From pip gordon
Thank you to the Canadian families and hosts for all you provided. Thank you to the Australian families for giving us hours of entertainment on this website. Thank you to the various photographers for their contribution. Thank you to the coaches who provided a safe but hugely fun time and thank you to Phil. You created an experience that these fellows will remember all their lives. We have all been extremely lucky to be part of it. pip
From Waterhouse
Way to go boys!! Congrats on a fantastic tour and showing those crazy Canucks a thing or two on the rugby pitch!!
We are all very proud of you boys!!
From Rogers Family
To Phill, coaches and team,
Congratulations on your successful tour of Canada. We have been following with interest and are so proud of all the effort and hardwork that you have put into the tour. Phill we know how physically and mentally you have strived to make this tour the best it can be. Rugby has been a major influence in your school and professional life and I'm sure this tour will have a life long impact on the boys.
PS: What have you done to your hair??
Much love from all your family.
Response: Second that from the Roving Photographer....Phill has been a tower of strength throughout! PC
From Maureen Gravell
Well done redlands! Enjoy your day in Victoria, look out for all the English type Tea Rooms, quaint and so English!
Its a beauttiful city, The Grand Empress Hotel, Wharf, etc. Have a great trip home. Hope you managed to see Shawnigan School, and cousins for Brad. Go well, Maureen S.A. Gran and supporter.
From Gayle Mason
Hi Everyone,
Wish Dave and Lochie a speedy recovery!!
I was looking at the recent photos and like most of you trying to spot my son. I think I have just seen a close up of Cam's hair and like many of you will be rushing to the hairdresser before the beginning of term!! Thankfully he doesn't appear to have the speed stripes that he came home with after a club tour to Canberra.....they take much longer to grow out!!!!
Looking forward to seeing you all at the airport on Sunday.
PS I have enjoyed reading everyone's messages.
From the Hardings
Well done lads; what a fabulous result! 4 from 4, we couldn't have asked for more... and some sharp haircuts to boot... cannot wait to see them! very sorry to see David picking up another injury though. Hope it heals fast. Looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday. Enjoy the last leg (no pun intended Dave!) of the trip.
From Kay Coates
Sorry to hear about your injury Dave :( Robbie will miss you in the front row. Shame the only way they could try to stop Spatchy was by trying to knock him out! One tough little guy!
Look forwards to seeing you all Sunday morning - hopefully the sun might come out for your return!
Once again, well done boys.
From Penny Turnbull
HI Jack! I have just arrived back from Diamond Beach to hear about your final win.What a great effort from the Redlands squad!!!The photos show some very interesting haircuts!We all look forward to seeing you at the airport on Sunday morning.Enjoy the flight home,love Mum
From Heather Gough
WHAT A BRILLIANT TEAM Congratulations to everyone involved especially Phill and Peter for their hard work over many months. Thankyou.
At least Dave will get a good seat home but what a shame. Time to do a study on Canadian health versus Australian maybe!
Have a good time with R and R and a safe trip home See you Sunday am
Heather Jack and Rob -Doug Gough's fan club
From Jeremy
Can someone please remind Pigeon not to forget the Musgo!
And, commiserations to David and Lachy. Hope you guys recover soon.
Cheers
Jeremy
From Dawn Hassett
Congratulations to the Redlands team - well done, quite something.
Great photos and enjoy the end of your tour. Alex has been following your tour keenly Robbie.
Auntie Dawn
Response: Thanks Dawn, Dec & Alex. It has been alot of fun. Robbie
From stuart mckibbin
Phill and the Team,
Well done on a great tour - many thanks to all the coaches for a great effort - really disappointed to here of David and Lcchy injuries - here's to a quick recovery - have a fun time to finish up the Tout
Best Wishes
Stuart McK
From Bec
Well Done Phill and the team!!!
CONGRATS on being undefeated for the tour hopefully the season will be as successful. Phill the last 3 months of 12 hour days has finally paid off. The success of the tour is a clear indication of the amount of time, hard work and dedication that has gone into the tour preparation. Im so proud of you. Looking forward to having you home. X
Response: Thanks babe, I'm looking forward to getting home to you. See you soon.
From Jeremy
I hope I got the maths right, but looks like you guys have romped through this tour 145-15!
Congratulations! Statues in your honour are now being erected on Military Road.
Pigeon, we're looking forward to seeing you on Sunday.
Cheers
Pops
From Colin Isaac
Bllluuue.......Gold......Bluue....Gold...Bllue...G
old..Blue.Gold..BlueGoldBlueGold.....congratulatio
ns guys!...and well done coaches. Great result. Time to celebrate before heading home. Brad, big hugs for your cousins!!. Cheers! Colin
From A Don
Why am I reminded of the old saying ... 'There is only one week between a good haircut and a bad one' ?
Hey Jus need some more poses man. The Big Kahuna was here and hung out with Rupie, Scragg and Wattsy
From Granny Coates
Congratulations to all the Redland players. 4/4 is fantastic and seems to me that you have benefitted from some very special coaches. Congratultions and thanks to them. I have so enjoyed following the Tour through my computer. So sorry about the injuries but hope to hear better news of them soon. Robbie looks as if he's only held together with sticky tape but I'm sure Kay and Amelia will provide the necessary TLC. Keep fit for your next events.Safe journey home and enjoy the memories of this wonderful experience.
From Robbies Mum
Well done boys!!! 4/4 :)
A big thank you to Phill and all the coaches, and a HUGE thank you to all the Canadian families who welcomed our boys into their homes and helped them to have such an enjoyable time.
Kay Coates
From Robbies Sister
Well done boys for 4/4
Looking forwards to seeing you all bright and early Sunday morning.
Enjoy your last couple of days.
Amelia
From Greg Creecy
Well done boys - another win! Special thanks to all coaches, support staff, supporters and the host families for looking after the team. Looking forward to the home coming on Sunday. Look after yourselves and each other.
Greg
From The Dickos
Many thanks to the photographer and roving reporters.. we feel like we have been there with you.
Well done Ben on another win
From Carolyn(Nick's Mum)
CONGRATS!
And a very big THANK YOU to the staff and the host families for making this an amazing boys own adventure.
X Carolyn/Mum
From Gayle Mason
Hi Cam and everyone, I just heard you had your 4th and final win.....Fab!! The wins wil be the icing on the cake for this fabulous tour. Make sure you give your coaches and support staff a big thankyou for the trip and especially Peter Coates as he put so much effort into making it happen for you all!!
Cam just another trip down memory lane. Do you remember we stayed a couple of days at Cameron lake when we visited Canada. Its the place you burnt your hand on a marshmallow!!
Really looking forward to seeing you Cam. Sadly the weather at Smiths Lake has been dreadful...we ll have to do another trip...this time with you...when the weather is better. Lots of love Mum xxx
Ps any chance of some personal communication. You have gone quieter as the tour has progressed!!xxxxxxx
From Morrows
Undefeated! Well done to the team, coaches and to Peter for keeping us all up to date with the scores and the trip.
Looking forwrad to your safe return after what seems to have been a brilliant trip.
Enjoy your last few days.
Trevr, Liz, Sarah & Hannah Morrow
From The Godfather ( Cam'
Big Hi from all of us in Edinburgh Cam - top results and obviously a fantastic tour. Pix are great - good to see another number 10 in the family after Struan's move to 12!
Good luck to all the team for the rest of the tour - we'll keep up with the rest of it.