JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018
FARM TO THE FOOTY FIELD COREY HARAWIRA-NAERA & JAMES FISHER-HARRIS
ABBASALUTELY FABULOUS FEAT. RHONDA
BISTRO GETS A FACELIFT SEE THE NEW LOOK
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN & GAMES
BURCHMORE
PHIL GOULD TALKS ABOUT SEASON 2018
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Corey & James Up close & personal with the young superstars
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Home of the best live shows in Bathurst
Phil Gould AM supplies the 2018 update
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What's On?
Summer Refreshment
Mouthwatering Specials
Something to play every day of the week
Something to play every day of the week
A desired special every day of the week
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Delicious New Look
School Holiday FUN!
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See what we have planned for the kids!
See the exclusive offers we have for you!
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Footy Gods Guiding Journey From the Farm to the Footy Field The ‘Footy Gods’ often have much to answer for to the average punter who witnesses their team cruelled by bad decisions, injury to key players or the bounce of the ball not going their way. But for two happy-go-lucky countrysiders from the rural wilderness of New Zealand, those same footballing deities are playing a part in their meteoric rise in to the limelight of the National Rugby League. Heralding from the northern outskirts of Auckland, James Fisher-Harris and Corey Harawira-Naera weren’t meant to make it to the pinnacle of the Rugby League world. Their towns were so remote that everyone knew each other and they passed time by fishing, swimming or being on the farm. They found Rugby League in their teenage years and, after both impressing in their local representative side, they got paid a visit by their current manager who orchestrated their move to Penrith. 4
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“My manager came up to my compatriot followed suit just house and no one really comes over a year later. all the way to my house,” FisherHarris said with a wry grin. Fisher-Harris recalled the mixture of emotions as he “It (the opportunity) is pretty discovered the moment he big for guys like us from where worked for was finally about to we’re from.” happen. With their family’s blessings, both packed their bags and traded the Hokianga Harbour for the Nepean River. But the transition for two fresh-faced teens who left their loved ones was difficult. “We’re both pretty familyoriented. Mum did everything for me and ‘Fish’ so we had to start being adults. But we always got advice from our mums whenever we made decisions,” said Harawira-Naera. Enter the Footy Gods. Their sacrifices were validated when they tasted success with the Panthers under 20’s side in 2015. That resulted in an NRL debut for Fisher-Harris in the opening round of 2016. His
“The club rang mum and told them and organised for them to come over (from New Zealand). I was just stressing out. I took too much pre-workout and was on the sideline for ages and went out [on the field] and didn’t know what I was doing!” For Harawira-Naera it was a similar story. “The family came over and it was pretty special. Pop (grandad) and mum were probably the most proud. It’s everything you’ve been working for so you don’t want to stuff it up.” His debut was extra special given it fell on his mother’s birthday. With her name etched on his wrist as a source of inspiration, he gave her the perfect present by scoring in a 40-0 win over Newcastle.
“It was another moment where you think it’s fate. There were a few tears [afterwards]. It was a really special occasion.” “She’s everything to me. Everyone’s got that one person that’s done more than what everyone else has. I remember on my 8th birthday my wish was for her to quit smoking and she’s done that ever since.” “I just want to start looking after her now that I’ve got a bit of money in my pocket.” The Footy Gods weren’t done there. They both made the NRL team together for the first time
against their hometown team – the Warriors. However, an injury to Fisher-Harris would deny them the opportunity to take the field together at the same time. That moment would instead arrive months later. Again against the Warriors. This time in Auckland surrounded by their loved ones. And rather than running around on the paddocks of their country towns, they were on the hallowed turf of Mt Smart Stadium. “That was like another Footy Gods kind of thing,” said Harawira-Naera. “It was special because we both got to
see our families. We needed a lot of tickets.” Now both fully-fledged members of the Panthers squad and having had a taste of the Finals, the next step for the pair from Ngāpuhi is to hoist the NRL trophy aloft. And you wouldn’t bet against it. The Footy Gods will be watching over them.
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THE KATY PERRY & TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE KIDS SHOW TICKET $10.00 | 11.30AM
Presenting all the greatest hits from these two global superstars all in a tribute show just for kids! Bring the young ones along these school holidays to sing and dance along to some of the greatest pop songs from over the years!
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ABBA-SOLUTELY FABULOUS TICKET $45.00 | 7.30PM
Award winning entertainers Rhonda Burchmore and Lara Mulcahy reunite for this hilarious new show designed to thrill fans who went to that ABBA concert 40 years ago. ABBA has caused a sensation when they toured Australia for the first time, beginning a love affair with Aussie fans and Rhonda and Lara feel privileged to celebrate that ABBA magic once again! It’s the ultimate party night out!
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AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES TICKETS FROM $35.00 | 7.30PM
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DRAWS Thursday at 6.30pm & 8.30pm
Second Chance Draws
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Earn 1 extra ticket into the second chance draw for every $20 spent on food, $15 on raffles, $10 on beverages.
PLUS CLUB RAFFLES 24 prizes – meat trays and gift cards – over $1300 worth of prizes
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Panthers Ready to Pounce 2018 Season Preview Phil Gould AM
Pictured: James Maloney in the Red, Yellow and Green stripes.
Preparations are well underway for the 2018 season and we are very excited at the prospects at a successful year.
representative player of the future. It was also a welcome return to the Australian team for Josh Mansour. Dean Whare and Dallin WateneZelezniak have come through their NZ Kiwis campaign unscathed and are looking forward to the new season.
The pre-Christmas training period was good, albeit restricted with a number of players undergoing injury rehab and our representative stars playing in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC).
Sione Katoa played a big role in the emergence of Tonga as a strong force in the international game and the experience gained will be invaluable for the upcoming season.
From an injury perspective players like Corey Harawira-Naera, Dylan Edwards, Tyrone May, Waqa Blake, Jed Cartwright and Bryce Cartwright all played the back part of the 2017 season with injury and have had to undergo surgery or extensive rehabilitation prior to Christmas. I can report they are on track and should be available for the start of the season, with Tyrone May the only exception. He is targeting a return sometime in April. We are extremely pleased with the performances of our players in the 2017 RLWC. Reagan Campbell-Gillard performed outstandingly in the green and gold and stamped himself as a long-term
been a success for several clubs in the NRL and at the highest levels of representative football sides. He brings a wealth of playing experience, but more importantly a wealth of successful experience. We welcome Jim and his family to the club.
Over the past couple of months we have announced several contract extensions for some of our younger players. Our fullback Dylan Edwards thoroughly deserved an upgrade and extension to his existing deal. Tyrone May has Young Jarome Luai performed established himself as an NRL admirably for Samoa against top player of the future and has also quality opposition. That experience extended his contract until 2020. will further aid his development We are also very pleased to at this stage of his career and has announce that the reliable Isaah already returned to training with Yeo has agreed to extend his the top squad. contract until season 2021. Still only 23 years old, Isaah has already The big news coming out of the played over 80 NRL games and we 2017 RLWC was the performances view him as a long-term leader at of Viliame Kikau, who starred for our club. Fiji in their run to the semi-finals. ‘Billy’ is now injury-free and we At the moment the coaches and all saw how well he performed at players are well into their prethe back end of the season in our season preparations and looking premiership-winning ISP side. He forward to a successful season carried that through to the World ahead. Cup and earned the accolade of selection in the RLWC Team of the We again thank the Board and Tournament. Management of Panthers Group for their generous and unwavering Without doubt the biggest news support of the Panthers Rugby for Panthers this year has been the League program and the Penrith signing of James Maloney. Jim has District Junior Rugby League. PANTHERS.COM.AU
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what’s on? Your weekly fun guide Monday
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11.30am Buy one Schnitzel, get
11am
5.30pm
the second for $5
5.30pm Buy one Schnitzel, get the second for $5
Bingo, Macquarie Room (books on sale from 10am in Sports Bar)
$14 pizza dinner comes with FREE garlic bread
11.30am $12 Rump Steak lunch, Bistro at Panthers
5.30pm $12 Rump Steak dinner, Bistro at Panthers
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Bingo, Macquarie Room (books on sale from 10am in Sports Bar)
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1pm Cash Housie 5.30pm Chef’s Selection Dinner,
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Courtesy Bus (until 11pm)
6.30pm Members’ Cash Draw 7pm
Market Night Raffles, (tickets on sale from 5.30pm, Raffle Station)
Bistro at Panthers
5.30pm Chef’s Selection
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Dinner,Bistro at Panthers
5.30pm Members’ Draw
Blackboard Specials Dinner, Bistro at Panthers
Courtesy Bus (until 11pm)
7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker 8pm
Picka Panther WIN a share of $1,500 every week
Sunday 11.30am $12 Roast, Bistro at Panthers
4.30pm Market Night Raffles
7.45pm Night Bingo, (books on sale
(tickets on sale from 3.30pm, Raffle Station)
from 6pm, Sports Bar)
8.30pm Members Cash draw,
5.30pm $12 Roast
win up to $20,000 plus $1000 worth of 2nd chance draws
Bistro at Panthers
THURSDAYS BOOKINGS FROM 4PM-11PM FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS BOOKINGS FROM 4PM-12AM
The timetable may be subject to change without notice. Please contact Reception for more details.
CONTACT RECEPTION TO BOOK 02 6330 0600
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PA N T H E R S P E N R I T H W E LC O M E S
A'tivo into the club. A summery Australian aperitif, this refreshing beverage range includes A’tivo Spritzed White with a twist of lime and A’tivo Rosé with a raspberry infusion. Served over ice, the White and Rosé Spritzer are easy to make summer drinks.
WHITE SPRITZER
Serves 1 INGREDIENTS: - 90-100ml A’tivo Spritzed White - 50ml tonic water - Ice - Lime METHOD: 1. Pour A’tivo into a glass. 2. Add tonic water. 3. Top with ice. 4. Squeeze a wedge of lime and garnish with fresh lime.
ROSÉ SPRIZTER
Serves 1 INGREDIENTS: - 90-100ml A’tivo Spritzed Rosé - 50ml sparkling water or soda water - Ice - Fresh strawberries METHOD: 1. Pour A’tivo into a glass. 2. Add sparkling or soda water. 3. Top with ice. 4. Garnish with strawberries.
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A Delicious New Look The Bistro at Panthers Bathurst is getting set for a bit of a facelift and there is plenty to get excited about. There will be many improvements, not least of which a new name, branding and menu. The restaurant seating area is in for a layout restructure thanks to a few walls coming out and new furnishings. Brand new flooring will be going down and fresh paint throughout.
The kids will have their own space in the form of Cub Corner. There will be books, colouring in, TV shows and video games in a safe contained kids area. We have planned the works of these upgrades to cause minimum disruption to you our members over the coming months.
one tried and true feature of the bistro, our friendly team of staff. So what this space! Our new name, logo and menu will be released when the first stage of the upgrades are completed in early 2018.
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School Holidays
LITTLE WINGS KIDS BINGO MON 15 JAN | DOORS: 10 .30AM
COST: $6
KATY PERRY & TAYLOR SWIFT KIDS SHOW MON 22 JAN | DOORS: 11.30AM
TICKETS $10
HALF PRICE KIDS MEALS with any main meals purchase* SAT 16 DEC - SUN 28 JAN
*Terms & conditions apply
FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION VISIT RECEPTION OR CALL (02) 6330 0600
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MEMBERS OFFERS JANUARY
BINGO - FREE BOOK
PLAYERS BAR - FREE CAKE WITH COFFEE PURCHASE
SAVE $5
SAVE $4.50
FEBRUARY
PLAYERS BAR - UPGRADE TO SELECT TOP SHELF SPIRITS SAVE $1.50
ENTERTAINMENT - $5 OFF ANY SHOW (RECEPTION SALES ONLY) SAVE $5
Terms and Conditions: All offers available until the end of the month, 2018 only. Offers are not to be redeemed in conjunction with any other offer. Must present current Panthers Bathurst Membership card to redeem. Offers limited to one per person. Images are illustrative only. Offers are subject to availability.