EASTWOOD CHARCOALS – “BURNT OUT WOODS” – GOLDEN OLDIES NEWS

It’s not over, even after the weight challenged lady sings.

If you are over 35 and under 99 and would love to play a game of rugby contact us via the contact details at the bottom of this page and we will be happy to welcome you on board with The Charcoals.

Our talent scouts are always on the look out and eager to sign up and welcome new players.

Last year we celebrated or 25th season in Golden Oldies rugby.

How it all began……….An Odyssey of Fun, Friendship and Fraternity

The Phoenix, a mythical bird said to live for 500 years would ultimately burn itself on a funeral pyre of herbs and rise again from the ashes fresh and beautiful to live another long life.

So too have the “Burnt Out Woods” risen from the ashes as the fresh, energetic, handsome Eastwood Charcoals to promote fun, friendship and the fraternity of Golden Oldies rugby.

The genesis of the Charcoals came in the early 70’s when Geoff Harvey established the Old Frothonians for retired players to lace on their boots for another run.

Eastwood Rugby Club and the Frothonians were able to field a side in the 1983 International Festival held in Sydney. The new team was named the “Charcoals” as it comprised of Eastwood rugby players over the age of 35, an age that most grade players were considered burnt out!

Of the original Old Froth stalwarts, Ian “Gunna” Hay is still an active playing member of the Charcoals as is the 1992 Eastwood Clubman of the Year, Bryant “Cecil” Feltham.

Regardless of whether you are a current or ex Woody, if you are over 35 and would love to play rugby you qualify to join the Charcoals.