Rugby

The First Fifteen proved to be the pedigree team of the 2002 PSA competition. Abrasive at times, resilient to the core, the depth and adaptability of their squad and their considerable desire to win back the championship outclassed and eventually overwhelmed the opposition.

Splendidly led by the heroic Daniel Wiseman, whose principal lieutenants were Joshua Sims the Vice Captain, Shaun Preston and Paul Phillis, the team unequivocally demonstrated that commitment and spirit can be as important as individual skill. The front row of Nicholas Pavy, Min Soo Han, William Brock and Sebastian Derham, were the epitome of obduracy, the second row of Peter Trend and Benjamin Keenan-Smith, beacons of excellence and the back-row triumvirate of Michael Lush, Joshua Sims and Nathan Tucker fast, creative and effective. The halves, Daniel Wiseman and Paul Phillis ran with vigour and kicked with aplomb, the centres, Shaun Preston, James Thompson and Aidan Walton danced through gaps large and small, while the wings and fullback, David Ewart, Simon Dowling, Damien Cribben and Adriaan Wessels, embroidered the season with some audacious runs. Four players, Daniel Wiseman, Shaun Preston, Adriaan Wessels and Joshua Sims were selected in the State U18 team and two, Peter Trend and William Brock in the State U16 team. There was much to be proud of in this Trinity performance. The season was redolent of fortitude and determination with the football devastatingly prolific and sweetly flowing on occasions. Once again, Trinity are PSA champions and the year has yielded a priceless sporting tale to convey to later generations.

Mr Ken Sass 1st XV Coach

FIRST XV RUGBY

Back: Aidan Walton, David Ewart, James Thompson, Peter Trend, Damien Cribben, Paul Phillis Middle: Sebastian Derham, Simon Dowling, Nicholas Pavy, Michael Lush, Benjamin Keenan-Smith, Nathan Tucker Front: Min Soo Han, Adriaan Wessels, Joshua Sims (Vice Captain), Mr K Sass (Coach), Daniel Wiseman (Captain), Shaun Preston, William Brock

SECOND XV RUGBY

Back: Liam Curran, Rory Cooper, Stuart Norman, Christopher Turnbull, Christopher Fairchild, Luke Agacy, Timothy Webb, Dominic Sinagra Middle: Mr R Cackett (Coach), Adam Edwards, Marco Blascetta, Andrew Harries, Darren Pedler, Damien Cribben, Calvin Soenjaya Front: Sebastian Derham, Daniel O’Leary, Porameth Onudom, Bartle Galbraith, Andrew Dosa, Benjamin Will, Philip Dewar

YEAR 10 RUGBY

Back: Michael Vulin, Michael Moroz, Mark Knedler, James Thompson, Patrick Fitzgerald Middle: Robert McLeod, Andrew Horsfall, Daniel Coleman, Gerard Bowen, Gareth Jones, Joshua Beech, Mr I Hailes (Coach) Front: Patrick Riley, Aubrey Poon, Steven Andree, Philip Oddie (Captain), Trajce Mladenovski (Vice Captain), Aaron O‘Connor, Bryan Breheny (Manager) Absent: Benjamin Amey, Ronan Fahey, Gary Gomez, Thomas O’Leary, Samuel Tucker, Luke Vuleta, Simon Whitfield

YEAR 9 RUGBY

Back: Adam Parker, Giles Graham, Brendan Foley, Daniel Ricciardello, Joseph D’Alessandro, Oliver Hay, Thomas Gee, Hiroshi Ransom Middle: Carl Hodson-Thomas, Andrew Constable, Rick Lynsdale-de Santos, Simon Nguyen, Jarryd Bird, Janek O’Toole, David Brabin, Mr S Leahy (Coach) Front: Stephen Morris, Stuart Dyer, Thomas Hood, Matthew Fitzsimons (Captain), Dane Lazarus (Vice Captain), Trent Martinz, Sean Govan, John French

YEAR 8 RUGBY

Back: Ricardo Zanello, Nathan Pollin, Joshua Shales, Thomas Byrne, Sean Comiskey, Brodie Stoddart, Drew Tennant, Daniel Gazzard Middle: James Oddie, Adam Biagioni, Daniel King, Michael Edwards, Blake Kelleway, Perry Joyce, Nicholas Zilkens, Christopher Pavy, Mr AWebb (Coach) Front: Steve Lynsdale, Robert Kimberley, David Gomboc, Marcus Carter, Alistair Johnston, Daniel Romato, Andrew King, Aaron Hodgson Absent: Ben Gooch, Brendan Brbich