TROBERS AIMING FOR MASTERS SUCCESS
This year's squads feature players who have been synonymous with the red, black and white for many years. Past Blues Awards winners such as Dave Davies, Allan Calder and Ivars Kepitis (Kep) will team up with some past Outstanding Service Award recipients in Kim DiMarzio and Allan Weir against the best over 40's from around Australia.
La Trobe Uni has had some significant success at the Masters level in the past. LTU won the 45+ section at the 2001 Australian Masters Games after beating a star studded squad that included ex-Olympian Ian Davies in the semi final. In 2002, the World Masters Games were held in Melbourne and in true Trober fashion the boys did themselves proud. The 40+ side won bronze while the 45+ side finished a very creditable 4th. After a hard fought 5th placing in the 2003 games, the Eagles are determined to get back into the winners circle again.
This years squads will be:
45 YEARS PLUS TEAM
Jeff Pretto
Mark Batros
Gordie Spinks
Chris Parton
Paul Kennett
Barry Shaffert
Dave Davies
Allan Weir
Allan Calder
Roger Standen
Neville Beer
Kim DiMarzio
50 YEARS PLUS TEAM
Kim DiMarzio
Ivars Kepitis
Dave Davies
Allan Weir
Alan Calder
Roger Standen
Richard Morris
Neville Beer
Geoff Brown
A special round of applause goes to Gordon Spinks and Mark Batros for their efforts to play in the games. Spinks is travelling from Japan and Batros will be coming from Malaysia. It's great to see the the pulling power of playing for La Trobe!
LTU Basketball will be following the 2 squads eagerly and will provide regular updates throughout the week of the games. Naturally there will be some photos to come of this great event.
For more information regarding the Masters Games please visit here.
Last Modified on 09/09/2005 16:22
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