List of Riverview Old Ignatians

"Old Ignatians" are alumni of Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview in Sydney, a Roman Catholic school run by the Jesuits.

Academia

• Professor Athanasius Treweek Professor of Classics at University of Sydney, cracked Japanese code in World War II

Rhodes Scholars

• Tony Abbott , BEc, LLBRhodes Scholar 1981, Prime Minister of Australia (2013–2015), Adviser to the UK Board of Trade since 2020.
• Attila Brungs , BScRhodes Scholar 1994, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Technology Sydney 2014-2022, Vice-Chancellor of the University of New South Wales since 2022
• Terence Glasheen, BARhodes Scholar 1938
• Imre Hunyor BSc, MB, BSRhodes Scholar 2005
• Michael Izzo BA, LLBRhodes Scholar 2000
• Christopher Martin BERhodes Scholar 1990
• Greg O'Mahoney BA, LLBRhodes Scholar 2002

Business

• John Kaldor (1936– )a textiles industrialist and a significant Australian philanthropist renown for his support of the arts
• Paul Ramsay (1936–2014)billionaire, founder of Ramsay Health Care, and a significant Australian philanthropist
• Andrew Todd (1904–1976)leading New Zealand businessmen; also attended Christian Brothers School, Dunedin; member of one of the richest families in New Zealand
• Sir Bryan Todd (1902–1987)leading New Zealand businessmen; also attended Christian Brothers School, Dunedin; member of one of the richest families in New Zealand

Clergy

• Rev Fr Edmund Campion OR (1950)Professor at St Patrick's Seminary, Manly (until the mid-1990s); author and historian
• Fr John Brendan Casey SJ (1909–1985)priest and educationist; Rector of Riverview (1949–1954)
• Rev Fr Steve Curtin SJ OR (1974)Provincial of the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus (2008–2013); Director of Jesuit Mission Australia (2001–2008)
• Most Rev Anthony Fisher OP OR (1977)Archbishop of Sydney since 2014; Bishop of Parramatta Diocese (2010–2014); Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Sydney (2003–2010)

Entertainment, media and the creative arts

Dramatic arts

• Bob Connollyjournalist and award-winning documentary film maker and author
• Ben FordhamChannel Nine and 2GB radio host
• Colin Higgins – writer and film director Harold and Maude, Silver Streak, Nine to Five, Foul Play, etc.
• Marc McDermottactor on stage and screen
• Gregan McMahonactor and theatrical producer
• Andrew O'Keefeformer presenter of the Seven Network's Deal or No Deal, Weekend Sunrise and The Chase Australia; former intellectual property lawyer
• Rob Palmerpresenter on Seven Network's Better Homes and Gardens programme
• Bernard Derriman is an Australian animator, director, and producer
• Brendan Jones (radio personality) is an Australian radio presenter, actor, media personality and motorcycling enthusiast.

Literary arts

• Christopher Brennanpoet (also attended St Aloysius' College)
• Nick Enrightdramatist/playwright
• Justin Flemingdramatist/playwright
• Robert Hughesart critic and writer
• Padraic "P. P." McGuinnessconservative journalist; editor of Quadrant Magazine
• Gerard Windsorwriter

Music

• Rob Douganmusic producer and composer best known for the track "Clubbed to Death", which featured in The Matrix
• James Huntpercussionist for Rüfüs Du Sol
• Ignatius Jonesactor/musician; creative director of Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony and ViViD Festival
• Tyrone Lindqvistvocalist and guitarist for Rüfüs Du Sol
• Art vs. ScienceElectronic dance band consisting of alumni Dan McNamee, Jim Finn and Dan Williams

Visual arts

• Michael Arthur Macdonald Scott (1910–1990)former Jesuit priest and educator, co-founder of the Blake prize for religious art and trustee of the National Gallery of Victoria

Other

• Maurice O'Sheawinemaker

Law

• Tom Bathurst Current Chief Justice of New South Wales
• George Ernest Flannery (1872–1945)barrister who worked with Sir Edmund Barton for Federation and was a foundation member of the Old Ignatians' Union
• Peter GarlingJustice of the NSW Supreme Court, 2010–present
• Clifton Hoeben Current Chief Judge in Common Law, NSW Supreme Court (Judge since 2004, Chief Judge since 2012); Major-General of the Australian Army Reserve
• Julian McMahon – human rights lawyer
• Sir Henry Edward Manning (1877–1963)barrister and politician. Attorney-General of New South Wales.
• Anthony Meagher is a current Justice of the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of New South Wales
• Roddy Meagher Justice of the NSW Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, 1989–2004
• George Palmer Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, 2001–2011; musical composer

Medicine and science

Medicine

• Dr Walter Burfitt surgeon and co-founder of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons; Founder of the Medical Benevolent Association of New South Wales (also attended St Aloysius' College)

Sciences

• Richard Dowdennoted geo- and astrophysicist
• Paul Scully-Powerfirst Australian born astronaut – Space Shuttle Challenger 1984

Military

• Major Dr. Kevin Faganphysician and World War II hero
• Clifton HoebenMajor General and NSW Supreme Court Judge
• Michael SlatteryRear Admiral and NSW Supreme Court Judge

Politics and public service

Politicians

• Tony Abbott , BEc, LLBRhodes Scholar 1981, Prime Minister of Australia (2013–2015), Adviser to the UK Board of Trade since 2020.
• David Connolly (1974–1996)former Federal Member for Bradfield, representing the Liberals
• Thomas Bartholomew Curran (1870–1929)former member of Britain's House of Commons
• Jason Falinski MPFederal Member for Mackellar 2016–2022, representing the Liberals
• Joe Francis MLAState Member for Jandakot; Lieutenant, Royal Australian Navy
• Dr David Gillespie MPFederal Member for Lyne, representing the Nationals; and a former gastroenterologist
• Nick Greiner Premier of New South Wales (1988–1992); State Member for Ku-ring-gai (1980–1992), representing the Liberals
• Chris Hartcher MPState Member for Terrigal and former Member for Gosford, representing the Liberals and now an Independent
• Tom Hughes barrister; Federal Member for Parkes (1963–1969), Federal Member for Berowra (1969–1972); Former Attorney-General of Australia (1969–1971)
• Peter JohnsonFederal Member for Brisbane (1975–1980), representing the Liberals
• Barnaby Joyce MPFederal Member for New England, representing the Nationals; a former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia (2016–2017, 2017–2018)
• Matt Kean MPState Member for Hornsby, representing the Liberals
• Stephen LusherFederal Member for Hume (1974–84), representing the Nationals
• Jonathan O'Dea MPState Member for Davidson, representing the Liberals
• Anthony Roberts MPState Member for Lane Cove, representing the Liberals.

Public service

• Michael Coutts-Trottersenior New South Wales public servant, currently Secretary of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice since 2019
• Lachlan HarrisSenior Press Secretary to former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd

Sport

AFL

• Craig Nettelbeck Sydney Swans 1990–1994, Fremantle Dockers 1995, Melbourne Football Club 1996–1998
• Andrew BomfordEssendon Bombers 1997–1998, Sydney Swans 1999–2000
• Leo BarrySydney Swans 1995–2009 – AFL Premiership winning player 2005
• Josh BruceGreater Western Sydney Giants 2012–2013, St Kilda Football Club 2014_2019, Western Bulldogs 2020–2023
• Malcolm LynchWestern Bulldogs 2007–2009, North Melbourne Football Club 2012
• Dan RobinsonSydney Swans
• Will Sierakowski – Hawthorn, North Melbourne

Basketball

• Jordan HunterSydney Kings 2019–

Cricket

• Jackson BirdAustralian Test Cricketer 2012–, Tasmanian Tigers 2011–, Melbourne Stars 2012–, Sheffield Shield 'Player of the Year' 2011–2012, Australia A 2012, NSW Blues 2023.
• John DavisonCanadian Cricketer 2001–11.
• Sam FanningWestern Australia 2022

Football

• Callum ElderLeicester City F.C. 2013–2019. Hull City A.F.C 2019–present.
• Adam Biddleplayed soccer for Sydney FC In addition to such accolades, is also father to Liam Biddle

Rowing

• Bryan CurtinOlympian, Munich 1972 M8+.
• Richard Curtin – Olympian, Munich 1972 M8+.
• Joe DonnellyAustralian representative coxswain (1974–75) M8+ and National Rowing Coach, Vietnam.
• Simon Nola – silver medallist at World Rowing Championships 2013 LM8+.
• Daniel Noonandual Olympian, Beijing 2008 M4X and London 2012 M4X bronze medallist.

Rugby union

State/provincial/national

• Bryan HughesWallabies 1913, (2 Caps), Christchurch, NZ
• Charles MorrisseyWallabies 1925–26, (5 Caps) Sydney, NSW.
• Ignatius O'DonnellWallabies 1899 (2 Caps), Sydney, NSW
• James HughesWallabies 1907 (2 Caps), Sydney, NSW
• James O'DonnellWallabies 1899 (1 Cap), Sydney, NSW
• John "Jack" ManningWallabies 1904 (1 Cap), Great Britain
• Jack DempseyWallabies 2017–present, NSW Waratahs 2015–present, Australian Schoolboys 2012, Australian U20 2013–2014
• Mitch InmanWestern Force 2011, Melbourne Rebels 2012, Wallabies training squad 2012
• Jono JenkinsNSW Waratahs 2012, Western Force 2010, Australian Rugby Sevens 2009
• Jim LenehanWallabies 1958–1967, (24 Caps), Sydney, NSW
• Lachlan McCaffreyNSW Waratahs 2010, Western Force 2012, ACT Brumbies 2013
• David McDulingQueensland Reds 2012–2015, Australian Under 20s Rugby World Cup 2009 Natal/Durban Sharks 2015–
• Angus RobertsMelbourne Rebels 2013
• Michael WellsACT Brumbies 2016, NSW Waratahs 2017–2019 and Melbourne Rebels 2020–present, Australian Schoolboys 2010–2011 Australia U20's 2013 Rugby World Cup Australia Sevens 2014–2015 2018–2019 Wallabies squad 2021 French Test Series
• Robert WestfieldWallabies 1928–29 (6 Caps), Sydney, NSW
• Tom CoolicanUSA Eagles 2018–present, as well as being the eldest born son of Dr John Coolican.
• Dr John Coolican AM – Wallabies 1982–83, Sydney University 1975, Waratahs 1977, Former President of NSW RU and current vice-president of Australian Rugby Union. Currently an Orthodontist.

International

• Jack Dempsey, Scottish rugby union international and Wallaby.

Rugby sevens

• Henry HutchisonWorld Rugby Sevens Series Rookie Player of the Year 2015/16
• Ed JenkinsAustralian Rugby Sevens Captain 2012

• Ed JenkinsAustralian Rugby Sevens Captain 2012

Olympians

• Frederick LaneAustralia's first Olympic swimmer, Paris 1900, he took gold in the 200 metres freestyle and the 200 metres obstacle race
• Michael DelanySwimming 1984 Los Angeles 4 x 100-metre Freestyle Relay (Silver Medal) – The 'Mean Machine'
• Daniel NoonanAustralian Olympic rower, men's quad scull in Beijing 2008 (fourth place), also London 2012 (bronze medal).
• Ed FernonModern pentathlon 2012 London Olympics
• Aidan RoachWater polo 2012 London Olympics, 2016 Rio Olympics
• Will RyanSailing 2016 Rio Olympics 470 Class (Silver Medal) and 2020 Tokyo Olympics 470 Class (Gold Medal)

Other

• Richard Walshprofessional mixed martial artist and UFC competitor

References

External links

• Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview Website
• Old Ignatians Union
• Old Ignatians Rugby Club
• University of Sydney Registrar
• Australian Rugby http://www.rugby.com.au/wallabies/TheTeam/WallabiesProfilePage.aspx?pid=1004
• Australian Rugby http://www.rugby.com.au/wallabies/TheTeam/WallabiesProfilePage.aspx?pid=1003