This week’s sports shorts

Twos off to State title: Despite Old Bar’s stubborn resistance on Saturday, Forster 2s managed a 10-0 win extending their unbeaten run and cementing their no one position no matter the result against Taree west next week. The squad members, Dave Trudgett, Greg Taylor, Peter Schroeder, Jason Morse, John Morton, Rod McMillan, Mick Pole, Keeden McGuire, Les Wilmott, Rob Northam, Barry Duggan, Phil Scott-Young and Barry Dixon will contest State finals at Mt Lewis mid-August. Well done Guys. Ignoring their last position on the ladder, the 4s showed their real potential ending Harringtons chances with a 9-1 win. Unfortunately Bob Kirby was forced out due to illness, but Roger Pike stepped up to the plate and with Paul Slater, Ian Brayshaw and Tony Coutts scored a fine 23-15 win. With this years chances gone, our other teams failed to fire. 3s lost 9-1 to Tuncurry 5s lost 91/2 – ½ to Taree Railway 6s lost 9-1 to Pacific Palms 7Bs lost 10-1 to Taree Leagues To stay in the race for another flag, our 7As need to beat Harrington next week. Go for it guys major singles. In a highly anticipated clash, Mick Pole confirmed his favouritism with a resounding 31-17 win over Barry Dixon in the first semifinal on Sunday. As expected. Barry peppered the jack early only to see Mick consistently destroy the end then respond with accurate draw shots of his own, treating the spectators to some grate bowls. In the other semifinal, Doug Kessell played a former club champion Geoff Robinson and after 36 hard fought ends Doug finally won 31-25. The final will be played next Sunday at 1pm. Junior bowls academy Our proactive coaches ran a very successful Bring a Friend day on Sunday. Emma and Hannah Morse assisted the coaches with top young bowlers Tom and Eva Williams. Twelve new bowlers showed the potential we have in the area. Great initiative by and thanks to John and Karen for tasty barbecue. This Wednesday, May 30 Gary Willis National Training Coach will be coming along to share some expertise in the game. Thank you to Craig Mason East Coast Photography for assisting with photos. 

A-grade winner Jason Solomon 91/72 nett, runner-up John O'Connor 91/73 nett, third, Peter Black 81/74 nett. B-grade winner Steve Griffiths 91/70 nett, runner-up Brian Green 107/76 nett, third Jeff Ward 102/78 nett. NTPs winners: all in fourth hole John Hancock, seventh hole A-grade Mick Brogan, B-grade Jason Solomon, C-grade Ray Gazzard, ninth hole A-grade Ken Ferris, B-grade Paul James, C-grade Sheree Solomon, 14th hole A-grade Paul Davis, B-grade John O'Connor, C-grade Sue Aldridge, All In Oyster Man Café 16th hole Mick Brogan, 18th hole A-grade Peter Black, B-grade Steve Griffiths, C-grade no-one. Next game second Rd Club Championships at Tuncurry, June 24, 7am tee time. Jeff Ward.

Tuncurry men’s: Monday: A-grade - David Blanchard 39, Warren Arnold 39, Robert Mitchell 38. B-grade – Eddie Abbott 39, Peter Tarplee 36, Donald McGill 36. C-grade – Norm Chapman 39, John Macleod 39, Robert Botwood 34. Tuesday: A-grade – Sonny O’Hara +2, Bob Angus +1, Mike Jackson -2 gross. B-grade – Tom Champion +3, Ed Cadis +1, Kevin Stevens -11 gross. Saturday: A-grade – Geoff Riordan 42, Bob Angus 38, Gary Cush 36 gross. B-grade – William Gillis 44, Glen Strong 42, John Ligertwood 25 gross. Tuncurry ladies: Wednesday: Clare Dunn 37, Maureen Sharrock 35, Glenys Roberts 34. Friday: A-grade – Kim Hamilton 38, Debbie Patch 37, Anne Harris 36. B-grade – Verelle Miller 38, Bev Wright 37, Susan Breese 36. C-grade - Jeanette Brett 35, Sue Nash 34, Alice Brown 34. Saturday: Robyn Faint 34, Jan Lynch 33. Tuncurry medley: Thursday: Anthony Goodwin 38, Paul Connell 38, John Curry 36. Forster men’s: Wednesday: A-grade – Warren Arnold 38, David Rea 37, Roger Duggan 30 gross. B-grade – Kevin Joyce 39, Allan Marsh 38, Graham Gardner 23 gross. C-grade – Chris Hurst 39, John Lumsden 38, Stephen Tyrrell 14 gross. Friday: Bob Hosie 41, Mike Merton 40, Keith O’Leary 39, Mike Merton and Brad Germon +1. Saturday: Peter Bidner and Tony Lynch +10, Ryan Trummel and Ron Eason +10, A-grade – Peter Bidner +4, B-grade – Christopher Fox +3. Forster ladies Tuesday: Barbara Walden and Michelle Clarke and Kim Hamilton and Lyn Harper 78, Gail Salmon and Ro Ravell and Sur Greentree and Diane Williamson 76, Janine Simpson and Gail Winter and Natalie Ryan and Bev Wright 76. Forster medley: Thursday: Bob Ellis 36, Rodney Milligan 35. Sunday: Jeff Haigh and Barry Roth 44, Allan May 39. Men’s master pennants defeated Wauchope at Harrington 4.5 – 1.5.

The highlight of our week was the Australia Wide Novice Pairs (AWNP). Our club runs the event in association with the above organisation for all members who hold less than 50 masterpoints at March 31 Our club result below reflects all players for the day but it is then reworked by AWNP using a handicap system based on the masterpoints ranking of each pair. It is very exciting to see that within our club, after adjusted scores, someone who attended our learn to play bridge class to refresh their skills has taken first place, along with their partner. I will with hold the names until it has been announced at the club. GNOT day three was played on Wednesday. The top teams are keeping their pace within site of the finishing line. It is lovely to see the competitive, but friendly rivalry during the afternoon’s play.

Monday Section A:- NS1 Les Marks, Pamela Lawrence; NS2 Barbara Williams, Beryl Appleby; NS3 Jenny Lora, Don Scown EW1 Margaret Boniface, Megan Watson; EW2 Sylvia Goodwin, Christine Dunn; EW3 Judy King, Ray Peirce Tuesday:- NS1 Nigel Savory, Daphne Yarnold; NS2 Diane Iles, David Hodge; NS3 Shirley Dening, Susan Stephens EW1 Stewart Barnsley, Richard Leckner; EW2 Maureen Jahnsen, Mervyn Baxter; EW3 Pam Wallingford, Fran Peterson Wednesday GNOT Day 3:- 1 Team Grant – Megan Grant, Margaret Boniface, Rhonda Millar, Barbara Williams; 2 Team Carroll – Wayne Carroll, Fran Carroll, Don Scown, Judy Scown; 3 Team Erby – Pauline Erby, Gil Clarke, Terry Bodycote, Jacqui Wallace Thursday AWNP - Club Result:- NS1 Bill Goodwin, Sylvia Goodwin; NS2 Barry Hora, Diane Williamson; NS3 Christine Dunn, Maureen O'Keeffe EW1 Faye Birtwistle, Carol Gait; EW2 Anne Mckay, Pat Maunsell; EW2 Phillip Hackett, Gillian Courtice; EW3 not given Thursday Section B:- NS1 Fran Carroll, Wayne Carroll; NS2 Uve Anderson, Ken Bridges; NS3 Margaret Gilbert, Richard Leckner; NS3 Jean Ticehurst, Rob Regnis EW1 Terrey Durbin, Sue Eishauer; EW2 Gail Salmon, Christine Mcleod; EW3 Sheila Perrottet, Jeanette Bretnall Saturday:- NS1 Pamela Lawrence, Don Scown; NS2 Bronwyn Boehm, Harry Hudson; NS3 Delia Dan, Susan Gogarty EW1 Karl Buchmann, Jill Buchmann; EW2 Patricia Fenton, Sally Stockwell; EW3 Alison Mcgregor, Vicki Larkey