COLLIE RIVER VALLEY BULLETIN, FEBRUARY 23, 2023 19
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Miller wins three-way thriller Graham second at tri event
Broadbent’s future in limbo
THE future of outstanding footballer Jackson Broadbent was still in limbo as late as yesterday afternoon. Broadbent, who was best afield in last year’s WA Football League colts grand final, has been seeking a clearance from Peel to South Fremantle. Peel offered to transfer Broadbent to Perth but rejected his request to go to the Bulldogs which meant the matter went to the league’s arbitration panel earlier this week. It was still to be resolved yesterday afternoon.
The 18-year-old ruckman was overlooked in last year’s AFL draft, despite being touted as one of the most promising players in the WA cohort. Broadbent’s prospects at Peel appear to be limited as the club is aligned with AFL club Fremantle which recruited two ruckmen in the draft and will expect them to develop via Peel’s league team in the WAFL. He sees more opportunities for himself at South Fremantle where prospects of league selection appear much better.
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LOCALS Caity Graham and Terresa Briggs competed in Sunday’s sprint triathlon at Minningup Pool. The event was run by the Bunbury Triathlon Club. Graham and Briggs competed in the women’s enticer event, with Graham the second across the line. Both had competed in the Busselton half marathon the weekend before, so pushed hard to get more from their legs. The women’s enticer included a 250 metre swim, a 10 kilometre ride and a 2.5km run. The men’s sprint event winner was Christoff Gardiner, who beat retired Olympian Ryan Bailey. According to officials, Gardiner is an up-and-coming force to be reckoned with and defeated Bailey’s strong display. Competitors swam 750m, rode 20km and ran 5km. Bunbury’s Toni Lander won the women’s sprint event, which included a 500m swim, 20km bike ride and 5km run. The men’s enticer race - which was a 250m swim, 10km bike ride and 2.5km run - brought a masterclass that was put on by Connor Fraser, who is currently in the top three in the state for his division. The Collie Swimming Club provided water safety at the event. The Bunbury Triathlon Club will host its second Minningup race on March 5. TRIATHLETES: Locals Caity Graham (left) and Terresa Briggs competed at the Bunbury Triathlon Club’s event at Minningup Pool on Sunday.
STEPHEN Miller won the Quadcaps-sponsored stableford event at Collie Golf Club last Saturday, after a threeway countback. Miller was among 74 players to take to the fairways in hot conditions. A countback was required to determine the winner, with all three players scoring 39. Miller prevailed with his 21 points on the back nine. Other than a slight blemish on nine, Miller played a consistent game. He stayed out of trouble and regularly got up and down around the greens. Miller’s playing partner, James Abbott, was runner up, chasing and keeping him honest all the way. Ian “Shanks” Shannon had a great front nine to claim third place. Kalev Kutt and Luke Watts had 38, followed by Joel Simmonds and Ken Tate on 36. Connor Mumme, Chris Shea, Jaydon Ellery, Colin Giblett and Logan Giblett all had 35 while Ben Mead, Clayton Flynn, David Broadbent and Krystyna Scoffern all returned 34. Vin Lamont Fordham, Ash Hollins, Gary Old and John Williamson had 33. Rounding out the vouchers was Jan
Mead on 32. The novelties winners were – No 1 - Denis Cocker, No 4 - Ken Tate and Lesley Motion, No 6 - Ken Tate, No 7 - Colin Giblett, No 9 - Dave Carter, No - 14 Gary Old, No 15 - James Abbott and No 18 - Chris Shea. A field of 39 turned out for the Dave Carter-sponsored leisure day. Jay Robinson won in a countback from Flynn Cocker with both players on 38. David Laird returned 36 followed by Greg Moyle, Bevan Stone and Paul Goodwin all on 35. “Shanks” Shannon had 34, while Fred Bronickis, Dean Rakich and Brett Smith were rewarded for 32. Thursday Scroungers had a good field of 43 and was won by Rick Shea on 19. In a tight chasing pack, Joe Italiano and Jackson Broadbent were also on 19 followed by Peter Ellery 18, Terry Reeves and Flynn Williams on 17. Fifteen women played in the nine-hole event on Wednesday. Rhonda Annandale produced 19 points to secure the win. Peta Ellery had 17 followed in by Krystyna Scoffern 16 and Donna Smith on 13. Next week is an 18-hole stableford for the Rambone trophy. Tuesday is leisure day sponsored by David Carter. Thursday is scroungers.
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