Old Trinity had a mixed day out at Princes Park as they met University Blues. Both clubs were looking for their first win of the season, and at the siren it was Uni Blues who were holding the choccos.

In a see-sawing game OTs won the first quarter and matched the uni boys in the last but were kept goal-less in the second and third quarters.

Coach Ray Leetham was positive, appraising the match as a great team effort. “We did not get the game points but we are learning what it takes to get them. The team is progressing and starting to play strong attacking football.” He also bemoaned the sporadic attendance at traiing for some players: “Some players are only training once a week - think of what we could do if everyone trained twice together!”

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Round 3 v University Blues (Away)

“Under 19’s don’t get the points but signs are emerging”.

Old Trinity         2-3        2-4        2-7        5-10      40

Uni. Blues         0-4        4-9        6-16      9-21      75

1^st Q

The first term was a frantic struggle for the ball from both sides. No score was registered for over eight minutes then Old Trinity went forward through attacking ball movement from Piccolo, Potter, Guthrie and Leetham. Murphy weaved some magic to kick the first major then followed with a second. Down back relentless pressure was being applied by Old Trinity, forcing them to make critical errors. Players to stand up included Fogarty, Bradley, Ponsford and Birrell.

At quarter time Old Trinity led 2-3 to 0-4.

2^nd Q

The second quarter saw the Royal Parade scoring end light up through a University Blues goal attack. They had a 4-5 term, to Old Trinity’s 0-1.The backline was under extreme pressure but playing with confidence. Bonnington and Jack Hunt got plenty of the ball while Bradley, Potter and Birrell were in the thick of the action. Oldfield was great in the air while Leetham, Piccolo and Ned Hunt were very creative in setting up options when going forward. Hughes and May came on to give the side fresh legs while Sheahan was being hounded by several Blues back men. Old Trinity was trying hard but turnovers were proving to be very costly.

At halftime University Blues led 4-9 to 2-4.

3^rd Q

The third term saw some very creative play from a number of Old Trinity players-Sam Leetham weaved some magic and delivered the ball with accuracy: Lou Piccolo was strong in the air and very physical in all contests: Louis Guthrie was becoming a real pain for the opposition with his run along the wing and the Hunt boys – Jack and Ned were confusing the opposition with their similar looks and great skills. Although Old Trinity did not win the quarter they played solid footy. Down back Hughes, O’Dwyer, Bradley, Ponsford and Bonnington defended their territory with confidence. Potter was strong, as usual. Birrell and Leetham came off with injuries as the quarter went to 25 minutes. Cowley was filling gaps at both ends of the ground and trying hard.

At ¾ time Old Trinity were behind 2-7 to 6-16

4^th Q

The final chapter in this story is an interesting one. Old Trinity have, in the past two games, run out of legs in the final term. Murphy went on the ball and Guthrie went back as a sweeper.Kicking to the non scoring end Old Trinity played attacking, accountable football. Although being outscored by 3 points Old Trinity won the term and was in control for the major part of the quarter. Chadwick kicked two great goals. Things could have been different as at least three potential goals were missed due to dropped marks or missed shots. Soft tackles and not manning up did not help the cause.

It was great to see Harry Tinney back for his first game after injury while May, Hughes and Pritchard were impacting on the contest. Old Trinity won the quarter, the first final quarter win in three games…. A good sign.

Goal Kickers- Murphy 2, Chadwick 2, Tinney 1.

Best Players – Leetham, Piccolo, Oldfield, Guthrie, Spassopoulos, Fogarty.

Coach’s comment- A great effort from the team

Thanks to today’s helpers – Anderson Hunt (boundary) Shane Murphy (goal) Mike Fogarty (team manager)