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rinity College completed a very successful season with all teams from Years 8-12 experiencing a high degree of success. Moreover, the level of participation in cricket has been very encouraging and places the College in a strong position for upcoming seasons. The strength of these performances is due to the comprehensive coaching program currently available from Years 4-12 that is staffed by qualified and enthusiastic coaches, coupled with the improved playing and training facilities at the College. This program continues to be supported by an enthusiastic and diligent Parent Cricket Committee that assists greatly in making many of the events within the cricket program possible.
1st XI 2005 Darlot Cup Triumph Trinity College 1st XI completed an undefeated season to win the Darlot Cup for the first time in twenty years. The coveted cricket prize that pre-dates the PSA has eluded Trinity sides in recent years with the undefeated teams of 1997 and 1998 finishing a narrow second to Aquinas College and Wesley College, respectively. Trinity College first won the Cup in 1975, and then repeated the effort in 1980 and 1985. Expectations of possible victory in 2005 grew with the College winning the Newson Cup (Term Four, 2004) for the first time. With five comprehensive victories Trinity College were well clear of the other sides leading into the final fixture. However, the well needed rain of the last week of March denied them the opportunity of winning all six matches. Captain Dane Lazarus and Vice-Captain Jacob Foley led the team with great distinction throughout the
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season and effectively harnessed the talents of all players to enable the team to play to its potential. The outstanding opening batting combination of Matthew Birrell and Michael Innes enabled the side to take the initiative in most matches. Between them they scored 814 runs including a Trinity College record opening stand of 235 against Guildford Grammar School.
Trinity College Tour to Christian Brothers Cricket Week Trinity College once again participated in Christian Brothers Cricket Week in January 2005. The support and enthusiasm for this event from Trinity parents and students continues to grow and this year the College entered three sides in the Brisbane based carnival. All teams performed admirably against their often senior opponents with both Trinity sides in the Premier Shield Division within contention of a place in the final during the last round of competition. Trinity College students were predominant in the competition award winners with Matthew Birrell and Perry Colyer completing the carnival as the leading run scorers. In addition Matthew Birrell and Jacob Foley earned selection in the Christian Brothers Cricket Week Australasian representative team. The success of this and other Trinity College tours to CBCW is due to the high level of organisation and fund-raising provided by the Trinity College Cricket Committee and the commitment and generosity of staff members, Mr Rod Rainer, Mr Graeme Porter, Mr Jerry Scott and Mr Toby Trewin. Martin Tobin
1st XI CRICKET – DARLOT CUP Back row: David Lush, Timothy Monteleone (Vice Captain), Mr Daniel Tobin (Manager), William Hawtin, Jacob Foley (Vice Captain), Second row: Mr Robert Henderson, Michael Innes, Scott Wilson, Matthew Birrell, Shamis Bin Sali, Front row: Joseph De Mel, Douglas Bowen, Dane Lazarus (Captain), Perry Colyer, Mr Martin Tobin (Coach)