Having gone back-to-back in 2017 and 2018, the green, white and blue were soundly beaten last year in the quest for the hat-trick of victories.

So, how are the Paddy Boys shaping up this year?

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ST PATRICK'S COLLEGE BOYS' FIRST CREW

SCHOOL BASE: 1431 Sturt St, Ballarat

2020 CREWS: 19

CAPTAIN OF BOATS: Nick Gittings

LAST YEAR'S RESULT: 4^th

2020 LANE: 2

HEAD OF ROWING BRENDAN SCOTT SAYS: Our first crew is a young crew that is progressing well into the season. All 19 of our crews are very excited to be part of the Head of the Lake regatta.

Austin Reinehr

STROKE

"The season has gone well and I hope it comes off on the day."

Jake Polkinghorne

THREE SEAT

"Best of luck to all the St Pat's crews. I know we have all put in the work."

Connor Smith

TWO SEAT

"Hoping the boys will be rewarded for the hard work they've put in throughout the season."

Jasper Nijhof

BOW

"The season has been good, racing has gone well and I'm looking forward to Head of the Lake."

Harry Taylor

COX

"I have full belief in the boys to do the best we can on the day."