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Harry And Barry Bag Medals

April 16, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

PUTTING OUT: Frank Donohoe putts out on the 9th

The comp on Saturday 10 April was the Monthly Medal, with a field of 72 with Harry Callaghan and Barry Parker taking A and B Grade and Bruce Squires claiming C Grade.

The A Grade winner, Harry Callaghan, started with a triple bogey but recovered to finish a score of 68 nett. Runner-up yet again was Clint Hurford 69 nett, helped by a near perfect back nine.

The B Grade was won by Barry Parker (nett 68) from runner-up was Tony Wallace (69 nett). C Grade saw Bruce Squires win with 68 nett ahead of Tom Toohey on nett 69.

The Sunday Stableford Medley had a small field. The winner was Jacob Bernardi with 35 points. Runner-up was Ethel Coombs with 31 points.

This weekend has the playing of the Kristie Carpenter Perpetual Trophy event, in which those non-members who remember Kristie are encouraged to participate in the ‘Social Golfer’ category. Put your names on the tee sheet in the Pro Shop.

This Sunday we have scheduled a 3-P Ambrose. This is something different and will follow normal Ambrose rules. Teams of Mens, Ladies and Mixed players are allowed.

A reminder that your nomination for the Forbes Vets ‘Week of Golf’ should already be in. If not contact Beryl Roberts (0435 585 460) and speak very nicely to her. Sunday, 25 April has a welcome Sausage Sizzle, with play from Monday, 26 April (a 4BBB Stableford Medley) to Friday, 30 April (Individual Stablefords).

On Saturday, 24 April we have an 18-Hole Stroke event, sponsored by LINX, with a Stableford Medley on Sunday, 25 April.

Keep in touch on our Facebook page forbesgolfcourse and our website www.forbesgolf.org.au.

By Short Putt

Bravo Charlie As Staines Leaves Mark With Double

April 16, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

NUMBER ONE: Forbes Magpie junior Charlie Staines and his Penrith Panthers sit alone on top of the NRL ladder after five rounds as the only team undefeated.

It was billed a potential grand final rehearsal and for about 20 minutes it was – until Penrith put their foot to the pedal.

Penrith Panthers made it five games undefeated to start the 2021 season – a first for the club, while Charlies Staines grabbed a double as ladder leaders Penrith smacked the Canberra Raiders 30-10 in Penrith.

Staines, who continues to dine out on the wing, was in everything, including snuffing out tries as well as forcing line drop outs with deft grubber kicks. With Dylan Edwards out and pace to burn as well as experience in the fullback jersey, the Forbes Magpie junior may well find himself in the custodian role yet before the season is out.

The night was also a celebration of the 1991 Panthers grand final winning side lead by Goolagong local and Forbes favourite Royce Simmons. Ironically, Simmons and those Panthers also defeated a star-studded Canberra side that included Mal Meninga, Laurie Daley and Ricky Stuart – the current Raiders coach.

Thirty years on, can Staines and the young Panthers repeat history?

Big Season Ahead For Forbes Platypi

April 16, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

MATCH READY: The Forbes Platypi have been playing numerous warm up games and training well ahead of round one’s danger game against Cowra at home this Saturday.

This Saturday, April 17 Forbes Platypi will be holding their annual Sponsors Day but the first since COVID.

Fresh off numerous grades winning in Condobolin for the Brad Ridley Shield, the Platypi follow this Saturday with Ladies Day on May 1, May-Day for Trace on May 15, Charity Day on May 29, Around the World Cocktail Night June 19 and on July 3 there will be an Old Boys Luncheon. It promises to be one of the most jam-packed season’s since the club began 52 years ago in 1968.

Forbes get their season underway this weekend with First Grade starting at 3:15pm at Grinstead Oval, against traditional strugglers Cowra Eagles who like Forbes will be hoping to start 2021 on the right foot.

Forbes draw for 2021 then involves back-to-back games against both Orange sides, a trip to Bathurst then Dubbo before Round 2 on May 22 when the Platypi travel to Cowra.

This year the club will also field Second Grade, Women’s and Juniors/Colts with all grades considered contenders for the title.

Second Grade will also begin their season against Cowra before a trip to Orange against the Emu’s and then Orange City at home. Like Firsts, the Seconds will then play Bathurst and Dubbo to cap the round.

Join the Platypi Army for the 2021 season and come down and cheer on the club. You can also become a social member for $50 and this membership can be purchased against the Emu’s and then Orange City at home. Like Firsts, the Seconds will then play Bathurst and Dubbo to cap the round. Join the Platypi Army for the 2021 season and come down and cheer on the club. You can also become a social member for $50 and this membership can be purchased on the website. Membership includes cap, entry to all home games, members draw, email newsletter and member promotions.

Get down this Saturday and cheer on the Platypi as they begin their tilt at the 2021 Blowes Menswear Central West Rugby Competition.

Flame Burns Bright For Central West’s Female Basketballers

April 9, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

CW B-BALL: Her Flame Burns Bright Clinic participants with Sam Farraway MP at Bathurst.

In a slam dunk for basketball in the Central West, female basketballers have trained with and learnt from Australia’s best at the Brydens Sydney Flames’ Her Flame Burns Bright basketball clinic at Bathurst today. Her Flame Burns Bright featured a junior clinic, coach’s clinic and leadership program presented by Australian Opal Lauren Nicholson. The aim of the program is to increase female participation and retention in regional NSW.

The program, supported by the NSW Government, will be delivered in 10 locations over the next three years to more than 2,000 female basketballers and coaches. NSW Upper House MP Sam Farraway said the Her Flame Burns Bright program would play a vital role in nurturing and inspiring future athletes across the region.

“You can’t be what you can’t see and this program will inspire our female players and invigorate women’s basketball throughout the Central West.”

Forbes Grabs Third In Western Regional League

April 9, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

BRONZE MEDALISTS: Forbes team Kate Loneragan (Captain), Chloe Madden (Vice Captain), Nat Carthew, Mel Cowhan, Alex Bayley, Ellie Flick, Shannon Hurley, Kate Kelly, Hannah Mattisje, Nicole Mee, Monique Pointon, Joelene Grace (injured). Coach-Robyn Kenny, Manager Marg Spackman, Primary Carer Gabe McMillan, Bench official Monica Morrison.

Sport loves a good fairy tale. Whether it be the game winning three-point shot or the putt to win a golf title. Forbes Women’s side hasn’t been together more than 100 days and one of their key players Joelene Grace went down with a season ending injury only minutes into the opening game of the year but Forbes have defied their bigger, more fancied rivals and grabbed third in their first foray into the Central West Regional League in Orange.

The Forbes Netball Association open representative played the finals of the Netball NSW Hart West/Central West Regional League Division 1 competition in Orange at PCYC stadium and had beaten Bathurst (30-25) and Dubbo (28-18) in the run to the semi-finals.

While Forbes couldn’t do the repeat job on Bathurst in the qualifying semi-final, they did defeat Dubbo for third in a positive display. In a tight affair, Forbes won the moments that mattered and grabbed bronze in a stirring effort. No one can deny it has been an impressive return to representative netball for Forbes opens and the signs are there for more success in the future for our girls.

Coach Robyn Kenny was very pleased with the effort. “All members of the team have taken big steps up in intensity and skill and matching their opposition in all competition games,” said Robyn.

“They’ve been showing great teamwork, and supporting each other,” Robyn said.

“All players have taken on the challenges with enthusiasm and positive play.”

The Forbes team representatives were – Kate Loneragan (Captain), Chloe Madden (Vice Captain), Nat Carthew, Mel Cowhan, Alex Bayley, Ellie Flick, Shannon Hurley, Kate Kelly, Hannah Mattisje, Nicole Mee, Monique Pointon, Joelene Grace (injured). Coach-Robyn Kenny, Manager Marg Spackman, Primary Carer Gabe McMillan, Bench official Monica Morrison.

Four In A Row For Staines Panthers

April 9, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

After matching a 102 year old rugby league record last weekend, Charlie Staines Penrith Panthers have put yesterday’s darlings Manly to the sword in an emphatic 46-6 win at Lottoland.

Staines, who was again a big feature in much of Penrith’s attack, had another strong performance for the Panthers on the flank outside new centre three-quarter recruit Paul Momirovski who signed on from Wests Tigers at the beginning of 2021.

The Panthers remain unbeaten after four rounds alongside neighbours and rivals Parramatta however Penrith’s 44 point superior points differential puts them on top of the NRL ladder leading into this Friday night’s key match with fellow contenders the Canberra Raiders. Canberra sit fifth on the NRL ladder and have only had the one blemish to date with a hiccup against a hungry Warriors side two weeks ago.

Yet for Staines and Penrith it’s all about this week and continuing a winning run that has seen the side win 21 of their last 22 games and only allow 16 points against them in four matches so far in 2021.

Up the Panthers!

Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Anzac Day

April 9, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

One of the most popular days on the local sporting calendar will be held this ANZAC Day with the Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club ANZAC Day Race Meeting including feature events such as the Les Findley Memorial, Forbes Sub-branch Diggers Cup and the Clarrie and Val Robb Memorial Pace among others.

All Club Forbes members will receive free entry by showing their club membership on the day at the gate for what promises to be another great installment of this timely event.

The following Sunday May 2 will see the TAB Carnival of Cups meeting with the feature race being the Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Final. Gates open at midday with full bar and canteen facilities available on course.

Mahe Fangupo Named Women’s Platypii Coach

April 9, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

SUB ME ON: It was great to see rugby back last weekend during the annual clash for the Brad Ridley Shield played between Forbes and Condobolin each year.

Mahe Fangupo has been appointed coach of the Forbes Women’s Platypii Rugby Union side for 2021. Fangupo brings a wealth of knowledge to the role having plied his trade across the region.

The Forbes Rugby Union Club will also be holding a Sponsor’s Day on Saturday April 17 for those keen to come along.

A big shout out also to both the Platypii and Condobolin Rugby Union Club for a special night held with the annual Brad Ridley Shield. The game wasn’t held in 2020 due to COVID-19 and it was great to see so many support this special event.

The game has been played since both clubs tragically lost three players between them in the 2002 Bali bombings. Brad played for both Forbes and Condobolin and was well-liked and remembered by all. All class to both clubs for keeping this tradition alive!

NSW Senior Long Track Titles This Weekend

April 9, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes Auto Sports Club are hosting the annual NSW Senior Long Track Titles at Hoopers Road, Daroobalgie from 8am-5pm this Saturday April 10th and again on Sunday, 11 April. Phone 0409 918 019 for more information.

Organisers Bowled Over By Strong Turn Out

April 9, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Players from Sydney and the Central Coast arrived in Forbes for last weekend’s $10,000 Easter Bowls Carnival at the Forbes Bowling Club. The Men’s Pairs Final was taken out by Sydney duo Terry Pappas from Waverley and John Fitzgerald from Taren Point in a tight affair with “Wallacia Wildcats” young guns Bradley Rowley and Zane Ballhouse. In a see-sawing battle, the elder statesmen got the chocolates 14-12 in front of a packed house in superb conditions. Congratulations to all 32 teams and organisers on a tremendous event.

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