Aloysiad 15-12 2006.indd - St Aloysius

Volleyball
The College is fielding three teams again this season. The
1st VI are being coached by Old Boys Chris Lobascher
(SAC 2003) and Carl Sullivan (SAC 2003). Along with
the 2nd VI, they have won all games so far except for the
Trinity fixture.
The 3rds won their first game of the season beating
Barker last round.
Waterpolo
Laurie Newton stepped down as MIC this season and was
replaced by staff member Mr Steve Zolezzi. Mr Newton
did a wonderful job in organising and promoting the sport
in what is a tough CAS/GPS competition. The future of
this sport looks very bright with so many outstanding young
players in the school including brothers Mark Sindone (Year
9), Paul Sindone (Year 8) and Michael De Gail (Year 8),
all of whom are in the NSW Under 14 Team and all who
played in last years 1st VII team.
As mentioned a number of our players joined their
swimming counterparts when they toured the United States
last holidays on a combined Waterpolo/Swim Tour.
Old Boys coaching this season include Sam Nolan
(SAC 1999) and Peter De Gail (SAC 2002) (Opens),
Todd Miller (SAC 2004) and Charles Edwards (SAC
2005) (Under 16s) and Sam Gladman and Lionel Newton
(both Year 12s) (Under 14s).
With one round to go in Term IV, both the 1sts and 2nds
are presently undefeated and both teams are in tremendous
form. They have defeated St Ignatius' College, Waverley
College, Newington College, Knox Grammar (19-1in 1st
VII) and Trinity Grammar so far.
The 16s and 14s have done it tough with limited
success but are improving all the time.
New Groundsman
It was reported in the previous edition of The Aloysiad that
Chris Millar had retired as groundsman after serving the
College Oval so well for twenty two years. I am please
to announce that our new man Paul Chalmers is up and
running at working very hard to make the College Oval
a real showpiece. Paul worked previously on Manly Oval
which was considered one of the best cricket ovals under
his care. Paul can be contacted on 9958 5118 but for
Oval bookings, please ring Mrs Kathy Fitzgerald in my
office on 99365547.
Mr Paul Rowland (SAC 1973)
Director of Co-Curricula
David Mitchell Inducted into
Football Hall of Fame
2006 1st and 2nd XI coach and current Perth Glory
Assistant Coach, David Mitchell was recently inducted
into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Although
David McClatchey Year 12 2006 Capt of 1st XI with David Mitchell
nine former players and administrators were recognised,
David is this year’s the sole inductee for the top category
– ‘Hall of Champions’
David Mitchell represented Australia with distinction
for twelve years becoming the first player to compete in
four World Cup campaigns between 1981 and 1993.
He made a total of twenty nine appearances for Australia
scoring eleven goals.
David was at the vanguard of Australians playing in
Europe, representing several high-profile clubs in the 1980s
including Glasgow Rangers, Eintracht Frankfurt, Feyenoord,
Chelsea and Newcastle United.
He became the first Australian to play in the Scottish
Premier League, German Bundesliga and the Dutch Premier
League and was also the first Socceroo to score in a
European Club Competition.
In 2006, David led the SAC 1st and 2nd XI, assisting the
College retain the Loyola Cup (Jesuit Schools Tournament).
Last weekend, David invited Firsts and Seconds players
to the Sydney FC/Perth Glory fixture. Perth went on to
snatch a hard fought draw. At the game’s conclusion he
chatted to the boys from the sideline.
David remains a close friend of the College and recently
wore his St Aloysius’ tie during a Fox Sports telecast.
The College congratulates David on his recent induction
and wishes him well for the remainder of the season.
Mr Antony Sindone
MIC Football
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