Forbes junior cricketers are looking forward to a big game in two weeks time.

Forbes U14s had a great win last weekend against Cowra/West Wyalong in the Lachan competition semi-final at Grinstead Oval.

Batting first, Forbes were in trouble early at 5/28 before Cayden Metzeling (17 runs) and Max Hazell (27 runs) steadied the ship with outstanding batting on a very difficult wicket. Forbes we’re all out for 106 in the 34th over.

Cowra were all out for 88 in reply but batted for 36 overs, and things were certainly tense at times with some good partnerships.

Dempsey O’Connell picked up a hat-trick in his second over to finish with 3/25 (7 overs) and Mac Glasson got 3 wickets in his third over and bowled 4 maidens in his 3/9 (8 overs).

All players put in a great effort and kept their concentration going the whole game. The team are looking forward to the final against Condobolin in Forbes in two weeks time.

U17s Adept Plumbing 5/94 def Parkes Cats 6/92 at South Circle. 

Tom Glasson 16 (17 balls) and 4/19 (three overs). Max Reid 17 (15 balls) and 1/9 (two overs). Oliver Mayo 12 (15 balls). Marcus Hardy 13 (21 balls). Dempsey O’Connell 11 (16 balls). Reece Matherson took a screamer in the deep to remove their No.1 Batsman. Well done all – two on the trot.

U17’s Forbes Livestock 3/166 defeated Parkes Colts 5/150. Three: Patrick Ryan, 40 runs off 40 balls, 0/13 off 2 overs. Two: Griffin Jones, 22 runs off 15 balls, 2/16 off 3 overs. One: Tayte McNamara, 29 runs off 27 balls, 1/25 off 3 overs.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.