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Forbes/Parkes Dragon Boat Team Among Best In Nowra

May 28, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

The Parkes and Forbes Dragon Boat Clubs combined for the first time for the Nowra Waterdragons Fire Recovery Regatta last weekend, and came home with a very good result against seasoned competition.

The Shoalhaven weather made it a memorable and challenging event, but the Endeavour and Lachlan Dragons proved to be a force to be reckoned with finishing sixth out of a total of 21 teams that included some of the top teams from around NSW.

The Nowra Waterdragons’ two-day flagstaff event included a 9km paddle around Pig Island, but the event was called off half-way through when the weather deteriorated creating dangerous conditions. Parkes/Forbes took part in the 2km replacement event early on Sunday morning.

The team also competed in the 200m races and moved up the ranks in the three heats with a third, second and first place in the last one in a very competitive time of 48.77 giving them a spot in the major final with the other top seven teams on the day.

After a wobbly start in the final, the team recovered to finish sixth overall. “The team of Forbes and Parkes paddlers combined well to form a very competitive outfit who went onto perform extremely well in the challenging conditions on the Shoalhaven River,” said coach of the Lachlan Dragons Chris Favell.

“It was an excellent effort by the team to make the major final in such a competitive event against a range of very strong clubs from across the south coast, Canberra and Sydney regions of NSW.”

Endeavour Dragons coach Deb Abela said she was very proud to see both teams combine so easily both on and off the water. “We compared well to the other clubs and achieved some of our best times ever.”

Dominos Sports Brief

May 28, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Congratulations Elly Ireland

Congratulations to Elly Ireland who gained her Bronze umpiring certificate last week.
Elly joined the Umpire Development program earlier in the competition and has been coached to improve her umpiring skills.
Elly umpires every week, and the players she umpires have benefited from her improved level of umpiring. Well done Elly.

Shooting This Sunday May 30

The next Sunday shoot will be on May 30 at 10am. This will be the first round for the Shield shoot for Rimfire and Centrefire. The next Wednesday shoot will be on June 2 at 2pm. The Centre-fire rifle shoots start at 2pm after the Rim-fire shoots on Sunda
For information on .22 calibre rimfire shooting contact Wayne Facey on 0414 524 059, Norm Brook on 0458 664 541 or Ben Smith on 0427 524 151.

Shield competition shoot dates are on the notice board in the Rim-fire shed. For information on clay target shooting contact Norm Brook or Ben Smith. Anyone wishing to obtain a long arm firearm licence can contact Wayne Facey or Norm Brook.

Lawnmower Races June 13 Add To A Great Long Weekend

On Sunday, June 13 the Forbes Auto Sports Club will be hosting lawnmower racing at Daroobalgie. The races will cap off a tremendous weekend of Aussie fun and larrikinism that includes Australia’s Biggest Bogan Festival at Bedgerabong Race-course from June 11-13.

Tickets for each event are separate purchases and separate events and can be obtained via their Facebook pages Forbes Auto Sports Club and Australia’s Biggest Bogan Festival or via Eventbrite – www.eventbrite.com.au/e/australias-biggest-bogan-festival-tickets

Eleventh Heaven For Staines And Panthers In Dubbo

May 28, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

ELEVEN ON THE BOUNCE: Forbes junior and Penrith Panthers flyer Charlie Staines celebrating after the 56-12 towelling of fellow contenders Souths at Dubbo’s Apex Oval.

It was billed as a clash of the titans and a prelude to the big dance in October. Instead it was a nine tries to two training run as Charlie Staines and the Penrith Panthers made it 11 wins in a row in a 56-12 rout at Apex Oval in Dubbo.

With local products Isaah Yeo and Matt Burton lining up for Penrith as well as Temora’s Liam Martin, the Panthers had a Central West flavour and a chemistry that showed on the field as the mountain men scored nine tries to two.

Nathan Cleary opened the scoring in the third minute and it wouldn’t be until five minutes before halftime when former Panther custodian Josh Mansour dived over for the Rabbitohs to the delight of many locals.

Staines was solid again on the flank and the Forbes junior enjoyed working with messrs Cleary, Luai and Burton inside him. Staines could easily have added to his already impressive 2021 try tally if not for the half-time hooter. Instead Burton bagged three and two before the break.

Oranges couldn’t come soon enough for Souths. Despite strong local support and a wealth of representative talent at their disposal, the Rabbitohs were pedestrian. The Bunnies have leaked more than 50 points in a game twice this season in a worrying sign with Origin approaching and injuries mounting. No team has won the title after suffering two 50 point losses in the same year and the evidence indicates it won’t change this year either.

Penrith added four more tries after the break as Cleary finished with 8/9 goals in a crafty and dominant display that must surely worry Trent Barrett, coach of the last placed Canterbury Bulldogs – Penrith’s opponents this weekend. Barrett is also from Temora and left the Panthers as assistant coach in 2020 in unceremonious circumstances for Canterbury.

If Staines and the Panthers win they will tie the 1925 Souths side for 12 wins in a row to start a season with only the 95 Manly side on 15 wins in front of them.

For Staines though it’s all about next week. For many in Forbes and Pantherland it’s already about the long weekend in October.

Cowra Get Revenge At Home Against Platypi

May 28, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes Platypi suffered a shock defeat to 2021’s big improvers Cowra Eagles in Cowra on the weekend 36-10 in front of a boisterous home crowd.

The loss has left the Platypi just holding onto second spot on 18 points behind high-flyers Orange Emu’s (24 points) but in a gridlock with Cowra (16 points), Bathurst (15 points) and Dubbo on 14 points heading into their top of the table clash at home this Saturday May 29 in round seven of the Blowes Menswear Cup. Even sixth placed Orange City on 11 points are four points and one good game out of finals contention.

Seconds went down 27-16 in a dogged match against the Eagles as well and will be looking to turn their fortunes around this weekend as well after a mixed run of results. The Women’s side had the bye while the Colts drew 17-all with Dubbo in arguably one the best games of the year.

Forbes play Orange Emu’s this weekend and will be looking to reverse the round two loss in Orange when the ladder leaders triumphed 38-26 at home in a quality game. A win for the Platypi and a double on Orange City the following week will hold the side in good stead as they enter a run of crucial games against other finals contenders Bathurst and Dubbo.

Riley Pike Wins Hodges Memorial

May 28, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

SHOT TRACKER: Bruce Chandler tees off with a cracker down the centre in the Saturday Stableford comp in Forbes.

Riley Pike used his early start to score 47 points which was good enough to outlast the 61 players in the field and capture the ‘Wilf Hodges Memorial Trophy’.

The Division 1 was won by Luke Flakelar (41 points) from runner-up Paul Pymont (40 points). The Division 2 results followed the Division 1 trend with high scoring. Riley Pike (47 points) was a clear winner from Andrew Quirk (43 points).

On Sunday a large contingent of Forbes players participated in the West Wyalong Open, contested by 99 players. This was the second in the ‘Trilogy of Golf’, with Condobolin Open (Sunday, 30 May) the last to be played. Forbes players featured highly in the prize winners.

The Open Winner, and winner of the ‘Don Hatch Memorial Trophy’ was Steven Betland with 69 Scratch. This is the third year in succession that a Forbes player has won the event.

This weekend has an 18-Hole Stroke event, sponsored by Country Mile Motor Inn. On Sunday there is a Stableford Medley, and the Condobolin Open, open to both Mens and Ladies.

Netball Proving More Popular

May 21, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes junior mixed netball continues to attract new players to both programs that are running on Saturday mornings.

NetSetGo is for all players aged from 5 years to 9/10 years to learn the skills of netball and have lots of fun doing it. NetSetGo is played at 9:30am each Saturday morning.

Training for any players aged from 9/10 years to 13 years is held each Saturday at 10:30am immediately after NSG. This session is also training for the carnival teams that are playing on Sundays, for those players who are available on Saturdays. Although players playing in the carnivals must be registered with NNSW, anyone can come along on Saturdays and try the programs before they register.

When players register, the registration will carry through to the Netball Forbes Junior Mixed Competition that will be played in the spring on Wednesday nights, inline with the very popular adult competitions.

Wednesdays will be a family affair, when players will join the Junior Mixed competition and play at 5pm and 6pm, and the adults will play in the usual timeslots of 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. Parents have already volunteered to help run the Wednesday junior mixed competition so junior netball can be played in Forbes.

Teams have been entered into the Parkes carnival on Sunday.

The next carnival will be Bathurst on May 23, and entries close today (Friday). Dates for future carnivals after Bathurst are Dubbo May 30, and Orange or West Wyalong on June 6. Parents are asked to please check with team organisers for nomination closing dates.

Primary schools Gala Day
The annual Primary schools Gala Day that was postponed due to rain earlier in the year will be held on Monday May 24. If anyone can help, please email Secretary, Lyn at this email secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com

Playoff Decides Forbes Golf Open

May 21, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

BOOM: George Falvey of Forbes launches one off the tee at Forbes Golf Club.

In cool autumnal weather 164 players competed in the Forbes Men’s Open, with the winner earning an entry into the 2022 NSW Open. This year’s event was sponsored by Forbes Shire, Golfie Hotel and Golf Harvest. At the end of the day four players finished on 2-under, requiring a play-off to decide the winner.

The A-Grade scratch winner, and winner of the Forbes Open, was Thomas Heaton (The Australian GC). Thomas scored a birdie on the second play-off hole, the par-5 2nd hole, to push Joshua Gadd (Penrith) into the Runner-up position.

On the first play-off hole, Will Moody (Avondale) and Joseph Curran (Moore Park) each made bogey to end their tilt at the title.

The B-Grade results saw G Hooper (81 – Forbes) take the Scratch win over S Kirk-man (85 – Forbes). The Handicap winner was G Webb (68 nett) over J Dobell (69 nett), both from Forbes.

The C-Grade results were: Scratch win-ner A Richards (Condobolin) with 86 ahead of N Ryan (Forbes) on 91. The Handicap winner was J Wood (68 nett) ahead of A Quirk) 70 nett, and again both from Forbes.

On Saturday a 4BBB Stableford was played, sponsored by Forbes Livestock & Agency. The field of 116 managed to produce some very good results.

The Scratch winners were Penrith players M Organ and J Gadd with 41 points. Scratch Runners-up were local players J Betland & P Dawson with 40 points. The Handicap winners were D Bayley and A Quirk (both Forbes) with 43 points, on count back from G Webb (Forbes) & L Cotterill (Brisbane) with 43 points.

This weekend has an 18-Hole Stable-ford, with the West Wyalong Mens Open, the second event in the Trilogy of Golf’, on Sunday 23 May.

By Short Putt

Dominos Sports Brief

May 21, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

All-Stars Go Down To Stingers

Forbes All Stars have succumbed to the slick Grenfell Stingers 3-1 in an entertaining affair at Forbes Botanical Gardens. In what was Forbes first home game of the season, the All Stars were expected to dictate but their rivals had different ideas, dominating possession and territory aa they launched raid after raid on the Forbes goal. The loss sees Forbes start the 2021 season 0-2 after a loss last week to Parkes.

FPS Serves Up Tennis Clinic

Last Wednesday Laura Chudleigh, Zara Bruem, Jono Webb, Will Watson and Jackson Beaudin headed to the Forbes Tennis Courts to face West Wyalong Public School in the second round of the PSSA Western Tennis Knockout. They faced some tough competition but managed to come out on top, winning with a total of 42 games to 18. All students displayed fantastic sportsmanship on the day and should be proud of their efforts. Depending on the results of the other round two match, they will now move on to play either Parkes East Public School or Tottenham Central School next month. Good luck for round three!

Mixed Results For Platypi

It was a mixed bag on Saturday at Forbes in the May Day fundraiser for Tracey and cancer research. Firsts won against Dubbo Roos 42-7 while the 2nd XV scraped home 7-3. The women went down 54-10 while Colts were outmuscled 15-0. Forbes travel to Cowra next week to begin round two in an important clash for the Platypi if they are to go all the way in 2021.

Polding Selection

Congratulations to Ash Kennedy who has been selected to compete at the NSW PSSA Rugby League Championships in Tamworth as a member of the Polding Opens team. This is a wonderful achievement, go Ash!

Cyms Make Big Statement As Maggies Remain Winless

May 21, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

FAMILIAR SIGHT: Dubbo CYMS players celebrating another try on the weekend as Forbes Magpies went down in all four grades. (Pic courtesy of Dubbo CYMS)

Dubbo CYMS steamrolled Forbes Magpies in a 42-16 rout last weekend to send a warning to rival teams they are not here to make up the numbers in 2021.

The classic rivalry between the two clubs never really materialised as Forbes were always playing catch up despite a lively start against a slick CYMS side lead by familiar names Thurston and Ramien.

A huge second half effort saw Tongia Fox crash over before Mitch Burke also grabbed one. Nick Greenhalgh kicked four goals for Forbes who have one draw and two losses to start season 2021.

In reserves the script read much the same with Dubbo trouncing the Magies 38-4 with doubles to Craig McLean and Mark Merritt. Kristian Markwort nabbed one for Forbes.

In Under 18s it was a much more dour affair with Dubbo again prevailing 24-12 in a cracking game. Forbes will rue the two early tries that gave Dubbo a 12-0 lead at the break after both sides scored 12 points in the second half.

League Tag unfortunately also followed the same thread with our ladies going down in the match of the day 14-6 despite Forbes leading 6-4 at the orange break. Courtney Hodge grabbed the Maggies only try of the game.

This week also saw representatives from NSWRL come to Forbes to discuss the future of the game in the region in what was described as a productive and informative night for stakeholders at the Post Office Hotel. The meeting was called to discuss the future of the group competition and touted merger for 2022.

Aussie Croquet Produces Some Close Games

May 21, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

On May 15 there were a small number of 25 players who participated in Aussie Croquet. Those who recorded close game scores were: Jill Rubie and John MacCullagh 14 def Bob Murray and Dorelle Scott 13, Neville Spry and Merv Langfield 14 def Ray Burridge and Jeff Liebich 13, Elvy Quirk and John Cole 14 def Geoff Coles and Jill Rubie 13, Lorraine Todd and Lyn Simmonds 14 def Dorelle Scott and John Job 13, Barry White and Bob Murray 14 def Harley Stewart and Dorelle Scott 12, Jill Rubie and Barry White 14 def Doreen Rogers and Merv Langfield 12, Elvy Quirk and Robin Pols 14 def John Cole and Cheryl Toohey 12:

Our valued member Ray Burridge cracked the jackpot winning all three games once again which made his the winning tally for eight consecutive weeks.

The framework is now standing for the small shed and it should be completed in the next week or so with a great deal of thanks going to a small number of members responsible for its erection.

Well done and much appreciated to those responsible volunteers who continue to come and assist.

Congratulations Elly Ireland

Shooting This Sunday May 30

Lawnmower Races June 13 Add To A Great Long Weekend

All-Stars Go Down To Stingers

FPS Serves Up Tennis Clinic

Mixed Results For Platypi

Polding Selection

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