Rugby

10B VIII Bow: William Watson Two: Connor Cleary Three: Giordan Prosper Four: Daniel Pomponio Five: Alex Michelon Six: Ross Carbone Seven: Michael Wright Stroke: Conlan Boros Coxswain: Jack Matthews Coaches: Max Cunningham & Jess Osan

Year 9 Reserves Mitchell Boris (Coach), Peter Newsome, Alessandro Birighitti, Ethan Lee, Matthew Cardozo, Thomas Mazza, Marcus Youens, Austin Moutia, Callan McClure, Sam Reid, Sam Cocks, Matt Birch, Sam O’Connell (Coach) Absent: Matthew Drew Year 10 Reserves Jay Colton (Coach), John Bradford, Justin Randle-Rai, Jon-George Boylon, Spencer Staltari, Alex Von-Perger, Taylor Colton (Coach) Absent: Michael Hayes

Senior Reserves Bow: Matt Youens Two: Michael Guerrini Three: David Hayes Stroke: Dane Moutia Coxswain: Chas McGill Coach: Adela Dlaskova

Liam Bisschops (12.7) and Nicholas Di Michele (12.1)

Mrs Leanne Wilson Rugby Manager

The 2013 Rugby season has proved to be both exciting and encouraging.

This year we were fortunate enough to secure the services of Dean Carlisle as our 1st XV coach. His style was vastly different from our previous coach and the boys certainly have been in for a lot more fitness work.

We started the season with a tour to the Gold Coast where the boys did some heavy training, watched some super 15 Rugby and played three games, two of which they won. I would like to thank Mr Richard Trend for organising this tour and Mr Dean Carlisle, Mr Tony Webb and Mr Ian Hailes for taking the boys. Not only did the boys have a wonderful time, but came back a closer unit, ready to play.

This year the commitment and desire to win in the senior teams, especially the 1st XV, has been markedly different, which has in turn meant that our results have vastly improved. The 1st XV has been a force to reckon with. The 1st XV Captain, Noah Harris (12.2) and Vice-Captain Finlay Koenig-Luck (12.2) have been outstanding leaders and have been ably supported by the whole Year 12 playing group. They look out for each other and truly play as a team. They have also supported the younger teams which helps make Rugby a Club.

Although the 2nd XV and Year 10 teams have also worked very hard, a lack of numbers has continued to be a set-back. Week in and week out they play against teams with a multitude of fresh reserves, when they battle at times with not even a full team. You have to admire their never say die attitude.

This year in the Junior School and Years 7, 8 and 9 we have been very strong. We have large numbers and a really good feel amongst the boys which augers well for the future of Rugby at Trinity College.

I would like to acknowledge the efforts of all the coaches. The Trinity College staff, Mr Tony Webb, Mr Ian Hailes, Mr Martin Guest, Mr Tim Shannassy, Mr Joseph Tamigi are all hardworking and enthusiastic in the way they encourage and motivate the boys, along with Mrs Bindy Hammond who manages the “Magic” team. They lead by example which ensures our boys always play the game in the spirit in which the game should be played. A lot of the success this year can also be attributed to the multitude of “Old Boys” who turn up every week to help coach, run lines and generally support the rugby club. Their willingness to be involved is a credit to themselves and is an example of the “TC Spirit” that the other PSA schools envy.

I would like to thank the large group of enthusiastic and committed parents who amaze me with how hard they work and how dedicated they are. Whether they are handing out snakes and drinks, cooking sausages for sausage sizzles, taking photos, organising fundraising, running lines or washing jumpers, they are always there. The boys are so lucky to have such highly involved parents who live out the school mantra “Men for Others” on a daily basis. Trinity College rugby can only keep moving forward with this type of dedication.

Lastly I would like to congratulate all the boys who have represented Trinity College in Rugby this season. The way you have played the game with determination and pride shows how strong the commitment is across the entire club.

Mrs Leanne Wilson Rugby Manager

1st XV Rugby Back Row: Nicholas Di Michele, Alexander Pensini, Samuel Watson, John Carbone, Luke Hutcheson, Conall Taggart, Declan Yardley Middle Row: Mrs Leanne Wilson (1st XV Manager), Angus Gillespie, Michael Hammond, Peter Fitzgerald, Simon Nicoli, Marc Bormolini, Joseph Halpin, Mr Sam Harris (Assistant Coach) Front Row: Jeremy Mullally, Keenan Meade, Noah Harris (Captain), Dean Carlisle (Coach), Finlay Koenig-Luck (Vice Captain), Willem Slabber, Liam Bisschops

Year 10 Rugby Back Row: Daniel Carter, Alex Cicchini, James Godfrey, Liam Johnston, Maxwell Collett, Shaun Almeida Middle Row: Mr Ian Hailes (Coach), Kieren Munrowd-Harris, Jesse Vivante, Thomas Whelan, Connor Black, James Ludovico, Jesse Mullen, Mr Declan Shortt (Assistant Caoch) Front Row: Nicholas Albonico, Jordano Sassanelli, Giordan Prosper, Nicholas Gillespie (Captain), Alexander Gordon (Vice-Captain), William Watson, Dakota Epton Absent: Jack Drew, Declan Mayo 2nd XV Rugby Back Row: Izach Mason, Jose-Marid Mwipatayi, Lachlan McLeod, Angus Thomas, Matthew Youens, Stephen Polomka Middle Row: Mr Tony Webb (Coach), Joseph Halpin, Joshua Salkilld-Campbell, Michael Guerrini, Michael Hammond, James Ludovico, Mr Sam Harris (Assistant Coach) Front Row: Jeremy Mullally, Patrick Hawkins, Brayden Viskovich, Declan Yardley, Jesse Vivante, Aaron Dondas, Jayden Torre Absent: Nicholas Brown, Luke McLaughlan, Bohdi Narkle, Kevin Tran

Year 9 Rugby Back Row: Thomas Cavanagh, Benjamin Mahoney, Oliver Betts, Lucas Starkie, Charles Owens, Nathan Scott, Tamba Lebbie Middle Row: Mr Conor Spence (Coach), Denzel Paul, Simon Tong, Rashawn Reuben, Liam Crevola, Matthew Birch, Julian Ye, Samuel Fasolo Front Row: Michael Ferrari, Carl Fasolo, Lachlan Hogg, Thomas Norman, Daniel Carter, Trong Nguyen, Hamish Townsend, Lachlan Carvey