De La Sport Teams 2013

ACC Athletics

ACC Athletics Team 2014: Dalton Di Medio, Will Cavey, Nick Paspaliaris, Adelchi Dentesano, Jared Williams, Lachlan Menara, Harrison Gill, Liam Farrell, Aaron Trusler, Tristan Moloney, Leon Lymbouris, Sam Emberton, Dom Tesoriero, Ulysses Urban, Jack Higgins, Will Clarke, Liam Murphy, Jack O’Neill, Chris Ghersi, Tim Fierenzi, Ethan Clark, Billy Tokatlidis, Daniel Brasher, Sam Michael, Liam O’Neill, Zak Hawker, Harrison Burt, Jacson Lalande, Jordan Kelly, Julien Khoury, Liam Bisognin, Daniel Byrden, Stefan Di Medio, Liam Chai, Jarryd Grooby, Will Mackie, Athan Giuliani, Zac Hellyer, Jordan Cannizzaro, Ryan Cosgrave, Luke Murray, Brayden Maynard, Liam O’Callaghan, Tim Walsh, Jason Sadek, Nik Perry, Pat Stanton, Nathan Evans, Jack Thornton, Alex Di Medio, James Dennehy, Jake Lever, Lachlan Smith, Jerome Lugo, Joe Giorgini, George Vlahogiannis, Peter Bradley, Stephen Galgani, Christian Lymbouris

ACC Swimming

It’s not often that a school celebrates a Champion Age Group win on the same night that it suffers the disappointment of relegation from Division One, however this was the topsy turvy nature of De La Salle’s 2013 ACC Swimming carnival. While the night was full of positives for future ACC campaigns, the reality is that for the first time in its history, De La will compete in Division 2 in 2014. While most swimmers swam significantly better times than they had done in 2012, our overall depth was not quite strong enough to bridge the gap and avoid relegation, failing by just five points to catch St Joseph’s, Geelong. The squad can be confident in the knowledge that they are heading in the right direction for 2014, and significant work has already been put in to ensure that De La’s stay in Division 2 is a brief one. Every boy who swam on the night should be proud of their efforts and the way they represented the school. Those boys (and there were many) who swam best times on the night should keep up the hard work which saw them continue their improvement. Success individually and collectively is not far away. Congratulations must go to our Champion Division One U/13 Age Group who finished with the following results; — 50m Freestyle A – 1st. Harrison Gill — 50m Breastroke A – 1st. Harrison Gill — 50m Breastroke B – 1st. Ben Richter — 50m Fly – 2nd. Harrison Gill — 50m Backstroke – 1st. Harrison Gill — 4 x 50m Medley – 2nd. Harrison Gill, Angus McLean, Ben Richter, Sam Swift — 4 x 50m Free – 3rd. Ben Richter, Sam Swift, Angus McLean, Harrison Gill. There is a quiet confidence around the team already that the 2014 campaign is going to be a good one. Many swimmers are putting in the “hard yards” with coaches outside of De La’s own swimming program. The improvement shown by those doing the extra training was clearly evident at the year level swimming sports in November, and will form a strong base for the team across all year levels at the ACC in February. Good Luck to everybody, and I can’t wait to hear the victory war cry on ACC night in February 2014.

Mr Chris Windley Head Coach

Back Row: S. Young, W. Rennie, L. O’Callaghan, J. Gardiner, H. Tailby, J. Caton, A. Shallue MIiddle Row: N. Ponnisi, C. Lewis, H. Gill, C. Aitken, M. Tutty, L. Pezet (Captain), L. Collins, R. Tallarico, L. Kelliher, T. Wilkes, L. Brzeski Front Row: C. Hulin, B. Robinson, B. Richter, A. McLean, S. Swift, F. McCormack, J. Lea, K. Williams, S. O’Callaghan

ACC Tennis 2013

The 2013 ACC Senior Tennis Team served for their season on the first week back in a hot February, and fifteen players were brim full of enthusiasm and endeavour and hoping to emulate last year’s team who finished in third position. Playoffs for positions on the team ladder had been vigorously contested at the end of the previous year. The opening round against St Bede’s was played on their stunning blue courts in a howling gale off the sea which lowered the wind chill factor to zero. All members of the team battled valiantly led by Captain Max Stephens, playing his first and only game for us because of VET commitments. Alas the home side made fewer mistakes and we lowered our colours to them.

The next week was cancelled when temperatures reached 37 degrees Celsius. Stephen Galgani was elected Captain. Round 3 was a bye but gained us valuable points. Round 4 was our home match on Malvern Tennis Centre courts against a strong Mazenod team who had two players playing in Senior Pennant teams. The fact that their best player took on Tim Walsh at number 3 was a surprise and a good test for Tim. Overall, we went down 1 set to 11 but there were some close games. Round 5 was against Salesian at the Chadstone courts and featured many valiant battles with the Tim Walsh/ Elliott Holden combination securing a crushing win 8-1 in the doubles as did Jack McLaughlin/Cameron Lack 8-2. Tim Walsh 8-5 and Cameron Lack 8-6 won their singles convincingly. Unfortunately we went down 4 sets to 8. Elliott Holden’s power hitting resulted in a burst ball and broken strings in his racquet. As he had taken almost a year to repair his last racquet, no one held their breath! Back: E. Holden, J. Sharry, C. Lack, J. Vance, J. McLoughlin, T. Walsh, N. McGonigal Round 6 pitted us against a strong experienced Front: C. Clarke J. Trenerry, S. Galgani (Captain) team from St Bernard’s at the Malvern Tennis Centre Absent: E. Hirst, N. Papamiltiades, G. Ktenas, M. Stephens and, in spite of some titanic struggles, they emerged victors, 9 sets to 3. Overall you would have to say the season was not blessed with a lot of success but thanks to Steve Galgani coach and all members of the team for their spirit of endeavour for the Blue and Gold! Mr Graeme Lawler Coach

Standing: Ms J Holden, N. Monteroso, N. Stampboulgis, L. Phillips, N. Amon, M. Mrualgy, Seated: W. Bicknell, L. Kafer, N. Catrice, L. Boles De Boer, C. Batsiakis

Year 9 Tennis

Standing: Mr N. Yates, W. Barns, Z. Patrick, C. Groves, J. Bruce-Smith, C. Langkou Seated: P. Frencken, C. Monaco, A. Ticinovic, F. Parton, W. Callaghan, J. Biviano

Year 7 Tennis

The 2013 1st XI ACC cricket cricket team entered the 2013 season with high expectations and a team full of talented players determined to build upon the season of 2012. The side was bolstered with the addition of young and energetic Year 11 players who accompanied the experienced Year 12’s to attempt to achieve the success of seasons 2010 and 2011. A team of skilful players much suited to turf cricket were faced with a season marred by inclement weather and poor wickets, reducing the season’s matches and taking away crucial opportunities for the side. However, our side were able to produce success in games that were completed, and give opportunities for Year 11 players to

gain experience for season 2014. After a lacklustre round 1 performance against St Bede’s, De La Salle suffered a narrow loss to rivals St Joseph’s, Geelong. The game at Dairy Bell saw Scott Standing: Mr M Rhoden (Coach), M. Doran, B. Simon, J. Tyquin, Wes Agar, J. Galbraith, J. Higgins, A. Tonkin Vawser compile

Seated: T. Fiddock, R. D’Souza, O. Milner, D. Krelle, T. Brasher, J. Lever, S. Vawser a crafty 60. Absent: Will Agar (Captain), J. Colquhoun, J. Cooke, M. Dumbleton, H. Curtis, J. Hanley The side fell agonizingly short of the set target in the final over of the game. After rain snatched away what was to be a sure victory against St Bernard’s and the highly-anticipated clash with Whitefriars called off due to extreme heat, our boys compiled comprehensive victories against Mazenod and Salesian. Season 2013 saw two pace bowlers snare hat-tricks — James Tyquin and Wes Agar both managed to achieve the feat. There were many outstanding knocks, partnerships and spells, coupled with impressive efforts from Adam Tonkin behind the stumps. As much as we would have loved to have brought home the cup, we were still proud to

Top Row: J. Morgan, E. Bradley, M. Simons, J. Toniolo Standing: Mr W. Walker, J. Parker, R. Cadman, E. Vile, T. Harkin, P. Cook, Mr T. Hogan Seated: D. Melissinos, X. Wigg, E. Fabris, W. Kelly, J. Bartholomeusz, N. Korkolis,

Year 9 Cricket

Standing: Mr S. Brown, N. Grooby, T. Fierenzi, J. Bailey, L. Manarkis, Mr K. Stokes Seated: P. Houlihan, Z. Grundeman-Periera, D. McCarthy, K. Horsnell, T. Bruce

don the De La Salle cap and represent our College. The team put together many great performances and augur a promising 2014 season. The team were grateful to have coach Marty Rhoden advise, lead and develop our playing group thoughout the year, and a special thank you is extended to the efforts of Br Gabe.

William Agar Captain

History was made in November against an ACC Arch Rival. De La Salle won its first ever Year 7 ACC Cricket Premiership comfortably defeating St Bernard’s. St Bernard’s won the toss and batted first on a synthetic wicket and posted a score of 7/80 off their

20 overs. Sam Mahon was the best of our bowlers with figures of 2/11 and all bowlers did well to restrict St Bernard’s to just 4 runs per over for the duration of their innings. After a steady start to the DLS innings, we lost three quick wickets to be precariously placed at 3/25 from 8 overs and it was well and truly Top Row: H. Hyslop, H. Thompson, C. Moohan, A. Dentesano, R. Drummond, A. Digby game on at The Snake Middle Row: C. Quitt, Mr D. Hale, W. Canning, J. Paul, J. Williams, S. Mahon, A. Camm, C. Roberts, Z. Raymond, Pit. Seated: N. Priddle, M. Walker, A. Grey, D. Edwards, L. Saldanha, B. Cooke This early collapse brought Captain Drummond and Jared Williams together for a “make or break” partnership. By the 14th over, they had successfully steered DLS towards victory with a mix of patience and heavy hitting to combine for a 50 run plus partnership. Rory Drummond retired with 30 not out and Jared Williams was dismissed for 23. The winning boundary was hit on the fifth ball of the 15th over by Billy Cooke to record a famous De La Premiership on enemy territory. Mr Dave Hale and Seb Gotch were very proud coaches of the Year 7 boys and thank you to Dave and Seb for their time, effort, expertise and unrivalled experience with the 2013 Premiers. Mr Peter Harte

Top Row: S. Emberton, C. Gerny Standing: T. Shannon, M. O’Connor, U. Urban, B. Wardle, C. Aitken, C. McGaw, Mr G. Barns Seated: J. Fitzharris, S. Fields, B. Paine, A. Trusler, J. Higgins, P. Wasiewicz

While the Year 8 ACC Cricket team finished fifth on the ladder, it is not indicative of the very satisfying season the team experienced. The competition was tough and tight, indicated by the fact the team was playing for a grand final spot in its second last game and was defeated by a mere two runs. There were a number of milestones achieved. The team reached over a 100 in every innings it completed (each innings was 20 overs in length); Jack Higgins averaged over 70 with the bat and clobbered at least 12 sixes in 5 games. Charlie McGaw was virtually solely responsible for winning at least two games when the team looked beaten. Ben Paine captained the side with passion and aplomb. Finally, Paul Wasciewicz impressed mightily with his superb batting technique and leg spin bowling.

Mr Gerard Barns Coach

D. Loton, Mr N. Stewart, P. Hounihan (front), M. Doran, S. Balthazaar, L. Pezet, L. Kelliher, S. Del Gorge, O. Smith, Mr K. Stokes

ACC Golf 2013

At 6.45AM on the 30th April the senior golf team departed with teachers Mr Stewart and Mr Stokes for the 26th ACC Golf Championships at Northern Golf Club. Our early departure ensured that players had ample time to warm up and prepare at the venue. The competition would be between St Bede’s, De La Salle and St Bernard’s as each college team comprised of club pennant players and other experienced juniors. Our players played steadily and after 9 holes we were in the mix. Junior boys Oliver Smith and Liam Kelleher were quickly gaining experience in the senior event and Pat Hounihan started our run with a fine 85. Our senior boys Matt Doran, Liam Pezet and Shannon Balthazaar were scoring well and finished with 76, 82 and 83 respectively to keep our team near the lead. The team low markers Doug Loton and Sean Delgorge sealed the College’s 3rd premiership in four years, each scoring 74. It was amazing to watch Doug tee off at the 17th hole and carry a water hazard that was 250 metres away with ease. Congratulations to team members and caddies who each played their part in our success. I wish the staff and upcoming students who represent the College in ACC golf the best of luck as I retire at the end of 2013. Over the years we have won premierships, some boys have made state teams, some have travelled to the USA on College scholarships, others have trained as golf professionals and many have joined golf clubs thereby developing their golf games and life skills.

Norm Stewart Senior Golf Coordinator

Well done to Normie Stewart who has been a stalwart and pioneer of not only De La Golf for over 27 years, but initiated the introduction of golf to the ACC Sport Competition in 1986. Normie retires this year and he is and will always be the ‘Mr Golf’ of De La and a very successful coach with three premierships in the last four years. Norm is a passionate golfer who has been very generous with his time to hundreds of golfers at De La. Enjoy retirement Normie, not too much time on the nineteenth! Thanks ‘Stormin’ Norman’. Mr Peter Crellin

Standing: M. Wilson, L. Kelliher, B. Paine, Mr P. Crellin Seated: D. McCarthy, N. Leontaritis, O. Smith

The ACC Junior golf team was selected from two trial carnivals in late Term 3. We were the defending champions of 2012 and although most of our golfers played really well at Werribee Golf Course, we were pipped at the post for second behind St Bernard’s Essendon. We are looking forward to next year already as our team was young and we won’t lose any golfers to the Senior team. If more of our golfers become club members, that is the key to becoming a force in ACC Golf. Our junior team was led by Nick Leontarits and the scores were as following. Oliver Smith 80; Patrick Houlihan 86; David McCarthy 86; Ben Paine 89; Nick Leontaritis 95; Liam Kelliher 100; Zach Mulholland 115; Matthew Wilson 125 Emergency: Oscar Woo Well done to the Junior Golf Team of 2013. Mr Peter Crellin Junior Golf Coach

Weightlifting

Standing: J. Delaney (Captain), S. Francazio (Coach), J. Saddington, B. Morgan, J. Dakdouk, Mr D. Hale Seated: M. Bonollo, V. Williams, S. Gardiner, F. McCormack, N. Chatgoglou

DLS Weightlifting Team wins 2013 Sport & Recreation Cup

In October De La Salle College hosted the Weightlifting Sport & Recreation Cup. De La Salle College were the reigning 2012 champions and we successfully retained our title — making this our third consecutive championship win. Schools from all across Victoria competed in our College Gymnasium and we defeated Mt Lilydale College by four points to win the 2013 Cup. Congratulations to our team on their stellar effort. Our very own James Delaney, a current Year 11 student, was selected to represent Australia in the Youth Weightlifting Team to compete in the 2013 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, a fantastic achievement and well deserved after all his hard work.

Australian Weightlifting Federation Under 15 National Tournament

The Australian Weightlifting Federation Under 15 National Tournament was held on 5 October. Details of the event are as follows: Weight Division Lifting Total Placed S. Gardiner 56kg 53kg 5th F. McCormack 56kg 84kg 2nd J. Dakdouk 62kg 106kg 4th J. Saddington 85kg 96kg 1st V. Williams 85kg 89kg 2nd B. Morgan 94kg 126kg* 3rd * Personal Best

Australian Weightlifting Foundation Youth Championships

Weight Division Lifting Total Placed J. Delaney 56kg 170kg 1st James set a new Australian Youth Record at 77kg for snatch and is the new Senior and Junior Youth Champion of Australia. (Rachel Goodman, daughter of Harvey — De La’s champion lifter of the 1990’s — also completed this unique treble).

Sport & Recreation Cup Champions 2013

Back Row: S. Francazio (Coach), J. Quinn (Visitor), Jake Lever, Jay Saddington, Bryce Morgan, Frank McCormack, D. Hale Front Row: James Delaney, Jayden Dakdouk, Sam Gardiner, Nick Chatgoglou, Victor Williams

Top Row: A. Doulgeris, M. Zbiegien, J. Curwood, T. Siriopoulos, J. Giorgini Middle Row: Mr K. Stokes, L. Carracher, A. Langenberg, J. Benton, G. Vlahogiannis, D. Anastasio, A. Hay Seated: W. Cardwell, M. Petrone, P. Arceri, D. Spicer (Captain), S. Singh, P. Bradley Top Row: J. Bainbridge, L. Chai Middle Row: Ms Hawley, S. Powell, B. Muller, M. Wildoer, J. Khoury Seated: L. Bisognin, R. Davis, Z. Hellyer, W. Mackie, J. Giles

Top Row: N. Watson-Monro, R. Beebi, T. Chiodo, S. Howells, L. Lymbouris, S. Embruy Middle Row: O. Smith, Mr N. Stewart, R. Kinsella, M. Dello-Virgine, W. Clarke, H. Green, J. Vlahogiannis, C. Khan, C. Knight Seated: C. Bird, O. Cramp, T. Phillips, P. Nikitas, H. Shin, B. Northey

Year 10 Volleyball Year 7 Volleyball Year 8 Volleyball

Top Row: Z. Penzes, S. Michael, B. Spackman Middle Row: F. McCormack, T. Deftereos. A. Nyanjok, S. O’Callaghan, Mr D Alexander Seated: Z. Hawker, B. Tokalidis, M. Canny, H. Bowen, S. Hatzikourtis Top Row: T. Malota, D. Trewarn, C. Joyce, L. Halloran Middle Row: W. Cavey, J. McCormack, S. McDonald, M. Hartnett-Hay, B. Robinson, Mr. R. Del Porto Seated: R. Persi, F. Bird, B. Joyce, M. Moolman, E. Powell, N. Robinson 134

Back Row: Mr K Stokes, Mr. S. Slavin, P. Forrest, N. Amon, L. Collins, W. Jones, L. Forrest, W. Agar, J. Reeve, S. Embrey, T. Evans, E. Kingsley, L. Phillips, R. Watson, B. Williams, Mr T. Ryan. Front Row: L. O’Neill, S. Otten, M. Moolman, W. Clarke

2013 Victorian Interschools Skiing Competition.

A late dump of snow and wild weather greeted the 17 students who represented De La Salle College at the Mt Buller Interschool Skiing Championships this year. As usual, the team stayed at the conveniently located Meki Lodge and due to favourable snow conditions were able to ski in and out of the lodge each day. Students were entered into either the Alpine or Snowboard Giant Slalom events and the races were conducted on Little Buller Spur and Burnt Hut Spur. All students competed to the best of their ability and proved to be most reliable in getting around the mountain for their respective events and team meetings despite the poor visibility at times. Our Year 9 and 10 Division 2 Alpine team results were most competitive this year. These teams finished 14th and 16th out of a total of 46 eligible teams due to their ability to have at least three out of four team members successfully complete both timed runs of the course. In this event consistency, not overall speed, proved to be the determining factor on the day. The boys did a wonderful job of cooking for themselves and in keeping the lodge clean and tidy. The De La Staff assured the boys these skills were easily transportable and could be employed at home. Mr Tom Ryan attended the last three days of the competition and put on an excellent display of Telemark skiing. A big thank you goes to our parent volunteer officials, Mr Grant Amon and Mr Robert Reeve, who assisted with on-course duties during the week. We look forward to putting another team together in 2014 to again represent De La Salle College at the Victorian Interschools.

ACC Senior Football Squad

Top Row: S Vawser, D Anastasio, T Connolly, D Krelle, C Lack, H Wardlaw, D Cowan, T Brasher, N Edwards. Middle Row: Mr K Stokes (Coach), L Carracher, B Maynard, J Curwood, L Brownhill, J Benton, P Stanton, E Cheesman, A Hay, N Papamiltiades (Goal Umpire), Mr P Harte Seated: A Cowan, D Spicer, J O’Sullivan, N Taylor, P Arceri (Captain), H Tailby, J Tyquin, J Sahely, Q De Luca Absent: J Hanley, J Stewart, H Curtis, J Lever, N Evans, M Dumbleton, N Perry, J McLoughlin.

1st XVIII Football

The 1st XVIII Football team performed admirably considering the number of injuries to key players throughout the season. We managed only the one win against Mazenod by 33 points in round 3 at Waverley Oval. However, the boys can be proud of the way they kept a positive attitude thoughout the entire season. In the games the team lost the losing average margin was only 37 points, which indicates that even though we didn’t have a good win-loss ratio, the team was always competitive and at no stage did they throw in the towel. Congratulations to Joel Stewart for winning the 1st XVIII Best and Fairest Player Award for 2013. I would like to thank all the boys who played and trained with the team this year. A special thanks to Pat Arceri, team Captain and Jack Hanley and Jake Lever as Vice-Captains. Also thanks to the other Year 12 boys for their leadership and contribution over the years to De La Salle Football. I wish them all the very best in their future football careers. On behalf of the players and myself I would like to thank Mr Peter Larsen as assistant coach, Mr Peter Harte and Mr Simon Brown for the work they have put into DLS Football this year.

Mr Ken Stokes Coach

Top Row: C. Monaco, C. Gerney, J. Brasher, U. Urban, W. Clarke, A. Martin, J. Roberts, J. Higgins, N. Watson-Munro Middle Row: Mr G. Barns, L. Armstrong, M. Tyquin, T. Shannon, A. Martuccio, R. Beeby, C. Aitken, S. Emberton, P. Nikitas, H. Soden, Mr T. Atkins Seated: B. Northey, C. Day, C. Bird, J. Caruso, C. McGaw, J. Epifanidis, B. Melissinos, H. Gustin, A. Trusler, C. Leyden De La Salle premiership winning coach, Mr David Hale, has always said that the key to coaching premierships is the moulding of individual talent to be totally committed to the service of the team; wise words from one of De La Salle’s finest coaching veterans. De La Salle’s Year 8 team of 2013 contained many individuals of considerable football talent; all were emphatically dedicated to the pursuit of a premiership. What’s more, they achieved this goal; the only De La Salle football team to do so for the 2013 ACC season. In the second match of the season, De La Salle was defeated by Parade College to the tune of 24 points. This indicated that if the team wanted to place their hands on the premiership trophy, it was going to have to prepare thoroughly and have its many stars willing to offer their talent in the service of the team. It was therefore a satisfying moment to win the grand final against the very same Parade College team by a margin of 28 points; a four point net gain. This was a team made up of great mates. They enjoyed each other’s company. They would protect each other on the field. Many of the them were prepared to play in positions or take on roles they might not have been particularly comfortable with, but they did so with 100% dedication and without remonstration or protest. Charlie McGaw, who loves playing up forward, willingly played a defensive role and was crucial to the premiership victory. Big Ulysses Urban was monumental in the role of full forward and Jack Higgins was constantly using his sublime skill to bring teammates into the game. The Year 8 2013 premiership team was a wonderful and dignified representative of their school. They played each game with a ferocious will to win, without ever resorting to undignified or unsporting tactics. Gentlemen, it was an honour to serve you as your coach. Thank you. Mr Gerard Barns and Mr Terrence Atkins

Top Row: C. Joyce, E. Powell, L. Eldering, O. Moore, J. Paul, S. Mahon, P. Bohan, A. McLean, I. Forrester, T. Buzza, C. Moohan, B. Cooke, Middle Row: H. Hyslop, B. Joyce, J. Williams, T. Fogarty, L. Hawker, T. Vance, J. Beaton, R. O’Meara, A. Mascarin, L. Menara, L. Bonato, Mr J. Locke Seated: D. Di Medio, H. Thompson, S. McDonald, N. Priddle, B. Brownhill, J. White, L. Halloran, C. Quitt, C. Roberts, A. Digby, A. Dentesano, Ground: A. Grey, Z. Raymond, L. Astone, T. Webb, M. Walker, W. Canning, N. Robinson, B. Fierenzi, Z. Mulholland, J. D’Arcy

The 2013 season should be remembered in future years for its importance in the development of football at De La. More than seventy players were on the team list in 2013 and most players were able to represent the College on two or three occasions. De La Salle finished fifth on the ladder with two wins and four losses and a percentage of 77.3%, a statistic indicating there is room for improvement in future competitions. The side was served well by consistent performances from Jared Williams, D’Arcy Trewarn, Cameron Quitt, Lachlan Menara, Alex Mascarin, Sean Macdonald, Hugh Hyslop and Patrick Bohan. Other players to contribute during the season include Cooper and Bailey Joyce, Lachlan Hawker and Tom Fogarty. The side’s two wins were against Mazenod which was perhaps our most pleasing victory having to play as a team to overcome a competitive opposition which led for most of the game. Our second win was a resounding victory against an inefficient and under skilled Salesians who we defeated by 103 points. The teams that challenged our ability to kick goals and stop the run on play of our opposition were St Bede’s and St Bernard’s. Both teams were physically stronger and were hard, aggressive opponents who dominated the centre play and required De La Salle to defend throughout the game. Special thanks must go to team manager and statistician Mr Jeff Locke for his expert analysis of the games and his breakdown of data that brought a new level of efficiency to Year 7 Football. Good Luck in 2014.

Mr Shaun Buckley Coach

Top Row: W. O’Shannessy, N. Cooney, N. Catrice, D. Byrden, M. Colak, R. Cosgrave, H. Jarvis, J. Tymms, C. Cosgrave Middle Row: Mr T. Hogan, R. Davis, R. Cadman, P. Cook, M. Wildoer, M. Oman, J. Zaia, Mr M. Petrie Seated: W. Kelly, M. Simons, L. Bisognin, J. Giles, W. Mackie, B. McGaw, N. Monaco, J. Cannizzaro

In a highly competitive 2013 competition, the Year 10 1st XVIII football team performed extremely well and the boys are to be congratulated for their season. After a bye in round 1, we first played eventual grand finalist St Joseph’s in Geelong. The trip was memorable for our second half but the damage was done in our sleepy first half, making the season very difficult in a cut-throat competition. To the boys’ credit, they then performed a demolition job every week, winning by large margins. At the last round, the grand final was still possible with a big win over the undefeated Whitefriars. We fought hard and gave the eventual Premiers their toughest game, and therefore finishing an honourable third. Congratulations especially to leaders Will Mackie (Captain), Jesse Toniolo and Matthew Colak (ViceCaptain) and Best & Fairest: Ryan Cosgrave.

Mr Tim Hogan Coach

Back Row: T. Deftereos, B. Tokatlidis, S. O’Callaghan, J. Squires, A. Nyanjok, D. Brasher, J. O’Connor, H. Bowen, C. Ferris-McDonald, Middle Row: Mr D. Alexander, J. Ingram, H. Burt, J Bailey, M. Canny, Z. Hawker, R. Watson, S. Michael, L. Murphy, Mr S. Brown Seated: J. Wagland, C. Northey, C. Ghersi, H. Campbell, Z. Grundmann-Perera, T. Fierenzi, A. Arceri, N. Leontaritis

Year 9 Miss “Three-Peat” attempt

Inheriting a superstar line-up, full of talent and littered with past success proved to be one of the greatest jinxes of the 2013 ACC Calendar. A few key moments shaped their destiny. Plagued by injury to key midfielder Liam Murphy and unparalleled unavailability of other stars — the Year 9 Football side failed to achieve the dizzy heights of past years. However, let us dwell on five of the season’s highlights. 1. The dominance of Billy “ACC” Tokatlidis and Sean “Captain” O’Callaghan in whatever position they played. 2. The improvement of Ayang “who wants it” Nyunjok in the ruck (pictured). 3. A lazy 10 goal bag from Tim Fierenzi against Salesian College, who under the mercy rule was later moved to centre half back for a quarter. 4. Unearthing fresh talent in Harry Burt, new to De La Salle. 5. Sammy Michael tearing opposition sides to shreds. Remember this name — you read it first here. David Alexander Coach

Top Row: B. Maynard, J. Benton, N. Perry, B. Wildoer, S. Singh Middle Row: C. Lymbouris, S. Galgani, P. Stanton, K. Thomson, J. Heatley, T. Brasher, Mr P. Harte (Coach) Seated: W. Rennie, N. Papamiltiades, D. Cowan (B Team Captain), B. Ayre (A Team Captain), J. Lugo, M. Hoareau. Absent: N. Evans, J. Hanley, J. Stewart, B. Ledder. The Senior Basketball A Team competed in the Grand Final last Wednesday versus Whitefriars. It was a very high standard match with both teams having opportunities to win the match. Unfortunately, Whitefriars just proved to be too good in the final five minutes to defeat us by 10 points. Our Team certainly proved to be worthy Grand Finalists and their effort and determination in the ultimate match and throughout the season was a credit to our school. The Senior B Basketball Team won the ACC Premiership defeating St Bernard’s comfortably by 19 points. Despite losing one match for the season, our B Team proved emphatically that they were the best team in the competition with an almost flawless team display in the Grand Final. Congratulations to the following members of the ACC Senior B Basketball Premiership Team: Dylan Cowan (Captain) who scored 28 points in the Grand Final, Nathan Evans, Brody Ledder, Jack Hanley, Tom Fisher, Kruger Thomson, Michael Hoareau, Will Rennie, Brad Wildoer and Joel Stewart, who unfortunately missed the final due to injury.

Mr Peter Harte

Year 9 Division 1 Basketball

Standing: M. Simon, D. Constantineas, J. Villani, M. Wildoer, M Treleaven, R. Smith–Michalewski, J. Morgan, L. Walsh, Ms J. Holden Seated: N. Monaco, C. Rate, R. Davis, J. Benton (Captain), J. Gleeson, B. Topfer, N. Joseph

Year 7 Basketball

Standing: Z. Penzes, T. Christiansen, A. Nyanjok, B .Regan, J . O’Connor, T. Fierenzi Seated: J .Squires, E. Clark, N. O’Sullivan, Ms J .Dickson, N. Leontaritis, B. Tokatlidis, S. Michael

Our Year 9B Basketball Team were narrowly defeated by two points by Whitefriars in the Grand Final. After trailing by 10 points early in the match, our boys recovered well to claw their way back into the match and actually lead with two minutes remaining. Whitefriars were more composed and clinched the premiership. Thank you to Jo Dickson for coaching and managing the Year 9 Basketball Teams throughout Term 3. Jo was very grateful to have valuable coaching assistance from two members of our Senior Basketball Team, Jerome Lugo and Ben Ayre.

Standing: B. Crowe, U. Urban, B. Wardle, N. Jarvis, T. Whitelaw, Mr P. Harte Seated: L. Lymbouris, Z. Patrick, J. Brasher, J. Green, A. Trusler

Standing: J. Robinson, M. Doherty, T. Healey, W. Clarke, J. Vlahogiannis, A. Martuccio, Mr P. Harte Seated: B. Northey, L. Yaksich, W. Stephenson, C. Day, J. Higgins, W. Callaghan, A. Salemi

Year 8 Basketball B

A. Reuter, N. Ponissi, P. McCaffrey, L. Tikellis, C. Roberts, M. Henrique-Gomes, Mr. N. Stewart Absent J. Lugo

Ten of De La’s finest chess players ventured out to Simonds Catholic College in August for the 2013 ACC Open Chess Championships. Competing in Division 1, we faced the best of the ACC Schools including host Simonds College, Emmanuel, Salesian and the powerhouse Mazenod College competing with a trio of teams. This year, our sights were set on breaking past our established position as the second ranked college in Division One, just behind Mazenod College. Such a challenge was taken up by the best of the best in Year 10, 11 and 12. Playing with an amalgamation of cleverness, pace and calculation our team cruised through rounds against Emmanuel, Salesian and Simonds. The three Mazenod College teams proved to be a monumentally tough task however, as each board of their teams were both talented and thoroughly well trained. Nevertheless, we finished a brave fourth behind the three Mazenod teams, thus reinstating De La Salle as the second best Chess College in the ACC. Notably there was great play by Marcus Henriques-Gomes (Year 11) competing valiantly with 3 wins and 3 losses on the ever tough Board Two, and Arion Reuter (Year 11) who played fearlessly on Board Three, finishing with the team’s best score with 4 wins and 2 losses. Despite failing to achieve our goal to knock off Mazenod, this year was a great development year for the six Year 11’s and two Year 10’s who will provide great service for future seasons. On behalf of the 2013 Chess Team, I thank Mr Stewart and Mr Evans for their organisation of the Senior Chess Team and their constant passion and enthusiasm for Chess at De La.

Jerome Lugo Senior Chess Captain

Standing: Mr J. Walton (Coach), J. Dillon, A. Ianchello, G. Vlahogiannis, M. Arapis, J .Little. Seated: B. Hawkins, C. Marinis, L. Pezet, A. Langenberg (Captain), D. Leone, J. Pulvirenti, M. Henriques-Gomes. Absent: A. Doulgeris, E. Glavas.

ACC Soccer 2013 The Soccer team’s season started in earnest far earlier than ever this year, with Aaron Langenberg knocking down my door on the first day of term 1 to demand preparations begin. His enthusiasm was contagious and a mass of talent took to the field for trials before our first fixture was really in sight. Fifteen boys were ultimately selected to form the squad with several unlucky to miss out. When the season proper started, hopes were high. Training had gone well and the boys had gelled into a finesse unit who could move the ball quickly and had skill by the bucket-load. CBC must have heard the rumours; as we arrived for our first game, we were met with a pitch littered with craters and with just a few resolute tufts of grass clinging desperately for life on the otherwise barren dustbowl. Forced away from our slick passing game, we struggled initially and found ourselves down 1-0. Time ebbed from the clock and still De La could not find the net. As rain crashed to the ground, forcing assistant coach/coach driver Mr Stewart back to the bus, things looked grim, before the human trick-shot, Marcelo Arapis, converted from long range. In one of the more exciting finishes I’ve been involved in as a coach, the game see-sawed from end to end when, with seconds remaining, a looping header from Anthony Ianchello sealed a memorable victory. Suddenly, the rain was unimportant; we had a win under our belts and the season was ours for the taking… …A few games later, that was still our only victory. Despite some great performances from Year 11 midfield superstar and ACC Team of the Year member Jack Dillon, and glimpses of brilliance from Brayden Hawkins and Chris Manaveris, we were unable to repeat our epic first performance. Neither George Vlahogiannis’ skill, nor Josh Pulvirenti and Jack Thornton’s running could get us over the line, as we fell to defeats at home and away. It was a long drive home from the final defeat of the season in Geelong. However, as we made our way up the Princes Highway, there was a clear camaraderie amongst the boys and a new sense that winning wasn’t everything. Pre-game trips to McDonalds to ‘warm up’ and playing the game with flair had helped the team bond and become a unit. It may be a long summer but the Year 11’s will carry that spirit through into next year where hopes will again be high. Quiet achievers like Marcus Henriques-Gomes will provide a platform to build on and the Year 10’s will come into a positive culture. Roll on 2014.

Mr James Walton Coach

Standing: F. Macri, E. Fabris, Z. Hellyer, N. Stamboultgis, D. Chris Seated: J. Bartholomeusz, N. Simcocks, S. Tsagaris, L. Chai, D. Konstandakopoulos, H. Brown

Top Row: W. Callaghan, J. Green, Z. Patrick, J. Vlahogiannis, C. Groves, T. Phillips, Middle Row: Mr D. Hale, H. Swift, J. Biviano, L. O’Brien, M. Russ, H. Shin, M. Risotto, R. Clark Seated: N. Marino, A. Indovino, H. Stanhope, S. Callaghan, L. Panozzo, L. Yaksich, T. Ciancio-Knauer, A. Van Werkhoven Standing: G. Kouzoumis, M. Donnarumma, L. Manakis, L. Moore, M. Mercuri, C. Grant, Mr N. Yates Seated: S. Kamoutsis, L. Zoumis, S. Kumar, S. Hatzikourtis, L. Hall, N. Armocida. A. Lindeman

Year 8 Soccer Year 7 Soccer

Top Row: A. Pavlou, R. Ranzolin, A. Pinna, L. Kappa, G. Vlahos

Middle Row: J. Pulvirenti (Assistant Coach), D. Shipperd, R. Garrido, A. Pierias, N. Paspaliaris, T. Malota, D. Edwards, Mr C. Del Porto (Coach) 145 Seated: F. Bird, S. Beehre, M. Moolman, P. Menidis, D. Stamboultgis D. Casula, M. Mackie, M. Pulvirenti

Senior Cross Country

Back Row: Mr T. Curran

Middle Row: W. Cardwell, M. Carey, P. Bradley, A. Langenberg, M. Jackson, J. Pulvirenti, Mr P. Crellin. Front Row: Z. Hutter, C. Carberry, J. Thornton, N. Evans (ACC Cross Country Captain) ACC Cross Country

After finishing 3rd in Division 1 since 2009, our 60 strong 2013 ACC team was hoping to break into the Top 2 schools. Despite the best efforts of all of our De La Salle competitors, we recorded our fifth consecutive overall 3rd placing behind St Bede’s and the winning school, St Bernard’s. Once again, there were some very brave and impressive individual performances at the Carnival and the De La Salle runners listed below finished in the Top 10 (at least 100 competitors per event) place getters in their respective events: Cooper Joyce (7S) – 6th in Under 14 Zak Hawker (9M) – 7th in Under 15 Brodie Muller (10S) – 7th in Under 16 Liam O’Callaghan (11H) – 6th in Under 17 Jack Thornton (12J) – 4th in Senior Chris Carberry (12J) – 6th in Senior Zane Hutter (12H) – 10th in Senior As well as our three Top 10 finishers in the Senior event, our next 5 Senior runners finished in the Top

Under 17 Cross Country Under 16 Cross Country

Back Row: Mr T. Curran Middle Row: N. Evans, T. Brasher, L. O’Callaghan, B. Hawkins, M. Arapis, M. Robinson, W. Rennie. Front Row: T. McAustland, Q. De Luca, M. Hoareall, E. Hirst. Back Row: L. McCluskey, P. Cook, N. Catrice, R. Cadman, D. Byrden, B. Muller, C. Brace Front Row: B. Philpott, C. Northey, M. Thomas, W. Mackie, N. Stamboultgis

20. This stellar team effort means that our Year 12 boys are the Senior ACC Champions for 2013. This is a most fitting way for these ten boys to finish their ACC Cross country careers! On behalf of all students who were part of our ACC Cross Country Squad, I would like to thank the staff listed below for their time, effort, commitment and enthusiasm for Cross Country this term to ensure that our runners were well trained and prepared for the “Big Dance”: Tim Curran, Peter Crellin, Peter Larsen, Simon Brown, Chris Church, Tom Curry and Ray Leetham. With our best performed age group leaving us this year, the remainder of our current squad now face the challenge to ensure that we remain in the top half of schools in Division 1 ACC Cross Country in 2014. This will only be achieved through maximum commitment and dedication to train for as long and as hard as possible.

Under 13 Cross Country

Back Row: Mr P. Crellin, H. Swift, A. Digby, R. Ranzolin, D. Di Medio, A McLean, L. Halloran, S. Beehre, N. Evans (Cross Country Captain) Front Row : R. O’Meara, D. Trewarn, B. Richter.

Under 16 Cross Country Under 15 Cross Country

Back Row: Mr T. Curran. Middle Row: M. Thomas, N. Catrice, R. Cadman, P.Cook, B. Muller, D. Byrden, N. Evans. Front Row: W. Mackie, N. Stamboultgis, C. Northey, L. McCluskey. Back Row: N. Evans, D. Konstandakopoulos, T. Deftereos, Z. Hawker, B. Tokatlidis, J. Dziubinski, Mr. P. Crellin. Front Row: N. Bryden, F. McCormack, C. Whitehead, C. Joseph, J. Greaves.

Under 14 Cross Country

Back Row: J.Coughlan-Stevenson, L. Lymbouris, J. Higgins, A. Trusler, C. Gerny, N. Evans. Middle Row: P. Crellin, C. Joyce, B. Joyce Front Row: B. Northey, F. Parton, C. Day

The race for the ACC Senior Hockey title was a three horse race. St Bernard’s, St Bede’s and De La were undefeated. St Bernard’s proved this to be a formidable side, dispatching Parade 10-1. Our final against St Bede’s, was a hard match. The intensity was sky-high from the start with the opportunity of a Grand Final berth up for grabs, never mind the fierce Lasallian rivalry. There was plenty of hard running and it was an intensity that De La had not experienced in any of the home and away games. The high octane nature of the game even attracted one Ashton Agar down to ‘H1’ to see his brother Will don the Blue and Gold. We managed to go up 1-0 and this held for a while. However, we ended up conceding two goals losing 2-1 in a heart-breaking result. In such a successful season we had our eyes on the flag. But such is the nature of sport. Success makes you feel invincible one

Standing: S. Athaide, P. Bradley, N. McGonigal, J. Campion, M. Eager, B. Adams, M. Doran, week, and then it all Ms E. Phibbs (Coach) comes crashing down Seated: L. Pezet, M. Horrigan, J. Pulvirenti, Z. Hutter, L. O’Callaghan, B. Hawkins Absent: Will Agar the next. And devastated we were. At our de-brief we reflected that even though our season concluded a week earlier than expected, we had had a great season, and should free proud. We had great times on bus trips, attempting to get truckies to honk as they went past, and training where we had riveting ‘stroke offs’. We bonded like no De La Salle hockey team and we enjoyed a great season together as mates. I’d like to specially thank our coach Mrs Phibbs who made the extra effort for our team, coming to team meetings with her young son on her days off. Working with her was Captain Zane Hutter, our best player for the season. On the field Zane led from the front, dominating opponents by controlling the midfield at centre-half. Off the field as well, he was inspirational and played a key role in forming the great team unity we had. Mitch Eager and Steve Athaide deserve credit for playing key roles on-field. Steve, Mitch and Zane all earned spots in the ACC Team of the Year — a fantastic reward for their outstanding performances. Josh Pulvirenti deserves a mention; he was an outstanding goalie for us even though he had never played as a hockey goalie before the season. I’d like to thank all our team members. We didn’t reach the final but we had a great season. Liam O’Callaghan

Standing: Mr D. Alexander, J. Giles, N. Catrice, C. Brace, D. Byrden, E. Fabris, J. Tymms, L. Chai Seated: L. Goy, D. Melissinos, X. Whig, J. Bartholomeusz, W. Mackie, L. Bisognin, C. Hutter J. Cannizzaro

Year 9 Hockey

Top Row: H. Soden, S. Emberton, H. Baker, N. Watson-Munro, B. Ryan Standing: N. So, N. McFarlane, S. Howells, C. McGaw, O. Smith, M. Mills, Mr C. DelPorto Seated: L. Panozzo, T. Shannon, j. Epifanidis, B. Campbell, U. Urban, C. Bird, E. Chatterton

Year 7 Hockey

Standing: Ms K. Johnstone, D. McCarthy, J. Mullaly, Z. Grundemann- Perera, S. Hatzikourtis, T. Roberts, B. O’Shea, B. Morgan Seated: M. Ball, K. Williams, J. Lalande, K. Walsh, F. McCormack, H. Bohl, S. Kamoutsis Top Row: Z. Alezandropoulos, S. Gardiner, H. Hyslop, K. Chronis, S. Mahon, W. Cavey, E. Yeates, C. Roberts, J. Reed Standing: Mr G. Barns, T. Puddy, H. McCullough, J. Carroll, J. McCormack, J. Paul, A. Scandrett, A. Mascarin, H. Sutherland, B. Cooke, R. Garrido Seated: D. Hart, L. Saldanha, Z. Mulholland, C. Quitt, M. Bonollo, P. Menidis, B. Brownhill, K. Boyle, B. Fierenzi