Hall Of Fame

The Associated Independent Colleges’ Hall of Fame recognizes the achievements of past students in their sporting endeavours post-school. The Hall of Fame celebrates the achievements of these talented athletes and that participation in AIC sporting competitions can be a catalyst to a professional sporting career. The AIC competition has been the sporting nursery of some of the most recognizable names in Australian sport.

To be inducted into the AIC Hall of Fame, athletes have been selected by their respective college. Each athlete has achieved success nationally or internationally in their chosen sport.  The inaugural induction of 25 athletes occurred in 2023, to coincide with celebrations marking 25 years of AIC Competition.

Each member College has a proud tradition in sport that precedes the formation of the AIC. To recognize the achievements of athletes from each school prior to 1999, “College Notables” are recognized in the AIC Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame will be regularly updated to acknowledge the continued achievements of former AIC students across the national and international sporting stage.

INAUGURAL 2023 INDUCTEES

Harris Andrews Harris Andrews

Harris Andrews

Australian Rules | Padua College
  • All-Australian selection 2019, 2020.
  • 186 AFL matches for Brisbane Lions 2015-present.
  • Captain AFL Under 22 team 2019.
  • AFL Draft 2014.
  • Brisbane Lions Co-Captain 2023.
Dane Bird-Smith Dane Bird-Smith

Dane Bird-Smith

Athletics | St Peters Lutheran College
  • Bronze medal 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.
  • Gold medal 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
  • World Athletics Championships 2013, 2015, 2017.
  • World Junior Championships 2010.
Charlie CameronCharlie Cameron

Charlie Cameron

Australian Rules | Marist College Ashgrove
  • All-Australian selection 2019, 2023.
  • 202 AFL matches. Adelaide Crows 2014-2017, Brisbane Lions 2018-present.
  • Brisbane Lions leading goalkicker 2019, 2020.
  • AFL grand final with Adelaide Crows 2017 and Brisbane Lions 2023.
  • AFL Draft 2014.
Jack Cartwright Jack Cartwright

Jack Cartwright

Swimming | St Peters Lutheran College
  • 2 Gold medals- 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
  • Gold medal, Silver medal 2022 World Championships.
  • 2017 World Championships.
  • 3 Silver medals- 2018 Pan Pacific Championships.
  • 4 Gold medals- 2016 Junior Pan Pacific Championships.
Cooper Cronk Cooper Cronk

Cooper Cronk

Rugby League | St Laurence's College
  • Australian International, 38 Tests 2007-2017.
  • Queensland State of Origin 22 matches 2010-2017.
  • 372 NRL matches for Melbourne Storm 2004-2017 and Sydney Roosters 2018-19.
  • NRL premierships 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019.
  • Clive Churchill Medal 2012.
  • Dally M Player of the Year 2013, 2016.
  • Dally M Halfback of the Year 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016.
  • Golden Boot Award 2016.
Pietro Figlioli Pietro Figlioli

Pietro Figlioli

Water Polo | Marist College Ashgrove
  • Five-time Olympian, representing Australia 2004, 2008 and Italy 2012, 2016 and 2020.
  • Silver medal 2012 London Olympics.
  • Bronze medal 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
  • Gold medal 2011 World Championships in Shanghai.
  • Bronze medal 2014 European Championships in Budapest.
Daniel Fox Daniel Fox

Daniel Fox

Swimming | Iona College
  • S14 Classification Swimmer.
  • Silver medal 2012 Summer Paralympics.
  • Bronze medal 200m Freestyle 2016 Rio Paralympics.
  • Gold medal 2014 Commonwealth Games.
  • Gold medals World Championships, Global games, Arafura Games, Can-Am Champs, Para Pan Pacs.
  • World record-holder S14 50m and 100m Freestyle.
Nick FrisbyNick Frisby

Nick Frisby

Rugby Union | Marist College Ashgrove
  • Australian International, four Tests with the Wallabies 2016.
  • 66 matches for Queensland Reds.
  • Australian Under 20 team for 2012 Junior World Championships.
Andrew Grant Andrew Grant

Andrew Grant

Volleyball | Marist College Ashgrove
  • Australian international with more than 200 matches.
  • International debut 2002.
  • 2012 London Olympics representative.
Tim Howard Tim Howard

Tim Howard

Hockey | Iona College
  • Silver medal 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
  • Gold medal 2022 Commonwealth Games.
  • Gold medal Champions Trophy Netherlands.
  • Australian Junior teams U18, U21.
  • 2014 Captain of Australian U18 team at Youth Olympic Games in China, winning Gold.
Sam Johnson Sam Johnson

Sam Johnson

Rugby Union | St Edmund's College
  • Scotland International- 20 Tests.
  • 2019 Rugby World Cup.
  • Two matches for Queensland Reds 2014.
  • 104 matches Glasgow Warriors 2015-2022.
  • Brive (France) 2023
  • Queensland /Australia A Schoolboys.
Damon Kelly Damon Kelly

Damon Kelly

Weightlifting | St Laurence's College
  • 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
  • 2012 London Olympic Games.
  • Silver medal 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
  • Gold medal 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.
  • Bronze medal 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
  • 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
  • Gold medal Commonwealth Championships 2012, 2016.
  • World Championships 2006, 2011.
Luke McLean Luke McLean

Luke McLean

Rugby Union | St Laurence's College
  • Italian International, 89 Tests 2008-2019.
  • Rugby World Cup 2011, 2015.
  • Professional rugby player 2010-2019.
  • SLC College Captain 2004.
Drew Mitchell Drew Mitchell

Drew Mitchell

Rugby Union | St Patrick's College
  • Australian International, 71 Tests 2005-2016.
  • Rugby World Cup 2007, 2011, 2015.
  • Leading tryscorer in all World Cup matches for Australia.
  • Queensland Reds 35 matches 2004-2006.
  • Western Force 38 matches 2007-2009.
  • NSW Waratahs 39 matches 2010-2013.
  • Australian Schoolboys 2001.
Ben Mowen Ben Mowen

Ben Mowen

Rugby Union | Villanova College
  • Australian International, Australian Captain.
  • 15 Tests 2013-2014.
  • Queensland Reds 1 match 2006.
  • NSW Waratahs 40 matches 2008-2011.
  • ACT Brumbies 50 matches 2012-2014.
  • Australian Under 21.
Tom O’Toole Tom O’Toole

Tom O’Toole

Rugby Union | Padua College
  • Ireland International, 12 Tests 2021-.
  • Selection in Irish Under 18, Under 19 and Under 20 teams.
  • 2023 Rugby World Cup Player.
  • 2018 Ulster Academy Player of the Year.
Simon Patmore OAM Simon Patmore OAM

Simon Patmore OAM

Athletics, Snowboard Cross | St Patrick's College
  • Gold medal (Snowboard Cross), Bronze medal (Banked Slalom) 2018 PyeongChang Winter Paralympics.
  • 2018 PyeongChang Winter Paralympics.
  • Bronze medal (Athletics) 2012 London Paralympics.
  • Gold medal (Athletics) 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.
  • Silver medal (Snowboard Cross) 2019 World Championships.
  • Bronze medal (Athletics) 2011 world championships.
  • First Australian to win a medal at summer and winter Paralympics.
David Shillington David Shillington

David Shillington

Rugby League | Padua College
  • Australian International, 14 matches 2009-2012.
  • Eight State of Origin appearances for Queensland, 2009-2013.
  • 215 NRL matches 2005-2016 for Sydney Roosters, Canberra Raiders, Gold Coast Titans.
Grant Sorensen Grant Sorensen

Grant Sorensen

Volleyball | St Edmund's College
  • Australian Junior Volleyball Team 1999-2000.
  • Australian Men’s Volleyball Team 2001-2004 (75 matches).
  • Asian Championships 2001 (Korea).
  • World Championships 2002 (Argentina).
  • Austrian Professional League 2002-2003
  • 2004 Athens Olympics.
  • Queensland Pirates 2000-2002 & 2005-2010.
Moses SoroviMoses Sorovi

Moses Sorovi

Rugby Union | St Peters Lutheran College
  • Fijian International, two Tests 2021.
  • 37 matches Queensland Reds 2017-2021.
  • 2 matches Melbourne Rebels 2022-present.
  • Australian Schoolboys 2013.
James Stannard James Stannard

James Stannard

Rugby Union | St Edmund's College
  • Australian Rugby Sevens 2010-2018.
  • 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
  • Silver medal 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.
  • Bronze medal 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
  • 29 matches for Western Force (2008, 2011-12).
  • Two matches for ACT Brumbies (2009-10).
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Rugby League | Iona College
  • New Zealand International, 33 Tests 2009-present.
  • 298 NRL matches 2009- for Sydney Roosters and Manly Sea Eagles.
  • NRL premierships 2013, 2018, 2019.
  • NRL grand finalist 2010.
  • Australian Under 19 Rugby Union representative.
Christian Welch Christian Welch

Christian Welch

Rugby League | Villanova College
  • Queensland State of Origin representative, six matches 2019-2021.
  • 143 NRL matches with Melbourne Storm 2015-present.
  • NRL premiership 2020.
  • NRL grand finalist 2016, 2018.
  • Queensland Under 20.
Brendan Whitecross Brendan Whitecross

Brendan Whitecross

Australian Rules | St Patrick's College
  • 111 AFL matches for Hawthorn 2008-2018.
  • 2009 Hawthorn Most Improved Player.
  • Queensland Under 18 2007.
  • Australian Under 17 tour to South Africa 2007.
  • AFL draft 2007.
Michael Zullo Michael Zullo

Michael Zullo

Football | Villanova College
  • Australian International, 10 matches Socceroos 2009-2013.
  • Brisbane Roar 53 matches 2007-2010.
  • Adelaide United 24 matches 2013-2014.
  • Melbourne City 15 matches 2015-2016.
  • Sydney FC 85 matches 2016-2022.
  • Australian Under 23.

AIC COLLEGE NOTABLES

Associated Independent Colleges has unveiled a further list of sporting greats in their College Notables, to celebrate 25 years of AIC sport.

The list from the eight member Colleges is a list of students who attended the Colleges prior to the inception of AIC in 1999. Each College has chosen its inductees based on their performances but also their contribution to their sports and schools.

IONA COLLEGE
Ashley Callus (Swimming), Graham Quinn (Rugby League) and Chris Hill (Triathlon)

MARIST COLLEGE ASHGROVE
Des Connor (Rugby Union), John Eales (Rugby Union), Matthew Hayden (Cricket) and Michael Bohl (Elite Swim Coach)

PADUA COLLEGE
Paul Vautin (Rugby League), Peter Nowill (Athletics) and Joel Howley (Water Ski)

ST EDMUND’S COLLEGE
Noel Kelly, Paul McLean (Rugby Union), and Jeff McLean (Rugby Union)

ST LAURENCE’S COLLEGE
Bill Tyquin (Rugby League), Dan Crowley (Rugby Union) and Ken Fletcher (Tennis)

ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE
Bob Joyce (Cricket), Brendan Creevey (Cricket) and Michael Crocker (Rugby League)

ST PETERS LUTHERAN COLLEGE
Damian Marsh (Athletics), Rod Hauser (Rugby Union) and Mark Harris (Rugby League)

VILLANOVA COLLEGE
Andrew Slack (Rugby Union), Chris Simpson (Cricket) and Brad Meyers (Rugby League)