Originally from Bathurst, Trent Copeland began his career as a wicketkeeper at St George Cricket Club.

[2] In a third grade game, with the front-line bowlers exhausted, St George turned to Copeland needing 4 wickets for a win, with the close of play 10 minutes away.

Following this performance, Copeland quickly came up through the ranks of St George, and was the second highest wicket-taker with 61 at 16.62 in the Sydney Grade competition in 2008–09.

[4] Copeland replaced Doug Bollinger in the Sydney Thunder Big Bash squad, and his stocks continued to rise.

[6] Copeland made his Test debut for Australia in Galle, Sri Lanka, he had his baggy Green cap presented to him by Doug Walters.