Last Friday, our Boys Under 15s Bill turner Cup Football team played in the Sydney South West Area Final against St. Gregory’s College.
The boys, led by Coach Sonny and Goran, have been training incredibly hard this year as they looked to achieve the highest level of success in the tournament.
The players all represented the College tremendously well. Unfortunately, the result did not go our way, with the boys falling 1-0 in what was a very physical match. Full credit must go to St. Gregory’s, who came with a game plan to disrupt our style of possession-based football, which seemed to rattle our boys in the first half, heading in the sheds 1-0 down. After some words of wisdom, the team came out firing in the second half and had chances to level the match, forcing some crucial saves from the St. Gregory’s keeper. Frustratingly, we could not find the back of the net.
Whilst the result did not go our way, the squad, I am sure, have learnt some valuable lessons around their football. We look to 2023 when many of the team will be eligible to play again, as they will be 15 years or under.
I want to congratulate and thank all the players and coaching staff on a fantastic run in the competition, as well as the parents who supported these boys in each match. I have no doubt if this group of young men stick together in the coming years, they can achieve great things on the football field.
In addition to the above, we have begun our College and MISA sport program for Term 3. A reminder, as per the communication sent home via email to all MISA parents in Week 1, MISA athletes may return after the 2.30pm College finish time on a Tuesday. Please ensure suitable pickup arrangements are available if this is the case.
A special mention to our Junior boys (Years 7-9) AFL squad who attended a Junior School AFL day on Wednesday 3 August. Led by the AFL tragic himself Mr. Sheahan, the boys made the final, however, fell just short overall. A great effort considering many of the squad are not specialist AFL players. I am sure these boys will give the NASSA Gala day a shake in a few weeks.
Important Upcoming Dates:
NASSA Open’s Basketball Gala Day: Friday 26 August
NASSA 7-9 AFL Gala Day: Wednesday 31 August
AICES Athletics: Tuesday 6th September
Yr.7-8 Wanderers Cup: Thursday 8th September
Looking forward to another great Term of Sport.
Mr Dean Zaccaria
Senior School Sports Coordinator
