Kiama Rugby’s opening game on 13 April didn’t only mark the club’s first win of the season, but also Scott Duncan’s 300th game for the club. 

The Bugle caught up with the long-time Kiama player, as he reflected on this impressive milestone. Duncan becomes the seventh player in the club history with 300 games under his belt.

How was it running out for your 300th game?

“Pretty emotional, actually. Everyone, friends, family and the whole club, were there supporting me. My dad passed away earlier this year, in February. He had supported me during my whole career. We had spoken a lot about my 300th game. It was a funny feeling that he wasn’t there,” Duncan says.

“When Mick Cook and Al Marsden, former players, presented me with the jersey ahead of the game, they said that dad’s looking over me.”

Reflecting back, is there any game or any period that has stood out in particular?

“Look, we were pretty successful in the early 2000s. We won a couple of grand finals.”

Kiama Rugby won the first grade premierships in 2002 and 2003, and the Illawarra club championship in 2003.

“Every game, I’ve really enjoyed. All the people that I’ve met. Every time I go to New Zealand, I visit people. I know guys in Ireland,” Duncan adds. 

What are you looking forward to this season?

“Just that the club has recruited really well. It’s probably the youngest second grade I’ve ever seen. Lots of really good juniors. It’s shaping up to be a cracking year,” he concludes.

Quick facts

Age: Turning 42 this May

Born and bred: Kiama

Home club: Kiama Rugby Football Club (I started playing for Kiama Rugby in the juniors in 1995).

Position: I play in the forwards mostly at #8. But when I was younger (and faster), I played at #7 (openside flanker). I can also play inside centre, if called upon.