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Historic Day For Forbes Junior AFL

July 29, 2022 by Alex Milsom

The Orange/Forbes under 12s, who scored a 50-point win over Dubbo, sing their song.

The Forbes Junior AFL Club made history on Sunday hosting a home game and competition at the Gaggin Oval for the first time in 36 years.

All grades of the Orange/Forbes and Orange sides took wins over Dubbo Junior AFL in the AFL Central West junior competition.

The Orange/Forbes under 12s continued their winning run with a commanding 50-point win against Dubbo.

It was victory number eight for the Swamp Tigers as they won 8.14 (62) to 1.6 (12) in what can only be described as the best weather seen in Forbes all year for football of any code.

Experienced mid-forwards Jack Sara and Sebastian Felice scored two goals each, while Zavier Felice kicked the last one in the last quarter to ice the game after Dubbo kept pressing throughout the contest.

Best on ground were the Felice brothers, Zavier and Sebastian, along with Nicholas Wood. Mr Consistent, Max Ridge, was strong in the ruck, Tyson McLennan continues to improve each game, while the defensive duo of Romulus Milsom and Will Northey were strong.

A blistering start and five goals from an inspired Cayden Metzeling propelled Orange/Forbes under 14s to a 57-point victory over Dubbo in round 9 of the competition.

The Swamp Tigers slotted seven unanswered goals in the first half with Dubbo failing to back up the performance of their last encounter when Dubbo nearly caused an upset.

Playing their first match after three weeks off and representative break, the Orange/ Forbes Swamp Tigers were a shining light in the 9.10 (64) to 1.1 (7) result.

In other games the Orange Youth Girls took full advantage of the large Gaggin Oval to smash Dubbo 16.12 (108) to 0.1 (11), while in the under 17s Orange/Forbes won 12.1 (73) to 3.6 (24), in what was a very enjoyable match to watch.

By Alex Milsom

Forbes Croquet News

July 29, 2022 by Pegging Out

We had 31 players for Aussie Croquet on Saturday with three players winning three games: John Browne, Bruce Field and Merv Langfield.

BIG WINNERS: 14 – 6 John Browne; 14 – 9 Ray Burridge and Barry White; 14 – 10 Joan Littlejohn and Bruce Field, Dorelle Scott and Alex Todd, Robin Pols and Jeff Liebich, Colleen Liebich and Neville Spry, Colleen Liebich and Allan Jones.

SOME CLOSE GAMES: Marie Spry and Alex Todd 14 May Jones and Harley Stewart 13; John Cole and Merv Langfield 14 Jeff Liebich and Harley Stewart 13; Lorraine Todd and Marie Spry 14 May Jones and Neville Spry 13; John Farah and Peter West 14 Elvy Quirk and Sandy Hepburn 13; Kevin Rubie and Lorraine Todd 14 Bill Scott and Allan Jones 12; Merv Langfield and John Cole 14 John Farah and Ray New 12.

Another big turn up of 36 players for Golf Croquet on a chilly Tuesday morning. There were five players who managed three games: John Cole, John Farah, Mal Smith, and two newer players Noel Jolliffe and Allan Jones – well done!

BIG WINNERS: 10 – 3 Elvy Quirk and Jeff Liebich, Kevin Rubie and Noel Jolliffe; 9 – 4 John Farah and Bruce Field, Dorelle Scott and Noel Jolliffe, John Farah and Fay Picker, Kevin Rubie and John Job, Barry White and Tony Thomson.

SOME CLOSE GAMES: Colleen Liebich and John Farah 7 John Browne and Elvy Quirk 6; Merv Langfield and Allan Jones 7 Joan Littlejohn and Ray Burridge 6; Jill Rubie and Noel Jolliffe 7 Carolyn Neilsen and John Job 6; Allan Jones and Bill Scott 7 Fay Picker and Vince Roberts 6; Mal Smith and Allan Jones 7 Neville Spry 6; John Cole and Peter West 7 John Browne and Bruce Field 6.

By Pegging Out

Forbes Junior Wins Australian Title

July 22, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Hugh Hope-Hodgetts from Forbes won the 85cc Modified 9-u12 class to become Australian champsion. Second was Taylen Howard (Gold Coast) and third Jake Paige (Bris-bane). Right: Holly Hope-Hodgetts from Forbes came second in the 150(2St) 250(4st) girls class with Anika Loftus (Brisbane) in first place.

A junior member of the Forbes Auto Sports Club won a national title at the Australian Junior Dirt Track Championships in Brisbane recently. Hugh Hope-Hodgetts is the Australian champion in the 85cc Modified 9-u12 class, while his sister Holly claimed second place in the 150(2St) 250(4st) girls class.

They competed with five other members of the Forbes club: Michael Price, Hayden Duggan, Lenny Duggan, Lochie Duggan and Roy Duggan. They all trained very hard to get to the level needed. Racing at these events is off the charts, and it all depends on the day who will win. The Forbes riders did very well with most of them making the finals in their classes.

This race meet had been a long time planning going through four cancellations because of rain, COVID-19, and border restrictions over the past few years

Netball Concludes Successful Winter Season

July 22, 2022 by Robyn Kenny

Chunky Pies won the ladies final against Swish Swish 40-18. Right: Gundamain won the mixed final against Later Or Never 54-20.

The finals of the Forbes Netball Autumn competitions for both mixed and ladies teams were recently played.

The Mixed competition final was played between minor premiers Gundamain and Late Or Never, with Gundamain taking a strong lead in the first quarter of 15-8, and at the half time break 33-11.

Gundamain was led by Dan Sweeney, who showed his strength all through the court, and Shannon Nash controlling the play.

Late Or Never kept trying throughout, with Molly Fuge and Bailey Cain leading the way for their team.

Alice Lind for Gundamain played strong netball, and the final score was a win to Gundamain 54-20.

Best and fairest player for the mixed competition went to Emily Gartner from Table Tennis.

In the Ladies competition final Chunky Pies took a 23-9 lead by half-time over their younger opponents Swish Swish. Brianna Duncan for Chunky Pies lead the way for her team, with Rebecca Roach also scoring accurate goals, and Meg Staples and Carmen Stephens strong players. Georgia Cole and Lily Boyd for Swish Swish played strong netball for their team.

Chunky Pies continued to increase their lead adding up to 32-11 by three quarter time. Swish Swish Eb Colvin and Issi Brown continued to try to pull the lead back for their team, but the final score was a win to Chunky Pies 40-18.

Best and fairest player went to Laura Greenhill from Minties.

Representative Presentation

The FNA will be celebrating a very successful winter season with the representative presentations to be held at Club Forbes on Saturday, 6th August. Tickets for the night can be bought online with Club Forbes. The link is on the FNA Facebook page. All players, friends and families are encouraged to attend.

By Robyn Kenny

Golfers Battle The Cold

July 15, 2022 by Short Putt

The Forbes golfers enjoyed a weekend of dry conditions, but had to battle the cold.

The men’s competition on Saturday was an 18-hole stroke event, sponsored by B&M Tooth, with 67 starters.

Division 1 was won by Jack Dobell, on count back from a string of players all on 71 nett. Jack’s handicap after a tidy back-9 brought him victory. Runner-up was Mike Brindle.

The division 2 winner had a better margin. Allan Rees took the honours with a 70 nett, ahead of Henry Nash on 72 nett.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Dave Bernardi; 18th – Barry Parker. The 3rd hole super pin went to Kyle Sharp with a shot to 3.2 metres, which was okay for his first game in many weeks.

The Ball Sweep went to 76 nett on count back, with many players just a shade over par. The visitors included: Stuart Hayes (Murrumbidgee), Ryan Edwards and Matt Littlewood (Parkes) and Jarrod Hall (Trundle).

There was no Sunday Stableford Medley due to low numbers.

This weekend the men’s comp is an 18-hole 2-P Ambrose Medley with a Stableford Medley on Sunday at Forbes.

By Short Putt

Four Championship Matches

July 15, 2022 by Marty Tighe

The recent Women’s Bowling AGM at the Parkes Bowling & Sports Club saw a changing of the guard. Outgoing president Maureen Miller (left) with the new Executive Lynn Ryan (secretary), Maria Willcockson (vice-president) and Merilyn Rodgers (president).

Two Minor Singles matches were played on Saturday at the Parkes Bowling & Sports Club.

The evergreen Tony Riordan played Brian Hampton in a closely fought match in which the margin between the two was never more than 3 or 4 shots with ‘Sticks’ Hampton claiming victory 25 to 22.

A much-anticipated Minor Singles match between Michael and Joanne saw Joanne starting off strongly and was matching Michael shot for shot. Michael took command at 13 to 5 and won the match 25 to 14.

Saturday afternoon the Minor Pairs match between John Wright and Brian Townsend against Ian Simpson and Brian Hampton was a one-sided affair after Team Townsend opened up a 12 shots to 3 lead and ran out comfortable winners 25 to 11.

Sunday afternoon saw a keenly fought Minor Singles match between Gary McPhee and Marty Tighe. The match only went for 26 ends. Marty bowled very well early and was leading 18 to 13. Leading 20 to 19 on the 24th end, Marty was holding 2 shots. Gary bowled a screamer of a on-shot to pick up the Jack, put it in the ditch and followed through to score 2 shots on that end, and won 25 to 20.

By Marty Tighe

Forbes And Trundle Riders Excel At State Showjumping

July 15, 2022 by Nina Hooper

Four Forbes Pony Club riders and one from Trundle travelled to Warialda last weekend for the Pony Club NSW State Showjumping Championships where they achieved some good results.

Riders Freya Hooper, Tess Worland, Jemma Hodder and Jake Tomlinson joined Jorja Rusten from the Trundle Pony Club to make up the Zone 11 Pony Club Team.

Under the care of Team Manager Nicky Rusten, who did a great job keeping the team in order, they competed against riders from all over NSW and even a Queensland contingent.

All four Forbes riders entered the championships for the first time. Instructor Laurie Norris said it was a great experience for the team.

“Competing at State is a wonderful experience for our members,” said Laurie. “Each of the riders had success and learnt a few lessons as well. This will only help their riding into their next competition.”

Forbes Pony Club president Gary Tomlinson celebrated the success of the club’s riders. “I am so pleased to report that Tess Worland ran 3rd in under 15 B Grade, Freya Hooper 3rd in Under 17 C Grade, Jake Tomlinson 4th in under 15 A Grade and Jemma Hodder – in a very large class of riders- 12th in under 15 C Grade.”

Jorja competed in the 15 – u17 age group jumping A grade. After four rounds she collected a 5th, 6th and two 8th positions to place her 7th in the state.

“We are so very proud of their efforts and their sportsmanship in cheering on each other and the success of other riders. All of the horses stood up well to the competition too, jumping up to seven rounds over the course of the weekend.”

Forbes Pony Club is always on the lookout for new members, and those interested should contact the club secretary on forbesponyclub@gmail.com

By Nina Hooper

Ryan Defies Conditions

July 8, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Two visiting golfers from Bathurst ready to play in the rain last weekend at the Forbes Golf Club.

Last weekend was classed by Forbes golfers as wet. Yet, 53 players still ventured onto the golf course to try to win the Monthly Medal but many had second thoughts and retreated to the Golfie.

The Men’s Monthly Medal 18-hole Stroke, sponsored by Walkers Ag-n-Vet, saw only 36 players complete their rounds.

The A-Grade was won by Harry Callaghan with 74 nett. He had a one-shot advantage over Kim Herbert on 75 nett despite having one less handicap. The B-Grade was won by Nick Ryan with the best medal winning score of the day, a 70 nett. He was so dominant in this grade that the runner-up was seven shots back, being John Murphy (Bathurst) on 77 nett.

The C-Grade was won by James Tooth from Mudgee with a 69 nett. However, the Medal went to Reggie Murray who finished with 75 nett taking his second medal in succession.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Lachlan Alley; 18th – Barry Parker. The 3rd hole super pin went to Jake Hemming with a shot to 2.7m. He was the only one on the card.

The ball sweep went to 84 nett on count back, indicating how tough it was to score out there for the majority of the field. The visitors included a group from Bathurst, who vow to come back in the sunshine, and James Tooth from Mudgee.

There was no Sunday Stableford Medley due to the inclement weather.

This weekend the Men’s comp is an 18-hole atroke event with a Stableford Medley on Sunday. Don’t forget the 2-P Ambrose Medley coming up on 16th July.

By Short Putt

Rain The Winner At Croquet

July 8, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Rain was the winner at Aussie Croquet last Saturday in Forbes.

On Tuesday 29 players braved the chilly weather for Golf Croquet. There were six players that had three wins: John Cole, Alex Todd, and Barry White – a family duo, Dorelle and Bill Scott, and another new player in Sue Jolliffe.

Big wins: 11—2 Bruce Field and Alex Todd, Dorelle Scott and Lyn Simmonds; 10—3 John Cole and Bill Scott, Dorelle Scott and John Farah.

Close Games (some results):
Colleen Liebich and Barry White 7 Lyn Simmonds and Marie Spry 6; Neville Spry and Sandy Hepburn 7 Noel Joliffe and Fay Picker 6; Alex and Lorraine Todd 7 Colleen Liebich and Geoff Coles 6; Jeff Liebich and Sue Jolliffe 7 John Farah and John Allegri 6; Robin Pols and Noel Jolliffe 7 Sherly Chamberlin and Kevin Rubie 6; Barry White and Alex Todd 7 Mal Smith and Sandy Hepburn 6; Geoff Coles and Sue Jolliffe 7 Rex Toole and Colleen Liebich 6; John Allegri and Sue Jolliffe 8 Jeff Liebich and Rex Toole 5; John Job and Mal Smith 8 Kevin Rubie and Lyal Stedwick 5; Barry White and John Cole 8 Marie Spry and Sandy Hepburn 5; Bill Scott and Mal Smith 8 Joan Littlejohn and John Job 5; Fay Picker and Jenny Job 8 Bruce Field and Rex Toole 5.

Multi-Purpose Equestrian Arena For Forbes

July 8, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

At the funding announcement last week were (L-R) Forbes Shire Deputy Mayor Chris Roylance, Forbes Shire Mayor Phyllis Miller, Forbes Shire Council General Manager, Steve Loane and NSW Upper House MP Sam Farraway.

The Forbes Racecourse precinct is going to be turned into a multi-purpose equestrian arena thanks to a $3.5 million grant.

“This new multi-purpose equestrian arena will cater for all equestrian sports, including ranch sorting, camp drafting, show jumping, dressage, pony club, riding for the disabled and rodeo,” said NSW Upper House MP Sam Farraway last week.

“The new facility will also be capable of supporting sports education, training and skill development events.

“This Government is investing in facilities that will provide our local communities to enjoy the benefits of sport and active recreation and building what matters to the people of NSW,” said Sam.

Forbes Shire Council received the grant from the NSW Government’s Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund.

Forbes Shire Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM said council was excited to have this opportunity to build the new facility.

“Forbes has a long and distinguished equestrian history and this will give us the opportunity to continue to grow with a state-of-the art facility for sports education, training, skill development and as a venue for major competitions.

“We are also excited about the potential this support will mean for our very active Riding for the Disabled members as this facility will be an inclusive and all abilities accessible space for riders, competitors, spectators and organisers.

“The arena also has potential to expand its offerings to community groups and functions requiring a large outdoor space,” said the Mayor.

Almost $100 million was awarded to 38 clubs, associations, sporting organisations and councils across NSW in Round 1 of the fund, which invests in new or upgraded multi-sport facilities to provide more opportunities for people to play sport and be active.

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