Success at St Brendan’s 2023 Rodeo
16 September, 2023
St Brendan’s College pulled off an incredible rodeo weekend, and we couldn’t be happier with the results!
With a whopping 5000 plus attendees, our annual rodeo was a roaring success. As Australia’s only school-based rodeo, we brought all the action with a full day of rodeo thrills, family fun, and heartfelt tributes, featuring over 400 competitors from the Australian Professional Rodeo Association.
Our students achieved the following outcomes at this year’s St Brendan’s College Rodeo, where we paid special tribute to the dedicated parent and avid College rodeo supporter, Geoff O’Connor, by dedicating our buckles in his honour:
SBC Geoff O’Connor Memorial Junior Steer
1. Reece Lahiff, | 2. Callum Gittens | 3. Mac Hayley | 4. Dusty Lonergam
SBC Geoff O’Connor Memorial Senior Steer
1. Sam Daley | 2. Jesse Remfrey | 3. Mac Hayley | 4. Caylen O’Dell
SBC Geoff O’Connor Memorial Junior Bull
1. Kye Bayles | 2. Sam Daley | 3. Ryan Brown/Evan Howell
During the professional rodeo, other achievements included:
• 2nd Dawson Foden – Second Division Bull Ride
• 3rd Jimmy McClelland – Second Division Bull Ride
• 2nd Jesse Remfrey – Second Division Saddle Bronc
• 3rd Cruz Leahy – Junior Team Roping and 1st in 12 and under Barrels
• 3rd Kayde Johnson – Junior Steer Ride
• 1st Jhett Diplock-Barron – Junior Bull Ride
• 1st Callum Gittens – 12-14 year Mini Bulls
A range of old boys from the College also took out wins throughout the day.
A huge shoutout to our amazing College staff and the incredible support of our sponsors and community.
Photo credit: Marogallery
