Eastern Suburbs RUFC (Canberra)
| Union | ACT & Sthn NSW Rugby Union | |
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| Nickname(s) | Easts, Easties, East Beasts, Beasties | |
| Founded | 1938[1] | |
| Ground(s) | Griffith Oval | |
| President | Arch Vanderglas | |
| Coach(es) | Adam Friend | |
| League(s) | ACTRU Premier Division | |
| 2012 | - | |
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| Official website | ||
| http://eastsrugbyact.rugbynet.com.au | ||
The Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Club Canberra, based out of Griffith, Australian Capital Territory, was founded in 1938.
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[edit] History
'Easties' as they are affectionately known by their club members, has a rich and proud history.[2]. The club is responsible for producing some of Australia's most talented and respected rugby players.[3]. Easts are one of A.C.T rugby's foundation clubs, and were an integral part of the developmental process that has seen Canberra become known world wide as one of the most influential and respected rugby playing cities. Easts were once affiliated with the RMC Duntroon Rugby Club. RMC provided Easts with a plethora of rugby talent, and this dramatically increased the capacity of Easts to turn out competitive sides on a weekly basis. In the mid 80's the RMC rugby fraternity split from the Easts to establish itself as an independent entity. RMC now compete in the ACT Division 1 competition.
[edit] Future
2008 was a great year for Easts who made the grand final on the back of an incredible playing roster and great depth in the clubs ranks [4].
2009 proved to be a tough year with many senior players leaving the club due to retirement or moving to other teams and codes.
2010 and 2011 saw a further rebuilding phase, with head coach Adam Friend further developing a strong training ethic as well as stronger ties with local schools, in particular, Canberra Boys Grammar. As of 2011, over 80% of the Colts playing at Easts were Grammar old boys.
2012 will hopefully see a continued improvement in the Colts, with new recruitment strategies being launched to bolster the first grade team. A 'pre off-season' program has been conducted over November/December, and has attracted many looking to improve their skills and contribution to Easts in 2012.
2012 will also see the introduction of five ACT Brumbies players joining the club: Steven Moore (Brumbies Captain - Hooker), Jerry Yanuyanutawa (Prop), Ben Hand (Lock), Michael Hooper (Australian U20's, Flanker) and Andrew Smith (Fullback/Centres) [5]. Should these players not be named in the match 22 for the Brumbies in the Super 15 Competition, they will play for Easts.
The addition of these players, strong recruitment over the off-season and a change in Presidency (with Mr Arch Vanderglas taking over) should see Easts competing strongly in 2012.
[edit] Participation
Easts currently participate in the ACTRU Premier Division based in Canberra. Easts have not secured a premiership title since 1947, with the club coming close in 2008, runners up to the Queanbeyan Whites [6].
[edit] Notable members
Former Wallabies captain George Gregan [7]., Australia's highest paid rugby player Matt Giteau [8], Wallabies Prop Guy Shepardson [9]. Recent notable players include Australian Sevens player Henry Vanderglas, ACT representative and previous MacDougall medal winner Jack Vanderglas [10], ACT representative and (2010 Captain) Reza Almasi, USA Eagle Roland Suniula, and ACT XV member Sam Shirley [11].
[edit] References
- ^ "Easts Website". Easts Website. http://eastsrugbyact.rugbynet.com.au/.
- ^ http://eastsrugbyact.rugbynet.com.au/
- ^ http://eastsrugbyact.rugbynet.com.au/
- ^ http://www.vikingsrugby.com.au/Trophy/JID.aspx
- ^ http://brumbies.com.au/News/Article/tabid/1213/ArticleID/4910/Default.aspx
- ^ http://eastsrugbyact.rugbynet.com.au/
- ^ Gregan, George (2008). Halfback, Half Forward. Australia: Pan Macmillan. p. 19
- ^ http://my.rugby.com.au/players/wallabies/2010_squad/giteau,_matt,139049.html
- ^ http://issuu.com/cre8ive/docs/stampede_2010
- ^ http://www.vikingsrugby.com.au/Trophy/TheMacDougallMedal.aspx
- ^ http://eastsrugbyact.rugbynet.com.au/
[edit] External links
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