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Roll On Regatta Season

October 12, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Regatta season began earlier than usual for a keen group of 13 Lachlan Dragons who travelled to Victoria at the weekend seeking a race.

Although this venue is not usually on the calendar for Forbes, Regatta Coordinator Deb Abela, worked hard to get a team together for this early start.

“It was a great way to kick off the season,” said Forbes Dragon Boat Club President, Bill Thomas, “with lots of fun and camaraderie, as well as some serious racing.”

Carmen Stephens, Lachlan Dragons’ Head Coach, was very pleased with the effort of the group.

The Albury-Wodonga regatta will put the Lachlan Dragons in a very good position for racing at the upcoming Western Region Regatta at Lake Canobolas early in November. Nominations for community teams are still being taken for this regatta. So if you’d like something special for your workplace to be involved in, call Bill or Beth Thomas on 0418 253 045 to get trained up for the day.

If you’d like to know more about dragon boating or about the Forbes club, find us on Facebook or on www.forbesdragonboat.org.

By Beth Thomas

Croquet News

October 5, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Our birthday lunch will be held on Tuesday, 10th October at the Sport and Rec Club.

Golf croquet played 26th September results: three wins by Dorelle Scott and Colleen Leibich. Close on their heels with two wins were John Cole, Dorothea Croker, Bruce Field, John MacCullagh, Robin Pols, Elvy Quirk, Jill Rubie, Kevin Rubie, Bill Scott and Lyn Simmonds.

Aussie Saturday results: Kevin Rubie and Barry White take out the hat trick, closely followed by John Cole, Dorothea Croker, Lorna Field and Elizabeth McLean with two wins each.

Daine Doolin Memorial Well Supported

October 5, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

The Daine Doolin Memorial 4-Ball Best Ball Stableford Medley, sponsored by Bob Doolin, took place last Saturday and was supported by 66 players. There were six mixed teams in the field.

Winning team John Zannes and Dave Rhodes combined well with equal shares of the holes and both birdies and bogeys on the card to score 49 points. Runners-up on 48 points were Carolyn and Brianna Duncan.

The ball sweep went to 46 points, going to: 49 – D Rhodes, J Zannes; 48 – B and C Duncan; 47 – D McAulliffe, B Doyle; 46 – T Callaghan, D Bayley, R Besgrove, B Drabsch, A Grierson, N Duncan; D Sly, G Drane and S Grierson, L Grierson. The NTP’s went to: 9th – P Cowhan; 18th – P Grayson.

Last Sunday was a Stableford Medley. Ray Taylor won with 38 points from runner-up Peter Grayson on 37 points. The ball sweep went to 36 points on count back, with Steve Betland being the recipient. The NTP’s went to: 9th – R Besgrove; 18th – S Betland.

Monday was another Stableford Medley. The winner was Dan Bayley with 41 points, and on count back from Laurie O’Connor. Dan’s back-9 was a beauty with eight 4’s and one ‘3’, recording 22 points.

The ball sweep went to 39 points, going to Dan and Laurie, plus Pete Tilden (40 – and no 2’s for him) and T Callaghan (39). The NTP’s went to: 9th – R Borger; 18th – R Besgrove.

The Monthly Medal sponsored by Forbes Concrete will be on Saturday, 7th October and a Stableford Medley on Sunday, 8th October.

The Summer Sixes comp commences on Monday 9th October. Contact Simon on 6851 1554 for further information.

By Short Putt

Successful Callaghan 4-Ball Ambrose

September 28, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Last weekend the Annual Alby Callaghan 4BBB Medley Ambrose was played in warm conditions that were enjoyed by a field of 67 players, this comprised a good mix of Ladies and Men through the teams.

The winning team, comprising L O’Connor, T Sharpe, V Lane and C Bratton, used their handicap well to turn their score of 64 scratch into a nett 54 ¾. They scored eight birdies and no bogeys to really set the scene. Runners-up had been considered the favourites. Their gross score of 61 was absolutely brilliant for the conditions, but they had very little handicap to play with. The team of J Betland, T West, G West and A Hogan went round in 61 scratch, but their Nett score of 55 5/8 was not enough.

The ball sweep went to 57 ½ nett, going to: 54 ¾ – L O’Connor, T Sharpe, V Lane, C Bratton; 55 5/8 – J Betland, T West, G West, A Hogan; 56 1/8 – D Rhodes, P Tilsdell, J Zannes, A Andrews; 57 1/2 – A Dukes, M Cahill, P Maher, M Browne. The NTP’s went to: 9th – P Pymont; 18th – A Andrews. Only the Andrews team got a ‘2’.

Sunday was the Stableford Medley, played once again by a core group. The winner was Jill Cripps with 38 points, well ahead of runner-up Andrew Dukes who managed 33 points.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Nil; 18th – Andrew Dukes. Alas, no 2’s at all. Saturday 30 September is the Daine Doolin Memorial. This is a 4BBB Stableford Medley. Let us get the ladies and men together on this one.

Sunday 1 October is a Stableford Medley, as is the comp on Monday 2 October. Saturday 7 October is the Monthly Medal, and a good primer for the Club Championships commencing the following weekend. Sunday 8 October is a Stableford Medley.

By Short Putt

Forbes Rugby Union Club Presentation Night

September 28, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

First XV Award Winners
Best Back – Nedd Brockmann, Best Forward – James King, Best and Fairest – Kyle Sharpe, Squad Coaches Award – Nedd Brockmann.
Wolfpack 2nd XV Award Winners
Best Back – Brodie Hodges, Best Forwards – Jack Dobell and Tim Lodge, Best and Fairest – Greg Moxey, Coaches Award – Rhys Woods.
Colts Award Winners
Best back – Tom Williams, Best Forward – Will Dukes, Best and Fairest and Coaches Award – Tom Williams.
100 Games for Forbes Rugby Club
Nathan Suringa, Tim Anderson and Brenton Howarth
Major Awards
Old Boys Award – Brad McMillan, Paul Cronin Cup – Brett Stace, Club Person of the Year – Phil Prior, Presidents Award – Rhys Woods and Robbie Blatch, Player of the Finals 2nd XV – Tim Lodge, Player of the Finals 1st XV – Nedd Brockmann, Footballer of the Year – James King and Mahe Fanupo.

Croquet News

September 28, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Please note our next Birthday lunch will be held on Tuesday 10th October as there will be a few away on the long weekend – This lunch will be held at the Sport and Rec Club at 12 noon.

Golf Croquet played 19th September. Results – only one hat trick this week, goes to Bill Scott well done. With two wins are Lorna Field, Colleen Liebich, Jeff Liebich, Evelyn Mahlo, Bob Murray, Robin Pols, Elvy Quirk, Libby Smart, Tony Thomson and John Allegri.

With Aussie Croquet played on Saturday 23rd September Joan Littleton, Bob Murray, Jill Rubie and Alec Todd take out three wins each followed closely with two wins by Lorraine Todd, Tony Thomson, Libby Smart, Elvy Quirk, Lorna Field, and Bruce Field.

The Mighty Platypi Dive To Victory

September 21, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Mighty Platypi did not disappoint fans that came out in droves to support their favourite team at the Blowes Clothing Cup grand final. The Platypi defeated the Orange Emus with a 28-20 final score after a gut-wrenching game, clinching the 2017 premiership held at the Endeavour Oval in Orange last Saturday.

Forbes Rugby Union Club President, Tracey Prior said: “The game was always going to be a tough one for the boys. They’d faced Emus several times this year but the Emusalways got on top of us in the last few minutes somehow.”

“As soon as the guys ran on the field on Saturday they were confident and calm. They knew what all our strengths were and what we needed to focus on and do to secure the win,” said Tracey.

During the first half of the game the score changed regularly and at half time the Platypi had a three point lead with the score 13-10.

During the second half the Platypi had strong winds to their advantage which they used very effectively.

“The Platypi knew it was going to take hard work and they were willing to do that,” said Tracey. They were really hungry for it! All players stood up and did what was asked of them.”

The Platypi victory was followed by an electric atmosphere, with the crowd and supporters celebrating and congratulating the team.

“A lot of people from Forbes and other clubs were there in support. It was a bit like David and Goliath. Forbes is a small town compared to Orange. I think people wanted to see the underdog win,” said Tracey.

She was very impressed with the number of Forbes community members who came on Saturday. She could not express enough how proud she was hearing everyone cheer for the team. “It was a magical afternoon.”

By Gizell van Wyk

Betland Wins Parkes Open

September 21, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes golfer John Betland made sure to keep it in the family when he won the Parkes Open Golf Tournament in the strongest field of the 43 year history of the event on Sunday. His brother Steve won the coveted title last year. Here is John with sponsor Bill Wakim of SCT Logistics at the presentation of trophies.

Croquet Notes

September 14, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Last Tuesday was a very busy day following the croquet games with the club’s Annual General Meeting, where a new committee was elected.

Congratulations to Elvy Quirk on becoming the new President. This was held by a general meeting where some great decisions were made to help us through the next year.

Thank you to the Post Office Hotel for allowing the space to conduct meetings, and for hosting the birthday lunch in their new restaurant. We were served with some very delicious food followed by a luscious birthday cake for dessert.

The winners of the day with three winning games were Lorna Field and Harley Stewart. Congratulations to John Allegri, a very new and emerging player with consistent wins every week in both golf and Aussie games.

The cold is still with us and we have two members in hospital as well as those who are still battling colds and flu. Roll on spring and some warmer weather.

Last Saturday, Dorelle Scott and Bob Murray were the clean sweepers with three winning games each followed by seven members winning two out of the three games. Congratulations everyone.

By Anne Stewart

Monthly Medals Tussles

September 14, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Last Saturday’s men’s competition was the Monthly Medal, sponsored by McFeeter’s Motor Museum. There was a keen group of 50 players.

The A Grade was a tussle between John Betland, who scored a 68 scratch, nett 70, and Peter Dawson. Peter took the honours on count back with his 70 nett and played the back-9 under par, while John blitzed the front-9 with a 33.

The B Grade saw Robb Webb finish runner-up on nett 69 from Mike Spice who came in late with a nett 68 to take the honours. The C Grade had Denis Culley as winner with nett 69. Runner-up was Geoff Drane.

The ball sweep went to 73 nett, going to: 68 – M Spice; 69 – R Webb/ D Culley; 70 – P Dawson/ J Betland/ A Callaghan; 71 – D Bayley/ G Drane/ D Rhodes; 72 – P Kay and 73 – M Cahill/ J Zannes/ M Haley.

The NTP’s on the 9th and 18th went to John Betland.

Sunday’s Stableford Medley was won by John Betland with 37 points, ahead of his brother Steve with 36 points.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – John Betland; 18th – nobody.

The ladies 9-hole shoot-out was won by Julie Hurkett on the last hole over Barb Drabsch.

By Short Putt

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