The Picton Magpies and Thirlmere Roosters have honoured a former footballer by contesting the BJ Pendergast Memorial Shield on Sunday afternoon at Victoria Park in round one of the 2015 Group Six CRL premiership.
Pendergast passed away nine years ago, with the two clubs and local rivals meeting annually for a Shield in BJ’s name.
Pendergast’s father Geoff, still involved with the Picton club, spoke about the occasion, saying they’re very proud of the involvement of the two clubs.
Pendergast said both clubs have been very supportive of the Shield, with Sunday marking nine years since his son’s passing.
Pendergast said both clubs knew the significance of the day, and don’t hold back on the football field, which he sees as a mark of respect from both sides for their fallen son.
Picton won the match, with the family present at Victoria Park to present the Shield to the Magpies, pictured left, and mark BJ’s passing, with a minute’s silence after the match.
ROUND ONE RESULTS:
First Grade – Appin Dogs 40 Campbelltown City Kangaroos 36; Moss Vale Dragons 28 Mittagong Lions 22; The Oaks Tigers 30 Oakdale Workers 12; Camden Rams 32 Narellan Jets 16; Picton Magpies 42 Thirlmere Roosters 14.
Reserve Grade – Appin 14 Campbelltown City 26; Moss Vale 0 Mittagong 48; The Oaks 10 Oakdale 22; Camden 20 Narellan 10; Picton 16 Thirlmere 14.
Under 18-1 – Moss Vale 12 Warragamba Wombats 28; Camden 36 Narellan 0; Picton 10 Thirlmere 30. Campbelltown City – BYE
Second Division – Robertson Spuddies 24 Bundanoon Highlanders 16; Mt Annan Knights 18 Narellan Jets (White) 26; Picton Magpies 48 Bargo Bunnies 0; Bowral Blues 22 Warragamba Wombats 18. Narellan Jets (Blue) – BYE.
– MIKE SHEAN
