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Trinity Blown Away

Submitted by Michael Hardman on Wed, 2010-07-14 10:15


In terrible conditions the Old Xavs managed to survive a first quarter onslaught with Old Trinity coming out harder and more determined. Kicking with the wind the OT’s had multiple scoring opportunities and should have been further infront at the break. Brendan Goss’ late goal was important and meant that the damage done in the first quarter wasn’t too great.

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Coach Lethlean let his men know that their performance to date was not acceptable, and they responded in kind with greater commitment at the contest and better use of the ball. Goss added another 3 to his tally and the onballers were creating multiple opportunities for the forward to convert. The Xavs didn’t receive much resistance after quarter time with the opposition adding only the 1 point to the scoreboard. Nick ‘Sticks’ Bye put in a fine performance in his farewell game before heading overseas indefinitely. Mercuri and Howard cleared out the remaining World Cup cobwebs and were bothe valuable contributors. Matt Ball was impressive all day, and Ryan Colbert continued his great form.

The Reserves had a big win with their opponents only scoring the one behind for the day. Coach Landrigan was pleased with the four quarter performance and the form of some of the younger players in Ulbrick, Agius, Skidmore, and Stean!


Pictures of both games can be found in the match reports!

The Thirds had an easy day with their opposition forfeiting, and the Crocs all but cemented a top 2 finish with an impressive victory over De La Salle.

The Under 19 Premier side got home by a couple of goals versus Old Camberwell, while the 2’s went down to Mazenod.

Old Xaverians Association Dinner - Friday July 30th

Submitted by Michael Hardman on Fri, 2010-07-09 15:52

The Old Xaverians Association are hosting a dinner on Friday the 30th of June.
Details: Kooyong Tennis Club, 7pm for 7.30pm.
Tickets $100, Dress Longe Suit
Guest speaker: Simon Overland
For tickets - oxa@xavier.edu.au

Tim Golds Drafted by GWS

Submitted by Michael Hardman on Thu, 2010-07-08 11:02

Xavier College Year 11 student, Tim Golds was yesterday signed by new AFL franchise Greater Western Sydney. Golds, 17, has been likened to the Western Bulldogs' Robert Murphy in speed and versatility.

The 192cm AIS-AFL utility, who holds school records in the 400m and high jump, has featured twice on The Footy Show's "Almost Football Legends" segment, for a blinding goal from a ruck contest on the boundary line and for a spectacular aerial grab.

Golds

Golds, who is the first of 12 17-year-olds GWS may sign as part of its exclusive draft provisions, said he was excited about the move north to the expansion club.

"It was a no-brainer for me because now I can just concentrate next year on school (in Melbourne) and train hard and prepare myself for 2012," Golds said.

"It really takes the pressure off."

The Oakleigh Chargers playmaker, who was awarded the AIS-AFL's Ben Mitchell Medal for outstanding personal qualities, said he sought inspiration from mentor Michael O'Loughlin.

"Michael told me about when he arrived in Sydney from Adelaide, he would catch the bus and train to football training by himself," Golds said.

"He missed family, but family is what inspired him to do well in his football. There will be aspects that may be difficult, but playing AFL is what I've dreamed about since I was in the under-10s and I'm not going to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Team GWS senior coach Kevin Sheedy was thrilled to have secured Golds' signature.

“I had the pleasure of travelling to South Africa with Tim and his family earlier this year with the AIS-AFL Academy. He certainly is an impressive young man and a very talented footballer," he said.

“When you begin to see the quality of the young players we are able to bring into this club, like Tim Golds, we can start to build a strong foundation as these young men develop together, it's pretty powerful."