Triabunna’s Fishing for Respect
Triabunna held a past players and officials reunion on Saturday (21st July 2007) at their ground which was a celebration of Triabunna premierships especially their 40th anniversary of its 1967 premiership. The day also incorporated the Paul Arnol cup played between Lindisfarne and Triabunna.
Paul Arnol played for both Lindisfarne and Triabunna and won best and fairest at both clubs. He also won an association best and fairest in 1993 while playing for Lindisfarne.
The game was won by Lindisfarne but the Triabunna boys lifted for the occasion and made it hard work for their opposition. Tim Bracken was voted best on ground and won the medal
Gavin Wanganeen was special guest for the celebrations and he and 1996 Port Adelaide draftee Mark Harwood (Triabunna local who played 30 games for the power between 1997 – 2001), who has a family connection to Wanganeen, entertained the crowd with stories and some Q & A.
Being an Essendon supporter I had to stay and listen and found Gavin to be very genuine and he made some great comments on the dedication and hard work that is needed to become an AFL player.
At this stage a point was raised that only 5 senior players had attended Thursday night training before this game, and it is a credit to the club and the decision makers to play some young players that are passionate about football and their club.
It was easy to tell that Triabunna have a number of passionate committee members, supporters and players and need to remain positive and keep focus on taking forward steps to become competitive.
Paul Arnol played for both Lindisfarne and Triabunna and won best and fairest at both clubs. He also won an association best and fairest in 1993 while playing for Lindisfarne.
The game was won by Lindisfarne but the Triabunna boys lifted for the occasion and made it hard work for their opposition. Tim Bracken was voted best on ground and won the medal
Gavin Wanganeen was special guest for the celebrations and he and 1996 Port Adelaide draftee Mark Harwood (Triabunna local who played 30 games for the power between 1997 – 2001), who has a family connection to Wanganeen, entertained the crowd with stories and some Q & A.
Being an Essendon supporter I had to stay and listen and found Gavin to be very genuine and he made some great comments on the dedication and hard work that is needed to become an AFL player.
At this stage a point was raised that only 5 senior players had attended Thursday night training before this game, and it is a credit to the club and the decision makers to play some young players that are passionate about football and their club.
It was easy to tell that Triabunna have a number of passionate committee members, supporters and players and need to remain positive and keep focus on taking forward steps to become competitive.
We don’t need another country team to disappear.
