On 7 August 1858, a famous match between Melbourne Grammar School and Scotch College began, umpired by T W Wills and John Macadam. A second day of play took place on 21 August and a third and final day on 4 September. The two schools have competed annually ever since. However the two teams in 1858 were playing by agreed rules, which have not been recorded. The two schools have competed annually ever since. Thomas Henry Smith claimed H.C.A. Harrison, T W Wills' cousin and brother in-law was instrumental in developing the game but not in 1858.