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Avoca to meet Kariong in Rugby Union Grand Final by Larry Thomson

he 2012 First Grade Rugby Union Grand Final is between Avoca Beach and Kariong this Saturday, September 22, at Morry Breen Oval.

Avoca Beach is into another Grand Final, while Kariong are after their first top grade Premiership since 1993. This will be a tight match for the entire 80 minutes. These two teams played each other two weeks ago in the Major Semi-final, and Avoca Beach won that game. During the season proper, these two teams have had a win each, but Avoca Beach wore Kariong down and secured the win in the Major Semi-final, with time running out. Avoca Beach will attempt to do the same thing again

this weekend. Avoca Beach will use their experienced players and will never say die. They will rely heavily on number eight Emile Thomas, locks Peter Steele and Adam Winter, and prop Luke Sheridan to lead from the front in the forwards. Kariong have a big pack and they will be put on the go forward by players such as prop Shannon Beavan, number eight Moanna Talakai, and number seven Afele Tongia. They are the players that Kariong will rely on to take the initial control of the match. However, Kariong will need to play the full 80 minutes. In recent matches, they have played great rugby and have scored some exciting tries, but then at other times, they have tended to go to sleep.

They cannot afford to do that on Saturday if they wish to win this Premiership. Avoca Beach, we know, will go for the full 80 minutes as they did two weeks ago. The backline battle will be interesting. Avoca Beach have a combination of experience in players such as Dan Reihana, Justin Staben and Matt Maloney, but they also have youth and pace in key positions. Fullback Jacob Briggs and winger Tom Murphy will know where to head with pace if given the opportunity. Kariong have much the same situation. They may not have the same level of experience as Avoca Beach, but centre Sione Malu is a key person in that department. Fullback Derick Peachey, winger Josh

Bottero, five-eight Mitchell Clay and half back Scott Hanley all provide flair in attack and all can score those vital tries. Goal kicking will also be important. Avoca Beach have the ever reliable Matt Maloney, the highest point scorer this year in Central Coast Rugby, while halfback Scott Hanley will need to be on song all day for Kariong. Avoca Beach will be in their 11th successive First Grade Grand Final. They have won seven of these since 2002 and will be hoping to add another on Saturday. Kariong have been in several Grand Finals in recent years, but have not won the big one since 1993, which was at the end of the club’s heyday in the early 1990s. What has happened this season in their matches,

plus all the statistics and history, make for an enthralling and exciting Grand Final this year. The Second Grade Grand Final also sees Avoca Beach in action and they take on Ourimbah in what should prove an intriguing clash. These two teams met in the Major Semi-final two weeks ago and Avoca Beach won that game after a close first half. Avoca Beach and Ourimbah both finished level at the top of this competition so it is difficult to predict a winner in this fixture on Saturday. “The Third Grade Grand Final will be a beauty,” said Thomson. There was nothing between Northlakes and Avoca Beach and the game will go right down to the final whistle. Avoca Beach will have

their third senior team in a Grand Final on Saturday which is a marvellous achievement. Northlakes have been the form team in this competition this year but Avoca Beach have struck a purple patch in recent weeks and have shown good late season form. There is a lot of experience in both teams and the standard of play in all Third Grade Finals fixtures this year has been good. The U19 Grand Final is between Terrigal and The Entrance. Every game this season in this competition has been close. It has been one of the most even competitions on the Central Coast for years and this match on Saturday will be no different.

Josh English is the National Golden Gloves Bantamweight champion by Warwick Whitmore

ue to a series of unfor eseeable events, Central Coast Academy of Sport future stars boxer, Josh English, found himself stepping up a weight division and fighting for a national bantamweight belt in Acacia Ridge, just south of Brisbane.

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National Golden Gloves championships, English was set to fight in the light flyweight division, but after drawing the bye in the first round, the 2011 flyweight champion found himself getting into the ring to contest the bantamweight belt at the invitational championships. “I drew the bye in the first round, which meant that I was straight through the light flyweight final. “My opponent then withdrew from the

tournament before the fight and I had to give away five and a half kilograms and fight in the bantamweight division,” said English. Not being a stranger to giving away weight on his opposition due to his rugby league background, English threw everything he had at his opponent in the championship bout. “We went for the full three rounds, it was a good fight. “Everything went to plan and my coach was really

happy with how I fought and applied what we had been working on at training. “It came down to the judge’s decision on points and I won the bantamweight championship,” added English. The 2012 National Golden Gloves Bantamweight championship is English’s second National championship, after winning the flyweight belt at the same championships last year.

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Gosford Council is likely to comprise four Liberal councillors, two Labor, one Green, two Team McKinna and one Doyle Independent, if preferences fall as expected.

Jeff Strickson, Deanna Bocking, Bob Ward, Robert Stephen, Adam Crouch and Chris Burke. picked up the swing to them of 2.7 per cent apiece. The Liberal Party received a quota of 3.84 on first preference votes, meaning that sitting

councillors Jeff Strickson and Chris Burke and new candidate Bob Ward were elected in their own right. The Labor Party received a

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quota of 2.32 first preference votes, meaning that sitting councillors Jim Macfadyen and Vicki Scott were re-elected. Team McKinna gained a quota

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of 2.21, meaning that Lawrie McKinna and Gabby Bowles were elected. With a quota of only 1.14, the Greens will lose a seat to only retain one seat on council, with Hillary Morris elected. Sitting councillor Craig Doyle, with a quota of 0.77, is expected to benefit from Central Coast First preferences to get him across the line. The Liberals are expected to pick up the final council seat on preferences. None of the elected councillors lives on the Peninsula, with Jeff Strickson at St Huberts Island, Deanna Bocking at Killcare and Jim Macfadyen at Pretty Beach being the closest. Counting for the Gosford Council election was still underway as Peninsula News went to press on Friday and results may be subject to change. The poll was not expected to be declared until Saturday. Website, 14 Sep 2012 NSW Electoral Commission

A trial run was carried out and was witnessed by representatives from Council, Roads and Maritime Services and NSW Police. The consensus from those representatives was that the route be approved. According to Gosford Council’s Local Traffic Committee report of Monday, August 6, the route would reduce heavy vehicle movements throughout the day, reduce fuel consumption and pollution for the movement of freight and be more efficient. Gosford Council Agenda TR.12.39, 4 Sep 2012

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The concept, which is a work in progress, sees the old Town Centre comprehensively renovated to provide a facility on the first floor that maximises the synergies within it and which also provides a lively, engaged facade to the eastern side of Kibble Park. Kibbleplex is the working name for the proposal to use the failed retail centre previously called Town Centre as a jobs generator for the Central Coast.

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Head of the project director Colleen WorthyJennings said, “while this project is at the concept

stage and requires some quantification, it has the real potential to deliver jobs as well as the long

primarily for parking by many people in Gosford, but is otherwise empty. “Too many people from

Media Release, 31 Aug 2012 Colleen Worthy-Jennings, Gosford Council

osford Council will enter into negotiations with Commercial HG with a view to revising their current lease agreement for the Town Centre building. On December 6 last year, Council resolved that “subject to development consent, Council enter into a lease with Commercial HQ (trading as City Markets Gosford Pty Ltd) to lease the ground ﬂoor of the Gosford Town Centre building”.

A formal lease was entered into on February 1 specifying the “permitted” use as “the operation of markets, outlet stores and specialty shops” on the ground ﬂoor. Council reformed the City Centre Team with the aim to revitalise the “heart” of

Gosford, its CBD. One of the immediate projects identified was the redevelopment of the first floor of Park Central with a new state of the art City library, business incubatortelework space and a university presence. The team is undertaking market research for specific uses and engaging with stakeholders.

A key stakeholder is Commercial HQ as lessee of the ground ﬂoor. The lessee has invested in the building through refurbishment works on the ground to restore damage caused when previous owners and tenants vacated. In the current economic climate, the lessee has not been successful in attracting retail operators (particularly

‘market operators’) to the complex, but still retains a valid lease. Discussions with the lessee had centred on Council’s proposed uses and whether the original intended uses on the ground ﬂoor were complementary. Gosford Council Agenda ENV.74, 4 Sep 2012

A Ward’s ALP, headed by Cr Doug Vincent, received 30.10 per cent of the formal vote with a quota of 1.81 giving the group a possibility of two councillors being elected. This would see the ALP’s number two candidate, Mr Ken Greenwald join Cr Vincent on Council for the first time. The A Ward Liberal party candidates trailed closely behind with 28.56 per cent of the formal vote and a quota of 1.71. The A Ward Liberal

ticket is headed by Mr Luke Nayna, who at 24, is set to be Wyong Council’s youngest ever councillor. Current A Ward Independent Cr Greg Best is certain to serve another term, with 19.11 per cent of the formal vote and a quota of 1.15. A Ward Save Tuggerah Lakes’ candidate, Mr Adam Troy, is also expected to gain a seat, with 12.75 per cent of the formal vote and a quota of 0.80. Current Central Coast Greens Cr Sue

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Wynn polled the lowest in A Ward at the time the Chronicle went to press, at just 8.9 per cent, and it is unlikely she will serve another term with a quota of only 0.53. A final declaration of the poll was planned for Friday, September 14, but counting was still taking place and the declaration was postponed until the following week. Council meetings are not able to resume until the poll is declared. Website, 14 Sep 2012 Electoral Commission NSW

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he Liberal Party were in front for B Ward with 9,788 votes in Lloyd Taylor, is likely to potentially miss out on a polling just 7.75 per cent the Wyong Council election at the time the Wyong Regional gain a seat, with 14.53 seat with a quota of 0.58. of the formal votes and a It’s still too close to quota of only 0.46. per cent of the formal Chronicle went to press.

The B Ward Liberal and most recent mayor Party led by Cr Lynne Cr Bob Graham is Webster, was in front certain to serve another with 26.60 per cent of term with 20.98 per cent the formal vote and a of the formal vote and a quota of 1.26. quota of 1.60. B Ward ALP head of B Ward Independent

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t the time the Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press, Australian Labor Party (ALP) candidates for election to Wyong Council had received the highest number of ﬁrst preference votes in A Ward with a total of 12,087 votes.

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Following Council’s successful purchase of the Town Centre building principally for commuter car parking, an Expression of Interest was issued for potential operators to conduct activities in the building.

awaited City Library within a reasonable timeframe”. Kiibbleplex is the building now used

the Central Coast have to commute to Sydney or Newcastle for work when they could do their job just a well in Gosford,’ said Ms Worthy-Jennings. “The NBN will provide the speed and reliability needed to have confidence in a telework hub like Kibbleplex.” As well as commuters, the many small businesses on the Coast will be offered space for hire by the day, week or month. Businesses can take advantage of broadband services on an occasional basis without the cost of signing up at home. “This is the way people will work in the future, and we could start the ball rolling in Gosford,” said Ms Worthy-Jennings.

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21st Century regional library proposed

o s f o r d Council’s City Centre team is developing a concept and speciﬁcations for a 21st Century Learning and Enterprise Centre in conjunction with a new City Library.

by Warwick Whitmore

Josh English is the National Golden Gloves Bantamweight champion ue to a series of u n fo r e s e e a b l e events, Central Coast Academy of Sport future stars boxer, Josh English, found himself stepping up a weight division and fighting for a national bantamweight belt in Acacia Ridge, just south of Brisbane.

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Avoca to meet Kariong in Rugby Union Grand Final he 2012 First Grade Rugby Union Grand Final is between Avoca Beach and Kariong this Saturday, September 22, at Morry Breen Oval.

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Liberals dominate at council election Central Coast First and the Greens were the big losers. Once having two councillors, including last year’s mayor Cr Laurie Maher, Central Coast First look unlikely to retain any seats. It gained only 52 per cent of the number of votes required for a councillor to be elected in his own right. The Greens suffered a swing away from them of 4.4 per cent, down to 10.4 per cent of the vote, and will lose one of their two seats on the previous council. The Liberals retained most of the personal following that Cr Chris Holstein brought with him when he joined the party at the last election, dropping only one per cent. Elected as Member for Gosford in the State election, Mr Holstein did not contest the council elections this year. Labor and the independents

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vote and a quota of 0.87. Current B Ward Independent Cr Doug Eaton, Wyong Council’s longest serving councillor, has just 9.67 per cent of the formal vote and could

The results are subject call and that fifth seat could go to Tyson May, to change, as official the number two person results were scheduled to on the Liberal Party be finalised on Saturday, ticket. September 15. The B Ward Central Website, 14 Sep 2012 Coast Greens have Electoral Commission NSW missed out on a seat,

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Lions win back to back titles

Yokoyama wins four judo silver medals

by Michael Ashton

ion’s Baseball Club has won back to back First Grade Central Coast Winter baseball titles after they won 10-6 against Dodgers Baseball Club at Baseball Park, Springfield, on the weekend of September 15 and 16.

The Lions jumped to an early lead after Mitchell Denning hit a two-run homerun off Dodgers’ veteran starting pitcher Geoff Brotherton in the top of the first inning. Lions scored a run in the top of the second to take an early 3-0 lead.

Dodgers hit back in the bottom half, after a sacrifice fly to Phil Davidson taking the score to 3-1. The game was blown open in the top of the third inning, after Dan Smith hit a three-run homerun, giving the Lions a commanding 6-1 lead. The Dodgers hit back in the bottom of the fourth and scored another run to keep their hopes alive, until the top of the sixth Craig Anderson hit a two-run homerun to put the game out of reach for the Dodgers team. Lions starting pitcher Chris Crawford kept the Dodgers’ bats quiet. Crawford went seven strong innings giving up three runs in a man of the match pitching performance.

Crawford gave way for Dan Smith to try and complete the win for the Lions Club. The Dodgers continued to chip away at the Lions lead scoring five runs in the late inning but the Lions lead was too large and they ran out winners 10-6. In Second Grade, the Lions took out the title with 11-9. Dodgers won the Third Grade, defeating the Lions 17-1. In Fourth Grade, the Wolves defeated the Roos, coming from behind scoring five runs in the last inning. Dodgers took out the Fifth Grade title, defeating the Lions 4-2.

Four Umina netball teams are premiers eams from the Umina Beach Netball Club went into battle for this year’s premiership in their respective divisions on Saturday, September 8.

Four of the five teams were premiers with the other runner-up. Clownfish and Bunnies became back to back premiers with Lightening winning and Stingrays crowned runners-up. The Joeys played undefeated throughout the

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2011 learn to play season and this year, being their first year in sub-junior division competition, became dual premiers in their grand final clash. Seven of the 10 Joeys’ players attend Umina Public School; the youngest was seven years old.

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ido Mingara Judo Academy member Angelina Yokoyama won four silver medals at the inaugural 2012 Southern Cross International Open Championships in Geelong, Victoria on Saturday, August 25, and Sunday, August 26.

The 14 year old entered three age divisions at the event and won four silver medals in the Cadet U17 48kg division, Junior Women’s U20 48kg division, Senior Women’s Over 20’s 48kg division, and the 2013 Olympic Festival Selection event. Angelina recently returned to Australia after three months training overseas. She spent two months at the Suzuki dojo in Tokyo, Japan and one month with the Philippines women’s National team. Angelina will next compete at the NSW

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Pate selected for NSW CSSA Basketball reen Point C h r i s t i a n College student Jamei Pate has been selected for the U15 NSW State Basketball team for the National Christian Schools Sports Championships (CSSA), to be held on the Gold Coast in May next year.

Earlier this year, Jamei’s school team won the Zone Carnival in Maitland, earning them a spot in the CSSA State basketball gala day in South Windsor on September 7. During the CCSA State basketball gala day, Jamei wa s observed by selectors from CSSA. At the end of the carnival, she was asked to stay back for a trial match along with other students the selectors were considering for the NSW state team to play at the National Christian Schools

Sports Championships. Jamei competed against 24 girls for one of five spots on the team. “Her strength in defence and ability to play in various positions put her on the selector’s radar,” said Jamei’s mother, Hannah

Pate. “After playing numerous games of basketball already that day, she showed great resilience and determination in the trials and really proved she was a great athlete,” said Ms Pate. The Year 8 student

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recently completed her second year in representative basketball, representing the Rebels Basketball team this past season. The team won its division’s NSW Basketball Country tournament and were Grand Finalists in their regular season competition, making it to the NSW State Cup. “Jamei proved to be a great asset to the team as she was the top point scorer for her team over the State Cup weekend,” said Ms Pate. “Jamei has been fortunate to have many great mentors and coaches along the way and is thankful to Peter and Ann McLellan, Chris Tyson and more recently Drew Fenton for their guidance and support in developing her skills. “She is excited to representing her school, the Central Coast and NSW in the tournament in the new year,” said Ms Pate.

Marlins ready to defend State baseball title by Michael Ashton

entral Coast Marlins have made a number of changes to their team in preparation for its State League (formerly NSW Major League) title defence.

The team took on Penrith in their 2012-13 season opener at Blacktown International Sports Park on Wednesday, September 19. The Marlins rode a 14game win streak to win the

2011-12 season, including two playoff series sweeps of a star-studded Canterbury Bankstown, on their way to its first ever first Grade premiership. Fourth-year head coach Shaun Smith lined up the majority of last year’s premiership winning squad, with the only key losses being pitchers Aidan Francis (completing degree and beginning coaching career at Georgia State University) and Jarrett Commane (shoulder surgery) and

outfielders Damian Rutherford (Iowa Central Junior College) and Michael Campbell. Boston Red Sox Minor Leaguer Boss Moanaroa returned from his professional season in the USA and wore the teal and black, as did ex-Minor Leaguers Mitch Dening, Moko Moanaroa, Craig Anderson and Pat Maat. This group of talented players will play a key role at the beginning and end of the Marlins season,

while throughout the middle portion of the season they will play for the Sydney Blue Sox in the Australian Baseball League. The Marlins were once again be led on the mound by the Anderson brothers, Craig and Paul. Throughout the regular season, the Marlins will host Sunday home games at Baseball Park, Springfield, with some Wednesday home games also to be played at Wattanobbi Oval, Wyong.

Roosters get three young achievers into Harmony Cup by Tim McParlane

hree of the Woy Woy Roosters U16 players have gained selection in teams to compete in the U16 Origin Harmony Cup to be held next month.

Aaron Redhead, Josh Sharma, Jordan Wynberg, Jacob Turner and Braidon Little travelled to Sefton in Sydney’s West for training earlier this month to trial for the NSW Rugby League Young Achievers team. The NSW Rugby League Young Achievers coach Dom Paton praised all the boys on their performance, skills, attitude and commitment. Two of the players Aaron and Josh showed enough during the trials to gain selection. Two other players, Paul Russell and Raymond Anthony-Saunders, joined by Braidon Little, trialled for a position in the South West Young Achievers team on Sunday, September 9. The three boys all put in solid performances with Raymond being the standout and successful in gaining selection. Aaron, Josh and Raymond said they were all thrilled to be selected and were looking forward to the experience of coming up against some of the Sydney based players. They will train with their respective teams up until game day.

Although the boys were team mates all season, it will be a different case come game day, when the NSW Rugby League team with Aaron and Josh come up against Raymond playing for the South West team. The competition will be made up of heritage based teams including Australian indigenous, African, Maltese, Lebanese, Samoan and Maori The purpose of the single day tournament is to broaden junior league participation base for non-junior representative players, provide opportunities for players to participate at a representative level, develop an appreciation for cultural diversity within rugby league and the wider community and assist the international development of rugby league through an additional junior development program. “It will be a great experience for Aaron, Josh and Ray,” said Woy Woy Roosters president Mr Tim McParlane. “They deserve selection for the initiative and commitment shown to go down to Sydney to train and trial, it reflects the commitment and attitude they’ve shown all year with the Roosters. “I hope they enjoy the day, everyone at Woy Woy congratulate and wish them well.”

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September 20, 2012 - GRANDSTAND - P5

Crushers in Hockey Grand Final by Ron Lloyd

Christian Pritchard Goal Keeper and Luke Pritchard Crushers in defence against Gosford

he Crushers Men’s Hockey Club have made it into the Central Coast Men’s Hockey Grand Final which will be played on Sunday, September 23.

In their first year in the Central Coast Men’s Hockey competition, the Crushers have competed against two

Gosford teams to make it to the finals. Former NSW representative junior goal keeper Christian Pritchard showed skills and goal stopping ability that ensured a well-earned Crushers victory. The team had to defeat Gosford, a team they had not defeated all year, to make it into the Grand Final.

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his year has proven to be a good year for Wyong District Hockey Club seniors, with the club achieving great results in the Grand Final, according to Wyong Club president Maxine Morris.

Wyong defeated Norah Head in the Mid-Week Hockey Tournament. “The game was one of the most exciting games in years, so evenly matched with both teams vying for the Grand Final win,” said Ms Morris. The game went into extra time with Tiffany Grahame finishing off a team effort by scoring the winning goal. Wyong received the inaugural Elaine “Jolly” Johnston Memorial Trophy for the Major Premiers. In the Central Coast Women’s Hockey Association Grand Final weekend, Wyong defeated Norah Head again 2-1. Norah Head’s Beck Smith scored the goal and newcomer Erin Tengdahl scored her first goal of the

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P6 - GRANDSTAND - September 20, 2012

Woy Woy Judo compete at Blacktown and Castle Hill

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hile most were glued to the set watching the Olympics, competitive players from Woy Woy Judo Club were showing you don’t always need to go overseas to win medals.

Junior Club members attended two competitions, the first at Blacktown PCYC and the second at Castle Hill Show ground, Budokan Judo Club. Ranging from eight to 12 years old, players Sean Keogh, Stirling Young, Steven Lill, Nicholas Smith and Finley Mertens collected gold, silver and bronze medals in their individual age and weight categories. While Finley Mertens was experiencing his first taste of competition at the Castle Hill venue in the Novice section, he was fully focused, practising his moves with Sensei Danny Simmons and questioning the “what ifs” of his upcoming bouts. Finley, weighted in the U42kg, took one and a half minutes to conquer his first opponent with a Seoi–Nage (shoulder throw). In his second bout he attacked his opponent with an Ouchi-Gari (inner leg reap). Nicholas Smith had no opponents in his weight division but was happy to go up into two other groups in order to compete. After battling the higher grades, Nicholas received two silver trophies. Sean Keogh, Steven Lill and Stirling Young had their work cut out for them in the graded divisions. Sean was 600grams over his usual weight of 34kg, which put him at the bottom

Competitors at Monsters Competition Castle Hill Show ground

end of the U38kg. Daunting as it was, he proved to be a good sport and took all his fights to full time only to be held down by the heavier weighted opponents. Stirling and Steven had four bouts each with Stirling winning three of his four to take the silver trophy and Steven the bronze. Senior competitors entered the Kyu Grades Competition held at Sydney Olympic Park. Kyu grades are all grades below Black, that compete in divisions of Orange v Green and Blue v Brown with

weights determined on the day. Julian Della Bosca competed in the Orange [fourth Kyu] v Green [third Kyu] division U100kg. This was Julian’s second competition as an Orange belt as a month earlier he attained the bronze medal, also in the Kyu Grades. He had two bouts, the first against a green belt that was finished by Julian in the first two minutes when he executed a hold down (KesaGatame) that pinned his opponent firmly to the ground. His second bout against

another orange belt, Julian attacked (Ko-Soto-Gake) moving forward, half stepping past his opponent and hooking his right leg, throwing him to the mat for 10 points. Team mate Paul Sheean, a Green Belt in the U66kg) fought two bouts against Orange belts from Sydney University. Paul wasted no time in finishing off his opponents both with Ippon (10 point throws). Having both won their individual weight categories Sensei Danny suggested Paul and Julian enter into the

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t Philips Christian College (SPCC) Gosford competed in the St Philips Colleges

Touch Football Gala Day held in Port Stephens on Tuesday, September 6.

The SPCC Port Stephen and Cessnock campuses Middle and Senior School students competed against each other on the day. Each team won a game

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several occasions Daniel’s opponents thought they knew what to expect, but he had a few more things to offer this time around and in both bouts went to full time only to be surpassed by a half point on the bell. Daniel won the bronze medal in this instance but said he was happy with his judo. Daniel has represented Australia on several occasions in the last 12 months along with c coach Mike Griffiths in Wales at the Commonwealth Championships. Mike won the silver medal in the Masters and will attend the World Masters in Miami Florida this coming November. Daniels next competition, the World Cup, is in Samoa this November and, all going well, the Tokyo Grand Slam in December. September 22 and 23 will see seven competitors, three juniors and four seniors from Woy Woy Judo Club compete at the Sydney International held at Blacktown Leisure Centre. This competition has attracted competitors from all over Australia as well as New Zealand, Samoa, New Caledonia and Papeete with Australian players vying for National points and Juniors trying for selection in the Youth Olympics being held in Sydney in February 2013.

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Winners of the u73kg div.fr left-Ben Donegan [Vic] Jake Bensted [Vic] Daniel Simmons [NSW] Regan Peart [Vic] presented by Olympian Mark Anthony

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other divisions on offer. Julian accepted the challenge of an Open Division (no weights or grade limitation) and was drawn to fight against two green belts, one blue and a brown belt. Julian defeated both the green and blue belts with throws and hold downs but was defeated in the gold medal bout by Sydney University Brown belt Andrew Roberts. A fantastic effort for his second competition to attain gold and silver medals along with a total of 75 points toward his next grade. Paul entered the Masters division (O30) and again proved to be worthy of his judo by winning both bouts easily. Inter State competition was held in Geelong, Victoria, with club member Daniel Simmons (Sho Dan) entering in the Southern Cross Open, U73kg division. Daniel went through his first two fights with easy wins by initiating a hold down in the first and winning the second after gaining points by rocking his opponent off balance with foot sweeps followed closely with a minor throw to accumulate a points win. His next two fights for medal contention brought him up against his Victorian opponents from the Australian National Titles in June. Having competed against each other on

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reen Point C h r i s t i a n College students from Years 2 and 4 competed in the Central Coast Junior Primary All Schools OZTAG Gala Day on Tuesday, September 4.

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P8 - GRANDSTAND - September 20, 2012

Woy Woy claims two premiership League titles he Woy Woy Roosters Junior Rugby League Club had two teams claim premierships this year with wins to the 11-3s on Saturday, September 8, and the 13-1s on Sunday, September 9.

On Saturday morning, the 11-3s’ boys were full of confidence in their ability to upset undefeated opponents Kincumber as they ran out onto Morry Breen Oval, Wyong. The game see-sawed back and forth with neither side giving an inch and, at the full time siren, the teams were on equal points. “The Roosters coaching staff were on edge as the boys took to the field for the first of the golden point five minute halves,” said Woy Woy Roosters president Mr Tim McParlane. The allotted five minutes wasn’t required when winger Cody Wilesmith crossed for the winning try after only a few minutes play. “Coach John Saley was unable to contain his jubilation as he jumped to his feet to run out and congratulate the boys, only to crack his head in the process on the overhead cover for the interchange bench, splitting his scone and spilling blood all over the place,” said Mr McParlane. “Every player contributed to the win, doing their job as per the game plan. “The stand outs for Woy Woy were fullback Brendan Cashin, who pulled off a number of beautiful try saving cover defence tackles and ran the ball

back with confidence, fiveeighth Issac Zadravic, who ran the ball all day and troubled the Kincumber defence with every touch, Cody Wilsemith on the wing tackled everything that came his way and crossed over for two tries. “Finally, the Man of the Match was five-eighth Issac Zadravic in his first year with the Roosters, who tackled like a Trojan and ran the ball all day, troubling the Kincumber defence with every touch. “Issac has been one of the most consistent players all year, a well-deserved award for a blinder of a game,” said McParlane The boys all met again later in the afternoon at the Leagues Club to get sized up for their premiers jackets, with John making it back in time after having received eight stitches courtesy of the Emergency Department at

Wyong Hospital. The boys did the traditional march through the Club with congratulations and well wishes from the patrons on hand. Mick Bovis’s 13-1s had experienced semi-final football previously in the 10s, 11s and 12s, but this was their first grand final. Their opposition, the Toukley Hawks, (like the 11-3s opponents) were undefeated. “After their Final win against Wyong, I was very confident that the boys still had their best game left in the tank which was an ominous sign for the Hawks,” said Mr McParlane. “It was a beautiful day at Blue Tongue Stadium, although a little dusty through some of the Woy Woy supporters’ eyes, with a large crowd of Roosters’ fans gathering to cheer on the boys.

Captain Max Bovis busted through Toukley’s line and crossed over for what looked to be a certain try, only to have the ball jarred out of his hands by a defender before grounding the ball. Toukley made the most of the opportunity and went in for the first try. Much like the 11-3s game the previous day, it was real arm wrestle with neither team wanting to concede. “Woy Woy’s commitment and enthusiasm in defence, on top of the minimal amount of mistakes they made and the high completion rate of their sets enabled them to keep Toukley out and hang on for the win,” said Mr Mcparlane. “The boys were ecstatic as were the coaching staff and all the supporters. “This Premiership win is a turning point for these boys and so much deserved.

Sunday 21st

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“If they can keep the same team together they will be a constant threat in any competition for the rest of their junior league careers. “It was a great team effort from all the boys in what was a tight tussle with Toukley all game. “The best for Woy Woy were lock Luke Moore, who was solid in defence and made a thousand runs taking two or three defenders with him each time, Jake Hubbard at full back with some great trying saving tackles as well as bringing the ball back from kicks all day at speed, Mitch Wilson at hooker whose dummy half and kicking and chase game was top rate from start to finish, which has been the case all season and Max Bovis who was the best player on the field and much deservedly received the Man of the Match award. “Max defended solidly at five-eighth knocking anyone over running his way and absolutely cut the Hawks defence to shreds with every touch he had, they had no answer for him and were troubled all game trying to contain him. “A great end for a great year for Max,” said Mr McParlane. The 13-1s regrouped back at Woy Woy Leagues Club and were sized up for their premiers jackets. Scott Jones had a few words to say, followed by coach Mick who made special mention of and gave thanks to the two 121s players Toby Marks and John Saley who backed up for the 13’s. “Although they didn’t take the field, were never

the less an important part of the winning group,” said McParlane. “On behalf of all the Woy Woy Roosters, I would like to congratulate all the players from the 11-3s squad, coach John Faulkner, manager Therese Gane, trainers Scott Jones and Hayden Fuller and all the players from the 13-1s, coach Mick Bovis, managers Belinda Thompson and Melissa Moore, trainers Aaron McLean and Mark “Snappa” Wilson on their success and a great win. “Thanks for all your efforts throughout the year you have all been outstanding representatives of the Club and played the game in the spirit it should be played; you should be very proud. “Thank you to all the supporters who came out to watch both teams. As well as the two teams playing in the grand finals, the Roosters had three other boys who officiated as touch judges in grand finals over the weekend; Ethan Whitfield, Mitch Wolfe coach of our Under-6s and Sean Downey one of our Under15s, great effort boys well done. “As Hayden Fuller said to me early Saturday morning, ‘there is nothing like grand final day, it’s a great day, grand-final day’. “No truer words have you spoken, Hayden, and I couldn’t agree with you more. “What a great weekend, it will take a while for the smile to leave my face, I’m so happy for all the boys.”

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Dredging plans for The Entrance Channel

y o n g Council is finalising plans to bring the dredge back to The Entrance Channel for the ﬁrst time since May, 2010.

Council is expecting to move the dredge into the channel by the end of August, where it will remain until the start of October. The dredge is currently sitting in Wallarah Creek at San Remo, where it was

put back into the water after being removed and transported to Council’s Charmhaven Depot to undergo out of water maintenance. “The dredging works will involve the removal of anywhere between 30,000 to 80,000 cubic metres of sand from the channel,” said Council’s natural areas operations manager Mr Luke Sulkowski. “Although it is open at the moment, dredging will mean we can realign the channel and assist in

preventing closure of the channel. “On this occasion, we will be concentrating on dredging a large section at the southern side of the channel,” said Mr Sulkowski. The sand spoil collected as a result of the dredging works would be used to renourish the northern side of the channel near Karagi Park and Dunleith Caravan Park at The Entrance North. “There has been erosion occurring over the last 12

months at this location,” said Mr Sulkowski “Our ﬁrst priority is normally to place the sand on The Entrance North Beach, but there is a large beach there at the moment; although we may still revert to placing sand there should we sufﬁciently nourish the northern side of the channel. “Dredging the channel and removing sand not only assists in the tidal interchange between the ocean and the lake, it also

helps to nourish other areas and allow for the establishment of dunes and offshore sand banks to help reduce the potential effects of erosion,” said Mr Sulkowski. Work is expected to occur six days a week. “It’s good to see that dredging will again start to realign the channel and help provide closure before the summer season,” said member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson. “Council has been doing

a great job managing the channel over many years and I believe the latest works will again improve the amenity of this popular tourism venue,” Mr Thomson said. Council is currently finalising operational matters before setting an official start date for the dredge to return to the channel. Media releases, 15 Aug 2012 Wyong Council Media David Gardiner, Office of Craig Thomson MP

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investigations says the security arrangements over documents were inadequate. “In my response to FWA, I indicated that documents that existed that would clear me had gone missing or were destroyed. “KPMG’s review conﬁrms this. “I have said on many occasions that FWA did not consider all relevant documents and evidence. “This position is also vindicated in other ﬁndings, that: ‘FWA did not consider all potential sources of information…’, and that ‘FWA did not have protocols in place for the collection and retention

Union personnel, including media reports regarding the police investigation into Kathy Jackson, further vindicate my position that the FWA investigation and report were grossly deﬁcient and inaccurate. “While KPMG says it could not ‘identify any indications of potential interference in the HSU investigations’, KPMG also says FWA VicePresident Lawler’s records were not made available. “This ﬁnding by KPMG therefore, must be left open, given the investigation by Victorian Police into this matter,” said Mr Thomson.

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yong Council has released a reminder to residents that not the public a chance to the mayor) to enable increase from 10 to 11. If the vote to the only will they have the chance to vote for councillors on change this process if they the election of ﬁve Saturday, September 8, but they can also vote on the way a wish,” Mr Whittaker said. Councillors from the two referendum question is no, the elected council On election day, the wards?” mayor is elected in the future.

fellow councillors. “Currently, the mayor of Wyong Shire is decided on a yearly basis by a vote from Councillors,” general manager Mr Michael Whittaker said. “The Local

Government Act dictates mayors elected by Councillors can only serve a 12 month term and they must renominate should they wish to be considered for another year. “This referendum gives

public will be asked to answer either yes or no to the following question; “Do you favour the election of the Mayor by electors for a four year term and an increase of the number of Councillors from 10 to 11 (including

If the majority vote to will continue to determine the referendum question the mayor on a yearly is yes, the mayor would basis and the number of be elected by the public Councillors will remain for a four-year term at 10. starting from the 2016 Media release, 27 Aug 2012 Local Government Wyong Council Media elections, and the number of councillors would

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Liberals win B Ward

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Labor Party wins A Ward – Greens miss out

ember for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson has said the allegations of documents’. “New matters and claims against him in the ﬁndings of the Fair Work Australia (FWA) report have been completely discredited by concerning investigations into key Health Services the KPMG advisory group review.

investigation standards and procedures, document and case management protocols and insufficient appropriately qualified and experienced personnel. “When you consider that the investigator based his conclusions on blatant assertions, this review by KPMG makes a complete mockery of the so called investigation by FWA. “Right from the outset, I have said that the investigation by Fair Work Australia was flawed. “This review confirms my concerns. “One of the many findings dealing with deficiencies in the conduct of the FWA

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“I am vindicated” said Craig Thomson The review by KPMG was initially commissioned after concerns were raised that FWA were taking too long to investigate financial mismanagement issues. “The spurious allegations and claims against me in the findings of the Fair Work Australia report have been completely discredited by the KPMG review,” said Mr Thomson. “I am vindicated and the FWA report is totally discredited. “The key findings of the KPMG review are that the investigations by FWA were hampered by the absence of relevant

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he Liberal Party were in front for B Ward with 9,788 votes in Lloyd Taylor, is likely to the Wyong Council election at the time the Wyong Regional gain a seat, with 14.53 per cent of the formal Chronicle went to press. vote and a quota of 0.87. Current B Ward The B Ward Liberal and most recent mayor ticket Cr Lisa Matthews Cr Party led by Cr Lynne Cr Bob Graham is is certain to serve another Independent Webster, was in front certain to serve another term, with 20.48 per cent Doug Eaton, Wyong longest with 26.60 per cent of term with 20.98 per cent of the formal votes and a Council’s serving councillor, has the formal vote and a of the formal vote and a quota of 1.23. quota of 1.60. quota of 1.26. Save Tuggerah Lake’s just 9.67 per cent of the B Ward Independent B Ward ALP head of B Ward party, led by Mr formal vote and could

potentially miss out on a seat with a quota of 0.58. It’s still too close to call and that ﬁfth seat could go to Tyson May, the number two person on the Liberal Party ticket. The B Ward Central Coast Greens have missed out on a seat,

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September 20, 2012 - GRANDSTAND - P9

AFL junior girls receive awards

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Norah Head Hockey raised $12,000 for charity

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Lakes Junior AFL players, Charlotte Craine and Rachel Blade, will both receive a club achievement award at Tom Barney Oval on Sunday, October 7.

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The two 12-year-olds are still playing for Northern Lakes Power six years after they first registered as Auskickers. “The AFL is really pushing the participation of females in our sport, and it is wonderful to see that one of our local clubs is also supporting this,” said AFL NSW manager Mr Simon Smyth. Northern Lakes Power Juniors president Mr Damian Webber said he was proud of both girls’ achievements. “The girls are a valuable part of our Australian Football community. “It’s their dedication to the game and the club that makes them special. “The club has watched their skills develop over the past six years and they have grown into amazing young

women. “Our club is very proud of their achievements,” said Mr Webber. Charlotte recently represented the Central Coast in the inaugural girls’ side at the annual Challenge Cup day against Newcastle, defeating the side 14.13 to 0.0. “Her love of the game has seen Charlotte expand her skills to include a position as

club umpire this year,” said Mr Smyth. “Rachel is a special needs student who loves getting out on the field and playing with her friends. “She looks forward to the weekly training session and most of all running out onto the field in her blue and white Guernsey; and she has a fantastic right boot,” said Mr Smyth.

orah Head P a n t h e r s Hockey Club has raised almost $12,000 from its McGrath Foundation Charity Week held from Tuesday, August 14, to Sunday, August 19, which saw members of the club wearing pink for the week’s matches.

“We have over 200 members in our club, from the youngest members, who are six years old, to our eldest member, who turns 70 this year,” said club member Ms Mel Moore. “We are the first ever to hold such event in Central Coast Hockey.

“I secured some sponsors that covered the cost of the shirts, with their logos on the back and in turn after the round had completed, they were sold off to club members and the money went straight to the McGrath Foundation. “We wore pink shirts and pink socks to mark this occasion instead of our normal blue and yellow that we usually wear. “We had a busy week with cake stalls, sausage sizzles, gifts, raffles and a special silent auction of a 2012 signed and framed Kookaburras (men’s hockey team) Olympic squad shirt, which reached the total figure of $950. “All the cakes for the stall were donated by our generous club members

who were only too happy to help raise funds for the McGrath Foundation that help fund breast care nurses across Australia. “Our raffle consisted of many donated prizes, such as our first prize; a signed Casey Eastham Hockey stick (Captain of the women’s Australian hockey team). “Second prize was a signed shirt, also by Casey, that was very kindly donated by Gosford Hockey Club. “Our round was a complete success and we ended up raising $11,315.33 for the foundation. “I, alongside our club president, met with the cofounder of the foundation, Tracy Bevan last week and presented her with a cheque,” said Ms Moore.

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Tall Timbers host Pony Club Rally Day by Tanya McGovern

all Timbers Pony Club held its monthly Rally Day on Sunday, August 5, on the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grounds at Walker Park, Ourimbah.

your speed and control for sporting and mounted games and dressage,â&#x20AC;? he said. Tall Timbers Pony Club encourages the family of members to participate in events such as the Rally Day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The beauty of pony club is that, you as a parent can come with no knowledge about horses at all and you will learn with your children,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Woodhead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We encourage parents to get out in the paddock and help run activities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great opportunity to get out there with the kids and spend time with them, doing something they love, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to spend a day and it is really not that much work.â&#x20AC;? Mr Woodhead said he and his family have been members of Tall Timbers Pony Club for over 10 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, every year, falls on a Rally Day,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Woodhead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have not had a Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day free for 10 years, but coming here [to the Rally

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Day] on Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day is fantastic, I still have a ball of a day every year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My eldest child is now 22, she is no longer doing pony club anymore, but there are a lot of kids who will stay here until theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 25. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They often get quite disappointed that they can no longer ride as part of the pony club because they really do love the atmosphere,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Woodhead. Author, parent and Tall Timbers Pony Club secretary Karen Wood said that pony club provides a beneficial learning experience for children within a fun and well-structured environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gives them a really strong foundation with horses that is really focussed on safety and bonding with your horse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of our Olympians came through the pony club system, it is really well structured,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Wood. Heather McDonald, a parent, said that pony club provided the children with

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Central Coast Alliance candidates now unable to stand for Council election

osford Cr Peter Freewater has said so long to local government after his nine candidate party failed to submit its nomination forms in time.

All of the nomination forms for Central Coast Alliance were completed and handed to one of the candidates on Cr Freewaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ticket to submit while he was in Scotland supporting his son in the world championships of highland dancing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This person decided to wait until half an hour before the close of nominations to submit the paperwork and then realised that they hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t brought the form with all the candidatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; signatures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Subsequently, they went home to look for it and

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by the time they got back, nominations had closed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Therefore, not only did they not submit the group nomination, they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t submit [the forms for] any of the candidates at all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it - all over red rover,â&#x20AC;? said Cr Freewater. The person handling the nominations for the Central Coast Alliance came into the ofďŹ ce of Ducks Crossing Publications shortly after nominations had closed to cancel booked advertising in view of missing the deadline. He said he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;devastatedâ&#x20AC;? in missing the

nominations by one minute and was too upset to make further comment. Number ďŹ ve on the ticket Mr Jake Cassar said he was disappointed and it was unfortunate it was left until the last half an hour. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess the whole group should take some responsibility to a point. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remarkable how it could come down to those last few minutes, but rules are rules. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The real losers in this are the community because I think we had a really, really great team of genuine community leaders that are

out there in the community making a difference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Me personally, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not deterred from any of the things Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing for the environment and social justice,â&#x20AC;? he said. Cr Freewater said he had worked hard for the last four years to clean up Gosford Council and had made a pretty good ďŹ st of it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I saved Coastal Open Space System (COSS) from getting a recreation zoning that would allow sporting ďŹ xtures and hotels; I got the entrance [to Brisbane Water] dredged so boats wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get trashed on the rocks; I helped secure Bambara. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I showed the community that they can stand up to Gosford Council and

expose them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also played a major role in the retiring of the general manager and so now we can make a clean start with a new one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My concern is that many of the old councillors will still be there and I believe it would be better if the new Council were to grow out of fresh, fertile soil. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So with this in mind, please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vote Labor, Liberal, Central Coast First or Craig Doyle; youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just be throwing the same old fertiliser on the new general manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Kate da Costa and Hillary Morris would be excellent councillors if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind the fact that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Greens.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank all those people in the community that have supported me and written to me or called me to thank me for things Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really good to hear people say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;thank youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just sorry I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be there for another term to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;keep up the good ďŹ ghtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,â&#x20AC;? said Cr Freewater. He said he would now be able to return to being a marine scientist and spending more time with his family. Email, 9 Aug 2012 Peter Freewater, HorsďŹ eld Bay Kaitlin Watts, 10 Aug 2012 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

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osford residents are required to vote for their preferred local government candidates on Saturday, September 8.

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o s f o r d Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Centre team is developing a concept and speciďŹ cations for a 21st Century Learning and Enterprise Centre in conjunction with a new City Library.

the performance of the Council and its delivery of services, ďŹ nancial and management plans and its annual budget. The work of Councillors is voluntary and a small allowance is paid to compensate them for the cost of attending the many Council meetings and carrying out their civic duties. Each September the Council also elects one of its members to the ofďŹ ce of mayor. The mayor chairs all Council meetings and is chief spokesperson and civic leader. Candidates for the Gosford Council local government elections were asked to provide 250 words about what they have done and will do for Gosford. See pages 5-9 for their responses.

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majority of kids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are all very responsible, caring for their horses, and they are knowledgeable about horse safety,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Woodhead. The Rally Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule began with a circuit of flatwork activities in the morning, including classes on proper horse care, dressage, jumping, an introduction to horse racing and unmounted games. Mr Woodhead stressed the necessity of flatwork in controlled, safe horse riding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a pony club way of doing things, which is all driven by safety of the kids and horses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one should send their dog to dog training; they should instead go to training with their dog. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The same thing also applies to horse riding, that is what all flatwork is for. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flatwork essentially teaches the rider and the horse to understand one another, this then translates into your good speeds for show jumping, your control for show jumping,

â&#x20AC;&#x153;You get the little kids, tiny kids, and they are beautifully behaved, sit quietly, understanding the need for it, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excellent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is the sort of stuff, community, without doubt, that we love to do,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Woodhead. In the afternoon, club members participated in a number of sporting activities, including the keyhole bounce, stockmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race, mounted games and show jumping. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the afternoon we typically do the sporting events, preparing for the next Interclub Day,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Woodhead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also do specialities; we might do polo crosse, mounted games and show jumping at a Rally Day,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mr Woodhead said that the sporting events are often the highlight of the day for the children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I liked riding my horse and the sporting games,â&#x20AC;? said 9 year old Sara De Mouilpied. Pony club member Annabelle Dunk said her favourite activity of the day was the keyhole bounce. Jessie Cooper, aged nine, and Skye Regan, aged eight, said they both enjoyed being graded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I loved the show jumping with my horse today,â&#x20AC;? said Stephanie Cooper, aged six. Tall Timbers Pony Club is looking forward to the yearly Jamboree, to be held at Morisset Showground, Morisset in mid-November. Pony clubs in the region will camp at Morisset Showground for two days of competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pony club is really something to encourage kids to have a go at horses, to learn, and just have a fun,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Woodhead.

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The Rally Day, which ran from 8.30am to 3.30pm, brought together club members for a day of horse riding basics, fun sporting games and events. The clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rally Days run once a month on the first Sunday of the month. Interclub Days, where pony club members converge on the grounds of a nominated club within Zone 24 and compete against one another, are also held once a month. Tall Timbers Pony Club is located in Zone 24, along with Mangrove Mountain Pony Club, Bouddi Pony Club, Wyong Pony Club and Matcham Pony Club. The pony clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rally Days are modelled on the layout of Interclub Days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every Interclub Day works on the same concept [as the Rally Day],â&#x20AC;? said Tall Timbers Pony Club president Mr Steven Woodhead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be morning events, which will be competition of rider class or a rider action, or a hunter class, and there will be sporting events in the afternoon; barrels, flagging races, ball races, all those different exciting things,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Woodhead. Tall Timbers Pony Club, which has approximately 60 members, ranging in age from as young as five years to 25 years old, focuses on safety, participation, community, and fun. Mr Woodhead said that a sense of responsibility and maturity was needed in children who ride horses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pony club kids here are vastly different to the

â&#x20AC;&#x153;a sense of the level theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to achieveâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The younger ones want to be like the older ones, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a lot of team spirit,â&#x20AC;? said Ms McDonald. Mr Woodhead also challenged the perceived exclusivity of pony club, stating that pony club welcomes everyone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people seem to think that pony club is a very exclusive club but it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the case in Australia,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Woodhead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got an electrician, single-parents, IT workers, an ophthalmologist, a racehorse trainer, a sign writer, a horticulturist, a mechanic, a real mix of people that make up Tall Timbers,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Woodhead. Tall Timbers Pony Club members also regularly attend local events, including the Ourimbah Anzac Day march each year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every year we participate in local events in the area, such as the Anzac Day march down to Ourimbah RSL Club, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real point of pride,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Woodhead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always have a fantastic turnout; the club really does support [local events]. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year we had 20 to 26 odd riders riding [in the Anzac Day parade]. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always present a wreath. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year, the day was the first time in years that we had great weather, so we were able to do the parade with the horses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every year, even if we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been able to ride the horses, we still send kids along to the ceremony and present wreaths, even unmounted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolutely fantastic, the turn out from the kids makes you incredibly proud.

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Council to revise Town Centre lease

osford Council will enter into negotiations with Commercial HG with a view to revising their current lease agreement for the Town Centre building.

Following Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successful purchase of the Town Centre building principally for commuter car parking, an Expression of Interest was issued for potential operators to conduct activities in the building.

awaited City Library within a reasonable timeframeâ&#x20AC;?. Kiibbleplex is the building now used

the Central Coast have to commute to Sydney or Newcastle for work when they could do their job just a well in Gosford,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Ms Worthy-Jennings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The NBN will provide the speed and reliability needed to have confidence in a telework hub like Kibbleplex.â&#x20AC;? As well as commuters, the many small businesses on the Coast will be offered space for hire by the day, week or month. Businesses can take advantage of broadband services on an occasional basis without the cost of signing up at home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the way people will work in the future, and we could start the ball rolling in Gosford,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Worthy-Jennings.

On December 6 last year, Council resolved that â&#x20AC;&#x153;subject to development consent, Council enter into a lease with Commercial HQ (trading as City Markets Gosford Pty Ltd) to lease the ground ďŹ&#x201A;oor of the Gosford Town Centre buildingâ&#x20AC;?.

A formal lease was entered into on February 1 specifying the â&#x20AC;&#x153;permittedâ&#x20AC;? use as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the operation of markets, outlet stores and specialty shopsâ&#x20AC;? on the ground ďŹ&#x201A;oor. Council reformed the City Centre Team with the aim to revitalise the â&#x20AC;&#x153;heartâ&#x20AC;? of

Gosford, its CBD. One of the immediate projects identiďŹ ed was the redevelopment of the ďŹ rst ďŹ&#x201A;oor of Park Central with a new state of the art City library, business incubatortelework space and a university presence. The team is undertaking market research for speciďŹ c uses and engaging with stakeholders.

A key stakeholder is Commercial HQ as lessee of the ground ďŹ&#x201A;oor. The lessee has invested in the building through refurbishment works on the ground to restore damage caused when previous owners and tenants vacated. In the current economic climate, the lessee has not been successful in attracting retail operators (particularly

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;market operatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) to the complex, but still retains a valid lease. Discussions with the lessee had centred on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed uses and whether the original intended uses on the ground ďŹ&#x201A;oor were complementary. Gosford Council Agenda ENV.74, 4 Sep 2012

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Union

Kariong knock out Gosford in Rugby Union Preliminary final by Larry Thomson

ariong First Grade Rugby Union team moved in to the 2012 First Grade Grand Final, when they defeated Gosford by 41 points to 28 in the Preliminary Final at Woy Woy Oval on Saturday, September 15.

In a see-sawing match, both teams put on a display of exciting rugby before Kariong scored two late tries to cement their win. The game kicked off in quite breezy conditions, with Gosford having the advantage of that breeze in the first half. The opening stages of the match were quite even, with both teams having periods of attack and also sustained defence. Within the first six minutes of the match, Gosford had kicked three penalty goals. Due to various Kariong infringements, Gosford centre Tim Hill kicked the three penalty goals for Gosford to take an early 9-0 lead. It was not long before Kariong hit back with a backline try. The ball was spread across the field by the Kariong backs before winger Josh Botero crossed in the corner for the try in the ninth minute. The try was converted from near touch by halfback

Scott Hanley and the Gosford lead was reduced to 9-7. Kariong followed this try up with their second soon after. Five-eight Mitchell Clay crossed for the try and Kariong took the lead in the match for the first time at the 16 minute mark. Kariong went further ahead soon after, when Kariong fullback Derick Peachey made a 20 metre run across field to score a try that put Kariong firmly in control of the match. Kariong completed a good first half when, in the 32nd minute, they scored a length of the field try. Gosford were on attack close to the Kariong try line when the ball was turned over. Kariong spread the ball wide and, after passing through several hands, the ball went to fullback Derick Peachey who completed the length of the field try. Suddenly, the score had become Kariong 24 Gosford 9 and things were looking bright for the Kariong team. Just before halftime, Kariong crossed for their fifth try in the first half when winger Josh Botero scored his second try. This try took Kariong to the halftime break with a lead of 29-9. With the assistance of the breeze in the second half, it seemed the match was theirs. Kariong had several

good players in the first half. Fullback Derick Peachey was dangerous every time he touched the ball, while in the forwards prop Shannon Beavan, and locks Trent Baker and Blake Silvester, were always in the thick of the action. Just when things seemed ominous for Gosford, they hit back. Flanker Andrew Moseley crossed in the corner to get the second half going. This made the score Kariong 29 Gosford 14. Firstly, Adam Carlisle scored a try which was converted by Tim Hill which made the score 29-21. Gosford maintained the attack when centre Jarrod Christensen took an intercept 10 metres from his own line and raced the 90 metres to score under the posts. Despite being chased hard, he was able to evade the defenders to cross under the posts. So with the conversion of this try by Tim Hill, Gosford had reduced the score to Kariong 29 Gosford 28 at the 16th minute of the second half. The best players for Gosford during this period were flankers Andrew Moseley and Adrian Davis, prop Grant Sullivan and winger Chris Heap. For the next 15 minutes, the action on the scoreboard stopped. Both teams had their chances to post points, but

“The U19 Preliminary Final was a close and dour battle throughout,” he said. The Entrance was able to outlast Woy Woy by 108. “There was absolutely nothing in this match. “Woy Woy led by 8-3 at

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it was not to be. Gosford almost scored as a result of the charge down while Kariong went close on a couple of occasions. No points were scored until the 30th minute of the second half, and with time running out, Kariong maintained their one point lead. In the 32nd minute of the half, fullback Derick Peachey finished an attacking move by scoring his third try in the match. This was converted and Kariong had jumped to a handy 36-28 lead. Almost immediately, another sustained attack saw centre Auina Junior cross for an unconverted try, and Kariong had secured the win. This made the final score Kariong 41 Gosford 28. “Kariong deserved the win, and the match itself was probably one of the most exciting Finals matches in recent years,” said Thomson. “Both teams gave it their all and put on a display of great rugby. “However, it is Kariong who move on play Avoca Beach in the 2012 First Grade Final at Morry Breen Oval,” said Thomson. Ourimbah defeated Terrigal in the Second Grade Preliminary Final by 23-8. Ourimbah went to the halftime break leading by 13-8 so the match was still up for grabs at that stage. Good play by Ourimbah kept Terrigal scoreless in the second half and they themselves were able to cross for their second try for the match in that period. Ourimbah will continue on and meet Avoca Beach in the Second Grade Grand Final. Avoca Beach reached the Third Grade Grand Final when their team defeated Kariong by 36-5 in the Preliminary Final. Avoca Beach was always in control and the further the match went on the stronger they became. They were able to race in five tries. “Avoca Beach fiveeight Mitch Farag had an excellent game and scored 21 individual points for his team,” said Thomson.

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Avoca win Rugby Union Major Semi voca Beach d e f e a t e d Kariong in the Central Coast Rugby Union Major Semifinal by 26 points to 17 at Woy Woy Oval on Saturday, September 8.

The opening 20 minutes saw both teams attempt to take control but it was Kariong who had much of the territorial advantage in the early stages. They camped themselves in Avoca Beach territory through good attacking play. They were rewarded early with a penalty goal to halfback Scott Hanley to take 3-0 lead at the five minute mark. Avoca Beach had to substitute prop Luke Sheridan early on but he returned to the field later in the half. After a series of plays down the touchline, winger

Matt Maloney crossed for a try in the corner at the 10 minute mark but was unable to convert it. Avoca Beach had taken the lead by 5-3 in what was developing into an even tussle. It was Kariong who were to score next and regain the lead. It was their ability to turn defence into attack that resulted in this try. After getting the ball on their own try line, fullback Derrick Peachey raced down the touchline before passing to his supporting winger who kicked ahead. Five-eight Mitchell Clay dived on to the ball over the try line for a try in the 21st minute. The try was converted by Hanley and Kariong went to the lead by 10- 5. Within five minutes of this try, Kariong were to score again. After a heavily contested ruck, flanker Afele Tongia grabbed the ball and

crashed over for a try adjacent to the posts. The try was also converted by Scott Hanley and, at the 25th minute, Kariong had taken a handy 17-5 lead. Avoca Beach kicked two vital penalty goals later in the first half which got them back into the match on the scoreboard prior to half time. At half time, Kariong led by 17-11. Kariong had several good players in the first half including number eight Moana Talakia and flanker Afele Tongia were big and strong for the whole 40 minutes. They were well supported by lock Trent Baker and fullback Derrick Peachey. Avoca Beach started the second half well. They were well and truly back into the match early in the half when replacement forward Chad Martin crossed for a try in the 10th

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minute. This unconverted try made the score 17-16 in favour of Kariong, and suddenly, it was anyone’s match. This remained the score for a quite a while during the second half. The game developed into a dour battle, with neither side giving an inch and both sides finding it hard to make any inroads. Avoca Beach had several good players during this period. Fullback Jacob Briggs was dangerous with the ball while prop Luke Sheridan was strong all game despite receiving several knocks. Winger Tom Murphy ran hard all game, while fellow locks Peter Steele and Adam Winter led from the front all day. Avoca Beach kicked a penalty goal at the 27th minute to grab the lead. This penalty goal by Matt Maloney took Avoca Beach to the lead by 19-17. Avoca Beach at this stage won several Kariong lineouts, and were gaining valuable possession.

nder the leadership of newly elected president Mr Neil King, Mooney Mooney Bowling Club has embarked on a program to attract both new and experienced bowlers to become playing members of the Club. The

program

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a guaranteed prize money pool of $2000 for the Club’s Singles and Pairs Championships, the introduction of jackpots for Wednesday and Saturday Social Bowls, payment of bonuses to Pennant players, the running of Bowls Development Days, the provision of regular coaching and the creation of the Club’s own website. “Mooney Mooney Bowling Club has the natural beauty of its surrounds and

operates out of a modern clubhouse with an award winning restaurant,” said Mr King. “However to survive, the Club needs to grow its membership and playing strength. “I believe that the program we have put in place offers enormous benefits to both new and experienced bowlers and I can assure a warm welcome will be extended to all new members,” said Mr King.

Central Coast Sports History Central Coast Grandstand will include articles on the history of various sports on the Coast, with photographs where possible, subject to space available in each edition. Many of our readers have shown a great deal of interest in having historical information included in our papers and while sport is usually about here and now, we should not forget

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struggle in the final stages of the game. Northlakes proved most convincing in recording a very comfortable win over Kariong in the Third Grade Major Semifinal, running out winners by 36 points to 10. Northlakes got away to an excellent start and had crossed for two tries in the opening few minutes. Kariong scored a try in each half but it was Northlakes who were the most penetrative throughout the match and were able to cross for a total of five tries and were worthy winners. In an even match, Terrigal won the U19 Major Semifinal when they defeated Woy Woy by 12 points to 5. Woy Woy scored first and went to the halftime break leading by 5-0. Terrigal were playing structured rugby in the forwards and they were rewarded with two tries in the second half. They were able to hold out for a 12-5 victory.

Adrenathon at Glenworth Valley

by Wayne Hughes

Kariong missed penalty shots at goal at the 22nd and 30th minutes so things were simply not going their way. The score remained at 19-17 until almost the final minutes of the match, when Avoca Beach secured the game with a good try. A good run by centre Dan Reihana saw him pass to supporting player Matt Hipwell, who crossed for the match winning try. The try was converted and Avoca Beach had won the match by 26 points to 17. The Second Grade Major Semifinal was a tight struggle from start to finish. Avoca Beach defeated Ourimbah by 14 points to 7. It was a battle royal in the first half and both teams went to the halftime break locked at nil all. Avoca Beach gained the ascendancy slowly in the second half and they were able to score two converted tries to go to a 14 points to nil lead with time running out. Ourimbah scored in the final 10 minutes and it became a desperate

by Larry Thomson

he Adrenathon will be on again this year at Glenworth Valley from October 13 to 14, and will this year raise funds for the Make A Wish Foundation.

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animal component. The navigation race will be longer (up to 16 km for competitor mode and 6-8 km for fun mode) and tougher, concentrating on physical and mental challenges at the way points.

September 20, 2012 - GRANDSTAND - P13

Mariners

Mariners pre-season draw with Melbourne Victory by Central Coast Mariners

entral Coast Mariners fought out a 1-1 draw with Melbourne Victory in their Hyundai A-League pre-season match at Knox Grammar School, Wahroonga on Sunday, September 16.

An early Patrick Zwaanswijk goal was cancelled out by Archie Thompson’s well taken effort in the 61st minute. The Mariners dominated all aspects of the first half, applying consistent pressure all over the pitch. Despite an evenly matched second period, Thompson capitalised on his opportunity and levelled out the friendly play in front of approximately 2000 fans. Tom Rogic, playing in behind Troy Hearfield and Mitchell Duke, started the game brightly and was instrumental from the first minute of play. Rogic pushed an early chance just wide before forcing Tando Velaphi into a save on his second attempt, which resulted in a corner. In trademark fashion, the Mariners converted the set piece taken by Adriano Pellegrino. An in-swinging corner was tucked away neatly off the head of Zwaanswijk to give Graham Arnold’s team a third minute lead. For the opening 10 minutes, the Mariners held almost all the ball and looked dangerous down the left wing through neat interplay between Josh Rose, Rogic and Mitchell Duke. In the 18th minute, there was more action for the Mariners as a precise cross by Duke from the right found the head of McGlinchey at the back post.

Tomas Rogic Photo: John Dewberry-Central Coast Mariners

The New Zealand international leapt above the defence, and was only denied by the outstretched arm of Velaphi. Five minutes later, the Mariners were unlucky not to double their lead as Velaphi dropped a simple cross in front of goals. Fortunately for the former Perth custodian, his teammates scrambled the ball to safety. In the 34th minute, the Mariners again nearly netted via Duke, who controlled a flat powerful ball on his chest before swivelling to fire a confident volley just over the crossbar. The Mariners kicked off the second half unchanged, with the Victory substituting James Jeggo and Tando Velaphi for Leigh Broxham and Lawrence Thomas respectively.

Ange Postecoglou’s halftime words clearly worked with the Victory emerging from the Knox change rooms an entirely different, and more difficult, prospect in the second stanza. A greater share of possession and pressure finally told for Melbourne, with Thompson, fresh off the plane from the Middle East where he scored against Lebanon, levelling proceedings just after the hour mark. Picking the ball up in the Mariners 18-yardbox, Thompson delicately chipped an advancing Mathew Ryan to restore parity to the clash. Both teams found it difficult to create clear-cut opportunities to take the lead thereafter, however, the final five minutes of the match were of great interest

to the gallery. As the game began to stretch out, the two teams swapped attacks and provided end-to-end action but neither side could manage to land the killer

blow. Post-match, Central Coast Mariners left back Josh Rose said he felt his side was well worth their one goal lead at the half time interval.

“I think we dominated the first 45 and had a couple of chances,” Rose said. “[We] probably should have gone into the break a few more up than 1-0, but it’s pre-season so these are the things we’ve got to work on.” Rose also took time to praise the efforts and performances of two of the youngsters Graham Arnold deployed in his first 11 on Sunday; Trent Sainsbury and Mitchell Duke. “‘Sains’ (Trent Sainsbury) has done well right from the first game in New Caledonia,” he said. “He’s stepping up quite well and filling ‘Wilko’s’ (Alex Wilkinson’s) shoes which is a great sign for us. “Also, I thought ‘Dukey’ (Mitchell Duke) did well. “He battled hard up front and won a lot of ball for us. “He was probably unlucky not to score but he is coming along great as well,” he said. Central Coast Mariners 1 (Zwaanswijk 3’) Melbourne Victory 1 (Thompson 61’) Knox Grammar School, Wahroonga Crowd: Approximately 2000

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Mariners

Mariners destroy Premier League teams by Central Coast Mariners

entral Coast M a r i n e r s continued their preseason preparations in fine fashion, defeating Central Coast Football Select (CCFS) 7-0 at Bluetongue Stadium on Thursday, September 6.

Goals from John Hutchinson, Adam Kwasnik, Troy Hearfield, Trent Sainsbury, Joey Gibbs, and a brace from young striker Mitchell Duke sealed the victory for the yellow and navy against a spirited Select side. Graham Arnold’s men dominated from the outset and had a few half chances to take an early lead. Bernie Ibini came close with some impressive footwork inside the box but couldn’t get a clean shot away.

Pedj Bojic Photo:John Dewberry Central Coast Mariners

Only moments later, Troy Hearfield had a great chance to open the scoring for Central Coast when he was the recipient of a dangerous Josh Rose cross. Unfortunately, Hearfield sent the ball just wide of the post. Mitchell Duke opened the scoring for the Mariners nine minutes in, teaming up

with Pedj Bojic following his marauding run down the right flank. John Hutchinson added to the scoreboard in the 30th minute as he blasted home an outstanding strike from outside the box. Duke added another goal to his name 37 minutes in as he fired his shot past the gloveman Luke Gunn from

just outside the area. Substitute Adam Kwasnik was in the action soon after as he slammed the woodwork from a long way out. Not to be denied, Kwasnik curled a wonderful effort into the goal in the 42nd minute. CCFS’s Matthew Hogan was handed an opportunity to peg one back for Lawrie

McKinna’s side but failed to trouble Central Coast custodian Mat Ryan with his effort. Hearfield finished the first half in style for the Mariners, finding the net just before the half time whistle. Due to the ongoing local finals series which many of the Select representatives are involved in, CCFS fielded a completely different 11 in the second stanza. Nevertheless, the Mariners continued to control the pace of the game after the break, and Trent Sainsbury headed the ball into the net following an Adriano Pellegrino corner in the 48th minute. Joey Gibbs rounded out the scoring for Central Coast from close range six minutes before referee Adam Gehrig’s full time whistle. While pleased with his side’s performance, Mariners head coach

Graham Arnold said the real winner on the night was the Central Coast football community. Nearly 1500 fans enjoyed the match at a balmy Bluetongue Stadium. “We performed well and these matches are great for our local community,” Arnold said. “It is fantastic to be able to give local players the opportunity to play against the professionals at Bluetongue Stadium and the Club will be looking to keep this tradition going next year.” Central Coast Mariners 7 (Duke 9’, 37’, Hutchinson 30’, Kwasnik 42’, Hearfield 45+1’, Sainsbury 48’, Gibbs 84’) Central Coast Football Select 0 Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford Crowd: 1430

Mariners loss prepares Adelaide for Bunyodkor by Central Coast Mariners

entral Coast Mariners were beaten 2-0 by a battle ready Adelaide United outfit in their first pre-season clash of the year against a Hyundai A-League opponent on Wednesday, September 12.

With their 2012 AFC Champions League quarterfinal first-leg against Uzbek giants Bunyodkor approaching, John Kosmina’s men were primed for the Hindmarsh Stadium meeting having already enjoyed a series of

tough tests against other A-League rivals. With the Mariners playing their first friendly against an A-League outfit, the Reds’ extra match sharpness was evident as left-back Cassio and striker Sergio van Dijk fired the home team to the win. The Mariners were not without their chances in the City of Churches, and it was Central Coast’s attacking midfielder Tom Rogic who tested Reds’ custodian Eugene Galekovic twice during the first half. Former Qantas Socceroos striker Bruce Djite had two chances of

his own following Rogic’s opportunities, but he couldn’t manage to trouble Mariners’ gloveman Mathew Ryan. Ten minutes before the half-time interval young attacker Mitchell Duke fired at Galekovic, however, the respected goalkeeper was up to the task. John Hutchinson had a chance for Central Coast soon after the break, but again Galekovic denied Graham Arnold’s team. Adelaide broke the deadlock via recently naturalised Australian Cassio in the 61st minute. After Josh Rose had

his 88th minute header well saved by the busy Galekovic, van Dijk hammered home deep into stoppage time to add gloss to the score line. Mariners head coach Arnold said after the match that he knew Adelaide would be a tough proposition. “Adelaide United’s priority is [Bunyodkor], whereas ours is on October 6 against Western Sydney,” Arnold said. “The game tonight was more about Adelaide and us trying to help prepare them for next week. “It was played in good spirits and I think both

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teams got a lot out of the game. “And I thought our boys did well. “We created plenty of chances and had we taken those chances we may have won the game. “We were in it right until van Dijk scored in added time. “For our first hit-out against a team as well drilled and prepared as Adelaide, we did well.” Arnold also took time to wish Adelaide United the best of luck against Bunyodkor. “I think I speak on behalf of the entire Australian

football community when I wish Adelaide well in the Champions League,” he said. “One of our goals for next season is to make the second round of the AFC Champions League, and represent Australia and the A-League with distinction in Asia.” Meanwhile, an experimental Central Coast Mariners Youth team made up of triallists and players set to be signed to the Clubs’ National Youth League roster for 2012/13 lost 3-1 to Canberra Rockets in Canberra on Wednesday, September 12.

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Football

Wyoming conquers Men’s Premier League by Alistair Kennedy

yoming has been named the CountryNet Men’s Premier League Champions for 2012 following a tense 2-1 grand final win over Killarney District at Pluim Park on Saturday, September 15.

The win capped off a memorable day for the Wyoming club, who completed a clean sweep with both its Reserve and Third Grade teams also winning their respective premierships. Although the Wyoming team, coached by Steve Frame, went into the match as firm favourites, they were put under pressure by the young Killarney team, who had put in an outstanding performance to reach the grand final in only their

Three Captains_Luke Gale (Reserve), Marcus Steel (1st) and Chris Large (3rd) second season back in the top division. The pressure paid off in the 38th minute, when Killarney’s in-form striker, Jared Reed, curled a ball into the corner of the Wyoming net to give his team a 1-0 lead.

He was unlucky not to double the lead with the Wyoming keeper pulling off a great save. The game turned in the second half as Wyoming settled into the game and gradually took control of the match.

Eight minutes into the half, Nathan Moseley equalised from a corner by Daniel Surridge. Despite Wyoming’s continued dominance, the Killarney defence held and on several occasions threatened to score from

counter-attacks. Then, with extra-time looming, Michael Payne chipped the ball over Killarney’s goalkeeper’s head to seal a dramatic win. It was Wyoming’s fourth first grade premiership in the past nine years and the club’s ninth overall, equalling the record previously held alone by Umina. The match also marked the end of the premier league career of Marcus Steele, one of the Coast’s most popular and highlyrespected players. The inaugural Andrew French Medal for the Player of the Match was awarded to Wyoming’s Darren Cooper. Earlier, the Wyoming Reserve Grade team, coached by Michael Kennedy, had extended their domination of that competition taking out their fifth premiership in the

past seven years and their second in succession with a 1-0 win over Berkeley Vale, the goal being scored by Wyoming midfielder Mark Bellemore. The win capped a perfect season for the Tigers second team having already won the pre-season Central Coast Cup as well as the League Championship. In Third Grade, the Wyoming team, coached by Bret Lomax, caused something of an upset handing League Champions, Berkeley Vale, their second defeat of the season. The team won 2-1 after extra-time and with only 10 men following the sending off of a Wyoming player shortly before full-time. Striker Benji Gosson, 18, capped an impressive senior debut season, scoring both goals to take his season tally to 26.

Morton in Young Socceroos’ winning team by Adam Mark

entral Coast Mariner, Hayden Morton, was part of the Qantas Young Socceroos team that defeated Vietnam 4-0 in their second match of the AFF U19 Tournament at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Socceroos head coach Paul Okon made nine changes to the starting lineup from the previous match, due to the fact that his team was to play four matches in eight days. The first 30 minutes was an even contest, and Vietnam forced a couple of saves out of the Socceroos goalkeeper Paul Izzo. From then on, the Socceroos took control the game. The opening goal for the Socceroos came around the half hour mark, when Luke O’Dea passed to Ryan Edwards in the box who drew out the Vietnamese goalkeeper, Nguyen Son

Hai, and neatly slotted the ball into the back of the net. The Socceroos doubled their lead eight minutes into the second half when Morton carried the ball out of defence and, with a pinpoint pass, hit Ryan Edwards on the break down the right side. Edwards outran his opponent down the flank and dribbled into the box. The Vietnam goalkeeper came out to close down Edwards who then chipped the ball across to Jake Barker-Daish who finished

the move with a calmly taken goal. Three minutes later, the Qantas Young Socceroos extended their lead following a series of passes through the midfield. Reece Caira shot from range but was blocked by the Vietnam goalkeeper. Fortunately, Jesse Makarounas was on hand to tap in the rebound. The scoring was completed in the 83rd minute, when a Qantas Young Socceroos corner was cleared by Vietnam to

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Caira in the midfield. Caira played the ball to David Vrankovic at the far edge of the box who then headed back into the six yard box for Adam Taggart to take full advantage of and score his team’s fourth goal. After the match, Qantas Young Socceroos Paul Okon said he was much happier with performance and result compared to the opening match against Uzbekistan. “It was a tough first 30 minutes, with Vietnam putting us under a lot of pressure, trying to stop us playing out from the back. “Credit to our players that they persisted and were able to start to break them down and we got our reward with the first goal,” said Okon. “In the second half, we started very well keeping possession, moved the ball well and as a result we scored three more goals and created numerous opportunities that could have made the score line even greater. “The final score is pleasing because, as in the first game against Uzbekistan, we had the same scoring opportunities, but tonight we were able to convert them. “We look forward to the next match against Iran knowing it will be another test as we continue our preparation towards the AFC U19 Championships in UAE in November,” concluded Okon.

Match Details Qantas Young Socceroos: 4 (Ryan Edwards 30’, Jake Barker Daish 53’, Jesse Makarounas 56’, Adam Taggart 83’) Vietnam:0 Thong Nhat Stadium, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Qantas Young Socceroos line-up: Paul Izzo (gk),, Daniel Petkovski,, Jake Barker-Daish, (Corey Brown

76’), Jesse Makarounas, Riley Woodcock, Hagi Gligor (Reece Caira 46’), Hayden Morton, Ryan Edwards (C) (Adam Taggart 65 ‘),Brandon O’Neill, Luke O’Dea , David Vrankovic Substitutes Not Used: Nick Munro (gk), Jason Geria, Connor Chapman, Terry Antonis, Ben Garuccio, Mitch Cooper Yellow cards: Reece Caira 60’.

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Umina upset Gosford in Premier League Grand Final

by Val Bridge

he conclusion to the Women’s Premier League (WPL) competition had its fair share of drama and excitement as WPL runners up Umina, defeated Gosford with a penalty shootout to make club history by winning the 2012 Grand Final.

League champions, Gosford, were tipped to take out the grand final for the third consecutive year, but with Umina dominating the first 20 minutes and coming close to taking an early lead through the efforts of Umina leading goal scorer Shana Jones and striker Chelsea Campbell, the game was open with end to end football.

Gosford looked the more dangerous side as Umina backed off their intensity 30 minutes into the game and missed an opportunity to take the lead when a penalty was awarded to them that only flew over the crossbar. Scoreless at the break, Gosford took control of the game and Umina’s keeper, Emily Dixon, was called on many times to thwart the Dragons onslaught. The defence of Umina was tested continually and Umina sweeper, Danielle Harris, was constantly in demand to blunt any Gosford attack from Dragons’ striker Angela Beattie. At the final whistle the score remained at nil all and extra time was awarded. With both teams locked together it was looking likely for a penalty shootout, although Gosford was dominating play, but

unable to capitalise on their opportunities. The conclusion of extra time could not separate the two squads and the ensuing penalty shootout ended with Umina taking the Grand Final 4-3 after some excellent work by Umina keeper Emily Dixon saving the final three penalties. Umina coach Trevor Bleakley said, “What a fantastic end to a history making season for Umina”. “With ladies gathered from past and present teams, some have been with me since they were ten years old and half of them never playing premier league before. “Most never experiencing a single win in WPL before, if not all, it is a little unbelievable.”

Winners are grinners

New Premier League Player of the Match award

by Alistair Kennedy

entral Coast Football has announced the creation of a new award to be presented annually to the Player of the Match in the CountryNet Mens Premier League First Grade Grand Final.

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To be named the Andrew French Medal, the award recognises the outstanding contribution by one of the Central Coast’s most talented, durable and highlyrespected footballers. Born in Sydney in 1972, Andrew’s family moved to Killcare when he was two years old. He first played football at the age of eight with the Umina club before graduating to representative level, initially with the Central Coast U11 and U12 teams in 1983 and 1984. The family then moved to Goulburn, where Andrew’s father was involved in the relocation of the NSW Police Academy. Andrew continued to play representative football while in Goulburn and was selected in the 1985 NSW U13 Country team. In 1986, he travelled from Goulburn to Campbelltown to play in the Sydney Youth League. The following year, the French family returned to the Central Coast where, in

his busiest season to date, Andrew played club football with Umina, represented with the Coasties and then won selection in the NSW U14 team which took out that year’s National Championships. In 1988, he travelled to Sydney to play in the Sydney Croatia U15 team and was again selected in the NSW State team which retained its national title. The highlight of Andrew’s representative career came in 1989 when he was selected in the Australian Joeys (U17) team where he played alongside future Socceroos including Mark Schwarzer, Tony Popovic, Stan Lazaridis and Zelco Kalac in the 1989 Junior World Cup in Scotland. Between 1988 and 1990, he played professionally in First Grade with Sydney Croatia in the National Soccer League (NSL) competition helping the club win the State Championships in 1988 and 1989. By 1991, Andrew had set up his own business on the Central Coast and made the tough decision to step back from professional football to concentrate on his business. His final season of representative football was with the Central Coast Coasties in 1991. The following season, still aged 20, he returned to Umina where he was to play in that club’s first grade team for the next 20 years, more

than any other player in the history of the local First Division-Premier League competition. During his period with Umina, he was a major factor in the club winning six league championships and four premierships from seven grand final appearances. Despite playing the majority of his career as a midfielder or defender, Andrew was sent off just once in his entire career, and has never been suspended. He is also a three-time winner (1993, 1999 and 2000) of the prestigious Central Coast First Grade Player of the Year award, the only player to have done so. Andrew stepped down from First Grade following Umina’s success in last year’s Grand Final to spend more time with his family, wife Peta, sons Oliver (9) and Noah (7) and one-year old daughter Lara, but has resisted the temptation to hang up his boots, and has just finished his 21st straight season in Premier League with the Umina Reserve Grade team. He also has plans to resume a junior coaching role with Umina. The inaugural Andrew French Medal will be presented by Andrew at this season’s CountryNet First Grade Grand Final to be played at Pluim Park on Saturday, September 15.

September 20, 2012 - GRANDSTAND - P17

Cricket

Narara wins Champion of Champions Cricket

Ashley James receives cricket scholarship

by Aidan Cuddington

entral Coast cricketer Ashley James received a Basil Sellers Scholarship at a presentation at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday, September 6.

James, along with nine up-and-coming young cricketers, was awarded the $3000 scholarship to support her dreams of one day representing NSW and Australia. The scholarship can be used by players in a number of ways, whether it be to assist with a move from regional areas to the city to further their careers, or helping with the costs of educational and vocational pursuits. “Being awarded a Basil Sellers Scholarship is a wonderful opportunity for these young players,” said Cricket NSW chief executive Mr David Gilbert. “Not only will it help ease the financial burden of pursuing their cricketing dreams, it will also assist them in furthering educational and career opportunities outside of the game,” said Mr Gilbert. James played a role in launching and developing

the Girls 20-20 program last season and has helped inspire girls to play cricket. “Ashley finds time in her busy schedule to assist with development of younger cricketers on the Central Coast,” said Central Coast Cricket Association executive officer and zone administrator Mr Aidan Cuddington. A promising fast bowler, Ashley spearheaded the NSW bowling attack during the U18 National Championship in Ballarat, generating good pace and also making handy contributions with the bat. In the Championship Final, the 18 year old destroyed the Victorian toporder batting claiming 3-8 from five overs including a fourth batter retiring hurt after being struck on the foot. Ashley has been a fixture in NSW underage teams since making her debut for the U15s and capped her last underage championship by taking 13 wickets. James will now concentrate on improving her skills in the NSW Academy program underpinning the NSW Breakers Squad and push for NSW Second XI selection during 2012-13.

arara beat Merewether in the annual Commonwealth Bank Champion of Champions cricket match held at Mt Penang Main Oval on Sunday, September 16.

It was the third time the champions from the Central Coast and Newcastle had played for the trophy. Merewether captain Simon Moore won the toss and put Narara in on a slightly slow wicket, but this decision backfired as Narara moved to 2-135 thanks to Andrew Bull and Andrew Sainsbury putting together a great second wicket partnership. Former NSW paceman Mark Cameron bowled well for Merewether in his first competitive game for the club and is expected to have a strong presence in the

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coming season. Narara reached 5-200 in their allocated 45 overs and restricted a strong Merewether to 9-176 despite batting conditions improving as the game went on. Evergreen champion player Simon Moore gave a brief demonstration of his talents and was dismissed in the 30s. The Narara bowling attack shared the wickets around, but Jason Buckley impressed everyone with his pace and control, at one stage, having figures of 0-12 off eight overs. This is the first time a Central Coast team has won the trophy with the last two winners being CardiffBoolaroo and University of Newcastle. “The game was played in excellent spirit with both clubs doing their best to achieve a victory but both captains were happy to have had a good competitive match before their respective seasons commence,” said Central Coast Cricket association executive officer Aidan Cuddington. Narara club secretary Les Egan praised his own team’s efforts and also made mention of the sporting and supportive attitude displayed by the Merewether and Narara clubs’ players and officials. “This is what cricket is all about. “If only every game at every level was played like this,” said Mr Egan.

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P18 - GRANDSTAND - September 20, 2012

Bowls

Wyong hosts Nelson Bay bowlers

by Bob Bourke

yong Bowling Club was visited by 42 social bowlers from the Nelson Bay area on Monday, September 17, for a friendly

game of lawn bowls. Nelson Bay Diggers Bowls Club president Tom Ford thanked the Bay Bowlers for their hospitality. “We have had a great time here today playing on your excellent greens, the

meal was marvellous and we’ve made new friends and caught up with some old ones. “We hope to visit the Bay Bowlers again sometime,” said Mr Ford.

Bay Bowlers travel to Kiama

by Bob Bourke

he Bay Bowlers Social Bowls Group attended a four day lawn bowls trip to Kiama from Friday, September 7 to Monday, September 10.

Bowls Central Coast Zone 15 publicity officer Bob Bourke said that the trips were “eagerly anticipated by the members”, with the trip booked out within 20 minutes of its announcement. The Bay Bowlers departed Tacoma Fish CoOp on Friday morning, stopping at Cordeaux Dam for morning tea. The group played trivia quizzes and name-that-tune competitions on the bus trip to Kiama. “Our thinking processers were helped by the passing around of the well patronised lolly tin,” said Mr Bourke. Bob Steadman won the trivia quiz on the trip to Kiama, and Oli Sturluson on the trip back. On Saturday, September 8, the group visited Berry for shopping and morning tea before arriving at Bomaderry Bowling Club for a game of bowls.

“The greens at Bomaderry were brown and lightning fast which required some getting used to and most of us were struggling to find the right ‘weight’, but with the great company and warm welcome courtesy of the Bomaderry members, we all had an enjoyable time there,” said Mr Bourke. On Sunday, September 9, the group travelled to Kiama Bowling Club for a

10am game of bowls. “Once again, the greens were very fast with a lot of bowls finding the ditch and I made a mental note to have a roll-up when I get back home to re-adjust to our comparatively slower greens,” said Mr Bourke. The Bay Bowlers left Kiama on Monday, stopping for lunch at the Cliff Hanger Restaurant, Bulli Lookout.

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Bateau Bay Fours decided

Bowls

Terrigal win ABBT Trophy

by Betty Harrison-Polson

he Bateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club has completed its Fours championships for the year with Di Chalklin and her team of Di Edwards, Lorraine Balfe, Sue Ryan winners for 2012.

“In the lead up to the final of the Club’s Major Fours, Betty Forbes’ (skip) team of Eleanor Long, Shirley Campton and Maisie Thom,

bowled exceptionally well,” said Bateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club publicity officer Mr Betty HarrisonPolson said. “In the second SemiFinal, Betty won the game with her last bowl, a very accurate draw into the head. “Eleanor was again on the ball in the final, rolling the jack perfectly and then constantly drawing her two bowls with Shirley and Maisie keeping up the pace. “However, on the day, their opposition of Di

by Lorraine Murphy

Edwards, Lorraine Balfe, Sue Ryan and Di Chalklin (skip) took out the final with a score of 25-15. “This team constantly play together and always show great sportsmanship as well as demonstrating just how bowls can be an exciting, fun-filled challenge with no two games ever the same. “The finals are also proving to be a great spectator pastime,” she said. Bev Byrne, Pam Ison and Liz Cohen

errigal Women’s Bowling Club won the Avoca Beach, Bateau Bay and Terrigal (ABBT) Trophy held on Friday, August 31, at Terrigal.

Terrigal took home the trophy, winning with 20 points. Avoca followed close

behind Terrigal, placing second with 18 points. Bateau Bay came in third place on 10 points. The ABBT Trophy was previously held by Avoca Beach. Terrigal Women’s Bowling Club publicity officer Lorraine Murphy said that the event was a wonderful day filled with friendship and competitive fun.

“The game was played in very difficult conditions last Friday with blustery winds, and fast greens,” said Ms Murphy. “We will all look forward to playing again next year at Avoca Beach. “Thank you to all the organisers and helpers who made this year such a success,” said Ms Murphy.

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Sister clubs compete at Avoca our bowling clubs, Avoca Beach, Wyong, Canton Beach and Goulburn Railway, all now under the banner of the Wyong Leagues Club Group, came together for a sister club challenge on Saturday, September 15, at Avoca Beach Bowling Club.

The aim of the day was to foster friendship and good will amongst the clubs.

The Club was ablaze with flags flying from all of their 16 flag poles showing the achievements of both the women and men’s clubs. Under the guidance of carnival director Mr Dave Thomson, who also MC’d the day, the proceedings ran smoothly. One hundred and sixty bowlers took to the green to vie for prize money of $5000 for their respective clubs. Five men’s teams and five ladies teams of four were provided from each club with two games to be played.

Bowls

Everglades win Waterview Carnival at Woy Woy

by Mark Rayner

All games were completed to the ringing of the bell, which kept the day running to the anticipated schedule. Winners on the day after the combined aggregate of the men’s and ladies clubs were tallied saw Wyong in first place collecting $2000 followed by Avoca Beach, Canton Beach and Goulburn Railway respectively, collecting $1000 each. Goulburn Railway is next to host the tournament in 2013.

by Miriam Cotton

Everglades win Springtime Triples Beverley Harvey, Far Loftus, Lyn Morton and Elaine Vincent (skip)

by Joyce Cooper

he Entrance W o m e n ’ s Bowling Club held its annual Springtime Triples event from

Monday, September 3, to Wednesday, September 5. Twelve clubs from the Central Coast competed with a total of 42 teams.

Everglades Bowling Club were the winners, with teams finishing in both first and third place, and Terrigal in second place.

oy Woy Women’s Bowling Club hosted the annual Waterview Carnival on Wednesday, September 12, and Thursday, September 13.

Two games of 15 ends were played each day with a number of clubs from across the district competing. Various activities were held on the day, including

by Joyce Cooper

ink Ribbon Day was held on Monday, September 10, at The Entrance Bowling Club, with 18 clubs represented on four full greens.

The day raised $5350, which will go toward raising the awareness of breast cancer, Terrigal Bowling Club were the winners on the day with a team that comprised

W Brennan, M Garrick, B Titherington, E Clarke (s), N Caughey (s), V Davis, L Murphy and L Griffiths. Trophies were presented by Anne Berry from The NSW Cancer Council.

Club, Everglades, each team winning four games.” The team in first place consisted of Beverley Harvey, Fay Loftus, Lyn Morton and Elaine Vincent (skip), while the team in second place comprised Sharyn Teasdale, Janice Jones, Patricia Walsh and Jeannine Vigar (skip) and in third place was Kay Welsh, Ruby Leon, Gwen Hewson and Audrey Tucker (skip).

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the tombola run, which had a variety of gifts donated by Woy Woy members. “There were many hard fought matches during the two days and prize money of $1200 was divided amongst the top three winners,” said Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club publicity officer Ms Miriam Cotton. “For the first time in the many years this Carnival has been run, the three teams were from the same

by Lorraine Murphy

he Minor-Senior Pairs were played at Terrigal Women’s Bowling Club on Friday, August 17, which saw Gwandalan emerge as the winning team with S Winn and M Hall (skip).

Second place went to a Gosford City team of N

Presdee and S Anderson (skip) while third place was taken by C Wilkinson and Y Bartlett (skip) from Avoca Beach and Terrigal’s Y McHugh and G Hardwick (skip) claimed the fourth prize “The morning was sunny and windy on fast greens but by mid-afternoon the southerly bluster blew in, dropping the temperature by about eight degrees and

bringing with it showers,” said publicity officer Ms Lorraine Murphy. “All of the brave ladies soldiered on to finish the game. “Thank you once again to the behind the scenes ladies, the social and match committees and to Bruce Jewell with the scoreboard,” said Ms Murphy.

P22 - GRANDSTAND - September 20, 2012

Bowls

Bambury, Peterson and Nilsson win Classic Triples

by Barry Middleton

he Classic T r i p l e s Tournament hosted by Toukley RSL Men’s Bowling Club was held on Saturday, September 1.

This tournament is considered by many bowlers as the pinnacle bowls tournament of the year with players coming from Halekulani, Canton Beach and the Greens. This tournament consisted of three games of eleven ends with a handicap grading system in place whereby each

team must be 14 points and over as per pennant grading. As the ends progressed, it became painfully obvious that the bowlers’ patience and abilities were being tested as reflected by the scores. At this point, it was noticeable that the spectator crowd had retreated to the club house to thaw out and watch the game in comfort. On completion of the first two games all players adjourned to the club house for lunch. The scores were reflecting the difficulty

teams were having with the trying conditions and it was too early to pick the successful teams. To claim first prize the winning team would have to produce three wins plus the highest margin. Prize money for this event was awarded to the top five placed teams from $750 dollars to $75. Victory on the day went to a composite team being Steve Bambury (Halekulani and skipper) Steve Peterson (Toukley RSL and Lead) with Soren Nilsson (Toukley RSL and second).

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Soren Nilsson (second), Steve Peterson (lead), Steve Bambury (skip) and Club Toukley RSL general manager Trevor Haynes

More triples completed at Gosford City

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he Gosford City Bowling Club Minor Triples Championships were held last month, which saw

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Tesch wins Paralympic Gold

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oy Woy’s Liesl Tesch has won a gold medal in the Skud 18 field of Paralympic Sailing Regatta on Portland Harbour with her partner Daniel Fitzgibbon at the Paralympics in London.

In winds of up to 15 knots, the Australian duo revelled in the stronger breeze during the opening race of the day, leading at every mark to record their fourth victory of the 11-race series. “I did the maths last night, so after the first race, I’m thinking we’ve won, we’ve done it, we’ve got gold,” said Tesch. “But at the same time I’m like we’ve still got another race to go and we could get protested on. “So I’m crying on the race track, trying not to get too excited. “We were just rocking out there on the race course today we just couldn’t have sailed better for the whole regatta,” she said. In the second race, the Italian crew shot off the starting line and led all the way to the finish line while the Aussies trailed behind to cross second and consolidate gold with an overall lead of six points. ‘We just positioned ourselves really well all day and kept the boat sailing like we have all week,” said Fitzgibbon. “We’ve been working for

this moment for four years, I’m thrilled,” he said. The win is extra special for Tesch, who had an emotional week after her mum passed away on the first day of competition. “Not many people get up on the morning of their gold medal race and start organising a memorial service for their mother, but what a beautiful way to celebrate my mum’s life; to win gold on a beautiful sunny day at the Paralympic Games,” she said. Tesch made her Paralympic debut in wheelchair basketball at the 1992 Barcelona Games before going on to win silver at Sydney and Athens and bronze in Beijing. “I’ve been waiting for it my whole life,” said Tesch. “The medals will all come together in a big chunky mess, but the gold one will be shiny while the rest are a bit grubby.” In June last year, Fitzgibbon said he nearly quit the sport after poor results at the World Championships at Portland Harbour. “We took a big gamble getting Liesl over from basketball and she had to learn a hell of a lot for these Paralympics but she’s picked it all up really quickly,” said Fitzgibbon. “What I saw in Liesl was a natural sports person. “She was strong, motivated and keen. “She brings things to the boat that I lack, so we really do balance each other out there,” said Fitzgibbon.

cean Beach Malibu Club held its September surfing contest at Umina Beach on Sunday, September 9.

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Central Coast young bowlers do well at Belmont

by Bob Bourke

he Central Coast-Zone 15 U25s side almost emerged winners when they competed in the six Zones U25’s Challenge at Belmont Bowling Club on Saturday, September 15, and Sunday, September 16.

Playing three rounds on the Saturday in Singles, Pairs and Fours, the Zone 15 side defeated Zone Two (Newcastle) in Round One, 54-30, Zone Six (Hunter/ Manning) in Round Two 49-32, but lost to Zone 14 (Lower and Mid North Coast) 43-55 in Round Three. Harley McDonald, in the Singles, won all three of his matches, while the Pairs and Fours won two and lost one. Both losses were to Zone 14, however, Zone 15’s overall margin of 29 shots for 14 points was enough for them to win Section B. Section A was won by Zone 16 (Illawarra) with a first round trouncing of

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Zone Two 53-27 followed by a loss, 35-45, to Zone 12 (Sydney Western Suburbs) in Round Two before recovering to give Zone Six a thumping, 72-13. Sunday’s finals were a feast of fine bowling on all three rinks, when Harley

McDonald found himself pitted against Aaron Teyes (Zone 16), his team mate in the winning 2010 State Boys Triples and Fours. The two friends put on a superb display of precision draw bowling, with the lead constantly swapping and

Cyclones name Tamworth team

by Graham Abbott

he Central Coast Cyclones O60s Cricket Association has named a strong team for the annual Tamworth Carnival to be held from October 8 to 11.

The team will consist of Gordon Ives, Bob Newman, Bobby Hook, Bob Tranter, Len Hardy, Howard Reay, John Dettman, Greig Buscombe, Ron Durrant, John Pym, Gary Castles, John Fogarty, Ken Campbell

and Ron Briggs. The Cyclones will play four days of cricket against teams from Tamworth, Sydney, Hastings and Quirindi.

the score card even on ends 3, 15, 17 and the final end 31 for a drawn game at 30 shots each. The Pairs match between Darren Morrison (skip) and Shane White (lead) for Zone 15 was another top game of bowls with Matt McIntyre

(skip) and Chris McLay (lead) playing for Zone 16. Darren and Shane jumped out of the blocks and led all the way until end nine when Matt and Chris started a charge and got the better of the exchange over the remaining ends to just

fall short by one shot, going down 13-14 to Zone 15 over 18 ends of entertaining bowls. In the Fours, Zac Robertson’s team of Nathan Molloy (third), Josh Wilton (second) and Luke McBeatty (lead) for Zone 15 found the opposition relentless and were stuck on two shots until a little flurry on ends 15 to 17 lifted their score to eight shots before Jesse Noronha’s team of Jared Hamilton (third), Aaron Speers (second) and Mick McIntyre closed the door with a one on the last end and a final score of 20-8. With both Zone 15 and Zone 16 recording a win and a draw each, it was then down to margins with Zone 16 being the overall winner by 11 shots. Comments were heard from the spectators around the green as to the great sportsmanship and friendly rivalry displayed by all of the young competitors much to the credit of themselves, their clubs and the sport in general.

Christian 7-a-side league by Ian Liney

yong Christian Community School invited Green Point Christian College and Charlton Christian College for a 7-a-side rugby league tournament to christen its front oval.

U14 and U16 groups assembled for what turned out to be a great day of competitive play. As anticipated, Green Point was the team to beat and dominated most games. The Charlton v Wyong games, however, were hotly contested with the schools sharing the spoils one win

each. The Wyong U14s got up 22-14 and got the better of the 16s battle, winning 18-4. For many of the boys, it was their first game of rugby league and what they may have lacked in skill they made up for with courage and commitment.