made 87 and took five wickets against South Australia. One Day Internationals In January 1986 Trimble was selected in the Australian one day team as a replacement for David Hookes against the touring New Zealand cricket team. "I was elated, I really didn't expect it and laughed off a suggestion I was even close," Trimble said. "But Dad rang from his sports centre at the Gabba and then raced in with a grin all over his face – it was all over mine too. I suppose I can now start to think that some success and more hard work could get me to New Zealand in February or India later in the year." Trimble made his ODI debut at Perth's WACA Ground to bolster the batting, replacing David Gilbert. He dropped a catch in the gully. He was given the ball when New Zealand was 4-61. His first delivery was a bean ball which Jeff Crowe fended off for 2 runs, the second, another full toss, was dropped by keeper Wayne Phillips and was ruled a no ball. The third ball was a full toss which was hit for four. He bowled an erratic spell, having two chances dropped off his bowling. He was taken off after conceding 32 runs off four overs. He then batted at number eight and was not out zero facing three balls. Australia won the match by three wickets. According to one report, "Trimble had a rough entry to international level before nearly 25,000 Perth fans and millions of TV viewers around Australia who wanted to see him fire. However, he was chosen on more than one good performance and won't be dumped completely after a single poor effort." After being made 12th man for Australia's next match against India, Trimble was recalled for the following match against New Zealand in Adelaide, replacing fellow Queenslander Greg Ritchie. He batted at number four, scoring a boundary off the first delivery, before being caught off the bowling of Richard Hadlee on the following ball. He did not bowl. New Zealand won the match by 206 runs after an insipid batting display by the home side who were bowled out for 70 runs. Trimble was dropped. He bounced back to take seven wickets against Tasmania, including his first five wicket haul, 5-50 . He scored 152 in a club game. An impetuous shot in a McDonald's Cup match