The Cup has returned!
In a thrilling showdown at Edwin Flack Park on Friday 25 July, Scotch College’s 1st XVIII claimed victory in the legendary Cordner-Eggleston Cup, overcoming Melbourne Grammar in a fiercely contested match.
This iconic fixture — the oldest football rivalry in Australia, dating back to 1858 — is a celebration of tradition, sportsmanship, and school spirit. Despite the icy conditions, the crowd turned out in force and were rewarded with an intense finish that kept everyone on edge until the final siren.
Go Scotch!
Earlier in the day, members of the decade First and Open football teams joined parents of the 1st XVIII teams from both schools for reunion lunch at Melbourne Grammar. Guest speaker Tom Hawkins (OM 2006) and his father, Jack Hawkins (OM 1972) shared stories from their football careers. Scotch Old Boys from the 1955, 1965, 1985, 1995 and 2005 teams attended, noting the impressive turnout of players from the 1985 team! Photos of the lunch are available on OSCAConnect, click here.
The Scotch College Archives have recently identified and digitised the oldest footage of Scotch College football. The match was played at the MCG (Melbourne Grammar’s home ground in the day) on 24 July 1930, resulting in a win for Melbourne Grammar by 2 points – 8.11.59 to 7.15.57. Three members of the Scotch team went on to play VFL football; John Foster (’30) played for the Melbourne Football Club from 1935 to 1938, Fred Sayer (’30) played for Hawthorn Football Club from 1933 to 1934 and Alan Story (’32) played for the Hawthorn Football Club in 1932, 1935 and 1942-1944.
Luke Hume (’96) recently sent through some footage of the very wet and wild Cordner-Eggleston match in 1995 when Scotch claimed the Cup.
