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Serra shines in stableford GOLF
LOW marker Luke Serra was the winner of last Saturday’s all-in 18-hole stableford, sponsored by the Freo Crane Group, at the Collie Golf Club. Serra posted a fantastic score of 41 points to win the event from a field of 51 men and 12 ladies. In second place was Angela Ireland on 39 and third was Danny Clayton 38. Rounding out the vouchers were George Newlands 37, Kim Metcalfe, Alan Kent, Alan Dean 36, Rance Dorrington, Clayton Flynn, Paul Goodwin, Ken Tate, Naomi Dorrington 35, Jay Robinson and Doug Crowe 34. Novelties were won by Clayton Flynn (No. 1) and Danny Clayton (17) for closest third shots; Alan Dean (3), Peter Coombs (6), Ron Annandale (9), Neil Motion (16) and Jake Timms (18) for longest first putts;
Gemma's silver LITTLE ATHLETICS
Continued from back page. “It was a really tough competition,” said Buckle, “and just to make it onto the podium was really good.” Buckle has previously thrown a personal best of 46.11m. She said there had been a lot of preparation and travel involved in ensuring she was ready for the event. “I do lots of training at home, and I also go to Perth a lot because that’s where my coach lives,” she said. “I throw twice a week and go to the gym once or twice a week, and then a sprinting session probably four-to-five times a week, and competitions on the weekends.” Buckle said that while she had previously competed in a number of different events, this year she started training only for the javelin. She said she’d probably take a bit of a break following the event and may then take to the football field for the Collie Eagles.
Ken Tate and Naomi Dorrington (4), Luke Serra (7) and Mike Hymus (14) for nearest to the pins; Corey Gulvin (5), Sarah Smith (10) and Luke Serra (15) for longest drives; Rodney Simmonds (2) and Kalev Kutt (13) for nearest to the marker; Alan Dean (8) and Angela Ireland (11) for nearest second shot. LAST week’s Tuesdays leisure day stableford carton event, sponsored by Terry Ellery, was won by Jake Timms with 37 points in a field of 36 players. John Brown finished in second on a countback from Mathew Reuben, both finishing with 36. Rounding out the vouchers were Alan Kent, Baxter Miller 35, Ricky Colombera, Mick Pokrywka 34, Terri Old, Zak Reuben and Gary Old 33. Novelties were won by John Brown (No. 4), Terri Old (4), Trevor McCormick (6), Colin Giblett (14) and David Broadbent (18). THE Wednesdays ladies’ 18-hole stableford, sponsored by Dorothy Lawrence, was won by Annette Atherton. Atherton had 40 points, with Terri Old next on 36, followed by Patti Law 34, Jodie Allison, Lynette Simmonds, Bev Moyses 33, Rhonda Annandale and Pauline Lockhart 31. Novelties were won by Bev Moyses (Nos. 1 and 12), Donna Smith (8), and Annette Atherton (17). Sarah Smith had a birdie on the 11th in the event, which attracted a field of 25 players. LAST Thursday’s nine-hole scroungers was won by Ross (the boss) Davidson with a great score of 20 points in a field of 31 players. Ron Annandale finished second, with John Wray and Ed Riley on 18 and David Broadbent, Graham Williams and Jim Larsen on 17. THIS Saturday’s event is an 18-hole stableford, with men’s and ladies’ trophies sponsored by the Collie River Medical Centre. Scroungers will be played today, with leisure day on Tuesday and ladies’ day 18-hole stableford next Wednesday.
Mixed results at league titles BOWLS
THE South West Bowling League men’s championship was held in Bunbury last weekend, with Collie represented in the singles, veteran singles, pairs, triples and fours. Results were varied, with some teams unable to win a game and others qualifying for the final. Notable results included the pairs team of Tom Edwards and Ray Colgan finishing runners-up. The fours team of Hans Wiggers, Tom Gale, Neil Roberts and Jamie Godfrey were knocked out of the final on aggregate, while the triples team of John Waywood, Kevan McKenzie and Wayne Simmonds won two games, which was not enough to get them into the final. Rod Garner and Phil Warburton had a tougher time of it in the veterans and singles, playing good bowls without any luck. THERE was a great turnout for last week’s meat pack.
There were two games, with a change of partners for the second, and there were only seven winners of both games. The overall winner was Trevor Welsh with 4 plus 17. Tom Edwards was second with 4 plus 10, and in third was Tom Gale with 4 plus 8. THERE was a Sunday scoungers game played, with the three rink winners playing in the final. Max Cubic won and was also the highest scorer. Rod Cordery was second, with Glenice Kaurin in third. Alan Bowers was the consolation winner. THE Karina Snow game is on today, with players required to be at the club by 8:45am for the draw. The games will start at 9am, with this to be the final game of our summer season. THE annual general meeting is on May 6. Nomination forms are on the club noticeboards. Winter scroungers have now started. Social events are on with the pennant season now over. Please check notice boards for future events.
Reserves fall short in thriller NETBALL
THE Collie Eagles MLC netball teams met the Bunbury Football Netball Club at Roche Park on Sunday, winning three out of four games. In the reserves, Bunbury started the game on fire, playing a very clinical game. The shooters were sinking shot after shot, every loose ball was picked up swiftly and Collie had no answers. A shuffle of the line-up enabled Collie to pick up the tempo, with Carly O’Brien beginning to get on top of the strong Bunbury defence line. However, Bunbury had still done enough to be ahead by seven goals at three-quarter time. Among a number of positional changes at the break, Sally Sharpe was moved into the goal attack position, with Emily Hayhurst at wing and Sheridan King in centre. This created plenty of opportunities for Carly O’Brien to keep the scoreboard ticking over. The Collie defence of Kaylee Cleggett, Elle Clazie and Steph Musitano were getting on top, stopping many forward attacks, resulting in a draw with only minutes remaining on the clock. Unfortunately, Bunbury was able to score two late goals to run out winners 37 to 35.
Carly O’Brien was named MVP for her outstanding game. THE Masters team started strongly, with the defence line bolstered by the introduction of Kaliesha Gardiner, who combined well with Mandy Rummage to keep the Bunbury shooters in check. The game was in the balance at halftime, with the score see-sawing. However, the Collie team dominated in the third quarter to take a lead of nine into the last break. Collie continued on their merry way in the last quarter to emerge 60-44 winners. Kristy Bronickis and Colleen DeAngelis delivered at the shooting end, with Angela Repacholi feeding her teammates strongly from the wing. The whole team worked well to get the win, with Kaliesha Gardiner taking MVP for her dominant display in defence. THE under-18s won 34-23, with Mia Repacholi MVP. THE under-16s won 40-22, with Mia Repacholi winning MVP once again in what was a good day out for the youngster. The Masters, under-18s and under-16s will play Dunsborough on Sunday, with the reserves having a bye.
