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:

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!

• 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)

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!

OTG Football

We are now at the halfway mark of the season and results have been quite mixed – there is a lot of tough competition out there. Thursday night post-training dinners have been a major success, and on most Thursdays we feed 80-100 hungry men and women from all the teams. The positivity around the club is palpable, and we’re striving for more.

This season, we were lucky enough to celebrate some of our players’ significant game milestones: Brett Barratt’s (OTG 2009) 100th game, Cal Pohl’s 200th game, and the most amazing one, Luke Pacconi’s 250th game. These are significant numbers which show what a great honour it is to pull on the Green and Gold! Congratulations Brett, Cal and Luke, and thank you for your service to our club.

Also this season, we held our School First XVIII luncheon at the Bulleen Playing Fields, then watched our Seniors take on Old Melbourne. Off the field, we had the reverse raffle, cocktail night and the Business Lunch, all of which were major successes.

Fingers crossed, a few of our sides will be part of the finals action. See you at a footy field!

Tony Mulcahy

President

OTG Soccer

The beginning of winter marks the halfway point of the 2022 FFV soccer season, and to date our teams have recorded mixed results. Our Seniors had a strong start to the season and are currently sitting 4th on the ladder, only four points off the top position. Our Reserves team sits in 6th place, prevented from being further up the ladder by a couple of close results. These strong results are a reflection of the commitment from our players, as well as the consistent efforts put in by our coaching staff, Murray Ovens (Senior Coach) and Tony Briggs (Reserves Coach).

Our Sunday teams have had mixed results; however, spirits remain high. The Division 3 team led by Andy Kim (OTG 2019) had a tough start to the season, however the results have been consistently close, with only one or two goals separating most games. Our two Division 8 teams are sitting 4th (led by Bailey Beamish (OTG 2018)) and 9th (led by Lucas Morritt (OTG 2015)), with only seven points separating both teams. The club commends the involvement and dedication of all players in these teams, and encourages them to keep making the most out of the opportunities presented.

This year is an important one for the club as it marks 20 years since its formation. We will be hosting a number of events throughout the year, which will be advertised through the Grammarian reports, social media and on the club’s website – if you are keen to be a part of these events, please get in contact via the details below!

The OTGSC currently supports five teams: Senior/Reserves Men (playing Saturdays in the State League 5 division), and three Sunday teams playing in the Metropolitan League (Div 3 and Div 8). If you are interested in joining one of our teams, or becoming a part of the club in a different capacity, please contact Jeremy Neylon on 0407 580 045 or email

jeremyneylon1@gmail.com

Brett Barratt (OTG 2009) (on left) and Luke Pacconi (on right)

Finn Mould (OTG 2018)

Jeremy Neylon (OTG 2013)

President