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Goondiwindi Rugby Union Club

Locality: Goondiwindi, Queensland

Phone: +61 428 521 499

Address: Riddles Oval 4390 Goondiwindi, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.goondiwindirugbyunionclub.com/

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25.01.2022 DOWNS LIFE MEMBERSHIP Congratulations to long serving Emu and Downs Rugby Volunteer Mike Dillon, who’s years of service have been rewarded with Life Membership to Downs Rugby. Dillo played over 300 games for The Emus, and since hanging up the boots has been an important part of the Club. He’s spent years of managing teams and mentoring forwards as a scrum coach. In recent years Dillo has been a very successful coach of The Downs, and South QLD Colts teams. Already a Life Member of the Emus, this is another achievement to add to his list of accolades. Well deserved Mike Dillon!

25.01.2022 The day I tried to tackle an emu We had a solid rugby squad that year From full back to hooker we held our own So we were confident as we boarded the bus... To play the Goondiwindi Emus at their home The 6 hour bus trip didn’t phase us Nor the dozen schooners consumed the night before But as we stepped off at Riddle Oval We knew we were in for a hard game for sure The field was pristine and immaculate Irrigated from the mighty McIntyre The away teams sheds were clean and stark The home teams shed was full of fire The canteen was fully stocked and fresh And run like a well oiled machine The grand stand was packed an hour before kick off A crowd the likes Id never seen The baying of the local crowd Didn’t phase us as we ran on We bent them in the first scrum Which was the only thing that day we won The black and yellow hit full flight Feathers, beaks and flashing feet There were props throwing cut out passes Wingers cleaning out with no retreat They were the hardest bird I’d even seen Let alone tried to catch We tried the best we could to raid their nest But they knew how to protect their patch They pecked and pulled and prodded They fluffed and brimmed and tore After 15 minutes of the onslaught I wasn’t sure that I could take much more They jagged and jived and hustled Like a flock of rapid black and yellow bird When the half time whistle blew It was the sweetest thing I’d ever heard We headed back to the dressing sheds By half time the score was 30 nil We’d been out played and over run But we had 40 minutes of pain left to go still Then our captain raised his weary voice To try and inspire a second half come back We’re echidnas boys, not running birds Let’s keep the ball within our bristled pack So from the second half kick off We kept the ball in close and tight We rumbled and rucked and rammed To try and keep the emus from taking flight We clawed back 20 hard earned points With the ugliest rugby one has ever seen Our forwards where bleeding and exhausted Our backs with jerseys clean With 10 to go we thought we had their feather From a try scored from a rolling maul We thought we had those emus plucked So we decided to send the backs a bit of ball And then in a flurry of feather and footwork They pounced like a menacing horde They piled on 4 unanswered tries Won the game with a depressing score board The local crowd erupted They never doubted their emu pride They clapped us off with respect Knowing how hard we fought and tried We even lost the boat race We could hardly stand let alone beer consume We were a beaten, bled and defeated side As we sat around our dressing room But then in popped an emu head With a few cold cartons of recovery ale We are all heading down to the Victoria Hotel If you boys want to join us before you set sail So we shared some laughs and many beers In the true bush rugby way Our bus driver wasn’t all impressed When it was midnight before we ended our stay And now my rugby days are behind me I still look back with memories fond and true And I still have some scars to remind me The day I tried to tackle a Gundi emu.

25.01.2022 The Emus would like to extend our deepest condolences to Jeff and the Cairns family, following the passing of Lyndell. Lyndell spent time on the committee in the late 80’s and early 90’s as secretary and treasurer. In 2016 she became an honorary Life Member when Jeff was awarded Life Membership. Lyndell was always a keen supporter of the Emus and her happy, bright face was often present at both Home and Away games. She will be sorely missed by many. Wife to Jeff(Club Legend)..., Mother/Mother in Law to Sean, Teisha, Jodie and Sam Tweedy, and Grandmother to Tilly. Live streamed service below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/265731461545171/?ref=share

25.01.2022 PRE-SEASON TRAINING REMINDER** All past, current and new players interested in playing this year are welcome to join us next Tuesday for training. Senior Men’s Rugby ... Women’s 7s Rugby See more

25.01.2022 Head across to instagram and give us a follow for all our latest news and updates! Stay in touch with the Trotting Ducks in 2020. Emu Up

23.01.2022 ROGER STEWART : LIFE MEMBER The Emus send our deepest and sincere condolences to Sue and the Stewart family following the passing of Roger. Roger was a part of the original 1964 side and first premiership side in 1969. He later became a Life Member. (Pic: Roger in his playing days, 1967)

22.01.2022 Ready to get 2021 kicked off!? Let the hard work Begin! EMU UP

22.01.2022 2020 Coaches** All 4 coaches for the 2020 season have been appointed. Congratulations to Ben Leeson who will take the reigns of A Grade this year. We also extend our thanks to Damien Scanlan (B Grade), Doug McDougall & Brett Corish(C Grade) and Don McClymont(Women’s 7’s). Good luck for another big year of Rugby on the Downs!... Emu Up

22.01.2022 Round 6 Tries vs Bears 2018

21.01.2022 TRIAL Vs MOREE Join us for our first trial of the season. Knock off work and come and enjoy a few cool beverages, while our Men take on our old cross border rivals, the Weebolla Bulls.

21.01.2022 Join us for the 2021 Pre Season Launch

21.01.2022 Get down to Mackenzie’s this weekend and buy up big and support a great cause. Proud to promote our valued sponsors.

19.01.2022 ROUND 1 - RUGBY IS BACK!! We have a home game straight off the bat for both A and B grade. The Ladies 7s will be heading over to Dalby for their first carnival.

16.01.2022 To our loyal and valued Emus Players, Supporters, Sponsors & Members. Due to the QLD Government’s restrictions for Covid 19, it is with heavy hearts the Emus Committee have decided to no longer participate in the Downs Rugby Senior Men’s Competition for 2020. Though the Road map to easing restrictions for sporting clubs has eased some restrictions as recently as this week, the player and supporter numbers permitted to attend games and training is unlikely to return to the ...level we can successfully operate, both logistically and financially. Further, we do not want to encroach on the time and effort required from many for the upcoming harvest, if our season was to run later in the year . Our proximity to the NSW Border adds further complications, and limits our player’s and supporter’s opportunities to freely participate with our Club, as they have since 1964. At this stage, the opportunity to play and train for Ladies 7s remains on the table, if a competition can be raised. The Junior and Teenage Rugby organisations are independent to the Senior Men’s, and their respective Committees will make their own decisions in coming weeks. We love our Rugby and remain a proud Club. I will be in contact with our generous and valued sponsors to discuss our position and look forward to once again being a dominant force on the Darling Downs Rugby scene in 2021. Regards Doug McDougall GRUFC President

16.01.2022 The trial squad has come away with a hard fought 17-12 win over the Weebolla Bulls. Thanks to the great crowd that came down to Riddles oval to cheer the boys on.

14.01.2022 A Few things to keep in mind while we enjoy the Rugby.

13.01.2022 REDS TO REGIONS RETURNS!

13.01.2022 2020 AGM*** VICTORIA HOTEL - EMU ROOM We are inviting all financial members to join us for this years AGM. We look forward to been back in a Big way in 2021. EMU UP

12.01.2022 LINK IN BIO or head to www.downsrugby.com.au more updates to follow this week

11.01.2022 Please see below from Gaven Head QRU. This affects the Emus: any further updates and information will be relayed as we receive them. Regards Doug McDougall GRUFC - President ... .......... Queensland Rugby Union statement regarding community Rugby and COVID-19 Following the announcement by Rugby Australia this afternoon relating to COVID-19 and community rugby across Australia, Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) will suspend all affiliated and sanctioned community Rugby competitions - including training - until Saturday, 2 May 2020. The sanctioning of competitions is one of the QRU’s key responsibilities, along with full compliance with our public health responsibilities around grass-roots Rugby. During this time, the QRU is encouraging clubs and other affiliated bodies to follow public health information and procedures regarding containment of the spread of COVID-19, from the World Health Organisation, Australian Federal Government, Rugby Australia and Queensland Health. There are immediate logistical issues for clubs affiliated to the QRU, meaning clubs would often exceed the mandatory Federal Government mass-gathering policy. The recommended suspension would leave a window from Saturday 2 May through to Saturday 12 September 2020, preserved for local club competitions to be played, if circumstances allow. Schools Rugby governance will continue to sit with the relevant principal and associated administrations. QRU CEO David Hanham said: This public health emergency we’re working through is unprecedented and today’s announcement on community Rugby takes into account all the relevant information provided by public health bodies, government and Rugby Australia. We’re putting in place policies and procedures that don’t place players, volunteers, staff and other stakeholders at unnecessary risk. This moratorium on community Rugby also allows the QRU time to plan at the community level and implement new participation/competition structures that would allow Queenslanders to participate in Rugby within the designated window, should circumstances allow. We will continue work with our clubs and affiliate bodies on measures to assist them during this challenging period, we’re mindful that this global heath-crisis is bigger than sport and the health and welfare of the communities of Queensland remain our priority. Ends Regards Gaven Head General Manager Community Rugby Queensland Rugby Union

10.01.2022 TOMORROW NIGHT - The Emu’s hit the paddock for the first time this year. It’s a perfect opportunity to come down for a cool drink after work and check out the 2020 squad! 6:30pm Kick Off Riddles Oval Full Bar and Canteen... Emu Up

10.01.2022 We are looking forward to a big 2021. It will be a big season ahead for the Mighty Emus after a year off. We can’t wait to rip in and see our faithful supporters down at Riddles Oval. EMU UP

10.01.2022 May 29th** ~Sponsors Day vs Roma/ St George ~Nudgee College Rugby Clinic - This will be a great opportunity for the Juniors to learn from one of the great Rugby Nurseries in Aus.

10.01.2022 COVID 19 UPDATE* Community rugby will not resume until at least June 1st, after a new announcement from Rugby Australia this morning. In a statement released today, Rugby Australia confirmed that matches, training and face-to-face education programs would all be pushed back for at least another two months.... Community and club competitions were already pushed back until the start of May but in the three weeks since that decision, the coronavirus pandemic has only had further impact.

09.01.2022 SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP*** Grab your Social Membership via Rugby Xplorer for the 2021 season! Click on the Link(or get the App in App Store), hit registration, find our Club, and follow the prompts. EmU UP!... https://myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au/

08.01.2022 These 4 dads played together for the Gundy Emus premiership winning side 20yrs ago.... & this season their 4 sons have played together in U11s!! Pretty cool ...! Goondiwindi Junior Rugby Union #emus #pathwaytoagrade #gundyrugby #moorey #wildy #woody #dowlo @thomasdowling4527 @catewild777 @marnwood See more

08.01.2022 This Friday! We look forward to seeing you all for a catch up before Christmas!

08.01.2022 The Gundy Emus online clothing store is open! Click on the Link below and get your orders in. Store closes 30th May and orders collated at the end for manufacture & delivery https://www.kukrisports.com.au//go/productNavListNg.action

06.01.2022 ROUND 5** A, B Grade and Ladies 7s will be on show at home this weekend. C Grade gain a Win via Forfeit.

05.01.2022 https://qld.rugby//queensland-rugby-union-reveals-roadmap-

05.01.2022 The weekend saw 3 tough wins against Rangers!

03.01.2022 LADIES 7's*** For inquiries contact our club or come To a training session starting from 6:30pm Tuesday January 12th.

03.01.2022 The Long-Strong Shield stays in Gundy for another year. 58-10, Emu Up

03.01.2022 MISSING RUGBY? Today would have been our Rnd 1 clash and Old Boys Day against Bears. Since there’s no Rugby today here’s a flashback of our Risdon Cup Grand Final in 2012. In Recent years The Emus and Bears have met in Risdon Cup deciders in 2007, 2009, 2012 and 2013. : Melissa Gladman

02.01.2022 OLD BOYS DAY - ROUND 2 - April 17th 2021 Calling all supporters, especially Emu OLDBOYS. Our annual Oldboys day is coming up. A day where old yarns are told, the truth is stretched and some good country rugby is enjoyed. The Emus will be taking on our old country cousins the Condimine Cods in A & B Grade, and The Chinchilla River Rats in C Grade. Grab an old team mate and come down for a great afternoon.... Pic: A young rugged Michael Dillon. Mike is an Emu Legend, winning multiple Risdons and playing over 300 games. He is still heavily involved with the club as A Grade Manager and the Club Scrummaging coach. Word has it, his love for the backs has not grown over the years.

02.01.2022 The Emus would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Hohn family for the passing of Tyson. May the good memories see you through the times ahead.

02.01.2022 Round 5 Results A Pair of wins for the men, while it was a tough morning out for our Ladies 7s.

02.01.2022 Become an Emus social member in 2020. $30 includes free entry to all home games, emus key ring & sticker. Register through the app https://apps.apple.com/au/app/rugby-xplorer/id1348617362