February 2017 News
Above: Regatta Scene at Ballarat Regatta
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News covered below:
- Wanting photos?
- Henley-on-Yarra
- 150th APS Head of the River
- Reunion of 1970s lightweights
- Invitations to senior trials announced
- Vale Leisa Wilson
- Photos from NSW Champs
- New Member Profiles
- Nagambie Regatta Entries
- NSW Championships results
- Masters win at Lake Colac Regatta
- NSW Championships this weekend
- David Crawshay recognised at Rower of the Year Awards
- Susan Brosnan makes news in the Top End
- Pictures from Wendouree Ballarat
- Wendouree Ballarat Entries
- Vale Ron Richardson
- New Mercs tie
- Member Profiles
Wanting photos?
Published 26th February 2017
Your correspondent has attended most regattas this year with camera and so has a stock of photos of this season. Please advise if you need any: andrewguerin@rowinghistory-aus.info.
Henley-on-Yarra
Published 26th February 2017
Another great day at the Australian Henley regatta with all our young rowers winning.
Above: Men’s and Women’s Youth Eights and the Men’s B Eight together
Grand Challenge Cup for Open Eights – won by our under 23 squad of Andrew Burke, James McCann, Jack Lawrence, Angus Maloney, Callum Nott, Tom Hunt, Robert Black, Liam Donald, James Rook (cox)
Above: Presentation of the Grand Challenge Cup with coaches Simon Gadsden and David Pincus
Women’s Open Eights won by Mercantile – Meghan Hester, Kate Duggan, Amanda Bateman, Hannah Lewis, Olivia Sibillin, Madeleine Thomas, Addy Dunkley-Smith, Katrina Werry, Alexis Louise Hancock(c)
Doyle Challenge Cup for Men’s Under 21 eights won by Mercantile – James Robertson, Lennart Schiesswohl, Maximilian Hanna, Lachlan May, Alexander Wolf, Alexander Clarke, Benjamin Canham, Alexander Maycock, James Rook(c)
Above: Our crew not only won their own race by busted into the race before!!
Above: Presentation of the Doyle Challenge Cup
The Lord Mayor’s Challenge Cup for Women’s Under 21 Eights won by Mercantile – Annie Anezakis, Gemma Sibillin, Jessica Brommeyer, Michaella Ballas, India Lissa Dempsey, Ellie Tomanovits, Kirsten Green, Georgie Gleeson, Adelaide Cester (cox)
Above: Our crew racing
Above: Presentation of the Lord Mayor’s Challenge Cup
Men’s Lightweight Four won by Mercantile – Michael McNamara, Redmond Matthews, William Legge, Carl Tomczak
Above: Our four finishing their race
Above: Presentation of Lightweight Four by RV President (and father of bow Michael) Pat McNamara
Founders Challenge Cup for Men’s B Eights won by Mercantile – Alexander Kinsella, Charles Perkins, Ethan Seder, James Hoban, Joel Cain, Benjamin Keller, Samuel Lovejoy-Hall, Hugo Van De Graaf, James Rook (cox)
Above: Our crew winning the Founders Cup
Above: Presentation of the Founders Challenge Cup
150th APS Head of the River
Published 26th February 2017
As part of the Henley regatta and also as part of the 150th APS Head of the River celebrations was re-enactment of the first race using turn of last century equipment care of the Anglesea Sports and Recreation Society. The voluntary boatman of that club is former Mercs rower. His boats have been superbly restored.
The 150th APS Head of the River celebrations are being led by a former Mercs rower Stephen Webster who amongst other things introduced to the Henley Regatta various Alumni events with great success.
A celebration dinner for the 150th Head of the River will be held on 16th June 2017 at the MCG and further details will follow.
Reunion of 1970s rowers
Published 26th February 2017
Members flew in from interstate to have a reunion lunch on Friday 24th February 2017 at the Sandringham Club. Guest of honour was Marty Owen. The description of luncheon was perhaps a misnomer as the reunion continued into the night.
Above: The reunion gets underway with some pre-luncheon drinks. From the left David Palfreyman, Andrew Guerin, David Pincus, Martin Owen, David Bowen, Vicky Connolly, Jeff Lawrence, Mark Connolly, Steve Mollard, Ken Marshall, Lyall McCarthy, Ian Duthie, Andrew Briggs, Phil Ainsworth
Above: An earlier reunion of this group where they tried to row. It is good to see that good sense prevailed this time and they stuck to the bar. From the left: Malcom Robertson, David Bowen. James Adams, Andrew Briggs, Terry Phillips, Andrew Guerin, Ken Marshall, Jeff Lawrence, David Pincus and Glenn Robertson-Smith
Invitations to the senior selection trials announced
Published 20th February 2017
Rowing Australia announced invitations to the senior selection trials today which included the following Mercantile members:
Men’s sweep
- Robert Black
- Liam Donald
- Tom Hunt
- Callum Nott
- Angus Widdicombe
Lightweight Sculling
- Michael McNamara
- Red Matthews
Coxswains
- James Rook
Women’s Sweep
- Addy Dunkley-Smith
- Hannah Lewis
- Katrina Werry
There are some key names missing which your correspondent hopes is only injury related. More to follow.
Vale Leisa Wilson
Published 20th February 2017
Our sincere condolences to James Wilson on the loss of his mother Leisa after a long illness. Like James, his mother was a great athlete and well known member of the Australian rowing community. Her loss will be felt deeply.
A tribute on the Rowing Australia website provides more details – http://www.rowingaustralia.com.au/2017/02/20/vale-leisa-wilson-nee-paterson/
From Nagambie Regatta
Published 20th February 2017
Above: Gemma, Meghan and Faith look pretty happy about Meg’s win in the lightweights
Photos from NSW Champs
Published 19th February 2017
Above: Champion Men’s Lightweight pair of Will Legge and Carl Tomczak
Above: Men’s Under 21 pairs racing with Lennart Schiesswohl, Benjamin Canham taking Gold
Above: Mercs on the podium for the Champion Women’s Eight
Above: Champion Women’s Eight Presentation
New Member Profiles
Updated 19th February 2017
More member profiles have been added this month. From our current members we have added:
Martin Owen, probably one of greatest Captains who contemporaneously rebuilt the rowing strength of the Club whilst rebuilding the Clubhouse which had burnt down.
Also three of our very important members of yesteryear have been added to the member profiles.
Percy Ivens, one of Victoria’s greatest ever rower and sculler.
Frank Gibbs, champion rower and administrator for the Club. Also uncle of fellow member Allan Gibbs (desc) and great uncle of club member Peter Gibbs (desc).
C S Cunningham, the Club’s first inter-colonial representative and selector of 1912 Olympic eight.
Nagambie Regatta Entries
Published 15th November 2017
Another huge Mercs entry for Nagambie this weekend – see below.
Above: Mercs Men’s Youth Eight at Wendouree Ballarat Regatta
Above: Mercs Women’s Youth Eight at Wendouree Ballarat Regatta
The under 21 rowers and scullers again dominate our entries and we are expecting them to perform well. Go Mercs!
Above: The Mercs lightweight four at the Wendouree Ballarat Regatta
| Event | Crew | Athletes |
| MO2- | Mercantile | Jack Lawrence, Angus Maloney |
| MU232- | Mercantile | Andrew Burke, James McCann |
| MU212- | Mercantile 5 | Benjamin Keller, Joel Cain |
| MU212- | Mercantile 6 | Samuel Lovejoy-Hall, Charles Perkins |
| MU212- | Mercantile 1 | Lennart Schiesswohl, Benjamin Canham |
| MU212- | Mercantile 2 | James Robertson, Alexander Clarke |
| MU212- | Mercantile 3 | Lachlan May, Alexander Wolf |
| MU212- | Mercantile 4 | Maximilian Hanna, Alexander Maycock |
| MLW2- | Mercantile | William Legge, Carl Tomczak |
| MLW1X | Mercantile 1 | Michael McNamara |
| MLW1X | Mercantile 2 | Redmond Matthews |
| MLW1X | Mercantile 3 | Jayden Grey |
| FU212- | Mercantile 2 | Annie Anezakis, Ellie Tomanovits |
| FU212- | Mercantile 3 | Jessica Brommeyer, Michaella Ballas |
| FU212- | Mercantile 1 | Kirsten Green, Georgie Gleeson |
| FU211X | Mercantile 1 | Kathleen Hanson |
| FU211X | Mercantile 2 | Gemma Sibillin |
| FU211X | Mercantile 3 | Clare Ward |
| FLW1X | Mercantile | Meghan Hester |
| FLW1X | Mercantile | Faith Gasparini |
| MU214+ | Mercantile | Charles Perkins, Joel Cain, Benjamin Keller, Samuel Lovejoy-Hall, Alexis Louise Hancock(c) |
| FU214+ | Mercantile | Jessica Brommeyer, Michaella Ballas, Annie Anezakis, Ellie Tomanovits, Adelaide Cester(c) |
| MU218+ | Mercantile | James Robertson, Lennart Schiesswohl, Maximilian Hanna, Lachlan May, Alexander Wolf, Alexander Clarke, Benjamin Canham, Alexander Maycock, Alexis Louise Hancock(c) |
| FU218+ | Mercantile | Annie Anezakis, Clare Ward, Jessica Brommeyer, Michaella Ballas, India Lissa Dempsey, Ellie Tomanovits, Kirsten Green, Georgie Gleeson, Adelaide Cester(c) |
| MO4- | Mercantile | Jack Lawrence, James McCann, Andrew Burke, Angus Maloney |
NSW Championships Results
Published 13 February 2017
Despite the searing temperatures, our crews raced at Penrith with some success. For those who do not read the news, Penrith hit a record 46.5 degrees on Saturday! Fortunately the racing was concluded by 1pm on Saturday but the heats on Friday were conducted in great heat.
Of note:
- Mercantile represented in 6 of 13 entries in the women’s pair showing the depth of women’s sweep rowing at Mercs.
- Angus Widdicombe finishing second closely behind the Olympic pair
- In the men’s lightweight pairs, Mercs won well
- Men’s youth (U21) eight won and the women’s youth eight finished 3rd
- Men’s under 21 pair of Lennart Schiesswohl and Benjamin Canham won their final by a good margin with five of the eight crews in the final coming from Mercs.
The results follow:
WU21 1x – Gemma Sibillin – 5th
WU23 1x – Kate Duggan – 10th
MU23 1x – James Hoban 6th
W2- – Lucy Stephan [MUBC] and Jess Morrison – 3rd
W2- – Addy Dunkley-Smith and Katrina Werry – 4th
W2- – Katherine Michelmore [MUBC] and Hannah Lewis – 6th
W2- – Elise Franetic [MUBC] and India Dempsey – 7th
WU232- – Elise Franetic [MUBC] and India Dempsey – 4th
W2- – Olivia Sibillin and Madeleine Thomas – 8th
W2- -Georgia Stewart and Emma Fessey [MUBC]
WU232- – Georgia Stewart and Emma Fessey [MUBC] – 8th
M2- -Angus Widdicombe and Jack Hargreaves [SUBC] – 2nd
M2- – Liam Donald and Robert Black [Mosman] – 6th
M2- – Callum Nott and Tom Hunt – 8th
WLU23 1x – Meghan Hester – 5th
ML1x – Michael McNamara – 6th
ML1x – Red Matthews – 7th
ML2- – Will Legge and Carl Tomczak – 1st
WU218 – Annie Anezakis, Clare Ward, Jessica Brommeyer, Michaella Ballas, India Dempsey, Ellie Tomanovits, Kirstie Green, Georgie Gleeson, Cox: Adelaide Cester, Coach: Brigette Carlile- 3rd
MU218 – Jack Robertson, Lennart Schiesswohl, Maximilian Hanna, Lachlan May, Alexander Wolf, Alexander Clarke, Benjamin Canham, Alexander Maycock, Cox: Will Anders, Coach: John Saunders – 1st
M4- – Callum Nott, Tom Hunt, Robert Black [MOSM], Liam Donald – 4th
ML2x – James Wilson and Red Matthews – 5th
ML2x – Jayden Grey and Michael McNamara – 6th
M4+ – Jack Lawrence, James McCann, Andrew Burke, Angus Maloney, Cox: Alexis Hancock, Coach: David Pincus – 2nd
M4+ – Charles Perkins, Samuel Lovejoy-Hall, Joel Cain, Benjamin Keller, Cox: James Rook, Coach: John Saunders – 4th
MU232- – Jack Lawrence and Angus Maloney – 7th
MU232- – Andrew Burke and James McCann
W8 – India Dempsey, Meghan Hester, Amanda Bateman, Hannah Lewis, Olivia Sibillin, Madeleine Thomas, Addy Dunkley-Smith, Katrina Werry, Cox: Alexis Hancock – 3rd
M8 – William Legge, Carl Tomczak, Red Matthews, James Hoban, Tom Hunt, Callum Nott, Liam Donald, Angus Widdicombe, Cox: James Rook – 3rd
WU212 – Kirstie Green and Heorgie Gleeson – 4th
WU212 – Ellie Tomanovits and Annie Anezakis – 5th
WU212 – Jessica Brommeyer and MichaelaBallas – 7th
MU212 – Lennart Schiesswohl, Benjamin Canham, Coach: John Saunders – 1st
MU212 – Lachlan May, Alexander Wolf, Coach: John Saunders – 4th
MU212 – Jack Robertson, Alexander Clarke, Coach: John Saunders – 5th
MU212 – Maximilian Hanna, Alexander Maycock, Coach: John Saunders – 6th
MU212 – Benjamin Keller, Joel Cain, Coach: John Saunders – 8th
Masters win at Lake Colac Regatta
Published 13th February 2017
To make sure the elite rowers do not have these pages all to themselves, our masters put on the racing gear for the Lake Colac Regatta on the Barwon on Sunday 12th February with great success.
Above: The women’s four
The ladies put in a strong effort in the FM4+ (despite racing against an A crew!),
Above: The winning pair showing their bling
Colin Kimpton & Mike Dakic won the MM2- in fine fashion.
Above: The victorious four
The men’s four provided Val Dowell with some lovely bling for her first-ever cox job.
Val Dowell reports that: “it was a windy day, but the rain stayed away, so we all went home contented….and a little weary!”
NSW Championships this weekend
Published 8th February 2017
All our elite and under age rowers are at Penrith this weekend at the first selection event of the year. Our best and brightest will test themselves against the best from Australia.
We have so many entries, it took three trailer load of boats to get them to the regatta!
Good racing Mercs.
| Event | Crew | Athletes |
| CWU23 1x | Mercantile 1 | Amanda Bateman |
| CWU23 1x | Mercantile 2 | Kate Duggan |
| CWE 2- | Melbourne Uni/Mercantile-NTC-C | Jess Morrison [MERC], Lucy Stephan [MUBC], Coaches: John Keogh, Ellen Randell, Tom Westgarth |
| CWE 2- | Mercantile 2 | Olivia Sibillin, Madeleine Thomas |
| CWE 2- | Mercantile/Melbourne Uni | Elise Franetic [MUBC], India Dempsey [MERC] |
| CWE 2- | UTS/Mercantile | Georgia Stewart [MERC], Emma Fessey [UTS], Coach: David Gely |
| CWE 2- | Melbourne Uni/Mercantile-NTC-C | Hannah Lewis [MERC], Katherine Michelmore [MUBC], Coaches: John Keogh, Ellen Randell, Tom Westgarth |
| CWE 2- | Mercantile 1 | Addy Dunkley-Smith, Katrina Werry |
| CME 2- | Mercantile | Callum Nott, Tom Hunt |
| CME 2- | Mercantile/Mosman | Robert Black [MOSM], Liam Donald [MERC] |
| CME 2- | Mercantile/Sydney Uni-NTC-C | Jack Hargreaves [SUBC], Angus Widdicombe [MERC], Coaches: Ian Wright, Mark Prater, Andrew Randell |
| CMU23L 1x | Mercantile | Jayden Grey, Coach: David Colvin |
| CMEL 1x | Mercantile 1 | Michael McNamara, Coach: David Colvin |
| CMEL 1x | Mercantile 2 | Red Matthews, Coach: David Colvin |
| CWU21 1x | Mercantile | Gemma Sibillin, Coach: Brigette Carlile |
| CWU21L 1x | Mercantile | Clare Ward, Coach: Brigette Carlile |
| CWU23L 1x | Mercantile | Meghan Hester |
| CMEL 2- | Mercantile | William Legge, Carl Tomczak, Coach: David Colvin |
| CMU21 8+ | Mercantile | Jack Robertson, Lennart Schiesswohl, Maximilian Hanna, Lachlan May, Alexander Wolf, Alexander Clarke, Benjamin Canham, Alexander Maycock, Cox: Will Anders, Coach: John Saunders |
| CWE 2x | Mercantile/Melbourne | Ria Thompson [MELB], Amanda Bateman [MERC] |
| CME 2x | Mercantile/Melbourne Uni | Nicholas Stephenson [MUBC], James Hoban [MERC] |
| CWU21 8+ | Mercantile | Annie Anezakis, Clare Ward, Jessica Brommeyer, Michaella Ballas, India Dempsey, Ellie Tomanovits, Kirstie Green, Georgie Gleeson, Cox: Adelaide Cester, Coach: Brigette Carlile |
| CWE 4- | Adelaide Composite-NTC-C | Hannah Lewis [MERC], Katherine Michelmore [MUBC], Jessie Allen [SUBC], Molly Goodman [ADEL], Coaches: John Keogh, Ellen Randell, Tom Westgarth |
| CWE 4- | Melbourne Uni Composite-NTC-C | Leah Saunders [SRC], Kate Rowan [UQBC], Jess Morrison [MERC], Lucy Stephan [MUBC], Coaches: John Keogh, Ellen Randell, Tom Westgarth |
| CWE 4- | Mercantile | Olivia Sibillin, Madeleine Thomas, Addy Dunkley-Smith, Katrina Werry |
| CME 4- | Mercantile/Mosman | Callum Nott [MERC], Tom Hunt [MERC], Robert Black [MOSM], Liam Donald [MERC] |
| CME 4- | Sydney Composite-NTC-C | Darcy Wruck [COMM], Angus Widdicombe [MERC], Spencer Turrin [SRC], Joshua Hicks [SRC], Coaches: Ian Wright, Mark Prater, Andrew Randell |
| CWU23L 2x | Mercantile/Melbourne | Irene Makantasis [MELB], Meghan Hester [MERC] |
| CMEL 2x | Mercantile | Jayden Grey, Michael McNamara, Coach: David Colvin |
| CMEL 2x | Mercantile/Corio Bay | James Wilson [CORIO], Red Matthews [MERC], Coach: David Colvin |
| CME 4+ | Mercantile 1 | Charles Perkins, Samuel Lovejoy-Hall, Joel Cain, Benjamin Keller, Cox: James Rook, Coach: John Saunders |
| CME 4+ | Mercantile 2 | Jack Lawrence, James McCann, Andrew Burke, Angus Maloney, Cox: Alexis Hancock, Coach: David Pincus |
| CMU23 2- | Mercantile 2 | Jack Lawrence, Angus Maloney, Coach: David Pincus |
| CMU23 2- | Mercantile 1 | Andrew Burke, James McCann, Coach: David Pincus |
| CWU23 2- | Mercantile/Melbourne Uni | Elise Franetic [MUBC], India Dempsey [MERC] |
| CWU23 2- | UTS/Mercantile | Georgia Stewart [MERC], Emma Fessey [UTS], Coach: David Gely |
| CWE 8+ | Mercantile | India Dempsey, Meghan Hester, Amanda Bateman, Hannah Lewis, Olivia Sibillin, Madeleine Thomas, Addy Dunkley-Smith, Katrina Werry, Cox: Alexis Hancock |
| CME 8+ | Mercantile | William Legge, Carl Tomczak, Red Matthews, James Hoban, Tom Hunt, Callum Nott, Liam Donald, Angus Widdicombe, Cox: James Rook |
| CWU21 2- | Mercantile 1 | Kirstie Green, Georgie Gleeson, Coach: Brigette Carlile |
| CWU21 2- | Mercantile 3 | Jessica Brommeyer, Michaella Ballas, Coach: Brigette Carlile |
| CWU21 2- | Mercantile 2 | Ellie Tomanovits, Annie Anezakis, Coach: Brigette Carlile |
| CMU21 2- | Mercantile 1 | Lennart Schiesswohl, Benjamin Canham, Coach: John Saunders |
| CMU21 2- | Mercantile 3 | Lachlan May, Alexander Wolf, Coach: John Saunders |
| CMU21 2- | Mercantile 4 | Maximilian Hanna, Alexander Maycock, Coach: John Saunders |
| CMU21 2- | Mercantile 2 | Jack Robertson, Alexander Clarke, Coach: John Saunders |
| CMU21 2- | Mercantile 5 | Benjamin Keller, Joel Cain, Coach: John Saunders |
| CMU21 2- | Mercantile 6 | Samuel Lovejoy-Hall, Charles Perkins, Coach: John Saunders |
David Crawshay Recognised at the Rower of the Year award
Published 2nd February 2017
The retirement of one the Club’s, and also the sport’s greats, David Crawshay was recognised at the weekend at the Rower of the Year awards.
David’s rowing career has been stellar and includes an Olympic Championship in the double scull at Beijing in 2008. To find out more on this great man, go to his member profile.
The Rower of the Year Awards video wrap includes video of David and also other Mercantile members who were present: https://youtu.be/3ADVFEfqbgw
Above: David in the centre with other retiring athletes
Mercantile member make news in the Top End
Published 2nd February 2017
Susan Brosnan (nee Lee) is making news and doing good business in the Northern Territory selling cattle stations. Sue was not only our first woman Club Secretary, but a great Secretary and Club Member. You can find her member profile on this site. She is always fondly remembered by those who were members at that time. The article is very interesting.
We thank Nigel Adlam of Territory Q for permission to reproduce the article on our website.
Above: Susan making the cover of the Territory Q Magazine
Above the article
Wendouree Regatta Results
Published 13th February 2017
Good results at the Wendouree Ballarat Regatta for our Club.
Above: Women’s Under 21 eight win their final
Above: The men’s Under 21 eight do the same as the girls but with a compelling margin
Above: Michael McNamara and Jayden Grey win the lightweight double
Above: Meghan Hester looks happy after her win
Above: The winning U212 of Lennart Schiesswohl and Benjamin Canham
Above: Our open eight powers to victory
Wendouree Ballarat Entries
Published 2nd January 2017
Another huge entry from the Club for the two day Wendouree Ballarat Regatta this weekend. We get to see all our under 21 crews race this weekend.
Despite your correspondent being regatta referee, he will try and bring you some pictures from the racing.
| Event | Crew | Grade | Athletes |
| MO2- | Mercantile/Melbourne University | Andrew Burke, James McCann | |
| MU232- | Mercantile | Jack Lawrence, Angus Maloney | |
| MLW2- | Mercantile | William Legge, Carl Tomczak | |
| MU212- | Mercantile | Lennart Schiesswohl, Benjamin Canham | |
| MU212- | Mercantile | Lachlan May, Alexander Wolf | |
| MU212- | Mercantile | James Robertson, Alexander Clarke | |
| MU212- | Mercantile | Maximilian Hanna ,Alexander Maycock | |
| MU212- | Mercantile | Benjamin Keller, Joel Cain | |
| MU212- | Mercantile | Samuel Lovejoy-Hall, Charles Perkins | |
| FO2- | Melbourne University/Mercantile | Elise Franetic, India Lissa Dempsey | |
| FU212- | Mercantile | Kirsten Green, Georgie Gleeson | |
| FU212- | Mercantile | Jessica Brommeyer, Michaella Ballas | |
| FU212- | Mercantile | Ellie Tomanovits, Annie Anezakis | |
| MU231X | Mercantile | James Hoban | |
| MLW1X | Mercantile | Jayden Grey | |
| MLW1X | Mercantile | Michael McNamara | |
| FU231X | Mercantile | Kate Duggan | |
| FU231X | Mercantile | Amanda Bateman | |
| FU231X | Mercantile | Georgia Stewart | |
| FU211X | Mercantile | Gemma Sibillin | |
| FU211X | Mercantile | Clare Ward | |
| FU211X | Mercantile | Kathleen Hanson | |
| FLW1X | Mercantile | Meghan Hester | |
| FLW1X | Mercantile | Faith Gasparini | |
| MU214+ | Mercantile | Benjamin Keller, Joel Cain, Charles Perkins, Samuel Lovejoy-Hall, James Rook(c) | |
| MO8+ | Mercantile/Melbourne University | Michael McNamara, James Hoban, Angus Maloney, Jack Lawrence, James McCann, Andrew Burke, William Legge, Carl Tomczak, Alexis Louise Hancock(c) | |
| MLW2X | Mercantile | Jayden Grey, Michael McNamara | |
| FO2X | Melbourne RC/Mercantile | Ria Thompson, Amanda Bateman | |
| FU232X | Mercantile | Kate Duggan, Gemma Sibillin | |
| FU212X | Mercantile | Asia Letch, Kathleen Hanson | |
| MU218+ | Mercantile | James Robertson, Lennart Schiesswohl, Maximilian Hanna, Lachlan May, Alexander Wolf, Alexander Clarke, Benjamin Canham, Alexander Maycock, William Anders(c) | |
| FU218+ | Mercantile | Clare Ward, Jessica Brommeyer, Ellie Tomanovits, Annie Anezakis, Georgie Gleeson, Kirsten Green, Michaella Ballas, India Lissa Dempsey, Adelaide Cester(c) | |
| MO4- | Mercantile/Melbourne University | Andrew Burke, James McCann, Jack Lawrence, Angus Maloney | |
| MLW4- | Mercantile | Michael McNamara, Jayden Grey, William Legge, Carl Tomczak | |
| FO4X- | Mercantile | Faith Gasparini, Gemma Sibillin, Kate Duggan, Meghan Hester |
Vale Ron Richardson
Updated 2nd February 2017
The Cub sadly reports that one of our most esteemed members Roland “Thrasher” Richardson died on 27th January 2017 after a long illness. He was a person whose lived for the Club and its members. He was Mercantile to the boot straps.
His member profile will provide some background to this great member.
Our sincere condolences to Rosemary who has nursed him with such great care and love through his long illness.
The funeral will take place at St Josephs Malvern, 45 Stanhope Street, Malvern 3144 at 2pm Friday 3rd February.
Above: Thrasher Richardson
New Mercantile Ties Available
Republished 2nd February 2017
Jenny Fraumano has arranged for the creation of new Mercs ties – see below. The ties are silk and are only $35 each. A perfect Christmas present for any Mercs member who wears a tie. Jenny is only too please to sell you one – jennyf@fraumanoandassociates.com.
Above: The new Mercs tie
Member Profiles
Updated 2nd February 2017
The number of member profiles has now well exceeded 100. The first 100 down the next 1,000 to go. We wish to record profiles of all current and past members so please submit others to info@mercantile.org.au. Subject to editorial review, they will be published with the author’s name and date.
Thursday Masters Nights
Republished 2nd January 2017
Reminder that all masters rowers are welcome for a row on Thursday nights followed by a sausage sizzle and refreshments. Row at 6pm and sausage sizzle at 7.30pm. All welcome. Please call Andrew Guerin on 0417 554799 to get put on the weekly email.
Thursday nights after the row
Saturday Morning Breakfasts
Republished 3rd January 2017
The breakfast Mums are always looking for new people to assist them on a Saturday. Any volunteers would be most welcome and should call Jenny Fraumano on 0438 324307.
Mercantile Mums at work
Above: Breakfast on Melbourne Head day
