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Description and past winners
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Grand Challenge Cup
History
At the inaugural meeting of the Association held at "Dunraven", Clendon Road, Toorak, the residence of George Fairbairn, on 6 May 1903, it was agreed that "subscriptions be invited for the purpose of securing Challenge Cups; that the rules be those of the Henley-on-Thames Regatta and that the Cups be a facsimile of those rowed for at Henley."
Description
A two handled urn-shaped sterling silver cup, replicating the Grand Challenge Cup, a perpetual trophy awarded at Henley Royal Regatta and open to all established amateur clubs.
The whole of the bowl and circular base are decorated by embossing with foliate motifs of reeds and other aquatic plants rising from a stylistic representation of water around the base. The decoration forms cartouches on the front and back of the bowl.
The bifurcated cast handles are in foliate form and at their lower ends are attached to the bowl above applied cast human marks. The shaped rim of the bowl is applied with a foliate border.
Within the front cartouche is an embossed inscription - "GRAND CHALLENGE CUP" and in the rear cartouche is embossed the Melbourne Amateur Regatta emblem.
Marks
The hallmarks for Sheffield 1903/4 and the Makers' Mark for Walker & Hall are struck within the rear cartouche.
Past winners
| Event Name | Year | Winner | Crew List (if available) |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | Mar-04 | Ballarat RC | Bow: C Tulloch, 2: H. Thomas, 3: H Rowe, 4: F Cooper, 5: W D Dawson, 6: C E Suffren, 7: A Hall, Str: J B Suffren, Cox: B Arnold |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | Oct-04 | Ballarat RC: Time 6:02 |
Bow: C Tulloch, 2: H. Rowe, 3: E J Ryan, 4: F Cooper, 5: W D Dawson, 6: C E Suffren, 7: A Hall, Str: J B Suffren, Cox: G Fawcett |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1905 | Albert Park RC: Time 5: 30 |
Bow: J R Corteen, 2: C McDonell, 3: W C Low, 4: C H Kohn, 5: T Rider, 6: Charles Donald, 7: Harry J Whiting, Str: James Donald, Cox: Tom Buchanan |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1906 | Albert Park RC: Time 5: 52 |
Bow: H Green, 2: C H Powell, 3: W C Low, 4: C H Kohn, 5: T Rider, 6: Harry J Whiting, 7: M G Scott, Str: James Donald, Cox: B Arnold |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1907 | Mercantile RC: Time: 5:43 |
Bow: G Ferguson, 2: G Logan, 3: M C Brown, 4: M S McNaughton, 5: Arch L Dobbie, 6: William Potter, 7: Harold Lindgren, Str: Percy C Ivens, Cox: A Wickham |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1908 | Mercantile RC: Time: 4:52 |
Bow: G Ferguson, 2: G Logan, 3: M C Brown, 5: Arch L Dobbie, 6: M K Moss, 7: William Potter, Str: Harold Lindgren, Cox: A Wickham |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1909 | Albert Park RC | Bow: J Wright, 2: W Weeks, 3: J R Corteen, 4: R Conrick, 5: F Johnstone, 6: H Lindgren, 7: M Scott, Str: C H Kohn, Cox: W Munro |
| Grand Challenge(senior eights) | 1910 | MUBC | Bow: C P Halkyard, 2: A S F Dobson, 3: H Rabling, 4: S P Lyttle, 5: J H Dunston, 6: S J Campbell, 7: Harry Ross-Soden, Str: Simon Fraser, Cox: Edmonston |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1911 | Albert Park RC | Bow: C W Croft, 2: J Henderson, 3: H Lindgren, 4: L Davis, 5: L Pedder, 6: James Donald, 7: F Johnson, Str: Charles Donald, Cox: B Arnold |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1912 | Albert Park RC | Bow: C W Croft, 2: M C Boniwell, 3: H Lindgren, 4: H Dickenson, 5: W Needham, 6: L Davis, 7: S Pedder, Str: D Laird, Cox: B Arnold |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights | 1913 | Civil Service RC | Bow: J Harrison, 2: W J Cahill, 3: R Cunningham, 4: M Shea, 5: H Parker, 6: L J Jones, 7: B Nolan, Str: N S Walker, Cox; N Burdett |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1914 | MUBC | Bow: W I Hayes, 2: C S Wood, 3: E I Littlejohn, 4: A Spowers, 5: J S Cochrane, 6: R Abernethy, 7: J L Doubleday, Str: H Clive Disher, Cox: G P McIntyre |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1915 | No Regatta due to WW1 | |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1916 | No Regatta due to WW1 | |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1917 | No Regatta due to WW1 | |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1918 | No Regatta due to WW1 | |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1919 | Nagambie RC | Bow: C J Welch, 2: J S Vickers, 3: V M Sullivan, 4: W C Sullivan, 5: G Richards, 6: E T Vickers, 7: F Catlin, Str: W Heath, Cox: W C Sullivan |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1920 | Civil Service RC | |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1921 | Mercantile RC | |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1922 | Mercantile RC | |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1923 | Melbourne RC@ Time: 5 mins 44 seconds |
Crew (from stroke): H.B. Kirsch, R.M. Erck, E.J. Farrell, F.C. Borrman, A. McLaughlin, B.C. Edwards, H.Schlichting, T.S. Flint,Coxswain J. Bracey |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1924 | Melbourne University BC: Time: 4 mins 36 seconds |
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| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1925 | Essendon RC: Time: 5 mins 10 seconds |
Crew (from stroke): W.R. Fraser, J.G. Adam, G. Weatheritt, T.L. Mannix, H.E. Ricketts, D. Johnson, C.J. Richards, R.A. Jones, Coxswain A. King,Coach J.M Macfarlane |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1926 | Melbourne | |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1927 | Mosman RC: Time: 4 mins 50 seconds |
Crew (from stroke): H.L. Callaghan, I.B. Evans, C.B. Callaghan, A.O. Pfafflin, J.T. Vindin, N.I. Reynolds, S. Raper, F. Evans, Coxswain R.J. Daly Coach O.J. Wood |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1928 | Mosman RC (NSW): Time: 5 mins 14 seconds |
Crew (from stroke): H.L. Callaghan, I.B. Evans, C.B. Callaghan, A.O. Pfafflin, J.T. Vindin, N.I. Reynolds, J.T. Mitchell, F. Evans, Coxswain R. DalyCoach O.J. Wood |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1929 | Hawthorn RC: Time: 5 mins 28 seconds |
Crew (from stroke): V. Barker Hays, A. Duncan, T. Wicks, G. Coleman, H. James, G. Brooke, W.G. Lloyd, J. Murphy, Coxswain C. Brennan Coach G. Anderson |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1930 | Mercantile RC: Time: 5 mins 5 seconds |
Crew (from stroke): J. Bailey, F. Shore, D. Brooke, J. South, R. Bolton, H. Guinn, J. Campbell, G. Patterson, Coxswain M. Green Coach, Alex B. Sloan |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1931 | Mercantile RC: Time:5 mins 6 seconds |
Crew (from stroke):J.Bailey, F. Shore, D.G. Brooke, J. South, A. Finlay, H. Guinn, R. Bolton, G.Patterson, Coxswain M. Green, Coach J.M. Macfarlane |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1932 | Richmond RC: Time: 4 mins 50 seconds |
Crew (from stroke): M. Gardner, B.S. Thompson, L.J. Thompson, G. Whittaker, M. Edmunds, H. Negri, J. Dixon, V. Callaghan, Coxswain D. CalninCoach G. M. Hutton |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1933 | Richmond RC: Time: 5 mins 23 seconds |
Crew (from stroke): L.J. Thompson, B.S. Thompson, M. Gardner, G. Whitaker, J.B. Roberts, H. Negri, J. Dixon, W. Dennis, Coxswain D. Calnin, Coach G.M. Hutton |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1934 | London Rowing Club (UK): Time: 4 mins 37 seconds |
Crew (from stroke): T. Turner, W.A.T. Sambell, E.G.L. Howitt, D.J. Wilson, P.N. Carpmael, A.E.C. Drake, T.D.M. Boyland, R.J.D. Forbes, Coxswain H.D. Winkworth, Coach D.St.J. Gogarty |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1935 | NSW Police (NSW) Time: 4 mins 42 seconds |
Crew (from stroke): W. Mackney, A.B. Gould, W.E. Jordan, M.T. Wood, J.T. Fisher, L.A. Einsaar, D.G. Fergusson, W.G. Cross, Coxswain N. Ella, Coach G. Mackenzie |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1936 | North Shore RC (NSW) Time: 4 mins 49 seconds |
Crew (from stroke): R.R. Moody, B.A. Willis, F.S. Grace, D.G. Dawson, R.A. Crane, J.G. Myers, G.D. Macpherson, J.F. Watkin, Coxswain D.W. BowdenCoach D.W. Bowden |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1937 | NSW Police: Time: 5 mins 1 second |
Crew (from stroke): W. Mackney, A.B. Gould, J.T. Fisher, M.T. Wood, W. Kelly, L.A. Einsaar, T. Brennan, W.G. Cross, Coxswain N. Ella, Coaches R.J. Daly and G. Hancock |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1938 | Mercantile RC: Time: 4 mins 44 seconds |
Crew (from stroke)J. Bailey, S. Elder, W.G. Ross, G. Anderson, J. Clements, P. Black, P. Appleby, E. Varcoe, Coxswain J. Cowling, Coach Dr. R.A. Cooper |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1939 | No Entry | |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1946 | Haberfield RC (NSW): Time: 4 mins 29 seconds |
Crew (from stroke): Crew: Stroke L. Robinson, A. Eddie, C. Gogle, E. Eder, W. Winkworth, O. Ruffles, F. Smith, F. Smith, J. Eddie, Coxswain T. Healy, Coach Dr. J.A. Parkes |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1947 | Corio Bay RC Time: 5 mins 8 seconds |
Crew (from stroke): I. Everest, T. Hoffman, R. Barrow, G. Craven, S. Thomas, R. Wilson, S. Rau, D. Bridges, Coxswain D. Salmon, Coach A. Bell |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1948 | Melbourne RC | Crew (from stroke)J. Goddard, M. Christie, R. Boynton, E. Hayes, N. Wills, V. Davies, A.Wilkinson, W. Donaldson, Coxswain K. Carlton, Coach J. Mulcahy |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1949 | Melbourne University BC | Crew (from stroke) J.C. Everiat, A.G. Barrett, L.C. Weber, D.S. Macglashan, R.W. Buntine, O.McKay-Coltman, A.C. Kingsbury, D.D. Watson, Coxswain A.L. Bennett, Coach J.M. Ferguson |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1950 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): R.R. Aitken, W. Craig, L.L.B. Moll, H.B. Duncan, D. Olliff, J. Rowe, P. Macpherson, W. Wallace, Coxswain W. Bailey, Coach H.P. Shears |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1951 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): R.R. Aitken, A.G. Barrett, W.O. Granowski, D. Olliff, H.D. Duncan, J.D. Shears,W. Wallace, Coxswain W. Bailey, Coach N.W. Cairnes |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1952 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): R.R. Aitken, A.G. Barrett, B.J. Doyle, G. Manton, W.O. Granowski, H.D. Duncan, J.S. Rowe, W.L. Wallace, Coxswain W.M. Bailey, Coach H.P. Shears |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1953 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): B.J. Doyle, J.S. Rowe, C.B. Dawes, G.O. Manton, D. Olliff, J. Morganti, W.O. Granowski, W.L. Wallace, Coxswain P. Harrison, Coach N.W. Cairnes |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1954 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): unclear from programme |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1955 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): B.J. Doyle, J. Dartnell, W.O. Granowski, G.O.V. Manton, C.B. Dawes, J. Morganti, D. Boykett, H. Frederico, Coxswain N. Hewitt, Coach N.W. Cairnes |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1956 | Melbourne University BC | Crew (from stroke): J.G. Howden, A.C. Monger, T.R. Davies, A.M.H. Aikman, R.L. Simpson, J.M. Jelbart, L.E. Douglas, J.R. Colville, Coxswain R.G. Hyett, Coach D.L.S. Williams |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1957 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): D. Boykett, J. Morganti, G. McCall, W.S. Arnold, M.R. Keeley, H. Wallace-Mitchell, G.M. Taylor, H.R. Frederico, Coxswain N.W. Cairnes, Coach R.R. Aitken |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1958 | Melbourne University BC | Crew (from stroke): J.M. Jelbart, J.A. Hunt, R.L. Simpson, P.J. Gillon, T.B. Davies, M.R. Jones, C.E. McDonald, L.E. Douglas, Coxswain J. Cockbill, Coach L. Loyd Williams and R. Jelbart |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1959 | Melbourne University BC | Crew (from stroke): J. Howden, A. Monger, T. Davies, J. Hunt, P. Gillon, P. Guest, L. Douglas, P. Roff, Coxswain J. Cockbill, Coach D. Salmon |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1960 | Mercantile | Crew (from stroke): D.H. Boykett, S.H. Newcomb, C.J. De Guingand, L. Koekoer, D.W. Humprhis, D.A. Oliver, A.M. Cordell, Coxswain H.N. Hewitt, Coach N.W. Cairnes |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1961 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): D.H. Boykett, A.C. Monger, G.A. McCall, W.S. Arnold, M.G. Tomanovits, S.H. Newcomb, G.E. Speed, A.M. Cordell, Coxswain D. Palfreyman, Coach N.W. Cairnes |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1962 | Banks RC/Melbourne University BC composite | Crew (from stroke): Stroke W.N. Howell, P. Guest, T. Davies, M. Tomanovits, G.A. McCall, S. Newcomb, D. Stankovich, I.E. Douglas, Coxswain G. Norton, Coach A. Jacobsen |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1963 | Banks RC | Crew (from stroke): T.R. Davies, D. Stankovich, C.J. Lehman, P.M. Guest, B.J. Vear, J.P. Nettleton, A. Higgins, P.J. Fraser, Coxswain G.J. Norton, Coach A.N. Jacobsen |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1964 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): R.J. Garrard, P.J. Gillon, P.J. Ryan, M.F. McKenna, J.V. Hayes, A.F. Sinn, S.H. Newcomb, A.M. Walker, Coxswain C. Gilmour, Coach K.A. Bilney |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1965 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): D. Boykett, M. Tomanovits, C. Leach, M. McKenzie, P. Gillon, G. Boykett, M. McKenna, R. Garrard, Coxswain C. Gilmour, Coach H.R. Frederico |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1966 | Banks RC | Crew (from stroke): D. Ramage, P. Guest, I. McCann, C. Bartlett, T. Davies, G. Pohlner, B. Vear, D. Lean, Coxswain G. Godkin, Coach A. Jacobsen |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1967 | Adelaide University (SA) | Crew (from stroke): M. Jeffries, A. Ramsay, D. Bishop, J. Hume, R. Baker, M. Bone, B. Richardson, B. Russell, Coxswain P. Taylor, Coach W.L. Wallace and J. Ellis |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1968 | Adelaide University (SA) | Crew (from stroke): M. Jeffries, W. Hume, D. Bishop, A. Ramsay, P. Nolan, M. Magarey, R. Elleway, B. Southcott, Coxswain P. Lynch, Coach G. Taylor |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1969 | Sydney RC (NSW) | Crew (from stroke): A. Duval, M. Morgan, J. Fazio, J. Ranch, K. Mackney, G. Horsley, G. Pearce, J. Nickson, Coxswain A. Grover, Coach P.A. Cayzer |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1970 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): P. Philip, L. Ayres, J. Gumley, M. McKenzie, V. Mulder, M. Kerrin, R. Garrard, R. Negri, Coxswain M. Connoly, Coach K. McConville |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1971 | Monash University RC | Crew (from stroke): K.P. Jelbart, J.K. McKeand, E. Vahlmeyer, T.A.L. Stokes, P.C. Dane, D.B. Bishop, C.J. Darling, J.E. Bourke, Coxswain R. England, Coach R.G. Moore |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1972 | Melbourne University BC/Monash University RC/Yarra Yarra RC | Crew (from stroke): G. White, W. Magennis, I. Farran, J. Shelton, B. Keon-Cohen, W. Liley, A. Michelmore, L. Payne, Coxswain V. D. Ronai, Coach W. Stokes |
| Grand Challenge (senior eights) | 1973 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): M. Faulkner, S.M. Gillon, G. Boykett, J. Shanasy, J. Harry, D. Booth, R. Stewart, R. Drummond, Coxswain A. McGinn, Coaches P. Cayzer and H. Frederico |
| Grand Challenge (Senior Eights) | 1974 | No Race | |
| Grand Challenge (Senior Eights) | 1975 | Monash University RC | Crew (from stroke): R. Cusworth, P. Cusworth, M. Ross, R. Widmer, G. Green, M. Slee, D. Worthley, Coxswain P. Gome, Coach D. Bishop |
| Grand Challenge (Senior Eights) | 1976 | Monash University RC | Crew (from stroke): R. Cusworth, P. Cusworth, G. Green, M. Slee, I. Holyman, M. Hunt, P. Hook, D. Worthley, Coxswain R. England, Coach P.C. Dane |
| Grand Challenge (Senior Eights) | 1977 | Melbourne University BC/Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): Crew: Stroke G. Longden, J. Lowe, R. Guy, T. Ross-Edwards, P. Richter, S. Butler, J.Cumper, B. Longden, Coxswain P. Sorant, Coach J. Nickson |
| Grand Challenge (Senior Eights) | 1978 | Melbourne University BC | Crew (from stroke): C. Smith, R. Stewart, P. Van Veenendaal, M. Quinn, C. Bartlett, S. Marshall, D. Cooper, J. Ryan, Coxswain A. Maginn, Coach P. Philp |
| Grand Challenge (Senior Eights) | 1979 | Melbourne University BC | Crew (from stroke): D. Watson, N. Myers, A. Davies, J. Belot, M. Stout, D. Pincus, G. Crothers, G. Lawrence, Coxswain K. Wickham, Coach P. Cayzer |
| Grand Challenge (Senior Eights) | 1980 | Melbourne University BC | Crew (from stroke): T. Hyett, P. Antonie, S. Gillett, C. Bartlett, S. Young, S. Spurling, A. Marshall, P. Gardiner, Coxswain T. McCoy, Coach R.J. Stewart |
| Grand Challenge (Senior Eights) | 1982 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): M. Pierson, C. Hall, D. Watson, A. Courtney, B. Thomas, I. Rycroft, D. Mollison, P. Fitzpatrick, Coxswain J. Leeming, Coach A. Sloan |
| Grand Challenge (Senior Eights) | 1985 | Mercantile RC No.1 | Crew (from stroke): S. Wade, C. Gilford, P. Somerville, P. Williams, D. McLeod, A. Imison, M. Shanks, R. Law, Coxswain S. Greenbaum, Coach S. Spurling |
| Grand Challenge (Senior Eights) | 1986 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): Winning crew unclear |
| Grand Challenge (Senior Eights) | 1987 | Mercantile RC | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Senior A Eights) | 1988 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke) |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Senior A Eights) | 1989 | Monash University RC | Crew (from stroke): Stroke S. Kay, J. Negri, E. Kininmonth, S. Spriggs, A. Cohen, S. Quirk, S. Langenbacher, D. Winter, Coxswain J. Reid, Coach D. Boykett, C. Dane |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Senior A Eights) | 1990 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): Winning crew not listed |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Senior A Eights) | 1991 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): Crew not listed |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Senior A Eights) | 1992 | Klaipeda Rowing Centre (LITH) | Crew (from stroke): Stroke A. Bermudas, R. Cirtautas, S. Daraskevicius, K. Kaciusis, Z. Gudauskas, R. Bukys, R. Ausinksis, D. Raulinaitis, Coxswain R. Madzajus, Coach L. Mileska |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Senior A Eights) | 1993 | Australian Institute of Sport (ACT) | Crew (from stroke): Stroke J. Fernandez, N. Porzig, D. Weightman, S. McLaughlin, R. Jahrling, M. Hanna, D. Cameron, J. McFadyen, Coxswain B. Hayman, Coach R. Batschi |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Elite Eights) | 1994 | Mercantile RC/Melbourne University BC | Crew (from stroke): Stroke J. Tomkins, N. Green, M. McKay, A. Cooper, B. Dodwell, J. Kovacic, G. Gullock, P. Murphy, Coxswain D. Colvin, Coach N. Donaldson |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Elite Eights) | 1995 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): Stroke T. Johnson, G. Yunghans, G. Hall, M. Graham, S. Spriggs, R. Wraith, N. Sadler, S. Langenbacher, Coxswain P. Beitzel, Coach J. Cumper |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Elite Eights) | 1996 | Melbourne University BC/Mercantile | Crew (from stroke): Stroke J. Tomkins, N. Green, M. McKay, D. Ginn, B. Dodwell, P. Murphy, A. Ellis, R. Shenfield, Coxswain D. Colvin, Coach N. Donaldson |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Elite Eights) | 1997 | No race | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Elite Eights) | 1998 | No race | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Elite Eights) | 1999 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): no crew listed |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Elite Eights) | 2000 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): Stroke M. Kelly, M. Phillips, S. Nash, A. Rees, B. Hasforth, J. Kupcis, J. Coates, T. Skidmore, Coxswain J. Cuthbert, Coach P. Somerville |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Senior Eights) | 2001 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): no crew listed |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2002 | Mercantile RC | Crew (from stroke): Stroke J. Tomkins, D. Ginn, M. McKay, M. Long, D. Crawshay, B. Tait, B. Hegarty, M. Phillips, Coxswain A. Law, Coach I. Dryden |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2003 | Mercantile RC | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2004 | MUBC | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2005 | No regatta | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2006 | No regatta | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2007 | No regatta | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2008 | Mercantile RC | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2009 | MUBC | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2010 | MUBC | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2011 | MUBC | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2012 | MUBC | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2013 | Mercantile RC | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2014 | Mercantile RC | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2015 | MUBC | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2016 | Mercantile RC | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2017 | Mercantile RC/Melbourne University BC | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2018 | MUBC | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2019 | Mercantile RC/Sydney RC | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2020 | MUBC | |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2021 | Melbourne University | Crew (from stroke): A.Judge, M.Hooper, M.Emmett, T.Macky, F.Roper, M.Cooper, F.Ellis, J.O'Connell, Cox: C.Durkin |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2022 | Melbourne University | Crew (from stroke): D.Schroder, J.Gardiner, H.Ross, A.Judge, L.Matic, T.Mason, K.Grant, J.Linke, Cox: N.Gelagotis |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2023 | Melbourne University | Crew (from stroke): T.Hooper, M.Hooper, K.Grant, L.Cornielje, J.Cain, C.Batrouney, H.Wynn-Pope, W.Achermann, Cox: L.Burnell |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2024 | Mercantile | Crew (from stroke): B.Connolly, J.Gleeson, A.Curry, J.Thomas, J.Polkinghorne, H.Amad, H.Cathcart, O.Scalzo, Cox: I.Finch |
| Grand Challenge Cup (Open Eights) | 2025 | Melbourne University | Crew (from stroke): N.Adkins, J.Houghton, J.Cain, L.Matic, P.Rocek, W.Hooper, T.Foley, R.Lavery, Cox: J.Rook |
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