Old Trinity Grammarians’ Sport Clubs

The Old Trinity Grammarians’ Athletics Club is a recent addition to the suite of sporting clubs on offer to the Trinity community. Providing a pathway to promote fitness, encourage ongoing community connection, and enable healthy competition, the OTG Athletics Club welcomes past students and community members of all levels of athletic experience and ability.

Formed just in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics, the OTG Athletics Club encourages those with newly inspired or long-standing athletic aspirations to push their boundaries and compete in a social and community-orientated environment. In addition to regular trainings and competition, the club will boast a busy calendar of organised events, such as the reintroduction of the annual ‘Trinity Gift’ handicap event.

With future planning in mind, the club will look to assist all members by providing coaching, utilising school and community-based training facilities, and allowing teams to be entered into Athletics Victoria events to compete under the green and gold.

Please contact otg@trinity.vic.edu.au for expressions of interest or any enquires.

Oscar Brown (OTG 2022)

The OTGCC recognised some outstanding on and off-field performances (okay, maybe the on-field contributions were more commendable than outstanding) for season ’23/24 at its annual Awards Night held in the East Room back in April.

Whilst for the (insert very large number) season in a row, a premiership evaded the clutches of both XIs, there was no shortage of reasonably decent performances worthy of acknowledgement. Congratulations to the following award winners.

1st XI Club Champion: Michael Forwood (OTG 2020)
2nd XI Club Champions: Jack Cooper (OTG 2019) & Ben Cook (OTG 2019)
Best Young Player: Tom Lydon (OTG 2022)
Speros Beasley Best Clubman: Adrian Johnson (OTG 2014)

We were also incredibly proud to induct our inaugural life members David Cowley (OTG 2008) and Daniel Speake (OTG 2014) for their outstanding contributions and commitment to the club over 10+ years. These two gentlemen embody everything that we as a club, and as amateur sportsmen, strive to achieve. They have been exceptional on-field performers, but more importantly they have been selfless teammates, dedicated volunteers and loyal friends.

I, along with the rest of the club, will now go back into hibernation until about September when the winter chill subsides. As always, please reach out (sebnicolosi15@gmail.com) if you have any interest at all in rolling the arm over in season 2024/25. We are always looking for new players!

Seb Nicolosi (OTG 2012)
OTGCC President

Another great Past Players Luncheon with over 40 Old Players and 20-30 of the new brigade at Bulleen to watch the Seniors. Just to show how important these annual days are, we had one of our Old Trinity Grammarians fly over from Dubai to connect and catch up with old mates.

Leo Farrell (OTG 1985) made the trip over and had a ball, pictured here with one of his teammates, Tim Phillips (OTG 1982), whose son, Sam (OTG 2022) was playing in the Seniors.

Jim Higgs OAM (OTG 1967), former player for the Australian Cricket team, was also there to cheer on the Green and Gold and catch up with everyone.

The annual event is a great way for the players to see how the Club has evolved and probably how much the game has changed since they played.

Unfortunately, we didn’t come away with the choccies, with Old Haileybury too good on the day, but a great day was had and we look forward to the next catch up.

Tony Mulcahy
OTGAFC President

The OTGHC have been off and running for the first half of the winter season! With new challenges as a result of a promotion from our 1s last season, both teams have been improving out of sight from last year. We’ve seen increased engagement at training, games, social events and more, creating a great sense of mateship amongst the lads at Old Trinity Grammarians’ Hockey.

We look forward to sinking our teeth into the second half of the winter season over the coming two months, with both teams looking to make a late push for finals. It’s going to make for an action-packed end of the year!

Looking ahead, we would like to invite anyone, with or without prior hockey experience, to join the club for the Term 4 summer hockey competition. It’s a great opportunity to stay connected over the off-season. Don’t hesitate to reach out at otghockey@gmail.com if you’re keen!

Tom Cohen (OTG 2018)
OTGHC Committee Member

As the grounds become heavier and the Saturday afternoons get colder, June marks the half-way point of the 2024 FFV soccer season. Despite the slow start to the season, we are starting to find our playing style and slowly climb the ladder – with many fresh new faces we are ambitious that we can achieve promotion in the near future. The past few weeks have seen our Senior team knocking at the door of the top four, while our reserves teams have consistently looked dangerous, with the Reserves title very much achievable.

Although we have seen a few players lost to injury and travel (a smart move considering how cold it is here), the Club has been impressed with the connection between the players and coaching staff – we’re looking forward to seeing where our teams will be at the end of the season.

Spirits are high in the OTGSC camp despite the challenges ahead! Whilst identifying as a Soccer Club, we make sure there is plenty of time for off field celebrations, and we are confident that the camaraderie of our playing group is due to these events.

With many players starting to return from their overseas trips, we will be increasing the number of these team bonding events. In particular, we are looking forward to the upcoming Trivia Night and Presentation Night, which provides an excellent opportunity to re-engage with old players and bring in new members. We’re looking forward to seeing more friendships between the old and new Trinity Grammarians develop, and with this increased opportunity for all in the Trinity community.

As the schools Firsts XI season draws to a close with a premiership win, we played our annual OTGSC vs First XI Cup Game which is always a great opportunity to connect and reunite those who are Old Trinity Grammarians, and those who are in their last couple of years looking for a welcoming and expanding community to be a part of post-school. Whilst there are plans to have a social Sunday league team (Thirds) and women’s team involving our sister school, Ruyton, the Club are currently supporting a Senior Men’s team and a Reserves Men’s team in the State League 5 East Division.

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 or Lino Salzano (Co-Presidents) by email (jeremyneylon1@gmail.com or linosalzano4@gmail.com).

Jeremy Neylon (OTG 2013) & Lino Salzano (OTG 2018)
OTGASC Co-Presidents

The OTG water polo club has had a successful 2024 thus far, with the ‘Otters’ team winning its second consecutive Victorian State Summer League Premiership. This was finished off with the club’s largest ever Best & Fairest event, where the premiership was celebrated in style.

The club has had a strong level of participation as it was able to field two teams in the Victorian leagues for the first time since prior to the pandemic. The club owes its strong culture to the Trinity characteristics of kindness and mateship, which have seen record rates of returning players and a jovial atmosphere at trainings and games.

Both teams are gearing up for the next season starting later this month, with numbers looking stronger than ever before.

If you want to join, please send Ed an email at ecasmith1998@gmail.com.

Ed Smith (OTG 2017)
OTGA Otters President