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TOOWOOMBA GRAMMAR SCHOOL
FOOTBALL
SEASON HANDBOOK
Art by Franco Arcidiacono
2019
Table of
Contents
Enjoy A Luxurious Stay In Toowoomba’s Newest And Finest Accommodation! From the Director of Sport & Activities......................2 TGS Futsal....................................................................22
From the Director of Football......................................3 USA College Life..........................................................23
Whether it be a romantic stay in a room with a spa, a family trip in a two or three From the Assistant to the Director of Football...........4 Newcastle United Jets FC...........................................24
bedroom apartment, or a business trip for those looking to take advantage of a From the First XI Coach................................................5 Australian Under 16 Tour to Japan............................25
first-rate conference room facility, we are sure you will have a stay to remember! First XI Captain’s Report 2018......................................6 Germany Exchange 2018...........................................26
Junior School Football.................................................8 Rale Rasic & Chris McLeod.........................................27
This is GPS.....................................................................9 Rale Rasic’s Team of the Decade ...............................28
214 JAMES STREET, TOOWOOMBA Q 4350 Football Tour to Japan................................................10 Senior Day ..................................................................30
Rale Rasic Camp..........................................................12 Deeds Not Words........................................................32
PH: 07 4638 5056 | FAX: 07 4638 2715 Season 2019 First XI Launch......................................14 TGS Football Alliances................................................33
EMAIL: info@athenamotelapartments.com.au Bill Turner Cup National Runner Up 2018.................16 TGS Football Awards 2018.........................................34
TGS v Palmerston North & Sydney Grammar...........18 Football Photos..........................................................36
Mini World Cup Hervey Bay.......................................20 Captured Mateship.....................................................38
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From the Director From the Director
of Sport & Activities of Football
I would like to welcome all the players, especially behind the scenes. Led
parents, coaches, and supporters by Mr Greg Spurgin, this key group It’s not often that you get the privilege access to the very elite of world football
to the 29th season of Football at of parents, both past and present, of being in the company of a living coaches, a priceless gift.
Toowoomba Grammar School. The continue to strive to establish key legend. Over the last ten years the boys His energy is boundless. Two instances
and coaches in the TGS Football program spring to mind. In 2016 in Germany on a
Football program continues to go relationships with local sponsors
have done exactly that. Mr Rale Rasic has very hot day, I saw Rale running across
from strength to strength in terms whose generous support helps been patron, coach, mentor and friend the field with our boys following the
of the player development, coach underpin the foundations of the to many of us during that time. halftime talk – as if he was ready to play.
education, and the development of program. Alas, 2019 will see Rale’s role within Then, in 2017 in Brazil (can you even
community outreach programs. The information in this handbook the School follow a different direction. imagine how grateful you could be for
This strength is underpinned will be of particular use for parents He will ‘retire’ from coaching at our three weeks in the land of football with
not only by the players but by the and supporters but it should also be camp following a decade of unwavering a legend) he started playing a 3v1 game
leadership of the program adeptly led noted that the participation of our support. Mind you, how does a man who with the boys. A quick step over and he were contenders until the final game.
by effervescent Mr Peter Broadfoot students should be one of positive is overwhelmingly passionate about sends our First team defender hopelessly So to all the coaches, players and
in his role as Director of Football. promotion and acknowledgement Australia Football ever retire? the wrong way. parents, I urge you to embrace the
encourage all our players to play to It is very difficult to put into words So, when you see Rale over the season and give your best on and off the
New and exciting initiatives are on that we operate under the GPS the best of their ability and wear the what Rale Rasic has done for the School Easter holidays at the School, take the field. Support each other regardless of
the horizon for TGS Football and Mr Code of Conduct for both players Blue and Gold with pride each and and me. From the start of his relationship time to say hello, to thank him and to which team you are in. Show respect to
Broadfoot and his team of staff will and supporters. With this is the every Saturday. with the School in 2009, read how that acknowledge your brief moment with the opposition but give your all to defeat
no doubt take this program to the expectation that each student came about through his meeting Chris one of Australia’s and the world’s true them.
next level. Sincere thanks must also representing TGS should do so with Wesley Dunne McLeod (later in the booklet) to now, greats. Finally, take immense pride that for
go to the unwavering support of our dignity and respect towards the Director of Sport and Activities he has provided us with his seemingly Lastly as we head into the GPS the brief time you are at school you are
Headmaster in all that is Football at opposition, referees and spectators. It limitless football knowledge and has season following our tenth Rale Rasic part of a program that has garnered the
Toowoomba Grammar School. is my belief that involvement in the co- been one of the key reasons for our Camp, it is again a season of promise support of a football immortal.
The Football Supporters’ Group curricular domain of this prestigious success in the last six years. He has been and excitement. There is no doubt that
forms a formidable outfit in terms school is an honour for our students a strong advocate for the players who the First XI team will seek to win the Good luck and enjoy the 2019 season.
have come through the School and the Premiership. This is no easy task as the
of their support for the program, and should be maintained as such. I
creation of the pathways that we now team effectively plays eight “grand finals” Peter Broadfoot
enjoy. He has also opened the doors for in a row during the season. In 2017 we Director of Football
Toowoomba Grammar School to gain missed by a single goal and in 2018 we
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From the Assistant to the From the
Director of Football First XI Coach
Welcome back for what is sure to be As always, I am honoured to be involved As I sit down to write this for the margins that win and lose competitions
another enthralling year of Football in with one of the best football programs in upcoming 2019 GPS season, I am filled so I know that the players and staff will be
2019 at TGS. My name is Craig Tonkies Queensland. Our program offers a wealth with excitement and anticipation for the more focused on improving our position
and I am a teacher of Economics and of fantastic opportunities for boys across inevitable highs and lows that being a for 2019.
English at Toowoomba Grammar School. all age groups, irrespective of their level coach brings. Toowoomba Grammar School has
I am excited to be back as Assistant to or experience. I would encourage all of If you look back at the 2018 GPS become nationally recognised and the
the Director of Football for my second our young players to relish the varied Football ladder, you will see that our achievements of our players and teams
year and I look forward to continuing opportunities that will be presented to First XI finished in fourth place which in competitions such as the Bill Turner
to help support the fantastic TGS them this year. I would like to wish all the some will say is disappointing. However, Cup over the last two years have been
Football program. Just like for many of boys, staff, coaches and parents involved we conceded the least amount of goals phenomenal. This has been achieved by
our students and staff, the TGS Football in the TGS Football program this year in the campaign and, for me, were not only the hard work and dedication of
program holds a special place in my a fantastic season, and I look forward one of the better football teams in the the boys but also of the men behind the
heart and I look forward to continuing to engaging with you all as the year competition. But we must learn to finish scenes. Mr Peter Broadfoot and Mr Chris
to coach and assist our many fine young progresses. off teams and close out games so we will McLeod work tirelessly for the boys in the
footballers. Every year I enjoy observing be working hard on the training ground football program and are greatly assisted
the pride, passion and respect that Craig Tonkies to get that right this year. and supported by the Director of Sport
our staff, students and community Assistant to the Director of Football This season, we will still need to be & Activities, Mr Wesley Dunne. Ultimately,
demonstrate continuously both on and more clinical in front of goal and if we none of this would be achievable without I look forward to seeing you getting
off the football field. had scored three more goals last season the full support of the Headmaster so I behind the boys on the terraces of Old
(one against GT, one against ACGS and would like to thank him for his continual Boys’ Memorial Oval, cheering on our
one against TSS), then that would have support. First XI in 2019.
turned two defeats into two draws and Our First XI boys will strive to work
one draw into a victory. That effectively harder in order to make the dream of Matt Proctor
would have given us four more points another GPS Premiership a reality and I First XI Coach
and we would have won the competition know they have the ability, character and
with a total of 17 points. These are the fine work ethic to make that happen.
CHILDCARE CENTRE
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First XI
Captain’s Report
A quick well done. TGS vs BBC.
Will Hayes moving into space.
by Keanu Tuart (Year 12, 2018)
The 2018 TGS First XI Football campaign attack following a loss of possession by
commenced in early Term Four of 2017, the increasingly frustrated TGS players,
with a squad of 35 boys training three slotting the ball into the back of the net
times a week, both on the pitch and in in the dying minutes of the game and
James O’Sullivan giving his all.
the gym. This relatively young squad having the whistle blow time resulting in Fighting tooth and nail. Ollie Schubert holding his own.
contained only six players with First XI a 2-1 loss.
match exposure, ensuring all positions
were open and hotly contested by those ROUND 3 ROUND 6 ROUND 8 teams. This was a great game to cap off
in the squad. This desire for a position in the season and in turn the final run for
the starting team was instantly tested The second game of the season saw Another home game after two successful After a disappointing loss, the TGS First the Seniors in the prestigious Blue and
early in pre-season where, in the first week TGS host The Southport School on a games saw the boys gain momentum XI was keen to re-establish our prowess Gold. After all GPS results were in, the TGS
of Term 1 2018, the players undertook wonderfully sunny Saturday. The TGS First as we hosted Brisbane Boys’ College in in the final home game of the season, First XI for 2018 finished in a respectable
the gruelling and notoriously difficult XI boys came out firing from the very first what was to be a great day for the TGS hosting Brisbane Grammar School. After fourth place.
8km run, suitably titled ‘Heartbreak Hill’. second of the game, with The Southport First XI team. After an early scare from the having the ball in the opposition half
Following this the boys then School struggling under the onslaught BBC attack, the TGS boys stood firm and and trying to unlock BGS’s defence, we It was a true honour and privilege to
commenced a term full of morning of our fast attacking football. However displayed a full 90 minutes of pinpoint finally found success through a powerful be able to lead such a fine group of young
training sessions, trial matches and a lack of quality in the final third by TGS, passing, captivating combination play shot by Luke Lister giving us a 1-0 lead men who consistently showed resilience,
physically-demanding gym sessions each an issue we would struggle with for the and sizzling shots at goal in which our at halftime. Some great football was passion and belief week in and week out.
week. This pre-season preparation was season, kept the goal line scoreless. The strikers Luke Lister and Cormac McCarthy displayed by both sides in the next half I couldn’t be more proud of the team I
capped off with a challenging two-day Southport School capitalised on their led from the front to end the game with with the TGS men able to gain another was fortunate to share the pitch with as I
camp at Emu Gully along with the boys only shot of the game to win the match the greatest games I had personally ever a 6-0 win. goal to make it 2-0 before the final made memories I will forever cherish. We
undertaking the highly beneficial ‘Rale 1-0. experienced in my life and made me whistle in what was a great end for the truly became a band of brothers and I am
Rasic Camp’ held at the School during the extremely proud of each and every one ROUND 7 Seniors as we played our final game on extremely grateful to have been given
April break. The players were now ready ROUND 4 of the TGS First XI boys who played on the hallowed Old Boys’ Memorial Oval. this opportunity. I would like to especially
to take on the 2018 GPS Season. that special day. The TGS First XI boys then travelled down thank our coaching staff Mr Matt Proctor,
Coming off two defeats from games we the Range to play on the picturesque ROUND 9 Mr Chris McLeod and acknowledge our
ROUND 1 (BYE) should have secured, the TGS players ROUND 5 home pitch of the Anglican Church manager Mr Redha Airikabi and the hard
were hungry and on the hunt for a Grammar School. After being denied Coming into the final game of the season work behind the scenes by Mr Peter
ROUND 2 deeply desired win against eventual Building from the Nudgee game, we an early goal due to an offside call, we faced a very formidable St Joseph’s Broadfoot, Mr Craig Tonkies and the
premiers Nudgee College, a school that now looked to our next fixture at home the TGS First XI continued to put the Gregory Terrace team known for their fast Football Supporters’ Group. On behalf of
The first match of the GPS season saw the boasted both Queensland and Australian hosting Brisbane State High School in pressure on a very strong Churchie counter-attack in transition. In what was all the boys in the First XI Squad I would
First XI boys travel away to last season’s representatives. In what was a do-or- what was to be a successful day for the defence. However, before the break of a game of many ups and downs, at half- like to extend my sincere thanks for
GPS Premiers, Ipswich Grammar School, die match for the team, we were ready TGS First XI. Scoring early in the game, half-time Churchie were able to finish time the Gregory Terrace First XI led 2-0. their unquestionable support. Without
in what was to be a tough game that for what was going to be an incredibly we dominated and held the game in one of their few chances on goal they After a spirited half-time speech by Head staff like this, none of the players would
tested both teams. The game began with intense and hard game. However in true our favour with some great football on had, putting them ahead 1-0. However, Coach Mr Matt Proctor and Assistant have the honour to play the sport we
the testing of opposition defences from TGS spirit, the players dug deep, provided display for the TGS crowd who came out the TGS boys came out firing from the Coach Mr Chris McLeod, the boys rallied love for the School that we hold so dear.
both teams and the half ended at 1-1. crucial support play for one another in great numbers. A combination of some beginning of the second half and began together and proved to both themselves Thank you for a great season to end a
However, the second half saw the TGS and played with honour for the School dazzling attacking plays along with our to absolutely hammer down on the and everyone in the stands what it meant spectacular four year journey.
boys dominate the game, with the ball crest, holding off a formidable Nudgee formidable keeper, Ben Wood continuing Churchie defence, throwing all we had at to be a TGS First XI player. The TGS boys
being played predominantly in Ipswich’s attack and coming away with a well- from his performance the week prior them. Unfortunately, due to our inability fought valiantly to end the game in a
territory. Nevertheless, after a half of many fought and well-earned 2-0 win. The TGS and pulling off some unbelievable saves to find the back of the net and the strong 4-4 draw in what was an intense and
daring attacks launched by TGS, Ipswich defence, led by Vice-Captain Riley Sears, against a strong BSHS attack, saw us leadership from the back by acting spectacular game of football from start
Grammar were able to quickly counter was exemplary. This match was one of finish the game with a commendable 3-0 Churchie captain Jordan Courtney, the to finish containing many great goals,
win. game finished at a 1-0 loss. tackles and skills on display by both
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Junior School This is
Football GPS
The Great Public Schools (GPS) High School, GPS schools are all-boys’ separated with competitions conducted
Another great season of football was the players. The 6A team recorded some join in the interschool competition in Association of Queensland Inc. is schools. in Term 2 and Term 3 respectively and
enjoyed by the boys of Toowoomba spirited victories across the season as Toowoomba alongside the Year 5 and 6 an association of nine south-east The Football competition started in Football is now the largest sport offered
Grammar School, Junior School in well. A Junior School Senior A team also teams in Term 3. Many players enjoyed Queensland schools established in 1918. 1991 where it was played simultaneously in the GPS in terms of total player
2018. Beginning with the GPS season won their way through to the South East holiday camp opportunities including With the exception of Brisbane State with Rugby. In 2013 Football and Rugby numbers.
in Term Two, three teams of dedicated Queensland finals in Ipswich, where they the Mini World Cup in Hervey Bay. In
players enjoyed the competition, faced some very stiff opposition. The addition to this, one Junior School player,
coaching and opportunities headed competition provided a good learning Daniel Fenwick-Blower was selected in
by Mr Peter Broadfoot and coached by curve for each of the players. the Darling Downs U12 team as a Year 5
Mr Rob Jeffries, Mr Mike Sharpe and Mr Further opportunities were provided student. Training has begun for the 2019
Scott Campbell. Quality football was for boys of all ages. Skill development season and our players can’t wait for
played across the teams and a clear was offered to boys in Prep to Year 3 what lies ahead.
development demonstrated by each of and the Year 4 team was invited to
TGS
CHAMPIONS
The mighty 6As.
Relaxing and supporting their mates. A quick throw in attack.
2015 & 2016
5As feeling proud. A happy group of 6Bs.
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Football Tour
to Japan
Twenty TGS students and three staff families was that the boys were so well- really well with the score being 0-0 at Lightyear’s Astro Blasters. It was certainly Tokyo until we reached the shrine. We
departed for the Brisbane International mannered while living in their homes. half time. The final score for the game a very enjoyable and tiring day for the then caught a train to central Tokyo
Airport by bus at 4:00am on Friday, 21 was 2-0 to St Mary’s International School. boys and adults. where we boarded the limousine bus
September 2018. The touring group The boys played against three very It was ideal weather the next for the hour-long trip to Narita Airport.
landed at Kansai Airport in Japan that strong Takatsuki City teams. The scores Five minutes after the first game morning for the final day of our tour, It was a tiring day for everyone. After
evening and then checked into the Star for all four games were certainly not the boys were on the field again for the where we went sightseeing in Tokyo. checking in at the airport we had some
Gate Hotel. indicative of the standard at which our second game. Rain fell throughout the We caught a train to Shibuya and spent dinner before we boarded the plane at
The next morning we were greeted boys played. They managed to push whole game. Five minutes into the game some time there before walking to 9:05pm ready for the overnight flight to
by the Mayor of Takatsuki City and the through the high temperatures and Harrison Tate put the ball into the back Harajuku. Shibuya is famous for having the Gold Coast.
Football Federation prior to our first they absolutely enjoyed playing on the of the net. St Mary’s International School the world’s busiest intersection crossing. The trip was certainly a valuable
games in Takatsuki City. A friendly game synthetic surface. The opponents were came back soon after with a goal making We walked the back streets of Shibuya learning experience for the boys. The
of football was played later in the day. incredibly humble and made our team with their host families. One of the boys the final score 1-1. The boys finished the and eventually arrived at Harajuku Street. blend of football games, Japanese
The boys were delivered to the feel really welcome. stayed with the Danish Ambassador. day with pizzas before heading back to This was a crowded narrow pedestrian hospitality and being immersed in the
football field by their host families on Another stayed with the American their home stays. pathway with shops and restaurants culture will remain a prominent memory
both game days. The boys were full of The following day consisted of a train Ambassador who happened to be on on both sides. We found a place to eat for them.
stories about what they ate for dinner trip to Kyoto where we spent the day the telephone the previous night to There was a buzz of excitement in the lunch before walking to a five-storey
and breakfast, which restaurant they visiting a few of the world-renowned Donald Trump! air the following morning as we headed football store. This was “heaven” for the Mike Sharpe
went to last night, the onsen (traditional tourist attractions. We spent some to Tokyo Disney. The boys and adults boys. There were shirts, socks, scarves Tour Leader
Japanese baths) they visited for the time at Kiyomizu-dera, the most visited The school day started at 8:25am. tried many of the attractions during the and boots purchased.
first time, and the generous hospitality temple in Kyoto, walked through the From then until midday the TGS boys day. These included Space Mountain,
offered by the host families. A regular Gion District in the hope of seeing a accompanied their host brothers to their Thunder Mountain, The Haunted It was then time to walk across the
comment made by many Japanese host geisha, and visited the Bamboo Gardens. lessons. Some of these were appealing Mansion, The Pirates of the Caribbean, street to the Meiji Shrine. We walked
to our boys and included swimming and Star Tours, Splash Mountain and Buzz through lush gardens in the middle of
The host families delivered the a separate PE lesson. The school itself
boys to the Takatsuki City Hall on the is quite impressive. There are almost
fourth day and from here we travelled 900 students from Prep to Year 12 and
to Kyoto and changed trains to the approximately 30% of the students are
Shinkansen, the “bullet” train, which Japanese.
reaches a speed of over 300 km/hr.
We travelled to Tokyo where we were The playing field where we played in
greeted by members from St Mary’s the afternoon consisted of a synthetic
International school. On arrival at the surface similar to that on which they
school the boys were introduced to played in Takatsuki City. The weather was
their new host families. overcast and cool when the first game
started. This was a pleasant change from
On Wednesday, 26 September the the warmth and humidity we had been
boys were delivered to the school at having since arriving in Japan. However,
8:00am. All boys stayed with a family rain started falling just before the first
who had a son at St Mary’s School. game had ended. Initially, in the first
Once again, the boys wanted to share game the boys came up against a much
many stories about their experiences older and stronger team. They performed
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Rale Rasic
Camp 2018
Some of the best football talent in is the exposure of the boys to different and girls enjoying games and technical
the region was on show at the Rale Rasic training methods and coaching styles development under the guidance
Camp and the Simply Magic Camp held thus adding to their football education. of Richard ‘Magic’ Mitchell. The three
again at Toowoomba Grammar School. This year, in addition to the quality day camp is the perfect opportunity Learning the Brazilian way.
The Rale Rasic Camp, now in its local coaches from SEQ, the camp saw for young players to learn the basics
ninth year, had a record 160 boys Mike Cooper, Technical Director of of Football through fun games and
participating. This camp has become an the Newcastle Jets, attend the camp. exercises.
essential element in the School’s pre- His insight and understanding of the Both camps provide a desire in all the
season preparation for the rigorous GPS requirements of elite youth football players involved to continue to strive to
program. Named after Rale Rasic, the in Australia gave our boys a greater improve not only on the field but off it.
The ultimate in concentration.
1974 Socceroos coach, the camp has awareness of what it takes to make it in A huge thank you to all involved and
become a highlight within the very busy the professional game. we look forward to the 10th year in 2019.
TGS Football calendar. The Simply Magic Camp again was
One of the key aims of the camp a huge success with 60 young boys
Taking advice from the master.
‘Magic’ instructing his troops.
Marcus Johnston showing safe hands.
Sam Fenwick-Blower with a sharp turn.
The silky skills of
Sam Gladwin working hard on his skills. Alex Kiers keeping possession. Paul Jacob. The senior playing group are all ears.
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Season 2018
First XI Launch
Platinum sponsor, The Moose Bar, outlined his vision for the season and The evening finished with words
was the venue for the 2018 Football with the assistance of Captain Keanu from our friend and patron Rale Rasic,
Season Launch. Not even a storm just Tuart, he presented each member of who each year finds different stories and
before the start could dampen the spirits the squad their jersey for the upcoming experiences to share with those that
of all who attended. With master coach season. attend.
Grahame Pitt (coach of Olympian Matt The launch recognised the effort that It is nights like these, where all those
Denny) as the guest speaker, players, all players in the squad had made during who attend, enjoy an evening of stories
parents and valued sponsors were given the pre-season and camp and while only camaraderie and hope for the season
an insight into the philosophy of a true 11 boys can start in a match, the entire ahead and is what makes TGS Football
professional. squad was on hand to enjoy the success truly unique.
First XI coach Matthew Proctor of all members.
Damien and Emma Wells
Cal and Lovina Bailey
Keanu Tuart addressing the crowd.
Bob and Jo Noye
A very large parent group in attendance.
Guest speaker Grahame Pitt. Matt Proctor with the First XI Andrew and Julie Dent with Robyn McCarthy Matt and Katrina Proctor
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Bill Turner Cup
National Runner
Up 2018
On the preliminary cluster day held were very close and tense affairs. The boys started well with controlled
The TGS Under 15 team before the National Semi-Final.
at Harristown State High School, TGS The semi-final against Kawana possession and were able to create
were undefeated. The dominance on Waters College finished 2-1 in our some pressure on the Bossley Park goal.
the day saw us defeating Highfields favour. Two goals to Henry Wells were TGS were awarded a penalty and Dylan
State High School 4-0 and Lowood State enough to secure victory. We scored our Proctor again stood up. Luckily his
High School 6-0. In the regional semi- goals early and allowed Kawana Waters deflected shot was tapped in by Henry
final the boys put on another clinical College back into the game but held on Wells. A second goal to Harry Searle
performance defeating St. Mary’s College for victory to advance to the final. meant TGS were into their first National
11-0. There were many highlights but The Queensland final was a very tight final.
also a few areas we needed to work on. game as Palm Beach Currumbin were a The team drew Westfields Sports
In the regional final we were against very good team. Our boys did all the High School in the final. As the form line
Albany Creek from Brisbane. They started things that were asked of them in quite predicted Westfields proved too strong
very quickly and scored an amazing warm conditions. We scored before half for the gallant TGS boys. The Westfield Nick Coonan protecting the ball. Menphys Smith pressing the Westfields’ defence.
goal in the first couple of minutes. We time via Henry Wells again but one lapse steam were able to maintain possession
regrouped from this initial setback and in concentration in the second half saw for long periods of time and the two-nil
weathered several attacking raids to us finish normal time 1-1. In extra time, scoreline was a fair result although Tyler
slowly work into the game. We levelled the drop off system of losing a player Wise could have made it interesting with
the score before half time and began to every 5 minutes was enacted, after two late chances falling to his feet.
gain the ascendancy. The second half which we were very dominant. Dylan At the completion of the tournament
started in a similar way to the first, but Proctor was fouled in the box and he the boys came away with a National
we were more settled and focussed. We duly slotted it to give us our second Runner Up medal. It was a great campaign
gained the upper hand to dominate the consecutive State Title. and one of which the coaching staff of
game and record a deserved 4-1 victory. The boys had earned their second Mr Chris McLeod and Mr Paul Kalinowski
Tyler Wise and Luke Broderick scored trip to Newcastle in two years. In the can be very proud.
braces. National semi-final we drew Bossley
The Queensland semi-final and final Park High School from Western Sydney. Jarrah McNicol covering his man.
Giving his all - Tyler Wise.
A proud team after defeating Palm Beach in the State Final
Old Boy Ryan Ensor with Mr Paul
Kalinowski at the National Finals. The air up there - Kavinda Perera Henry Wells exploiting the space available.
A very proud Ben Moore with the Runner Up award. Menphys Smith crossing the ball.18 19
TGS v Palmerston North
& Sydney Grammar This is a
PAGE TITLE
Toowoomba Grammar School played with a 6-2 win in an entertaining match. against 8A and 9A TGS squads. A very
Great control by Tas Bardetta. Jarrah McNicol with a fierce shot.
host to Palmerston North Boys High Scorers for the match were Keanu Tuart, slick Sydney Grammar outfit won the 8A
School from New Zealand on the bye Sam Hirst, Cormac McCarthy, Henry contest 9-0 and in the 9A TGS levelled
weekend of Round One in the 2018 GPS Wells, Lachlan Brannelly and Ethan Lunn. the series with solid 4-1 win.
season. This game provided the First XI These tour games are events that
with a much needed hitout the week TGS v Sydney Grammar School all boys from both schools will look
before the season started. Sydney Grammar visited the School back on with fond memories. Thank
The First XI found their groove and during the bye weekend of Round One you to Sydney Grammar for taking the
despite a couple of errors, came away in the 2018 GPS season with matches opportunity to visit our School.
Jack Coulter covered by Sydney defenders.
Harry Searle protecting his ball.
Max Dent doing his best to cover the NZ attack
Paul Jacob clearing the ball. Rufaro Zimbwa coming in to cover the Sydney attack.
Luke Lister in a spot of bother. Sam Fenwick calm as always.
Dylan Walz in action for the First XI (continued below).
Presentations with captains and coaches from Sydney Grammar
Jarrah McNicol with a clean pair of heels. and TGS. Sam Hirst with loads of time.20 21
Mini World Cup
Hervey Bay
In the time Toowoomba Grammar great rest day on the Thursday as every Eddie Poulton was named player of
School has been sending teams to TGS family headed to the beach for the the tournament, continuing a proud
the Mini World Cup, our involvement day. tradition of TGS boys winning this award.
Cal McCarthy and James O’Sullivan discussing the game. A very proud Portugal team.
has grown to an incredible 12 teams In every age group, competition is Eli Adams, Jon Crowe and Will Hayes will
in 2018. The brainchild of one of our mixed in with a love for the game. The join Eddie as scholarship holders on a
ambassadors, Heinrich Haussler, the camaraderie amongst teams is one of three week tour of Germany in July 2019.
tournament is a fantastic week of foot- the highlights of the week. Toowoomba This tournament has set a platform
ball involving teams from Lismore to Grammar finished runner up in the for the boys and school to return to an
Fraser Coast. This year the tournament Under 11 and 13 as well as 17 Year age even bigger and better week of football
The Ashes Part One. The Ashes Part One.
received a boost with the change of groups. in 2019.
venue to Hervey Bay. This made for a At the completion of the tournament
The Under 15 Brazil team
A happy Brazil team at the end of the day. in action.
A huge throw by Germany.
A very attentive Australian team. Tom Fanning with his English squad.
Ben Anderson fighting hard.
Dylan Proctor enjoying his time at the Mini world Cup. Portugal v Brazil Under 13’s.
Award winners from left to right: Eli Adams,
Eddie Poulton, Fletcher McDonald, Jon Crowe and
The ‘Ashes’ Australia vs England. Uruguay Under 17’s before the final. German under 11 parents in the spirit of the Cup.
Riley Sears.22 23
TGS USA
Futsal College life
The game of Futsal, although not a The Under 16 team qualified all the also sends teams to Assissi College for
GPS sport, is a resounding favourite of the way to the final tournament following their tournament and in the Under 14 In the past few years Toowoomba ambitions. • Kyle Parish -
boys at Toowoomba Grammar School. In a crucial victory in the Queensland final and 17 age groups the boys came away Grammar School Football players have It is our hope that in 2019 there could Long Island Pioneers
2018 two teams made it through to the against Kimberley College in the final. with solid competition wins. The boys started to find opportunity in seeking be as many as eight TGS boys playing • Mitch McLeod & Joe Scott -
Australasian Championships, our Under At the Australasian tournament the are given a great deal of decision-making an extension of their playing and study in the USA and we wish them well with Feather River College
14 and Under 16 teams. The Under 14 boys played a superb brand of futsal all responsibility in this tournament and careers in the USA. With over 1300 Men’s their football and academic experience • Tim Zuyderwyk -
team, although slow starters to the day’s weekend. Led by Thiago Kosloski from the their on-field displays reflect this. Soccer Colleges, there are numerous abroad. Shepherd University
play at the Queensland Titles, made side they reached the semi-finals against With the development of the new opportunities for boys to play in a league These are the colleges where we had • Chris McCarthy -
steady progress to eventually finish Robina. A penalty in the last minute to Sports Centre the game of Futsal will that suits their style and academic TGS boys in 2018: Eckerd College
runner-up to a very good Chancellor Robina was the difference between the continue to grow at TGS.
College outfit. teams at full time. Toowoomba Grammar
Assissi and TGS after the under 14 Coomera Cup Final.
Kyle Parish in action in New York.
Assissi organizer Paul McKarzel with the final awards.
Very proud TGS boys before they depart to the USA.
Our under 14 victors.
Joe Scott showing his skills in California for Feather River.
Mitch McLeod in command in California (continued below).
Tim Zuyderwyk for Shepherd University.
Captain Baxter McDonald with his acceptance speech. Our under 16 State Championships.24 25
Newcastle Australian Under 16
United Jets FC Tour to Japan
Last year I travelled to Japan with the flew out. During our stay in Japan, we trained very fit and moving the ball a lot faster. It was
Australian Schoolboys Under 16 Football and played numerous matches. We played a great football experience being able to learn
Newcastle United Jets FC is a Lee from LEDMAN Group, a leading high- sports media company in the world. team. I was selected following the National against a number of school and J-League the different culture and lifestyle in Japan.
professional football club based in tech LED signage manufacturer, operator Old Boys from Toowoomba Grammar Championships held in Adelaide. The tour was teams such as the Youth Kashima Antlers and
Newcastle, New South Wales. The club and sports business headquartered in School who have spent time at the held in April and we had a training camp at the Yokahama Marinos. These matches were Eli Adams
was one of eight founding franchises Shenzhen, China. The club’s change in Newcastle Jets include Pierce Clark, Ryan the Gold Coast before we left. I was somewhat the highlights for me. Both J-League teams
in the Hyundai A-League; the Premier ownership in 2016 has broadened the Ensor and Mitch Hunter. Through current nervous but began to settle in fine before we played at a very high level with them being
Division of professional football in football network considerably. LEDMAN Jets Chief Executive Officer, Lawrie
Australia and New Zealand. Newcastle Group also owns Chinese third tier team McKinna and the club ‘s coaching staff,
Jets represent the people of Newcastle Shenzhen Renren FC, and has interests Newcastle Jets and TGS have resolved to
and Northern New South Wales in the in Portuguese professional football. work together where possible to provide
Hyundai A-League, and were crowned Moreover, LEDMAN Group is an official football and educational pathways for
Champions of the competition in 2008. partner of the Chinese Super League, has TGS players, coaches and officials.
The club plays its home matches out a strategic partnership with the Chinese The official Newcastle Jets website is
of the 33,000 capacity McDonald Jones Football Association, and is a significant www.newcastlejets.com.au.
Stadium in Newcastle and in June 2016, shareholder in the Swiss-based lnfront
the club was purchased by Mr Martin Sports & Media; the second biggest
L-R: Luke Lister, Fletcher McDonald, Keanu Tuart and Eli Adams beaming with pride at the Jets. Eli Adams in action with the Australian team.26 27
Germany Rale Rasic &
Exchange 2018 Chris McLeod
One of the most significant advances Joeys Football Academy participated in the quality of our players. This relationship
in the Toowoomba Grammar School a football tournament on the Gold Coast has flourished to a point where Rale has
For the first few weeks of the Christmas club I was with during my stay in 2017. Homburg. This all came about through Football Program has been the role of to expose their players to football at an been patron of Toowoomba Grammar
holidays I had the great opportunity to This visit gave me a great opportunity the Toowoomba Grammar School’s links Rale Rasic as patron. This occurred by elite level. Due to difficulties within the School Football for 10 years. Several
travel to Germany for a school exchange. to improve my German language skills with Heinrich Haussler and relationships chance. Toowoomba Grammar School tournament Heinrich Haussler decided talented footballers have come to
This involved one month schooling with a view that in January 2020, I will that we have forged at TGS across was undertaking a marketing tour in the to set up the mini world cup in Inverell Toowoomba Grammar School from the
at Neunkirchen and training with the return to Neunkirchen for six months at Germany over the past eight years. Moree district. By chance, Chris McLeod at which Toowoomba Grammar School Inverell area and are now or have recently
Elversberg U16 Boys both at school and the school whilst undertaking training in met a football fanatic from Inverell who competes annually. Through this link completed a degree at universities in
at night with the club. I also had the the area to hopefully force my way into a Connor McLeod ran the Joeys Football Academy which Chris met Rale Rasic who was impressed America. In 2019 the Rale Rasic Football
opportunity to train with Homburg; the youth program with either Elversberg or took players to Germany. Chris joined by not only the coaching offered at Camp is in its 10th year.
in and was impressed by what he saw. Toowoomba Grammar School but also
Toowoomba Grammar School has on my first day I met Jackson Courtney. Australians with the view I should be off
strong relationships with two large high The school was very different from playing cricket.
schools in Germany – Neunkirchen and TGS with no uniform, boys having facial I was actually glad they
Frankfurt Oder. Every year selected boys hair, girls having facial piercings and even underestimated me as I dribbled through
are offered the opportunity to go on students eating during class. However, their whole team and scored! After that
exchange to Germany for a few weeks in it didn’t take me long to adapt to the they treated me like every other player
Term One. changes. and made me part of the team.
Here is a brief insight into their Football was obviously the main All in all, it was a fantastic stay with
experience from Alex Munster. focus for the boys at the school and that experiences of football, snow, football,
‘The first day came and I was very is all they talked about along with the different food and you guessed it
excited and kind of nervous for my first World Cup later that year. We started football. If any boys get the chance to go
day of school because I had no idea what training and found the intensity very there it will be a life changing experience.’
it would be like. The flight via Dubai was good and boys always wanted the ball.
good but I was glad I had some mates I also played club football and what I Alex Munster
with me. I was based at Nuenkirchen and found funny was how my team saw28 29
Rale Rasic’s
Team of the Decade
In his ten years of involvement with These players may have played in 6. Jackson Courtney - Right Emmanuel Philip - Central
TGS, Rale has seen many players come different roles at times but this is where Midfield Martin Gorrie - Central Midfield Mitchell Hunter - Left Midfield
Midfield
through the doors. We asked him to Rale felt they were best suited in his 7. Emmanuel Philip - Central
name his best 11 players in his Team of formation. 8. Martin Gorrie - Central Midfield
the Decade. This was not an easy task as 1. Pierce Clark - Goal Keeper 9. Mitchell Hunter - Left Midfield
there were some fantastic players who 2. Kyle Parish - Central Defender 10. Jake Jones - Striker
did not make his team. However, he was 3. Ryan Ensor - Central Defender 11. Nykodah Smith - Striker
able to narrow it down to the players 4. Mitchell Golding - Right Fullback
following. 5. Joe Scott - Left Fullback
Jake Jones - Striker Nykodah Smith - Striker
Pierce Clark - Goal Keeper Kyle Parish - Central Defender Ryan Ensor - Central Defender
Success
Jackson Courtney - Right
Mitchell Golding - Right Fullback Joe Scott - Left Fullback
Midfield30 31
Senior
Day
Every year, the senior students from Memorial Oval. The Football Supporters’ come and present them as part of the
the TGS Football program finish their Group provide the boys with their jerseys celebrations for the day.
school careers with a match on Old Boys’ for the season and our valued sponsors
The 4th XI with Sponsor Marg Gebbert from The 2nd XI thanking their sponsor Stonestreets
Condamine Drilling. Coaches.
Matthew Price with a proud father on Tunnelling onto Old Boys for
“Come on boys!”
Old Boys’ Memorial Oval. the last time.
Several generations of Leesons enjoying Hugo Kelly leading the tunnel
the last match. The 3rd XI before their final match for the School with Nigel
Fanning from Football SWQ.
The Donaldson Family
Thomas Plant with his Mum. The Staude family.
Resounding winners in their last game.32 3533
TGS Football Alliances
Deeds St Mary’s International Joeys FC Frankfurt/Oder Sportschule
NOT WORDS
St Mary’s School Tokyo is an International One man and one dream. That is all it took Toowoomba Grammar School entered into
School that has a fantastic reputation for for Heinrich Haussler to start the club that an alliance with the Sportschule allowing
its education excellence and attracting is Joeys FC. From that, came a football club, players from both schools to participate in
students from all over the world. an academy, and the iconic ‘Mini World Cup’. short term exchanges. This school is only
Toowoomba Grammar School and St Heinrich Haussler has been a long-time one of thirty in Germany and a relationship
Mary’s have forged an alliance of sporting partner of the TGS Football program and that we will seek to further strengthen in
exchange whereby our boys will return to be outstanding facilitator when organising the future. Frankfurt/Oder and Toowoomba
hosted by them in 2019 and attend school logistics in Germany for our tours and player Grammar School teams have engaged in
When a winner makes a mistake, he says “I was wrong”; for a day as a part of the exchange. exchanges. some highly contested football matches
When a loser makes a mistake, he says, “It wasn’t my fault”. over the years and we look forward to many
more to come.
A winner works harder than a loser and has more time;
A loser always says “too busy” to do what is necessary.
A winner goes through a problem;
A loser goes around it, and never gets past it.
A winner makes commitments;
A loser makes promises.
A winner says, “I’m good, but not as good as I ought to be”;
Elversberg FC Elite Eleven Academy Botafogo FC
A loser says, “I’m not as bad as a lot of other people”.
A winner listens;
A loser just waits until it is his turn to talk. Based in Ribeirao Preto approximately 1.5
Newly promoted to the Bundesliga This privately run Academy is based in
hours outside Sao Paolo, Brazil, Botafogo
A winner respects his superiors and tries to learn from them; Youth Competition, Elversberg FC has Maryborough and boasts approximately 50
Academy is the largest football academy
been recognised as one of the key youth players. Run by Troy Roberts, the Academy
A loser resents them and tries to find chinks in their armor. development centres in Germany. Forming is a strong participant in Toowoomba
in the Southern Hemisphere. Boasting a
A winner says, “There ought to be a better way to do it”; facility that includes training pitches (grass
a base for our tours in 2011 and 2015 Grammar School’s annual Rale Rasic Camp.
and artificial), accommodation and even a
A loser says, “That’s the way it’s always been done here”. Elversberg is also the home of Mitch Hunter In the last few years, seven boys from the
school, attendees can experience the day to
(TGS 1st XI 2012/13). Fraser Coast region have decided to call
day life of a professional footballer. Former
Toowoomba Grammar School home.
Head Coach, Thiago Kosloski is one the
most respected youth coaches in the world
and is now a member of
the Toowoomba Grammar
School coaching staff.
In this role, his skill and
expertise will no doubt be
crucial in the development
of the 1st XI team for GPS
season.
Aussie Athletes Agency
Aussie Athletes Agency (AAA) is Australia’s
premier US College sport placement agency.
Aussie Athletes Agency provides qualified
athletes the guidance, advice, vital contacts
and a definitive pathway required to obtain
athletic and academic scholarships. The
creation of this opportunity for athletes to
obtain an internationally recognised degree
and pursue their sport at the same time for a
further four years is one that the TGS Football
program fully endorses.34 35
TGS Football YEAR 7 Flynn Brannelly
THE MOST IMPROVED AWARDS
YEAR 10 Jacob Bunt
Awards 2018 YEAR 8
YEAR 9
Sam Gladwin
Mitchell Crook
YEAR 11
YEAR 12
Zach McNicol
Lucio Caso
PLAYER OF THE YEAR MOST IMPROVED
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS 2018
5A Daniel Fenwick-Blower 5A Hugo Cavanagh
6B Max Williamson 6B Joel Ewing MOST PROMISING PLAYER Luke Broderick JUNIOR SCHOOL SPIRIT Marcus Seckler
6A Benjamin Miller 6A George Smolenski GOLDEN BOOT AWARD - SENIORS Pat McKay JUNIOR SCHOOL DEFENSIVE PLAYER Juert Eerkens
7A Ben Anderson 7A Isaac Burke JUNIOR SCHOOL GOLDEN BOOT Max Williamson YEARS 7-9 DEFENSIVE PLAYER Jack Coulter
7B Jim MacDonald 7B Sam Gladwin YEAR 7-9 GOLDEN BOOT Charlie Gower MOST SUCCESSFUL TEAM Year 11B
7C Clancy Wright 7C Beau Campbell GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR Ben Wood YEARS 10-12 DEFENSIVE PLAYER Lewis Whitton
7D Nicholas Brown 7D Lachie McNamee
7E Clancy McCosker 7E Jim Mann
8A Rufaro Zimbwa 8A Flynn Brannelly
MAJOR AWARDS
8B Tom Green 8B Scott Radford
WILLEM BAINES KEANU TUART LUKE LISTER
8C Will Titterton 8C Jack Rattray
8D Zachary Dean 8D Oliver Gray
9A Luke Broderick 9A Tas Bardetta
9B Harry Beeton 9B Mitchell Crook
9C Harry Barker 9C Joe Lederhose
9D George Morris 9D Henry Johnston
10A Benjamin Moore & Alex Munster 10A Jacob Bunt
10B Simon Rodriguez 10B Jordyn Coetzee MOST INSPIRATIONAL PLAYER RALE RASIC MEDAL WINNER FIRST XI MOST GOALS
10C Lachlan Travers 10C Henry Reardon
RILEY SEARS FLETCHER MCDONALD
10D Jarvis Otaola 10D Jim Gillan
11A Kodi Bailey 11A Zach McNicol
11B Lewis Whitton 11B Adriaan Lamprecht
11C Matthew Watson 11C Sam Titterton
11D Callum Murray 11D Jordan Penhaligon
2nd XI Sean Johnston 2nd XI Lucio Caso
3rd XI Thomas Plant 3rd XI Louis Johnston
4th XI Mitchell Schneider 4th XI Warwick Southern BEST DEFENDER FIRST XI FIRST XI BEST ATTACKER36 37
Fletcher McDonald in action vs BGS. Pat McKay in full flight.
Frank Mills in complete control.
Riley Sears drives the First XI forward.
Baxter McDonald cleaning up.
Kimmie takes the field.
Reid Crossinggum evades TSS.
Willem Baines clearing the ball.
A quick tactical chat.
Harry Beeton in the 9Bs against State High.
Jamie Watson in the midfield.
Tom Smith with lots of time.
Tap in! Kodi Bailey chases down his opponent in the 11As.
Ben Wood launching the ball forward. Jake Eiser with a quick change of direction. The 11As tunnelling in the 2nd XI. In action for the 4th XI vs TSS.38
Captured
Mateship
Art by Franco Arcidiacono.
This photo-realistic drawing was been an influential coach in the Darling Rasic taken when they were discussing
created by TGS Football ambassador Downs for the last 30 years. tactics while coaching a match together.
Frank Arcidiacono. Frank drew the cover picture based We thank Franco for this timeless piece
Frank resides in Stanthorpe and has on a photo of Chris McLeod and Rale of artwork.
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