July 2010
Trinity Blown Away
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.
Old Xaverians Association Dinner - Friday July 30th
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.auTim Golds Drafted by GWS
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, 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.
Milestone - David Sapuppo 150 Games
This coming Saturday big ‘Suppa’ plays his 150th game for the club. Rarely before have we seen a player that has committed more to the club, both on and off the field. Through his family business, Comfort Sleep Bedding, David has been a sponsor of the club for many years, and his mother and fiancé Elisa are more often than not the best dressed spectators at the games.
Vale Michael Croyle
Michael left Xavier College in 1962 but had not played football whilst at school preferring to play Junior Pennant golf at Yarra Yarra.
On leaving Xavier he found that all his mates doing law were playing with the OXFC so he joined them.
In 1964 he played in the Reserves Premiership team and the following year graduated to the Seniors. Michael played 120 games with the OXFC and will be remembered fondly by his teammates and officials of that era.
At his funeral last Wednesday his great friend and team mate John Kyne delivered the eulogy.
