Football Sport
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he 2005 Alcock Cup Season started with an intense early morning pre-season programme which was made available to anyone interested in representing the College. It was also an opportunity for the thirty boys involved in this year’s Melbourne Football Tour to gel as a group and fine tune our skills. The tour was a great success, with the team winning against a highly regarded Caufield Grammar School in the first game. In the second game the boys struggled to adapt to the harsher Melbourne conditions and were beaten soundly by a bigger harder team in St Kevins. We attended A.F.L. games and clubs and saw all that the great city of Melbourne had to offer. The team returned to Perth a much tighter group with the Year 11’s and 12’s becoming much closer than when we left. It was a great experience for all boys involved and an opportunity for the coaching staff to fine tune tactics and players roles before the all important defence of the Alcock Cup when we returned. The Tour was only made possible through the hard work of many people. Special thanks to all the parents involved in the fund-raising, in particular Mr Patrick Ward, and to all the teachers who attended the Tour, Mr John Montagu, Mr Dean Gillies, Mr Dan Quartermaine and the parents who came to Melbourne to support the team. The season was an extremely successful one, with the team winning nine games and narrowly losing one to arch rivals Aquinas. This meant Trinity would win its third consecutive Alcock Cup, something that coach Mr John Montagu had set as his own personal goal for the School since returning to the helm in 2003. Positions in the team were up for grabs every week with a strong squad of thirty players all capable of playing 1st XVIII football, which made selection night a tough task for coaching staff. The strength of the second squad also made for fierce competiton as players in the first team could not become complacent from week to week. Another key factor in the teams
success was the strength of the Year 11 boys with half the team being made up by the exciting group. There were many memorable games during the season, as the competition had become significantly closer compared with previous years. Every week was a challenge as teams lifted to play us. This gave each game a finals-like atmosphere, as dropping one game could be the difference between winning or losing the Alcock Cup. The spirit and sporstmanship that developed during the year was a key factor in the team’s success. Also the discipline of the boys at training and their willingness to play at their best each each week despite some trying situations was a credit to all. Congratualtions to all grades who performed extremely well in their respective competions. Trinity had one of its most successful seasons ever across all grades. I extend congratulations to the the Year 8 and 9 Belt Up Cup winning team and their coach, Mr Bill Quartemaine. I am honoured to have been a part of the 1st XVIII under Mr Montagu for three years and in my last year, Captain of this great side and community. The mateship gained from the team and club is amazing and a true testament to the Trinity spirit. I would like to thank my Vice Captain, Jacob Foley, and the all the senior members of the team for all of their help and committment during the season. It was a huge factor in the teams success. I would also like to thank Mr John Montagu for his tireless efforts and enthusiasm; Mr Dan Foley for expertise and mateship; Mr Tim Redden, Mr Ward and Mr Russell for their behind-the-scene organisation and to all the parents who gave their sons support throughout the year. It is an exciting time for Trinity Football and looks like only getting better, with a great young crop of talent coming through and great people involved with football at the School ensuring that Trinity College will be a Football powerhouse in the P.S.A. for many years to come. Christopher Monterosso Captain ALCOCK CUP CAPTAINS AND COACHES Mr John Montagu (Coach), Christopher Monterosso (Captain), Jacob Foley (Vice Captain), Mr Tim Redden (Manager)
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