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Big Wins For AFL Juniors

June 3, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Round 4: The Orange/Forbes Swamp Tigers and the Bathurst Giants each caused an upset in Round 4 of the Central West AFL junior season. The Swamp Tigers under 12s got one back over Bathurst, while the Giants handed the Orange/Forbes 14s their first loss of the year with a five-point win at Orange.

In the under 12s Bathurst kicked the first three goals, and was leading by 20 points, but in the second term the Swamp Tigers kicked seven goals to none to take a 30-point margin into half-time, and took the win 8.5 (53) to 4.5 (29).

The 14s was a tale of four quarters, with the first three quarters dominated by the Bathurst Giants. The Giant’s looked like they had it leading by 38 points, but the Swamp Tigers scored five goals. They had the momentum but not enough time and fell five agonising points short going down 6.7 (43) to 5.8 (38).

Round 5: Orange/Forbes under 12s and 14s both took home dominant 54-point and 78-point wins over Dubbo in Orange on Sunday. Dubbo led for the first few minutes in the under 12s match, but the Swamp Tigers showed determined defence with their established attacking flair with three majors in the first quarter, followed by three more goals in the second. Dubbo clawed back to within 35 points in the third quarter but Orange/Forbes kicked away again in the last quarter to take a 10.8 (68) and 2.2 (14) win.

The Orange/Forbes under 14s were even more impressive. Cayden Metzeling had a field day kicking eight as the Swamp Tigers endeavoured to make sure things were over quickly. They kicking four goals in the first quarter, and another three goals in the second to lead by 34 points at half time. Dubbo juniors kicked 19 points, but Orange/Forbes piled on another 41 points in the last quarter to win 16.8 (104) to 4.2 (26).

By Alex Milso

Hamilton Blasts The Field

June 3, 2022 by Short Putt

Saturday’s Individual Stableford was contested by 53 players with the ‘Wilf Hodges Memorial Trophy’ going to Jesse Hamilton with 45 points.

Div-1 was won by Harry Callaghan with 40 points and runner-up was Brett Thomas with 38 points.

The Div-2 results were dominated by the performance of Jesse Hamilton with his 45 points. Runner-up Bruce Chandler had 39 points.

The ball sweep went to 34 points on count back. There were 14 successes there so check in the Pro Shop to see if you were successful.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Brett Thomas; 18th – Brett Thomas. The 3rd hole superpin went to Bede Tooth who put his ball to 2.50m.

John Betland won the Condo Open with a 67 and also took the ‘Trilogy’ Scratch prize. Steve Betland was runner-up in the Open Scratch with a 69.

By Short Putt

Croquet News

June 3, 2022 by Pegging Out

Eighteen very keen players turned up on Saturday in the cold, rainy weather with two players managing three games, John Browne and John Cole.

Big winners were 14—9 John Browne and Colleen Liebich, Neville Spry and Tony Thomson.

On Tuesday, 17 players played on the last day of Autumn that felt like mid-Winter. It was raining at 8:30am, and everyone was keen to start when the rain stopped at 9am.

There three players who had three wins John – Farah, Kevin Rubie and Tony Thomson.

Big winners were 10 – 3 John Farah and John Browne; 9—4 Kevin Rubie and Peter West, Tony Thomson and Kevin Rubie.

Close Games (some results) were:
• John Farah 7 Colleen Liebich 6;
• Alex Todd and Tony Thomson 7 Mal Smith and Sue Jolliffe 6;
• John Browne 7 Peter West and Robin Pols 6;
• John Allegri and John Job 7 Colleen Liebich and Sue Jolliffe 6.

By Pegging Out

Forbes Players Gain Valuable Experience In Bathurst

May 27, 2022 by Robyn Kenny

FLYING HIGH… The 17s goal keeper Lily Boyd was named Players player for the day at the Bathurst Carnival. She is flying high playing Blayney on Sunday.

Four Forbes netball teams travelled to the Bathurst regional carnival on Sunday. The 11s were excited about playing in their first away carnival, while the 17s are nearing the end of their preparation for the Senior State titles in Camden over the June long weekend.

It was dads day with the dads stepping into the traditional helping roles usually carried out by the mums. Again, different combinations were tested, with players showing through their individual strengths. This will be used to put together combinations for the State Titles. The last carnival for the team is Dubbo next Sunday, with just three weeks to go to State Titles. Players player for the day was Lily Boyd.

The 14s took a step up at Bathurst recording the best results of the season against teams from Cowra, Blayney and Bathurst. Players player for the day was Holly Leighton.

The 12s development team really held their own impressing with their consistency in effort throughout the day.

The 11s were very excited for their second carnival for the season. These eight young ladies did not give up all day, playing with only one extra in each game.

They played some exceptional netball and improved every game.

By Robyn Kenny

Croquet Players Brave The Elements

May 27, 2022 by Elvy Quirk

Aussie croquet was played last Saturday under very bleak conditions, however 24 players braved the elements. Three games were won by John Browne and Geoff Coles. Close scores of 14/13 were recorded by Dorelle Scott/John Farah def Kevin Rubie/Bruce Field; Kevin Rubie/Colleen Liebich def Robin Pols/Barry White; Neville Spry/Bruce Field def Elvy Quirk/Robin Pols.

Several players recorded 14/11 scoring: Barry White/Colleen Liebich def Bill Scott/Neville Spry; Peter West/Lorraine Todd def Lyn Simmonds/Cheryl Toohey; Neville Spry/Alec Todd def Bruce Field/Lyn Simmonds; John Job/Bill Scott def Cheryl Toohey/Sandy Hepburn; Peter West/Geoff Coles def Joan Littlejohn/John Cole; John Browne/Sandy Hepburn def Lorraine Todd/Barry White; Kevin Rubie/Bill Scott def Dorelle Scott/Cheryl Toohey; John Allegri/Alec Todd def Lyn Simmonds/Peter West.

On Tuesday golf croquet was played with 30 players enjoying the game. The grounds are in near perfect condition and a big thank you must go to the Forbes Shire Council for their tireless effort mowing and marking. One top score was recorded by John Browne/ Joan Littlejohn def Evelyn Mahlo/Lyall Strudwick 10/3.

Many close games of 7/6 were recorded: John Farah/Jennifer Job def John Cole/May Jones; Bruce Field/Allan Jones def Marie Spry/Irene Ford, John Allegri def Barry White; Robin Pols/Fay Picker def John Job/Neil Gilmour; Neville Spry/Jeff Liebich def Bruce Field/Evelyn Mahlo; Allan Jones/Noel Jolliffe def Jennifer Job/Colleen Liebich; Barry White def Bruce Field/Lyall Strudwick. All three games on the day was won by John Allegri, John Cole, Jeff Liebich and Neville Spry. Once again a special thanks to the few members who arrive early to set up.

This week John Browne and Neville Spry have been busy making a mallet holder. It will be a great asset keeping mallets up off the ground. Our new signs at the clubhouse look great and many people have commented on them.

By Elvy Quirk

Golf Results

May 27, 2022 by Short Putt

The men’s Stroke golf event on Saturday had a small field of 53 and was won by David Earl with 70 nett in division 1, runner-up Alf Davies 71 nett. Division 2 was won by newcomer Harry Quirk nett 64, runner-up Jake LeBrocque 70 nett.

The NTP’s: 9th – Warwick Judge; 18th – Brian Everest; 3rd Hole Superpin Alf Davies who put his ball to 2.98m.

The ball sweep went to 76 nett on count back. There were 14 successes so check in the Pro Shop to see if you were successful.

Sunday’s Stableford Medley was won by Sharon Grierson with 33 points, runner-up Henry Nash 32 points. There was no ball sweep, and also no NTP’s recorded.

This weekend we have an 18-hole Stableford, sponsored by the Hodges family, with the ‘Wilf Hodges Memorial Trophy’ up for grabs. Sunday has a Stableford Medley, as well as the final leg of the ‘Trilogy of Golf’ played at the Condobolin Open.

By Short Putt

AFL

May 20, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

The Orange/Forbes under 12s and 14s stormed home to record two strong wins on Saturday versus Dubbo at the South Dubbo Oval.

The Swamp Tigers under 12s are now 2-1, while the 14’s are 3-0 after defeating Dubbo and banking a third consecutive win.

The Swamp Tigers under 14s were the best team for most of the game. The 14s kicked away in the third and fourth quarters to put the game to bed and take the win 12.10 (82) to 4.3 (27).

Seven days after being stunned by a depleted Bathurst Giants outfit in a fourth-quarter onslaught that saw the Giants record a come-from-behind victory, the Orange/Forbes under 12s produced a determined and controlled response and took the win 10.14 (74) to 3.1 (19).

Croquet

May 20, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

We had 24 for Aussie Croquet on a dampish morning last Saturday. There were three winners of three games: Robin Pols, John Browne and John Farah.

There was 27 for Golf Croquet on Tuesday, a pleasant morning with four players managing three games: John Browne, Bruce Field, Kevin Rubie and Geoff Coles.

Forbes Squash Co-Hosts Successful State Tournament

May 20, 2022 by Dennis Haynes

SQUASH ACTION… Pat Cormie takes the shot with Cameron Toole looking on during a match played at the Dave Fuller Memorial Intertown event held in Forbes and Parkes last weekend attracting 180 players from all over the state.

Forbes and Parkes Squash Clubs held a highly successful state tournament last weekend with almost 180 players competing in 326 matches over two days.

It was the second year in a row the Dave Fuller Memorial Intertown event was held in Forbes and Parkes largely due to the efforts of organisers Jay Kross and Darryn Piper.

A total of 40 teams from 15 NSW clubs competed in grades from A to D, women’s, men’s and juniors. A total of 184 matches were played on Saturday alone making for a full program of highly entertaining squash action at both the Forbes and Parkes centres.

Considering the less than ideal travelling conditions, organisers were stoked with the roll up and enthusiasm displayed by the competitors. Squash is usually a sport not overly affected by inclement weather so all events were well organised and ran smoothly. Visitors were well pleased with the venues, accommodation and all local facilities.

Talented local players like Darryn Piper, Jay and Henry Kross, Bec Connell and the Webb Brothers Mark and Scott kept the home crowd cheering. Great work by Graham Coombs at Forbes with the score sheets, squash shop and more. It was greatly appreciated by all.

The results for the graded divisions held at Forbes on Sunday were: Women’s A/B semis: Dapto v Cowra and Bathurst v Dubbo/Parkes-comb, winners Dapto v Dubbo/Parkes-comb, finals winner: Dubbo/Parkes-comb. Women’s C/D finals: Condo v Cowra team 2, winners Cowra team 2. Men’s C semis: Condo v Forbes and Springwood v Parkes, winners: Condo v Parkes. finals winner: Condo; Men’s D semis: Parkes v Cowra and Springwood v Forbes; winners: Parkes v Forbes, finals winner: Parkes.

The event was held in honour of the late Dave Fuller from Bathurst who ran the event successfully for close to 40 years.

By Dennis Haynes

Men’s Open Success In Wet Weather

May 20, 2022 by Short Putt

The annual Men’s Open events saw 81 players in the 4BBB Stableford on Saturday, while the main 18-hole stroke open on Sunday had a good field of 116 players.

The Sunday Open produced very competitive scores despite the wet conditions. The A-Grade Scratch was won by Kurt Cusack (Wellington) with 72, while the A-Grade Handicap was won by Mike Wood Jnr (Dubbo) with 70 nett.

The B-Grade winners were: scratch – Anthony Alley (86) and handicap – Mike Gaffney (Griffith) with 74 nett on count back.

The C-grade winners were: scratch – Keith McCullock (Riverside) on 100 and handicap – Josh Wood (Dubbo) with 77nett on count back.

The veterans handicap winner was Peter Bristol (Parkes) with 71 nett, the junior handicap winner was Lachlan Alley (Forbes) on 85 nett, and the visitor winner was Stuart Hayes (Murrumbidgee) with 73 nett on count back. The ball sweep went to 77 nett.

Players braved wet conditions from above and underfoot on Saturday for the 4BBB Stableford. The scratch winners were J Betland & P Dawson (Forbes) with 40 pts, on count back from runners-up S Betland & J Bernardi (Forbes). The handicap winners were Jock Coupland & Tom Stuckey (Condo) with 46 pts. The handicap runners-up were Jack Dobell and Dave Tildsley (Forbes) on 45 pts.

The ball sweep went to 40 pts. The NTPs went to: 9th – Brett Thomas; 18th – Dave Mylecharane. The 3rd hole SuperPin went to Nicole Death.

This weekend we have an 18-hole stroke, sponsored by B&C Autos, with the West Wyalong Open on Sunday, and a Stableford Medley at home.

By Short Putt

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