The 2026 OIU x NRL Footy Tipping Competition drew 63 tipsters into a season-long contest that began with a crowded leaderboard and finished with Tim Brewer, tipping as Slippery, on top.

By Round 4, Nicholas Sutton (OR1999) had moved into a clear lead, then shared the top spot in Round 5 before Brendan Donovan (OR2007) briefly took over in Round 6. Sutton reclaimed the lead in Rounds 7 and 8. Brewer joined the leaders in Round 9. He, Michael Hidden (OR87) and Sutton were tied at the top through Round 10, with Brewer and Sutton still level after Round 11. But from Round 12, Brewer moved into sole possession of first place and quickly established a big lead and couldn't be reined in, so the focus turned to the minor placings.

Brewer finished with 146 points, seven points clear of joint runners-up Laurence Coy (OR77) and Ticka Tynan (OR84), who each scored 139. Honourable mentions to last year's top tipster Bill Follent (OR77) who was fourth on 138, followed by John O'Connell (OR83) on 137 in fifth.

1st: Tim Brewer (OR94) — $200 voucher and his name added to the perpetual OIU Challenge Trophy

=2nd: Laurence Coy (OR77) — $75 voucher

=2nd: Ticka Tynan (OR84) — $75 voucher

The 2027 NRL season starts in February 2027, so if interested in joining one of the OIU's 2027 Tipping Competitions, bookmark this page: HERE and keep an eye out for the launch of the tipping comps.

With such a great response from Old Ignatians, we have included the top tipsters from each leaving year below.

Congrats men, you have bragging rights worth bragging about!

A celebration of the season is being held as part of the OIU Christmas Drinks in the CBD.  Hope to see many of you there!