Collegians kicked two goals in  the last five minutes to win a close encounter at Harry Trott Oval.  After playing with 17 men for most of the last quarter, Trinity held a one point advantage with five minutes remaining on the clock but could not resist a final charge by their opponents.  The Reserves and Thirds were well beaten by superior opposition while the Under-19s had a comfortable victory at Bulleen against La Trobe University, scoring ten goals straight in the third quarter.  For details click here .    

Given the positive feedback on the recent news item on Charlie and Merilyn Fellows, it is intended to publish a series of similar items on other club identities.  Charlie is a member of the Club’s “Team of the Century”.  Future items will profile other members of that Team, initially Richard “Dickie” Dart.

The raffle for paid-up non-playing members was drawn this evening under supervision of the VAFA central umpires for the Seniors match against De La Salle.  94 members were in the draw and that is a substantial increase on numbers in recent years - thank you all for your support.  The winner was Alan Burrows.  Alan will enjoy the prize of accommodation for two for one night at the Sebel Hotel at the Heritage Golf and Country Club, and 18 holes of golf  around the beautiful Heritage course, courtesy of Douglas Frood and David Sanguinetti.

In a low scoring and even affair to three quarter time, the Seniors celebrated the first home game of the season by finishing over the top of De La Salle and running out winners by 35 points.  Jack Healy was again in the form that has him one of the long range tips for the Woodrow Medal.  No joy for other teams however as the Reserves and Thirds suffered inglorious defeats against superior opposition, and the Under 19s suffered their first defeat for the season, a 1-point loss against Bulleen Templestowe.  For details click here.    

For the second week in a row, in only the second Round of the competition, the Under-19s were victorious while all senior teams were overpowered by superior opposition.  Eleven goal kickers contributed to the Under-19s 121 point winning margin at home over Melbourne High School Old Boys.  At University Oval, after losing David Beardsley and Richard Burrows to injury in the first quarter, the Seniors struggled to contain an enthusiastic and disciplined University Blues while the Reserves and Thirds could not find the gap between the big sticks in two of the four quarters.  For details click here.       

The first Seniors home game is on 12/5/2007 against De La Salle.  Lunch will be prepared to one of the new menus developed over the off-season by Neil Weatherson and Ian Jervis and those attending are assured of a treat.  You will also be able to sample our new improved wine offerings while the beer will be much the same as last year.  Cost of the lunch is unchanged at $25, drinks at bar prices, arrival 12:00 noon for 12:30 pm kick-off.  Bookings will be accepted on a first come, first served basis so register now with Ian Jervis (Tel 98895740), Alan Burrows (0412077761) or David Troon (0419513590).

At Sportscover Arena, the Seniors won the last three quarters on the scoreboard but not by enough to compensate for a first quarter Xavs blitzkreig.  Xavs won the toss and scored the first 11 goals of the match with the wind.  While the margin had been reduced to 39 points by the final siren, total recovery against a team of Xavs size and experience was always likely to be mission impossible.  Nonetheless there were many positive signs for Trinity.  For details click here. 

This year's prestigious Presidents' Cup will be played at the Peninsula Country Golf Club at Frankston on Sunday 24/6/2007.  For any further information about the day and to register your booking, please contact David Troon - President 0419 513 590, Andrew Kennedy  - past President 0418 479 255 or Alan Burrows - past President 0412 077 761.

Pre-season training commenced in earnest on 15/1/2007.  Numbers were reasonable for this period, however the intensity was certainly up on previous years.  

In 1974, the Club won our first ever B Section flag, and the right to play in A Section for the first time.  33 years on, we caught up with Charlie Fellows, one of the better Old Trinity players on the day, and enjoyed some reminiscences of that era with him.