Sport
6 August, 2025
Wolves Old Boys Day
THE Stanley River Wolves Club marked the 50th anniversary of its first premiership, with its annual Old Boys Day on Saturday, July 26.
Just a year after the club was founded, the Under-16 Boys side claimed their maiden title in 1975. On Saturday, the majority of that historic team returned to reminisce, reconnect and celebrate the club’s legacy.
In tribute, the club recreated the original 1975 jerseys, each emblazoned with the names of the premiership players. The A Grade Men’s team donned the retro kits in a dominant 68–4 victory over the Nambour Crushers—the same opponent from the 1975 decider.
Club president Sam Cooper said the reunion drew a strong turnout. “We’ve always held Old Boys Days every year, but we’ve never focused on a specific team or players,” he said. “They were definitely looking forward to doing this event again next year, we will pick another team next year and honour them, and keep it rolling on.”
Mr Cooper said the jerseys were a source of pride for the players. “The boys spoke about it in the sheds before the game, about how special it is to be wearing the jerseys with all the old names on them,” he said. “Everyone had something to play for and someone to represent on the field, they all bought into it which was fantastic for the club.”
A new award—the Ronnie Prior Medal—was also introduced in honour of the 1975 coach. “Ronnie’s son was in the team, so he presented the Ronnie Prior medal on the night,” Mr Cooper said. “Stanley Rivers’ interchange player, Taylor Brown, won it for the first time, which was great for him.”
The A Grade win also secured the Wolves the minor premiership, just a year after they finished the season with the wooden spoon.
