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he 2003 Alcock Cup Season started with an intense preseason programme that not only focused on our fitness but also skills. Mr John Montagu was back at Trinity as head coach, after several years’ break and was thirsty for another flag. With his never-ending enthusiasm, the boys were in for a good year. We were also aware that Mr Tony Curtis, who is such an ambassador for the sport, was in his last year at the college. With this motivation in mind, we began our season. The highlight for me was halfway Pictured with the prized Alcock Cup are: Marc Haynes, Michael Embley, Sam Miles (Capt.) through the season between John Montagu [Coach], Ryan Smith and Callum Johnson. Hale School and Trinity when we had both been undefeated. Hale I am honoured to have been captain of this great side School came out strong, blasting a six-goal lead at half and community. The mateship from the team and club time. After an inspiring earful from the coach and with is amazing. I thank all the teams from eights through the leadership of the senior boys, we dominated Hale to the First XVIII for the positive atmosphere. I would School in the last half. My mates showed their true also like to thank the coaches, Mr John Montagu for character that day. The feeling after that game was his tireless efforts and enthusiasm, Mr Matthew Hamer indescribable; I felt the famous Trinity College spirit that for his development and mateship, Mr Redden, Mr brought the boys even more strongly together. Delacy and Mr O’Keeffe for their behind the scene At the grand final, we again played Hale School. organisation, and all the parents. Unfortunately, we were defeated. This shattered our outright victory dreams, for although we still won the cup, Hale and Aquinas shared it with us. Congratulations to the second XVIII who did well, taking out their division.
Sam Miles Captain First XVIII
FOOTBALL 1ST XV111 Back row: Mr T Redden [Manager], Timothy Wood, Scott Dillon, Daniel Hall, Brett Manado, Michael Van De Klashorst, Christopher Monteresso, Jordan Adamson-Holmes, Michael Embley, Thomas Willday, Aaron Zucconi, Toby De Lacy, Ben Gryta, Michael Ford, Michael Sheridan, Christopher Mather, Morgan Cooper, Mr M Hamer [Assistant Coach] Front row: Michael Pigram, Marcus Bin Sali, Daniel Venditti, Marc Haynes [Vice Captain], Callum Johnson [Vice Captain], Samuel Miles, Ryan Smith, James Thompson, Preston O‘Keefe, Benjamin Russell, Brett Reimers, Thomas Waddell, Mr J Montagu [Coach]
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