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The 2021-22 cricket season is (touch wood) set to commence in mid to late-October. The OTGCC will once again have two teams entered in the MCC Club XI – a 40-over competition convened by the Melbourne Cricket Club that provides us with access to some of the finest playing facilities in Victoria.
We are already turning our attention to 2022, but before we do so, we will draw a line and celebrate our achievements in 2021, as difficult and incredibly challenging a year it has been. During this truncated year, heavily affected by COVID and associated restrictions, we have learned a lot, reached some milestones, faced some challenges and achieved a great deal.
While we certainly play to win, and the competition is fierce, the club is strongly committed to helping people enjoy their cricket while building and maintaining social connections with their teammates off the field. If you are thinking about having a hit this summer, please don’t hesitate to flick me an email as we are always very excited to welcome new players into the family! sebnicolosi15@gmail.com Seb Nicolosi (OTG 2012) President
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With record numbers registered and eight teams participating, it has been a fine year for the OTGAFC. At the time of writing, the VAFA have not concluded the season. Our Men’s Thirds team have reached finals as have the Under 19 Seconds team. Traditionally we have held the Club Best and Fairest event on the Thursday evening of the AFL grand final week. Due to COVID restrictions it is highly unlikely we will be able to do so this year. Accordingly, we are aiming to hold this season-concluding event in November.
Hopefully, we will be able to report on the 2021 Best and Fairest in the next edition of the Grammarian. It is appropriate that I acknowledge the remarkable OTGAFC career of Luke ‘Patch’ Pacconi. Luke, a former captain of our Premier League team, recently announced his retirement after 248 games and a 14-year career. Patch has been an incredible servant and influencer of our club. We will find a way for him to continue his connection with the OTGAFC. Neil Bowman President
OTG Soccer At OTGSC, the 2021 season continues to keep us on our toes! Due to the unfortunate on-and-off lockdowns, Football Federation Victoria put the season on hold. We are waiting anxiously to see what decisions will be made regarding the remainder of the season. We greatly appreciate the assistance and support of the school and the Bulleen grounds staff as we plan for a modified and delayed season.
