Our Old Boys have been in the headlines, including:
鈥� Great to see Old Collegian Ron Morrison (SPC 1953-62, PY1963) profiled in this great story about his impressive career with 40 years experience as a real estate agent in Ballarat.
- Congratulations to Old Collegian Liam Duggan (SPC 2009-14) who has been named co-captain of the West Coast Eagles, alongside teammate Oscar Allen. Well done Liam! To read more, click
鈥� Old Collegian Gus Martin (SPC 2004-09) reached his physical limits while completing The Long Night run recently from Federation Square to Ballarat, a test of endurance along with two mates, in a bid to raise money and awareness for youth mental health organisation Headspace. The run was also sparked by the loss of his mate and fellow classmate James Petrie (SPC 2001-06) to suicide in 2022. To read more of Gus鈥� story, click and
鈥� Well done to Haddon master blaster Shaun McArthur (SPC 1997-2000, PY2002) who has hit four centuries in a row in the Grenville Cricket Association this season. To read more, click
鈥� James Zentveld (SPC 2015-2020) has nationals in sight after an impressive competition debut in the Australian Powerlifting League鈥檚 鈥淐hampions of Geelong鈥� event, where he powered his way to overall victory in the junior (up to 23 years) 10kg division and second in the 20-39 category and is now looking to nationals in Brisbane next year. Well done James! To read more, click
鈥� While Gus conquered The Long Night, others showed up in support for the recent Peach鈥檚 Run, founded in memory of James Petrie (SPC 2001-06), to help raise awareness of mental health. To read more read more, click and
鈥� Old Boys Sam Fisher (SPC 2014-19) and Alonzo Soloman (SPC 2016-21) are leaving the Ballarat Swans and North Ballarat respectively to play for SMW Rovers in the Mininera football league next season, while Mitch McGrath (SPC 2013-18) departs Ballarat for Newlyn in the Central Highlands FL, to read more, click
鈥� Great news also for Oscar McDonald (SPC 2011-13) who has been offered a lifeline back into the AFL with Fremantle signing the tall defender on the opening day of the delisted free agency period. The former Melbourne and Carlton player has been given a two-year deal to rejoin his order brother and Melbourne forward Tom in AFL ranks. To read more, click
- A great story on Old Collegian Bailey Van De Heuvel (SPC 2011-16) and well done to Sam Lalor (SPC 2019-22, PY2024) who has gained selection into the 2024 AFL/AFLW National Academy Programs. Meanwhile, Australian cricketer Matt Short (SPC 2008-13) walks taller into new BBL season with Adelaide Strikers, read more , and is also featured in a great podcast
鈥� Great to see old Collegian Matthew Henderson (SPC 1991-96) continuing his love of music and performing arts as a member of the school concert band once upon a time, to now being in charge of making sure theatregoers see the best show possible, as company manager and stage manager of Elvis: A Musical Revolution, the bio-musical currently taking the country by storm. Well done Matthew! Read more on Matt鈥檚 life and journey by clicking
- Well done to Old Collegian Andrew Amor (SPC 2016-18) on an outstanding individual performance at the NCAA DII Cross Country Championships in Joplin MO. Representing New Mexico Highlands, Andrew finished fifth in a field of over 260 athletes. Andrew was well known for his running in his St Pat’s days and his taken this form to the United States.
鈥� In other footy news, Tom Lamb (SPC 2005-09, PY2010) is moving from Redan to Rokewood-Corindhap in the Western Plains FL, read more in this story
鈥� It is wonderful to see Lachie鈥檚 Legacy, formed in memory of old Collegian Lachie Poulter (SPC 2006-09, PY2010) who sadly died while playing footy during a Central Highlands game back in 2018, is helping raise funds and sporting gear to send to young footballers in remote Northern Territory clubs. Read more on this heartfelt story
鈥� It is fantastic to see the Walking Off The War Within message spreading wider with a WOTW event, which shines the light on mental health and formed in memory of Old Collegian Nathan Shanahan (SPC 1988-93), attracting participants in Warrnambool in late October. To read more, click
鈥� Great to hear Old Collegian Patrick McKinnon (SPC 2008-13) is enjoying his life working on the land at a farm in Branxholme near Hamilton, in this story
If you have any news on our Old Collegians, please contact Alumni and Foundation Officer Lorrie Liston via email at聽lliston@stpats.vic.edu.au
