Scoreboard
Water Polo
Men's and Women's National Leagues
Men: Sydney University Lions 6 (Alastair Visch 2, James Young, Scott Nicholson, Jeremy Davie, Lachlan Hollis goals) d University of Western Australia Torpedoes 5 (Kistamas Zsolt, Brad Mercer, Sasha Kovalenko, Joseph Balczer, Tom Jasper) at UWA Pool.
Sydney University 7 d Balmain Tigers 6 at Peter Montgomery Pool, Sydney University Sport and Fitness Centre.
Women: Sydney University Lions 16 (Alicia Brightwell 5, Gabby Wickman 3, Keesja Gofers 3, Casey Bowry 2, Alex Boyd, Melissa Hammond, Samara Davie goals) d UWA Torpedoes 5 (Matil Connor 2, Georgina Kovacs, Maggie Earl, Cathryn Earl, Jenna Sanders) at UWA Pool.
Balmain 10 d Sydney University 6 at Peter Montgomery Pool, Sydney University Sport and Fitness Centre.
Cricket
Sydney Grade competition - Round 14
First Grade: Parramatta 8(dec)-245 (Adam Turrell 65, Brenton Cherry 45, Luke Forbes 37, Michael Wood 28; Tom Keirath 3-76, Ian Moran 2-59) d Sydney University 226 (Tom Keirath 50, Josh Toyer 34 not out, Liam Robertson 30, Will Hay 26; Anthony Marr 3-59, Michael Wood 2-41, Daniel Jackson 2-45, Ben Martin 2-59) and 1-41 (Mark Faraday 23 not out) on the first innings at Sydney University No.1 Oval. Toss: Parramatta. Batted first: Sydney University. Points: Parramatta 6, Sydney University 0.
Second Grade: Sydney University 7(dec)-351 (Michael Culkoff 130 not out, Adam Theobald 92, Tim Ley 69 not out; James Parkinson 5-59, Luke Dempsey 2-50) d Parramatta 113 Michael Culkoff 7-25, Tim Ley 2-38) and 6-230 (Nicholas Bertus 89, Matt Windred 87; Shashi Keshar 2-45) on the first innings at Old Kings Oval. Toss: Sydney University. Batted first: Sydney University. Points: Sydney University 6, Parramatta 0.
Third Grade: Sydney University 226 (Jack Hammond 56, Suda Sivapalin 52, Matthew Gregory 38, Ken Huckle 26; Steve Karam 3-33, Peter Freney 3-57, James Pike 2-49) d Parramatta 195 (Luke Trudgett 52, Steve Karam 40, Ben Abbott 31, Tim Fragogianis 26 not out; Alasdair Grant 3-28, Dave Jessup 2-19, Brendon Smith 2-23) on the first innings at Sydney University No.2 Oval. Toss: Sydney University. Batted first: Sydney University. Points: Sydney University 6, Parramatta 0.
Fourth Grade: Parramatta 187 (Mark Ward 53, Scott Copperfield 32 not out, Ankur Patel 31; Kerrod McPherson 5-23, Josh Lawrence 2-30) d Sydney University 132 (Kerrod McPherson 33 not out, Josh Lawrence 23; Shane Cassell 4-32, Scott Copperfield 2-16, Jonathan Brayshaw 2-29) on the first innings at Merrylands Oval. Toss: Parramatta. Batted first: Parramatta. Points: Parramatta 6, Sydney University 0.
Fifth Grade: 7(dec)-285 (Jim Kazaglis 73, Benjamin Peacock 53 not out, Aaron Khongwar 36, Angus Glynne 34 not out) v Parramatta 48 (Virosh Poolasangandrum 4-2, Angus Glynne 3-11,Jim Kazaglis 2-10) and 7-204 (Jahangir Jadoon 97, Luke McNaught 60; James Rodgers 3-19) on the first innings at St Paul's College Oval. Toss: Parramatta. Batted first: Sydney University. Points: Sydney University 6, Parramatta 0.
Poidevin-Gray Shield - Semi-final
Penrith 1-191 (Jarryd Blake 91 not out, Tim Cummins 72 not out) d Sydney University 9-188 Ben Larkin 89 not out, Chris Jones 41; Max McNamara 5-21) at Howell Oval. Penrith to meet St George in final.
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Francis Hegerty
Francis first took up rowing in order to keep fit in the Rugby offseason, during his time at St Joseph's College in Sydney. Following his time at "Joeys", he undertook a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Sydney, as well as courses in Securities and Investments at the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. In 2002 he made the Australian under 23 Men's Eights crew, winning a bronze medal at the Under 23 World Titles in 2003.
Hegerty made his first Australian senior team in 2006, rowing in the Men's Four Crew that finished 15th at the World Championships. The following year the crew finished 12th at the World Titles, and missed out on automatic Olympic qualification as a result. The crew rallied, however, taking out the 2008 World Cup 2 title in Lucerne, Switzerland, as well as the final qualification regatta in Poland, to secure a place at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. All this despite losing Sydney University Boat Clubmate Matt Ryan just before the race to illness. Francis also rowed in the NSW crew that claimed the 2008 King's Cup, an event in which NSW has enjoyed success only 3 times in the last 24 years.
Hegerty and his team-mates in the men's coxless fours almost pulled off a major upset, leading with 200m to go in the final before being overtaken by the World Champion British crew. The Australians, the last four rowers to be selected in the Olympic squad, won a courageous silver medal. "It's more than you could dream about. I'm rapt, couldn't be prouder," Hegerty, a Sydney University Sports Scholarship holder, said after the race.
- Boat club members king for the day
- Four still pushing for Beijing
- Another seven Beijing bound
- Rowers take on the world
- Beijing squad could top 20
- Silver lining for University rowers
Send your fan mail to Francis Hegerty
Francis' Fan Mail
Dominic writes:
G'day Francis, have just read your profile on my new electric machine. Very good, though I was unable to find any reference to your Father, Mark. He, obviously, had no part in writing your profile! Best wishes for the future. Cous, Dominic.
[Tue 30/09/2008 10:50 AM]
Andrea writes:
Hi Francis, I'm really glad you made it to the finals. Truly excellent. I have everyone at work barracking for you. All power to you, were all behind you and so proud of you - always. Love Andrea.
[Fri 15/08/2008 9:37 AM]
Kieran writes:
Hey Franso, just wanting to let you know that the Maher family is right behind you and supporting you all the way. you have done a great job on your first Two heats keep up the good work, and keep your eye on the prize. by the way your looking good on TV, but your a lot taller in person. Show them what Aussies are made of - your Cuz Kieran.
[Fri 15/08/2008 9:37 AM]
Emma writes:
Hi Cuz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my goodness how exciting for you. Just wanted to add to your fan mail to tell you how proud I am of you and that no matter what happens you are a winner to all the Hegerty's (and that is not a small and undistinguished group!). Have a ball and wish you all team the best of luck. Thinking of you heaps and heaps and heaps!!!!! You're awesome. Lots of love Ems xxxxxxxxxxxxxoooooooooooooooooo.
[Fri 8/08/2008 5:42 PM]