OTG Clubs OTG Cricket Since my last update, a number of players have been recognised for their outstanding performances last season by being selected in their division’s Team of the Year. Well done to the players listed below: • • • • •
David Cowley (OTG 2008) (Div 1) Daniel Speake (OTG 2014) (Div 1) Jack Cooper (OTG 2019) (Div 1) Jakob Kann (OTG 2018) (Div 3) Sam Pilkington (OTG 2019) (Div 3)
Looking forward, the OTGCC is gearing up for another big year of fun and frivolity (and the odd game of cricket) in season 2022-23. With teams in both Division 1 and Division 3 of the MCC Club XI competition, we are the perfect destination for passionate/semi-interested/ disenchanted cricketers alike. We provide opportunities for players of all abilities to rekindle (or establish) the special love-hate relationship that we all have with the sport.
We play in a wonderful competition that emphasises the importance of ‘the spirit of cricket’ and provides us access to some of the finest facilities in Victoria. Sure, we play to win and certainly celebrate our on-field success (not that there has been a whole lot of late), but the identity of the OTGCC is firmly entrenched in the ideals of community, mateship and simply having a go. We are a great club to be involved with if you want to maintain a connection to the game without having to commit to pre-season training in the depths of winter (we usually kick off proceedings in late September) whilst also being part of a tight-knit, fun-loving Old Boys community. If you are tempted to have a hit or roll the arm over this season, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with me (sebnicolosi15@gmail.com) or anybody else you may know at the club. We will welcome you with open arms! Seb Nicolosi (OTG 2012) President
OTG Otters (Water Polo) The Old Trinity Otters Water Polo Club has been thoroughly enjoying 2022. After finishing a disappointing 5th out of seven teams in the shortened summer 2022 State League 3 competition, the players were keen to improve. Strong training and game attendances and the return of more players post-lockdown resulted in a hot 3-0 start in the winter competition in State League 3. We are currently sitting on top of the table. Led by captain Sam Bennett (OTG 2019), the team has played well together, with strong in-game contributions from a variety of players. Out of the water, the club hosted its first social event of 2022 at the Fitzroy Bowls Club which was a resounding success. New players (OTGs or even current students) are always welcome to join our positive and friendly community of water polo enthusiasts. Edward Smith (OTG 2017) President
Josh Mannix (OTG 2016) talks the team through one of the few catches he didn’t drop!
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