Old Trinity Grammarians' Sport Clubs

Old Trinity Grammarians’ Cricket Club

Jakob Kann (OTG 2018)
2nd XI Captain

This OTGCC update comes from OTGCC Committee Member, Second XI Captain and reigning Second XI Champion Player, Jakob Kann, who reflects on his journey with the OTGCC and his experiences as an active and involved volunteer.

At 19, I was playing cricket for my local team, unenthusiastic and coming to training loathing the environment I was playing in. A good friend of mine reached out to me and said, “If you’re still interested in playing cricket you should reach out to the OTGCC”. What a blessing that message was. The culture and environment that the senior leadership team had produced (and still produce to this day) is second to none. Welcoming, friendly, warm and competitive – I wouldn’t choose any other environment to play in.

Since joining the OTGCC in 2019, I’ve gone on to play in four semi-finals, taken a five-wicket haul and made my maiden ton. This success is purely down to the culture and environment that has been so carefully fostered at the club.

For the last two years, I have also had the honour of captaining the Second XI. This responsibility has allowed me to gain confidence as a leader in the OTG context and also in my daily life. In my third year as captain, as well as encouraging further improvement in my own playing group, I also strive for success for the club as a whole, both on and off the field. A premiership is the only thing missing from my short tenure, but the hunger and desire is burning! I am confident we can take the next step to win in season 26/27.

As part of the OTGCC’s senior leadership team, I am also extremely passionate about cultivating and contributing to the social fabric that makes this club great. Yes, we strive for success in the form of runs and wickets, but the ultimate power of the club is as a vehicle for social connection for OTGs across multiple generations. We have a series of exciting social events in the pipeline for this season and with the integration of the new pavilion and completion of other works at the Marles Playing Fields we are confident we will see a strengthening in relationships between the school and the OTG community.

If, as a departing student of Trinity, you are looking for a great environment to continue enjoying your cricket after school, then I highly recommend reaching out to me or any other members of the OTGCC family.

Old Trinity Grammarians’ Amateur Football Club

Tony Mulcahy
OTGAFC President

It was great to see the Thirds make it into the finals under the amazing guidance of coach Josh Mannix (OTG 2016). Congratulations!

The Firsts found it tough going back into A Grade. However, with resilience and determination the team finished the season strong to keep our spot in the Premier Division.

We also acknowledge Donald McDonald, our Senior Coach, who is stepping down after an amazing coaching career at OTGAFC. He has brought us premiership cups, a great structure and a very professional team that have brought our boys back into the top league. Donald has been with us for four years and has brought so much success and enthusiasm to a tough job.

After four years as coach, it is time now for him to help Terry and his ever-expanding family, but he will be staying on at the football club in other areas. I cannot thank Donald enough for all he has done and the difference he has made to so many of our players.

We will begin interviewing prospective coaches very shortly and will make sure we continue to be led by the best.

Congratulations also to the TGS Football First XVIII, who made it into the AGSV Grand Final, and although it didn’t go our way, the players should be very proud of their efforts.

We’re very close to moving back into the new Bulleen facilities, which will make us the envy of the VAFA and AGSV, and we can’t wait to enjoy the building.

We look forward to all the Year 12s coming down to the 2027 pre-season training nights that will be begin in early to mid-November, once they have finished school. Good luck for the final few weeks and exams.

Tom Cohen (OTG 2018)
OTGHC Co-President

The OTGHC has had a successful season, performing well across both teams. Despite our VL3 team missing out on the finals this season, the club was pleased to see increased team and player development in this side.

Our MM2 team has produced an excellent result this season, with an almost perfect match record going into finals. The club anxiously awaits the results of the MM2 finals round with the hope that OTGHC can bring home some long-awaited silverware. We attribute some of our success this season to our off-field video reviews which seem to have yielded fruitful results.

Moving away from the pitch, OTGHC was proud to have hosted its first trivia event which was hotly contested between almost 30 members of our club. We otherwise we are looking forward to our end-of season presentation night as a final send-off to the winter season.

OTGHC will be participating in the summer competition again this year, which is a friendly social competition open to all skill levels. For anyone who may be interested in playing with our club, the summer competition is a great way to ease into the sport, whether you have never played hockey before or are dusting the cobwebs off your old stick.

Enquiries: Contact Tom on 0487 346 042 or TGHockey@gmail.com. Go Ts!

Chris Liosatos (OTG 2021)
OTGSC Co- President

After an excellent year for the club, the OTGSC wrapped up its season the same way we started, firing on all fronts.

A real highlight was battling the successful Trinity Firsts XI in the annual cup, a fixture that has certainly become a genuine celebration of the ties between the club and the school. Truly one of the best days on our calendar.

We tied off the year with a historic season. After battling the idea of promotion, we entered the last few games with a real chance qualifying for the state league playoff game. With a few tough fought games at the end of the season, we managed to clinch the chance to be promoted. The entire club, supporters and broader community all drove up to Bundoora at the Home of Matilda’s playing grounds where we faced Keysborough District. Goals from Nicholas Mitrevski and Katrik Misra (Captain) sent the entire club through to promotion! An incredible way to end one of the club’s best seasons ever!

It is worth acknowledging that this is set to be Lino Salzano’s last year as President, capping off a brilliant five years of dedicated service to the club.

If you’re interested in playing, get in touch with Chris or Eddie on Instagram @oldtrinitysoccerclub or via email at otgsoccerclub@outlook.com

Ed Smith (OTG 2017)
OTGWPC President

The OTGWPC enjoyed a tremendous start to the second half of 2026, once again entering two teams into the Victorian summer competition. After a start marked by injuries to key players, the Otters have bounced back in recent weeks and look to continue their winning streak to gain a strong position on the ladder come finals time in November. The Pups have also been performing at a high level, with key games coming up to determine their finals chances as well.

The club has enjoyed strong attendances at trainings and social events, reflecting a tight-knit community growing with each passing month.

We are also excited to announce (at the time of writing this) that after an eight-year hiatus, OTG Water Polo is sending a team to Canberra on September 18-20 to compete against some of the nation’s strongest clubs in the Canberra Cup tournament.