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On the 28th of June the Assumption College’s Confraternity campaign officially began. In preparation for this, the boys have been training since Term 4 2020. After a small bus trip, the boys settled into camp at St Lawrence’s School Campus at Runcorn and commenced a light run followed by a captains' run. The boys attended the opening with all 48 teams. This year was the first year of the girls' competition which included nine teams. Once returning to camp after the Opening Ceremony, we all quickly settled in to watch the State of Origin which sadly did not result in a win. The boys had a very early start on Monday as we played the first game to kick off Confro 2021 on Field 1 against Clairvaux Mackillop. This was a tough match up for our boys to start the week and the boys lost 22-0, player of the match: Martin Bell. In our second game for the Monday against Blackheath and Thornburgh College the boys were very motivated to play well and were able to put together a very strong performance to win 20-4. Our boys not only attacked well across the width of the field, but most satisfying was their tough goal line defence. Player of the match was Dan Howard. After a big day of footy, we went off to the Manly pool for a warm down session in preparation for Tuesday.
Tuesday morning we played Holy Spirit College in a tough and physical game. Our boys played some gritty footy and were within reach of winning when Thomas Doherty crossed for a try. However Holy Spirit proved to be too strong, winning the game 16-6. Player of the match went to Jack Rossiter.
Suddenly, Confro 2021 was turned on its head due to a Covid-19 lockdown. Unfortunately, this lockdown meant that Confro 2021 was finished, effective immediately. This was very upsetting and shocking news for our boys, staff and family to hear, as it meant that we had to pack up and head home straight away.
Despite the emotion and shock of Confro 2021 being over far too soon, we were able to lift the spirits back at camp before heading home by having a final cook-up and conduct our annual ACW presentations. We presented all players with a small gift and acknowledged our Tourists of the carnival: Matt Higgins & Jacob Walters who stood out in a very good team. The players and families also acknowledged the coaching staff.
Despite not being able to acknowledge our Best and Fairest and Spirit of Confro awards at the Closing Ceremony, we were able to come together as a team at school and acknowledge these award recipients and reminisce on the week that was. Best and Fairest was awarded to Dan Howard, and Spirit Award went to Matt Higgins.
A massive thank you to Bob Bell, Carly Cooper, Jack Breen, Michael Mahoney and Des & Kerri Collins for taking time to be involved in this week. With your help and dedication the week ran smoothly. I know how much the boys appreciate your input as do I, so thank you. To our wonderful sponsors, thanks for your support. It helps the boys in so many ways. Thank you to St Lawrence’s College for hosting the team this year and St Mary's College Toowoomba for the use of your bus for the week, it was greatly appreciated. We look forward to next year at St Patrick’s College Mackay.
Confraternity Best and Fairest Player: Dan Howard.
Confraternity Spirit of the carnival: Matt Higgins.
Tourists of the carnival: Jacob Walters and Matt Higgins.
Sponsors for 2021. Please support those who have supported us:
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