A MUCH-AWAITED tryfest is the order of the day this Sunday when the Nelson Bay Grey Gropers host their 41st annual Golden Oldies Rugby Gala Day at Bill Strong Oval.
Nelson Bay rugby veterans and old adversaries will band together for a social beer plus a game or two at the “Groperdome” while reviving past achievements.
Legendary Grey Gropers club president Ray Milton told News Of The Area that he looked forward to “having as many ‘Old Boys’ there on the day” as possible.
“We will host Over 35s teams such as the Avoca White Pointers, Raymond Terrace Uglies, Terrey Hills Stillbillies, Central Coast Seagulls plus a side from Medowie,” Ray revealed.
Nelson Bay is expected to field an array of revered Old Boys such as evergreen utility Shane Paton, tough Kiwi Grant Mason, long serving prop Mitchell Fraser, utility Ian ‘Duck’ Allwood, stalwart Adam Wells, legendary prop Zion Takarua as well as Lucas McLeer, the son of Gropers’ legend Peter McLeer.
There’ll be a full bar and canteen provided and the popular Gropers seafood raffle will be drawn.
Action kicks off at 10am.
Rugby stalwart Milton welcomes all club ‘Old Boys’ to Nelson Bay this weekend to join in the fun and warm up for a busy season ahead.
The Golden Oldies International Tournament is scheduled for May 2027 in Vancouver, Canada.
The Grey Gropers will be making an appearance, with a Gropettes Women’s team also a possibility.
For further Golden Oldies Gala Day details contact Ray Milton on 0422 141 378.
By Chris KARAS
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