Rosco's Rant - Round Three v/s Old Camberwell

Old Trinity returned to the winner's list on Saturday with a hard fought win against Old Camberwell. After enjoying the Assumption College full forward kick 23 goals in the schoolboys game which preceded the ressies, Jay Arrowsmith claimed that he could do better! Jay's return of 1.5 never really challenged but showed that the "Big Fella" is working into the 2009 season.

The first quarter started in a lively manner with both sides attacking the ball with intent. Old Camberwell scored the first major. Jeremy "Sleaze" Best kicked two very clever goals and Adam Andrews dropped an easy mark but recovered quickly to convert a snap from twenty metres. Will Bowman gained plenty of the football on his wing, Fergus " Watts" Stewart worked tirelessly in the ruck and Johnny Gillies was a first at the ball at stoppages. A three goal lead was enjoyed at the first break.

The second quarter began in a positive manner with Old Trinity controlling the first 15 minutes of the term. Justin Kenna and Tom Eckersley were gaining many possession in the midfield, Scott Meighan gave the team drive from half back and Tom "Under the Microscope" Oldfield controlled the full back line. When Jeremy Best kicked his fourth goal at the twenty minute mark of the term, a huge win was starting to look the likely result. Old Camberwell lifted their intensity and kicked the final two goals of the term. A five goal lead was an acceptable outcome but disappointing in the sense that Old Trinity had controlled much of the first half.

The third term began with a terrific goal from a set shot from Joel Aitken on the boundary. This should have inspired the side however Old Camberwell continued to persist and put enormous pressure on Old Trinity's ball carriers. Chris "The Quin" Andrews was working hard across half back and Tom Healy continued to repel Old Camberwell forays forward. Luckily for Old Trinity, the solid defense withstood the challenge and a six goal lead was held at the final break.

The final term was tight and uncompromising. Old Camberwell kicked the first two goals of the term to give themselves an old fashioned "sniff". Jay Arrowsmith marked strongly on the boundary and as he lined up was given one of the greatest VAFA sledges of all time. As Jay walked in to take his kick, the Old Camberwell backman screamed, "You are old, fat, bald and a $%#@ *". Jay didn't flinch, slotted the goal and then ran fifty metres to remind the big mouth of his comment! Justin Kenna kicked the sealing goal late in the term to guarantee Old Trinity's second win of the season.

The win was dedicated to Ben Chan who was a late withdrawal due to swine flu like symptoms. Channy wanted to play but has been locked in quarantine for the next seventy two hours. He asked to be provided with an exercise bike and dumb bells so he can train while in detention. (This last paragraph was an attempt at humour. Ben Chan has a fever. No need to panic!)

OLD CAMBERWELL      1.0        3.4        5.6        8.6        54

OLD TRINITY                 5.4        8.6        11.9      13.10    88

This week Old Trinity looks forward to the challenge of St Bernards at the Snake Pit. It's fourth v/s fifth! Big game!