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Netball

May 20, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Two of the Forbes Netball Association teams that took part in the Orange Carnival last weekend: 14 year reps and 17u
reps.

Three teams represented Forbes Netball Association at a regional carnival last weekend in Orange. Rain hampered the day, with showers on and off during the games.

The 17s started the day with two new players, Sienna and Kiesha, who fitted perfectly into the team. They played six games and all combinations were tested against strong opposition from Cobar, Orange, Blayney, Lithgow and Parkes.

The 14s played eight games that tested their fitness, but they pushed through to some good results. After a win against Cobar, and a draw with Parkes, the girls played their best game of the day against Griffith.

The 12s Development team improved immensely throughout the day and had a wonderful conclusion to the carnival with an intense 6-10 loss against Parkes.

Forbes Lawn Mower Racing Event A Cut Above The Rest

May 13, 2022 by Brett Sale

MOWER MAN… Davide Teale from Forbes raced at the 2022 All Australian Ride-on Mower Racing Championship in Forbes on the weekend and claimed third place.(Photo credit: Nic Pic NSW)

The world of ride-on lawn mower racing zoomed in on Forbes last weekend for the largest event in the sports history when close to 100 drivers competed in the 2022 All Australian Ride-on Mower Racing Championship.

Forbes local David Teale kept the home crowd happy at the Forbes Autosports Club claiming third spot in the A class category.

Two other Forbes locals competed with Clint McDonald qualifying in 9th place for the B Class finals, while Craig Bratton unfortunately had some mechanical issues missing a few heats but still managed to qualify 11th for the A Class.

Australia’s best riders came from 11 clubs in Queensland, NSW, Victoria and South Australia to compete in seven classes from A to E and the Outlaws, the top grade. Each of the grades had eight rounds with the final races on Sunday afternoon with competitors aged from nine to 72 years.

Australian Ride-on Lawn Mower Association president Dianne Milsteed said the sport had come a long way and there was a sense of family that came with the sport as it was somewhat of a “niche event at the moment”.

“In reality when people can see what these somewhat simple machines can do they are blown away.” Some racing track designs limit the drivers to 50kph, but at the Forbes race track the souped-up modified mowers were able to go over 100kph making the event a cut above the rest.

Dianne credited David Teale and Craig Bratton for their hard work leading up to the event in Forbes and for the success it’s been.

By Brett Sale

Polo

May 13, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

This weekend sees the Forbes Polo Tournament, the flagship event of the year, at Jemalong Station, Lachlan Valley Way Forbes. Everyone is welcome with free gate entry, and food and drinks available for purchase. Come for both days or come Sunday for a day out for the finals and Fashions on the Field. Enquiries: Megan Rogers 0427 459 891. For updates check Facebook@forbespolo.

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

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