The Morrison Cup is an annual Australian Rules football
fixture contested between Scotch College and The Geelong College, inaugurated
on 23 May 2026. Established to recognise the historical connection between the
two schools, the Cup honours the legacy of the Morrison brothers, whose
leadership helped shape education in colonial Victoria.
In 1857, Alexander Morrison became Principal of Scotch
College, where he strengthened the School’s academic and moral culture. Four
years later, his brother George Morrison was appointed founding Principal of
The Geelong College, guiding the new institution in its formative years and
establishing a strong tradition of scholarship and community life. Together,
the brothers shared a belief that education should develop character as well as
intellect.
The two schools first met on the football field in 1868. The
establishment of the Morrison Cup provides a formal recognition of this
long-standing relationship, linking a historic sporting rivalry with a shared
educational heritage.
Beyond competition, the Cup reflects values of teamwork,
discipline, resilience and respect, while strengthening the enduring connection
of shared histories and traditions between both school communities.
Morrison Cup Winners
2026 Scotch College