Umina Beach Bunnies
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| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Umina Beach Bunnies Rugby League Football Club |
| Nickname(s) | Bunnies |
| Colours | Red Green |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/uminabunnies2013 |
| Current details | |
| Ground(s) | |
| Competition | Central Coast Rugby League |
| Records | |
| Premierships | 3 (1983, 1994, 2005) |
| Runners-up | 8 (1974, 1980, 1984, 1985, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2012) |
| Minor premierships | 6 (1974, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1994, 2005) |
The Umina Beach Bunnies is a rugby league club based on the Central Coast, New South Wales region of Australia.
History
Umina Beach Bunnies were formed in 1961.[1]
Umina won their inaugural First Grade Premiership in 1983, defeating Gosford in extra-time of a Grand Final Replay. At full-time in both matches the score was 10-all. In the first match there was no score, but in the second Umina scored four tries in the twenty minutes to win. 26-10.[2]
Umina won a second title in 1994, defeating Wyong by 32 points to 24.[3]
Umina defeated Woy Woy, 22-14, to win their third First Grade Premiership in 2005.[4]
Home Ground
Col Gooley Oval, the oval adjacent to the Umina Beach SLSC (Surf Life Savers Club) is the home ground for the club.
Season summaries
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Notable Juniors
- Chris Heighington (2003-14 Wests Tigers & Cronulla Sharks)
- Brayden Wiliame (2013- Parramatta Eels & Manly Sea Eagles)
Honours and records
Team
- Premierships (3): 1983, 1994, 2005.
- Runners-up (8): 1974, 1980, 1984, 1985, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2012.
- Second / B / Reserve Grade (3): 1973, 1974, 2012.
- Third Grade (3): 1972, 1983, 1991.
- Under 19 (1): 1982.
- Under 18 (1): 1983.
- Under 17 (1): 2001.
See also
References
- ^ http://www.foxsportspulse.com/club_info.cgi?c=7-2377-0-0-0&clubID=21203
- ^ "Umina - At Last". Central Coast Express. Gosford: State Library of NSW - Microfilm RAV 61. 28 Sep 1983. p. 72.
- ^ "Big Bill Samples Trophy". Central Coast Express. Gosford: State Library of NSW - Microfilm RAV 61. 7 Sep 1994. p. 76.
- ^ "Maloney leads Bunnies to memorable victory". Central Coast Express Advocate. Gosford: State Library of NSW - Microfilm RAV 61. 21 Sep 2005. p. 78.