however was thought to have led to a Queensland collapse. At the end of the summer he was awarded a 12-week Esso scholarship in England. The other scholarship winners were Mark Waugh, Keith Bradshaw and Denis Hickey. The Australian Test selectors, chairman Lawrie Sawle, Greg Chappell, Dick Guy and Jim Higgs, gave the awards in line with the requirements of the host English clubs - Glamorgan, Essex, Middlesex and Sussex - who emphasised the need for all-rounders. He scored his debut first class century in the 85-86 Sheffield Shield final against NSW, which Queensland drew (thereby losing the Shield because NSW were hosting). He scored 605 runs at 37.81 and took 29 wickets at 26.17 that summer. He would only take one more first class wicket in his entire career. 1986 In 1986 Trimble played for the Essex Second XI and Essex Under 25 team in England. 1986–87 In 1986-87 Trimble scored 115 runs in 166 minutes against Tasmania. Other highlights of the summer included 63 and five catches against Tasmania, 57 against NSW, and 43 and 66 against WA He made 562 runs at 37.46. However he barely bowled, taking 0-63 for the whole summer, was unable to force his way back into the Australian side. 1987–88 Trimble scored his third first class century against Victoria in 1987–88, a knock off 112. In that game he combined for a Queensland record fifth-wicket stand of 231 with Allan Border. He later made 68 against NSW, 67, 57 against South Australia and 138 against Tasmania. He ended the summer with his fourth Shield final, only scoring 18 runs in another Queensland defeat. Trimble scored 660 first class runs that summer at 36.66. Later career He began the 1988–89 season well with 62 and a wicket against NSW and 43 against Tasmania. However his form fell away and he was dropped from the Queensland team. He was recalled. He was dropped again later in the season. He scored 157 runs at an average of 22.42. Trimble played two more first class games for Queensland in 1989–90 with a top score of 39. Trimble played in 57 Sheffield Shield and other first-class matches for Queensland by his retirement in 1989–90. Trimble was a noted big hitter at first grade level for South Brisbane. He is reputed to have hit a six in a first grade Final at the Gabba which went over the