Blairgowrie
Alan Walsh of club sponsor Texacloth recently told Rugby Club Magazine , “ Originally from Ireland , I met my wife Suzannah and relocated to Scotland . I played for Perthshire and became involved with Brecon and then Dunkeld ’ s over 35s team which were joined by some Blair players becoming the Dunkeld Ospreys .
The Ospreys are a formidable team as many players are still relatively young and strong and have plenty of stamina and skill . I was mainly a back row player but as the years have passed I fit better into the 2nd row - not quite as quick as I use to be !
I turned out to play for Blair four times last season including 40 minutes in the Midlands Bowl final victory , as an impact player I tend to be brought on in the 2nd half to surprise the opposition you might say .
Andy McOuat asked me to give him one last season and at the age of 44 I thought why not , it will be a nice way to finish my playing career . I can ’ t speak highly enough of our coach Craig Ormiston , who for anyone who knows him is a no nonsense type character . Craig is very much respected by all of us .
My son Rowan is really enjoying his rugby as a nine year old at Blairgowrie playing for P4 and 5s and is a much better player than myself at his age . My daughter Lara I ’ m sure will be playing for the Under 6s ’ soon .
The Blairgowrie 1st XV has really grown this season and are a credit to themselves and their club . They
have matured greatly and are not reacting to the usual match incidents that they were previously . Good luck to everybody at the club on their continued growth !”
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