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Forbes Netball Fighting Spirit

May 13, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Netball Association 2022 Open team back row (L-R) Georgia Cole, Fiona Howarth, Iesha Sinclair, Laura Scott, Lily Boyd and Robyn Kenny (coach). Front row (L-R) Piper Hanrahan, Hannah Stanmore, Leah Byrnes (VC), Brianna Duncan (VC), Kaylar Emery. (Absent Tasha Shaw (C) and Eb Colvin (COVID))

The Forbes Netball Open representative team came second in the West/Central West Regional League competition in Division 2. The team had seven players who also play in the 17U representative team, making it one of the youngest teams entering the open competition.

Players Player for Day 1 was shared by Leah Byrnes and Hannah Stanmore. On Day 2 the play off for 2nd and 3rd was between Forbes and Lithgow with a very determined Forbes team. All players took the court, and recorded a great win over Lithgow, winning every quarter with the final score 46-25 to Forbes.Goal attack Brianna Duncan, and shooters Laura Scott and Piper Hanrahan netted some great goals, with the experience of centre courts Fiona Howarth and Iesha Sinclair showing through. Players player for day 2 was goal keeper Lily Boyd.

This competition was a great learning experience for the players, who were capably led by their older team mates in all areas on the court. All players displayed outstanding sportsmanship on and off the court, showing the FNA fighting spirit of never giving up every time they took the court. Second place in Division 2 was a just reward for the team, who improved with every game throughout the competition.

AFL Season Off To Good Start

May 13, 2022 by Alex Milsom

The Swamp Tigers 14’s team.

Wet and muddy conditions could not stop Orange/Forbes take the win after the Swamp Tigers defeated Bathurst Bushrangers in the Under 12 and Under 14’s by 19 and 47 points respectively in Round 1 of the AFL Central West’s junior competition.

Max Ridge, in his first AFL game, shined, and Tyson McLennan, Romulus Milsom and Jackson Beaudin were not far behind as Orange/Forbes recovered from a half-time deficit to bank four premiership points.The Swamp Tigers took control in the third quarter and never looked back.

For the 14’s the day was a more straightforward affair as they were never really threatened cruising to a 10.14.(74) 4.3.(27) win.Zain Clark was the pick of the bunch in defence, while Cayden Metzeling played strongly.

In the other games the Orange Youth Girls won 3.3.(21) to 2.1.(13), while the Under 17’s easily beat Bushrangers 10.11.(71 to 3.4.(22).

Round 2

Bathurst Giants came from behind to overrun Forbes/Orange and win by 2 points on Sunday morning, with the Giants kicking the winning goal in the final minute of the match.

The Giants had hung in against the Swamp Tigers throughout the contest but trailed by 20 points at the last change.

But the Giants were massive in the frantic final term, kicking two goals ten as the Giants piled on the pressure and powered its way to the 6.10 (46) to 7.2 (44) victory.

The 14’s was equally as exciting with only one point separating the teams at the

match for three quarters, only for the Giants to turn up the pressure in the fourth quarter to get within one.

However, the Forbes/Orange showed the poise and the guys and girls were able to outlast the relentless Giants pressure and hang on for the win 5.8 (38) to 5.7 (37)

By Alex Milsom

Croquet

May 13, 2022 by Pegging Out

We had 28 players for Aussie Croquet on Saturday. There was only one player who won 3 games, Kevin Rubie.

Big Winners: 14-7 Elvy Quirk and John Allegri; 14—9 John Browne and Barry White, Kevin Rubie and John Cole; 14—10 Peter West and Jill Rubie.

We had 35 players for Golf Croquet on Tuesday. There were three players that won three games: Colleen Liebich, Elvy Quirk and Kevin Rubie

Big Winners: and Bruce Field, Dorelle Scott and Sandy Hepburn; 9-4 Jeff Liebich and Geoff Coles, Kevin Rubie and Sandy Hepburn, Neville Spry and Barry White, Kevin Rubie and Alex Todd, John Cole and Peter West, Joan Littlejohn and Peter West.

By Pegging Out

Golf

May 13, 2022 by Short Put

Saturday May Monthly Medal stroke event at the Forbes Golf Club was contested by a reduced field of 53 players.

The A-Grade was won by Wade Ritchie with 72 nett, but the medal was awarded to runner-up Alf Davies on 74 nett.

The B-Grade win and medal went to Paul Kay (76 nett), who finished one shot ahead of runner-up Rob Webb (77 nett). In the C-Grade, Al Rees took all the honours with a 77 nett, also one ahead of runner-up Sam Redfern on 78 nett.

Last Friday the Forbes Pro-Am was played with 94 players, including 27 pros and amateurs from around the state.

The winning pro was Dylan Thompson from Dubbo with a 67 scratch. The amateurs played a stableford, with the winners being: Ladies – Ev Uphill 29 points; Men Div 1 – D Kennedy 40 pts; Men Div 2 – Harry Quirk 36 pts.

By Short Putt

Ride-on Mower Racing Champs In Forbes

May 6, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes is hosting the All Australian Ride-on Mower Racing Championships this weekend at the Forbesauto Sportsclub with 82 competitors from four states taking part.

All the action and excitement will take place at 205 Hoopers Road, Forbes from 9am on Saturday with the finals on Sunday after lunch.

Two Forbes locals, Dave Teale and Craig Bratton, not only did all the hard work to get the event here, but will also be competing.

The competitors will be doing laps on a track in different categories depending on whether the mower is standard or was modified. Some competitors do a lot of work to make their mower look spectacular, while some of them have motorbike engines.

Don’t miss the action this weekend!

Mixed Results In Golf

May 6, 2022 by Short Putt

A group of golfers enjoy the afternoon sunshine last Saturday after heavy rain in the morning.

Saturday was a busy day with the Ladies Open 4BBB played and the Men’s competition Individual Stroke event. Once again, the weather intervened with a forecast of heavy rain turning many players away, but the afternoon players had a sunny game.

In the Men’s competition, sponsored by Country Mile Motor Inn, had 31 starters. Div-1 was won by Neil McMillan with 71 nett. He had a good margin back to runner-up Anthony Alley with his 73 nett.

The Men’s Div-2 was won by Lachlan Alley with 68 nett, using his handicap well. Runner-up was Matt Duff with a powerful 71 nett.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Andrew Dukes; 18th – Lachlan Alley. The 3rd Hole Super Pin went to Josh Coulthurst with a shot to 2.65 metres.

The Ball Sweep went to 76 nett on count back.

Nominations are still open for the Men’s Open on 14th and 15th May. This weekend the Men’s comp is the May Monthly Medal, sponsored by Adept Plumbing.

By Short Putt

Netball Carnival Huge Success

May 6, 2022 by Robyn Kenny

The Forbes Netball Association (FNA) hosted an extremely successful annual All Age Regional carnival on Sunday with over 1,000 players, officials and spectators packed into Stephen Field for the day. Approximately 350 games of netball were played over 13 netball courts with players aged from nine years to open ladies coming from all parts of the Riverina and West/Central West.

The Forbes Netball Association was represented by two teams – 17U and 14 years – who are both preparing for NNSW State Titles, and the 12 years and 11 years teams. The 17U team will compete in the Senior State Titles in June, and recorded many wins. The 14 years team will compete in the Junior State Titles in July, and also recorded many wins on the day. Players Player was Jaya Smith who continues to improve her skills and always gives 100%.

The 12 years team gave it their all and made their coach and supporters all very proud. The 11 years team played exceptionally well, improving throughout the day. Results were:

• 17U rep: winners Dubbo, runners-up West Wyalong
• 15 rep: winners Barellan, runners-up Cowra
• 14 rep: winners Cootamundra, runners-up Temora
• 13 rep: winners Leeton, runners-up Cobar
• 12 rep: winners Dubbo, runner-sup Cowra
• 12 years Dev: winners Dubbo 12, runners-up Temora
• 11 years: winners Orange, runners-up Dubbo

Visitors thanked the committee on a great day of well organised netball, with many teams booking accommodation for Saturday night.

Volunteers from the four Forbes teams manned the barbeque and canteen selling lots of delicious food, with donations of cooking coming from families on the day.

Thank you to Forbes Shire Council for preparing the Stephen Field grounds with rain interruptions during the week. The day was a huge fundraiser for the FNA, who rely on the money raised on the day.

By Robyn Kenny

Golfers Enjoy A Relaxing Game

April 29, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Richard Webster from Massey Park on his tee shot.

The 80 players contesting the Individual Stableford Medley on Saturday were enjoying the beautiful autumn conditions as they vied for the Kristie Carpenter Perpetual Trophy.

Harry Callaghan won the Men’s Division 1 with 40 points. He had tough competition from Adam Currey who finished strongly to score 39 points.

Lachlan Alley’s 41 points was enough to make him the winner of the Men’s Division 2. He also had close competition with Clayton Alley on 40 points.

The Women’s Division was won by Verna Lane. She scored 38 points but needed a count back to push Jenny Fletcher into runner-up, also on 38 points.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – men: H Callaghan, women: R Lyell; 18th – men: R Bown, women R Carroll. The 3rd hole super pin went to Steve Betland with a shot to 4.6 metres, showing how difficult it was to find the green.

The Ball Sweep went to 33 points on count back – check in the Pro Shop to see if you managed that. Visitors welcomed to the course were Stuart Hayes (Murrumbidgee), Jack Downes (Moree), Richard Webster (Massey Park), Ray Sanderson (St Georges Basin) and Reg Bown (Perth, WA).

The Sunday Stableford Medley was dominated by visitors and was won by Stuart Hayes on 38 pts. Stephen Grant (Murrumbidgee) was runner-up on 32 pts on count back. There was no ball sweep. There were no NTPs as no one in the comp hit the greens.

This week has been full of the Forbes Vets ‘Week of Golf, with over 100 players participating.

Tomorrow’s men’s competition is an 18- hole stroke, while the women play a 4BBB competition as part of their open weekend. Sunday is the Ladies Open, with the course closed until the afternoon.

1,000 Plus Netball Players In Forbes On Sunday

April 29, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Netball Association will be starting the winter season with a big bang this weekend with NetSetGo and junior skills, games on Saturday morning, and the annual Regional All Age Carnival on Sunday.

NetSetGo and junior skills and games: NetSetGo will start at 9:30am and junior skills and games to be played at 10:30am. NetSetGo is a great way to start the younger boys and girls from 5 to 10 years, who will play fun games for the hour. Junior skills are more advanced skills and games, and is an extension for the older NSG children, who would like to stay after the NSG program. Everyone is welcome to come and try NSG and junior skills before they decide to register. Registration is free, if you use the Active Kids Voucher, with no other charges to pay.

Regional All Age Carnival: The annual regional All Age Carnival on Sunday will see over 1,000 players, officials and supporters packing Stephen Field for a very full day of netball. Games start at 8:30am and continue throughout the day with about 350 games of netball to be played. Players are aged from 9-10 years to open ladies and will be played on 12 courts for in seven different age divisions.

The Forbes All Age Carnival is one of the biggest in the region with all parts of the West/Central West and Riverina represented. Associations represented are; Lithgow, Bathurst, Orange, Cowra, Dubbo, Cobar, Far West Academy, West Wyalong, Blayney, Cootamundra, Temora, Leeton, Parkes and Forbes. Help will be needed to cater for the huge crowd and donations of goods welcomed. The recently renovated Forbes NA canteen will be put to the test.

Come down to Stephen Field on Sunday and watch some great netball in action.

By Robyn Kenny

Croquet Numbers Keep On Growing

April 29, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Croquet Club donated $1,200 to Forbes CanAssist from money raised at the club’s Gala Open Day on 29th March. Rex and Cheryl Barton and Maureen Field from CanAssist (left) receive the cheque from Elvy Quirk, Colleen Liebich, Marie Spry and Kevin Rubie of the croquet club.

We had 26 players for Aussie Croquet on a chilly morning on Saturday 23rd. There were five players who managed three games: Ray Burridge, John Farah, Joan Littlejohn, Kevin Rubie and Neville Spry.

Big Winners: 14—7 Kevin Rubie and John Allegri; 14—8 Barry White and John Allegri, Elvy Quirk and Kevin Rubie; 14—9 Neville Spry and Joan Littlejohn, Bruce Field and Bill Scott, John Farah and Tony Thomson.

We had 41 players for Golf Croquet on Tuesday. There were five winners of three games: John Browne, Ray Burridge, John Farah, Sandy Hepburn and Mal Smith.

Big Winners: 10-3 Bill Scott, John Farah and Neville Spry; 9 – 4 Elvy Quirk and Ray Burridge, Noel Jolliffe and Mal Smith

Close Games: Lorraine Todd and Bruce Field 7 Jenny Job and Tom Hana 6; John Browne and Bill Scott 7 Allan Jones and Sue Jolliffe 6; John Cole and Jeff Liebich 7 Elvy Quirk and May Jones 6; Sally Perry and Mal Smith7 Dorelle Scott and Noel Jolliffe 6; Jill Rubie and Shirley Chamberlin 7 Rex Toole and John Job 6; John Browne and Noel Jolliffe 7 Collaine Liebich and Joan Littlejohn 6; Sandy Hepburn and Tom Hana 7 Dorelle Scott and Tony Thomson 6; John Farah and John Allegri 7 Jenny Job and Robin Poles 6; Harley Stewart and Noel Jolliffe 7 Irene Ford and Dorelle Scott 6; John Farah and Sandy Hepburn 7 Elvy Quirk and John Allegri 6; Bob Murray and Peter West 7 Merv Langfield and Jill Rubie 6; Sue Jolliffe and Ray Burridge 7 Lorraine Todd and Tony Thomson 6; Bob Murray and Tony Thomson 7 Elvy Quirk and May Jones 6; Alex Todd and Sandy Hepburn 8 Jill Rubie and Collaine Liebich 5; Kevin Rubie 8 Rex Toole 5

By Pegging Out

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