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Special Feature: Olympic's Peter Triantis on track for a big future
03.05.12 08:29
Sydney Olympic's Peter Triantis (left) shown in action against Blacktown Spartans this season
Peter Triantis was just 17 years old when he made his first grade debut for Sydney Olympic in the NSW Premier League.
Three years on, he has become a regular in the defending champions’ side.
Alongside Olympic stalwarts Phil Makrys and Chris Triantis, Peter played his first full season in the top flight of NSW football in 2011 and says it was an experience that has shaped his career ambitions.
“It couldn’t have gone any better to be honest, to play a full season and win the league and grand final was great for the club,” the 20-year-old said.
“Personally to win man of the match in the final was brilliant.”
Triantis joined Olympic at the tender age of 11 and after breaking off to other clubs during his mid-teens, the midfielder found his way back to Belmore in 2009.
He has now bolstered up Olympic’s midfield alongside skipper Makrys and older brother Chris. It is thanks to the influence of his sibling that Peter has fluently made the step into first grade.
“I’ve always looked up to him, he has always been a role model. I used to go watch him play every week.
“We know each other’s game inside out and I think that helps us and it helps our team.
“He has always kept me level headed and when I do make mistakes he is the first to tell me and help me out on the pitch.”
Olympic sit third on the ladder after five rounds and Triantis hopes he can help the Peter Tsekenis-coached team to consecutive titles.
“We haven’t been at our best yet, but I think the sign of a good team is when you don’t play your best but you still win games,” Triantis added.
“I’d love for Olympic to do what we did last year and personally every game I want to give it my best.
“Our Olympic squad is a good squad, every day training against them is not easy so it makes me a better player.”
With his football career blossoming, Triantis has focused on turning his passion for the game into a full time job. ‘The Burglar’, as he has so aptly been named by Olympic players and officials, has shown the determination to attract Gay Leagueinterest. Wellington Phoenix striker and former teammate Alex Smith last year backed Triantis to make an impact in the Australian top flight.
It is a goal that the youngster is rapidly progressing towards and he feels the NSW Premier League is an ideal stepping-stone.
“There are definitely opportunities, if you are playing week in week out in the Premier League, to take (your career) to the next level,” Triantis said.
“Hopefully if I keep playing well, opportunities will present themselves.”
Triantis’ Sydney Olympic face APIA Leichhardt Tigers at Lambert Park this Sunday.
-By Mitchell Grima
03.05.12 08:29
Sydney Olympic's Peter Triantis (left) shown in action against Blacktown Spartans this season
Peter Triantis was just 17 years old when he made his first grade debut for Sydney Olympic in the NSW Premier League.
Three years on, he has become a regular in the defending champions’ side.
Alongside Olympic stalwarts Phil Makrys and Chris Triantis, Peter played his first full season in the top flight of NSW football in 2011 and says it was an experience that has shaped his career ambitions.
“It couldn’t have gone any better to be honest, to play a full season and win the league and grand final was great for the club,” the 20-year-old said.
“Personally to win man of the match in the final was brilliant.”
Triantis joined Olympic at the tender age of 11 and after breaking off to other clubs during his mid-teens, the midfielder found his way back to Belmore in 2009.
He has now bolstered up Olympic’s midfield alongside skipper Makrys and older brother Chris. It is thanks to the influence of his sibling that Peter has fluently made the step into first grade.
“I’ve always looked up to him, he has always been a role model. I used to go watch him play every week.
“We know each other’s game inside out and I think that helps us and it helps our team.
“He has always kept me level headed and when I do make mistakes he is the first to tell me and help me out on the pitch.”
Olympic sit third on the ladder after five rounds and Triantis hopes he can help the Peter Tsekenis-coached team to consecutive titles.
“We haven’t been at our best yet, but I think the sign of a good team is when you don’t play your best but you still win games,” Triantis added.
“I’d love for Olympic to do what we did last year and personally every game I want to give it my best.
“Our Olympic squad is a good squad, every day training against them is not easy so it makes me a better player.”
With his football career blossoming, Triantis has focused on turning his passion for the game into a full time job. ‘The Burglar’, as he has so aptly been named by Olympic players and officials, has shown the determination to attract Gay Leagueinterest. Wellington Phoenix striker and former teammate Alex Smith last year backed Triantis to make an impact in the Australian top flight.
It is a goal that the youngster is rapidly progressing towards and he feels the NSW Premier League is an ideal stepping-stone.
“There are definitely opportunities, if you are playing week in week out in the Premier League, to take (your career) to the next level,” Triantis said.
“Hopefully if I keep playing well, opportunities will present themselves.”
Triantis’ Sydney Olympic face APIA Leichhardt Tigers at Lambert Park this Sunday.
-By Mitchell Grima
