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IN THE BEGINNING
\n\nAlthough our club history can be traced back a little further, the Asquith Magpies came into formal existance in 1953 when we first entered a team in the North Sydney District Junior Rugby League A Grade Competition.
\n\nWe were originally formed as the Asquith Sports Club and supported other sporting pursuits such as netball, cricket and little nippers. By the mid-1960's the huge growth in our number of rugby league teams, entry into the NSWRL Second Division Competition and a dream of one day having the Magpies compete at the highest level of the game, prompted the club to seek means to better finance the its activities. In 1968 we registered as a company to become Asquith Rugby League Club Limited and so enable us to progress the ambition of opening a licensed club. After much hard work this was achieved in 1979.
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HOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HISTORY
\n\nIn 2003 we celebrated our 50th Anniversary.
\n"Where the Stars Meet Under the Stars" by Adam Hawes gives a detailed account of the first 50 years of the club and can be purchased from the Leagues Club.
On Saturday 22 June 2013, the Asquith Magpies celebrated it's 60th Anniversary at the Asquith Leagues Club.
\n\nThe club's 1968 A Grade Premiership Team were present as were the Club's All Stars Team which was announced at our 50th anniversary in 2003.
\n\nIt was a great night with many of our club's directors, volunteers and family present. We were also graced by the presence of Hornsby’s local State Member Matt Kean and his partner and The Mayor Steve Russell.
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During the night, the club announced it's Team of The Decade. A key criteria for eligibility for being selected in that team was that a player played at least 2 years in the Asquith A Grade.
\n\nThe Asquith A Grade Team of the Decade is as follows.
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Fullback - Jason Mazcay
\nWingers - Clinton Stowers & James Workman
\nCentres - Adam Kalcina & Jeco Makatoa
\nFive Eight - Ben Shaw
\nHalf Back - Aaron Groom
\nLock - Ryan Wheeler
\nSecond Rowers - Pat Williamson & Lance Poka
\nProps - Mark Meredith & Desai Gupwell
\nHooker & Captain - Damian Fisher
Reserves - Joel Latham, Luke Jay,
\n\nReserves - Ina Papera & Robbie Williams
\n\nCoach - Paul Pollard
\nManager - Chris Caddy.
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TODAY
\n\nThe Asquith Leagues Club is one of the major licensed clubs in the area with approx. 8000 members, providing valuable financial and in kind support to rugby league, whilst maintaining its association with many sports carried under the old Asquith Sports Club banner.
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\nThe Asquith Magpies field teams from the Under 6’s right through to Senior Grades and our home games are played at Storey Park, Asquith.
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\nOUR MISSION STATEMENT
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\nThe Asquith Rugby League Club is dedicated to encouraging the participation in and development of rugby league football and to provide a pathway of opportunity for our players to reach the highest levels of the game. We are committed to educating our community on the values of good sportsmanship and participation in healthy sporting activities where everyone can become involved, thus building self-confidence, an appropriate attitude to competitiveness, an opportunity to make long-lasting friendships with people from a variety of backgrounds and most importantly enjoyment for all who participate.
'We develop good players and we develop good people'.
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\nOUR VISION
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\nTo always strive to be the most successful rugby league club in our district by demonstrating excellence in commitment, integrity, quality, unity and teamwork, from our most junior level to our highest senior level.
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Club Song (War Cry as it used to be known)
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\n\nOne, two, two and a half three
\nChick chicka boom
\nChick chicka boom
\nChick chicka chicka chick
\nboom boom boom
\nshish boom bah
\nshish boom bah
\nAsquith Asquith
\nrah rah rah
\nA-S-Q-U-I-T-H
\nAsquith
\nYou Ripper
Our Mini Magpies from Under 6's, 7's and 8's singing the Club Song
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