The Sainter
Celebrations were off the charts for the anniversary of the formation of Trentham Football Club 130 years ago, and also the 1992 senior and reserves premiership 30-year reunion.
After the final home and away round six of Trentham’s 10 football and netball teams have made the finals. Good luck to all involved.
On Thursday night former Collingwood premiership captain Nick Maxwell attended training and spoke to junior and senior groups in preparation for their finals campaigns.
Tremendous images from the occasion are are on social media.
Having been an exceptionally challenging year for the club, all the organisers, club committee and helpers should be proud of themselves for outstanding achievements overall.
A big ‘high five’ to those who have been an official, umpire, scorer, timekeeper, gate keeper, kitchen hand, cleaner, bar tender, coordinator, team manager, photographer, sportswriter etc etc. The list goes on.
Thanks to all for making the club the greatest there is!
100 GOALS UP
Jake Keogh reached the 100 goals mark for the season on Saturday – a great performance by a stalwart Saint.
The Saints out gunned Talbot with plenty of former players in attendance as part of the reunions.
Trentham 13.25 (103) d Talbot 1.2 (8).
Goals – A. Ferrier, L. Bianco 4, J. Cowan, J. Dowling, D. Holden, J. Keogh, L. Whitehouse.
Best – D. Matricardi, Ferrier, Bianco, J. Mighell, J. Davaston, H. Knight.
Reserves: Trentham 6.10 (46) d Talbot 3.8 (26).
Goals – J. Murphy , J. Nadin, J. Steen.
Best – J. Cutler, Steen, S. Evans, H. Sundblom, Nadin, M. Peeler.
U14.5: We’re all so proud of this side which has improved every game, but the top side was too strong 14.13 to nil on Saturday. Best – M. Shaw, E. Hamilton, L. Malone, Player, D. Sutton, A. Shaw.
U11.5: An exceptional 5.13 to nil win by the little champions who loved playing in the mud, and can’t wait to be in a final. Goals – M. Higgins, W. Hooper 2, J. Reid. Best – Hooper, Higgins, H. Thompson, J. Reid, E. Hamilton-Grey, G. Powney.
NETBALL ROUND-UP
Three wins and three losses by the netballers with dark clouds and a wet court initially.
There has been real improvement by the juniors across the board, with the 13&U side going down 9-34 to strong opposition. Best – L. Evans.
15&U: This team has really bonded and will be formidable next season. E. Foreshaw was best in the 9-22 defeat.
17&U: We are proud of you even if you missed the finals after a 23-34 result. Best – G. Harvey-Courts.
C-grade: Clear communication, precise passing and accurate shooting added up to a 51-11 victory. Best – B. Turnbull.
The B-graders persisted for a 38-33 victory. Best – Z. Turton.
A-grade: Another strong win, moving the ball well for a 56-37 margin. Best – P. Higgins.
THIS WEEKEND
Trentham seniors play Harcourt in a MCDFNL qualifying final at Princes Park at 2.35pm this Saturday; at 12.20pm the Reserves take on Maldon. A great effort by both teams to finish on top of the ladder.
On Sunday the U11.5s play Maldon at Avoca.
There are three Trentham netball sides in elimination finals at Avoca – the C-graders play Navarre at 12.25pm, the B and A-graders follow with matches against Maldon.
