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PLENTY TO SAVOUR IN AN EXCITING SEASON
SOCCER CLUB KICKS OFF 2024 WITH A BANG
ABOVE : THE SOCCER CLUB ’ S NEW WOMEN ’ S TEAM . BELOW : SOCCER CLUB SENIORS CAPTAIN SAM SHEARER (’ 11 , CENTRE ) AND FELLOW SENIORS PLAYERS KAI JONES ( LEFT ) AND DECLAN CROUCHER , WEARING THE CLUB ’ S NEW 2024 TRAINING KIT
For the first time in its history , the Old Scotch Soccer Club has formed a women ’ s team , which is competing in Victorian State League 5 . There is a broad spread of talent in the team and the players are loving being part of the club . The team played an entertaining 2-2 draw in its first practice match against Ringwood soccer club . The women ’ s team has injected a lot of positive energy into the club and at the time of writing , was very much looking forward to enjoying its inaugural season .
For the second year in a row , the club ’ s Seniors and Reserves are competing in Victorian State League 1 . There are many new faces in both teams , including former Reserves coach Joe Reed stepping up to be assistant coach for the Seniors , and Lucas Morrey returning to coach the Reserves ( having previously coached the Reserves three years ago ).
After spending some necessary time gelling during pre-season , the teams started to play really well together . Two official matches had already been played at the time of writing , with both teams winning and losing one match each . The Seniors and Reserves are determined to experience great success this year , having already shown last year that they well and
truly belong in Victorian State League 1 . This year the club is fielding two teams in the Victorian State Metropolitan leagues on Sundays – the Blues and Golds . With a fantastic turnout during pre-season training , the Blues ’ squad was brimming with talent and determination , setting the stage for what promised to be a great campaign . Adding to the excitement is the addition of several young Old Scotch Collegians , who are providing a new dynamic into the team .
The Golds similarly have been joined by several exciting new players . With two practice games under their belts , the Golds ’ squad showed promising glimpses of talent and teamwork , and were very excited about the upcoming season in their Metropolitan South-East League .
The club has formed a brand new ‘ Over 35s ’ team that is playing in the Bayside FA league and attracting crowds to H A Smith Reserve on Friday nights , when their home matches are played . The team boasts many players who formerly played in the club ’ s Seniors team and has high hopes of achieving success in its first season due to the extensive experience the players bring to the table . The club ’ s juniors ’ program has also continued to experience meteoric growth , and we are fielding numerous junior boys ’ and girls ’ teams this year .
The club has succeeded in partnering with several new sponsors . The club extends its thanks to all its sponsors and is looking forward to forging successful partnerships with them in 2024 .
The club welcomes Scotch boys and Old Scotch Collegians and their families and friends to support and join the club . It is not too late to join the club as a player , to join the Coterie for those aged over 50 , or to become a social member for those aged under 50 .
For any Old Scotch Collegians interested in joining as players , the Old Scotch Collegians ’ Association will subsidise their registration fees by 50 per cent for their first year at the club .
For any queries regarding supporting , joining or sponsoring the Old Scotch Soccer Club , please contact us at committee @ ossc . com . au .
96 Great Scot Issue 171 – Edition 1 2024