won 4, drew 1 and lost many. At the end of the season the 2nd XI were in the play-off for 7th–8th against St Bede’s College, a team they had beaten in previous encounters. It was a game of back and forth play and moments of great hockey, in particular from the College boys. In the end the team managed a 2–1 win, which could have been a lot more if the chances created in the final quarter of the game had come to fruition. The improved performance of all team members was the most pleasing aspect of play as the season progressed. They always gave it their all, even in games where they were up against some tough opposition and under loads of pressure defensively. The team would create a large number of chances to score in each game, and had they successfully finished a few more the results would have had College on the winning side of the scoreboard.
also to Gus Wakeling who coached the boys so well, imparting his knowledge and skills all season to help the boys improve.
into the goal and did an outstanding job, showing a natural talent for the position. The Worner Award for Spirit and Enthusiasm went to Harry Trolove, who worked very hard as a midfielder. He never gave up and was always upbeat and positive despite usually being under attack. He was a key member of the team, linking defenders and attackers. The Most Improved Player went to Cole Smith, whose skills continued to develop throughout the season. Although it was just as tough for him, coach Fergal Dods was very positive. His true professionalism shone through and he was always a very positive role model for the boys. Every week the team tried a different strategy until it found one that worked well – to have four backs instead of two. This meant, in their last few games, the goal difference went down to a more acceptable average of four goals per match.
Matt Thatcher 2nd XI Manager
3RD XI HOCKEY Manager: Monique Ellis-Martin Coach: Fergal Dods Team: Hamish Bell, Eugene Farrell, Connor Graham, Archie Hayman, Jonty Iliffe, Louie Kinder-Rycroft, Barnaby Middleton, George Nehoff, Mathew Paterson, Harry Penter, William Picton-Warlow, Sam Pinckney, Cole Smith, Ellie Stevenson, Hugh Sutherland, Harry Trolove 2019 was a hard season for the 3rd XI hockey team. The inexperienced team started in the Division 2 grade following on from the 2018 team’s success, competing against other 1st and 2nd XI teams. They conceded on average 10 goals per match, and opportunities to score were few and far between. Despite large losses every week, however, the boys faced the fact that every game was going to be tough and never gave up. They may not have won anything, but the team demonstrated perseverance and teamwork. Thankfully, later in the season they were moved down a grade, which meant they achieved one win against Christ’s College Black, the only proper win of the season. The team did have a win against Ashburton earlier in the season, but it was a game played after College had defaulted because of a lack of 3rd XI players. Three 1st XI players volunteered to help out, the game went ahead, and it ended up counting as a win for the 3rd. Highlights of the season would have to be the number of goals Louie Kinder-Rycroft managed to stop – he would have saved around 25 per match and, for this reason, was awarded Most Valuable Player. On the occasions that Louie was unavailable, Harry Penter stepped
Most Improved Player Sam Kelly
Sam got better and better as the season progressed, showing some very good skills along the way. Worner Award for Spirit and Enthusiasm Matias Biraben-Clough Matias consistently led from the front and was always there to rally the team with encouragement, not to mention his full noise leading the cheers in the team huddles.
Most Improved Player Cole Smith
Worner Award for Spirit and Enthusiasm Harry Trolove
Most Valuable Player Louie Kinder-Rycroft Monique Ellis-Martin 3rd XI Manager
Most Valuable Player Jack Satterthwaite
COLTS XI HOCKEY Manager: Andrew Levenger
Jack left everything out on the turf week in week out, doing his best for the team. This season we farewell a number of Year 13 students, including Matias Biraben-Clough, Ben Macfarlane, Sam Macfarlane, Ben Sullivan and Reuben van Leeuwen. They have served College hockey and the 2nd XI with great ability. We appreciate all they did for the team this year and wish them well in their future endeavours. A big thank you to the parents who supported College every week and
Coach: Llewey Heale, Will Duston Colts Squad: Freddy Backhouse, Johnny Bullen, Oscar Chaffey, Hugh Duston, Tom Foster, Will Fraser, Timothy Gould, James Griffin, Isaac Heap, Sam Kelly, William Law, William Morris, Matthew Munro, Jonathan Murphy, William Olsson, Alex Stead, Jack Sutherland Tanner Cup Squad: William Morris (captain), Hugh Duston (vice- captain), Zach Adams, Freddy Backhouse, Johnny Bullen, Oscar Chaffey, Tom Foster, Will Fraser, James Griffin, Isaac Heap, William Law, Alex McEwan, William Morris,
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