) High Performance Player Pathway and the game’s ability to provide high level access to as many players as possible. The development of the program will allow Australian Rugby to differentiate and dominate on the back of prioritized factors of competition.

See the attached ARU document.

The pre-season concluded on Saturday with practice matches for our 1sts, 2nds, 3rds and Colts. The Thirsties started the day with a fine hitout under the tutelage of David Feenan and Andrew McNeil. The Thirds showed the benefit of some solid training over the past few months and look to be in fine fettle for the year ahead. It was great to see the Thirds supported by Colin Bostock, Glenn Hurley and Gerard Aynsley from the Vets. The Masters competition starts on 1 May and our Vets look, once again, to be in for a for a fun-filled season . Those of a certain vintage who are keen for a trot with the Vets are warmly invited to contact Colin Bostock for further details.

The Colts recorded a strong win over their Uni opponents and show that they will be a force to be reckoned with in 2010. The win was not without cost, however, as promising young hooker, Jack North, injured a shoulder and appears to be in doubt for the opening round of the season. The Seconds showed some patches of very bright rugby but were outgunned by a good University outfit. The 1st XV, meanwhile, capped off a good day for the club to easily outgun a solid University team with some very promising performances from Brendan Goodwin, CHarlie Sale, Matt Moore and Josh Moore.

The day concluded with our inaugural Season Launch. A gathering of over 120 members, resplendent in their new Harlequin polo shirts, listened to the announcement of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grades teams for our games next week against Souths. The various grades received membership packs and ties from distinguished Life Members Andy Corp, David Bray and Mike Bull. A great evening ensued.