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Parkes Boars Continue Winning Streak

April 12, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

A 27-10 win for the Parkes Boars made the trip to Cowra to face the Eagles all the more worthwhile.

Parkes settled under the guidance of Captain Israel Symington settled after the first 15 minutes. Dan Ryan took a high ball from a line out and found the hands of the winger T. Laberato. Lab grounded the ball to put the first points on the board.

The next points came when John Rath- bone stole the ball from a breakdown in play and fed it to the backs until full back Josh Miles faced a 15m sprint to find the line. This time the conversion sailed across to take the Parkes lead to 12-0.

Lloyd Rogers was next to cross over un- der the posts and the lead extended to 19-0.It was Cowra’s turn next and the half time score stood at 19-5.

In the second half the Parkes lead went to 24-10 when Joe Nash using his soccer skills to cross the line to beat the defence to the ball. Powlay added the extras and Parkes took a 24-5 lead.

Cowra countered with a quick tap and scored out wide., but with less than 10 minutes to go Parkes added an extra three points to finish the match 27-10.

The Parkes Boars second grade team rolled out in force to beat the Cowra Ea- gles 33-0. The Boars took control of the match from the kick off.

Parkes try scorers: James Dean 2, Chris Sellings, Mitch Hutchings, Rusi Lawaniku- la. Goals: Mitch 2, Rusi, Toby Tanks.

By Cath Ryan

Golfers Battle Weather On Charity Day

April 12, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Despite extreme weather conditions a good field contested last Sunday’s Westlime/Ro- tary Charity Golf Day with 85% of the field completing the 18 holes battling strong winds and a deluge.

Major winners on the day were Robert Hey, Dean Powter and Warren Gardiner in the open scratch award surviving a count- back after recording a great 6 under par 65.

In the men’s 18 hole handicap victory went to Brian Hogan, Peter Picker and Ian Phi- pps on 56 5/6 nett. Runners up were Warren Blatch, Tim Burke and Tim Baker on 59 2/3 nett. The Ladies 18 hole handicap saw Sue Holman, Colleen Staples and Ann Jennings get the verdict after recording a 60 5/6 nett. The handicapped and non-handicapped section had Paul Thomas, Finni Latu and Brendan Chambers take the spoils just ahead of runners-up Brad Blanchard, An- thony Riach and Steve Nicholson, and third place going to Mick Smith, Robert Simp- son and Eddie Alexander. The final division strictly limited to non-handicapped players saw Glendon Hooper, Pat O’Connell and Ian Coombs get the spoils, while runners- up were Kap Pili, Matthew Wright and Phil

Wennerbom. By Paul Thomas

Parkes Boars Open Season Victorious

April 6, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

The Parkes Boars faced the Mudgee Wombats in the season opener last Saturday with great success.

The Colts’ young team had not played much together, but managed a 24–3 win. Tries to prop Mitch Townsend, winger Ty- ler McMahon, Aaron Peters and Pat Jones. Matt Parkes added two conversions to consolidate the game – 3 points to Pat Jones, 2 points Brad Watt, 1 point Jock Wright. Players player was Pat Jones.

Third Grade had 24 willing players but faced a last-minute Mudgee forfeit with Parkes taking the points.

Second Grade, under young coach Dyl- lan Phillips, continued the winning streak with a 36–12 victory. Tries: Break away Mitch Hutchings, Rusciate Lawinakula, Matt Hunter, Tim Lawler, Dyllan Phillips and Toby Tanks. Conversions: Mitch Hutchings, Iszac Oliver and Toby Tanks – 3 points Matt Hunt- er, 2 points Nathan Baker, 1 point Chris Sell- ings. Players player to Prop Sam Dennison.

The First Grade Wombats kicked off deep into Boars defence and within two minutes crossed the line to take the lead. Parkes rallied and a minute later through the hands of Ash Adams and Joe Nash, John Rathbone crossed wide for his first. The Boars lead at half time 31-14.

The Boars continued to dominate with Mudgee well out of the game in the second half, but Parkes hadn’t finished yet. Break away Ben Powlay scored two tries and converted his own with Josh van de Stok finishing the game to bring the score to 95– 14. Tries: Lloyd Rogers (3), Ben Powlay (2), John Rathbone (2), Toby Baigent (2), Josh van de Stok (2), Sam Standen (2), Dyllan Phillips and Joe Nash. Conversions: Lloyd Rogers (8), Ben Powlay (2) – 3 points to Tohi Nusipepa, 2 points Lloyd Rogers, 1 point Leo Ilalio Havili. Players player Lloyd Rogers.

Next Saturday the Boars travel to Cowra to face the Eagles.

By Cath Ryan

Consecutive Doubles To Rodgers

April 6, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

The highlight of last Saturday’s S & K Mann Carpet Cleaning April Monthly Medal was the consecutive monthly scratch and handi- cap victory by Veteran B Grade member Dub Rodgers.

He returned a very impressive 81 off the stick for a nett score of 69 – good reward for Dub who spends a lot of time at the club either playing or cleaning up the course.

In the A Grade scratch Mitch McGlashan also won back-to-back awards. He is a sure favourite in the Club Championships at the end of the month.

Tim Lasserre recorded the best handicap score of the day with a 65 nett.
In C Grade Laurie Wakefield returned a solid 90, while Finne Latu recorded 66 nett taking the grades handicap award.

Robert Cheney with a 71 nett took out the Veterans Medal, and John Green survived a countback from Dub Rodgers to win the Griffins Leading Edge Putting Edge Putting competition after both players recorded just 26 putts.

The ladies contested the Central West Glass Company 18 Hole Stroke round with the first Golf NSW Medal and Club Medal in conjunction. Lynne Guise fired a great 87 off the stick for a nett 71 to be the voucher win- ner, while junior golfer Kasey Fay-Rice took out the medal with a solid 74 nett.

Ball winners on the day went to Barbara Donnelly and Kasey Fay-Rice on 74 nett while Margaret Hogan snared the final ball on 75.

The annual Westlime/Rotary Charity Golf Day is on Sunday. It is a 3 person ambrose with a 10am shotgun start. Cost is $90 per team, all proceeds to Rotary charities.

By Paul Thomas

Boars Junior Competition

April 6, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Under 17’s Parkes Boars game against Forbes Platypi was a hard battle with Forbes leading 29-7 at half time. They continued their dominance, but the Parkes boys never gave up even though they only had 12 play- ers on the day.

The under 15’s Parkes Boars travelled to Narromine on Saturday to take on the Dub- bo Blues. The Parkes boys joined up with players from Narromine Gorillas for the first time. The boys had not trained together and the game started at a frenzied pace. Parkes played with great intensity, but Dubbo man- aged to put the first try on the board and ended up winning 36-0.

A very young Parkes U13 side travelled to Orange to take on the juggernaut Or- ange Emus with a notable size difference between the two sides. Although Emus opened the first half scoring, Jayden “Pow- erhouse” Pope scored first for the Boars. At half time the score was 12 all.

Emus took advantage of some weak de- fence and took the score to 24 to 22 with only a few minutes to go. Emus were hot on the attack again when Tyler Yeo saw a steal and a quick pass wide to Malakai Folau who scored in the corner. Parkes held on for the win 29 – 22.

By Allan Bailey

Footy Tips Round 5

April 5, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Great Field Despite Conditions

March 30, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

An excellent field of about 80 men contested last Saturday’s Droughtbusters Tour Personnel’s 18 Hole Par event, which also acted as the first round of the Frank Donnelly Perpetual Trophy. B Grade golfer Rod Kiley lead the way
with a brilliant plus 5 score to be a convincing 4 shot winner in his grade, while junior golfer Lachlan Buesnell led the way in A Grade with an equally impressive plus 4 score line to edge out Matt Lawryk by a mere shot. In the C Grade visiting Cowra golfer Paul Smith cleaned up with a plus 1 score.

Ball winners on the day went to players on -2 on a countback. Nearest the pin awards: Michael Smith – Idlerite Tyrepower 1st hole; Mitch McGlashan – Griffins Leading Edge 4th hole and the Money Hole award.; Matthew
– Dirt Doctor Landscaping 6th hole; Wayne Powter -Harvey Norman 11th hole; John Murphy – Westlime 15th hole. Nearest the Pins in two shots winners were Dub Rodgers -Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9th Hole and Mitch McGlashan -PJL Group 18th hole.

The ladies contested an 18 Hole Stableford for Sue Holman’s trophy that saw Lynne Guise triumphant with 31 Stableford points, while ball winners went to Margaret Hogan on 25 points, Leone Stevenson 24 points and Cathy Kelly survived the countback on 23 points. The club conducted a highly successful Come and Try Day for juniors last Saturday with more than 80 juniors turning up.

By Paul Thomas

Parkes Women’s Bowling

March 30, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Two games of social bowls were played with Maureen Miller, and Kim Evans defeating Minnie Riordan and Joan Simpson. In a triples game Laurie Keane, Eileen Bradley and Hilda McPherson defeated Frances Charlton, Lorraine Baker and Rosemary Mitchell. In the club pairs Brenda Davies, and Betsy Johnstone defeated Gwenda Carty and Cherie Frame, while Rhona Went and Liz Byrne defeated Margaret Hawken, and Audrey Jones.

In the next round, Brenda Davies, and Betsy Johnstone will play Rhona Went and Liz Byrne; Minnie Riordan and Joan Simpson will play Elaine Miller and Maree Grant. Nominations for CWD Pairs close 7th April. There will be no social bowls next week as the CWD Singles will be played.

By Rosemary Mitchell

Saturday Morning Junior Netball Comp

March 30, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

The Saturday junior competition of the Parkes & District Netball Association will start on the first Saturday after the school holidays for netballers in year 2 and above. The Net-Set-Go will start a few weeks later. Registration dates for players ages 5 to 17 years will be at the Parkes Netball Clubhouse in Baker Street on Saturday, 1st April from 10am to 12pm; Tuesday, 4th April from 6:30 to 8pm and Saturday, 8th April from 10am to 12pm. Individual players will need
to register online and bring their resigration forms with a receipt of payment to one of the registration days. See costs online. The link is www.parkesna.nsw.netball.com.au

The uniform is a navy skirt/shorts and white shirts. Contact Lisa Nutley on parkes_ netball@bigpond.com or 0439 863 162 after 5:30pm on weekdays. Also join the Parkes Netball Association group on Facebook to receive updates about weather cancellations and forfeits.

Paddles Up For Regatta Season

March 30, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Dragon boating is a wonderful sport. You can paddle for fun, fitness and friendship – or you can train seriously for the regatta team, or try out to join the state team. You can paddle in interstate events, or even in other countries.
You can join any regatta with or without the rest of your team, which is just what Bill and Beth Thomas of the Forbes Lachlan Dragons did last Sunday.

Nowra Water Dragons were holding their annual regatta on the stunning Shoalhaven River, and Bill and Beth joined the 250 competitors from community and sports teams for a great day of friendly competition. The Nowra regatta offered an added bonus for Bill who had just attained his level 2 sweep accreditation. The sweep steers the boat and is accountable for the crew. He was able to carry out this task with great aplomb on the untried tidal river of Shoalhaven.

A waterway quite different to what he is accustomed, but he did an incredible job – sweeping his team to two first places in heats and a second in the finals. Bill needs to complete one more regatta to be fully qualified and will take part in the Orange Regatta with the Forbes Lachlan Dragons later in the year. The Forbes Lachlan Dragons, with members from Parkes and Eugowra region, value teamwork, passion, achievement and friendship. If you’d like to find out more about dragon boating or the club, find us on Facebook.

We are based at Lake Forbes, behind the Sport and Rec Club in Lachlan Street. We would love to see you come along on Sunday mornings at 8:15, and 6:15 Thursday evenings in daylight-saving time.

By Beth Thomas

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