Waverley Rugby Football & Sporting Club

Vale Anthony Francis "Tony" Lynch

Sadly, Tony Lynch, who played with the Club from the mid-70s until the early 1980s, passed away on 3 August 2022.

The Club extends its sympathy to his wife, Angela, and the family.

Tony’s funeral is confirmed for THIS Thursday, 11th August, 11:00am, Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Watsons Bay,

then moving to "Club Rose Bay" (Rose Bay RSL), Vickery Ave, Rose Bay, to celebrate his life.

Waverley player 1975-1982

(8 seasons, played over 100 Club games)

And one of the original 4^th Grade of 1976!

When the Club started in 1971, it fielded 2 teams, progressed to 3 teams in 1973, 4 teams in 1976, 5 teams in 1983, and then up to 9 teams by 1990.

Tony played lower grades from 1975-79 and in the hard years of the early 1980s.

Tony was part of the inaugural 4th Grade of 1976, playing prop forward and second row under the captaincy of Bill Anderson, with Joe Antico, Tony Coates, Mike Cumming, Tony Dart, Chris Delohery, Tom Donohue, Bill Farrow, Tom Hickie, Kevin Lewis, Steve Moubarak (Dec.), Brad Payten, Mike Payten, Paul Spies, Ray Stehr (Dec.), and Mike Yates – and with help from 3rd Gde players such as Graeme Beddy, Ray Eardley (Dec.), Mark Jagger (Dec.), and Bob McCoy, who doubled-up playing 4th & 3rd grades when we didn’t have enough of a front row.

According to Dave Hawkins, Club Captain, 1971-78, and President, 1979-80:

“Tony was a great clubman, full of enthusiasm and always good for a second game on a Saturday to help out – even after a few beers!”

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Vale John "Jack" Lucas

Jack Lucas, who played for 18 seasons from 1972-1988, passed away peacefully on 7 August 2022.

The Club extends its sympathy to his family and friends.

Funeral details will be posted on this part of the Waverley Rugby Club’s website when further details are known.

1954-2022

Waverley player 1972-1988

(18 seasons, played over 300 Club games)

1972 Walker Cup (1^st Gde) “Minor Premiers” & “Undefeated Premiers” (Squad)

1974 Grose Cup (2^nd Gde) Minor Premiers & “Premiers”

1975 Social Secretary

1977 Stockdale Cup (2^nd Gde) “Semi-Finalists”

1977 Stockdale Cup (2^nd Gde) “Most Improved”

1979 Stockdale Cup (2^nd Gde) “Minor Premiers” & “Premiers”

1982 Judd Cup (4th Gde) “Minor Premiers” & “Premiers”

1982 Judd Cup (4th Gde) - "Best Forward" & “Best & Fairest”

1984 Judd Cup (4th Gde) “Finalists” - "Best Forward" & “Best & Fairest”

1984 Judd Cup (4th Gde) "Best Forward" & “Best & Fairest”

1985 Blunt Cup (3^rd Gde) “Semi-Finalists”

1985 Blunt Cup (3^rd Gde) - "Best Forward" & “Best & Fairest”

1985 “The President’s Player of the Year”

1986 Sutherland Cup (5th Gde) “Minor Premiers” & “Premiers”

1987 Whiddon Cup (3^rd Gde) “Grand Finalists”

1987 15 Years’ Service

1988 Judd Cup (4th Gde) “Minor Premiers” & “Premiers”

2021 “Ray Eardley Medallist” for Outstanding Service to Waverley Rugby

SOME OF THE MANY ALUMNI RESPONSES:

"So sad, he was a great bloke."

"A sad day indeed. Jack’s life gone too soon."

"That is very sad news. He was a good fella and a good team man."

"Another good man lost too early. Rest in Peace Jack."

According to Dave Hawkins, Club Captain 1971-78, and President 1979-80:

"People would ask Jack on a big night out, 'When are we going home?' - but Jack never did!

Jack was one of the great clubmen. He would play and backup when we were short - even when he had never gone to bed!"

According to Dr Tom Hickie, Social Secretary 1980-82 and President 1983-88:

"Jack Lucas was one of those who made Waverley.

When we relegated at the end of 1984, Jack Lucas stepped up and helped lay the foundaton for our golden era from 1986-1992."

A big heart. Bled Waverley. Great dry humour. Loved by so many.

RIP OUR JACK!

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"BLUE & GOLD DAY"

Last home game for 2022

Saturday week, 20th August 2022

Waverley v Petersham

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