Written by Lance Henry
Treasurer, FOL Central Coast Committee.
On a crisp Sunday morning, the same day of the 2024 Rugby League Grand Final, 128 keen golfers teed off at Shelly Beach Golf Club… an outstanding location on NSW’s Central Coast. While full of spirited ambience for their fellow course mates, it was obvious to everyone that all steely eyes were focused on capturing the prize of the day: winning the Allan Foskett Memorial Trophy.
In recognition of the NRL events that were destined to be played out later in the evening, all players were requested to proudly wear the colours of the rugby league team throughout the day.
The Allan Foskett Memorial trophy is in memory of Allan, who passed away in late 2022. ‘Alby’ was a well-known rugby league identify on the Central Coast, who progressed from a local coach to a NSW Country selector in 1982, as well as a selector for the NSW State of Origin squad in that same year.
Established over 60 years ago. the ‘Early Morning Moaners’ is a social club within the Shelly Beach Golf Club. By way of supporting those rugby league people in need of a helping hand, the Moaners agreed that all funds raised on the day were donated to the Family of League Foundation.
In many ways the Early Morning Moaners Grand Final event epitomises the Family of League’s core values, as their focus is to assist those in need within our footy community.
The Family of League appreciates the Moaners continued support and their generous donation from monies raised on the day.
Photo (L-R) Early Morning Moaners: Carlo Chiofalo, Paul McPhail and Jock Morris.