Football

Mr John Montagu

Coach 1st XVIII Trinity College had yet another outstanding season in 2008 with four teams winning and most other teams finishing in the top two. Bill Quartermaine’s ‘Smarter Than Smoking’ team won the Years 8 and 9 statewide competition for the fifth time. Bill has secured five out of the last seven titles – an outstanding achievement.

The 1st XVIII team started the year with very high expectations as they were competing for their sixth straight Alcock Cup. We had an interrupted start to the season with a number of our Year 11s being involved in the Western Australian under 16s Carnival and many senior players having Colts commitments.

However we managed to get together for the first game against Christ Church and came away with a 20 goal victory. This good start was consolidated over the next two weeks with comfortable victories against both Wesley and Scotch. We continued this form by taking care of Guildford and then enjoying perhaps our best win for the season against a formidable Hale outfit.

The next two weeks were some of the lowest times experienced by the boys in recent memory.

Aquinas came to play and outplayed us in contested ball as we suffered our first loss of the year by 16 points. This disappointment was compounded by a surprise one goal loss to Christ Church.

The lads bounced back and showed some character and fight, resurrecting our season with a 42 point win over Wesley.

This game was full of emotion as it was dedicated to Father Michael McMahon. Father Mac, who loved his footy immensely, particularly enjoyed supporting his beloved Trinity team. His pre-game speeches will be engrained in the memories of all the boys who had the pleasure of hearing Fr Mac’s voice as they ran on for the big game. He will be sorely missed by the whole Trinity Football Community.

We finished off the year with comprehensive wins over Scotch and Guildford to end the season on a high note. Whilst our 8-2 record sounds impressive, it was not enough to retain the Alcock Cup and Aquinas took it out, finishing the year undefeated.

A special mention must go to Kane Lucas and Mitch Duncan who continued with their previous State representation by competing manfully in the National Under 18s Competition. Both boys were missed throughout the year but are already being touted as draft prospects in the 2009 AFL draft.

In addition, the efforts of Reece Conca, Daniel McDonald, Dylan Murray and Redmond Dobson must be recognised, as they were all key members of the Western Australian Under 16s side that played before the AFL Grand Final, narrowly missing out on victory over Victoria by a mere 7 points.

The 1st XVIII Captain for 2008 was Xavier Foley - to say that he led from the front would be an understatement. The Fairest & Best led the side with terrific courage and skill. His 10 goal 3 point effort against Hale at home was the standout effort of the season. Xavier was ably supported by Vice Captains Travis Colyer, Damon Joyce and Kane Lucas. I must include Sam Collins in this leadership group. Sam also set the bar high for those around to follow.

To the school based coaches, I would like to thank them again for their enthusiasm and genuine interest in seeing the lads improve as young men and footballers. You have won the Hamer Cup and the Smarter Than Smoking Cup however we just missed out on the Alcock Cup this year.

A thank you must go to the Trinity College community for all the support received throughout the year. The President of the Trinity Football Association Rick Sneeuwjagt, Treasurer Ruth Stevenson, Assistant Coaches Bruce Stevenson and Dan Foley, Football Managers Chris Colyer and Chris Winters, also all-rounders Austin and Julie Colquhoun and Nick Di Lello are just a handful of people who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to give our boys the opportunities that they received throughout the year.

The challenge now lies in reclaiming the Alcock Cup – a challenge that the next crop of lads already have their eyes set on – and for the junior lads to continue to develop as young footballers and young men.

Mr John Montagu

Coach 1st XVIII

FOOTBALL 1ST XVIII

Back Row: Alexander Hardie, Mitchell Duncan, Redmond Dobson, Samuel Collins, Peter Bormolini, Matthew Crackel, Daniel McDonald, Mitchell Burger Third Row: Reece Conca, Mason Mule, Michael Bostelman, Damian Leipold, Eric Bin Sali, Elliot Stevenson, Trent Hackett Second Row: Mr John Montagu (Coach), Boston Williamson, Dylan Murray, Dayne Ferry, Jacob Holmes, Matthew Hunt, Michael Lee, Braden Smith, Mitchell Taylor, Mr Chris Winters (Manager) Front Row: Mr Dan Foley (Assistant Coach), Steven Mather, Jess Colquhoun, Jim Colreavy, Travis Colyer (Vice Captain), Xavier Foley (Captain), Damon Joyce (Vice Captain), Kane Lucas (Vice Captain), Andrew Winton, Joshua Nicholas

Smarter than Smoking Cup

Congratulations to the students who were involved in the Smarter than Smoking Cup on 23 August. This is a statewide competition with the Grand Final being played as a curtain raiser for the Saturday’s AFL game at Subiaco Oval. Our boys successfully defeated Hale School. Thank you to Mr Bill Quartermaine for the valuable coaching he provided to our students.

FOOTBALL 2ND XVIII

Back Row: David Sutherland, Phillip Roberts, Taylor Colton, David Griffiths, Brandon Blake, Timothy Mettam, Thomas McCormick, Jeremy Platts, Simon Douglas Second Row: Mr Matthew Hamer (Coach), Bronson Chabros, Michael Houwen, Christian Ruggiero, Bennett Moran, Callum Hall, Jordan Di Lello, Matthew Bannister, Boston Williamson Front Row: Brayden Lee, Daniel Watson, Christopher Johnston, Martin Sneeuwjagt, Michael Lee, Steven Mather, Sebastian Calabro (Co-Captain), Dylan Caddy

Absent: Joseph Coombes (Co-Captain)

FOOTBALL 3RD XVIII

Back Row: Kyle Versteeg, Corbin Mondy, James Doddemead, Timothy Dixon, Jack Price, Jeremy Platts, Luke Steere Second Row: Bennett Pearce, Marc Tarca, Shaun Foley, Angelo Di Carlo, Giles Taylor, James Porteous, Timothy Maher Front Row: Michael Kirk, Michael Mony de Kerloy, Jake Dalli, Alexander Barbas, Thomas McCormick, Nicholas Allen, Julian Faraone, Benjamin Tomasi Absent: Mr Chris Allanson (Coach), Reece Garlett, Samuel George, Brayden Lee, James Logan, Christian Ruggiero

FOOTBALL YR 10 ‘A’

Back Row: Mitchell Zekulich, Callen Stefani, Max Vining (Vice Captain), Fraser McInnes (Co-Captain), Matthew Goes, Joshua Smith, Liam Mondy, James Ballard Second Row: Mr Anthony Byrne (Coach), Timothy Sutherland, Daniel Bin Omar, Terrence Little, Julian Locantro (Vice Captain), Thomas Easter, Benjamin Moffitt, Samuel Mettam Front Row: Jack Elder, Nicholas Smith, Luke Pardini, Michael Hart, Justin Joyce (Co-Captain), Gerard Colreavy, Daniel McSweeney, Cameron Scott Absent: Thomas Bevan, Kohwin Bin Sali, Joshua Evans, Aaron Stefani, Jordan Carlino

FOOTBALL YR 10 ‘B’

Back Row: Jeremy Power, Matthew Rechichi, Joshua Goddard-Jones, Luke Steffanoni, Bryden Johnson, Kurtis Lisani Second Row: Mr Ross Jacobs (Coach), Samuel McMeikan, Luke Driscoll, Alexander Potts, Thomas Keeffe, James Bignell, Oliver Mouchemore Front Row: Jesse Parera, James Ryan, Nicholas Croft, Matthew Leipold (Captain), David Ramondo, Clay Parera, Cameron Neville Absent: Timothy Champion, Christopher Lathwell, Harrison Massey, Andrew Morgan, Patrick Tomasi

FOOTBALL – SMARTER THAN SMOKING CUP SQUAD

Back Row: Xavier Malone, Jack Davies, Jordan Richards, Robert Warren, Marcus Ruggiero, Thomas Crackel, Daniel Arangio, Oliver Foley, Christopher Smith Second Row: Mr Bill Quartermaine (Coach), Matthew Davies, Thomas Flematti, Matthew Armenti, Matthew Steffanoni, John Davis, Jonathon Allen, Nicholas Kelleway, Harry McInnes Front Row: Jarryd Blakiston, Alexander MorganHobbs, Louis Pesce, Callum Hart (Vice Captain), Trent Bradshaw (Captain), Dominic Radecki (Vice Captain), Thomas Valentine, Marc Mather Absent: Christopher Bryan, Thomas Cannell, Ryan Cook, Alexander Valli

FOOTBALL YR 9 ‘A’

Back Row: Oliver Foley, Daniel Arangio, Thomas Crackel, Marcus Ruggiero, Jacob Goddard, Dominic Radecki (Vice Captain), Robert Warren, Jack Davies Second Row: Armani May, Christopher Smith, Matthew Armenti, Xavier Malone, Matthew Steffanoni, Jonathon Allen, Henry Duckett Front Row: Mr Bill Quartermaine (Coach), Alexander Morgan-Hobbs, Callum Hart (Vice Captain), Nicholas Kelleway, Trent Bradshaw (Captain), Michael Scalzo, Thomas Valentine, Thomas Newman Absent: Thomas Cannell, Ryan Cook, Kieran McDowell, Alexander Valli

FOOTBALL YR 9 ‘B2’

Back Row: Aaron Dominish, William O’Hara, Hazeem Hajinoor, Scott Waddell, Troy Yukich, Daniel Isailovic, Karl Hofmann, Michael Frigo, Jack Bin Sali, Callum Forsey Front Row: Mr Anthony Lunt (Coach), Jake Cox, Joshua Lathwell, Joshua Mapstone, Rhett Ardon (Captain), Mark Spadaccini, Thomas Power, Wesley Yarran Absent: Jordan Phoebe, Domenic Princi, Siddhanth Sharma

FOOTBALL YR 8 ‘B’

Back Row: Mr Joseph Tamigi (Coach), Michael Arangio, William Di Fulvio, Cameron Yukich, Harris Barclay, Caleb Gilroy Second Row: Patrick McDonald, Nathan Ruggiero, Luke Moorby, Jake Bergman, James Toncich, Oliver Hopkins, Jacob Rees Front Row: Jack Townsend, Cameron Glass, Benjamin Azzopardi, Michael O’Sullivan (Captain), Samuel Davies, Thomas Rees, Alexander Murphy Absent: Benjamin Pocock, Joshua Wallace

FOOTBALL YR 9 ‘B1’

Back Row: Ted Dobson, Oliver Royer, Andrew Tippett, Jacob Goddard, Earl Harris, James Hyder, Michael Collins, Benjamin Moulton Front Row: Mr Paul Van Vliet (Coach), Caleb Fetzer, Sean Penney, James Hendriks, Nikolas Iliadis (Captain), Daniel Simonette, Lucas Beech, Ethan Sumich

FOOTBALL YR 8 ‘A’

Back Row: Matthew Davies, Alexander Ridley, Harry McInnes, Michael Potts, Brynn Joyce, John Davis, Thomas Flematti, Joel Bahemia Second Row: Jeremy Ryan, Katyn Culbong, Eddison Baroni, Jason Fogg, Louis Pesce, Linford Smith, Hedley Smith, Jaryd Blakiston Front Row: Christopher Gray, Christopher Shaw, Marc Mather, Jordan Richards (Captain), Xavier Clarke, Braeden Caddy, Bradley Russell, Mr Gary Malarkey (Coach)

FOOTBALL YR 8 ‘C’

Back Row: Joshua Clayton, Rhys Fox, Logan Viskovich, Eliott Iustini, Damon Hortle, Taylor Wellstead, Nathan Butler Second Row: Mr Steven Magriplis (Coach), Joshua Harris, William Sanders, Rhys Morich, Nicholas Erskine, Mark Bolton, Conrad Burke, Ms Lisa MacKintosh (Coach) Front Row: Joe Woodin, Mitchell Dudgeon, Joshua Lyra, Sean Mariotti, Louis Jago, Joshua Di Grandi, Oscar Taylor, Blair Stroud