List of Old Xaverians

There are many notable former students—known as "Old Xaverians" (Old Xavs)—and members of the "Old Xaverians' Association" ("OXA") of the Roman Catholic school Xavier College in Kew, Victoria, Australia. Most entries here have been sourced to the official announcement of the Old Xaverians' Association "Roll of Men of Achievement" announced at the 71st Annual Old Xaverians' Dinner held at Xavier College on 21 March 1997.



Arts, academia, entertainment and media

 * Philip Brady – TV and radio personality
 * Michael Chamberlin – stand up comedian; TV personality
 * Santo Cilauro – comedian; cast member of The Panel
 * Charlie Clausen – actor and comedian
 * Colin Colahan – painter and sculptor; an Australian official war artist in 1942
 * Peter Dahlsen – actor; now a barrister
 * Liam Dowling, Youtube
 * Timothy Conigrave – author of Holding the Man
 * Greg Dening – emeritus professor of history, University of Melbourne; author of the official history of Xavier College and the OXA
 * Brian Fitzgerald – prominent liturgical musician and composer; choirmaster of St. Patricks Cathedral Melbourne 1973–1986; brother of Paul
 * Paul Fitzgerald – world-renowned artist; founding president of the Realist Artists Guild of Australia; artist of official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
 * Roger Franklin – journalist & Quadrant Online editor, author of The Defender: The story of General Dynamics, Inferno: The Day Victoria Burned, Fev
 * Ben Gannon – film, theatre, and TV producer
 * Simon Gleeson – theatre actor based in London
 * Tom Gleisner – comedian; The Panel cast member
 * Michael Gracey – director of The Greatest Showman
 * Gypsy and the Cat – two-piece band: Xavier Bacash and Lionel Towers
 * Gerard Henderson – syndicated newspaper columnist and former adviser to prime minister John Howard
 * Peter Landy – Seven Network sports commentator
 * Lawrence Leung – comedian, star of Lawrence Leung's Choose Your Own Adventure
 * Dan Lonergan – ABC radio sports commentator
 * James Massola – south-east Asia correspondent, previously chief political correspondent, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
 * Sam McClure – AFL journalist
 * Matthew Newton – actor (Underbelly, Thank God You're Here); Logie nominee
 * Jack O'Hagan – musician and poet; wrote the songs "Along the Road to Gundagai" 1922 & "Our Don Bradman" 1930
 * Jock Serong – author
 * Brian O'Shaughnessy – philosopher based in London
 * Peter O'Shaughnessy – actor, author, folklorist based in the UK
 * Boyd Oxlade – author of Death in Brunswick
 * Grant Smillie – one half of TV Rock
 * Mike Walsh, – TV personality, entrepreneur, and philanthropist
 * Matt Walters – musician

Business

 * Lt Sir Reginald Robert Barnewall 13th Baronet Barnewall – aviator
 * Sir Lewis Burne President of the Australian Council of Employers' Federations (1957–58)
 * Edward Connellan, founder of Connair
 * Andrew Dillon – CEO designate of the AFL
 * Sir Nathaniel Freeman (XC 1912)philanthropist, film distributor and Managing Director of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in Australia
 * James P. Gorman (XC 1970–76)banker, CEO of Morgan Stanley
 * James Lavan, Head of Trading at the Commonwealth Bank
 * Jiro Muramats (XC 1895–97)pearler and storekeeper from Cossack, Western Australia
 * George Taylor Chairman of Bank of London & South America Ltd (1970–1971) which later merged with Lloyds Bank Europe Ltd
 * Lloyd J. Williamsproperty developer and entrepreneur

Catholic bishops

 * Denis HartArchbishop of Melbourne (2001–2018)
 * Romuald Denis Hayes SSCBishop of Rockhampton (1932–1945)

High Court of Australia

 * Simon Steward – Judge of the High Court of Australia (since 2020)

Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea

 * Sir Colman Michael O'Loghlen (XC 1931), 6th Baronet O'Loghlenacting Judge of the Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea, inaugural judge of the National Court of Papua New Guinea

Australian state Supreme Courts

 * Sir Kevin Victor Anderson Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria (1969–1984)
 * David Byrne Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria (1991–2010), Deputy Chief Justice (2001–2010)
 * William Cox, (XC 1948–53)Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Tasmania
 * Philip Cummins, Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria (1988–2009), Chairperson of the Victorian Law Reform Commission (2012–2019)
 * Sir Charles Duffy Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria (1933–1961)
 * Jack ForrestJudge of the Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria (2007–2018)
 * Terry Forrest Judge of the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria (since 2018)
 * Tim GinnaneJustice of the Supreme Court of Victoria (2013–present)
 * Sir James Gobbo, , (XC 1944–48) – Governor of Victoria and Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria
 * Sir John LavanJudge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia (1969–1981)
 * Kevin Lyons Judge of Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria (since 2018)
 * Sir Murray McInerney Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria (1965–1983)
 * Richard Niall Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria (since 2017) and Solicitor-General of Victoria (2015–2017)
 * Norman O'Bryan Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria (1977– 1992)
 * Peter Riordan Judge of Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria (since 2015)
 * Rear Admiral Jack Rush, Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria (2013–2016), Judge Advocate General of the Australian Defence Force (since 2021)
 * Simon Whelan (XC 1967–1971)Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria (2004–2020)

Senior courts

 * Xavier Connor (1926–34)Judge of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory; the Federal Court of Australia; Chairman of the Victorian Bar
 * Hubert Frederico Judge of the Family Court of Australia (1976–2003)
 * Geoffrey Giudice President of the Australian Industrial Relation Commission, Judge of the Federal Court of Australia, President of the Fair Work Commission
 * Anthony Howard, Judge of the County Court of Victoria (2006–2016)
 * Michael O’BryanJudge of the Federal Court of Australia (2019– )
 * John Walters Judge of the Family Court of Australia

King's Counsel

 * Christopher J Blanden Victorian Bar
 * Chris Caleo Victorian Bar
 * Daniel Crennan Victorian Bar
 * David Curtain Victorian Bar
 * Gerard D Dalton Victorian Bar
 * Richard P P Dalton Victorian Bar
 * Dr David H Denton  Victorian Bar
 * Jeremy Gobbo Victorian Bar
 * Dr Richard J Manly Victorian Bar
 * Simon Marks Victorian Bar
 * Geoffrey G McArthur Victorian Bar
 * John Noonan Victorian Bar
 * James Peters Victorian Bar
 * Paul Santamaria Victorian Bar
 * Francis J J Tirnan Victorian Bar
 * Christopher J Townshend Victorian Bar

Medicine and the sciences

 * John Billings, KC*SG (XC 1931–35)neurologist and expert in reproductive fertility
 * Sir Edmund Britten JonesRhodes Scholar and a leading physician in Adelaide
 * Daniel MahoneyPresident of the Royal Society of Victoria (1939–1940), Director of the National Museum of Victoria
 * Professor Sir Peter Morris (XC 1947–52)Nuffield Professor of Surgery at the University of Oxford; President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (2001–2004)

Military and defence

 * Colonel Geoffrey Brennan (XC 1920–27)commanding officer of the Royal Military College, Duntroon; served in the British Army as a lieutenant colonel, landed in France on D-Day, mentioned in despatches, served in India, the North West Territories, the Middle East and Korea, Awarded the Croix de Guerre
 * Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Daly Chief of the General Staff (1966–1971)
 * Lieutenant Raymond John Paul Parer AFC – aviation pioneer; first single-engined flight from England to Australia
 * Lieutenant-Commander Michael Parker Naval officer and former private secretary to the Duke of Edinburgh (1947–1957)

Vice-regal

 * Sir Bede Clifford, , (XC 1904–1907) – Governor of The Bahamas (1932–1934), Governor of Mauritius (1937–1942) and Governor of Trinidad and Tobago (1942–1947)
 * William Cox, , , (XC 1948–53)Governor of Tasmania (2004–2008)
 * Sir James Gobbo   (XC 1944–48)Governor of Victoria (1997–2000) and recipient of the Xaverian Award in 2012
 * Sir Michael O'Loghlen (XC 1883) – 4th Baronet O'LoghlenLord Lieutenant of County Clare (1910–1922)

Australian federal parliament

 * Cornelius AhernMP for Indi (1913–1914)
 * Richard Alston (XC 1947–59) Minister for Communications (1996–2003), Victorian Senator (1986–2004); Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (2005–2008), Federal President of Liberal Party (2014–2017)
 * Tim Fischer (XC 1958–63)Deputy Prime Minister of Australia (1996–1999), Leader of the National Party (1990–1999), MP for Farrer (1984–2001); Australian Ambassador to the Holy See (2008–2012)
 * Rob Hulls (XC 1968–74)MP for Kennedy (1990–1993)
 * Edward JolleyMP for Grampians (1914–1915)
 * Pat Kennelly Victorian Senator (1953–1971)
 * Sir Phillip Lynch (XC 1950–51)Treasurer of Australia (1975–1977); Deputy Liberal Party Leader (1972–1982); Privy Councillor; MP for Flinders (1966–1982)
 * Julian McGauranNational Senator for Victoria (1987–1990; 1993–2006), Liberal Senator for Victoria (2006–2011)
 * Peter McGauranMinister for Science and Technology, MP for Gippsland (1983–2008)
 * Arthur Rodgers (XC 1890)Minister for Trade and Customs (1921–1923), MP for Wannon (1913–1922, 1925–1929)
 * Thomas Ryan (XC 1890)MP for West Sydney (1919–1921)
 * Bill ShortenLeader of the Opposition and Australian Labor Party Leader (2013–2019), MP for Maribyrnong (since 2007)
 * Dan TehanMinister for Education (2018–2020), Minister for Trade (2020–2022), MP for Wannon (since 2010)
 * Tom TehanSenator for Victoria (1975–1978)

Australian state and territory parliaments

 * John BennettTasmanian State MP for Denison (1986–1990), Attorney-General of Tasmania (1986–1989)
 * Harold Cohen, , , (Xavier Captain 1898)Solicitor-General of Victoria (1935), Victorian State MP for Caulfield (1935–1943), MLC for Melbourne South (1929–1935)
 * Edward Connellan, Northern Territory MLC (appointed) (1955–1967)
 * Leo Connellan NSW State MLC (1969–1981)
 * Robin CooperVictorian State MP for Mornington (1985–2006), Minister for Transport (1997–1999)
 * John Cornwall (XC 1951)South Australian State MLC (1975–1989), Minister for Health and Community Services (1985–1988), Minister for Health (1982–1985), Minister for Environment and Lands (1979), MLC (1975–1988)
 * Luke DonnellanVictorian State MP for Narre Warren North (2002–2022), Minister in Andrews' ministries (2014–2021)
 * Julian DoyleVictorian State MP for Gisborne (1967 to 1971)
 * Tim Fischer (XC 1958–63)NSW State MP for Sturt (1971–1980) and Murray (1980–1984)
 * Michael GidleyVictorian State MP for Mount Waverley (2010–2018)
 * Matthew GroomTasmanian State MP for Denison (2010–2018), Minister for Environment and Energy (2014–2017)
 * Rob Hulls (XC 1968–74)Deputy Premier of Victoria (2007–2010), Attorney-General of Victoria (1999–2010), Victorian State MP for Niddrie (1996–2012)
 * Pat Kennelly Minister in Cain's first and second ministries; Victorian MLC for Melbourne West (1932–1952)
 * Brendan LyonsTasmanian State MP for Bass (1982–1986), Minister for Housing (1984–1986)
 * Kevin Lyons Deputy Premier of Tasmania (1969–1972), Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly (1956–1959)
 * Pat McNamara (XC 1957–68)Deputy Premier of Victoria (1992–1999), Victorian State MP for Benella (1982–2000)
 * Charles MurphyVictorian State MP for Hawthorn (1952–1955)
 * David O'Brien (XC 1985–88)Victorian MLC for Western Victoria (2010–2014)
 * Thomas Ryan (XC 1890)Premier of Queensland (1915–1919)

UK Parliament (House of Lords)

 * Lord (Lewis) Clifford (XC 1905), 12th Baron Clifford of Chudleigh, British hereditary peer; patron of the Victorian scouting movement; donated "Yarra Brae", now Clifford Park Wonga Park, to the Scouts Brother of Sir Bede Clifford.

Public service

 * Philip Alston United Nations Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions (2004–2010); UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights (since 2014)
 * Daniel Crennan Deputy Chair, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (1998 - 2000)
 * George BrouwerVictorian Ombudsman
 * Sir Francis ConnollyLord Mayor of Melbourne (1945–1948)
 * Gerard HendersonChief of Staff to John Howard (1984–1986)
 * Franz SchneiderPrivate Secretary to Prime Minister Joseph Lyons (1938–1939), Secretary to The Australian Public Service Board
 * George Taylor Chief of Staff to Sir Frank Nelson KCMG, head of the Special Operations Executive

Sport

 * Robert de Castella, World Marathon Champion 1983, Commonwealth Games gold medallist, multiple Olympian and former marathon world record holder
 * Will Davisoncurrent V8 supercar driver and two-time Bathurst 1000 winner
 * Paul Dumbrellcurrent V8 supercar driver and one-time Bathurst 1000 winner
 * Zak Evanscricketer; Australia U19s, Melbourne Renegades, Victorian Men’s
 * Leslie "Chuck" Fleetwood-Smithtest cricketer
 * Dick Garrard Snr. OBE – Olympic wrestling silver medallist 1948 & 3 time Commonwealth Games Gold medallist
 * Andrew Gowers – footballer
 * Michael Green – footballer
 * Alan Jones 1980 Formula One world champion
 * Stuart KingAustralian Rules footballer (St Kilda) and Victorian cricketer
 * David McNeillAustralian representative to the 2012 Olympics in athletics
 * Jonathan Merlocricketer; Australia U19s, Cricket Australia XI, Melbourne Stars
 * James Morrissey – footballer
 * Leo O'BrienAustralian Test cricketer; 1932–1936
 * Pat O'DeaUS college football Hall of Fame inductee 1962
 * Tom O'Donnellcricketer
 * Joseph PlantAustralian Rules footballer (Richmond) and Victorian First Class cricketer
 * Austin Robertson Sr.world champion professional sprinter (1930) VFL Footballer South Melbourne Football Club
 * Ken Roche Commonwealth Games 400m hurdles gold medalist
 * Percy Rodriguez – Australian rules footballer, killed in action during the Battle of the Somme
 * Karl Schneiderformer Victorian first class cricketer
 * Paul Trimboliformer Socceroos player
 * Brian Sierakowski
 * Four Old Xaverians, Leslie "Chuck" Fleetwood-Smith, Leo O'Brien, Stuart King and Joe Plant, represented Victoria v South Australia in a Sheffield Shield match at the MCG in February 1933.

International rowing representatives

 * Peter Antonie – multiple Olympian, Olympic gold medallist 1992 and World Champion 1986
 * Tom Daffy – World Championships M8+ 1966
 * Marc Douez – World Champion M2+ 2005
 * Brian Doyle – Olympic bronze medallist, rowing M8+ 1956
 * David Doyle – Olympian M4– 1984
 * Mark Doyle – Olympian M8+ and World Champion M8+ 1986
 * Anthony Ellis – World Championships M4+ 1995
 * David England – Olympian M8+ 1980, World Championships LM8+ 1977 & 1979
 * Dick Garrard Jnr.Olympic rower M4– 1964 & World Championship bronze medal LM8+ 1977
 * Peter Gillon – Olympian M4+ 1960 & 1964
 * Nick Green – member of the Oarsome Foursome; dual Olympic gold medallist and 4 time World Champion
 * Simon Keenan – Olympian 2020 M8+ & World silver medallist M8+ 2018
 * Mike McKay Member of the Oarsome Foursome; dual Olympic gold medallist and 4 time World Champion
 * Malcolm McKenzie – World Championships M8+ 1966
 * Martin Tomanovits – Olympic Rower M8+ 1964
 * Peter Tomanovits – World Championships M2– 1987

Australian Football League
21st century players In the 2013 AFL season, Ted Richards, Josh Kennedy, Dan Hannebery, Alex Johnson, Daniel Robinson, and Xavier Richards were all listed on the Sydney Swans playing list, holding the record for the most Old Xavierians at one AFL club.
 * Andrew Leoncelli XC1992 – Melbourne Demons
 * David Bourke XC1993 – Richmond Tigers, North Melbourne Kangaroos
 * Andrew Schauble XC1994 – Collingwood Magpies, Sydney Swans
 * Tim Fleming XC1996 – Richmond Tigers
 * John Baird XC1998 – North Melbourne Kangaroos
 * Matthew Ball XC1999 – Hawthorn Hawks
 * Caydn Beetham XC1999 – St Kilda Saints
 * Ted Richards XC2000 – Essendon Bombers, Sydney Swans
 * James Davies XC2000 – Essendon Bombers
 * Luke Ball XC2002 – St Kilda Saints, Collingwood Magpies
 * Jobe Watson XC2002 – Essendon Bombers
 * Cameron Hunter XC2002 – Melbourne Demons
 * Marcus Allan XC2004 – Brisbane Lions
 * Matthew Spangher XC2004 – West Coast Eagles, Sydney Swans, Hawthorn Hawks
 * Josh Kennedy XC2006 – Hawthorn Hawks, Sydney Swans
 * Robbie Tarrant XC2006 – North Melbourne Kangaroos, Richmond Tigers
 * Casey Sibosado XC2008 – Fremantle Dockers
 * Dan Hannebery XC2009 – Sydney Swans, St Kilda Saints
 * Alex Johnson XC2009 – Sydney Swans
 * Sam Shaw XC2009 – Adelaide Crows
 * Patrick Ambrose XC2009 – Essendon Bombers
 * Alex Browne XC2010 – Essendon Bombers
 * Tim Golds XC2011 – GWS Giants, Collingwood Magpies
 * Xavier Richards XC2011 – Sydney Swans
 * Daniel Robinson XC2012 – Sydney Swans
 * Daniel Howe XC2013 – Hawthorn Hawks
 * Marc Pittonet XC2014 – Hawthorn Hawks
 * Jack Silvagni XC2015 – Carlton Blues
 * Sean Darcy XC2016 – Fremantle Dockers
 * Willie Rioli XC2013 – West Coast Eagles, Port Adelaide
 * Billy Gowers XC2014 – Western Bulldogs
 * Bailey Smith XC2018 – Western Bulldogs
 * Changkuoth Jiath XC2017 – Hawthorn Hawks
 * Laitham Vandermeer XC2017 – Western Bulldogs
 * Finlay Macrae XC2020 – Collingwood Magpies
 * Tex Wanganeen XC2021 – Essendon Bombers
 * Alwyn Davey Jr. XC2022 – Essendon Bombers
 * James O'Donnell XC2020 – Western Bulldogs

The 2012 AFL season was a successful year for Old Xaverians as Ted Richards, Josh Kennedy, Dan Hannebery and Alex Johnson were all in the Swans premiership team, and Watson, Richards and Kennedy were all selected in the All-Australian side.