Weary Dunlop Lunch 2025
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Rugby Rising: The Next Chapter for Victoriađź“… Thursday 20 November 2025
đź“Ť Grand Hyatt Melbourne
đź’° Tickets $149: Includes Lunch & Drinks (...yes, correct. Also includes drinks)
WHY ATTEND
Some lessons are universal in rugby, business, and life: resilience, standards, teamwork, courage, service, and belief in something bigger than yourself.
At this year’s Weary Dunlop Lunch, we’ll hear from people who have lived those lessons, each in their own way, each with wisdom earned on and off the field. The journey moves from legacy, to high performance success, to the future of rugby in Victoria, a powerful progression of perspective and experience.
Expect the day to build from reflection, to inspiration, to action. Every successful person has lessons worth hearing and this room will be full of them. You’ll walk away inspired, sharpened, and ready to bring those insights into your club, career, and life.
🎙️ GUEST SPEAKERS: STORIES OF RESILIENCE, LEADERSHIP & LEGACY
📢PETER FITZSIMONS AM
Former Wallaby & bestselling author.
In an extraordinary alignment of timing, Peter has just released his brand,new book, The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop, shining fresh light on the remarkable journey of Victorian Wallaby Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop, surgeon, prisoner,of,war, life,saving leader, and Australian icon.
Peter will share timeless lessons on:
• Leadership under pressure
• Moral courage & service beyond self
• Resilience forged through adversity
• Standing for something bigger than yourself
A special moment to hear the story of Weary at the iconic event named in his honour, from the man who just wrote his definitive biography.
📢 JEREMY PAUL
Decorated former Wallaby with 72 Test caps and John Eales Medal recipient. Jeremy played a key role in Australia's most recent era of major international success, including:
🏆 1999 Rugby World Cup
🏆 2000 Tri,Nations
🏆 Five consecutive Bledisloe Cup series
🏆 Super Rugby titles in 2001 & 2004 with the Brumbies
Jeremy brings powerful insights into:
• The resilience required to perform at the highest level
• Maintaining high standards & culture across generations
• What it really takes to win…and keep winning
• How rugby’s values continue to shape life beyond the field
A raw and compelling perspective on success built through discipline, grit, and heart. And the fulfilment rugby provides well past the playing field.
📢 NICK STILES
Melbourne born Wallaby & former GM of the Melbourne Rebels. Nick brings the story home connecting elite rugby lessons to Victoria’s future.
Nick will unpack:
• What resilience looks like in professional rugby & leadership
• The evolving opportunities for Victorian talent
• Real, emerging player pathways in Victoria
• The mindset & systems needed to grow sustainably
The Victorian perspective: grounded, strategic, and focused on building opportunity here at home.
✨ ON THE DAY YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
âś… World,class leadership insights
âś… Stories of resilience & high performance
âś… New perspectives you can apply in business & life
âś… Premium two,course lunch & drinks
âś… Surprise rugby guests
âś… Auction items & prizes
âś… Genuine rugby connection & camaraderie
Event Schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 12:30pm| Arrival & networking |
| 1:00pm | Welcome & lunch served |
| 1:15pm | Keynote sessions & Q&A |
| 3:30pm | Event concludes |
3:30pm onwards Networking drinks nearby
🎟 Tickets $149
Two course lunch • Drinks • Speakers • Networking
Be part of a memorable afternoon that will inform, inspire, and energise… and leave you proud to be part of Victorian rugby’s next chapter.
âś… BOOK NOW
Seats are limited - secure your place early.
Rugby rising. Victoria rising. We rise together.
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
Date
Thursday 20 November 2025 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM (UTC+11)Location
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
123 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
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