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Penrith puts NSW pride on the line when they play in their second NRL State Championship clash at ANZ Stadium this Sunday, this time against the PNG Hunters, after defeating Wyong 20-12 in last Sunday night’s Intrust Super Premiership Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval. Photo: NRL photos

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By Keegan Thomson

CAN Penrith sustain another university in town? That is the question Councillor Aaron Duke posed to Council during the September Ordinary Council Meeting.

“I would like a report to come back to Council for more tertiary education in Penrith,” Cr Duke said during the meeting.

Speaking to Nepean News after the meeting, Cr Duke said the young people of western Sydney would receive major benefits that would come out of a second university opening up shop in Penrith.

“We’re a growing population of young people.

We have a changing economy and the demands of that economy will mean people need to get the right education for the jobs of the future,” Cr Duke said.

According to Cr Duke there are 200,000 places for university students east of Parramatta but out in western Sydney only 25,000 places open for students, meaning Penrith locals seeking out tertiary education have to travel upwards of 90 minutes each way just to get to university.

Currently the only tertiary education institution operating in Penrith is Western Sydney University, which has three campuses

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“Council should investigate the possibilities of reaching out to other universities across Australia,” Cr Duke said.

“I think WSU is doing great but when you compare it to what is going on in the inner city we don’t have the variety and the opportunity of choice. With the airport and the technology park developments I would like to see a STEM uni come to western Sydney so our young people can better equip themselves for the future.”

Nearby Blacktown City Council is currently trying to woo over prospective universities that might be interested in opening up a campus in the Blacktown CBD.

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by Kerrie Davies SOMETIMES we have to stop and think about how utterly ridiculous many of the things we complain about really are.

I love to travel and more often than not, my travels have taken me to places where the people are much poorer than we are. The last three countries I have visited have been Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia.

The very fact that I am able to travel puts me in a category that many people in the world could not dare dream about.

Things like no hairdryer supplied in the hotel room, plane delays or slow wifi in a faraway land annoy us western folk. Yet the people in many of the countries that we are visiting would love the opportunity to experience just one of the “problems” our privileged little backsides are whining about.

I recently returned from Bali, where the island is on high alert with a volcano threatening to erupt and spew magma at any minute.

Indonesian TV stations show rolling footage of over 30,000 people being plucked from their humble homes that are situated within a 12 kilometre radius of Mt Agung. Many are afraid to leave their modest farms for fear they’ll have no home or income to return to.

By contrast, Facebook shows rolling news feeds featuring pi$$ed off Aussies who might miss out on their holiday in Bali if their planes get grounded.

If you miss a holiday opportunity, you can always shelve it for later or plan an alternative destination. It is not the end of the world.

It is, however, the end of the world for thousands of evacuated Balinese if boiling hot magma pours over their homes.

Sometimes we have to stop and think about how utterly ridiculous many of the things we complain about really are.

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Teachers retracing steps Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies MP invites local teachers to walk the battlefields and trenches of the Western Front as part of the 2018 Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship tour.

From today, all teachers across the state can apply to participate in the 2018 tour. Successful applicants will join 20 students, other teachers and a tour historian on the educational and commemorative trip retracing the footsteps of the Anzacs for the centenary of the Battle of Hamel.

The 13-day tour will give students the opportunity to experience Australia’s military story first-hand in Ypres, Passchendaele, the Somme and Flanders in Belgium.

The group will also participate in commemorations at cemeteries and memorials, as well as visiting battlefields, museums and other sites relevant to the Anzac tradition.

Accompanying teachers will provide supervision for the students during the tour, support their learning experience and enrich their own teaching practices on return so classrooms across NSW can reap the benefits of the tour.

Minister for Veterans Affairs David Elliott said the 2018 pilgrimage to the Western Front would encourage a new generation of students to better understand the service and sacrifice of our Anzacs on battlefields half a world away from home.

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“The 2018 tour is a rare professional development opportunity for NSW history teachers, which will enable teachers to provide younger generations with first-hand knowledge of the sacrifice and courage of our Anzacs,” Mr Elliott said.

“It is vital that we remember the service of Australian men and women, and that their contribution to our nationhood and identity is honoured.”

Most travel and accommodation costs associated with the tour will be covered by Veterans Affairs. Teachers will continue to receive their usual salary while accompanying the student group.

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Embrace the fun both day and night at Real Festival 2017

 The ABC’s Craig Reucassal will make learning about the environment fun.

 Strange Fruit will perform their world-class stage production The Spheres.

World-class performances, spectacular stage shows, well-known TV stars and illuminated artworks are set to bring the Nepean River to life at Real Festival from 3 - 4 November.

Penrith Mayor John Thain said the new expanded format, which runs over Friday and Saturday, means there are even more opportunities to experience the river in fun and adventurous ways.

“It’s not just the event itself that’s grown this year, the sheer size and scale of what’s on offer and the big names we’ve attracted that will blow everyone away,” Cr Thain said.

Highlights include world-renowned Production Company Strange Fruit performing their mesmerising stage show The Spheres for the first time in Sydney; guest appearances by the ABC’s Craig Reucassel and Costa Georgiadis; several art installations towering up to seven metres high and

a Fire Jet show running every 25 minutes from 7.30pm both nights.

“There’s also demonstrations, fun handson activities, delicious food vendors, artisan markets and inspiring artworks, performances and entertainment for all ages across Friday and Saturday,” Cr Thain said.

“Morning workshops in art, craft, fitness and photography are offered on Sunday for anyone wanting to learn a new skill or pursue their passion.

With limited spots available, you will need to preregister on the website.

“There’s so much to get excited about but what’s most exciting to me and what I’m most proud of is that it’s all for free. So mark this event in your calendar, head to the website to view the full event program, register for workshops and start planning your weekend,” Cr Thain said.

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Flu season hits Penrith hard

By Keegan Thomson

PENRITH has been hit hard this cold and flu season with over 5,400 confirmed cases of influenza being reported to the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

Cases of reported flu across the Nepean and Blue Mountains increased by 237 percent from last year with only 1,600 cases of flu being reported to the Local Health District in 2016.

Associate Professor Bradley Forssman, Director Public Health, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District said the good news is that we’ve passed the most dangerous part of the flu season.

“It appears we’ve passed the peak of this year’s busy flu season but it’s important to remain vigilant because you can still fall ill even in the warmer months,” Associate Professor Forssman said.

“In recent weeks, influenza activity, including the number of people presenting to hospitals in our Local Health District with flu-like symptoms, is declining.”

Even though the flu season is in decline across

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western Sydney, Associate Professor Forssman said people should not get complacent. He said people should continue to take measures that will stop the spread of the flu.

“Everyone can do their part to help stop colds and flu from spreading,” Associate Professor Forssman said.

“Some simple actions you can take include washing your hands regularly, covering coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues, staying home from work or school if you are sick and not visiting elderly relatives or aged care facilities if you are unwell.”

He also said that anyone with any particular symptoms should go to their GP to seek further medical advice.

This year’s flu season has been particularly

deadly with nearly 100 people dying from influenza related illnesses and around 137,000 Australian’s testing positive for the flu.

Tragically these figures are increasing daily.

The epidemic levels of cases being reported across the country has prompted medical officials to remind people that vaccines help fight off the flu.

Associate Professor Forssman said due to the erratic nature of the flu virus it is hard to anticipate which strain of the flu will be most prevalent in a season.

“It is difficult to predict when we will have a severe flu season as the influenza virus changes,” Associate Professor Forssman said.

“Each year influenza vaccines are updated to account for new strains and those that have caused severe symptoms, so it’s important everyone is vaccinated once a year.

“Research shows people who are vaccinated are less likely to catch one of the flu strains circulating in their community and if they do their symptoms are often less severe,” he said.

Ideally if you want to get vaccinated for the 2018 flu Associate Professor Forssman said the best time to get vaccinated is before Winter next year. Speak to your GP because some people are eligible for free vaccines.

Ear infections in pets Ear infections can be one of the most frustrating and painful conditions for our pets. Low grade ear infections can often go unnoticed. They can cause long-term damage to the ear canal and also effect hearing.

The correct term for ear infections is otitis externa and it occurs when bacteria or yeast infect the external ear canal. Some breeds, particularly those with large or hairy ears like Cocker Spaniels, Poodles or Old English Sheepdogs are prone to ear infections, but they can occur in any breed. Dogs that love water and like to swim also seem to be an increased risk.

It is important to recognise the early symptoms of ear infections. An animal with an ear infection becomes very uncomfortable as the ears become swollen and sensitive. They usually shake their head and scratch at the ears in the aim to get the debris out. Ears often become inflamed and develop an offensive odour and a black or yellow tinged discharge commonly occurs.

So what causes ear infections? There are many different causes. Several types of bacteria and at least one type of yeast will cause an infection. Ear mites are also another common cause. Pets can also

get foreign bodies in their ears such as grass seeds.

Another common cause of ear infections are skin allergies. With skin allergies, the ear becomes itchy and the pet causes secondary infection in the ear by constant scratching. Some dogs with allergies will only develop ear infections, without the typical body itch most people associated with allergies.

In order to treat ear infections, we need to first examine the ear canal with an instrument called an otoscope. This has a special ear piece that goes into the ear with a light and a magnifying glass. When an ear is painful this can be uncomfortable so some pets require a gentle sedation to perform this. Samples

need to be obtained from the ear canal to determine the type of infection present.

The veterinarian can look at samples under the microscope or sometimes send the sample off to the pathologist to culture the bacteria or yeast causing the infection. Some pets may require a general anaesthetic to have the ear canal flushed out and a thorough examination performed.

If your pet has underlying allergies, treatment for these allergies is also important.

Most ear infections are treated with ear drops.

Your veterinarian will be able to show the best way to do this with your pet. It is important to ensure the infection has completely healed before stopping medication and a follow up check will help with this. Some pets will require long term medications and ear cleaners to prevent recurrence of the problems. When an ear canal becomes severely damaged surgery may be recommended for longterm maintenance.

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World Polo Championship Eight of the world’s best polo “We have a mix of teams will converge on the experienced and some Hawkesbury in three weeks to fantastic up-and-coming compete in the prestigious XI players so will work hard FIP World Polo Championship at to play a smart team game.

Sydney Polo Club, Richmond Hopefully we can use Commencing on October 21, playing on home soil in teams from Australia, Argentina, front of family, friends and England, India, New Zealand, a supportive Aussie crowd Spain, and the United States of to our advantage and do America will be clambering to everyone proud.” defeat defending champions The Championship presents Chile at the Sydney Polo Club, unparalleled opportunities for Richmond. the sport of polo in Australia, The tournament will pit seasoned leading considerable spin-off players such as Jack Archibald benefits for the Hawkesbury (AUS), Guy Higginson (NZ), and region, New South Wales and  L to R: Dominic Perrottet MP, Kitty Chiller, Peter Higgins, Erin Holland, Tim Clarke Hector Guerrero (ARG) against tourism across the state. each other at Australia’s premier polo precinct for the globe, fashion competitions, divot stomping, “We are working with local artisans, producers the top gong. jousting, show jumping, vaulting, dressage and and entertainers to ensure that all offerings are a Peter Higgins secured the rights for Sydney to rodeo, not to mention kids rides, live entertainment showcase of the local talent, offering economic host the championship event in December 2015 with and art exhibitions.” benefits to everyone in the Hawkesbury,” Higgins support from the NSW Government and Destination Six-time capped national player Jack Archibald, added.

NSW. 28, will lead the Australian team. The national team “Over 1000 local volunteers will also be working “This is a rare opportunity to watch 14 games includes first time representatives Alex Barnet, with our team to ensure a seamless and world-class of the world’s best polo as the Championship is Lachie Gilmore, Jack Kiely, James Lester and Dan event for all locals and visitors to the region.” only held every three years. This is the 11th time O’Leary as well as returning players Jake Daniels, The fashionable event includes competitions for the tournament has taken place, the second in George Hill and Alec White. best dressed women and men, as well as kids best Australia,” Higgins said.

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New Indigenous health clinic

By Keegan Thomson

MOUNT Druitt is home to a new, revamped and state of the art Aboriginal health clinic that will help service and look after the Indigenous people of western Sydney.

Darren Ahsee, the CEO of Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service, spoke at the official opening of the clinic and said the new facilities have the potential to become the biggest Indigenous health service in the whole country.

“We have the largest Aboriginal population in the western Sydney catchment area in Australia. The most recent stats said it is about 13,000 people,” Mr Ahsee said.

“It has the capability to become the biggest Aboriginal health service in the country.”

Due to the increasing size of the clinic Mr Ahsee said it is important that the clinic reflects the traditions and customs of the local Aboriginal people.

“It is important that Aboriginal people have culturally appropriate health services to support their wellbeing,” Mr Ahsee said.

“We’re starting to get some traction and we’ve increased the people through the doors.

“We’ve reviewed appointment times around the services and the GPs. We’re running health checks and we’re encouraging people to use the service,” he said.

Across western Sydney there have always been struggles of some sorts with Aboriginal health services but Mr Ahsee says with a team mentality the community can overcome those hurdles and can create a healthier population.

“Generally across Australia there haven’t been a lot of gains. With Closing the Gap the time frames for outcomes isn’t going to be met,” Mr Ahsee said.

“It is a battle but I can say that without the Aboriginal medical health services in specific

 The staff of the health clinic at the opening. Photo: Mike Lee

locations where there is high Aboriginal populations and without the help of the key partners, it would be a lot worse.

“We just need to work together as a team,” he said.

In overcoming these challenges the clinic is serving happier and healthier people, Mr Ahsee said.

Henry Wheldon is a Mt Druitt local, born and bred in western Sydney, who says the clinic is helping his physical and mental health greatly.

“The doctors here are very good people. They know all my family, it is a very good service,” Mr

Wheldon said.

One of the big benefits, Mr Wheldon said, is that the people running the clinic are Indigenous Australians.

“It is my own people, being Indigenous myself, it makes me remember my culture and my history,” Mr Wheldon said.

“Most of the Elders come in here, most of my friends and family from my Mob come in here, and we all just have a yarn and tell stories with each other.”

The new clinic is open at 2 Palmerston Rd, Mt Druitt.

Penrith Council: who is fighting for what?

By Keegan Thomson

AT the end of each Council meeting there is a time when Councillors can ask the Council to look into matters that they’re fighting for, it is called General Business. It gives the public an idea about who sits where on different topics and who is fighting for what. During the September Ordinary Council Meeting here is what some of the Councillors are pushing for.

Councillor Marcus Cornish asked if Council could look into the matter of the fading paint of building facades across the city. He said he was worried the fading paint on the buildings might make Penrith “look like a slum”.

Councillor Greg Davies asked if the Council could write to new and existing Councillors of neighbouring Councils to inform them on the impending IHAP legislation that will affectively take all DA powers away from Councillors.

Speaking passionately, Councillor Aaron Duke requested that Council look into getting another university in Penrith. He said he would like to give the young people of Penrith more choice in terms of picking a local university. Currently Western Sydney University has the monopoly on universities in Penrith.

Councillor Karen McKeown asked if there could be an emergency defibrillator installed at the Lewers Gallery. She also asked if Council could write to the Roads and Maritime Service and the State Government to have the road work speed limit on the M4, at the Northern Road, changed.

She wants to see a variable speed limit enforced that would come into affect when work is

being done on the M4 and Northern Road upgrades.

Councillor Kevin Crameri spoke about the noise pollution caused by the recent Defqon1 festival at the Penrith Lakes facility. He said he received notices from people in Llandilo who said they could hear the music from festival from their house. He wants to know what can be done to mitigate the noise at next year’s concert.

Councillor Ross Fowler asked if people in rural areas of Penrith could be given some sort of cut on their rates. He said the people of Penrith have faced significant rises in their rates and wants to see what can be done for the people of the region, particularly those who live in rural areas. He also asked for a response back from Council about the proposed name of the Western Sydney Airport. Cr Fowler would like to see it named after local aviation pioneer William Hart.

Finally, Councillor Todd Carney asked for further information on the smells around St Clair and Erskine Park brought on by the local tips. He said that during the forecast hotter months, the people of these suburbs will be trapped in their homes, unable to open up their windows because the smells from the tips could become worse.

Penrith organisations to celebrate grandparents day Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith recently joined Linda Morely of Anglicare Community Services to congratulate them as a successful recipient of a NSW Government grant of $3050 to celebrate the invaluable contribution of grandparents and older people in Penrith.

Anglicare are having a mural painted by a local Aboriginal Elder along with village residents, Xavier school students and local pre-school students. The official unveiling will be on 16 October and the day will include an Aboriginal painting workshop facilitated by artists from the Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Education Centre.

“Local organisations like Anglicare are the lifeblood of our community and this funding is another win for Penrith,” said Stuart Ayres.

Additional recipients of Grandparents Day Grants in Penrith are Penrith City Council, $10,000 and Penrith South Public School $935.

Penrith City council will host an event at Jamison Park and Penrith South Public School will hold a special grandparents day.

“The Grandparents Day Events Grant program will enable these organisations to host events that focus on appreciating and connecting older people with their community, regardless of their age or ability,” Stuart Ayres said.

Events funded by the Grandparents Day grants will be held between Sunday 15 October and Sunday 12 November 2017.

Minister for Ageing, Tanya Davies said the NSW Government has championed the day to celebrate grandparents since 2012 as an initiative under the state’s first Ageing Strategy.

“The NSW Government has doubled funding for this program to $200,000 as a way to thank grandparents and older people for their hard work in our local communities,” Mrs Davies said.

All not-for-profit and community organisations,

schools, childcare centres, and local government authorities based in NSW were eligible to apply.

For more information about NSW Grandparents Day 2017 please visit www.grandparentsday.nsw. gov.au.

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Council catch up with Keegan Thomson THERE is no doubt Councillor Marcus Cornish loves Penrith.

He says he is an advocate for the proud, hard working and honest people of Penrith and he wants to maintain the Australian way of life in this growing metropolitan hub.

Councillor Cornish is a man who holds strong and passionate views about his home, the Nepean and Penrith City, and wants to fight tooth and nail for the people of it.

“I see myself as a conduit between the people and the Council,” Cr Cornish said.

“People want you to fight on their behalf for what they want and need but often people are too scared or intimidated by political correctness to speak up for what they believe in.”

Growing up in the inner west suburb of Auburn, Cr Cornish has become very fond of Penrith.

“I love Penrith because the people here are real. The lifestyle here is great and we have a close community that comes together for the good of one and other,” Cr Cornish said.

“We need to preserve that sense of community before it is too late,” he said.

For the last few years Cr Cornish has stood up for what he calls “the

Australian way of life in Penrith” which has seen him go head to head with Islamic groups.

He is a self proclaimed “campaigner for the Australian way of life” who says he is happy for anyone from ethnic or minority backgrounds to settle in Penrith “as long as they are happy to fit in with the Australia way of life here”.

“I grew up in Auburn and I don’t want Penrith to become like Auburn,” Cr Cornish said.

“It is now a place that has been taken over and dominated by one group of individuals who all share a common belief: Islam.

“Penrith is too good to be abandoned, that is why I fight for the Australian way of life here. I fought against the mosques and the Islamic school because we can’t afford to have Penrith become something it isn’t,” he said.

His support of local community groups in Penrith has gained him a wave of followers who support his battle to keep Penrith proudly Australian.

“There is this notion in our country at the moment that anything from Australia is bad and negative and everything from elsewhere is better.

It is seen as bad to celebrate Australia

Day for example. To me that is wrong. We should be proud about our country,” Cr Cornish said.

In 2016, on the first day of the federal election, Cr Cornish threw away his Liberal Party membership in an act that gained the attention of the national media. Since then he has been a staunch independent.

A sign of his strong independent beliefs, Cr Cornish says members of major parties shouldn’t be allowed to run or sit on Councils because in doing so they’re only “puppets” for the major parties.

“There are issues that arise when you have major political parties running in

Council. They become a mouthpiece for the policies of the major parties,” Cr Cornish said.

“Most Councillors from major parties will vote down good ideas and innovative policies simply because someone from the outside came up with said good idea.

“Councillors from major parties end up doing the bidding of the major parties and that has no positive outcomes for the people of an area.

Penrith needs independent voices who will stick up for the people and will fight against political interventions,” he said.

Since he was first elected into Council in 2012, Cr Cornish has had an epiphany about the way public office is run.

“Being in public office is like being in the Matrix. Once you take the blue pill you’re suddenly thrown into a different world. You understand how things are done and what is going on behind the curtain, there is no going back from it,” Cr Cornish said.

“The facade of politics is difficult.

I’m here to serve the people, I’ve stuck by the people of Penrith time and time again and I want to continue that despite the ups and down of politics,” he said.

Travel: An Orange coloured weekend

By Keegan Thomson

AFTER I told everyone I went to the central western NSW town of Orange for the weekend I was asked by fifty million people, “Why did you go all the way out there?” For me the answer is very simple: the food and wine.

Situated about three hours west of the Nepean, Orange is a town known for local produce and award winning wineries.

In a 20 kilometre radius around the town there are some 40 odd mum and dad operated wineries and cider orchids including the two that I visited, Heifers Winery and Small Acres Cider.

Heifers is a big one in the Orange region. They have a signature wine testing for the adults and a petting zoo and farm yard play area for the kids.

Small Acres Cider orchid is a bit off the beaten track but well worth the visit. They produce apple ice wine, which is made with the juice of frozen apples, and still Norfolk apple wine, which is a crisp substitution for white wine.

Due to the areas fertile soil and green grazing lands around the area, Orange is a foodies hub with many providores, butchers and farmers opening up their homes for people to

buy their produce. Hillside Harvest sells great home cooked pies and stocks a wide range of local produce fresh from the orchids and the farms.

Wandering around the orchids, seeing the cows in the fields and the fruit on the trees highlighted to me the importance of keeping connected to the food we eat and the places it is grown. Food holds such an importance in our lives but we easily forget the farmers who grow our veggies and the butchers who carve up our steaks for us.

If you’re someone who loves the great outdoors there is plenty to see

and do around Orange. The Borenore Caves is a set of deep, winding, explorable caves only 15 minutes drive out of town. Take sturdy walking shoes and explore the cave system, navigate an underground water stream or just marvel at the size of the famous Borenore cave arch.

Another attraction around Orange is the gardens and parks. In Spring, all over the town, you get hundreds of cherry blossom trees blooming with brilliant pink flowers. Robertson Park hosts the best display of blooming blossoms anyway in the town.

After all the exploring you probably

want some food. Back in town, situated on the Michell Highway, is a perfect place for some pub grub: the Hotel Canobolas. Affectionately known as The Nobby, Hotel Canobolas has traditional and authentic Australian cuisine. Try out their chunky steak and seasonal veggie pub pie, a dish best washed down with a local beer, or check out their range of cook it yourself t-bone steaks.

Next time you’re looking at going away for a weekend to a place with lots of local culture, sights and smells then ask yourself, why not go to Orange?

You’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Buzzing little spelling bee in state finals

By Keegan Thomson

LOCAL spelling whizz and walking dictionary, 11 year old Xander Yeo is through to the state final of the Premier’s Spelling Bee after he blitzed the competition at the regional final.

A year six student from Emu Heights Public School, Xander will be representing the Nepean and Blue Mountains region in the final of the Premier’s Spelling Bee in November where he will take on the best of the best from all across the state.

Recently he took out the regional final spelling the word “contingency” correctly to progress to the state final.

“It was pretty nerve-racking because I almost spelt it wrong, which meant I could have lost,” Xander said.

“I almost spelt it as ‘incy’ not ‘ency’.”

The Premier’s Spelling Bee runs each year and offers students from across the state the chance to test their spelling and vocabulary skills against each other. This year there were over 153 000 students registered for the event.

The spelling bees are run like a sudden death competition with around 40 students competing in regional finals.

Each student has to spell at least eight words of varying difficulty.

All the spelling words in the competition are made up of two lists, one seen and the other unseen. Students can practice a ‘seen’ list of some 400 words that might come up in the spelling bee. The list of unseen words, words the students haven’t seen before the spelling bee, are usually more tricky.

Xander has a regular practice schedule going on before the competitions which includes lots of spelling and reading.

Xander Yeo wins the regional spelling bee.

Photo: Jodi Yeo.

“I read the words beforehand and then mum and I practice each night,” Xander said.

“There are some words we go over a few times because I’ve got them wrong but I’ve typed out those ones so I can practice them extra.

“My mum suggested to me to read older books from authors like Enid Blyton because they’d have words in it that might come up in the unseen list in the competition,” he said.

This is Xander’s second time in the state final after he was runner up in the 2016 regional spelling bee and there are plenty of people who are excited about his prospects.

Kerri Rooney is Assistant Principal at Emu Heights Public School and she says the whole school is cheering on Xander as he heads into the final.

“As a school we’re incredibly proud of him. He is a little boy who gives 100 percent of what he is asked to do and always goes above and beyond his school work,” Mrs Rooney said.

“We are all very excited for him. He has done really well to get to where he is today in the competition and we hope that he can go further.”

Despite Xander’s great record in the Premier’s Spelling Bee Mrs Rooney says the merit for his hard work all belongs to him.

“Xander is a very clever boy and he can take full credit for where he is. He has a great talent for spelling,” she said.

The final for the Premier’s Spelling Bee will be held at the ABC studios in Ultimo on November 8.

With only a few months until he graduates primary school, Xander is looking to his bright future and his first year of high school next year.

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An Erskine Park connection to the Boer War

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enry Hockney Dawson was born in England in 1825, the son of John and Mary Dawson (Nee: Hockney).

In 1853 Henry moved to Bayly Park along with his sister Fanny and her husband Joseph Longmore and their four children. Later the Longmore family moved to Victoria. Henry married Wilhelmina Grace Jones in 1859 at Christ Church St Lawrence in Sydney. She was the daughter of Robert Jones and Wilhelmina Townsend Fox. Henry’s younger sister Sarah Eve Dawson also married in 1859 at Cobbitty to James Henry Thomas a farmer at Penrith. When Henry (Snr) died in 1863, James and Sarah moved to Erskine Park. Henry (Snr) is buried in the cemetery of St Mary Magdalene Anglican Church at St Marys. Sarah and James’ first born son was James Francis Thomas, born in 1861 (a nephew of Henry). He attended the King’s School at Parramatta and was in the Cadet’s and after studying law at Sydney University he established his practice at Tenterfield in 1887 when he qualified as a Solicitor. He was a poet, a newspaper proprietor and editor of “The Tenterfield Star” that he owned for more than 16 years, a legal practitioner, a soldier and a community leader at Tenterfield. He joined the Tenterfield Mounted Infantry Regiment as a 1st Lieutenant in February 1894. His father was an old volunteer and captain of the Volunteer Infantry at Penrith for some years. James’ leadership qualities showed when in 1895 his local reservist troop, the Tenterfield Rifles, won the prestigious state-wide trophy the “Hutton Shield” awarded to the elite of Australia’s Light Horse contingents, based on dress, drill, cavalry attack, marksmanship, horsemanship, fire discipline and command. When the uprising of the Boer’s became serious, James was among the first to volunteer. The Military Headquarters commissioned him Captain and requested he urgently raise a contingent for South Africa. Within less than three weeks in November 1899, the first mounted contingent known as “A” Squadron NSW Citizens’ Bushmen was dispatched to the Boer War under his command. James did his home town proud, with three mentions in dispatches during the War including his award of the Queen’s Medal with four clasps for heroic actions. Having served twelve months in South Africa, the NSW Bushmen contingent embarked at Cape Town in May 1901 for its return to Australia, with one Officer and twenty-nine men. These survivors, James included, disembarked in Sydney the next month and within a month of his return to Australia James led some vigorous lobbying on behalf of his destitute fellow returned servicemen.

It was a fight that James won, the Imperial Government subsequently providing free passage from Sydney on the steamer “Britannic”. James resigned from the NSW Bushmen’s corps and returned to South Africa where he found himself railroaded into the position of Advocate with the rank of Major before the upcoming court martials of Morant, Handcock and George Witton. In February 1902, the Second South Australian Mounted Rifleman Lieutenant Harry “Breaker” Morant and his farrier Sergeant Peter Handcock were executed by firing squad following a

British court martial for their role while serving in an auxiliary guerrilla unit (the Bushveldt Carbineers).

They claimed that they killed (on orders) twelve Boer prisoners and a German missionary who they said was an enemy spy. James was picked on short notice by the British authorities (because he Captained the Boer War Light Horse NSW Bushmen’s Contingent) to act as defence counsel for Morant and Handcock.

To the British this prosecution was a foregone conclusion and they deduced that this solicitor from a NSW rural town was considered no match for a well-drilled experienced British prosecution team.

But the British were rattled by the unexpectedly robust and capable defence mounted at such short notice by James in which he argued the Boer War was characterised by atrocities and that other auxiliary units acting under orders from Hubert Hamilton followed a deliberate policy of shooting prisoners. Sadly he lost, and his last painful duty falling to him, together with other Australian comrades, was to claim the bodies of Morant and Handcock for burial. James returned once more to Australia in the early part of 1903 where he assisted Witton in the preparation of the book “Scapegoats of the Empire”. He lent Lieutenant Witton (who was reprieved by Kitchener for his part in the case) his copy of the trial proceedings and notes. With some pressure from the Army regarding the issue of the publication of the book and his perception of the court martial he resigned his commission voluntarily. He argued that he tried the case as “a private practitioner of the law and not as an Army man”. He gave the publishing task to Witton and never used the title of Major after returning from South Africa. He unsuccessfully lobbied the NSW Premier for assistance for Handcock’s children (ending up helping them himself) and for an inquiry into the Morant/Handcock case. His properties and his fortunes became depleted and he became more eccentric and often took to sleeping in a tent in the local graveyard at night rather than at his small farm out of town. In April 1915, James sold the “Star” newspaper and his financial position became worse. His law practice was also sold in 1919 and he was stopped from practicing law in Tenterfield until the end of 1925. He never married and being a “thorough gentleman” could not bring himself to trash the reputation of one of his clients of 30 years standing. Mrs Power was the daughter of a longstanding and prominent Tenterfield family and she had James declared bankrupt over outstanding costs relating to litigation she instituted against him following a disagreement over the management of her affairs. Research has unearthed an article that appeared in “Smith’s Weekly” on 7th May 1927 which put James’ case as follows:“Thomas prefers to remain in Long Bay [gaol, in Sydney] as a confinee in contempt rather than pay £77/8/8d legal costs and he is in Long Bay on principle and considers himself a victim of injustice”. James died at the age of 81 in November 1942 and is buried in Tenterfield cemetery.

Sources: Genealogy.com website, Bray Family website, Article of Anthony Hoy “‘The Bulletin” April 4, 2000, Drawing of James from Sydney Morning Herald, Trove, BDM Registers website. Photo of James at the gravesite in 1902 courtesy of Wikipedia website.

Lyn Forde – Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc

Not just another AC/DC tribute show

By Keegan Thomson

IT might be a long way to the top if you want to rock n roll but if you head along to the AC/DC Story you won’t have to wait too long before you’re head banging along to classic songs from the seminal Australian band, AC/ DC. This one of a kind experience is not an average tribute band, the AC/DC Story is a full blown, high calibre production kitted out with video screens, cannons, giant bells, bagpipes and a legendary tribute to the band themselves, AC/DC.

Over three hours you’ll experience the vast back catalogue and discography of the AC/DC as well as the biography of both the Bon Scott and the Brian Jonson eras.

Presented by Livewire Touring and Management, the special event rock show will feature ACCA DACCA, the only AC/DC cover band to receive the coveted seal of approval from the iconic band themselves.

You’ll have your ears ringing after you hear classic renditions of some of the most celebrated songs in rock

history like Can I Sit Next To You Girl, TNT, Long Way To The Top, Highway To Hell, through to Back In Black, Thunderstruck, Rock N Roll Train and Rock Or Bust.

In excess of 30 hits played as well as stories behind them, photos of the cheeky early days of the band and archived interviews with the iconic Australian band.

It has been said that this show is a must for any parent who want to educate their children on the history of Australia rock n roll music, and

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with that history lesson being set to the sounds of AC/DC, who wouldn’t want to head along?

Taking inspiration from the band themselves, there really is only one thing left to say, for those about to rock we salute you.

The one night only special event is at the Evan’s Theatre in Panthers Penrith on Friday October 6. Get your tickets from tickatek.com.au. Do yourself a favour and don’t miss out on this iconic Aussie rock show. You’d be crazy if you missed it.

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Festival of Lights comes to Penrith

By Keegan Thomson

PENRITH and western Sydney will soon be aglow with twinkling lights for the newest cross cultural celebration to hit the region, the Festival of Lights.

Coinciding with the Hindi celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights will ignite with the explosive sounds of firecrackers and a brilliant show of lights at the Penrith Paceway Showground on October 1, 2017.

Thousands of Hindus live in the western Sydney, Blacktown, Hawkesbury and Penrith Council areas. To celebrate the Diwali festival they will light up their homes either by electric lights, fireworks or small oil lamps called diyas on October 19, the actual festival day.

Ash Kumar, the Event Director for Festival of Lights, said the multicultural festival is one not to be missed.

“Imagine every household blowing fire crackers up,” Mr Kumar said.

“Lots of sweets to eat and share with near and dear ones, it’s beautiful.

He said the festival is similar to Christmas but filled with Hindi traditions and colours.

“Just like Christmas, we decorate the outside of our house with lights, drawings with coloured powders, share sweets to celebrate the victory of good over evil and light over darkness,” Mr Kumar said.

The Festival of Lights celebration in Penrith will host international food stalls, multicultural music and dance performances from different nationalities, magic shows, a live band and fire works at 8 pm.

Even the footy heads will be able to watch the grand final live on the big screen after the fire works.

Head along to the Festival of Lights at the Paceway on

Sunday, October 1 from 10.30 am until late.

Company Director Jyoti Chaudhary says he is very excited to see more events like this come to wester Sydney.

“We have more events planned for the vibrant region of western Sydney,” Mr Chaudhary said.

“Our next event we are bringing to western Sydney will be the Colourfun in March, another exciting Hindu festival for everyone.

“Stay tuned as more and exciting events are coming to the town,” he said.

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Joining the fight against women’s cancers Not a man in sight. Check. Toilet seat down. Check. Girl anthems ready.

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Back by popular demand, the girls are coming to Saints!

Due to the overwhelming success of the past 10 years, St Marys Leagues is again encouraging girls to get together for a great cause. Girls Night In is your opportunity to get your female friends, family, colleagues and neighbours together to help raise money to find a cure for Breast and Gynaecological cancers. Just invite all your girlfriends and St Marys Leagues will do the rest.

This year’s event will be held on Friday 20th October and is themed “Rags to Riches”. So get creative and frock up in your rags to riches or both….and join in the fun.

It’s guaranteed to be a great night with free champagne on arrival, prizes for best dressed, guest speakers, finger food, fun “girlie” games, the Toxic Dolls, loads of prizes and a few surprises.

Besides having a great night in with your girlfriends you will feel great knowing that you are playing an important role in the quest to defeat women’s cancer.

Girls Night In is held nationally throughout October to coincide with Breast Cancer awareness month and St Marys Leagues is honoured to be hosting this event again.

All money raised will be donated directly to

the Cancer Council of NSW. IS THERE ANY BETTER EXCUSE TO GET THE GIRLS TOGETHER FOR A GREAT CAUSE? Date: Friday 20th October Venue: St Marys Rugby League Club, Cnr Forrester & Boronia Rds, St Marys Time: 6.30pm for a 7pm start Dress: RAGS to RICHES Tickets: $35 each or a table of 10 for $315, available from reception on 9677 7777.

Tickets are selling fast, book early to avoid disappointment.

For more information please contact Yvette Haines, Girls Night In Coordinator on: Phone: 9677 7708 Email: yhaines@saintsrl.com.au

In addition to the event, St Marys Leagues is also working with BreastScreen New South Wales to help make it a little easier for women over 40 years of age to make the decision to visit the BreastScreen mobile unit during October. The BreastScreen van, staffed by female breast screening specialists, will be stationed at the club from Tuesday, 10th October until Saturday, 11th November, 2017, giving eligible women the chance to have a free breast check.

HAVING A MAMMOGRAM IS A PIECE OF CAKE! Why not join with your friends at the club and visit the BreastScreen van in St Marys for your FREE mammogram screening. It is recommended that women aged 50 to 74 have regular mammograms every two years.

A mammogram takes just 15 minutes and is vital, given one in eight women in NSW will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Nine out of 10 women who develop breast cancer do not have a family history of the disease.

And on your return you’re invited to have a FREE cup of coffee at the Coffee Shop at the Club.

We have bookings available on the following days: Tue 10th Oct, Fri 13th Oct, Wed 18th Oct, Sat 21st Oct, Tue 24th Oct, Fri 27th Oct, Mon 30th Oct, Thurs 2nd Nov, Wed 8th Nov, Sat 11th Nov. Phone 13 20 50 to make an appointment for your FREE screening mammogram in St Marys.

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Therapy dogs get thrown a bone

Each year NSW Clubs donate over $100 million to community groups and charity organisations around the state. This year one of our local Clubs, The Henry Sports Club, chose the Nepean Therapy Dogs as one of the worthy recipients.

Nepean Therapy Dogs bring trained therapy dogs to local hospitals, nursing homes and schools. The therapy dogs help reduce anxiety, depression, stress

and lighten up the mood with palliative care families. This association has been run by volunteers for over 25 years.

General Manager Sharon Tassell advised “ that each year there are up to 150 applications for funds that are submitted through to Penrith Council’s Club Grants data base.

“The Clubs Board at the Henry Sports, like most clubs, find the task

of choosing one or more charities extremely difficult as there is not one applicant who is not worthy,” Ms Tassell said.

“The applications come from numerous disability groups, women’s and men’s shelters, schools, aged care facilities, war widows and many many more. We chose the Nepean Therapy Dogs as one of the recipients as some of the smaller groups, that do amazing

work, are often overlooked.

“I personally have witnessed, the joy on people’s faces and instant reduction of stress when they get a visit from these special dogs,” she said.

The Henry Sports Club donated nearly $10,000 to the two charity organisations; the other group being the Wheelchair Sports NSW. The funds are allocated to assist with sports programs in the Penrith LGA.

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LESSONS FROM BALI- REMOVING STRESS With Steve Beard Select Mortgage Broker

I have just returned from a relaxing and very enjoyable two week holiday to Bali with a great group of friends including the editor/owner of this fine magazine. This was my first time in Bali and I was quite impressed with what I saw and experienced.

The people there are quite poor by our standards as you can imagine, however they all seem to be quite happy at the same time. Wherever you go, they are always genuinely courteous and helpful. Staff in the resorts, hotels and shops etc will look you in the eye with a smile and greet you in a warm manner every time you see them.

The Balinese economy is built on tourism, so it is in their interest to be nice of course, but their overall happiness seems to just shine through in their dealings with the tourists and each other as well.

Some shopkeepers and service providers can be a bit pushy as they have to compete for business with hundreds of others selling the same goods and services in the same street.

Some of the locals told me that they can have days where they make no sales at all - so you can understand why they get a bit pushy sometimes.

Their simple and uncomplicated lives makes me think that we can learn some lessons from our Balinese friends. In big cities like ours, we generally work too many (unpaid) hours, run around after work taking our kids to their various after school activities, then spend most of the weekend looking after our houses, cars and things that we think we need to be happy.

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We can definitely learn the lesson of “less is best” from our Balinese friends, which will help us to have less stress in our lives.

Over the years I have also been able to travel to other large cities of Europe and the USA. Cities like New York, Paris and London are similar to Sydney where property prices are very expensive. Just like home, the people there have to work long hours to be able to afford the living expenses and lifestyles. They also suffer stress just like we do. The people there are usually not as happy and they don’t greet people with the same genuine smile and warmth that you get in socalled poorer countries like Bali.

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Leonay Golf Club juniors ready for competition

By Conner Lowe

Leonay Golf Club has chosen a strong squad of eight junior golfers to contest this year’s ‘Jack Newton Foundation Encourage Shield Match Play’ competition.

Led by low-marker Kyle Homan (12.2 handicap), the youngsters are primed to improve on their debut performance in the competition in 2016, where they reached the playoff stage.

The Encourage Shield is an annual handicap match play competition for teams of juniors from Golf Clubs in the Sydney Metropolitan Region.

The objective of the Encourage Shield is to provide young golfers with the opportunity to test their skills and learn match play competition, in an environment that is fun, supportive and free of undue interference.

The competition is a handicap match played over 18 holes and each contest will comprise of six individual matches.

The Encourage Shield is an excellent opportunity for those juniors who are working towards Junior Pennant level, giving them a chance to learn the art of Matchplay. It’s a fantastic way to help the juniors develop their golf skills and control their nerves at a competitive golfing stage.

The Leonay’s team is a group on the rise, with all players making dramatic improvements in their games over the past two years. The boys have improved their skills since last year’s competition and will hope they can go further in the competition.

The full Leonay team is: Zachary Lange, Eric Summers, Kyle Homan, Ben Crilley, Coby Carruthers, Mason Iaria, Jed Drew and Harry Drew.

Leonay Golf Club have a variety of talented and skilful junior golfers and wish them all the best in their upcoming competition. The boys will be backed by many to go far in the

competition and develop as golfers.

The competition hits off on Sunday 8th October, with the final round played on 5th November.

Should the Leonay boys qualify for the playoffs, they are scheduled on 12th November (Quarter Finals), 19th November (Semi-Finals) and 3rd December (Grand Final).

Nepean Hockey Association Grand Finals 2017

By Conner Lowe

Hockey in the Nepean region celebrate another fantastic day of Grand Finals for 2017. The Nepean Hockey Association’s Senior Grand Finals were a huge success and the weather was sensational producing a great day of hockey.

Women’s 3rd Grade: The match commenced the day with Rooty Hill RSL and Blaxland competing for the medal.

Rooty Hill were victorious defeating Blaxland 6 – 1 in a fantastic match of hockey. The teams were competitive all season, but Rooty Hill came out the stronger team with Linda Viles from the Rooty Hill

team named ‘Player of the Grand Final’.

Men’s B Division: Relatively new to the NHA competition Kings Langley men who were continually beaten last season found their new allocation in Men’s B division much more suitable to the young team.

Defeating Emu Plains, who some jokingly referred to as “recycled juniors” due to the number of senior players taking the field. All, was accepted in good humour by the Emu men who gave a valiant effort to go down 4 – 1 to Kings Langley with David Fenner named ‘Player of the Grand Final’.

Women’s 2nd Grade: A second Blaxland team took to the turf and

played the Panthers. With the return of Michelle Colless Blaxland were always going to be a threat, but the Panthers were determined to take the Medal.

NHA open rep Jo Lester dominated play in several attacks down the field. However, it was no surprise that Blaxland took out the game 2-1 with Jo Lester named ‘Player of the Grand Final’.

Women’s First Grade: The game of the day for women saw the Panthers play Emu Plains. Always a strong contingent Panthers probably for the first time in a couple of years faced a team of equal skills. Emu Plains had a brilliant season as they only conceded one goal and must have given Panthers several scares throughout the game. However, Panthers came out victorious 1- 0 with Annie Buckley having a tremendous match and subsequently named ‘Player of the Grand Final’.

Men’s A Grade: The game of the day for the 2017 season saw Panthers A matched against Panthers B. The Panthers A team had been a standout team all year and were predicted to take out the Grand Final.

The Panthers A team did go on to win the match convincingly in the end with an 8 - nil score line with Joshua Chapple named ‘Player of the Grand Final’.

The final day of the year for the Nepean Hockey Association saw a great turn out of crowds and a fantastic day for the Grand Finals to be played.

All matches were played fairly with the best teams coming out on top. The Nepean Association would like to thank all the teams and players who made the year a successful one and look forward to next year.

With Winter hockey at an end, Indoor commences soon and contacts for details are available on the Nepean Hockey Association website.

International Wrestling Australia coming to Penrith

By Conner Lowe

The Penrith and Western Sydney area is in for a treat with the International Wrestling Australia (IWA) bringing a huge show to the Penrith Panthers on Friday, October 13th. It’s set to be the biggest event of the year and with a championship on the line spectators are in for a good night of entertainment. The doors will open at 7:30pm with the event to begin at 8pm and go onto late in the evening.

The IWA team have held over 1000 pro wrestling shows over the past 19 years at venues such as Wonderland Photo: Sarah Newman Sydney Theme Park, Sydney, Melbourne & Canberra Royal shows, and toured their show overseas successfully in Nathan Cassar, a competitor known as the Tahiti and New Caledonia. The men and women ‘Masked Kamikaze’ Randal spoke about how he who create the performance team of International got into the sport and what his enjoys most about Wrestling Australia are indeed entertainers but their wrestling and performing in front of an audience. strength and durability is far beyond that of your “I began watching wrestling around the age of average actor or musician. five and instantly fell in love with it. I never grew At any given IWA Pro Wrestling show you out of it so I decided to start training at age 17, and can expect to see a good mix of about 10-20 debuted at age 18 during my HSC exams and have wrestlers, from small masked high flyers to giant never looked back. super-heavyweights. There are women wrestlers, “I think the best part of wrestling is that valet girls, tag teams and their managers even the nervousness you get just before you go out and once occasional midget match. IWA Pro Wrestling plots you walk through that curtain and hear the roar of comical, often very funny and sometimes serious the crowd it gets your adrenaline pumping. It’s an storylines that are relevant to Australian audiences. amazing feeling,” he said.

Chris Abbott or known as the ‘Cowboy’ spoke about the Spirit Event coming up at Penrith and why he loves the entertainment of wrestling.

“Excited is an understatement, this will be my second fighting spirit event. It’s IWAs biggest event of the calendar year and this year I’m heading in holding the ‘Trans Tasman’ championship and I’ll be defending it in a ladder match against Jackson Kelly, so I’ve got my work cut out for me,” he said.

“I love the athleticism and the mix between sports and entertainment. I love the storytelling show through characters, whether it’s in promos or a wrestling match, it’s an amazing thing to see.”

The whole performance is audience interactive and so provides something extra for those who want a little more fun when they go and see a live show. The wrestlers are mix of international and local performers they are all a great credit to IWA’s success. IWA pro wrestlers are well-defined and easy to follow characters, making it enjoyable for the whole family to pick and choose favourites.

There are grand entrances, great music, the referees, the announcers and so much more IWA Pro Wrestling is an amazing experience that must be seen live.

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BEHIND THE STUMPS

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Batting collapse cruels Penrith’s chances in season opener smarter and hopefully sniff out some competition Penrith have had a less-than ideal start to the points next week versus Parramatta.

NSW Premier League season after a batting “And former player Greg Hunt is the club’s new collapse enabled a strong-looking Manly side batting coach.” featuring the likes of Jay Lenton, Mickey Edwards and Chris Green to come away from Cricket NSW recently announced their oneHowell Oval with an easy seven-wicket win day squad for the upcoming JLT Cup series over the defending one-day champions last with Penrith’s Ryan Gibson named in the Saturday despite the sweltering 37-degree heat. squad.

With new captain Josh Lalor winning the toss Gibson’s selection means he will be and electing to bat, the Black Cats got away to a unavailable for the Round Two clash versus good start reaching 0/46 before John Di Bartolo Parramatta, with Cameron Weir set to take his (26) lost his wicket. Despite the best efforts of place.

Ryan Hackney (30) and Michael Castle (18), the only other batsmen to reach double figures, However Penrith’s Pat Cummins has been Penrith lost 10/52 to be bundled out for just 98  Despite the best efforts of Ryan Smith, Penrith were unable to defend omitted from that Cricket NSW one-day squad, runs. their lowly total of 98 v Manly. Credit: 77 Media. having been recently sent home from the Penrith tried hard with the ball, having Australian tour of Bangladesh and India to ensure Manly at one stage 3/54 in reply but were never realistically a chance of winning this one and the game It wasn’t all doom and gloom for the Black Cats he is rested and not overworked ahead of a busy summer was over in the 25th over. Ryan Smith (2/31) and Castle with wins in seconds, thirds and fifths notched up schedule.

(1/23) were the wicket-takers for the home side. against Manly while Penrith’s Metro Cup side Meanwhile Penrith’s Ryan Hackney and Trent Lalor after the game said the score looked worse than also won their opening game of the season against Weir have been named in a NSW Under 19s it was, indicating the playing conditions were different to Randwick-Petersham. what he had expected given the expected hot conditions Chris Withers made a welcome return to the club Challenge squad as part of preparations for the upcoming U19s championships to be played in and Manly were good enough to exploit those conditions. after a season layoff, taking 5/17.

“I’ve been at this club a long time and we’ve been Fourth grade also lost, despite the return from Tasmania in December. bowled out before for low totals that look worse than this retirement of former state cricketer Dale Turner Cricket NSW also recently announced the Lend Lease today,” Lalor explained. who top scored with 69.

Breakers squad for the upcoming season with three “We didn’t bat well but we didn’t bat poorly to be bowled out for 98.

New first grade coach Michael Wholohan says the Lady Cats named – Mikayla Hinkley, Lisa Griffith and “It looks a hell of lot worse on paper than what club is good shape for the season ahead despite some Naomi Stalenberg. The trio showcased their wares in the recent City v Country fixtures played last weekend at actually happened here today. key playing and coaching personnel changes.

“I don’t think we are a million miles away just maybe “There has been a little bit of a cultural shift with Blacktown ISP where Hinkley scored 37 and 57 for City a fraction more on the preparation side of things.

Matt Halse a massive loss as is coach Steve Small,” while Griffith scored 47 and 56 for Country.

“There weren’t too many rash shots from the guys, Wholohan admitted.

In further good news for women’s cricket, Howell there’s not a whole lot of blame being thrown around.

“Tim Cummins (older brother of Pat) has gone to “Manly definitely had the better of the conditions Sydney Uni and Matt Hopkins to St George so we’ve Oval will again host a WBBL game on December 16, their third in successive WBBL seasons. today. had some significant personnel changes.

“The conditions were meant to be hot and 37 degrees “Nick Carruthers has come across from CampbelltownPenrith could have easily had a fourth player in those but unfortunately that didn’t happen in the morning so Camden to become our new first-grade wicket-keeper. the wicket wasn’t able to bake.

“Brent Atherton, who has been away from the club City v Country fixtures but 15-year old all-rounder “The wicket looked unreal, as good a wicket as we’ve for the past five seasons (three with St George, two with sensation, Hannah Darlington has left the club. A real had here in a long time.

Hawkesbury) will hopefully score the require runs to shame considering Darlington has recently become the first graduate from the Thunder WBBL Academy to be “Had the game gone the distance I think we would play first grade. have seen how good the wicket really was.

“We’ve still got a very strong squad, defending one- signed to a WBBL contract by the Thunder.

“They bowled exceptionally well once they found that day champions and we’ve made the semis in the last four #LoveTheCats length on that wicket.” years so we’ll just have to back ourselves, play a little bit

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New skipper Josh Lalor sets a lofty goal

By Stewart Moses @TheRiffMarn

Recently appointed Panthers skipper Josh Lalor has set the bar high for his side as Penrith heads into the new cricket season.

The St Clair local junior, who takes over the captaincy reins from retired skipper, Matthew Halse, says his team needs to build on the confidence gained from winning last year’s one-day title and has set the task of winning the NSW Premier Cricket first grade title as this season’s goal for his team.

“That’s the goal especially with the team we’ve got. We need to have lofty aspirations and we need to hold ourselves accountable to those expectations,” Lalor revealed to Nepean News.

“We’ve been thereabouts the past few years without winning that elusive two-day title.

“But we’ve been very lucky to win the one-day game comp last year which we worked extremely hard for.

“I think now we’ll see hopefully a more mature side which might be the difference that pushes us five percent more to go on and win the two-day comp.

“Anything lower and we are doing ourselves a disservice and it’s probably setting the bar too low that we should not be not happy with.

“It’s going to force our guys to take a little more responsibility and be a little bit more mature and hopefully having those goals is what pushes us that little bit further.”

While an obviously proud Josh Lalor is nonetheless relieved to have finally achieved a longterm goal in becoming captain, given the manner in which his own personal career has taken off, he

 Josh Lalor takes over from the retired Matthew Halse as Penrith’s new captain. Credit: 77 Media.

admits that it won’t be easy to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, Halse.

“It was (a goal of mine) for a long time but then my own cricket career took off and became a priority as I wasn’t sure whether being captain was going to happen,” Lalor replied.

“But it’s nice now to have that box ticked off.

“On the wall inside there are 214 players who have played first grade for the Panthers so to be a captain amongst all those guys is nice.

“But it will be very hard (to follow in Halse’s footsteps). I was thinking about that in the first couple of weeks leading up into the season.

“Halse is a very level kind of guy while I’m a little bit more emotional so I was wondering whether it was best to mirror what he does.

“But then I thought instead it might be best to make it my own and see whether that works and

Coach’s Corner NRL Grand Final Preview

The stage is set for the 2017 NRL Grand Final which will be contested by the Melbourne Storm and the North Queensland Cowboys this Sunday night at ANZ Stadium. First against eighth, momentum faces consistency as the Minor Premiers take on the team who needed other results to fall their way in order to play Finals football.

Storm: Their last loss with Slater, Cronk and Smith taking the field together was on May 13 and their last loss this season was on July 8 without their Origin players. They are currently on a 9 game winning streak and the most points they have conceded in an individual game during that streak was 16 against the Eels in Week One of the Finals. They boast both the best attack and defensive records in the competition and deserve to be red hot favourites heading into the decider.

The Storm however have not played their best football during the Finals. Defensively they have uncharacteristically lacked line speed and are conceding ground to opposition teams on their edges without making consistent decisions. Offensively they have played nervously, lacked patience and have made more errors than usual. They must get back to their fundamental strength which is to play direct and through the middle in numbers. This will open up

give that a go this season.”

To help the team achieve its ambitious goal of winning just the club’s second first grade premiership since 1982-3, Josh says his captaincy style needs to be one that ensures the team enjoys its cricket and encourages them to showcase their skills on the field but at the same time ensuring everyone in the team holds themselves accountable in all aspects of their game in order to achieve team goals.

“For me, first and foremost it’s about having a good time, guys being comfortable out there in showing their skills,” Lalor said.

“We’ve got a very good side so it’s about trying to put guys in the best position possible to be comfortable in doing what they are good at.

“The onus is on the players to be a bit more selfsufficient with their own preparation, thinking about the game, talking amongst themselves and taking a bit more responsibility so I think we are going to see a bit more maturity in the team.”

With Lalor no longer a contracted player in the Cricket NSW Blues squad, his focus apart from the Penrith captaincy, is to work his way back into the Brisbane Heat team having missed all of last season’s Big Bash League through injury.

“My focus first and foremost has to be Big Bash (with the Heat), they are the guys that pay the bills at the moment so that’s priority number one,” Lalor declared.

“Working backwards from there, I need to get into the season, play some nice competitive cricket and then hopefully as we get into the season the wickets start to roll and we’ll worry about the representative stuff as those things come along.

“No wickets today means I’m not exactly banging the door down after one performance but the focus for me is making sure I’m bowling as well as I can and things will take care of itself from there.”

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attacking opportunities on the edges and they have the best set play attack from taps, scrums and goal line drop outs in the competition.

The Storm won both match ups against the Cowboys this season in Round 15: Storm 23-22 (Without Origin Players) and in Round 22: Storm 26-8.

Cowboys: Lost 5 of their last 6 regular season matches to limp into the Finals and did not look genuine contenders for the Premiership. Since then they have eliminated 2nd, 4th and 5th all on the road with a mounting injury toll. It has been a magnificent achievement for them to even progress to the Grand Final but now they are there, the focus will be on winning it and they have a huge task ahead of them to do so.

The Cowboys average 85% completions and 8 errors during the Finals. They do not beat themselves, the style of football they have adapted in the absence of Johnathon Thurston and Matt Scott has demonstrated the intelligence of the Cowboys coach Paul Green.

Michael Morgan is the form player in the competition right now and Jason Taumalolo is the form forward. Both will be extremely difficult to stop if the Cowboys can control the game and gather momentum.

The Storm will need to pressure and limit Michael Morgan to put plenty of pressure on Te Maire Martin.

Morgan is the Cowboys only general play kicker, across their three Finals games so far he has 1422 kick metres while Martin has 17 total and Lachlan Coote 393 total. To win this game the Cowboys will need to win the field position battle which places a huge emphasis on Morgan’s kicking game and the ability of the Storm to pressure and limit his kick metres.

A lot of media speculation will surround whether Matt Scott will play. For me if he is fully fit he should take his place in the team. If there is any doubt over his fitness and ability to contribute to the team then he should be left out. The notion that Paul Green should stick with the same 17 is romantic, but when your trying to win a Grand Final you pick the best players available at that point in time.

I think the Storm will be far too strong for the Cowboys and expect them to win comfortably.

For the Cowboys to win they will need to rattle the Storm early and apply some scoreboard pressure by forcing the Storm to chase points which is a position in which they struggle. In the 20’s I like the Eels to defeat Manly and in the State Championship I think the Panthers will be too strong, but it would be great for the game if PNG managed the upset. Enjoy the games!

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Unsigned Nicholls steers Penrith to Grand Final glory

By Stewart Moses @TheRiffMarn

Halfback and skipper Darren Nicholls has capped a stellar season with a man-of-the-match performance to guide a relatively young Panthers outfit to a 20-12 grand final upset win over minor premiers, Wyong Roos at Leichhardt Oval last Sunday.

“Dez” as the Penrith skipper is affectionately known as, set up two tries and had a hand in two more, in a win that now sees the pre-season competition favourites head to ANZ Stadium this Sunday to take on everyone’s second favourite team, the PNG Hunters in the NRL State Championship final, after they snatched a dramatic 12-10 victory over Sunshine Coast Falcons in the Intrust Super Cup. While the win was especially sweet for the 28year old halfback, who only last year experienced a heart-breaking loss in the Intrust Super Cup final with Redcliffe, Nicholls admitted that it took time to adjust to his new role upon joining Penrith at the start of this season.

“Yes really happy. A great team effort when you consider there’s been a lot of boys in and out of this side and I’m just so happy with the result,” Nicholls told Nepean News.

“This year I’ve played more of a directional role, getting the team around the park.

“I have been happy with my year, it started off slow but it’s built towards the end of the year.

“I’ve had to play with a lot of halves.”

 Intrust Super Premiership winning skipper Darren Nicholls says playing in the NRL remains his number one dream.

Credit: NRL Photos.

Nicholls, who is arguably the best player in the Intrust Super Premiership yet to play in the NRL, says despite his age, he has not given up on his dream to play at the next level.

Whether or not that opportunity comes at Penrith remains to be seen given Nicholls remains unsigned for next season.

“The boys like to call me Uncle but playing with these young guys, it brings the best out of me,” Nicholls replied.

“This year I’ve pushed the players in front of me to play better and they did just that.

“But I’m going to keep training my heart out, play my best and if the opportunity comes (to play in the NRL) I’ll take it.”

While Nicholls was proud to receive man-of-

Congratulations Panthers on a great season

the-match honours, the half instead preferred to praise Fijian winger Maika Sivo, who not only continued his amazing try-scoring run in the win, but came up with the play of the night to deny Wyong’s Joseph Manu who looked all but certain to score a runaway try that could have seen the Roos close the gap to just two points.

“In the second half Sivo was contesting bombs, chasing kicks hard,” Nicholls said.

“But when Manu surged towards the try-line, I was a little bit worried until I saw him coming out of nowhere to make that try-saving tackle.

“It was typical of the effort of everyone put in, turning up for each other.

“Defence was the cornerstone of our success this year. We were the best defensive side and I think that showed tonight.”

Nicholls said the team would enjoy Penrith’s second title success in four years but echoed coach Garth Brennan’s message that there was still one more game to go, especially against a side where the half is the only member of the side that knows what to expect from this Sunday’s opponents.

“We’ll enjoy tonight but I’ll think “Brenno” (Garth Brennan) will have to pull the reins on a few of the boys as we still know next week’s the big one,” Nicholls declared.

“I’m expecting a very tough physical game from the PNG Hunters, but I’ll think we’ll be up for it.

“I’ve played them before and probably the only one who has played them in this team.

“I know what they’ll dish up so I’ll be able to help the boys.”

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By Stewart Moses @TheRiffMarn

He may have played just four games to date in the Intrust Super Premiership, but Mason Cerruto says he is just grateful to coach Garth Brennan for bringing him back into the fold in a nick of time to play a major role in Penrith’s grand final success.

Having defeated the NZ Warriors in week one of the finals, Brennan nonetheless made the tough decision to replace Tom Eisenhuth with the Camden junior for their preliminary final clash with the Bulldogs before holding his spot to help Penrith win their second title at this level in four years.

Cerruto’s inclusion meant he was one of five members of Penrith’s grand final winning side that had spent time playing for feeder club St Marys in the Ron Massey Cup, the others being Maika Sivo, Tony Satini, Tom Eisenhuth and Nick Lui Toso.

But despite having spent the majority of the season playing with St Marys, Cerruto said he never gave up on earning the call-up for the finals, adding that it was special that Eisenhuth was able to maintain a spot in the seventeen having been replaced at fullback.

“It was a matter of turning up to training every week, grinding it out in games and doing the best I could and hope that “Brenno” (Garth Brennan) would see my potential,” Cerruto told Nepean News.

“It took over 26 rounds, but finally it came to fruition securing a spot.

 Mason Cerruto was again safe as houses at the back for Penrith. Credit NRL Photos.

“It was a good time to find some form at the right end of the season.

“I was especially happy for Eiso (Eisenhuth) as he’s a great person so for the both of us to be in this team it’s great.”

Despite there being fierce competition for fullback spots at Penrith, the ex-Wests Tiger and Parramatta Eel says it was an easy decision to join the Panthers.

“I played a good game for Parra in the Holden Cup against Penrith and they picked me up at the end of the season,” Cerruto replied.

“It was definitely an easy decision to come to Penrith with all the work they put into the young juniors.

“I knew Dylan Edwards was there, I played 20’s against him and it was awesome to train under Matt Moylan during pre-season and learn a few things as well.

Last Sunday night’s win is easily the biggest in Cerruto’s career to date, having not won a grand final since his junior days.

“Last time I won a grand final was under 13’s at Camden Rams so it’s great to win one at this level,” Cerruto declared.

“It’s only my fourth game but with this team, the boys really get around you, they’re very inviting and very welcoming whenever I’ve played.”

Cerruto agreed that after a frustrating opening half where the Panthers only completed 58% of their sets to Wyong’s 85%, the Maika Sivo try right on half-time from a Wyong Roos line drop-out was the turning point of the game, as it gave the side a lift when they needed it most.

“Sivo is a try scoring machine, an absolute freak.

Ron Massey Cup, Sydney Shield, NSW Cup, everywhere he goes, he scores tries,” Cerruto said.

“So when he scored and we watched their heads go down at halftime, we knew we could come back in the second half and roll them.”

Whilst Cerruto had another solid game at the back, with a game high 192 metres as well as setting up Tony Satini for the try that put Penrith ahead for the first time in the game early in the second half, the fullback was grateful Sivo was on hand to produce his match-saving tackle on Joseph Manu.

“Absolutely a crucial play. I didn’t even see him coming,” Cerruto conceded.

“Tuivasa-Sheck stepped back on the inside, passed to Manu and Maika just happened to be there.

“It wasn’t luck, it was the result of hard work.

“He works his ass off and he’s not lucky to be here, he’s earned it.”

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Coy Brennan says his “baby team” has unfinished business

By Stewart Moses @TheRiffMarn

A guarded Garth Brennan at this stage remains committed to Penrith in 2018 in the wake of his third lower grades title in five years after a youthful Penrith side defeated minor premiers Wyong 20-12 in last Sunday’s Intrust Super Premiership decider.

Since joining the club in 2012, Brennan has been involved in finals footy in all six years, having won the Holden Cup in 2013 and Intrust Super Premiership titles in 2014 and 2017.

Brennan now takes his team to this Sunday’s NRL State Championship decider against PNG Hunters at Homebush, looking to atone for the surprise loss to Northern Pride in 2014.

Should Penrith win their 13th game of their last 14, Brennan’s odds of securing higher coaching honours with either the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL or Warrington in the English Super League (whom reportedly have already spoken to the Panthers coach) will improve considerably.

Having won just five games in their opening 13 rounds, Brennan overcame the loss of Peta Hiku, Te Maire Martin, Samisoni Langi, Michael Oldfield and Malakai Watene-Zelezniak to other clubs and Corey Harawira-Naera, Dylan Edwards and Tyrone May to the NRL side, to win Penrith’s second title at this level in four years and reaffirm his status as Penrith’s most successful lower grades coach.

In part it explains why Brennan’s third title is his most satisfying yet.

“It’s probably the most proudest I’ve been of them

 Garth Brennan celebrates title number three with family.

Credit: NRL Photos.

because both the other grand finals we were pretty red hot favourites for both of those,” Brennan told Nepean News.

“In the 14 side, we had a lot of experienced players like the Wes Naiqamas, the Kevin Kingstons, the Tommy Humbles and the Luke Capewells.

“That 14 side also had some handy talent by the names of Bryce Cartwright, Waqa Blake, Isaah Yeo and Reagan Campbell-Gillard.

“Whether this side has the same level of talent as that 2014 side did, time will tell.

“But this year’s team is full of babies (apart from the older fellas, Darren Nicholls and Mitch Rein) being mostly be 20-21 years of age.

“They’re a very gutsy football team and I’m proud of them and now they’ve got the chance to play next weekend against PNG.” But while Brennan has been linked to a number of roles both here and abroad, the Panthers coach

played down that speculation confirming that he will at this stage be at Penrith in 2018.

“My plan is at this stage I’ll be at Penrith again next year, I’m not actively chasing NRL jobs,” Brennan replied.

“I can’t control what other clubs want to sign me as a coach so there’s no use wasting energy on it.

“But I can control what I can do here at Penrith and if we have success the rest will look after itself.

“I’ve always said it’s nice to win comps but there’s always going to be juniors coming through here so I’ve always got a job here to develop them into NRL players.

“But whatever role Gus wants me to do that’s up for him to decide and whatever that is I’ll do.”

Brennan’s unfinished business with the club continues with this Sunday’s clash with the PNG Hunters, who will be crowd favourites despite Penrith being once again firm favourites for this title.

“I didn’t handle it well last time and I blame myself for that,” Brennan concedes.

“It was the first year when it came in 2014 and we probably celebrated that NSW Cup grand final win a little too long and didn’t give the National Championship game the respect it deserved.

“But I’ve learnt from that and we will be approaching it this year more seriously.

“While I think PNG, who are a quality football side, are a fantastic rugby league story in getting there, they don’t have to win it.

“I believe in the players and I know what they can do it.

“It’s a very prestigious trophy that we would like to have in the Panthers cabinet if we can get it.”

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Jury out as Penrith again exit in week two of the finals Penrith’s 13-6 loss to the Broncos in into this game we simply ran out of juice week two of the finals continues the curse once we got behind on the scoreboard. for the Panthers, having on lost their “Had we won week one against the second game of the finals, five times in a Dragons, I reckon we would have been row stretching back to 2004. in better shape.

The loss has also left many fans and “Everyone’s got injuries at this time pundits asking the question whether the of year and I won’t use that as an excuse. club has improved on its 2016 result that “Despite the injury setbacks, I think so many thinking the Panthers would win the playing group were really resilient the premiership this year. and I think that’s what kept us in the However, despite being disappointed fight during the season for so long. by the result, coach Anthony Griffin “When I think back to when I took says there is much to be proud about the this job on, there wasn’t a massive rap club and particularly the team’s effort to on them. recover from a less than ideal 2 and 7 start “The words were to the effect of “you to the season. have a good team but you don’t have  A disappointed Panthers side will be stronger in 2018 says coach Anthony “Obviously disappointed and that it the superstars that previous years’ sides Griffin. Credit: NRL Photos doesn’t feel right that we are finished but had. the reality is that we have,” Griffin said.

“If you can get in the semis you’ve with our execution.

“But it’s been a really tough season, we have had done a good job and I think we surprised “We’ll be better next time when we get our a lot of challenges thrown at us and every time we everyone how consistent we were. opportunity. did have a challenge we came back harder from it.

“I am extremely proud in that they never “I thought we played tougher football this year stopped trying to the 80th minute and I couldn’t Similarly it was a disappointing end for against quality opposition. ask any more than that.”

Holden Cup coach David Tangata-Toa. “I thought last year with or run into the finals we Having rebounded from their week one finals picked off a few sides that were never going to be In team news ahead of this Sunday’s NRL State 18-14 loss to St George-Illawarra to record a in the finals.

Championship clash, Penrith have added Jack 33-12 win over Brisbane, they were unable to “But this year we really had to earn our spot in Hetherington and Lachlan Stein to the same 17 repeat that effort in week three going down 28-6 the finals. that accounted for Wyong in last Sunday’s Intrust to Parramatta.

“Everyone we played at the back-end of the year Super Premiership Grand Final, 20-12.

While Tangata-Toa had to make do for much were playing for their season too, so I thought it The 19-man squad is as follows in numeric of the season with key players Jarome Luai and was a real build on what we did last year.” order: Liam Martin elevated to ISP whilst losing the “We earned the right to be playing in that game Cerruto, Sivo, J Cartwright, Satini, Crichton, likes of Brian Too, Billy Burns, Tom Skinner against Brisbane and we didn’t get it right.

Luai, Nicholls (C), Leota, Rein, Akauola, Kikau, and Daniel Brown to injury, the coach refused “But I was extremely proud of the way we just Ellis, Katoa to use it as an excuse and on reflection was kept going at that game.

Interchange: Eisenhuth, Waddell, Lui-Toso, immensely proud of his team’s efforts just to “We’ll learn from that and we’ll be better next Hetheington, Stein, Clark make the preliminary final although conceding year.”

PNG Hunters with the inclusion of two former the loss to the Dragons in week one ultimately Griffin refuted claims that the Panthers would Panthers in “bookend brothers” Wellington and proved to be telling in the end. have won had Matt Moylan been included, stating Stanton Albert, won’t be easy despite being narrow “We used up a lot of energy in that Dragons that he already had a side more than capable of outsiders for the clash and will go easily as the game in the first week of the final,” Tangata-Toa defeating the Broncos. crowd favourites at ANZ Stadium this Sunday. told Nepean News.

“I don’t think so (missing Moylan). We had a Kick-off is at 3:30pm and hopefully this time “Even though we lost we still played really team out there that was capable of doing the job,” coach Garth Brennan can take this title out having well but then we went to Brisbane and once Griffin responded. missed out in 2014 to the Northern Pride. again played really well.

“They were clinical at times while we had a “But with the travel on top of injuries, coming couple of opportunities and we weren’t the same See you at the game. #PantherPride

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GOLDEN POINTS with Stew Moses

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PLENTY OF FEEL-GOOD STORIES TO COME OUT OF PENRITH’S ISP GRAND FINAL TRIUMPH A wonderful moment after the game when the Cartwright and Waddell families came together to celebrate the first major grand final wins achieved by sons Jed and Corey, who are also both in the top 30 squad for 2018.

For Corey, the win was particularly sweet having twice lost finals to several of Wyong’s players who lined up in both the 2014 SG Ball Final and the 2016 Holden Cup Grand Final, whilst missing the 2015 Holden Cup win over Manly through injury.

For Jed, the win vindicates his decision to leave the Gold Coast Titans and hook up with the Panthers on a three-year deal.

An emotional moment between father and son, captured by AAP’s Scott Bailey went viral on social media as did images of John Cartwright hiding a beer during the game, captured by Fox League’s cameras.

Speaking of John Cartwright, he has confirmed that although he would like to come home at some point, it won’t be in 2018 as he remains contracted to Manly and is enjoying his time as assistant to Trent Barrett. But you never know….

Grand final hero, Maika Sivo is set to take up a new deal that will enable him to train with the NRL squad over the off-season.

Dubbed the game’s next Semi Radradra, Sivo scored his 13th try for Penrith in just his 12th appearance in the grand final victory to go with 32 tries in all competitions since joining feeder club St Marys this season.

But Sivo is still very much the raw product according to coach Garth Brennan.

“There’s still a long way to go for Maika, he still has a lot of areas he needs to work on,” Brennan said.

“He is still very raw and he really hasn’t been coached but now he’s in a good system, does a good pre-season, who knows where he will end up?”

Fijian team-mate Viliame Kikau says Sivo is worthy of a spot in Fiji’s World Cup squad.

“He’s been good for us this year, he’s a try scoring machine, everyone knows that and hopefully he gets the call up for the World Cup because he deserves it.”

However Penrith are set to lose their ISP premiership-winning skipper Darren Nicholls with St George-Illawarra set to sign Nicholls as a back-up to Ben Hunt for 2018.

Spare a thought for Tony Satini.

medical miracle that he was able to play in last Sunday’s Grand Final just a week after it was feared his season was over after suffering a medial knee injury in the win over Canterbury in the prelim final.

Skipper Darren Nicholls admitted as much that he didn’t think Luai would play in the decider.

“Massive credit to the medical staff and Jarome.

He put in the work and the hours icing it up, getting the treatment, because we needed him out there and he delivered.”  Generation next Corey Waddell and Jed Cartwright celebrate the match-winning try. Credit: NRL Photos.

Having languished for much of the season in the Ron Massey Cup with St Marys, he was finally given his chance by Garth Brennan late in the season and took it with both hands, scoring five tries in as many appearances including all three finals.

According to the centre, things happen for a reason.

Satini was the unlucky Panther on grand final day in 2013, being overlooked by the Windsor Wolves in their NSW Cup Grand Final against Cronulla having already lost his spot to James Roberts in the Holden Cup decider despite being team captain.

Four years on and Satini deservedly has his title.

Garth Brennan revealed after the game, he has just as much intel on the Albert brothers, Wellington and Stanton as they claim they have on him ahead of this Sunday’s NRL State Championship clash with the PNG Hunters.

Brennan knows exactly how the brothers tick having lived with them for twelve months during their stint with Penrith.

It will be interesting to see how the Matt Moylan saga ends up given the unfortunate ACL injury to Tyrone May that will see the Minchinbury junior return to the field in April, possibly May next year.

Moylan should he leave the Panthers (and there is plenty of mail suggesting he will do so in coming weeks) is likely to join a cashed-up Manly despite obvious interest from the Wests Tigers and Cronulla.

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Apart from Tyrone May’s Samoan World Cup aspirations being cruelly denied by injury, Corey Harawira-Naera (shoulder) and Daniel Brown (knee – ACL) are also unavailable for New Zealand and Wales respectively.

Fox League’s coverage certainly had you thinking that only the Sydney Roosters first grade squad turned up to support their feeder club, Wyong last Sunday night.

However the Panthers were well and truly represented with Dylan Edwards, Josh Mansour, Dean Whare, Tyrone May, Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo and Corey Harawira-Naera among them while Anthony Griffin and Cameron Ciradlo were also on hand.

Meanwhile Dylan Edwards is the latest Panther set to become a parent after he and partner Nadine announced on social media that they are expecting their first child in March 2018.

It has certainly been a watershed year both on and off the field for Reagan Campbell-Gillard.

The towering Panthers prop with the moustache that has him compared to either Freddie Mercury or Ron Jeremy, had a whale of a game against the Brisbane Broncos that has catapulted the Fijian international to the brink of World Cup selection with the Kangaroos.

And that moustache was certainly the focus on Campbell-Gillard’s recent appearance on the Fox League program, The Professor’s Second Year Syndrome, when he ended the show doing his best Ron Jeremy pose which took everyone by surprise.

Not bad for a player who was once very shy of the media and being in the public spotlight. #PantherPride

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Sailing towards the biggest game of the year

 Billy Slater- my man of the match this Sunday

And then there were two. One, the competition’s best and most consistent team over the 26 round proper of the nrl premiership. The other, another heavyweight of the comp but literally stumbled into this year’s semi final series. But alas, find themselves opposite one another on the biggest day there is on the rugby league calendar.

The Melbourne Storm have been the juggernaut on the road to October this year while the North Queensland Cowboys have done extraordinary well, actually ‘freakingly’ well to make it into this year’s grand final, without their two best players in Jonathan Thurston and Matt Scott.

Let’s firstly dissect Craig Bellamy’s men. Let’s start with their three best ever players, who coincidentally are all in this very team striving for glory in 2017.

Cameron Smith, in my opinion the game’s best ever player. Man this bloke’s a pleasure to watch. And like a good red wine gets better and better with age.

And what about his ‘twin’ Billy Slater? Both men born on the same day and the same year and ironically both men on a similar trajectory towards stardom.

Now let’s throw in the third member of these ‘triplets’ Cooper Cronk. Playing in his last campaign for his beloved Storm this bloke’s toughness often gets overshadowed by his astute playmaking.

Then you throw in kids like Munster, Addo-Carr, Vunivalu, Scott, Chambers, Finucane, McLean, Glasby, the human giant Asofa- Solomona and Kaufusi.

Kaufusi is a great story. When he first arrived in Melbourne he couldn’t run 2km without stopping for water and a break. Now he plays every minute of every game and will join most of his teammates in the Maroon jersey of origin next year. Amazing club really with most importantly an amazing culture. They are going to be very hard to beat come Sunday.

Now to their opponents the Cowboys. Let’s go back to round 26. Picture this.

The Cowboys players sitting in front of the tv all together, in one hand a beer

 Michael Morgan- a 10 out of 10 this final series

in the other an orange juice. Waiting for the Bulldogs to upset the Dragons so they can at least make it into the final series. And they did. Down with the beers and over to the training paddock to plot the downfall of last year’s premiers, the Sharks. Which they did. Now onto the rampaging Eels, surely this is where the Cowboys ‘luck’ runs out. Nope. Now onto the Roosters. Ok, now really, SURELY the Cowboys can’t get past the overall second best team of the year?

Guess what? Yep. Ha ha ha now this is getting serious. How, where, what, why, have they done it?

Well one massive reason is Michael Morgan. Once Thurston was out Morgan’s game has gone next level. And what about the human wrecking ball Jason Taumalolo? A reason I’m glad I’ve retired. But the ensemble has been breathtaking as well. Lochie Coote, Jake Granville, Ethan Lowe, Scott Bolton, Te Maire Martin, Feldt, Cooper, Hess, O’Neill, and John Asiata, who is the Cowboys version of Felise Kaufusi in his improvement has been astonishing.

Ok the verdict. It’s a classic game of the professionalism v momentum. The Storm have the best coach in the game, perhaps the best ever. The way in which he squeezes the best out of an ordinary player to make him reach levels of expertise makes him the King Midas of the game. His counterpart Paul Green is in fact a mini me of Bellamy. A somewhat clone who lets his players do all his talking for him on the footy field. I cannot wait for this game Sunday it promises to be a classic.

For the record the Storm win 32-22 in a high scoring encounter. Billy Slater is the Clive Churchill Medalist, and we will be talking about this game all over the off-season.

May the best team win.

MG (random Westie) OAM

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