The energy was high for our final game of senior rugby this season against Tudor House as Mr Audas led us onto the field for his last game coaching Grammar rugby after 34 years.
The 2022 First XII Rugby Team was a combined Year 5 and 6 team and Mr Audas was able to bring the team together to create a rock-solid forward pack and a skilful backline that was undefeated at the end of the competition season.
To top off the season, we played a friendly match against Edgecliff’s Year 6 team who defeated us in a tough game. We can’t wait to combine forces with them at College Street next year.
One of the major season highlights was when some of the senior College Street boys came to show their appreciation to Mr Audas by cheering on our team in the game against Trinity Grammar. There was great camaraderie after the game when the College Street boys chanted the Grammar rugby war cry. It was to this war cry that we farewelled Mr Audas as the outgoing Grammar rugby coach.
Mr Audas was famous for his expression “It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish.” His legacy will live on in Grammar rugby for many years to come.
Tom Webster (Year 6)
