Football

Football at Trinity College has enjoyed one of its best ever seasons with 6 of the 9 teams winning their respective competitions, as a club this makes us the most successful in the PSA. With the strength coming across all age groups the club is looking forward to a bright future, this will only come with much hard work and dedication toward a common goal.

The middle school combined team won the BELT UPCUP competition this year which started with 169 schools entered, a fantastic effort.

1st XVIII

At the start of the 1st XVIII season, the team as a whole set about to bring the Alcock Cup back to Trinity.

Our two biggest challenges, Hale and Aquinas. We went into the Aquinas game confident, but left shattered after a disappointing 40 point loss. Our next challenge to stay in the Alcock Cup race was to beat Hale. Unfortunately we went down, in a valiant effort, by the smallest of margins – 1 point.

We went through the rest of the season undefeated, gearing up to our final grudge match verus Aquinas. This game showed our true potential, as we played ‘champagne football’ to beat the winners of the Cup by 3 points.

Congratulations to Matthew Spencer, Nick Sas and Chris Bandy who lead the team this year. Thanks must go to Mr Matt Hamer who assisted with the coaching and Mr Steve Spencer who was the Manager

2nd XVIII

The Second XVIII enjoyed a very successful 2002 season, winning the first nine (of ten) games and sharing the competition trophy with Aquinas. The players enjoyed one another’s company and showed great pride in representing their school. The team spirit was evident at both training and within games. All players were modest in victory and demonstrated admirable sportsmanship toward their opposition and the umpires.

David Bradley won the Fairest and Best Award and Luke McGinnity received the Service and Contribution Award.

3rd XVIII

Season 2002 saw Trinity blessed with one of the strongest 3rd XVIII squads in many years and with skilled and enthusiastic commitment throughout the first round they had very convincing victories over all opposition except Aquinas.

Everybody made an excellent contribution but certain players like Michael Pigram, Grant O’Hehir, Luke Palmer, Seam Moodie and David Fagan were extremely consistent throughout. Josh Johnson served us well as a Captain who led by example

10A

The 10AFootball team were able to complete season 2002 undefeated. Preston O’Keefe lead from the front as a Captain and was consistently in the five best players. Scott Dillon and Marcus Bin Sali were both outstanding during the season in their attack on and ability to win the footy.

10B

This year the 10B football team went through undefeated – a great season! It was particularly encouraging to see the level of ball skills, confidence, determination and team play displayed by the boys.

Congratulations to Andrew Watson who was awarded the 'Service and Contribution' medal. Other players who deserve special mention for their consistent, creative contributions all season were, Chris Wills (Fairest and Best) Joel Wagner (most consistent) and Thomas Nelligan (best team player) Thanks to Mr Porter for helping out at the last game.

9A

The 9Afootball team struggled during the early part of the 2002 season. The sheer talent in this group of boys meant that when they became accustomed to a more sophisticated style of play they became a dominant force. By the end of the season we were beating the next best PSAteams by five goals or more.

Our centreman Doug Bowen played with balance and skill and was rarely beaten in a contest let alone a game. Steven Martin developed into the best ruckman in the competition and Chris Monterosso played with a dominance that would control large parts of a game for us. Jacob Foley played with assurance and confidence at full back and Peter Zambotti developed into a very fast, exciting and determined half forward.

This team also entered the Belt Up Cup competition and was the first Trinity team in 15 years to win the grand final. More than 130 teams from schools all over the state were competing and the Trinity team played outstanding team football to dominate the grand final.

9B

The year started well with most of our wins occurring early in the season. The majority of the games of the season were played in a sportsman like manner and all students gave there best during each game.

The final win/loss record was 3 wins : 6 losses. Special thanks goes to the following students who were solid contributors all season – Nathan Colli, Matt Fitzgibbon, Garth Jeffery, James Mills, Steven Morphett & Phillip Murray.

8A

The Trinity College 8 A’s football squad for 2002 can be very proud of very successful season. The season kicked off with a resounding defeat of a competitive Guildford side, this followed with wins against all other schools until the deciding final fixture against the old arch rivals Aquinas. In a highly skilled contest the Trinity boys were gallant in defeat. This left both sides with 9 wins and 1 loss.

8B

The team played solidly and ended the season playing Aquinas for the opportunity to finish in top spot. Players who will go on to be very good footballers for Trinity include – Aaron Grant, James Moody, Joseph Brierty, Tom Gryta, Justin Mabarrack, Merv Narrier, Ryan Taylor and Cameron Winsor.

Thank you to Mr Gillies, Mr Armitage, Mr Walsh, Mr Cirillo, Mr Quartermaine, Mr Clarke, Mr Swan, Mr Dwyer and Mr Rainer for their management, coaching efforts and support this year.

Mr Damian Messer 1st XVIII Coach

FIRST XVIII FOOTBALL

Back: Matthew Stanton, Craig Ellar, Aaron Zucconi, Tyler Hall, Michael Embley, Ben Gryta, Simon De Vos, Steven Wood Third Row: Michael Sheridan, Benjamin Smith, Stephen Musca, Michael Ford, Joseph Ross, Samuel Stanton, Brett Manado, Samuel Watt, Benjamin Bowness Second Row: Mr M Hamer (Assistant Coach), Justin King, Ryan Smith, Marc Haynes, Brett Gulland, Ryan Pendreigh, Samuel Miles, Mr D Messer (Coach) Front: Callum Johnson, Brett Reimers, Christopher Bandy (Vice Captain), Matthew Spencer (Coach), Nicholas Sas (Vice Captain), Benjamin Russell, Adriano De Luca

SECOND XVIII FOOTBALL

Back: Michael Sheridan, Andrew Edwards, Luke McGinnity, Thomas Willday, James Birrell, Toby De Lacy, Cameron Garlett, Mr D Gillies (Coach) Middle: William Craik, Jason Vignera, Nicholas Gorton, Jarrad Wall, Jackson Tandy, Lloyd Reidy, Michael Smith, Philip Sibosado, Christopher Mather, Andrew Dornbierer, Brett Reimers Front: Stephen Oswald, Timothy Wood, Michael Bastow, David Bradley, Todd Grace, Dustin Halse, Aaron Vincec

THIRD XVIII FOOTBALL

Back: Jarrad Farthing, Thomas Shaw, Matthew James, Bryce Willday, Michael Sheridan, Paul Gartner, Matthew Dunstan, Luke Palmer, Michael Sims 2nd Row: Mr R Armitage (Coach), Mitchell Berryman, Matthew Garrick, Alex Paljetak, Sean Moodie, Adrian Romato, Shane Moody, Grant O’Hehir Front: Nicholas Mony De Kerloy, Emmanuel Solana, Simon Marshall, Joshua Johnson, David Fagan, Thomas Lee, Benjamin Jacob

YEAR 10B FOOTBALL

Back: Semesa Rogomaicake, Drew Ditton, Terrance Paioff, Adam Gibson, Michael Page, Nathan Bird, Jacob Wilson, Damian Power, Mr R Cirillo (Coach) Front: Joel Wagner, Samuel Witherick, Anthony Barbaro, Thomas Nelligan, Rhys Miller, Benjamin Palmer, Raymond Tarca

YEAR 10AFOOTBALL

Back: Daniel Hall, Justin Colangelo, Samuel Muslin, Ben Gryta, Russell Thomas, Martin Weekes, Michael Van De Klashorst, Christopher Ravat, William Maurice Middle: Kyle Pendreigh, Thomas Waddell, Scott Dillon, Adam Cherubino, Damien Harvey, Christopher Wills, Justin McKeone, Mark Fay, Marcus Bin Sali, Mr M Walsh (Coach) Front: Daniel Venditti, Adam Russell, Benjamin Russell, Preton O’Keefe (Captain), Daniel O’Sullivan (Vice Captain), Dwayne Sampi, Scott Bettridge

YEAR 9B FOOTBALL

Back: Eric Martino, Stefan Paduano, Samuel Gill, Kevin Cribben, Matthew McVeigh, Stephen Morphett Middle: Lee Ferguson, Luke Rogers, Philip Murray, Adam Knedler, Garth Jeffery, Michael Bichler, Mr E Clark (Coach) Front: Andrew Wilkinson, Tristan Forsey, James Mills, Bohdan Dowsing, Elliot Horlatsch, Nathan Colli, Samuel Pages-Oliver, Brett Roelofs

YEAR 9AFOOTBALL

Back: Alexander Rees, Matthew Crock, Luke Baker, Alexander Massey, Franco Arto, Antony Marmino, David Hart, Matt Fitzgibbon Middle: Mr B Quartermaine (Coach), Jacob Foley, Peter Zambotti, William Hawtin, Christopher Monterosso, Stephen Martin, Steven Rimmer, Jack Mitchell, David Dooley (Manager) Front: Kristopher Gale, Daniel O’Connell, Douglas Bowen, Leigh Dawson, Shamis Bin Sali, Matthew Birrell, Sheldon Waddell, Brendan Packard, David Sorgiovanni

YEAR 8AFOOTBALL

Back: Aaron Grant, Paul James, Danny Coyne, Alexander Lee, Joshua Hill-Carter, Warrick Svendsen, James Embley, Daniel Evans Middle: Jeffrey Garlett, Patrick McGinnity, Luke Douglas, Jarrhan Jacky, Justin Russell, Jesse Lucas, Perry Colyer, Trian Iliadis, Mr LDwyer (Coach) Front: Eric Preedy, Joshua Barbieri, James Moody, Joseph Hall, Bernard Sneeuwjagt, Benjamin Fairclough, Clint Bradshaw, Scott Ward, Sam Bandy

YEAR 8C FOOTBALL

Back: Josh Metcalf, Samuel Fisher, Haydn Tieleman, David Vulin, Daniel Tenaglia, Samuel Hardie, Jarred Elliott, Mr R Rainer (Coach) Front: Lucas Moynihan, Benn Watson, Glenn Marinovich, Luca Calligaro, Blake Primrose, Michael Waddell, Thomas Giles, Conrad Paioff

YEAR 8B FOOTBALL

Back: William Brockwell, Tom Gryta, Sean Robson, Wayd Blakiston, Matthew Stockton, Thomas Platts, Joseph Brierty, Ryan Taylor Middle: Jay Colton, Thomas Scott, Adam Tarca, Tom Antoniazzi, William Schwab, Robert Thomas, Jack Sicari, James Moody, Mr R Rainer (Coach) Front: Blake Leggett, Troy Janissen, Ewen Mitchell, Justin Mabarrack, Cameron Winsor, Mervyn Narrier, Brodie Ryan, Beau Mitchem, Harrison Pearce

BELT UP CUP

Back: Matthew Crock, Antony Marmino, Franco Arto, William Hawtin, Stephen Martin, Peter Zambotti, Jack Mitchell, Matt Fitzgibbon Third: Joshua Hill-Carter, Shamis Bin Sali, Luke Baker, David Hart, Alexander Massey, James Embley, Alexander Rees, Daniel Evens Second: Kristopher Gale, Brendan Packard, Matthew Birrell, Leigh Dawson, Justin Russell, Sheldon Waddell, Daniel O’Connell, Bernard Sneeuwjagt, Mr B Quartermaine (Coach) Front: Scott Ward, Jarrhan Jacky, Douglas Bowen (Vice Captain), Christopher Monterosso (Captain), Jacob Foley (Vice Captain), Jeffrey Garlett, Eric Preedy