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OTG Cricket

Season 2021-22 proved to be another mixed bag for the OTGCC.

After succumbing to its 10th consecutive semi-final defeat last year, our Division 1 team decided that the best way to break its finals curse would be to endure a seasonlong form slump and miss the finals altogether. Hard to lose a semi when you finish 7th!

Fortunes were slightly better for our Second XI who, on the back of an injection of youth and enthusiasm, enjoyed a consistent season that netted them their own finals berth. Naturally, being part of the OTGCC meant they were no chance of progressing past the semi-final and were summarily smacked by eventual premiers East Malvern/ Tooronga.

Off the field, however, the club went from strength to strength, with record numbers ensuring a thriving social scene. We held a number of dinners and functions, and even managed to get our mid-season weekend trip to Torquay back up and running after a COVID-induced hiatus.

As much as we all love the club and love our cricket (well, most of the time), the off-season will be welcomed with open arms before we gear up for another big year in 2022-23. If you would like to be a part of the OTGCC, please get in touch with me at sebnicolosi15@gmail.com or make contact with anybody else you know at the club. We have a great culture both on and off the field and are always looking to welcome new players into the fold.

Seb Nicolosi (OTG 2012)

Christos Manoussakis (OTG 2012) playing for OTGAFC

OTG Football

Welcome to the 2022 season!

With the pandemic having interrupted the momentum of community sporting clubs, more than ever, it is the selfless volunteers who will drive the success and viability of these clubs. There is a multitude of roles to be filled to enable our sportsmen and women to concentrate on what they need to do on the ground. If you have some capacity and want to get back to grassroots sport, please reach out – we have roles for everyone!

Our men’s program is going gangbusters! We have appointed a new senior coach, Jamie Cassidy-McNamara, while former Collingwood player Tim Broomhead will oversee the whole program. They will be supported by senior coaches Terry Mason, Andy Roberts, Tom Beasley, Clinton Wright and Roger Gurney. We still have one or two coaching spots available if you would like to help.

Pre-season training has been fantastic, with the players eager to get onto the grounds. We are very grateful to Ed Beasley who is looking after Football Operations this year – a very large task.

Our women’s program has become an integral part of the club. After a number of challenges in the past 12 months, we are focused on bringing the program back to the strength of its first couple of years. For this to occur we need volunteers. I am sure with the right people in place, we’ll be back to where we were very soon.

While the club is in a re-build phase both on and off the field, it is crucial that we nurture and maintain strong relationships, and make sure that the club lives its core values. This includes driving a culture that respects all those involved, and ensuring our relationships with the school and the OTGA flourish.

It is vital that we have input from previous school leavers, families and friends of the OTG community. NOW is the time to get on board and get involved – each side usually needs five to six volunteers each week just to get out on the ground.

To watch our young men and women go about their game is fantastic, but to actually be a part of it is even better. So, don’t think about it, DO IT, and join in! Please contact me on 0400 144 433 if you want to be part of our great community.

See you on a footy field!

Tony Mulcahy

President

After a long break, the Old Trinity Grammarians’ Soccer Club (OTGSC) enjoyed pre-season training and looks forward to the rest of the 2022 season. It is not too late to join us as we are always looking to bring more members of the OTG community into the club!

The club is delighted to announce that Tony Briggs has joined our coaching staff as the Reserves Coach. Our players enjoyed working under Tony during the pre-season, and they look forward to tapping into the wealth of experience he gained through coaching at various clubs, including, most recently, Berwick City Soccer Club. Tony will be coaching alongside Murray Ovens, who will lead the Senior team. In early March, we welcomed our Sunday men’s teams, including some new faces, back to training.

This year is an important one for OTGSC as it marks 20 years since the club’s formation. Over the course of the year, we will be hosting several events to reconnect past players and members with the club and celebrate the success that has been achieved. These events will be advertised in The Trinity Grammarian, on social media, and through the club’s website. In early March we will host our annual Amazing Race, a player-focused event designed to enhance the camaraderie between our teams. Other events to look forward to include the Games Night, Family Trivia, Winery Tour (del Rios Winery) and Presentation Night (20th Anniversary Celebration). All members of the OTG community are invited to join us at these events! Currently, the OTGSC supports five teams: Senior/Reserves Men (State League 5), and Sunday Thirds/ Fourths/Fifths Men (Metropolitan League). If you are interested in joining one of our teams or becoming involved in the club in a different capacity, please contact Jeremy Neylon on 0407 580 045 or

jeremyneylon1@gmail.com

Jeremy Neylon (OTG 2013)

President

OTG Otters at Portsea for Polo by the Pier

OTG Otters (Water Polo)

The Old Trinity Otters Water Polo Club is thriving in the post-lockdown period. The club sent a team to the 2022 Polo by the Pier tournament in Portsea, where we reached the final before losing in a hard-fought match. Nevertheless, all players had fun and enjoyed the interesting experience of trying to play in the ocean.

Led by team captain Sam Bennett (OTG 2019), the State League 3 team is sitting on one win and three losses. Despite some tough results, everyone is grateful to be back playing and improving their skills during training in the Trinity pool. New players are always welcome to join our positive and friendly club of water polo enthusiasts.

Edward Smith (OTG 2017)

President

Women of Trinity Grammar (WOTG)

The WOTG membership continues to grow and we look forward to welcoming eligible women from the 2021 year level.

WOTG is an informal social and networking group for women to retain friendships and connections, after their youngest son has graduated from TGS.

We hope to plan an event and come together for Mother’s Day this year.

If you would like to join WOTG, please use the link below to register your contact details. Please note, there is no joining or membership fee involved and new ideas and suggestions are always welcome.

surveymonkey.com/r/women_of_ trinity_grammar

We are also seeking some assistance to administer a Facebook page for the group. Please contact Carolyn on 0413 357 685 if you are able to help with this task. Likewise, if you would like to assist with the Mother’s Day event, we would love to hear from you.

Donna Cameron & Carolyn Crouch

Co-Convenors

and

Liz Beasley & Sue McNally

Patrons