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Billy’s a record-breaker

Josh Farrell

AS Gippsland Grammar gears up for a return of competition rowing, students are breaking national indoor rowing records. Gippsland Grammar Year 11 student Billy Osborne broke multiple indoor rowing records. The school is doing a number of indoor rowing competitions to ensure they are prepared for a big summer of meets. The indoor rowing machines are similar to what you see in a gym and according to director of rowing at Gippsland Grammar Nick Bartlett, they are a great way for the team to train. "We do the indoor rowing to supplement our outdoor training, especially during COVID times," he said. Osborne has broken numerous records to go with the current national 1000 metre record he currently holds. Osborne broke the one minute, four minute and the 500 metres rowing records. Bartlett knows that Osborne is a special talent, his outdoor exploits are equally as impressive. "He and his partner Lindsay Hamilton are fantastic rowers," he said. Hamilton and Osborne have formed a formidable partnership and are the current national champions in the under 19 double skull. They have both represented Victoria and hold multiple state titles. Bartlett is immensely proud of his two rowers but says that the rowing at the school has so many benefits for all that participate. "Rowing brings a lot of value to our students, it creates important life skills," he said. "We are just happy to be back rowing. "We are happy the kids are back enjoying themselves and seeing all of their mates". The school has enjoyed a large amount of achievements in their history according to Bartlett. "We have a good history of success and enjoy competing against other schools," he said. Bartlett said the first on the water race for the school should be Saturday, November 20.

Gippsland Grammar’s Billy Osborne has broken multiple national records.

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Veterans cricketers ready to go

THE Gippsland Goannas Veterans cricket team is raring to get back on the park. The club played a practice match on Sunday at the Bundalaguah Cricket Ground, which was followed by the annual meeting. Draws have been announced for all grades with cricket matches commencing from the first weekend in November. The first game for the Over 50 team will take place on Sunday, November 14, and will be a home game against 2020-21 premier Geelong. There will be just five home-and-away games for this team, about every second Sunday, before finals in early February. The Over-60 team will also have a home game first up on Sunday, November 7 against the Koo Wee Rup Over-60 team. This team will play 14 games during the season, in the new restructured competition, which sees the 30 plus teams placed into two zones. Unfortunately Gippsland will not play against some of the stronger clubs from the west and north of the state. There is a new Veterans Cricket Victoria competition this year for Over-70 cricketers. Some clubs have joined together to form a team, while the Goannas have opted to go at it alone. It is certain the Goannas will need a few recruits to be able to field a team in the eight games for the new season. The first of these is a home game, midweek in the week of November 8 to 12 and will be against the combined Yarra Valley/Ringwood Veterans. Any veteran cricketers in Gippsland who feel they can still enjoy participating in a game of cricket should phone the Goannas secretary Ian Gibson on 0427 376 776.

SMCA set for thrilling first round

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Josh Farrell

THE Sale-Maffra Cricket Association has released its fixture for the season ahead, with some bumper games scheduled for round one. Reigning premier Stratford will host Maffra in a replay of last season’s grand final. The two sides look relatively similar going into the season so both will be hoping for a win to start the summer strongly. Longford will play Rosedale-Kilmany with both teams looking to make up after a poor 2020-21. Semi-finalists Boisdale-Briagolong will take on Collegians while Bundalaguah will battle Sale. The Swans dropped out of the top four last season after winning the premiership in 2019-20 and will be looking for a strong return this season. The Bulls have always been there or thereabouts and will be hoping with coaches Nathan Hibbins and Matt Dowsett that they can return to the finals. For a full preview of the SMCA season, grab a copy of Friday's Gippsland Times.

Steve Spoljaric will be hoping to guide the Bulls back into the Sale-Maffra Cricket Association A Grade finals this season. File Photo

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