Senior Player Profiles
Name: Jamie Townley
Born 15.03.82
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 14st 10lbs
Position: Centre/Full back
Honours: Kent youth
Nickname: Lips
Squad: 1st XV
Profile: Product of Dover mini and youth. Has numerous qualities, including speed
and he is an exceptionally hard hitting tackler.
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Name:Lee Tonks
Born: 15/07/86
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 14 stone
Position: Centre
Honours: Kent 14,15,18 Clubs Under 20's.Harlequins Academy.
Nickname: 'Tonka'
Squad: 1st XV
Profile: Lee is a product from the youth system progressing into the 1st XV from the
age of 17.He is a hard trainer who has an appetite to win and is a popular
member of the squad. He has maintained his position at centre with some
fine displays, particularly in the second half of last season and his lines
of running have cut some of our better opponents to pieces.
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Name:Buster Collins
Born: 07/03/86
Height: 6'
Weight: 16st
Nickname: Marmite
Honours: Kent Youth until 18,South East Schools 16 and clubs 18,Sarecens academy.kent U23s
Position :Back Row
Squad 1st XV
Profile: Product of Dover mini and youth. He is a dominating figure in every aspect of the game with his commitment and desire to win attitude. He is a versatile player who can play 6,7 and 8. Has the aggression of a 6,hands of a 7 and reads the game as an 8.
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Name: Ben Sedgwick
Born: 14.03.86
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 12st 9lbs
Position: Anywhere in the backline.
Nickname: Sedgy
Profile: Product of Dover mini and youth.Had a lengthy lay off
owing to a nasty injury. However he has come back stronger and he
is a player who has a unique pedigree and can easily fulfil any
position in the back line.
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Name: Ed Close
Born: 27.4.84
Height: 6’
Weight: 13st 2Ib
Position: Full back
Nickname: Steady Eddie
Profile: Product of Dover youth. A quiet individual who does his
job without any fuss. Has good hands and exceptional speed and is
a steadying influence in the last line of defence.
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Name: Ricky Mackintosh
Born: 15.01.85
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 14st 4lb
Position: Wing
Nickname: Macca/ Massive
Profile: Surprisingly a late starter to the game. A match winner
who has great pace and power and poses a problem to all of his opposition.
Has a great attitude to the game and holds no fear with any opponent.
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Name: Martyn Beaumont
Born: 18.09.85
Height: 6’
Weight: 12 ½ st
Position: Fly half
Honours: Kent youth, South East U18 Clubs and 2 full Kent Senior
caps.
Nickname: Beau or Tampon
Profile: Product of Dover mini and youth. First Dover player in
the last 20 years to gain full Kent honours, which clearly describes
his ability. Skipper for the 3rd season running and still only 21.
Sponsored by: Diane Kirby from Canine Beauticians
Name: Dale Tonks
Born: 08.02.86
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 16 ½ stone
Position: Second row
Honours: Kent youth, South East U18 Clubs and 2 full Kent Senior
caps.
Nickname: Bullit
Profile: Apart from a short spell at Snowdown RFC he has cemented
his position in the team. Hard working ‘donkey’ with
a quiet demeanour. He is an excellent line-out jumper and respected
by his peers.
Sponsored by: Carl Potter, Potter and Son Sub Contractors Bricklayers
and Nigel Cole
Name: Shane Moore
Born: 03.11.87
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 15 ½ st
Position: Prop
Nickname: Bull
Profile: Filtered through to the senior squad from the youth section
last season. A hard working individual with a great commitment to
the club and has a desire to improve his game and compete at this
level.
Sponsored by: Richard Catt
Name: Jonathan Foster
Born: 07.11.80
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 14 st
Position: Full back/ centre hooker/back-row
Honours: Yorkshire Schools and Clubs. British Army U19 and 21 & RLC
Army Corps.
Nickname: Foz
Profile: Signed last season from Ashford. Unique utility player
who can play in numerous positions both in the backs and forwards.
A strong individual with good hands and is solid in defence.
Sponsored by: Mr P. Foster
Name: Stuart Dean
Born: 16.03.74
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 14st
Position: Full back
Nickname: The Ghost
Profile: Has been a servant for the club for many years. Ever present
in 1st XV until recent years. He is a safe and reliable player who
keeps himself in good condition. An excellent club man who is readily
available to step up when called upon.
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Name: Ben Murray
Born: 03.09.85
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 13 st
Position: Scrum half
Honours: Kent youth through to U20
Nickname: Ralf
Profile: Joined youth system from Folkestone. Gutsy individual with
a strong tackle, long pass and a nuisance in every sense of the word
at the base of the oppositions scrum. Relishes a challenge with each
and every opponent.
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Name: Chris Lucas
Born: 3.12.85
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 19 st
Position: Prop
Honours: Kent U18 Clubs
Nickname: Lukey
Profile: Product of Dover youth system. Has a quiet demeanour. Has
matured into the difficult role of front row and has played a significant
part in Club’s success of recent years.
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Name: Kirk Savage
Born: 25.3.81
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 12st
Position: Hooker
Nickname:
Profile: Joined from Betteshanger some years ago. In recent years
has become 1st XV regular and has played prominent role in success.
He is a ‘busy’ player about the park with good hands
and solid in defence.
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Name: Gustav Surendorff
Born: 27/03/1974
Height: 6'2
Weight: 15St
Position: Back Row/Second Row
Honours: Under 21 - Northern Natal (South Africa) and Natal Police,
Infantry (British Army)
Nickname: Gus
Profile: Returned to the club following a two year contract in Iraq
last season. A man with a quiet demeanour who is greatly respected
by his peers. He is a calming influence on the younger players. Versatile
player with excellent qualities.
Sponsored by: Bridge Independent Financial Services Ltd
Name: Dan Robinson
Born: 2.2.77
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 18st
Position: Second Row
Nickname: Barney
Profile: Relatively late starter to the game. Hard working ‘donkey’ who
continues to improve season upon season. Good scrummager, excellent
club man and asset to the squad.
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Name: Ricky Stanley
Born: 25.09.84
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 19st
Position: Prop
Honours: Kent U14-18
Nickname: Staggers, Meathead and Chislehead
Profile: Product of Dover youth who joined Canterbury before returning
to mother club. Aggressive no nonsense player with strong turn of
speed. Enjoys the physical aspects of the game and is key to the
squad.
Sponsored by: Terry Hunt of Coversure Insurance Services
Name: Blair Charge
Born: 30.12.87
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 14’9”
Position: Fly half/Utility player
Honours: Kent Youth 14-17
Nickname:
Profile: Product Dover mini and youth. Has returned to club following
a years absence in West Country. Utility player capable of playing
in numerous positions and has good qualities. He is hoping to press
claim for 1st XV this season.
Sponsored by: Paul Harper of Travel
Spot
Name: Thomas Landman
Born: 23.03.87
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 14’
Position: Flanker
Honours: Kent Youth 14-17
Nickname:Landy
Profile - Has progressed from Development Team and
he is regular member of the second team squad. Hard worker across
the park and
he continues to improve as he matures into the game . Made his
first team against Gravesend earlier in season.
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by: Paul Harper of Travel Spot
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Name: Wayne Matcham
Born: 8.1.71
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 14 ½ st
Position: Flanker
Nickname: Match
Profile: Product of Dover youth. Great servant to the club over
past 2 decades. Has represented 1st XV for many years and has seen
the highs and lows during that time. Has become 2nd team skipper
this season and will keep the momentum going in squad.
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Name: Michael Marsh
Born: 07/04/1987
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 13st 4lb
Position: Fly Half
Squad: 2Xv
Nickname: Marshy
Honours:
Profile: Regular member of the second team squad and he is a key
player to their continued success. Has a superb kick from hand and
he is without doubt the most prolific place kicked the club have
seen for many years.
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Name: James Cattermole
Born: 01.05.1987
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 16st 07lbs
Position: Prop
Squad: 2nd XV
Nickname: Cattermole, Catters, Catty
Honours:
Profile: Product of Dover mini and youth. Regular member of the
2nd team and fairly new to the front row. He continues to mature
in the role and he also regularly assists in the training of one
of the youth teams.
Sponsored by: Gary Cattermole
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Name: Jimmy Chambers
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Name: Ryan Davison
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Height: 6’4”
Weight: 16st 6lb
Position: Back row forward - any position
Squad 1st XV
Nickname: Trigger
Honours:Army U20'S to 23's. Combined Services U21's, Kent U18's
and South East Division U20's
Profile: Product of Dover youth. He can play anywhere comfortably
in back 5, although prefers the freedom at openside. Strong and physical
and likes to carry the ball forward. Has improved strength since
joining the Army and travels weekly to play for the team. Excellent
club man.
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Name: Jamie Philips
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Name: Sam Gaughland
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