FRIDAY 17 AUGUST 2018

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1 FRIDAY 17 AUGUST 2018 Head Master's BulletinPrep NewsJunior School News PDF Version SPORT Luke Hennessy (11St) scores a well-deserved try in the corner, after a wellworked backline attack in the 5-metre channel MIC Rugby vs Waverley The aim of forming life-long learners is the underlying principle of the Rugby Program at Trinity. With this in mind it is worthwhile reflecting not on the season that could have been, but on the season that provided the foundations for the 2019 season. From my perspective, the boys who played at Waverley on Saturday, did so with a positive approach to the game as well as displaying the desire to match Waverley physically, especially in defence and at the rucks.

2 Waverley traditionally are physical and abrasive in their approach to the game, often intimidating their opponents. While they were the dominant school in terms of scoreboard results, our boys bravely and confidently equalled Waverley in the physical dimension of the game. Mr Campbell s focus for this season was to have the coaches teach the boys the basics of positioning and contact confidence. Those fundamentals manifested across the board on Saturday, from the U13 matches on lower Queens Park to the games on Ovals 1 and 2. For me, as the MIC, the final fixture of the season was always going to be the litmus test of the way our boys would physically impose themselves against an intimidating opposition and display their confidence in contact against relentless attacking teams. On this score, our boys did very well. This crucial aspect of our game is the foundation on which we will build the 2019 season. Friends of Rugby - Farewell and Thank you! The End-of-Season was hosted by the outgoing 2018 committee at the UTS Rowers Club last Sunday, where John Corias, FOR President for the last eight years, addressed the parents who attended, thanking them, particularly Rebecca Corias, Judy Taylor and Jason Tighe, for their contribution to Trinity Rugby over the last decade. He emphasised the pleasure and satisfaction he and the committee derived from their involvement in the Saturday BBQs, and raising significant funds, which have made a difference to the School in terms of assisting with tours and purchasing gear. He also encouraged parents to whose sons are still at school to support the worthwhile organisation and sustain the legacy that goes only to support the boys and benefit the Rugby Programme. On behalf of the School Community and Mr Campbell, the Director of Rugby, I would like to extend my gratitude for their commitment which collectively equates to four decades. Andrea Folli MIC Rugby From the Director of Rugby For me, since taking over from Jayson Brewer as Director of Rugby in the week leading up to the first trial game against St Patrick s, the 2018 Trinity Rugby season has been a very rewarding, challenging and eye-opening experience. As the Director of Rugby I had the responsibility to assist in the development and mastery of new and specific skills, to create an environment conducive to fun and success and to build confidence and self-belief. The introduction of the first session skills drills each week for all ages focused on the fundamental components of all areas on the Rugby field. The aim was to provide players

3 with pictures, experiences and challenges that replicate game situations and provide repeated opportunities to view, develop and adjust their skill set accordingly. This, in conjunction with skill- specific games allowed for the skills to be applied under game-like intensity, many times in a full contact environment. This ensured players, particularly those in the lower grades, completed more tackles, passes and carries than they had so far in their entire Rugby careers. There was a significant focus on developing positive team culture and a Rugby learning environment that is built on displaying honesty, loyalty and trust. The aim was to create this environment by caring for each and every member of the Rugby program and openly displaying my sense of pride at both minor and major team and individual accomplishments. Players were challenged to improve their standards of communication and focus on providing positive and constructive feedback to all team-mates and coaches. The players were encouraged to be role models within their age groups and to work together through tough, challenging and rewarding times. The majority of these areas have progressed significantly. However, they must be worked on during the off-season to ensure the skill development is captured, consolidated and enhanced before next season. The School had one of its most successful seasons ever in relation to representative honours. There were three players selected in the Australian Schoolboy squad:thomas Lambert (12Fo), Tane Edmed (12Fo) and Lachaln Ilias (12Sc); five selected in the NSW Schoolboys teams: Cooper Chambers (12WJ), Malachi Hawkes (10WJ) and the three previously mentioned); eight selected in the CAS Schoolboy teams: Nicholas Ginis (12Ta), Matthew Yazbek (12Yo), Sione Vuki (11Ho) and the five previously mentioned; three selected in NSW Under 16s teams: (Malachi Hawkes (10WJ), Miller Tauiliili- Pelesasa (11He) and Michael Eid (10Ke); three in CAS Under 16s : (Luke Hennesy (11St), Ky Willoughby (11WH) and Riley Large (11Hi). There were several successful teams throughout the entire season, but special mention must go to the 13As who went undefeated through the CAS competition and finished with a dominant display against a Waverley side also challenging for the title. A fantastic team effort and a great coaching display was contributed by Mr Allen and Mr Heanly. The issue of scheduling was a topic of much discussion this season and I would like to assure parents and players that the Trinity Rugby community is in deep discussion aiming to create a more streamlined and supportive competition in the seasons to come. Thank you to all parents and carers responsible for getting the players all around Sydney throughout the season. The future of Trinity Rugby will prosper and with a united and shared vision will see significant improvements year on year. William Campbell Director of Rugby and 1st XV Coach 1st XV

4 Queens Park was not it its best condition; however, the weather was perfect for some physical and exciting Rugby to be played. Waverley were coming off a tough week against a Barker side that would take out the CAS competition with an undefeated season. Waverley s open style of play and willingness to chance their arm led to several opportunities for Trinity in the early stages of the half. This resulted in repeated attacking efforts in the Waverley defensive zone, but the team came away from their efforts with no points. The opposite occurred at the other end of the field with a simple defensive error -- all that Waverley needed to secure their first points on the board and show the importance of taking opportunities when they present. The TGS side bounced back well and with some early ball and attacking from depth. Luke Hennessy (9St) managed to out-pace the cover defence to secure a much-deserved try. Tane Edmed (12Fo) converted from the sideline and put the wind back in the sails. There was a stalemate for the next ten minutes of play where both teams tried to assert their dominance. After the aforementioned arm-wrestle period, Waverley challenged the TGS defensive line for a number of phases until another case of missed one-on-one tackles resulted in the opposition scoring under the posts. Even though this was not ideal, the TGS side did not drop their heads or lose their focus. Over the next stanza Trinity were dominant in both defence and attack and finally the ball reached the fifteen-year-old attacking weapon Malachi Hawkes (10WJ). He individually ran rampant for twenty metres, fending off players at will to score under the posts. It was an unbelievable display from a player who has so much more development in him! Half-time: Waverley. After a half-time talk focused on doing your job and being present for each play, the team went out with a look of determination and hope as the Year 12s had one more half to leave a mark in the Green and White. After some physical confrontations and some simple errors from both sides, it was a mistimed pass from TGS that resulted in a 70m intercept under the posts. The group prepared for another kick-off and unfortunately found one of Waverley s most dominant ball runners and the resulting barnstorming run had Trinity deep in their defensive zone again. The phases that followed were forceful and determined and resulted in another Waverley try. The TGS side did not manage to chase down the points and the poor one-onone defence and attacking decision-making proved too costly. Final score: Waverley Trinty. Finally, a farewell to the seniors who have played such a significant role in the culture, progression and passion for the program. You will be missed, but your legacy will last. William Campbell 1st XV Co-Coach and Director of Rugby and Nick Pay 1st XV Co-Coach.

5 Lachlan Ilias (12Sc), contending with Waverley defenders, after partially penetrating their defence.

6 Jaymesson Ieremia (11WJ), at inside centre, requiring close attention from Waverley s defenders in the mid-field. Nikolas Ginis (12Ta) draws in Waverley s ruck defenders to allow Jaymesson Ieremia (11WJ) and Tane Edmed (12Fo) to attack Waverley s widening defensive line in the mid-field.

7 2nd XV Winston Churchill s famous quote Never, never, never give up is a prefect summary of the 2nd XV s monumental effort in their last round matchup with Waverley at Queen s Park on Saturday 11 August. After a gruelling season without much success on the scoreboard, one could easily have forgiven the 2nd XV for going through the motions, but they were having none of it. From the moment the pre-match warmup began, there was a firmness of purpose that seemed to bring the group together, a workman-like focus that had been absent in some of the previous rounds. This steely resolve flowed into the game and from the very first kick-off it was clear that Trinity s 2nd XV had come to play - there was intensity in defence, urgency in attack, and the opposition didn t like it! This put Waverley under pressure early on and they were forced into making uncharacteristic errors, ultimately resulting in a penalty try for Trinity. Although Waverley scored a few tries of their own, they were forced to work hard for these. Despite trailing at half-time, the energy was positive and the team were as determined as ever, chomping at the bit to resume play. Waverley continued to concede a number of penalties, testament to the breakdown pressure the 2nd XV exerted throughout the match. Matthew Brooks (12Hi), Taylor Miller (11Yo) and Joshua Abbott (11Ar) were dominant at ruck time, while William Bonaccorso (12St), Alexander Leckie (11Ho), George Fournaris (12Hi), Luke Bonnell (12Ke), Ned Hatton- Ward (12Sc), Haydon Johnson (12Ke), Jonathan Hooper (12Mu) and Ben Jabbour (12Ar) were powerhouses in defence. The back three of Isaac Khoury (12WH), Oscar Groth (11Ke) and Jonathon Roseworn (12WJ) had solid all-round games. Special mention must be made of the team s inspirational captain, Harrison Layton (11Du), who has led by example all season and had another stellar performance on Saturday. In the end, the home team were 38-7 victors, but this perhaps doesn t tell the whole story; a story of the 2nd XV rising to the challenge and never giving up. Despite the season not being a success on paper, there is much the players can be proud of - their willingness to keep to the task, their positivity at training sessions and their personal development over the course of the season. Neil Smallfield 2nd XV Coach

8 2nd XV flanker, George Fournaris (12Hi) challenging Waverley s defence with his strong carries and hard-running.

9 Winger, Oscar Groth (11Ke), spots a half-gap in the defensive line.

10 Playing in the front row, Matthew Brooks (12Hi), supported by Luc Bonnell (11Ar), is determined to challenge Waverley s forward defence. Jonathan Hooper (12Ar), at inside-centre, displaying his impressive foot-work and speed. The Second XV after their final game of the season at Queens Park.

11 3rd XV The 3rd XV, missing their inspirational captain, George Fournaris (12Hi), due to his call-up to the 2nds, continued to sustain their physical presence, under the leadership of Harry Tran (11Ta) and Tim Bradfield (11Ar). Kai Brand (12Sc), playing his usual role as ball-carrier off the rucks, was mostly wellsupported by his fellow forwards. However, when he found himself isolated, the team conceded turnover ball to Waverley, who were quick to pounce when they had the opportunity. Wilbur Tsang (12Sc) held his ground all day off the side of the ruck, preventing all pick-and-go attempts. Nick Bouletos (11Mu) at hooker, and his bookends, Tsang and Brand, dominated the front-row battles. However, the scrums became uncontested in the second half due to the pace and intensity of play, requiring temporary replacements for the front rows of each team. Leading the forwards, as Vice-captain, Harry Tran both tackled relentlessly and carried the ball forward whenever he had the chance. The only try scored by the 3rds was built on the foundation initiated by Harry and carried forward by Aiden Briscoe (11Du), Zachary Harrison (12Hi) and Daniel Minchenko (12WJ). The loose-forward trio, combining with the mobile second row, repelled successive Waverley attacks and supported each other well when the team won turn-over ball at rucks or received well-deserved penalties from the referee. Mackenzie Gavin (12Hi), playing at halfback, was instrumental in leading the physical defence of Trinity s half. His shift from flank to halfback, in place of Kash Powell (12Ar), who had athletics commitments, was the find of the season. Zachary Lawrence (11Ke), another late season discovery, ignited the backline with his deft handling and hard running as well as his courageous defence. Alex Tsetong (12WJ), another player who shifted from the forwards to the backs, has excelled at inside-centre in both attack and defence, often inspiring the backs with well-timed defensive hits. Ethan Hansford (12He), another solid defender, was kept busy, together with Tsetong to cover the midfield defence, and was useful when the ball was distributed to the backs as his straight attacking lines often opened Waverley s defence, almost reaching their goal-line to score a second try. Thomas Newall (12Yo), capable of covering all backline positions, alternated between the wing and the flank, providing consistent cover in defence and pilfering at the ruck when the opportunity arose. Thomas Griffin (11Yo) was another player to unexpectedly discover his affinity for the combative role as a flanker when he moved from blind winger to pack on the side of the scrum. His willingness to embrace the relentless physicality of forward play was a welcome surprise for Tom, whose entire career has been played on the wing. On the other wing, Fergus McCrory (11Du), was also kept busy holding his channel against frequent Waverley incursions. Fergus was consistent in his defence and reading of the play as he has been all season. The 3rd XV were competitive this season, displaying their willingness to adopt a forward dominated style to build attacking platforms for the free-running backs. I look forward to witnessing their progress as they advance through the grades

12 in Andrea Folli 3rd XV Coach 16A The side were well prepared during the week, going into the game up against the competition leaders who have had a very strong season. The team was excited to have Kai Young (10We) back in the starting side, giving the side some considerable leadership and strength in the forward pack. He certainly delivered, having the best game of the season around the paddock, making penetrating runs, fitting in well with the attacking threat of Ky Willoughby (10WH) along with some very good strong defence. Unfortunately Waverley were too strong for Trinity, gaining good front foot ball, a dominant Lineout and some slick penetrating backs out wide. In an improved effort from the week prior, Trinity still needs to win the collision contests during the game. In addition James Browning (10Du) was the only player competing over the ball, something that James has done tirelessly all season. Mitchell Kearsley and Lachlan White 16A Coaches 16B With a blustery 8am kick-off, the men in Green and White came out firing, hungry to prove themselves in the final match of the season. Running with the wind at our backs there were some dynamic runs from the likes of Isaac Soldatos (10Hi), Eddy Lu (10WJ), Michael Nguyen (10Ar), Alex Shannon (10We) and Adrian Lagana (10Ar). Unfortunately, we weren t able to capitalise on these runs and convert them into points. Likewise, in the second half there were some outstanding moments. Finn McCann (10Hi) regained four of our own kick-offs to ensure that we were playing in Waverley s half. Ben Newall (10Yo), James Coall (10Du), Blake Toohey (10Ke) and George Panopoulos (11Du) did a fantastic job directing traffic, but unfortunately we couldn t convert pressure into points. Dogged defence across the park made Waverley s job even harder. Aden Forrester (10Ta), Euan Marshall (10We), William Beretov-Millar (10Ho) and Daniel White (11La) made their physical presence felt, while Zac van der Plaat (10Sc), Joseph Booth (10Ar) and Sanjay Anandarajah (10Du) were stuck into everything. Unfortunately, Waverley were still able to break our line on multiple occasions. After a valiant effort from our boys, where courage and heart were shown from the first to the last, Waverley were the deserved winners (41-0). With a good off-season, I m sure that you ll see many of these boys don the Premier Squad jersey next season. David Chilton 16B Coach

13 16C During the first half the team were in the contest. In attack, some enterprising play by Sanjay Anandarajah (10Du) led to a line break and kick chase and made some strong runs and asked questions of the Waverley defence. What stood out about the first half was our strong defence on the edges. Vasili Eliades (10Mu), George Andary (10Du) and Alex Haragli (10Du) all made excellent contributions with vital one-on-one tackles. Waverley scored tries against the run of play, and in the second half secured their victory. It has been a pleasure to coach the 16Cs this season, and I hope all our players have an enjoyable off-season. Matthew Miller 16C Coach 15A Coming off a good win last week, Trinity had an excellent week of training. They came to the match focused and prepared for a strong match. Waverley had already secured the CAS premiership for the under 15s, having easily defeated the other five teams in the competition. With nothing to lose, Trinity showed they were no easy beats. Most of the game was an even contest, but unfortunately the Trinity boys resorted to arm tackling when the opposition had space. Besides that, the tackling and running when the game was played closer to the ruck was outstanding. The aggression shown by the team proved that they can play high-level rugby. The three points went to Hunter Hannaford (9Du) for a second time in two weeks, not for scoring three tries, but for his countless efforts in both attack and defence. The two points went to the try scorer Juno Yim (9Ho) and the one point was shared between Jack Casimir (9WH) and Michael Lindsey (9Ke). It has been a pleasure to coach this side. There are plenty of aspects to improve on, but there is a strong backbone of quality and this will provide the foundations for Trinity to be significantly better in the years to come. Harry Byrnes 15A Coach 15B It was a bittersweet finale to the 2018 season for the 15Bs. The physical brand of rugby played by Waverley produced a lot of errors from our boys, but to a man they all produced some courageous moments that made everyone s heart swell with pride! We were clearly outclassed by Waverley on Saturday but there were passages of play where Trinity was able to maintain possession and go forward with speed, skill and determination. Maxwell Richards (9Mu) once again led from the front, making a number of punishing tackles and frequent determined runs deep into Waverley territory. So the season finishes and while we did not win as many games as we would have liked, the boys demonstrated great character and determination

14 throughout. Their skills and understanding of Rugby has developed and their attitude to training and playing has improved markedly. I thank the boys for their efforts and look forward to observing further development next season. How good was our win over Joeys! John Hurley 15B Coach 15C 15Cs played another 10-a-side match this week against Waverley at home. It was a physical game with a lot of tackling and contesting of the ball. Sadly this put Trinity under a lot of pressure in the first half and the ball was frequently lost at the breakdown. The Cs improved their defence in the second half and not only slowed the run of tries to Waverley, but scored as well. Congratulations to Christopher Esposito (9Ke), but to the whole team also for working together to create this opportunity. The season has been a tough one for the 15Cs, frequently playing with less than a full team, but congratulations go to all the boys for their positive attitude each week. It has also been great to see the way they have improved, working hard at training and on Saturdays. Well done to all! Marian Dunbar 15C Coach 14A The 14As came out against Waverley with the wind in their sails with Sam Wade (9Ke) kicking off and the forward pack retrieving the ball. Hard direct running from William Blanchfield (9Ho) and Thomas Yarrow (9Ho) set up Kai Roberts (9La) to score in the corner. This boosted the team and it showed in their commitment at the tackle contest with Hugh Browning (8Du), Ronan Hennessy (9St), Dominic Feros (8WH) and James Hawkins (8He) leading the way. Thomas Mackie (8La), Johnny Dong (8Ke), Dean Paraskevopoulos (8Fo) and Jonah Sowmi (8We) worked tirelessly around the breakdown. Nicholas Keogh (8Ta) showcased his array of skills by throwing in the lineout at set piece then returning to provide good service from the base of the ruck to Jude Robinson (8St). Nicholas Hubbard (8We) once again showcased his dominant running by scoring the second try of the game. Although the final result was a loss, the 14As have so much to be proud of, showcasing growth as individuals, as a team and as a squad. With the development of their rugby IQ over the season, each player should work on his skills and physicality in preparation for next season. Kai Ikeuchi 14A Coach 14B It was a tough day for the Greens against the best team in the CAS, who had previously dominated all opponents through the winter season. Trinity just

15 couldn t handle Waverley s skill and speed around the ruck. To the 14Bs credit, they remained upbeat and kept getting off their line to make Waverley work for every point, with Ari Nikolakopoulos (8Yo), Thomas Jenkins (8Fo) and Jake Varonae (8Hi) putting some solid tackles on the opposition. At one point Jacob Anjoul (8La) broke through the line and looked like he was going to get Trinity on the scoreboard, only to be cut down a few metres short. Results would suggest it has been a very tough year, but in regard to improvement as individual Rugby players, the 14Bs have ticked that box. The boys attitude and skill levels have developed immensely and their confidence in contact continues to rise with each session and game. Ben Morrissey 14B Coach 14C Trinity 14C side came up against a red hot Waverley team who proved too strong all across the park on the day. There were some positives to come out of the game though. Eesa El Hassan (8We) had his best game of the season, often putting his body on the line at fullback against much bigger players. Hamish Davidson-McLeod (8Ta) also produced a fine display of courage at the break down on multiple occasions. Trinity lost the match but could hold their heads up at the end of the match knowing they gave it their all. Ian Moran 14C Coach 13A Two strong and hitherto undefeated teams met in the final round of the CAS competition at Queens Park on Saturday in the 13A division. The Trinity team was determined to deliver a strong performance. The line speed and ball retention of the Trinity team was exceptional, highlighted by the determined efforts of each player to be the first, lowest and strongest at the tackle contest. As a result, Waverley had very little possession in the first half. Trinity was placed under sterner pressure in the second half. However, our boys were stoic in defence and, while a penalty try was conceded, their line was not breeched by a Waverley player. All players performed admirably and contributed to a memorable team performance. This was a fitting performance from a fine team that secured a memorable win to earn an undefeated unofficial CAS premiership. These young men are congratulated on this wonderful achievement, the effort they gave throughout the season and the spirit in which they conducted themselves. John Allen and Steven Heanley 13A Coaches 13B The 13s came up against a strong Waverley side on Saturday. The boys played incredibly well, but went down Special mention must go to each boy who played on Saturday. The formidable front row of Tobias Lacey (7Hi), Harry

16 Santhiran (7He) and Rafael Antunes (7He) laid a great platform for our forward pack. Back rowers Jonathan Reissis (7WJ) and Nelson McEnallay- Mino (8Ke) were outstanding in attack, displaying fantastic pick and drive. Loose forwards Clark Foley (7Fo), Zade El-Husseini (8We) and Cooper Twine (7Mu) were instrumental at the breakdown, ensuring that we were able to retain possession for long periods of time. This gave time and space for Cooper Vimpany (8Mu) and Oliver Smith (7Ar) to lead our back line in attack, which they did with maturity and poise. Jye Lawrence (7Ke), Oliver Vaughan (7Sc), George Sarandos (7St) and Blake Hui (8Ta) ran the ball hard and straight, while Samuel Payne (7WJ) showed class in linking the attack together at fullback. The 13Bs have ended the season on a great high and should be proud of their bravery. Despite the loss, this game was certainly a highlight of the season. I look forward to seeing these fine young men "flick with switch" next season. David Magro 13B Coach 13C The 13Cs suffered a heavy loss to a fast, skilful and aggressive Waverley team on Saturday. Trinity were outmuscled at the breakdown and as a result spent the majority of the match without the ball. Although the defence was willing, Waverley's speed and ball skills repeatedly tore holes in the Trinity line. The result was disappointing, but shouldn't obscure the improvements this team has made across the course of the season. Tom Power (7Mu) was again the standout performer for the team - his enthusiastic captaincy has impressed throughout the season. Theo Salvartsis (7WH) and Freddie Swann (7Ar) also fought hard to the bitter end. Aaron Scott 13C Coach 13D Definitely not the highlight of our season! With ten minutes to kick-off we had 11 players at the park, and were trying improvised combinations. At 5 minutes past kick-off we had 15 on the field and a couple of reserves to boot. There were some good runs early from Max Lusty (7Sc), but the Waverley counterruck was brutal and we couldn t recycle any ball. The Waverley boys consistently ran strong unders lines and were rewarded with pretty simple tries. Noah Giacoppo (7We) was valiant at full-back bringing down most runners, but it simply wasn t enough to stem the flow of tries. In what was definitely a learning season, a particular commendation goes to Angus Jenkins (7Hi) who received the team s Best and Fairest award for his consistent work in attack and defence, and to Callum Pritchard-Davies (7Ar) who was a fine leader as captain of the side. Phillip Roser 13D Coach