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March 4, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Skull Announced As Presidents Lunch Speaker

Forbes Platypi Rugby Club are excited to announce Mr Kerry ‘Skull’ O’Keeffe as the guest speaker for the 2022 Rugby Lunch on March 26. The Test cricket legend is synonymous for his witticisms on ABC radio so it promises to be a cracking night. For more info – rugbylunchforbes@gmail.com

Forbes Fins Champs

The Forbes Fins Swimming Championships are this Sunday March 6th from 9am at Forbes Olympic Pool. No doubt it will be a fantastic close to the season. For more info go to Forbes Fins on Facebook.

Staines Panthers Lose To Eels

Former Forbes Magpies custodian Charlie Staines had a day to forget last weekend when the Penrith Panthers, missing half their grand final side, went down to the Parramatta Eels 36-0 in their final hit-out before their Round 1 clash with Manly.

League Round Up

Forbes Magpies Junior Rugby League Rego is today March 4th from 6-8pm at the Forbes Sport and Recreation Club. Any questions email fjrl.registrar@outlook.com Western Rams U18s meanwhile defeated Monaro at the NSW Country Champs last week while the 16s lost by 24 to Monaro.

 

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