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Ecstasy And Agony For Magpies

August 25, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Magpies League Tag side could unfortunately not repeat their stellar performance of the previous week and went down 22-12 against the Parkes Spacecats on Saturday. They went into the game with level heads and had a half time lead of 8-6, but could not hold out the strong attack of the Parkes side. At the end of the game they were down by one try, and missing all three conversions during the game did not help the score line. They play Westside in an elimination game tomorrow.

Good news is that the Magpies’ chance of a Group 11 first grade title improved vastly on Saturday with a 32-26 win over the Parkes Spacemen in the elimination semifinal.

The star of the day was Dylan Gunn scoring two tries.

Rugby Union Sponsors Day

August 25, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Last Saturday was Sponsors Day for the Forbes Rugby Union Club, which was an opportunity for the club to show their appreciation to their valued sponsors for their support. The Forbes Platypi took on local rivals, Cowra Eagles in all three grades. First Grade were victorious winning 31 – 5 as were 2nd Grade with 47-7. The Colts were unlucky to loose by one try going down 17-12.

It was also the Annual Charity Day for the club with the Forbes players taking the field in the Green Lantern Charity guernsey’s which were later auctioned off with all proceeds going to Lung Foundation Australia, CanAssist and other charities.

By Anita Morrison

Netball News

August 18, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

The minor semi-finals were played last week with Koalas defeating Possums 11 – 0 in the 11 years category, and Firebirds taking a win over Pineapples 15 – 9 in the 13 years group. Koalas won the first quarter by 2 – 0 and the second quarter by 3 – 0.

Paige Britton was leading the way for Koalas, supported by Claire Turner. The Possums’ best players were Abbey Smith, with Ella White in support. The third quarter count was 3 – 0, with Koalas players Ruby Markwort and Bridie Hughes playing great netball. The Koalas finished off the final quarter with another 3 goals to take out the match.

In the 13 years game Firebirds players GiGi Stitt as goal attack had a great game, supported by Centre and goal defence Lauren Bate. Half time score was 8 – 4 to Firebirds. Pineapples’ goalkeeper, Jess Lawler had an outstanding game, supported by goal attack Ally Walsh. Pineapples came back in the third quarter winning it 5 – 4, but Firebirds finished off the final quarter with 2 – 0. In the opens sections Comedy Central had to forfeit their game against Libby’s team due to work and family commitments.

All three winning teams will play the loser of this week’s major semi-final on 27th August. The major semi-finals will be played tomorrow. Finals will be played on 27th August between the winner of the minor semis and the loser of the major semis. The winner of this weekend’s games will go straight to the grand finals to be played on 3rd September with the annual presentation and BBQ to be held the same day.

Nominations for the Best and Fairest awards are; 11 years: Wallabies – Shyeka Griffiths; Joeys – Zoe Anderson and Ellen Dolbel; Possums – Gabby White; Koalas – Claire Turner 13 years: Firebirds – Sybella Carlisle, Lauren Bate, Georgia Stitt; Magic – Aurella White; Fever – Ella Nicholls; Pineapples – Jess Lawler, Lara Pritchard Opens: Chucklers – Kerrie Priest; Comedy Central – Sarah Ridges; Hannah’s – Ellen McLinden; Libby’s – Jessie Rix.

Forbes Junior Open A Big Success

August 18, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Eleanor Murray from Dubbo won the Forbes Junior Open on Sunday with net 65. She is too young to win a car as her prize! A total of 25 players from Cabramatta, Dubbo, Bathurst, Bankstown, Bourke, Parkes and Forbes took part and handicaps ranged from 3 to 30+, with six of the players on single figures.

The U-14 Scratch winner was Harrison Glenday (Cabramatta) with 83, while the U-14 Handicap winner was Cam McMillan (Forbes) with 77. The U-15 Scratch winner was Jackson Fearns (Bankstown) with 80, and the U-15 Handicap winner was Adam Coull (Bankstown) with 71.

The team event was won by Country with E Murray from Dubbo, J Cunningham from Bourke, J Kuntze from Forbes, and M Bourne from Dubbo and L Mears with 220 points. A 9-hole shoot-out was played on Saturday afternoon. The Scratch winner was Adam Coull (36) and the Nett winner was Mitchell Bourne (33). Jackson Fearns (Banktown) and Will Gordon (Forbes) were the only players to score a ‘2’, both on the 9th.

By Short Putt

Magpies Ruffle Feathers To Cause Upset

August 18, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Magpies League Tag side won in spectacular fashion last Saturday against twin town rivals the Parkes Spacecats. With the Spacecats in top position on the Group XI leader board, the Magpies went in as the underdogs, but came out with a will to win. They also became the talk of the day defeating Parkes 16-10 after a half-time lead of 16 – 0.

“It was the best possible way to finish our regular season,” said Captain, Amy Townsend. “The girls put everything into action that we have been working on all year. There is nothing better than beating Parkes at home!

“We will take a lot of confidence from our performance this weekend and look to continue our form into the finals.”

The next game for the girls is a home semi-final this Saturday, playing the Parkes Spacecats again. “We are looking to put in another ground breaking performance,” said the Captain.

It was a spectacular day all round for the Magpies with all four grades taking home wins. The Under 18s won 26-6; Reggies won 30-14 and First Grade Lead won 22-20. First Grade will also play the Parkes Spacemen tomorrow. Gates will open at 10:00am with the Ladies League Tag game at 10:30am.

Netball News

August 11, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

The last rounds of the Forbes Netball Association Saturday competition were played last week, and the semi-finals start tomorrow. On 20th August the major semi-finals will take place, the finals on 27th August and the grand finals on 3rd September. The annual presentation will take place after the grand finals.

The Edna Jenkin Memorial Junior Encouragement Award for 11 and 12 years players is one of the awards to be presented. This award will be presented to a player who has shown outstanding co-operation, enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout the season. The team encouragement award will go to one player in each team the coach would like to encourage in the 11 and 13 years competition.

Nominations for the Chris Read Memorial Award need to be handed in the by tomorrow. This award will go to an individual who is not on the committee, but has helped out in many different roles.

First grading games in the Spring Night competitions for both mixed and ladies teams will be played on 17th August, and the second grading games on 24th August.

ANDREW DUKES WINS MONTHLY MEDAL

August 11, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Andy Dukes’ 69 nett made him the winner of the Monthly Medal last Saturday. Runner-up was Andrew Grierson with a nett 72 in a field of 64 players. The B-grade winner was Dave Rhodes and runnerup Geoff Coles. The C-grade winner was Stuart French and runner-up was Bruce Squires.

Saturday’s ball sweep went to 74 nett on count back, being given to those above plus: 72 – B Borger, B Shine, W Gordon; 73 – P Dawson, D Churchill; 74 – P Barnes, D Culley, B Everest, M Spice and T Morgan. The NTP’s went to: 9th – B Shine; 18th – B Borger. Barry got his ‘2’ but Bob missed his by a long shot. There were eight 2’s scored overall. Sunday’s Stableford Medley unfortunately had a small field. The winner was Scott Kirkman finishing with 36 points. The only NTP was on the 9th, scored by M Reid.

Some Wallace Cup match results are: L Grierson d A Dukes 4/3; D Mylecharane d P Maher 1-up and I Bown d P Dawson. The NSW Men’s 4-Ball District Final was played at Grenfell on Sunday. Three pairings attended from Forbes, joining teams from Bogan Gate, Parkes, Condobolin and Grenfell. The event was won by Grenfell pairing Taylor/McMahon with +6. Forbes teams were Morgan/McDonald (+2), Smith/Haans (-3) and Newport/Drane (-3).

The Inaugural Sand/Grass Green Championship is set for 20th and 21st August. There is still room for more entries.

By Short Putt

Tom Wins Australian Dirt Track Title

August 11, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Local boy Tom Drane won a title and a third place in the Junior Australian Dirt Track Championships last weekend in Gunnedah. Tom took part in three different divisions this year. He won the 85cc modified competition for 7-10 years, retaining his title from last year. Tom started another new class this year, 85cc 2stroke to 150cc 4 stroke 9-11years.

He won a number of heats over the two days and came third in the final. He also moved up to an older division of the 65cc 9-13 years in which he won a number of heats to qualify 6th overall for the final. In the final his ignition failed in the second lap and forced him to finish the final early.

Tom was joined by a number of riders from Forbes including Sam Drane, Holly and Hugh Hope-Hodgetts and Beau Bailey. They competed in the Nippers 50cc Demo Division and all of them rode extremely well. Tom’s next race will be in September competing in the NSW Long Track Titles at the Central Coast. He will also swap his bikes for go karts next month to compete in the Southern Star Series and the NSW Kart Titles at Manning Valley.

Magpies Back On Form

August 4, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Magpies first grade clinched a much needed 34 – 26 win over the Nyngan Tigers at the Spooner Oval on Sunday. “It was a great performance and a really good win,” said Greg Grogan President of the Magpies. “It was our best performance for the past six or seven weeks. The coach was also very happy as we needed this win to retain our position in the top five, and after going down to the Narromine Jets the previous week.”

Greg said the beautiful weather on Sunday brought out the biggest crowd so far this year. Other results on the day included a tie for the reserve grade (16 – 16); Under 18s defeated Nyngan 34 – 12; League Tag girls won.

Dukes & Cogswell Take American Foursomes

August 4, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Andy Dukes and Andy Cogswell won the Annual American Foursomes men’s competition last Saturday with 66 5/8 nett. A total of 52 players contested the competition, sponsored by Milton Cartwright. Milton brings the event from historical beginnings in Sydney, and relishes the challenge it gives the players.

It is a pairs event where the format includes playing 2nd shots from each other’s tee shots, before alternating with the “best ball”. Dukes and Cogswell played at the end of the field, dashing the hopes of P Dawson/S Sallaway, who sat in the clubhouse as early leaders. They finished runners-up with a nett 67 ½ from their 69 scratch result – a 34/35 split showing consistency in their play.

Saturday’s ball sweep went to 72 ½ , being picked up by those above plus: 681/8 – N Duncan/A Grierson, 69 ½ – D Bayley/ K Herbert, 71 3/8 – D Rhodes/ N McMillan, 72 3/8 – D Culley/ B Parker and 72 ½ – R Borger/P Nixon.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – L Grierson and 18th – K Herbert. Kim got his 2 but Lee missed out. There were four 2’s scored overall.

Sunday’s Stableford Medley was won by Dave Rhodes competing with 15 other players. He managed to concentrate all the way for his 38 points. Runner-up, on count back, was Scott Kirkman with 34 points. For the NTP’s, nobody found the green at the 9th (guys, it is just past the bunker) but Richard
Smith hit the bull’s-eye on the 18th. He missed his 2 though.

The ball sweep went to 33, and apart from those above was delivered to: 34 – L Godden; 33 – R Smith, B Carpenter. Do not forget to put your name on the list to participate in the Inaugural Sand/Grass Green Championship, to be held on 20th and 21st August. Rounds will be played at Forbes and Grenfell. Join players from as far afield as Walcha who have already registered.

All players are reminded to repair your pitch marks on the greens. The greens may look firm, but severe dents are being left unrepaired. Make the effort to walk to the front of the green even if the pin is at the back. Tomorrow is the Monthly Medal, sponsored by Bernardi’s Super IGA. Sunday is the 18-hole Stableford Medley, the Men’s 4BBB DGA Final at Grenfell (good luck Messrs Newport and Drane ), and the Albert GC Open.

By Short Putt

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