Scotch College

Cordner-Eggleston Cup

The Scotch College 1st XVIII comprehensively defeated Melbourne Grammar School on Friday, 5 August to reclaim the coveted Corner-Eggleston Cup. Over 3000 people were at Scotch to witness the boys kick five goals to nil into the breeze in the first quarter to effectively seal the match. The boys eventually won the match by 67 points (Scotch College 20.7.127 def. MGS 9.6.60) and, in doing so, denied Melbourne Grammar the 2005 APS Premiership. The Premiership was won by Haileybury.

1858 Club Breakfast

Over 400 people attended the 2005 1858 Club Cordner-Eggleston Cup Breakfast in August, which featured Essendon Brownlow Medallist James Hird as guest speaker. Graeme ‘Smokey’ Dawson again MC’d the function with great distinction and predicted that the big match would be a draw! Bruce Brown again provided a contextual narration The 1858 Club appreciates the support of all those who attended as it continues with its endeavors to support football at Scotch College.