On Sunday the 14th of September, the Coogee Dolphins produced one of their gutsiest performances to date in South's Juniors' 100 year old competition.

After dominating the first twenty minutes, the Dolphins scored two hard-earned tries to lead the 2008 Minor Premiers Moore Park  8 - 0. However with ten minutes to go until half-time Moore Park scored under the posts to reduce the margin to 8 - 6.  

Moore Park scored two tries in the first 10 minutes of the second half to lead 8 - 16. With 20 minutes remaining in the game, the Dolphins had a scrum ten metres from their own tryline. A sense of déjà vu was upon us - only two weeks earlier Moore Park had been in a similar position, only to put another 20 points on us. But today was different. Today, supporters were treated to the biggest comeback I can remember.

From that scrum, we rucked it out to the half-way and kicked into the in-goal. Our team, thinking they had spotted a Great White, bolted down the field and tackled them in-goal for a restart. This turned the game. We soon crossed the tryline to close the lead to 14-16, with a little over eight minutes to go. With our forwards smashing the hapless Moore Park forwards like Flipper on steroids, we crossed again to snatch the lead 18- 16. With only a minute to go, we scored again to win 20-16.

Life is all about experiences. Being a part of a club that has been able to defend its Premiership title, beating the Minor Premiers both years to win that premiership, makes you appreciate what champions we have associated with our club. This has been one of the most positive experiences in my life. To everyone involved in our great club, I hope you are filled with pride and joy.

Dolphins Forever!

In loving memory of our Number 1 supporter, Johnno Ward RIP 2008.

Pat Byrne
President