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Parkes Boars Player Of The Week – Sunshine Parker

July 6, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Sunshine Parker

Known as: Sunny.

Where were you born: South Jordan, Utah, USA.

What year were you born: 2000.

When and where did you play your first game of rugby: Alpine City, USA.

When did you come to Parkes: April 2022.

What position do you play: Hooker and Prop.

Your go to food before a game: Eggs on toast.

Interests outside of rugby: Reading, hiking and a good feed.

Where do you work: Deja Brew and Currajong Medical Centre.

Married/In a relationship/Single: Single.

Kids: No.

Rugby player that you look up to: Ilona Maher – USA 7s.

What is it about rugby that keeps you playing: The culture and that there’s a place for everyone.

Parkes U13s Girls At The 2023 Netball NSW Junior State Titles

July 6, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The girls got 6 wins from 6 games on day 2 of the State Titles and at the end of day 2 they were sitting 5th on the ladder.

 

PDNA wish our U13s Representative team all the best for a successful, safe and fun weekend at Netball NSW 2023 Junior State Titles.

Former Fobes Local Headed For Fiji

July 6, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Regan Acret (second from left) on the podium after his victory at the Australian National Squash Championships

Former Forbes resident, Regan Acret has claimed the title of Australian National A Grade Champion after competing in the Australian National Squash Championships on 26th – 27th June at Thornleigh Squash Centre. 

After winning three preliminary games to secure his place in the final, Regan went on to win the final in three games to one. Regan will now represent Australia when he travels to compete in Fiji in October this year. 

Regan has always had a passion for squash, and began playing at the age of 14 in his home town of Forbes, where he grew to be a strong, competent and competitive player. He learnt a great deal from fellow players at the Forbes Squash Club. 

In his junior years, Regan played many Central West tournaments and represented the Forbes High School in 2017 before his selection in the NSW team. In 2018 he was selected in the U19’s NSW Blue Tongues competing in Darwin for the NSW Australian Junior Championships. 

Regan moved to Wyong on the Central Coast in 2019, to further his squash career. He completes in tournamnets in, and around Sydney and Newcastle, and heads home to Forbes and Parkes for singles and doubles tournaments most weekends. 

His family and friends are extremely proud of his achievements, espcially hi greatest supporter, his mum Kim. The entire Forbes community wish you the very best of luck in Fiji, Regan.

Australia’s newest National A Grade Squash Champion.

Around The Fields: Sports Wrap-Up

July 6, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Parkes Spacemen U18s releasing balloons in honor of fellow footballer Dane Richards who recently passed. Our con-dolences to Danes family and those who knew him.

SPACEMEN RUGBY LEAGUE

• Spacecats lost to Lithgow 22 – 12
• U18s lost to Lithgow 19 – 18
• Reserve Grade won 16 – 6
• First Grade won 42-6

PARKES & DISTRICT SOCCER ASSOCIATION 

Lachlan U/12, 14, 16s Girls play as follows this weekend – FNSW Country Cup: Tell all your family and friends and lets get a Huge crowd to the fields this weekend.

• U/12s: Friday 4pm v Dubbo, Saturday 1pm v Albury, 3pm v Eurobodalla. Sunday 9am v Bathurst, 11am v Southern Tablelands, 1pm v Orange.

• U/14s: Saturday 10.30am v Griffith, 1.30pm v Southern Tablelands, 4pm v Albury. Sunday 10.30am v Bathurst, 1.30pm v Orange.

• U/16s: Saturday 9am v Griffith, 12pm v Dubbo, 2.45pm v Albury. Sunday 9am v Bathurst, 12pm v Eurobodalla.

PARKES GOLF CLUB 

Cooler weather saw the number of golfers reduced to around 50 players for the monthly medal. With Telescope Tyres and batteries and Goose Sports as sponsors on the day. 

Medal Winners, Rob Hey A grade, Peter Amor B grade, and Sam Standen, C grade.

Full results can be found on the Parkes Golf Club website. You need to log in to ‘book a game’, go to the date, then click on the result”. Gross/nett/grades are all listed.

PARKES BOWLING CLUB

A reminder to all bowlers that the hoodie order form has been posted on the mens notice board and also in the ladies bowls room. Men please note that all your hoodies require the pirate logo on the back as per bowls NSW dress rules and lady bowls members do not. Both men and lady bowlers have the choice of front zipper or no zipper. Orders close on 27th July.

Boars Win Against CSU Mitchell Team On The Student’s Park

June 29, 2023 by Roxane Manley

George Tayor scored the first points of the game.

The Boars, having had two weeks off, were keen to get back on the field. George Taylor was the first to cross and then converted his own try.

A handling error from CSU found the ball with Jacob Hardy – back after a month off from injury. Hardy made no mistake to push across and score.

The forward scrum line of Ben Ryan, Dylan Hood and Lewis Gravatt devastated the CSU scrums. Mitch Westcott was his usually pesky self as the break away who can stop the opposition getting a flow in their play.

“Freddy” Tupou Vereti’s high stepping hard run on the wing got him across the line from a loose pass by CSU. There was no stopping this man mountain in full flight.

Ben Ryan playing tight head prop for the match, pushed his way to add another try for the Boars.

Mick Watt on the wing handed it off to Freddy who was in full flight. The CSU had no answer for this run and Freddy scored his second for the half.

At the break Boars had a 27-0 lead over CSU.

George Taylor was like a man possessed as he zigged and zagged through the CSU defence, handing the ball off to Jacko Guy. Jacko kept the ball safe then handed it back to George before he fell to a tackle.

George did what he does best, and scored again. Uraia Saratibau found the line after a six phase pick and drive by Parkes.

CSU had a line out win on the 5m line and gathered the ball to cross. Conversion was successful.

Chris Parker and Ben Ryan then combine dto get the ball across the line and add to the Bonus Point win. Final score Parkes 47 CSU 7

Next weekend the Boars travel to Mudgee.

Forbes Netball Junior State Titles Team Are Ready To Play

June 29, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Pictured are the girls representing Forbes at the upcoming Netball NSW Junior State Titles.

Forbes will be represented by the Forbes 12 years Representative Netball Team at the Netball NSW Junior State Titles, to be held July 1st to 3rd in Liverpool. The girls will play 18 games of netball over the three days of competition, playing against teams from all over the state.

This team has been putting in the work and training twice a week for the last three months and have attended six local carnivals to gain the much needed match practice and match fitness that is needed when representing at state level.

The team would like to thank the parents and players from the 11’s team and the few older players who have assisted us with our training. 

A special thank you goes out to Evie Hanley, who we regard as an honorary member of our team. Evie has travelled to all our carnivals and attended our training sessions to help us get ready for State Titles. Evie has been a wonderful training partner and role model for the girls. All team members have improved their skills and have learned to play as a team during this time, and I am very excited for what the girls can achieve at Junior State Titles.

The players leaving for Liverpool on Friday are Indianna Hanley, Sophie Morrison, Grace Fairley, Milly Ridley, Claire Bayley, Alice Currey, Edie Price, Grace Duffy, Ngarie Walsh, Primary Carer Monica Morrison, Manager Carmen Duffy, Coaches Megan Staples and Lyn Ford, umpires Karen Hargraves and Libby Dallimore. 

The Forbes Netball Association Committee and members would like to wish our 12 reps good luck, play to your best ability, display great sportsmanship, and respect your teammates, opposition, and umpires. 

Stay tuned for a full report on the girls outcome from Netball NSW Junior State Titles. Go Forbes!

Dawson And Betland Triumph Again

June 29, 2023 by Short Putt

Head Pro Will (centre) presenting the Foursomes Scratch Champion Trophy to Peter Dawson (left) and John Betland (right).

The Forbes Golf Club Foursomes Championships, were recently played for both men and ladies.

In the men’s event, sponsored by FINDEX and played over two days, 26 pairs started on the Saturday with 13 pairs returning on Sunday. The championship was decided over 36 holes, while daily prizes were available for play on Saturday and Sunday.

The overall scratch winners were the pairing of John Betland and Peter Dawson who finished on 148, six shots ahead of runners-up Jacob Bernardi and Reggie Murray. The overall handicap winners were Jacob Bernardi and Reggie Murray on 145 nett. The runners-up were Niel Duncan and Stephen Uphill on 148 nett.

The day one scores were not overly impressive. The scratch winners were J Bernardi/R Murray with 74, ahead of J Betland /P Dawson on 77. The handicap winners were N Duncan/S Uphill on 69.5 nett, on count back from Bernardi/Murray. The ball sweep went to 77 nett, going to 7 pairs.

The NTPs went to: 9 th Peter Cowhan, 18 th to no-one. The superpin went to Steve Betland (360 cm)

On Sunday, the day two, scratch winners were J Betland/Dawson on 71, with runners-up S Betland/T West on 77, handicap winners were Dawson/Betland on 71.5 nett, from S Betland/T West on 74 nett.

The ball sweep went to 75.5 on count back. 

The NTP’s went to: 9th Steve Uphill, 18th Neil McMillan. The Superpin went to J Betland (73 cms).

This weekend the men play the monthly medal, sponsored by Walkers AgnVet, with a stableford medley on Sunday.

By Short Putt

Forbes To Host Football NSW Country Cup

June 29, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Forbes and District Soccer Club will host the Football NSW Country Cup for under 12s, 14s and 16s girls on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7th to 9th July.

The club had received entries for nine under 12s teams, seven under 14s teams, and six nder 16s teams.

This is the first time a Lachlan District Club has hosted the cup so not only do we have all of our girls teams participating, we would love to see lots of families and friends supporting our Lachlan girls from Forbes, Parkes, Grenfell, Young and Cowra soccer clubs over the three days.

The following Forbes & Lachlan Utd girls have been selected for final FNSW Country U/14 Selection Camp for the National Championship to be held at Bathurst 5th to 7th July; Josie Mckenzie (Forbes and Canberra Croatia), Ruby Schofield (Young & Canberra Croatia) and Indiana Kennedy (Parkes and Blacktown Spartans). If successful in making the final 16 they will play against Australia’s best at the National Championships in Wollongong from 9th to 13th October. 

Special mention for Nick Zannes who has progressed into the FNSW TSP program as U/15 Goalkeeper and heads to Goulburn this Sunday for the boys selection process. 

Good Luck to all of you!

Boars Ladies Keep CSU Mitchell On Back Foot

June 29, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Pictured is star player Maely Macgregor on the fly.

The Parkes ladies enjoyed the first points of the game on the first kick off to Sunshine Packer. From the restart Kimmi Birmingham found a huge gap in the defence and smashed the line to score then converted her own from in front of the goal. Kaitlin Harris was next to cross – jumping the defence to score. Kimeaka added the extras.

CSU were on the back foot and just could not control the ball, handling errors were costly.

From the back of a penalty scrum Maely Macgregor made 40 meters before passing the ball off to Tess Woods who made no mistakes with a solid grounding.

With moments to go CSU took the advantage of a penalty scrum on the 5m and crossed for their first. Conversion was successful. At half time Parkes 24 – CSU 7.

The second half saw no score from CSU – the Boars had their heads up and seemingly scored at will.

Try’s to Emma Evans, Kaitlin Harris, Teagan Smede (2) and Tess Woods. Conversions by Teagan Smede (2).

The Boars ladies have become a formable team this year with an injection of dynamic new players all keen to see finals rugby. The youngest players Teagan Smede, Maely Macgregor and Lucy Turner again cementing their places. On field leadership of Sunshine Packer, Karsyn Blanco and Kate Marchinton adding to the depth of the team. Natalie Caruana never takes a backward step and Taylor Draper and Jasmine Kew add the sparkle to the game. On the final whistle Parkes 55- CSU 7.

Next week Boars make the trip to Mudgee for a top of the table clash.

The Mighty Seconds Too Hot For Bathurst On A Bitterly Cold Saturday Afternoon

June 29, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The first score of the match went to Sam Ryan on the wing, with a 15m run to go over the line and score next to the posts. Brendan Bennett added the extras.

Jack Byrne as breakaway tackled with clinical efficacy. Toby Baigent and Tom Woods combined in the forwards to interrupt the CSU set moves.

Brendan Bennett was next to score bolting across the line and then he converted it.

CSU crossed with three minutes to go in the half. At the half time break Parkes held a 14-7 lead.

Returning to the field for the second half CSU had a change of pace and got the ball across the line. Parkes 14 – CSU 12.

Jonetani Koriovui used his leg strength to cross next to the posts. Again Bennett added the extras. Parkes 21 – CSU 12.

A penalty goal to CSU inch them closer to the Boars score Parkes 21 – CSU 15.

In the final minutes the Boars as a team rushed the line and were awarded for their efforts with a try to Rohan Kopp. Brendan Bennett converted. Final score Parkes 28 –CSU 15.

Next Saturday the Boars travel to GlenWillow Oval to face the Mudgee Wombats.

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