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Sports Shorts

December 17, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Forbes S.S.A.A Christmas Update

The next shoot for the Forbes S.S.A.A. sporting clays will be their new year shoot on Sunday 9th January. This will be a 100-target field shoot starting at 10am.

For all information on clay target shooting contact Norm Brook 0458 664 541. Long arm firearm license info can contact Wayne Facey on 0414 524 059.

The next S.S.A.A. sporting shooters .22 calibre and other rimfire rifle (.22 magnum or.17HMR) will be held on this Sunday 19th December starting at 10am. The centre-fire shoot will take place at 2pm on Sunday after the rimfire shoot. The next Wednesday shoot will be Wednesday 29th December starting at 2pm. Junior shooters must be 12 years or over.

For all information on .22 calibre rimfire shooting contact Wayne Facey. Members are reminded that Local Range rules apply to all Forbes SSAA ranges.

Moran Leads SG Ball Panthers To Trial Win Over Dogs

Local product Bayden Moran scored a double and had a hand in multiple other tries as the SG Ball Penrith Panthers ran in 40-12 winners over Canterbury at Windsor last weekend. The Panthers ran riot scoring ten tries in a demolition job of the Bulldogs. Well done Bayden!

Cricket Returns

Round 5 results: The Globe def The Tigers by 5 wickets, Trundle def The Postie by 50 runs, Batterpi def The Globetrotters by 4 wickets and Condo def VCR by forfeit.

Get On The Deuce!

Don’t forget tomorrow evening the Raymond Smith trained Jungle Deuce lines up in the TAB Phoenix at The Meadows. Catch all the TAB action at the Forbes Inn!

 

Sport Shorts

November 26, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Forbes S.S.A.A Update

Forbes SSAA members should check the Facebook page for shoot details for dates and times due to the floods. The next by-monthly meeting will be held on 8th December at the Sport & Rec Club starting at 7:30pm. Any Person wishing to obtain a long arm firearm licence can contact Wayne Facey on 0414 524 059, Norm Brook 0458 664 541 or Tony Bratton on (02) 68523349 to do a firearm safe shooting assessment course (which is a requirement for a firearm licence application). Members are reminded that Local Range rules apply to the Forbes SSAA range. Like us on Facebook @Forbessportingshooters

Platypi Name Their Coaches For 2022

Returning first grade coach Heamani Lavaka will be joined by Tony Wallace and Chris Francis, both of whom have previously been involved in a variety of coaching roles at the Platypi. Brendan Hayes returns to coaching this season, heading up 2nd’s assisted by John Cole, with Wayne O’Neill joining both first and second grade as Team Manager. John will also continue to assist the Colts as we welcome Guy Turner from the Dubbo Rhino’s as Coach and Paul Shepherd as Team Manager. We are still looking for a Coach and Manager for the Women’s Team. Applications can be sent to forbesrugby@hotmail.com

Cricket Off Again

Forbes District Cricket Association cancelled Round 4 of matches last weekend after the floods rendered most venues unplayable. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates throughout the week.

Sam Drane Picked For Oceania Junior Cup Team

Local motorcycle star Sam Drane has been selected as part of the Oceania Junior Cup Team for 2022 after an interrupted but strong season. In a statement on his Facebook page, the young rider thanked Motorcycling Australia Elite Performance Academy and Oceania Junior Cup for the opportunity. “I also want to thank all the sponsors who have come on board for the 2022 season. I cannot wait for it to begin!”

Neither can we mate! Well done!

Nissan Classic Produces High Scores

They ploughed through the rain and sodden course to contest a very successful Nissan Golf Classic recently where Steve Betland was able to record his third win in the major event. 170 players from all corners of the state played both Saturday and Sunday. Betland’s 74 off the stick beat brother John (77) and Cabramatta’s Andrew Marsh by three shots while Carolyn Robinson from Kiama (85) won the ladies and Dubbo’s Josh Wood won the juniors.

Magpies Sign NZ Big Guns As Legend Returns

With former legend Jake Grace set to return as well as 95 per cent of talent locked up, the addition of kiwi stars Dawson Nanai and Alvin Maungaati also joining the Forbes Magpie nest makes 2022 look great. Nanai and Maungaati have serious league pedigree and will thrive under coach Cameron Greenhalgh. The Forbes Magpies are building nicely for next season. More next week!

Forbes Sports Briefs

November 19, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

COMMUNITY FUNDING OPEN: The Community Funding Program is open twice annually and a total of $100,000 is available across two rounds for projects (including programs, activities, events and capital works) including Sports and Recreation. Contact FSC Grants Officer on 6850 2300.

 

SERIOUS BUSINESS: Forbes Croquet Club is not only attracting new members but also has some serious competition going on.

 

WASHED OUT: The Forbes Cricket Association Round 3 schedule of matches was a washout with only two rounds complete so far.

Wash Outs A Plenty Over The Weekend

November 19, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

WET TRACK: The Forbes Autosports Club Round 3 MX Forbes Long Track was called off on the weekend after the track was deemed unsafe to ride. Pic courtesy of FASC.

After 18 months of little to no sport, rain was the last thing needed. From cricket to croquet to the Forbes Long Track Round 3 MX – most sporting events that weren’t under a roof were called off this weekend due to extensive rain and major flooding.

Senior and junior cricket were called at the end of last week after showers late last Friday scuppered any chance of play and as rain went into Saturday other junior sports followed suit as did seniors. By late Saturday afternoon the only sport was on television.

Meanwhile the track at the Forbes Autosports Club looked more like quicksand. Officials inspected the site and were hopeful of some racing but the God’s refused to listen as more rain fell while the track was being assessed forcing the club to cancel late.

The club will refund nominees in the Forbes Long Track and may still yet look for another weekend in the future to hold their race meet if possible so watch this space. Refunds can be obtained by calling the FASC Office on 0409 918 019.

Sports Briefs

November 12, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Round 2 Forbes District Cricket Association

Round 2 of the Forbes District Cricket Association Men’s was held on the weekend with results as follows: Condobolin def The Batypi by 7 wickets; The Globe def The Globetrotters by 4 wickets; Trundle def VCR by 48 runs; The Postie def The Tigers by 7 wickets.

Forbes Swampies Wrap Up Season

Last Saturday Forbes Swampies Junior AFL wrapped up season 2021 with some games and celebrations courtesy of Forbes Pizza House. The club wants to thank all players, parents, members and sponsors and can’t wait until next year as they look forward to more people joining the club, more fun and more success in 2022!

Forbes Little A’s

Even though Forbes Little A’s started last week it’s not too late to register. Head to www.lansw.com.au and get your kids registered. Remember, Active Kids vouchers are welcome. Forbes Little A’s will be offering a 2 week ‘come and try’ for NEW kids that have not registered with Little Athletics before. Come down to Botanical Gardens next Thursday at 5pm to put your kids name down to trial Little Athletics before you register. The cost is $10 per family, and refundable once registered.

This Week’s Sports Briefs

October 15, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Forbes Little As Win Bernardi’s Grant

Forbes Little Athletics have received $1,500 in the latest round of funding from Bernardi’s Building Better Communities program. Forbes Little Athletics were joined in this round of funding by Forbes Netball Association who were given $1000. The funds will help them refurbish and upgrade some of their administrative equipment. Committee members said that Forbes Little Athletics would like to thank Bernardi’s and the community for their support.

Junior Cricket Still Looking For Players

Registrations for the Forbes Junior Cricket (FJC) are now open and organisers are encouraging kids to sign up believing they will have enough numbers to field teams across all age groups including possibly fielding a female team in a first for Forbes Junior Cricket.

Upon confirmation from Parkes Junior Cricket, the FJC were aiming to begin the season tomorrow on October 16. There is also new turf and updated cricket nets that have been installed thanks to Forbes Shire Council and Forbes Junior Cricket at the Botanical Gardens.

The Forbes Junior Cricket Club are also planning to host Master Blasters sessions again on Saturday mornings this year. You can sign up to play cricket locally online at https://play.cricket.com.au/.

Training will be on Wednesday’s with the under 14s and 17s at the new nets at South Circle. The 10s and under 12s squads will be training at Botanical Gardens. Fun trials will start on October 16.

Swampies Get Evolutionary Help

Forbes Swampies Junior AFL have been the beneficiaries of a $3000 grant from the wonderful people at Evolution Mining at Lake Cowal. The money will allow the club to upgrade uniforms and equipment for 2022. Great stuff!

Golf Championships Delicately Poised

Last weekend saw the 1st and 2nd rounds of the Club Championships, sponsored by Lachlan Commodities. Leaders after Rd 2 are: A-Grade S Betland (141) from J Betland (143); A-Reserve Grade K Herbert (157) from S French (160); B-Grade B Robinson (158) from J Morell (162); C-Grade D Tildsley (181) from J Hemming (182). Complete wrap next week.

Cricket Wrapped For Season

April 23, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

A big congrats to the Globe for making it three A Grade titles in a row after a 27 run win in the grand final recently. Lead by Jack Cole with a well compiled 40, Globe finished at 5/144 and restricted Trundle to 117 in reply. Coopa Martin finished with 2/14.

Cricket Season Drawing To Close

March 26, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

STUMPS: The Forbes cricket season is coming to a close with junior games wrapping up and the Men’s grand final this weekend.

While the rain has played havoc for many in what has already been a disruptive season.the Forbes cricket season is nearing its conclusion. Perhaps the most impressive story from the weekend was the incredible last ball win by Forbes Under 12s against Parkes Colts. Needing 18 off the last two overs, Mac Glasson and Cayden Metzeling combined for a tenth wicket partnership to get Forbes home at the death. Well done boys and congrats to all junior winners! Men’s grade grand finals are this weekend.

Forbes Cricket Results

March 20, 2020 By Maggi Barnard

Results of games played between Lachlan and Macquarie Valley at Cowra on Sunday, 8th March.

Mitchell scored a convincing victory in the U/14 match while Lachlan U/12’s gained a very comfortable five wicket victory in their match.

Special congratulations need to be extended to Cowra Junior Cricket Association and Cowra Shire Council for providing venues for the two games after some 60ml of rain fell in Cowra on Thursday, 5 March. Cowra Junior Cricket Association also ex- celled themselves by providing a splendid BBQ lunch and cold drinks for players, officials and supporters of Lachlan Cricket Council.

Results of U/14’s and U/12’s were as follows:
• U/14’s
Umpires were Terry Johns and Charlie Johns both of Cowra. Mitchell 7/118 off 50 defeated Lachlan 10/41 in 27 overs. Mitchell won by 77 runs.
• U/12’s Umpires were Simon Ryan (Cowra) and Robert Ryan (Forbes). Mitchell 10/96 in 37.3 overs lost to Lachlan 5/97 off 36 overs. Lachlan won by 5 wickets.

Cricket News

March 6, 2020 By Maggi Barnard

There are only two competition rounds of cricket remaining for the 2019/2020 season. Finals will be held on Saturday, 14th March with the Grand Final to be held on Saturday, 21st March.

Presentation day for Under 10’s, up to the under 17’s and the under 12’s representative side. will be Saturday, 7th March after cricket from 12pm at Forbes Services Memorial Club. Presentation for the Master Blasters will be held at the Botanical Gardens on the morning of 7th March.

Results of games played Friday, 21st February and Saturday, 22nd February:

Under 17’s: Parkes Cats 9/156 defeated Condobolin 7/113. Parkes Colts 8/120 defeated Forbes Engineering 10/98. Forbes Achesons had the bye.

Under 14’s: Parkes Colts 3/111 defeated Parkes Cats 4/77. Forbes Livestock 4/87 defeated KMWL 8/67. Forbes Bernardis had the bye.

Under 12’s: Parkes Colts 5/114 defeated Parkes Cats 7/53. Hazell & Field 136 defeated Forbes Sportspower 44. Forbes Adept Plumbing 5/97 defeated Walkers Ag’N’Vet.

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