Sport
17 July, 2025
Blast from the past
THE Stanley River Wolves will don a special set of retro jerseys for their clash with the Nambour Crushers on Saturday, July 26, at Claude Bleakly Oval, Woodford.
The match coincides with the club’s inaugural “Old Boys Day” and will mark 50 years since the club’s first ever premiership win, achieved by their all-conquering Under-16 team in 1975.
A Grade captain Brad King, pictured in the commemorative kit, will wear jersey number 8 — the same number worn by 1975 U16 captain and lock, Jack Hume. Each jersey has been specially designed to honour the original side, bearing the names of the 17 players who took the field in that historic win.
There is a notable similarity between the current A Grade side and the 1975 Under-16s, with both teams undefeated at this same point in their respective seasons. Club President Sam Copper said that he hoped this was a good omen for Rivers this year.
Rivers had enjoyed a season-long winning streak until their most recent game against the Noosa Pirates, which saw them suffer their first loss of the year. Despite the setback, the Wolves remain at the top of the ladder on 48 points, with the Coolum Colts trailing four points behind in second place.
The special commemorative match and Old Boys Day are expected to draw strong local support, bringing past and present players together to celebrate five decades of club history. The event underscores the pride and tradition embedded in the Stanley River Wolves, as the club looks to honour its past while continuing its push for another premiership in 2025.
