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The FREE Two Wells community newsletter, the Echo, soon will have a new look – See Page 3

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foo tball Now the Plains Producer has extended its sports cover to the North Eastern Football League. Peter Argent previews the opening round, Page 21

BECKY Savage at home in Snowtown with her Lions Youth of the Year trophy. –PICTURE: Lisa Redpath.

Snowtown youth Becky Savage has opened another window of opportunity. The 17-year-old was named South Australia’s Lions Youth of the Year on Saturday night, after previously winning the club, regional and zone titles. She will compete for the national title in Mildura from April 28 to May 1. Outdoing five others to be named South Australia, Northern Territory and Broken Hill’s Youth of the Year, Becky has been rewarded with another chance to travel. Having just returned from a trip to England on another scholarship, her most recent success rewards her with a 35- day trip around Australia with the other five national finalists from across Australia. “We are going to visit each other’s hometowns in December,” Becky said. “So they will all come and visit Snowtown.” Becky was announced the winner after the six competitors each completed a five-minute prepared speech, two two-minute impromptu speeches and a 45-minute private interview. • Continued Page 2

THE SAGA CONTINUES:

Councillor: Decision to appeal on land ‘immoral’

n Councillor Avon Hudson has labelled Wakefield Regional Council’s decision to appeal to the Supreme Court as “immoral” – but mayor James Maitland says council acted “in good faith.” n Read the outcome of council’s special meeting – Page 7

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Glitz and glamour to the fore n BALAKLAVA Golf Club turned on another of its famous “100 Club” evenings on Saturday, with “bling the in-thing” for the glitterati who danced and dined the night away. Balaklava’s Mark and Katrina Loy (right) were the lucky winners of the popular

raffle’s main cash prize of $1500, with several other big cash prizes also claimed. The night was a big fund-raiser for the club, with an excellent meal provided by chef Derek Friedrichs and his Royal Hotel team. The club thanks all sponsors and helpers.

STUNNING in pink, Michelle Davey and husband Scott, who later stunned THE nineteenth hole has never seen such glamour! From left are guests Tania and WINNERS can smile – Mark and Katrina the crowd with a Jimmy Barnes tune. John Matz, Caron and Phil Nicholson and Di and Ian Michael. Loy on their way to a big night out.

Becky is Lions SA Youth of the Year • From Page 1 “I was shocked,” Becky said, “I was waiting for them to call out someone else’s name, so I had a confused look on my face when they yelled my name out.” Becky’s prepared speech was called “my amazing 17 days”, which outlined her recent trip to London for a “Spirit of Science” educational excursion. Featuring a lot of interesting material, Becky thought her speech had an impact on the judges. “I think they enjoyed my speech

because I added quirky bits,” she said. Australia’s role in Japanese whaling was the first topic for the impromptu speech, while the second required Becky to talk about the biggest issue facing Australian youth–which she believed was school yard and cyber bullying. Involved with Wakefield Regional Council’s youth advisory committee and Snowtown’s Community Development Board, Becky’s commitment to her community was evident. Also captain of Snowtown Area

School, Becky’s various roles in the community impressed the judges. “The judges also said I have heart for community development,” she said. The national competition and final stage of the 2010 quest will follow the same judging procedure, and Becky said she would use the same speech. Of the experience so far, Becky said her favourite part had been meeting so many people. “The other kids competing are amazing. We talked non-stop,” Becky said.

Her five opponents were from Darwin high school, Broken Hill high, Loreto College, St Dominic’s priory college and Naracoorte high. Although a Snowtown resident, Becky was sponsored by the Wallaroo Lions Club this year, so Snowtown Lions Club could give another youth a chance after sponsoring Becky last year. •Saturday also marked the start of National Youth Week. Week long celebrations highlighting the talent of Australian youth will be held across Australia.

State government provided $90,000 to local councils for the annual week, which encourages people aged 12–25 to get involved in planning and organising their own events for their community. Ambassador for Youth Opportunity in South Australia, Gavin Wanganeen, will be providing advice to young people at events throughout the week across the state. Clare will hold a free skate park fun day from noon on Saturday. Full event listings available from www. youthweek.com.

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New look for Two Wells Echo Residents of Two Wells and Lewiston will benefit from a joint venture between the Plains Producer and Two Wells Regional Action Team (TWRAT) to help produce a new-look monthly Echo newsletter. The last A5 version of “Your Local Echo” newsletter was printed on the photocopier at the Two Wells Visitor Information Centre just before Easter. “The main change residents will notice next month is the Echo will now be printed on tabloid sized newsprint,” said Andrew Manuel, manager of the Plains Producer. “It will continue to be delivered monthly, but it will now have full colour available,” Andrew said. The newsletter which started in the early 80s, was a brainchild of former Two Wells residents Bet and Les Williams. “Bet used to write the weekly column for the Plains Producer called Two Wells Talk for more than 10 years when Mum and Dad were running the paper,” Andrew said. “So it is great to be able to help continue

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the good work of the faithful volunteers who have helped compile the newsletter.” The newsletter, which has been running for about 30 years, will take on the new name, “Two Wells and Districts Echo”. “It will still have all the same information content, although there will be more scope for news and feature articles,” Andrew said. Local reporter Bronte Hewett will be based at the Two Wells Visitor Information Centre for a few days each week. “Bronte will be in Two Wells more which will enable her to do face-to-face interviews

STEVE Kennedy and Andrew Manuel with the signed agreement. more easily,” Andrew said. News can still be sent to the same email address echo@twpo. com.au or contact Bronte direct on bronte@ plainsproducer.com.au or phone 8862 1977.

“Steve Kennedy, president of TWRAT, and local Two Wells councillor, is excited about the future of the new Echo. “We have been involved in producing and distributing the Echo for many years now and look forward to the extra benefit to the community that this joint venture will bring to our district,” Steve said. “I am proud of the way all volunteers have continued working so hard to produce the Echo for our district, for no monetary reward. “Without the volunteers we have had over a long period of time the Echo would have folded a long time ago. “It is this spirit and commitment that makes Two Wells and districts so special. Businesses, sporting clubs, church groups and community associations should take advantage of the new Echo format and to inform their members also. “I encourage you all to continue to contribute your monthly reports for all to enjoy.”

Giffiths on with job

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Former deputy Opposition Leader and member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths, said he was pleased with his new shadow portfolio. Opposition Leader, Isobel Redmond, finalised the shadow cabinet and unveiled her new team last Wednesday. Mr Griffiths has been allocated shadow portfolios of economic and regional development, transport and infrastructure, government enterprises, federal and state relations and small business. “Although I’m saddened we (the Liberal party) did not win the State election, I am pleased with the mix in my portfolio,” Mr Griffiths said.

Regional infrastructure, road transport, power and water supply is listed as Mr Griffiths’ main concerns. He also said it was a “really good opportunity” to use his portfolio of shadow minister for small business to help increase the sizes of businesses in the region. With his portfolios now finalised, Mr Griffiths said he was excited about the future of the state and region. “It’s a great challenge, but I’m looking forward to it,” he said. Mr Griffiths decided not to run as deputy Opposition Leader, leaving the role to Mitch Williams, who was appointed unopposed as deputy leader last week.

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CONTROLLING the local cat population will be easier in Balaklava, with an anonymous benefactor volunteering to pay a subsidy towards operations to desex cats. The subsidy is available for anyone who hasn’t yet desexed their male or female cat. Balaklava’s veterinary serv-

ice will arrange the subsidy on behalf of the cat owner. Balaklava veterinarian Dr Brenton Clark said the move was a local attempt to do something about cat issues, such as feral cats. “The subsidy might not be a fixed amount for a start,” Dr Clark said.

The idea is an initiative to encourage people to manage cat problems. Dr Clark said in some cases, people had the time to care for stray cats, but not the money to pay for things other than food. “The subsidy aims to help these people manage cats,” he said.

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• Balaklava’s chemist was raided by thieves in the early hours of Monday morning. The offenders attempted to steal cold and flu tablets after they broke into the premises via the roof, causing some damage. No tablets were taken. • A 47-year-old woman was arrested in Balaklava for allegedly stealing a purse at the post office last Thursday. The woman was arrested after police viewed CCTV footage. • A 53-year-old Sturt man was arrested in Balaklava for allegedly breaching a domestic violence restraining order on Wednesday, April 7. He was granted bail and will appear in court at a later date.

THE small community of Avon is questioning the lack of support they have received in trying to organise a day of friendship for immigrants to Australia, arranged through Bridgebuilder International Friends SA. Avon resident Jill Stewart has been trying to generate interest in the day on Saturday, May 22, but is disheartened by the response from the community. “We have been shocked at the negativity we have received on this issue,” “Are we all so narrow-minded we can’t offer a day of friendship and fun to these people who are from a range of backgrounds?” Jill said. Bridgebuilder International Friends SA approached Avon to organise a day in the country for its members. It is an opportunity for the immigrants to meet locals and learn about rural living in Australia. Jill said the local community hoped to see as many locals as possible to mingle with guests, join for lunch or tea or just pop in to say hello. “This is an opportunity to promote the district to a much wider community,” she said. “Maybe someone could speak for a few minutes as to what opportunities are within the district, that is work, accommodation, sport or hobbies.” Entertainment will be provided and a meal will be available for $7. If you can help out in any way, contact Jill Stewart on 8867 1127 before May 8.

Snowtown CHOIR practice (TOP) at Avon – (from left) Shirley Henstridge, Bevan Dangerfield, Jenny Stewart, and Jill Stewart tune up for their performance at the friendship day and (ABOVE) Shirley in costume for one of her songs.

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• Several items of machinery including a concrete saw, water pump, whacker rammer and wheelbarrow were stolen from a road-works site, two kilometres south of Manoora between March 19 and April 8. People who saw or heard anything suspicious are asked to contact police on 8828 1100 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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• Police reported an Armagh man for allegedly driving with a blood alcohol reading of 0.153 and failing to give way after a two-car collision in Clare on Saturday, April 10. The man was issued with a 12 month licence suspension and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

Thompson Beach in push for school bus Thompson Beach Progress Association is endeavouring to procure a school bus to take children from Thompson Beach to Malalla and Balaklava primary schools. Parents of any child attending these schools from Thompson Beach are encouraged to fill in forms and send them back to the association. Forms were sent by mail to all residents and should include children’s names, year levels, school and

a contact number. If enough students can be gathered, the idea will go to the parent committees at the schools, and then sent to the Education Department to supply the bus. But you will need to hurry! The forms were due to be returned to the association by tomorrow, April 15. If you didn’t receive a form or would like more information, contact Norm Trestrail on 8529 2351 or Julie Lipsett on 8529 2281.

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Our next fire season’s hazards have already begun to surface. There are a few things you can do right now to help reduce bushfire fuel. Vegetation can be a major carrier of a bushfire. When selecting new plants for your property, check that they are not highly flammable in a bushfire. Keep an eye on vegetation surrounding your property and if growth becomes excessive, start cutting back over winter. For more information on keeping your property bushfire ready, visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au

• Police reported a Snowtown man for numerous driving offences on Wednesday, April 7. It was alleged the man drove without a licence,

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Blyth A new walking trail in will open in Blyth on Sunday at 2pm. The ‘Lomandra trail’ is a 2.5 km return walk following the western and southern borders of the Blyth golf course. It showcases much of the remaining lomandra vegetation in the area. The project was funded jointly by Northern Yorke Natural Resource Management board, Blyth Development Board, Blyth Progess Association and Blyth/Brinkworth Biodiversity Propegation Nursery. The opening will start at the trail entrance, with a wander and afternoon tea provided at the other end. Two Wells There is a book sale at the Two Wells Public Library from Wednesday April 7 to Saturday April 17. Plenty of bargain to be had, so pop in and see the team. The library is located on Old Port Wakefield road, Two Wells. Phone 8520 2100 for further information. •DJ Matt will play at Two Wells football and netball club from 8pm this Saturday. Entry fee is $5. Brinkworth “No strings attached” cuppa and chat sessions are held on the first and third Monday of the month, at the Uniting Church Hall from 10am to 11am. Dates for the next sessions are next Monday, April 19 and May 3. All welcome– feel free to take your knitting and craft along. Hamley Bridge •Hamley Bridge dog obedience club is up and running for the year, with about 15 people and their dogs attending.

‘Stars shine for hospital’ – The recent “Evening Under The Stars”, organised by Balaklava Community Arts, raised $3000 for Balaklava hospital. Jo Kowalick (right) presents the cheque to Balaklava Hospital’s Sandra Watson. The group thanks local busineses for their support in making the night a success.

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Kapunda As part of South Australia’s history week, there will be an organ recital on Sunday May 30 at Kapunda museum, featuring organists playing the Estey Palace organ which was donated to the Kapunda baptist church in 1867 by George Fife Angas. Former Kapunda resident and artist, Jack Briner, will have her latest masterpieces on display at Kapunda Community Gallery from Sunday April 11 till Saturday, May 16. ‘After Kapunda’ is an exhibition of works which Ms Briner created since leaving Kapunda to move to Adelaide some years ago. Included are the ‘Luck of the Draw’ series in oil and acrylic and the ‘Tree Series’, beautifully rendered images in gouache and pencil, Ms Briner was an active member of Kapunda Community Gallery when living in the town. Her last Kapunda exhibition was a series of pencil drawings of people in the town. The gallery is open daily from 10am to 4pm and is located above the library on the corner of Main and Hill street, Kapunda. Entry is free.

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Helen’s Nuffield tour to USA Extremely worthwhile is how Manoora farmer Helen Thomas described her recent participation in a Nuffield Contemporary Scholars Conference in Washington DC and Pennsylvania. “We covered a lot of topics in a week and were presented with an enormous breadth of knowledge,” Helen said. “Most were based around leadership, lobbying and running businesses and organisations. “We were also challenged to consider the impact of global issues such as trade, population growth and the environment.” Interspersed between conference days were visits to a wide range of farms and businesses throughout Pennsylvania, ranging from a 2000 cow dairy to a 30 cow Amish farm, a large mushroom farm and associated compost farm, an apple processing plant, the Case New Holland plant and thoroughbred racing. With 53 scholars from Australia, the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and France, along with leaders from each country’s organisation and American associates, it certainly wasn’t all work

and many friendships and contacts were made. There was also time for sightseeing in Washington and a reception at the Canadian Embassy overlooking the Capitol by night. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provided an outstanding level of hospitality throughout the tour of that State. Helen stayed on for another 10 days to further her investigations into landscape management, talking to many farm and environmental bodies about their programs and how they access funding and instigate environmental change. The last four days were spent in Virginia, looking at how intensification has enabled small holdings to remain and regain productivity despite population pressures for development. A quick trip up to New York enabled a bit of sightseeing around the Big Apple before flying home. Helen is now getting her life in order before touring the northern hemisphere for six weeks from the beginning of June.

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NEWS v Balaklava

Land decision ‘made in good faith’ says mayor Lauren Hermon reports on the continuing saga: Wakefield Regional Council’s decision to appeal to the Full Bench of the Supreme Court last year in council’s land battle against Balaklava businessman and farmer, Peter Evans was made in “good faith”, according to mayor James Maitland. But not all councillors appeared to agree at last Wednesday’s special council meeting, held to discuss the Supreme Court ruling to allow a house to be built on farmland south of Balaklava. “Whether the decision to appeal in August last year was right or wrong, it was made in good faith. Now we need to move on,” Mr Maitland said. But Central ward councillorAvon Hudson disagreed with the mayor’s message. He said a special council meeting should have been held last August to discuss whether council would appeal to the Full Bench of the Supreme Court. Speaking at the WRC special meeting, Mr Hudson said: “This special meeting is one year too late”. Council’s decision to appeal to the Full Bench of the Supreme Court was made last year at an ordinary August 26 council meeting. Mr Hudson said the meeting to appeal the Supreme Court decision should have been deferred for a later date due to the number of councillors who were absent. Four out of 11 councillors were absent, with another councillor, Southern ward’s Rodney Reid declaring a conflict of interest in the case. He therefore did not cast a vote. Mr Hudson described the process of voting without the majority of councillors present as “immoral”. “Even though the vote was legal; it was not very moral in judgement,” Mr Hudson said. Instead, Mr Hudson said council should have accepted the decision of the Supreme Court in August when the court first ruled in favour of Mr Evans. “I didn’t think we (council) could win. “You don’t mess with the Supreme Court for a second time unless you think you’ll win,” Mr Hudson said. However, WRC chief executive officer, Phil Barry, said there was a quorum present, and a Mayor Maitland majority vote was made. And as a result council councillors, which he decided to vote in favour made available to the of appealing to the Full Plains Producer read: “As we have already Bench. Mr Barry said coun- received four apologies cillors had ample op- for the council meeting portunity to express their it is hoped the meeting concerns about any Local will have a quorum and Government Association be able to make a decision on whether to lodge or council procedure. “Not every council an appeal or not, as the member may have been time frame for lodging happy with the outcome, an appeal must be within but the majority voted and 21 days of the Supreme Court decision”. ruled,” he said. Mr Barry told the Mr Barry referred to the Local Government Plains Producer this Act 1999 which states “no week: “For this reason, business can be transacted council was unable to at a meeting unless a hold a special council meeting last year as we quorum is present”. Councillors were giv- were required to lodge en a memorandum from an appeal within a certain Mr Barry on the day be- time frame.” Mr Barry maintained fore the council meeting in August. The memo had council follows many due attached advice received processes and he echoed from council’s Queen’s the mayor’s thoughts. “The decision to apCounsel, Brian Hayes. The memo also stated peal was made in good apologies had been made faith. “Council acted on the prior to the August counquality of advice received cil meeting. Mr Barry’s memo to from the lawyer and dePlains Producer, Wednesday April 14, 2010

But it was an ‘immoral’ process, says the man who voted ‘no’ to appeal – Councillor Avon Hudson cided with a majority vote to go ahead with an appeal to the Full Bench of the Supreme Court – and Mr Hudson was part of that decision-making process,” Mr Barry said. Several reasons for council to appeal to the Full Bench of the Supreme Court was outlined in letters addressed to council from Mr Hayes. In a letter dated August 25 last year, Mr Hayes wrote: “...a reasonable basis for appealing the decision (is evident)”. “The thrust of the Development Plan, in my opinion, is it does not encourage or indeed envisage in addition to the farm manager’s residence, a totally separate and stand alone, six-bedroom house for the owner of a farm which is run as a share farm, where that owner is in full-time employment in Adelaide,” Mr Hayes wrote. “It (the land) is not proper and efficient management of farming activities. It is primarily for the accommodation of the owner of the farm who chose to reside on the farm but work in the city,” Mr Hayes continued. Four councillors voted for the appeal to the Full Bench of the Supreme Court and two voted against. Mr Hudson has declared he was one of the two who voted against the appeal.

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YEARS AGO March 2005

• Snowtown’s Margie Doyle was put into the ‘director’s chair’ at Snowtown Kindergarten – the role being a five year stint.

YEARS AGO March 2000

• Promising young bowlers William McPharlin, Travis Olsen and Greg Jonas qualified to play in the state championships at Marion Bowling Club.

YEARS AGO March 1990

SA’s first school in Kangaroo Island, 1836

Diary& • Apr 20: Neighbourhood Shed opening. • Apr 21: TW Regional Action Team meeting, TW Visitor Information Centre. • Apr 23: Living Beyond Suicide, Balaklava Church of Christ. • Apr 25: APMVC Annual Concert, Bva Town Hall. • Apr 30: Brinkworth Red Cross Breakfast; Blyth paper drive; Mallala Friendship Quilters Annual Trading Table. • May 1: Balaklava paper drive. • May 4: Balaklava Golf Luncheon. • May 12: Long Plains Red Cross morning tea. • May 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 28, 29: TW Melodrama, Community Hall. • May 22-23: Brinkworth Football Club 100th birthday celebrations. • May 22-29: History Week, Balaklava Museum. • May 24: SA Police Band performing, BTH. • Jul 30, 31: Balaklava Eisteddfod. • Aug 6: Blyth paper drive. • Aug 7: Balaklava paper drive. • Aug 14: Caeliac Support Group, Gawler Health Service; Balaklava Golf Club auction night.

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music in Australia was established, known as the Adelaide Conservatorium. 1885 - Australia’s first agricultural college was established at Roseworthy. 1892 - Education was made free to the compulsory age of 13 years. 1906 - First kindergarten officially opened in Franklin Street, Adelaide. 1908 - Adelaide High was es-

tablished as the state’s first high school. 1913 - Introduction of medical inspections for school children. 1956 - The “Learn to Swim” campaign was established by the Education Department. 1963 - School leaving age was increased to 15 years. 1990 - Free travel on STA scheduled services was introduced for children and students. And at Balaklava .......... 1874 - Miss Emily Bell resigned from the chapel school she had established some time earlier. 1875 - Section 118, Hd. of Balaklava, was granted in trust for a school (current site). 1876 - Miss Susan Mason reopened what was termed a Pro-

visional School. 1877 - A new one-room school was opened on the current site in Wallace Street. 1922 - Following many years of requests, a high school began in the Rechabite Hall (now known as Centenary Hall Museum). 1922 - St. Joseph’s Catholic Convent began school classes. 1925 - Foundation stone laid for Catholic school next door to the Convent. 1928 - Foundation stone laid for Balaklava High School. 1946 - First moves to establish a kindergarten. 1959 - Current kindergarten building was opened. 1994 - Horizon Christian School opened.

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1836 - The state’s first school opened at Kingscote, Kangaroo Island - under a tree, and then in a tent. 1837 - Mrs. Hillier opened a school in the Adelaide area. 1939 - The governor’s wife, Mrs. Gawler, opened an infant school opposite Trinity church in Adelaide. 1851 - The Central Board of Education was established. 1873 - A Model School was established in Grote Street. 1875 - The State Education Act was passed. 1878 - Provisions of the Education Act were brought into force relating to compulsory school attendance in the Adelaide district. 1883 - The first college of

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NEWS v District

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Inspection reveals safety issues with town halls Grandstand netting to beat birds

especially Jeremy Lomman, of Tapex, for donating the bird netting; the Roberts and Biggs families for the loan of telehandlers; and Balco and Gilmac for safety cages and harnesses. • Picture courtesy of Narelle Michael.

Access to beaches will remain, but residents will be consulted as:

More roads to close A number of roads at Port Prime and Port Gawler have been designated for closure to increase environmental sustainability. District Council of Mallala has supported in principle the closures, but it will not affect access to beaches. The changes will affect a spider network of roads at the end of the access roads which have ceased to be purposeful with subdivision in the areas no longer an option. Before any road closures, council will hold a community consultation in late April or early May to seek feedback on the

By Bronte Hewett proposed changes. Infrastructure and engineering manager of District Council of Malalla, John Tillack said interested parties would be consulted. “No action will be taken until that’s complete,” he said. Shingleback road, Third Creek road, North terrace, First street and second street in Port Prime and Land Yacht road, Port Gawler have been appointed for closure under the Roads (opening and closing) Act 1991.

It is proposed land connected to Third Creek road and Shingleback road will be relinquished land to the Crown, while the land in proximity to the remaining roads will be retained for council reserves. Lower Light road will remain closed until December 31, with council

intending to make a decision about its reopening before this date. The petition with 303 signatures is being considered by council to reopen the popular fishing and crabbing beach. But Lower Light resident Jacob Hart said a few issues first need to be addressed. “I want it reopened but only if they do something about the motorbikes down there, and the

dumping of rubbish,” “If those things can’t be controlled, it’s probably best it stays shut,” Mr Hart said. However, he claims a lot of people in the area think it would be a positive to reopen the beach. “I know plenty of other people who would want it open and wouldn’t have put their name down (on the petition),” he said.

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An inspection of public halls within the Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) area has prompted council to consider estimated costs and a possible funding source to help promote fire safety in these buildings; including Balaklava town hall. In a report by WRC environmental services manager, Elca McCarthy, some of the most common issues at public halls upon inspection were: • Building age • Poor exits and paths of travel • Exit doors were inadequate (i.e. direction of door swing, uneven thresholds) • Inconsistent exit lighting and some doors were jammed • Low standard of emergency lighting. Balaklava Fire Safety Committee (BFSC) also inspected halls in Brinkworth, Hamely Bridge, Owen, Port Wakefield, Snowtown and Blyth. BFSC is responsible for the ongoing fire safety of buildings located within the WRC area. Council is confident the project meets the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program guidelines. It is awaiting advice on the eligibility for funding. Application has been made to the RLCIP for funding for the public hall fire safety on behalf of council for $110,000. Council will report back on a funding update at a later stage.

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NEWS v Port Wakefield & District Advantage SA awards

Wakefield Regional Council questioned over contract:

ort Wakefield resident Darryl Pain claims Wakefield Regional Council has allegedly awarded a contract to construct the new Port Wakefield Community Wastewater Management Scheme (CWMS) to a company which does not appear to exist. During public question time at last month’s council meeting, Mr Pain asked council to whom the contract for the CWMS in Port Wakefield had been awarded last year. Mr Pain asked this question because he claims in the February 25 council meeting last year, minute 182 stated the contract was awarded to ‘Diverse Civil and Construction’ as per a tender dated February 3 last year. Mr Pain said on his own investigation, he could find no public listing or register for this company with the Office of Business and Consumer Affairs. But council had maintained the only explanation was there had been a “misinterpretation” of council minutes and agendas. When Mr Pain raised the question to council at its recent meeting on March 24, WRC environmental services manager, Elca McCarthy, replied there had obviously been a ‘typo’. “It’s simply just a misinterpretation found in council minutes and agendas,” Ms McCarthy said. Ms McCarthy confirmed Wallbridge and Gilbert was responsible for the tenders of the CWMS, and as a result Diverse Civil and Commercial Projects is the company responsible for the design and construction of the project. But Mr Pain this week remained unimpressed. “That’s a pretty big typo,” Mr Pain responded. “When you’re discussing contracts and who you are awarding it to, that is a very, very,

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– says DARRYL Pain, pictured on the outskirts of Port Wakefield with the new CWMS scheme in the background.

CWMS scheme has Darryl raising a stink By Lauren Hermon big typo,” he said. Mr Pain said the only way he was able find the error in the company names was after he matched up the two addresses of Diverse Civil and Commercial Projects to the company council listed as ‘Diverse Civil and Construction’. Mr Pain found both companies had the same address. “I picked up on the error within only a fortnight or so of research. I’m assuming for almost two years now, council still hasn’t managed to pick up on who they’re awarding the contract to,” he said.

Mr Pain also questioned the accuracy and alleged lack of proofreading in council minutes. “Who is reading the minutes? Who is proof reading it?” Mr Pain said. “I don’t believe they (council) are being thorough.” Ms McCarthy last week insisted the misinterpretation of the company names was nothing more than a mistake. “Wallbridge and Gilbert is investigating the issue, and council has not yet had a response,” she said. “We are thorough,” Ms McCarthy said. “In

legal contracts, council newsletters and letters to Wallbridge and Gilbert, the correct company name, Diverse Civil and Commercial Projects has been used.” But Mr Pain is left frustrated and said no one from council asked how he even obtained the information on the alleged “typo.” “No councillor raised their hand and asked how I discovered the error,” Mr Pain said. Adding to Mr Pain’s fury is his request to council for his questions delivered at the March 24 meeting be minuted – but he says he only received a phone call by council on March 29, nearly a week after the council meeting,

requesting he send in his questions. “Council should have asked for the questions to be recorded then and there at the council meeting because it had been moved and seconded that all questions raised in public question time be entered in the minute book,” Mr Pain said. According to Mr Pain, another issue with the CWMS contract is documents from the Office of Consumer and Business Affairs state no single contract is to exceed the value of $600,000, yet the tender awarded and dated on February 3 last year was for the sum of $3,418,344.76. Mr Pain asked if coun-

cil was aware of these conditions. After contacting the Office of Business and Consumer Affairs, Mr Pain said he was told by a representative “the $600,000 sum was just in place to restrict them.” Mr Pain said he had been ‘given the run around’ from the different organisations involved when he tried to find answers. “Who do I go to now? Where do I go?” Mr Pain said. “I don’t have a lot of faith in council to do a proper investigation. “They have not been transparent in their investigation so far. Nobody has asked to see anything,” he said.

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More time to water Garden watering times are to be increased to seven hours a week. From midnight on May 1, households can water their gardens, using a hand-held hose with trigger nozzle or drippers, for a maximum of seven hours a week on any day of the week. The current hours of watering are still 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm and will remain in force until daylight saving resumes in October. Further easing of restrictions is likely when the desalination plant starts later this year.

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NEWS v District Community groups say ‘thanks for the help’ Virginia Community Centre was visited recently by MPs and council representatives as part of a tour of projects which received funding under round one of the Federal government’s Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP). Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, newly-elected State Labor MP for Taylor, Leesa Vlahos, City of Playford mayor, Martin Lindsell and council representatives visited the centre, where $160,000

INSPECTING Virginia Community Centre (from left) Grace Cocci, Maureen Rose, Nick Champion Leesa Vlahos, Denise Wilson, Alan Rice and mayor Martin Lindsell. was spent on installing a new air-conditioning system. Another 24 community projects were officially opened. Auburn, Riverton and

Saddleworth were other local towns acknowledged in ceremonies last week. Auburn Institute received $30,000 to assist refurbishment, with

$10,000 going to Riverton tennis courts and Sadleworth oval. Mr Champion was very happy with the completion of the local projects and said it was

a good sign for the community. He said the Federal government would continue to work with local councils to achieve the best results for towns.

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Cemetery will get car park By Bronte Hewett District Council of Mallala has rejected a recommendation from its strategic community and governance committee, which was to disallow construction of a car park at Two Wells cemetery. On March 25, councillors carried a motion for council to support the construction of a car park area at the Two Wells cemetery. Councillor, former mayor and president of Two Wells RSL, Tony Flaherty spoke strongly in favour of the car park. Mr Flaherty said he was disappointed with the committee’s decision because the community raised the money. He suggested a car park would benefit the elderly and less mobile citizens. “The committee voted the idea out without consulting the people who raised the money,” he said. “I can’t believe the stupidity to knock this idea on the head,” Mr Flaherty said. Mr Flaherty claimed the car park would be a $32,000 asset to council and would add to the fencing and gates which have already been constructed at the cemetery and funded with money raised by the community. Councillor Daniele said a bitumenised car park would unnecessarily use future grave space. Councillor Keen called for a division and it was noted Crs Summerton, Howard, Keen, Flaherty, Jones and Strudwicke voted for the motion whilst Cr Daniele voted against the motion. Council also recognised the significant improvement to the Two Wells cemetery made by the community funded fencing project.

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A NEW perpetual wreath has been provided to Auburn RSL sub branch. This replaces another wreath, first donated about five years ago by Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, (CGVC) which had fallen into disrepair. The wreath is used for commemorative services on ANZAC and Remembrance days. • CGVC mayor, Allan Aughey, (left) presented the replacement wreath to Auburn RSl sub branch president, Peter Lane.

Peninsula still in Tour hunt Yorke Peninsula could still be in the running to host a leg of cycling’s 2011 Tour Down Under. There has been speculation towns in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys area, which hosted a leg in January, will miss out next year. However, the official announcement of regional involvement and tour routes will not be made until July. With 16 council areas applying for a leg, it is still possible the race will pass through the District Council of Copper Coast area. This could mean towns in Wakefield Regional Council area could also see TDU riders. Plains Producer, Wednesday April 14, 2010

special feature v PEOPLE Hannover today

The Plains Producer continues its occasional series on local people

he whistling. It was the whistling of the bombs she remembers. And the hunger. That stayed with her longer, relentlessly gnawing away. There was rarely much to eat. A scrap of bread and dripping here and there. Not much of a life for a six year old girl. This was Hannover, Germany, in 1945 when the Allied bombing should have been slowing. But it wasn’t. It was getting worse – as it had almost each day since 1941, when the first thud, thud, thud rocked the cellar where the young child and her family were sheltering. Erika Engelke, who was the little girl in Hannover, clearly remembers that sound as we chat in her delightful home in Balaklava. We talk of many things – with her childood as a war-time civilian coming later, after we traverse the years. Somehow appropriate, given this nation in a few days will remember its own war time involvement. It’s 50 years this October since Erika came to Australia with husband Herbert and two-year-old son Peter. She was 21. He 23. They had survived the war. Somehow. Miraculously. Erika’s sister, Waldraut, 10 years her senior, had filled in many of the gaps perhaps fortunately shielded from a little girl. Erika reads from a letter, written in German, where Waltraud tells of life on the receiving end of the Allied bombs. To put things in perspective, imagine Adelaide being bombed night after night. Hannover is about UP the same size as Adelaide. CLOSE Its residential areas were targeted and more than 6,000 people were killed in the Allied bombing raids. More than 90 per cent of the city Terry centre was destroyed in 88 bombing Williams raids. After the war, the Aegidienkirche (a church) was not rebuilt and EDITOR its ruins kept as a war memorial. It was bombed because there were oil refineries and rubber and metal factories operating. Strategic targets. As was, eventually, the family home of the Vorkefeld family. Erika’s mum Meta and dad Robert, their kin and other families had been surviving in the big apartment block in the centre of Hannover. It was March 24, 1945, on Erika’s sixth birthday, when a bomb finally blew their small home to bits. Perhaps it was some divine intervention. Perhaps sheer luck. But on that day all were in another, slightly safer place visiting Erika, where she had been sent, separated for safety but not from the love of a family trying to survive in World War II. Erika recalls the grim times but does not let the emotions show. Is that the stoic German lineage? Or perhaps just refusal to allow such dreadful times to block other, better thoughts, as we begin the journey to South Australia in 1960. That’s when she and Herbert sold everything to get to Australia with baby Peter. War’s end was 15 years behind them but times were still tough for any young couple in Hannover. “We basically had no place of our own to live,” Erika explains. ran the payroll for a big company. “There was a 10-year wait for Her mother, a seamstress, made fur a house. We stayed with Herbert’s coats from black Persian lambs and parents in one room – above a pig it was Erika’s job as a youngster to sty. Yes, there were pigs below and preciously carry them in an old suitwe had to get through the stable to case on an old tram to be prepared go to the toilet.” for sale. Erika met Herbert ice skating on Just one task for one person in one a lake. “I chased him after he stole family trying to make ends meet in my beanie,” she laughs. post war Europe. But with marriage Love blossomed and by 18, in and a child, it became obvious there 1957, she had married. School had had to be a better life. ended at 14 and it wasn’t long before “Herbert and I originally decided Erika was doing office work as the on Canada, but Herbert had a distant rebuilding of the shattered Hannover cousin in Adelaide,” Erika said. continued. “We made contact, went through The work ethic was always there, the necessary applications and in and it was to stand her in good six months we were on our way to stead in Australia later when she Australia.”

From dodging bombs of World War II – to a quiet farm in Halbury, this is one woman’s journey ...

ERIKA with a sample of the first crop grown on their Halbury property – in 1983 and with Lynne Sutton recalling their trip to Hannover in 1992.

To the promised land

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They arrived in Victoria via a “challenging” sea trip on Melbourne Cup day, 1960. Yes, Hi Jinx won the cup that year ... but the Engelkes were about to start out on some hi jinx of their own. First, off to Bonegilla, a camp for the thousands of incoming “new Australian” migrants of the period. Speaking no English, they had been befriended by helpful, bambino-loving Italians on the trip out, but it was the charming CWA ladies at the camp who impressed here in Oz. “I had my first taste of lamb,” Erika says. “Yes, it was wondeful.” And butter too. She hadn’t tasted

butter until arriving in Australia! And what was that odd noise outside? Magpies, welcoming the dawn – first up, last to bed. Then they arrived in Adelaide to the Nissen huts of Glenelg North, where Adelaide greeted them with one of those scorching summers which, despite all talk of global warming, still were hotter than those we get now. Australia and the Windies had played out the famous tied Test in Brisbane – but while, like the Melbourne Cup, it stopped a nation, the Engelkes wouldn’t have given a fig. They had dragged the blankets from the beds, hosed them down to

create a wet “verandah” and tried to keep cool outside. What had they got themselves into? The good life. They had two rooms to themselves! Erika couldn’t believe it when she was told “it’s because you have a baby.” Then, work was to come for Herbert, a plumber. But it wasn’t easy at first, as he had to virtually requalify under Australian regulations. He landed a job helping to build the new Adelaide Children’s Hospital, using plastics for piping – a fascinating new material for Australians but something Herbert was familiar with. Then it was off to BHP in Whyalla, this time to a three bedroom home. Erika was looking after young Peter and in 1962 another son Thomas, was born. A year later the family was in Elizabeth Downs in a new Housing Trust home and Herbert did a stint at Holdens. He then went off seeking work, to Woomera, Dampier and Arnhem land – and Erika got her driver’s licence. And get this – the pair of them hand built a Gogomobile car in the kitchen! “But with the four of us on board it wouldn’t get up Para hill,” Erika laughs. There was an old Austin A30 and of course, the first of many VWs. “We used to go off to places like Lameroo shooting rabbits, to help feed us,” Erika said. That helped Erika become a crack shot, as she took up air rifle target shooting, climbing to runner-up in the Schutzenfest at Hahndorf as a member of the German Shooting Club. Then there was nine years in Woomera, from 1970–79 before a heart scare for Herbert saw them arrive in Halbury, purchasing a 16-acre block south of the township. This was an enjoyable time for the family, settling into rural life, planting hundreds of native trees and making many friends, including in 1980 her “ best cobber” Lynne Sutton and Lynne’s husband, Jeff. They met at tennis and still enjoy sport together, playing croquet and giving to the local community, through Meals on Wheels. Sadly, Herbert passed away in 1986 and so two years later Erika moved into Balaklava, first to Peek street, then War Memorial Drive and now “for the last time” to her home in Fisher street. Tragedy was to strike eight years ago, when second son Thomas died in a car accident. Thankfully, his wife Renee, survived and children, Kate, Tahlia and Dylan, travelling in other vehicles, were spared. Erika also is a proud Oma to Peter’s son Richard. Erika returned to Hannover in 1992 with “cobber” Lynne, but there had been many changes over the years. Yet there was the lake, still there; the beautiful Maschsee, created in the 1930s as Germany began its pre-war development. And where, on its banks in the centre of Hannover, a little girl 65 years ago dodged bombs to begin her journey to the promised land. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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is Rhizoctonia barepatch? THE SEEDLING DISEASE What CONTINUES TO HAVE A BIG IMPACT IN GRAIN CROPS: n Rhizoctonia bare patch is costing grain growers $59 million in cereal losses each year, mainly in the low to medium rainfall regions across southern Australia. A disease of seedlings, Rhizoctonia bare patch decreases root length, resulting in reduced plant growth and yield losses. The incidence of Rhizoctonia bare patch has risen in recent years due to a significant increase in intensive cereals, reduced tillage and the higher frequency of drought years, and in particular below average rainfall in spring and summer. This has resulted in higher inoculum levels before sowing. According to South Australian Research and Development Institute scientist, Dr Alan McKay, disease severity depends on the amount of Rhizoctonia inoculum, composition and activity of the soil biology community, available soil nitrogen (N) levels over summer and at seeding and constraints to root growth. The complex relationship makes this a difficult disease to predict and manage, Dr McKay says. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is funding a project that aims to develop better prediction and management options based on a clearer understanding of the changes in inoculum levels, especially over summer, and the interaction with the soil microbial community and crop. Field trials being conducted throughout the southern region are leading to an improved understanding of the factors influencing rhizoctonia inoculum levels that will enable growers and advisers to bet-

Plants with Rhizoctonia have shortened brown ‘spear-tipped’ roots. Photo: SARDI

Patches can vary from just a few plants to large patches, metres across. Photo: CSIRo

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Canola growers in the southern region can now make informed decisions about which variety to grow this season to provide the best possible protection of their crops against the serious disease, blackleg. The latest national blackleg resistance rating guide for canola varieties has been released, following detailed assessment of 14 variety trials across Australia before windrowing. The assessment is funded by

the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), on behalf of growers and the Federal government. A new feature of the 2010 rating guide is, where possible, a separate rating to show the disease resistance when fungicide is applied to the seed. The ratings cover all current commercial varieties, including conventional types, juncea canola, and all herbicide tolerant types. This year an industrial mustard

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SPORT v Netball

Mallala just too good for Wells girls A1: An even start by both sides. Mallala had a strong start in goals, their GA not missing a goal at the start. Tight defence by Mallala gave them a lead going into quarter time. A high scoring first quarter/ In the second quarter both GS didn’t miss a goal. Mallala had a couple of good intercepts. Mallala won the quarter. Mallala started strong in the third quarter, but again Two Wells GS shot very well to keep it close. Mallala increased a tight lead by two. Stephanie Agnello, Two Wells and Anna It was a hard fought last Konzag, Mallala fight to get their hands on the quarter, everyone getting in ball during the A2 match on Saturday. on the action. Two Wells played well to get back within three goals. Mallala Dugmore was succeeding out winners. Mallala 24 lost defence who tried hard. Tayla Drew (Mallala) ended up winning by four with great intercepts renew- to Two Wells 32. After an even start by shot the first goal for goals. Carla Jarmyn got ing the pressure from MalB grade: Mallala start- both sides, Mallala slowly the third quarter. some great interceptions. lala a bit. A misjudged call ed strong with Azaya took control of the game Another well Hard fought, evenly from the umpires half way Zanker shooting well. with a strong mid court fought quarmatched game. Mallala 50 through the quarter resulted In the second quarter keeping the ball mainly in ter and some def Two Wells 46. in a toss with Two Wells eas- Sally put in 100 per cent de- Mallala’s attack. excellent inA2: A fairly solid start ily taking possession. With spite strong defence. Clare Mallala 21 def Two tercepts from from Two Wells set the Two Wells having some and Laura tried hard. Wells 1. Zoe May. pace of the game, and young players including a All girls played great C2: Both teams started Early in the gave Two Wells a lead young talented GA Cassie in the third quarter. Maddy out strong and even. Great last quarter Emily early on. Kent it was tough for them Seccafien was strong for shooting by Tiffani Gra- Flattery (Two Wells) Steph in GA and Jess to go up against the experi- Two Wells. Good pressure ham and great defence shot two lovely goals folin GS for Two Wells shot ence of the Mallala girls. from Hannah, Sarah and from Grace Slattery. lowed by two goals reply at almost 100 per cent, and Mallala 42 def Two Jordyn in the final quarter. Two Wells played a form Tayla Drew. Great the mid court worked hard Wells 35. Great shooting from Azaya great defensive second leading by Two Wells centre to get the ball to them. A4: Two Wells made and Laura. Great game all quarter resulting in some Sarah Fabrici. A tight last Mallala pushed them- a fast break with their round. quick goals. quarter. Mallala 6 def Two selves, and caught up a few GS Megan Hatch shootC1: There was a nervAnother very even quar- Wells 5. goals in the third quarter, ing well. ous start from both sides ter in the third with little D2: Taylah Pratt scorbut were unable to catch Their defences were with play even for both difference between both ing first goal for match the Roosters lead. also as strong with Mallala teams. teams. It was a very tense (Mallala). All Mallala in Two Wells 56 def Mal- struggling to shoot a goal. Mallala settled first last quarter. Goal for goal first quarter. lala 41. In the second quarter scoring the first goal with a the whole way. Mallala first goal second A3: First goal heading Mallala defences had tight- reply by Two Wells. At the E x t r e m e l y e n t e r- quarter, Taylah Pratt again. Mallala’s way only to be ened up, but Two Wells end of the quarter Mallala taining game to watch Tayla Southwell had a quickly responded to by still held the lead with their 2, Two Wells 1. both teams show great few good intercepts for Two Wells. strong attacking players. Astrong start for Mallala potential for the season. Two Wells in WD. Good The centres of each team Mallala’s defences with a couple of quick goals Mallala 17 lost to Two defending by Jacinta cocks Kylie Taylor (Mallala) and couldn’t hold up to Two scored. Mallala’s strong Wells 19. in WA (Mallala). Brittany Lisa Cocks (Two Wells) Wells attacks in the 3rd. mid court kept the ball in D1: No goals scored, Pritchard scoring goal for showed great aggression Two Wells still held a mas- Mallala’s attack. Court- but a tough tussle with a Mallala, her first game. All during play to each of their sive lead and Mallala strug- ney and Hannah’s passing lot of play at both ends. Mallala in attack. teams advantage. Two gled to come back from prevented Two Wells from Good defensive work by Shakira Fuller defendWells had great movements the first quarter. Mallala scoring any goals in the both teams, with Zoc May ing in GK (Mallala) had in the ring with Kate Lange went down by a shocking second quarter. and Ella Thorne from Mal- great intercepts in the third directing great play, in 30 goals. Great work in Mallala’s lala, and Caitlin Musolino quarter. Two Wells in attack which this is what Mallala Mallala came back and defence kept Two Wells and Brook Humphrys from a bit more this quarter. Betcouldn’t seem to find in shot more goals in the last scoreless. Play was even Two Wells defending well ter play from Two Wells. their ring. quarter than Two Wells. But throughout the quarter with in the ring. Brittany scored her The off season had taken Two Wells still held the lead. Mallala’s accuracy netting In the second quarter second and third goal for its toll with many missed Their shooters shooting them three goals. Amy Spooler GS shot the Mallala in the final quarter. balls and undirected passes well the whole game. Two Wells mid court first goal for Two Wells. Two wells scored their in the second quarter. MallaMallala 15 lost to Two tried hard but were unable Emily Flattery GA shot a first goal of the game by la’s GK Lisa Baker had Two Wells 52. to keep the ball out of Mal- lovely goal for Two Wells. Sharnie Carter. Good game Wells GS Megan Benshaw A5: Two Wells were lala’s attack. The combina- Two quick goals from by all. Mallala winning by shut down in the goal circle the first to score. Bad play tion of Kumb and Martha’s Bridget Farrely at the end 8 goals. Mallala 9 def Two leaving her no room for from both teams made it accuracy in goals proved of the quarter evened the Wells 1. error. Ashlee Angus in WD difficult for any team to too much for the Two Wells score. was creating great spacing gain any flow through the and movement in the centre mid court. court giving Mallala the Mallala had plenty of the edge. Mallala was dominat- ball in the second quarter, ing the playing giving them but back passing was letting the lead of 24-19. them down through the mid Nickname: Taylah Pratt Kate Lange once again court. Two Wells pressure dominating the centre court in defence was good, but Date of Birth: 3/7/2001 seeming to give Two Wells Mallala’s defence worked School grade: 3 the confidence to put some even harder and caused Team: Mallala D2 scores on the board. Mal- many turnovers. Mallala Position: Everywhere lala’s GS Rosie Eckermann outscored Two Wells 8-5. had her shooting right on Mallala started the Highlight of netball career: Shot target making every goal quarter with fresh legs five goals on Saturday! count. Two Wells goal bringing on Bernadette What’s your number one passion movement was fantastic Nichlson. Two Wells also outside netball? Dancing, with great speed and direc- made changes in the goal swimming tion into the ring although ring. Mallala continued Favourite position: GS and GA the goals needed to be their defensive pressure and scored in order for Two the first to score. Two Wells Favourite colours: Blue and green Wells to make a come back used the height of Rhiannon in the next quarter. Norrison to their advantage. Mallala seemed to lose Mallala had an injury late in momentum in the final the quarter. quarter with passes and Two Wells were able overall movement being a to stay settled through the lot slower. They gave Two final quarter and capitalise Wells a massive advantage on Mallala’s mistakes. Supporting local sport as their fitness levels were Mallala’s defence throughout the Adelaide Plains that bit higher moving worked hard all day. 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t Shay-Lee Rider, Virginia passes during the C2 match.

APNA RESULTS

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Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Mallala 50 (Carla Jarmyn) d Two Wells 46 (Jamie-Lee Fitzgerald). Hummocks 39 (Beth Germein) d Virginia 34 (Paula Starr). A2: Two Wells 56 (Bronte Hewett) d Mallala 41 (Michelle Dunstan). A3: Mallala 42 (Lisa Baker) d Two Wells 35 (Kate Lange). Hummocks 41 (Nikki Beall) d Virginia 39 (Melissa Wilson). A4: Two Wells 52 (Cristie Castle) d Mallala 15 (Sonia Angus). Hummocks 50 (Sharon Moulds) d Virginia 26 (Josette Savage). A5: Two Wells 32 (Jamie Dinham) d Mallala 24 (Jodie Wilson). B: Mallala 43 (Sally Wilson) d Two Wells 25 (Maddy Seccafien). C1: Mallala 21 (Hannah Jenkin) d Two Wells 1 (Aleisha Lillie). C2: TwoWells 19 (Laura Oakley) d Mallala 17 (Elli Schupelius). Hummocks 31 (Ashleigh Williams) d Virginia 4 (Porscha Zielenski).

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Repeat performance

Magpies topple Roosters in grand final re-match A grade

Saturday’s 2009 grand final rematch promised plenty and, in front of a finals size crowd, Mallala overcame a sluggish start to run over Two Wells by 15 points. Mallala had 11 missing from their 2009 premiership side, and half a dozen making their first appearance. Two Wells had nine absent from the 2009 grand final side, Paul Christofis and Christian Nurton making their debuts for the Roosters. It was a big game for Ryan ‘Moto’ Montgomerie – a best on ground performance to mark his 50 A grade games milestone, then off to the Hyatt to help celebrate his recent engagement. The Roosters were out of the blocks like a rocket. Intent on erasing the disappointment of ’09, Two Wells put the first three goals on the board in no time – two of these from the boot of Paul Christofis. The centre half forward showed plenty early in the game. Justin Antony took some good grabs but just didn’t have the kicking boots on. Showing plenty of pace running in numbers and applying pressure, Two Wells made the Magpies hesitant and uncertain. However, Mallala absorbed the early onslaught then hit back with late goals to Daniel Feeley and Brian Montgomery. The game had tightened up considerably, but the Roosters were still looking good at the first break – a narrow nine point lead to the visitors at quarter time. Ryan Montgomerie’s efforts across centre half back blunted many a rooster attack. Jacob Walsh in ruck, Marc McEvoy, and Aaron Lawrie all picking up touches early. Adam Humzy, Andrew Hardiman and Paul Christofis along with Lee Allmond had solid openings for Two Wells. Again Two Wells came out running and playing with renewed confidence.Adefensive error let Brad Fitzgerald in for the first of his two goals. Kale Jamieson was instrumental in setting up Aaron

Lawrie for a goal to again just keep the home side in touch on the scoreboard. Mallala had improved their general field play. Two Wells had double the scoring shots to half time, and a handy 15 point lead. The Magpies never let Two Wells get too far in front. Daniel Griffiths had a top game, doing almost as he liked in the midfield, at times looking as if he didn’t have an opponent. Christian Rimmer was back to his best, and Jason Earl simply sensational. Jacob Walsh continued to get a lot of the ball. The only sour note for the visitors was Adam Humzy coming off with an apparent broken jaw. After half time things became tight. The match developed into a dour struggle, with the opening 10 minutes close. A miracle goal from a ruck contest by William Farrelly altered that. The young lads first A grade g o a l could not have b e e n m o r e impressive. T w o Wells

By Lindsay Nesbit vided the influence in ruck, Brett Start, Chris Hallion, Sam Angus, and Christian Rimmer all improving as the game went on. Lee Allmond oozed quality for the Roosters. Ned Seccafien with classy touches, and Brad Griffith on a good strong lead followed with a goal. A great smother by Daniel Feeley followed, the ball ending with Brad Hardie, and another goal. Brad Griffiths in a ‘mark of the day’ effort just snuck it home for full points. Two Wells had worked hard for most of the first three terms, but 15 minutes of quality football by the home side saw the ‘Pies four points in front at the last break. Brad was the one Griffith that copped plenty of attention. Hassled for most of the first three quarters, Brad kept his composure and let his goals do the talking, two to three quarter time. In an unusual third

weren’t o v e r awed, Christofis replied with his third, and again the Roosters had their near threegoal buffer. Mallala RYAN had trouble putting sucMontgomerie cessive goals played his 50th together, but A grade game that was for Mallala on all about to change. Saturday. Walsh pro-

quarter incident, Tim Cawrse had to leave the field for the blood rule, caused by getting poked in the eye by the umpires whistle. The scene was set for a top last quarter. Two Wells had most of the play so far, but Mallala was starting to put together quality pieces of play. It was Christian Rimmer that gave Mallala the first break. An inspirational piece of play gave Rimmer a goal, and with three opponents hanging off him. Brad Griffiths with another good grab, and immediately playing on running into an unattended goal square. All the momentum was with Mallala. Against the flow of play, Brad Fitzgerald managed to peg one back for Two Wells. Brad Griffiths goaled for Mallala after getting a rare free kick, the goal effectively ending any Rooster hopes of a win. Two Wells was missing the injured Jacob Hart, but equally, Mallala was minus three of their best premiership six. Mallala finished strong with a seven goal to two second half, all new players getting their hands on the ball.

Reserves

Reigning premiers Two Wells handed Mallala one of their biggest hidings in recent years when they defeated them by 107 points. The 18 to one goal victory set up in the first quarter, and continued throughout the remainder of the match. It was a game new dad Darren Carpenter won’t have fond memories of. There were plenty of early warning signs from the Roosters. Daniel Hooper, Clinton McDonald and Jason Becker had three goals on the board in the first five minutes.The home side couldn’t score, apart from a few points. Rooster full forward Becker was just getting warmed up with his first, adding another two by the quarters end. Two Wells had winners all over the ground. Bradley Struck, Drew Lamont, and Clinton McDonald among many Rooster

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A Grade 2.0 3.3

3.2 5.5

7.4 6.6

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GOALS - Mallala: B.Griffiths 4, D.Feeley 1, C.Rimmer 1, B.Montgomery 1, W.Farrelly 1, B.Hardie 1, A.Lawrie 1 Two Wells: P.Christofis 3, B.Fitzgerald 2, N.Seccafien 1, A.Hardiman 1; BEST - Mallala: R.Montgomerie, J.Earl, B.Hardie, S.Angus, C.Rimmer, J.Walsh Two Wells: L.Allmond, B.Fitzgerald, B.Spiteri, R.McDonald, D.Hines, B.Hart

HW Eagles Virginia

2.1 3.4

5.5 4.8

8.9 7.10

14.10 10.13

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GOALS - HW Eagles: D.Barnes 3, L.Knappstein 2, J.Wilson 2, J.Hunt 2, M.Higgs 1, S.Braham 1, R.Reid 1, S.Light 1 Virginia: B.Niklaus 3, C.Howell 2, T.Wilkey 2, A.Johnston 1, S.Lioulios 1, P.Mylonopoulos 1; BEST - HW Eagles: D.Barnes, S.Braham, J.Wilson, S.Light, R.Reid, M.Higgs Virginia: T.Wilkey, M.Nykamp, C.Dorward, A.Johnston, C.Howell, D.Johnston

Two Wells Mallala

B Grade 5.3 0.3

10.6 0.3

15.8 0.3

18.9 1.4

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GOALS - Two Wells: J.Becker 10, S.Larrett 2, D.Hooper 1, L.Franklin 1, P.Seccafien 1, T.Wake 1, O.Allmond 1, C.McDonald 1 Mallala: R.Montgomery 1; BEST - Two Wells: L.Franklin, B.Struck, J.Becker, T.Wake, P.Seccafien, N.Applebee Mallala: D.Mclean, J.Crewsdon, D.Pontt, R.Montgomery, R.Argent, B.Thomas

Virginia HW Eagles

6.5 0.1

11.8 15.11 16.17 (113) 0.2 3.4 3.4 (22)

GOALS - Virginia: T.Crampton 6, S.Johnston 2, C.Campbell 2, D.Fedele 2, T.Lioulios 2, A.Conti 1, G.Drew 1; HW Eagles: S.Rowland

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Mallala Two Wells

Senior Colts 3.0 1.2

7.2 3.3

8.5 7.5

9.7 7.12

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5.2 3.0

9.6 7.0

12.6 10.2

15.6 14.9

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GOALS - Mallala: D.Kearns 3, J.Drew 2, B.Goudie 1, T.Algar 1, B.Martin 1, L.Helps 1 Two Wells: L.Tassel 2, H.Ramsay 2, J.Haggerty 1, S.Slattery 1, M.Sincock 1; BEST - Mallala: T.Algar, D.Kearns, L.Gardner, A.Sparks, L.Helps, C.Bethune Two Wells: S.Schroeter, M.Sincock, M.Daly, L.Godfrey, B.Harvey, J.Haggerty

Virginia HW Eagles

GOALS - Virginia: L.Bannear 5, M.Lazenka 3, M.Vigor 2, H.Farrow 2, T.Sakoulidis 1, J.Hocking 1, A.Pogas 1 HW Eagles: S.McGuiness 7, T.Williams 2, J.Appleby 2, J.Kelly 1, M.Nicholls 1, B.Taylor 1; BEST - Virginia: L.Bannear, M.Lazenka, A.Pogas, J.Jones, J.Bradbrook, J.Zografidis HW Eagles: S.McGuiness, T.Williams, S.Deer, M.Nicholls, J.Appleby, B.Krieg

Two Wells Mallala

Junior Colts 2.1 2.0

4.4 2.0

7.5 5.0

9.10 5.1

players on fire. Mallala had plenty of triers – Dale McLean the pick of the Pies, and David Pontt showing his skills. The second term became a mirror reflection of the first. Another five goals to Two Wells, another goal-less effort from Mallala, and another three goals to Jason Becker, the last of which came after the half time siren. The Rooster pressure forced errors from the home side. A second term goal from Peter Seccafien was a beauty. Luke Saunders was getting right on top in ruck. Vice captain Lachlan Franklin had a field day, as were most of his team mates. Ten goals to nothing at half time, and it was difficult to see where Mallala could gain some respect. And so again the third term became just like the first two. Yet another quarter that produced three goals to Becker, giving him a nine goal haul going into the last quarter. Becker had seen off several opponents. Two Wells did as they pleased, with winners galore. Apart from McLean and Pontt, Mallala had Jesse Crewdson, Robert Montgomery, Rhys Argent and Brad Thomas as solid contributors. Coach Crewdson rang numerous changes during the course of the game, but there was little he could do to stop the Rooster juggernaut. Full back Ryan McGannon kept busy all day, spending some time at full forward. Robert Montgomery, who normally plays A grade on the half back line, had a run across centre half forward. Jesse Crewdson nullified Saunders’ ruck dominance. Niggling injuries and a limited pre-season saw him having a run in the reserves – a sight which gave Mallala supporters the only reason to cheer all game. Robert became Mallala’s leading goal kicker with his solitary major in the last term. A comprehensive victory to the Roosters, who after one game already look the goods this season. Mallala have much work to do.

Senior colts

After just missing the finals last season, Mallala pulled off the first ‘upset’ of the season when they defeated 2009 runners-up Two Wells – a real feather in the cap of new coach Chris Hummell. This is the first time Mallala have beaten Two Wells for several years. Dominant in the first half, Mallala withstood a spirited fight back by the Roosters in the third term before steadying to run out eight point

MALLALA’S William Farrelly is poised and ready for a mark, as Rooster Tallan flies for the mark but can’t keep hold of it in the A grade match.

winners. As a junior colt, Troy Algar showed plenty of promise. He has carried that promise through to this grade with a best on ground effort. Dylan Kearns is another that continues to improve, another solid performance topped off with three goals. Lachlan Gardner, Allan Sparks, Lewis Helps and co-captain Chase Bethune were other Mallala players putting in big games. Dylan Kearns’ three goals were backed up by two from co-captain Jake Drew, and singles from Troy Algar, Benjamin Goudie, Lewis Helps and Ben Martin. Two Wells were best served by Shannon Schroeter, supported by Matthew Sincock, Matthew Daly, Luke Godfrey, Ben Harvey, and Jack Haggerty. Hayden Ramsay and captain Luke Tassel lead the goals with two apiece. Singles were recorded by Jack Haggerty, Matthew Sincock and Shannon Slattery.

Junior Colts

After even first and second quarters, Two Wells pulled away from Mallala to record a 28 point win, a seven goal to three second half sealing victory. The reigning premiers kept their nose in front all game. With several players now in senior colts, Two Wells

debuted around 15 players, testimony to the depth of young talent at the club. Mallala had half a dozen pull on the black and white for their first season. Among the Rooster first gamers were Jack Henneker – best on ground – and Nik Seccafien, who rated second best. Both were also damaging on the scoreboard, Henneker with three and one to Seccafien. Other good performers for Two Wells were Blake Catanzariti, Josh Pellizzari, and another newcomer in Tyler Mills. Lachlan Goss rounded out the pick of the Roosters, Goss also kicking two goals. Mallala had ruckman Ryan Konzag in superb touch, continuing on with his good form from last season. Jamie Good was another to impress with his four quarter efforts. Josh Watson, Adam Coe, Brad Wilson, and Angus Clothier all played well and there was a lot to suggest these lads are in for a big season. Kyle Hummell with his three goals was the pick of the Mallala forwards. Adam Coe and Brad Wilson each kicked a goal. Beaten by a touch over seven goals in the 2009 grand final, Mallala have made inroads against the powerful Roosters. Both sides can look forward to having another successful season.

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GOALS - Two Wells: J.Henneker 3, L.Goss 2, J.Wilson 1, J.Pellizzari 1, K.Giniotis 1, N.Seccafien 1 Mallala: K.Hummell 3, B.Wilson 1, A.Coe 1; BEST - Two Wells: J.Henneker, N.Seccafien, J.Borlace, J.Pellizzari, T.Mills, L.Goss Mallala: R.Konzag, J.Good, J.Watson, A.Coe, B.Wilson, A.Clothier

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Magpies rub salt into Rooster wounds Solid win for Mallala over Two Wells Mallala v Tw

A physical battle between grand finalists saw the Mallala Magpies get over the line once again, rubbing salt into the Roosters’ wounds. In a game which could have gone either way, the Magpies prevailed in the second half to win by 15 points, 10.5(65) to 7.8(50). The Magpies held their composure through the second half, after being two goals down at half time in a low scoring test of endurance. Returning to full form after last year’s premiership, Ryan Montgomerie was back in the swing of things, playing an influential role in the Magpie victory. Two Wells started out strongly, but after a first half plagued by injury, they couldn’t get it together for the final stages of the game, restricted by no interchanges and failing to get their running game into action. Intensity from the Magpies didn’t waver much for the whole match, while the Roosters were able to match it for first half but their stamina dropped in the second half. Mallala’s Brad Griffiths piped up after half time, kicking four goals for the match, including two in the third quarter to give the Magpies the lead, and another two in the final quarter to seal the win. New recruit Paul Christofis kicked three for the Roosters, in between treatment for an ankle injury sustained in the second quarter. Mallala coach Keith Earl said his side got a good break after half time following a slow start. “We slowly worked our way into the game,” Keith said. “In the second half, the

forwards were a bit more effective,” he said. Christian Rimmer ran the midfield well, tackling hard and raising the intensity. With on baller Jason Earl having an impact in the half back, and Sam Angus playing possibly his best game for the Magpies, the game slowly slipped from the Roosters’ grip. Magpies were accountable for their players, and kept the Roosters rushing their disposals. Newcomer Marc McEvoy also showed potential for the Magpies in the back pocket. “Two Wells were really intense and keen to have a real crack, so it was a good win in that way,” Keith said. Rooster coach Stephen Fitzgerald said the boys put in a good effort despite the loss. “I was pleased with the way we played overall,” Fitzgerald said. “All worked hard for the whole game despite the lack of reserves,” he said. “Mallala was too steady in the end,” he said. The second quarter saw Rooster Andrew Hardiman suffer a driver muscle injury while team mate Adam Humzy was out for the remainder of play with a broken jaw. Lee Allmond played his usual high work rate game through the middle, and pushing back for defence. Stephen said he was pleased with youngster Ben Slattery and Brad Fitzgerald in the ruck, giving the side an early look at the footy. Making his A grade debut, 18-year-old Daniel Hines and last years B grade best and fairest, Bryce Hart were both serviceable with the opportunities they were given by the more experienced players.

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Rooster captain Scott Humphrys, also nursing an ankle injury, said the game was a disappointing start to the year. “It’s no excuse to blame injury,” “It’s just unfortunate to get so many after a solid preseason,” he said.

HWE v Virginia

A tight contest at Virginia saw Hummocks Watchman Eagles get the better of Virginia by 21 points– 14.10(94) to 10.13(73). Just one goal separated teams at each break, indicating tightness was intense for a first round match. While Virginia held the lead at the first break, it wasn’t until the third minute of the final quarter they took the lead again by one point. Match fitness seemed to get the better of Virginia, with HWE kicking five straight goals after trailing by a point, to take the Eagles into a comfortable win. The Rams kicked three in the final term, but couldn’t contest the Eagles’ work rate and tackle count. Returning premiership captain David Barnes proved his merit to HWE, with his skills and hard tackling earning him best player for the Eagles. The Eagles won the contested footy and most stoppages, giving them the edge in the end. Coach Mark Brant said his side dug deep and showed some character in the final term. “The game was definitely in the balance at the start of the final quarter,” he said. He said everyone contributed to the win and played their roles in the victory. Shane Braham was in and under and hard at the ball, while

captain Jarred Wilson played his usual leadership role and got everyone involved in the game. The tireless work of Shaun Light was a boost for HWE in ruck, giving his side early possession of the ball and plenty of opportunity. “I was pleased with our ability to win the contested ball,” Mark said. He also said the team improved their decision making in the second half. “We’re really pleased, it’s a hard gig to beat Virginia at Virginia,” Mark said. Eagles’ captain Jarred Wilson said their pre-season fitness really paid off. “We were first to the footy, we were in front and ran well with the ball,” he said. “We also used the ball a bit better and found a few more targets,” he said. Virginia’s new on baller Troy Wilkey proved his worthiness, working hard through the midfield and slotting into the side nicely. Speedy midfielder Mark Nykamp also played well at the half back flank, working well to create plays in the mid field. Recruit Brendon Niklaus kicked three goals for the Rams, while Caleb Howell got a lot of possessions while still adjusting to his new side. Anthony Johnson also played a solid season opener, but coach Greg Phillips said the Rams were let down by mistakes and Hummocks Watchman were far more desperate for the win. “They won all the hard balls, and used the ball a lot better than us. We made too many mistakes,” Greg said. “We’ve got a lot of work to do to be fierce around stoppages,” Greg said.

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after round 1 games A GRADE Team P W Mallala 1 1 HW Eagles 1 1 Virginia 1 0 Two Wells 1 0 United 0 0 Balaklava 0 0 Hamley 0 0 RESERVES Team P W Two Wells 1 1 Virginia 1 1 HW Eagles 1 0 Mallala 1 0 Hamley 0 0 Balaklava 0 0 United 0 0 SENIOR COLTS Team P W Mallala 1 1 Virginia 1 1 HW Eagles 1 0 Two Wells 1 0 Hamley 0 0 Balaklava 0 0 United 0 0 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W HW Eagles 1 0 Two Wells 1 1 Mallala 1 0 Balaklava 0 0 Hamley 0 0 United 0 0 Virginia 1 0

L 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B FF F A 0 0 65 50 0 0 94 73 0 0 73 94 0 0 50 65 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

% Pts 56.52 2 56.29 2 43.71 0 43.48 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0

L 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B FF F A 0 0 117 10 0 0 113 22 0 0 22 113 0 0 10 117 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

% 92.13 83.70 16.30 7.87 0.00 0.00 0.00

L 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B FF F A 0 0 61 54 0 0 96 93 0 0 93 96 0 0 54 61 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

% Pts 53.04 2 50.79 2 49.21 0 46.96 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0

L 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B FF F A % Pts 0 1 33 0 100.00 2 0 0 64 31 67.37 2 0 0 31 64 32.63 0 1 0 0 0 0.00 0 1 0 0 0 0.00 0 1 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 33 0.00 0

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RIGHT: Ram senior colt Morgan Vigor signals to team mates to fall back as he kicks in from the boundary.

The big men will fly at Balaklava • From back page With a positive attitude, the Bombers are hoping to do enough to win at least a handful of games this season and maybe even climb out of seventh position – a spot they have virtually paid council rates on since the start of the 2008 season. However, they may take a few weeks to “find their feet” and gel as a unit, so for this reason you have to like the Peckers in their first home game of 2010. Balaklava’s big men also loom as the influential factor in this match, as it can be conceived that Hamley’s one obvious area of weakness just happens to be the Peckers’ area of strength. If the Peckers win the centre square and their “tall timber” is on song up forward, it is hard to see anything but a Peckers win this week! The big worry for Lamond’s men is that they don’t take the Bombers too lightly – if they do, new Bomber coach and astute tactitian will have his side poised to pounce on any opportunity that presents itself. Meanwhile at Port Wakefield, United, who are desperate to make amends after missing last years finals series, will travel to meet a HWE side that already has two points on the board thanks to an away win over the Virginia Rams last week. Although the Rams were favoured in their home fixture at the weekend, once again the Eagles showed they are a super-competitive unit, disposing of a side that finished the 2009 minor round in outright second place. Although the game was a close one, the new-look Eagles’ resolve to win their season opener, coupled with them being back at home this week makes them hard to go past – even if the Tigers do bring 2010 prize recruit Peter Burgoyne with them this week. While the Eagles themselves love the confines of Port Wakefield oval, it’s hard to see the Tigers’running brigade such as Mansfield, Sobey, East, Pym (and Burgoyne) being able to capitalise to be damaging enough with run and carry. It is highly conceivable that Burgoyne will in fact this week play on the smallest oval he ever has – Port Wakefield is certainly a far cry from the MCG or Subiaco. I am looking forward to seeing the Tigers’ wingmen leading hard down Thomas Crescent for the switching kick out wide. The Tigers do have much class in the midfield with players like Banton, Mills, Brown and Pym all set for a ding dong battle with Eagles Light, Wilson, Braham, and Barnes. If the Tigers can win more than 50 percent of

the ball in the midfield area, they’re a good chance of winning the match – providing their forwards can clunk enough incoming drop punts and kick straight. Safe money is on the Eagles in this one, thanks to home ground advantage. However, by all accounts United have had a good pre-season. If new coach Travis Opitz’s game plan clicks this week and the Tigers can adapt to the small oval, they could very well be ‘one from one’ come 5pm Saturday afternoon. This match will be well worth the admission price. It’s a shame the Mark Pym/Shaun Price show wont resume in 2010 (thanks to Sean’s departure) nevertheless $6 is money well spent if your in the district this weekend. In the match of the round, two of last year’s finalists go at it at Two Wells in one of the “must see” local derbies of 2010. Two Wells, after losing the 2009 grand final, will be disappointed in not getting over the reigning premiers in a close re-match last weekend – especially after their huge pre-season. This weekend they meet their biggest local rival and neighbour in a must win game for both clubs. Two Wells will however go into the match minus a few exciting young prospects, and a couple will likely play at less than 100 percent thanks to injuries sustained in last weekends bruising encounter at Mallala. Nevertheless, I’m sure their group will be priming themselves for this one. Certainly as last year’s grand finalists, they wont want to be 0-2 and heading into a bye next weekend. Opponent Virginia gave a good account of themselves last week despite the loss of many key players over the 09-10 off season. With a new look midfield and, apart from Anthony Bascombe who had departed but has now returned, a totally new ‘spine’ up the middle of the ground suggests it will take some weeks for Virginia to ‘get it together’. The Rams’ new full forward Brendan Niklaus has huge wraps on him. Time will tell as to the effect he will have on the APFL this season, but certainly after kicking three goals last weekend against the seasoned Eagles defenders, this week whichever young defender the Roosters station at full back will be in for a big day, and will have a chance to influence the outcome should they be able to stifle the Rams supply. This should be a ripper game with Two Wells’ pace over four quarters enough to get them over the line.

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Lamond back in Peckerland

Bomber Luke Smith collides with Pecker Kane Ruiz as they both try to grab the ball during an A grade match in July last year.

New coaches to bring changes to Balaklava, United and Hamley balaklava The Balaklava Peckers have been in training mode for the past few months, in preparation for the Adelaide Plains Football League (APFL) 2010 footy season. Coming off of a bye in round one, the Peckers are priming themselves for their first game on April 17 under new coach and former Pecker product Stuart Lamond. Returning to his home club, Lamond is looking to lift the Peckers out of the APFL’s bottom three in 2010, hoping to add much experience to the side while also continuing to foster and develop much of the young talent available at Peckerland. Lamond, now somewhat of a football journeyman, is not short on experience nor being au fait with many different coaching tactics and drills from his time in footy. Having been drafted to Geelong before returning home to play at North Adelaide, he returned to Balaklava in 2002, playing in the Peckers’ 2002 APFL grand final loss to United. Following the 2003 season, he switched to Freeling, making a huge impact – developing somewhat of a cult following amongst the Freeling faithful as he led the Redlegs ruck department in their three consecutive Barossa, Light and Gawler grand final appearance years of 2005-2007. Last year, still in search of a premiership, he followed his ex-Freeling coach Scott Leal to Broadview in the Amateur League, assisting the Tigers in their quest to return to metropolitan football’s first division. His side finished as the division two minor premier before going on to defeat Gary McIntosh’s Payneham Norwood Union in the division two grand final. Now older and more mature, Lamond’s timing of returning home to Balaklava with that elusive premiership under his belt sits perfectly in combining his collection of football knowledge with a new coaching role. Although the Peckers finished sixth last season with six wins and 10 losses, the APFL competition was very tight. It is expected to be much the same this year, so the Peckers, thanks to an abundance of junior talent and some new recruits, are set to play their part in season 2010 as they aim their sights at the club’s 25th A grade flag. Three reasons why Balaklava can win the flag: 1 – If highly rated and relatively young recruits are as ‘fleet of foot’ as they say, and can combine with much local tall timber the Peckers already possess they may be hard to stop as a combination. 2 – Balaklava has an abundance of junior talent. If the many youngsters who have already been blooded to junior footy by former coach Andy Michael in past few seasons can “take the next step” earlier than expected, big things aren’t out of the Peckers’ reach as early as this season. 3 – While veterans or youngsters can’t do it alone, if Lamond can find the right mix between youth and the all-important elder statesman of the club then the Peckers certainly can do some damage in 2010. The headline Balaklava fans don’t want to see in 2010 would be: “Kids trying hard – but Peckers still slipping out of finals contention” One thing that is guaranteed in 2010 at Balaklava – if you are in the 17-19 year old age bracket you will get a chance in senior footy.

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X Factor Stuart Lamond: In a team that already boasts the tallest timber in the league, Lamond’s introduction from a playing point of view gives them yet another big man option. Only problem is Balaklava already possess the competition’s number one ruckman (Hayden Walker) so Lamond most likely won’t settle in to this role – a position he has made his own in last five seasons with Freeling and Broadview. Where Lamond decides to play himself and just how he copes with both playing and coaching roles may determine the Peckers’ 2010 success.

Mallala are relatively young, Two Wells are even younger and Balaklava also leaning towards youth in 2010, if United can get it together this year, the experience their side boasts could be all important should they be in flag contention come August. 2 – United finally have some more quality on-ballers to complement their vast array of key position players. With new recruits McLean and Burgoyne rotating through the midfield they offer the Tigers some much needed polished foot skills and are sure to take some pressure of Adrian Mills, Heath Pym and Co. If this group can supply enough quality ball to their strong marking forwards United could be unstoppable. 3 – The Tigers have only missed the finals twice in the past 15 seasons. All reports suggest they are hungry in 2010 and have had a big pre-season. If new Coach Travis Opitz can get the best out of his players they are capable of anything. The headline United fans don’t want to see in 2010: Burgoyne heading overseas for art conference– to miss this week’s APFL grand final One thing that is guaranteed in 2010 at United – the ever-energetic Opitz will inject some much needed passion into his playing group.

united One thing newly re-instated 2006 United coach Travis Opitz is breeding in 2010 is team unity – and after a solid pre-season the Tigers are very determined to resurrect themselves as finalists this year – hoping to be the last team “standing” after last year “falling” out of the APFL’s top four for just the third time in over 15 seasons. After a season as a playing coach in 2006, Opitz is returning to the top job at Long Plains hoping to give the job his 100 per cent attention after finding it slightly more difficult a few years back while being a playing coach and the side’s number one midfielder. Opitz, a gun for United through the decade of 1994 through to 2004 played a massive part in what was a very successful era for the Tigers. Although United failed to capitalise on their minor round form in this time period (with two premierships from eight grand final appearances) he knows what is required to win games of football - and knows what it takes to build a team around the important things and working for one another. Much anticipation of course surrounds exAFL premiership player Peter Burgoyne who will also join the Tigers in 2010 - just six months after his round 22 farewell match against North Melbourne at AAMI Stadium (followed by a footy season in Darwin over the wet summer season). He is sure to add class to the Tigers line up in a number of positions he may play. Three reasons why United can win the flag: 1 – United have “loaded-up” maximising their core group of players in the 25-32 year old age bracket. Their time is now. While yardstick

X Factor Looking from a pure “talent” point of view Peter Burgoyne would have to be the number one recruit in Adelaide Plains history. Although from the outside many would feel United are “pinning all their hopes” on Burgoyne. After 12 solid seasons with Port Adelaide as a premier player at the highest level there is, Burgoyne may well be looking to enjoy his footy and ‘wind down” from the pressure juggernaut that is the AFL. If only at half rat-power he will still be a good player but the X factor comes as the season goes on and if he decides to really “fire up”. He is a big X factor – not just for United but for the whole league. He will bring people through the gate!

hamley bridge

Excitement is in the air at Hamley Bridge, with a great looking oval, new coach and an abundance of keen footballers. Coach Rian Nelson has recruited well and the preseason has been the most attended in years, so there is every chance the Bombers will be looking more competitive this year. This week’s first game will give everyone an indication of how the Bombers will go this season, so as anticipation rises, Hamley Bridge prepare to take on the new look young Balaklava side. Three reasons why Hamley Bridge can win the flag: 1 – While the remainder of the competition has improved in recent seasons unfortunately the Bombers had been left behind. What this has meant is that a number of young local players have already racked up many games of A Grade football – and done it tough! With the club set to now put some all important key position players into the mix it excites the group meaning not only are these local players suddenly buoyed by a new found anticipation, they are also keen to take every opportunity that comes their way – knowing what it was like to be at the bottom. Key forwards of past seasons can become second string forwards. Key midfielders will have some assistance finally. For these reasons they will become a much stronger side all over the ground. 2 – There are big wraps surrounding the professionalism of new coach Rian Nelson. He does his homework on opposition clubs – something not all that familiar to those on the plains. What tricks has he got up his sleeve? 3 – The Bombers are an unknown quantity. In the first half of the 2010 season no-one is going to be expecting a fair dinkum challenge from the Hamley Bridge boys. If they can shock more than a few early on and cause some upsets and then consolidate to be in the finals contention at seasons end anything can happen. The headline Hamley Bridge fans don’t want to see in 2010: Bombers still searching for fourth win in four years. One thing that is guaranteed in 2010 at Hamley Bridge – with coach Nelson around there will always be something happening. X Factor Reserves players from 2008-09. Hamley Bridge in 2008 won the reserves flag from fourth position, they missed the finals by one game last season but had they made it would have been a mover and shaker once again. While this side bought some joy in the past two years to a club in need of a “pick me up” some of these young players such as James Frencken, David Millar and Scott Rademacher must step up to A grade football. They are certainly good enough and it is the pressure on A grade spots that these guys can create which will lift the intensity and performance of the whole playing group. The Bombers even have some more mature players who seem to enjoy it in the reserves, however if they too are committed enough to contribute to the cause could push for A grade selection – from there the forward momentum can finally begin. Plains Producer, Wednesday April 14, 2010

SPORT v NEFL Football

Hawks dynamo looking fit to take 2010 season title Burra-Booborowie-Hallett (BBH)

Colours: Red, Blue and White Emblem: Rams Coach: Peter Whittlesea Captain: Casey Cooper 2009 Result: Premiers Recruits: Nick Jackman (Norwood), Lachlan Riggs (returning) Departures: Michael Dalla (CY Cougars), Andrew Purchase (overseas), Tom Whittlesea (college), Nick Stacey (Jamestown-Peterborough) Analysis: Having lost two vital ingredients to the on ball division - Peter Mann for the last part of the season, and 2003 Mail Medallist Andrew Purchase for the entire year, it will be up to the second tier players to bridge this gap for the Rams this year. Tom Riggs is a classy player who will need to take a lot of the workload, while Boh Wall is expected to play further up the ground as well. Marcus Hall, who was strong in the finals, is another key in this area. “We still have a pretty young group,” BBH Rams coach Pete Whittlesea said. “A number of this group are still youthful in football terms and many have their best football in front of them. “While our preparation going into the 2010 season hasn’t been as meticulous as the previous campaign, we believe we’ve still got a highly competitive group.” Bringing Nick Jackman into the mix is a strong acquisition for the club, because he can also be used as a part of the on ball rotations, along with being able to handle key position roles. The club certainly has plenty of strength down the spine and adding Lachlan Riggs to the group as a key defender helps that as well. Jason Schuppan will be expected to kick a lot of his team’s goals, while Stephen Tohl is a huge target in attack. Committed clubman Casey Cooper is an excellent choice as the skipper for 2010. Prediction: After being starved of success before last year, the Rams are looking for back-toback titles - second.

Blyth-Snowtown

Colours: Blue and White Emblem: Cats Coach: Brett Ireland Captain: Ryan Darling 2009 Result: Runner Up Recruits: Brad Bell (Meningie) James Taylor (PAOC), Matt Collins (Broken Hill/Glenelg) Departures: Patty Keain (overseas), Shay Clifford (work commitments), Alex Brackstone (Kilburn), Ask Lockwood (HWE) Analysis: The Blyth-Snowtown Football Club has one of the most potent midfield combinations in the North Eastern Football League. Starting with new captain and ‘09 Mail Medallist Ryan Darling, along with the McCormack boys, Simon and Nick, perennial representative footballer Glen Hayes and the silky smooth youngster Scott Atkinson are all high-class footballers. Returning 2006 premiership player Brad Bell and Prince Alfred Old Scholars footballer James Taylor will be valuable accompaniments to this group as well. “I like to think our recruits give more versatility to the line up and add depth to the playing group,” second year Cats coach Brett Ireland said. “A specific area we’ve looked for improvement in is our defensive pressure when an opponent has the ball. “We have done a lot of game simulated training to help this part of our game.” Getting a full season out of highly flying forward Jarrod Gillings this year will certainly help the structure in attack. The Cats will also be looking for consistent performances from Ben Moffatt up forward. Leading a frugal and hard working defence are the experienced Robert Wandel and Nick Humphrys, while Gareth Ottens is a versatile big man, who can be used in a variety of roles. A little undermanned is the ruck division, Ireland is looking for a big year from Wayne Slattery. Blyth-Snowtown are expected to get enough entry into its forward 50, but it will be about converting these opportunities. They are still a top four hope because of their quality around the ball. There are also a couple of young talents from the under 17s including Micky Atkinson and Aayrn Lloyd who are expected to develop into A grade footballers this year. Prediction: A lack of key position personnel could tell against Blyth-Snowtown this year – sixth.

Brinkworth-SpaldingRedhill (bsr) Colours: Black and Gold Emblem: Tigers Coach: Brian “Butch” Smith

Plains Producer, Wednesday April 14, 2010

2010 PREVIEW

By Peter Argent Captain: N/A (announced Thursday night) 2009 Result: Wooden Spoon Recruits: Jason Zohs (Lucindale), Michael Wright (Solomontown) Departures: Chris Handley (retired), Kyron Burgess (Overseas -cricket) Analysis: Returning to a winning culture is what the Tigers faithful desire in 2010. While the BSR Tigers haven’t done a huge amount of recruiting, what they do have is a highly talented group on underage players who already have plenty of A grade experience. “Our progress won’t be gauged in wins and losses, but how we go as a club on the whole,” Smith said. “A mantra I have is to promote as many kids as possible as they are the future of the club. “Our task is to keep them locally and give them opportunities” Members of this 2009 under 17s grand final side including Sam Martin, along with Tyler Stephenson and Sam Tilbrook are precocious young talents, and are expected to form the foundation of the club for the years ahead. The Tigers have veterans like Paul Meyer and Craig Weckert to rely on, while another member of Weckert family, Tim won the club’s best and fairest award in 2009. Paul Jones will lead the defence, while around the ball Ben Reschke and new recruit from the South East, Lucindale Kangaroos footballer Jason Zohs will need to have a big impact. Well travelled forward Damien Mellow was the club’s leading goal kicker with 36 last season and he’ll need to be a target in attack again. It will be a tough ask for the club that has three different playing grounds to compete in the NEFL this year, with little change to their personnel. Notably they only won a single game last year, collected three victories in 2008 and 2007, and secured six wins and a draw with North Clare in 2006, to produce a best finish in this period of fifth. Prediction: May struggle to compete with the quality of footballers arriving at other clubs – eighth.

North Clare

Colours: Red, Blue and Gold Emblem: Roosters Coach: George Coles Captain: (N/A – announced Thursday) 2009 Result: Sixth Recruits: Nick Prokopec (North Whyalla), Steve O’Neil (Queanbeyan), Matt Turner (Sacred Heart First XVIII), Tom Swearse (returning), James Knappstien (HWE) Departures: Brad James, John Nicholas (Orroroo), Glen Wilkins (retired) Analysis: The problem with the Roosters last year, was the margin between their best and worst was too large. At times, with the likes of Adelaide Plains Mail Medallist Josh Hollitt, Andrew Waters, Simon Jaeschke and Andrew Amey, they competed with the best in the competition. Having football journeyman Nick Prokopec as a target in attack gives the club a focal point and they will be looking for a 70 plus goal haul for this experienced footballer. “We have a lot of diversity with our midfield rotations this year and a good target to aim at in attack,” coach Coles said. “Our club is also looking for five to six key players to take the next step giving us extra pace and X-factor. “The North Eastern League is a tough competition and our group will need to bring its best game each week.” A goal kicking key forward, Prokopec won a SANFL Reserves Magarey Medal back in 2003 and has spent the last two seasons in Whyalla, being a part of West’s 2008 premiership team. Steve O’Neil is a strong and athletic ruckman coming from the AFL-ACT competition where he playes, while Tom Swearse and a super fit James Knappstien are returning to add strength and depth to the club. Playing College football in Adelaide last year Matt Turner could be an interesting proposition as well. They have an exciting young talent in Matt Catford, while under 17 captain from last year, Josh Pritchard, is a likely type.

Former coach and on-field leader Craig Jaeschke will enjoy the freedom of just playing in 2010, while in attack Damien Ellis will be used as a second lead up forward. Prediction: After making a single finals appearance in 2008, they may find their way back down at the foot of the ladder again this year - seventh

Mintaro-Manoora

Colours: Blue and Gold Emblem: Eagles Coach: David Wood Captain: N/A 2009 Result: Third Recruits: Brad Taylor (Gawler Central), Tom McInerney (returned WA) Departures: Ryan McDermid (Norwood) Analysis: After winning the flag in 2008, the Eagles were bundled out of the major round in straight sets last year. The final result wasn’t a true indication of where they stood in the competition, as they were the only team to beat the premiers BBH during the year. “We’re going to be a little underdone as a few of the guys have been involved in vintage, along with only having one trial – the lightning carnival on the Yorke Peninsula,” coach Wood said. “Having Shane Ross and David Mitchell fit for a year will strengthen up our spine as well. “Considering all of that our preparation hasn’t been too bad.” Big Ben Kerslake was the club’s leading goal kicker with 36 majors last season and he needs a secondary option to help out in this area. The recruitment of 2008 BLG Mail Medallist Brad Taylor may be a godsend. Tom McInerney will be a great assistance in the big man area, as Aaron Ackland carried the ruck division last year, after Todd Miles departure to Adelaide. After four best and fairest awards with his home club, South Gawler, Aaron Bevis secured the Eagles top honour last year. Dual Central District premiership defender in the SANFL Brad Currie is among the smartest footballers in the competition, while the likes of Ricky Piggott and Michael Young may be a little unheralded in some people’s eyes, they are highly respected by the coaching staff. One of the leading sides over the last decade, but with only two premierships to show for a mountain of good work, the Eagles will be keen to hold the premiership shield aloft in 2010. Prediction: Expected to be a definite finalist, Mintaro-Manoora have claims on the crown again with its depth of experienced players – third.

South Clare

Colours: Red and Navy Emblem: Demons Coach: Matthew Vandeleur Captain: Matt Dare 2009 Result: Fifth Recruits: Michael Liebelt (returning - Glenelg) Michael Alosi (ROC’s), Heath Ward (North Adelaide), Daniel Kuhndt (Luncidale) Mitch Ryan (Sacred Heard OC), Nick Pynor (Edwardstown) Departures: Scott Lewis (WWT Eagles), Ben Sanford (Esperance WA), Johan Wagener (Tasmans) Analysis: A real dark horse this year after a couple of seasons of underperforming, how the Demons gel as a group will have a telling impact on how they will travel this year. “We certainly should have plenty of strength down the spine, with a number of our players 6’3” (190cm) or taller,” coach Vandeleur said. “There is a long of experience in our group and Michael Liebelt has come back with a number of different ideas. “Our set up and structures will be different this year. Beset by a raft of knee injuries in 2008, then losing Brodie Murphy for a good portion of the first half of 2009, the Demons never looked settled last year. Both veteran Ben Seymon and senior coach Matthew Vandeleur returned from knee reconstructions and Josh Vandeleur will have had a full preseason under his belt as well. While they have lost best and fairest Scott Lewis, who is having a third crack at SANFL league football, it was a breakout year for Andrew Vandeleur, playing as a midfielder. The return of former state country footballer Michael Liebelt from Glenelg is a huge coup, as he can play in key positions at both ends of the ground or as an athletic ruckman. Adding Rostrevor Old Collegians 194cm utility Michael Alosi and former North Adelaide reserves footballer Heath Ward will further increase the depth of big man talent in the navy and red. The on-ball brigade of Wayne Hutchinson, Matt Dare and Andrew Vandeleur will be important for the Demons chances. Also watch up and comer like

Daniel Wallant, Jed Dunstan, Nick and Matt Smith. Prediction: The Demons could well be the smokies in the 2010 NEFL campaign – fifth

Riverton-SaddleworthMarrabel United (RSMU)

Colours: Navy and White Emblem: Hawks Captain: Kimberley Hart Coach: Mike Duncan 2009 Result: Fourth Recruits: Luke Percy (Nairne – Bremer), Matthew Evans (Gaza), Zack Hier (returning WWT Eagles), Duncan Cragg-Sapsford (West Adelaide) Departures: Luke Sandilands (Padthaway) Analysis: With the amount of talent at the club, the Hawks are one of the most dynamic teams in the NEFL. “It has been a big pre-season and there has been a strong emphasis on fitness. We will also be very structured this year,” coach Duncan said. “The other area we’ll be focusing on is our start to the season – I’ll be looking for a much better result than the one win from four and two out of three starts in 2008 and 2009. “I’d expect it to be an interesting season ahead.” They have a strong depth of talent and noted game breakers like Craig Mullins, James Vandeleur and when he’s fit, Kimberley Hart. Zack Hier is also a quality pick up. The return of junior Duncan Cragg-Sapsford will also add a great dimension to the ruck department. A dual start country player in both football and cricket James Vandeleur has the ability to do anything on the football field. He can be used as a key forward, through the mid field or across half back, having a long penetrating kick and the ability to take the big mark. There is a secondary group of quality players including Sam Noack, Tyson Willmott, Ben Mitchell and Brad Koster who are still key members of the on-ball brigade. In attack Jamie Williams has led the competitions goal kicking for the past two seasons with over 50 goals each year and with the quality of ball he’ll receive from the midfield a 100-goal season is a possibility. Brock Harrison is a developing big man and young talents from the underage like Ben Morton, Dylan Griffiths and Jamie Molineux will be looking for opportunities at senior level. Luke Percy has been burning up the track and it is expected he’ll enjoy the expanses of the Mid North Ovals. Former Amateur league division one footballer Matt Evans will add toughness either across half back or as another on ball option. Prediction: The Hawks, under new coach Mick Duncan has all the components to take out the title in 2010 – first.

Southern Saints

(Formerly Eudunda and Robertstown Football Clubs)

Colours: Red, Black and White Coach: Adam Turrell Emblem: Saint Captains: Richard Schmidt – Jared Mosey 2009 Result: Eudunda – seventh NEFL; Robertstown – premiers Mid Murray Recruits: Dean Vickery (Nuriootpa), Corey Ah Chee (Port Adelaide), Andrew Turrell (Kapunda), Stephen Carter (returning), Anton Schiller (returning) Departures: Mark Cussadia (Kapunda), Kym Bissett (Kapunda), Lucas Hambour (Adelaide Uni), Zac Hambour (Adelaide Uni) Analysis: For second year coach Adam Turrell, his job is to bring two teams together as one - an entreating task. The Saints have recruited strongly, bringing in high profile recruit Corey Ah Chee and seeing the return of Power foundation player, Stephen Carter, along with Dean Vickery coming across to the club from Nuriootpa. Former Tanunda Magpie Anton Schiller, who has been out of the game for a couple of years will be an important pick up, while Andrew Turrell was unheralded at Kapunda, but is a highly creative midfielder. “It has been tough as expected for a rookie coach like me to mould a group, but the boys are starting to get to know each other game style,” Turrell said. “Among our strengths will be our on–ball group, along with having a number of targets like Carter, Stephen Giester, Jodie Kotz and even throwing century goal kicker Jared Mosey, who is actually a mid fielder, into attack. “There is an air of expectation around the club. “A big plus for us is a lot of opponents will not know what to expect from this side. “Other teams will not know the Saints strengths.” Turrell himself is the best tap ruckman in the competition, despite being undersized, while teenager Gabe Laucke has been given the honour of vice captain in support of co-captains Jared Mosey and Richard Schmidt. Another youngster to watch will be Kurubyn Floyd from Robertstown, who is a running half back type. Exciting times are ahead for the Saints. Prediction: A definite top four contender, who is capable of going a long way in the major round – fourth.

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SPORT v District

Ian named club champion at Tarlee wind up As seven members of the Tarlee Bowling Club, with their partners, were to be joining the Lower North Past President’s Coach Tour to Bundaberg for the bi-annual Interstate Carnival, it was unanimously decided to

“close up” early. An excellent presentation dinner was enjoyed at the Tarlee Hotel, who are valued sponsors of the club. Three members of the hotel family play in the Tarlee teams and competitions.

John Fitzgerald with raffle winners, from left: Hayden Byrne, Louis Degenhart and Jack Degenhart.

Tennis great’s success at Easter Tournament Australian Davis Cup captain, and former world number one doubles champion John Fitzgerald was an inspiring attraction at the recent Riverton Lawn Easter Tennis Tournament on the weekend. John and his son Patrick Fitzgerald were winners of the Open Championship Doubles event, beating Michael Degenhart and Greg Parker 9-4. John also played with local Bill Lokan in the handicap doubles, losing out in the semi finals. The Easter Tennis Tournament was played out over the four days of Easter, attracting 155 people and 305 entries. It is an historic event in the town’s history, and has been running for 80 years. The event brings in tourists to the town, providing a boost to the town’s economy for the weekend. The championship men’s final saw Andrew Wilson from Rostrevor beat Nick Scott of Denman, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3

Golf Balaklava men

It was on for young and all last weekend, as we fought it out for the highly-prized Peter Thompson Plumbing Trophy, a tough, unyielding Par competition. Of the 33 hopefuls, only one could win and that man was none other than the mighty Martin Bell who trounced the rest, scoring +5. The A grade mob turned up of course and it was a case of youth leading the way. Michael Day (+3) cruised in ahead of Murray Smith (+2) and “Rotten” Ron Butterworth (+1). Behind these came W. Parkin (square), T. Michael (-1), M. Loy (-2), M. Hameister (-3), W. Nagle (-3), C. Williams (-3) and I. Michael (-4). From the massed ranks of the burgeoning B grade we saw Digby Addison (+2) sieze the day, while Dean Robinson (+1) siezed second place and Andrew Manuel (-1) third. Those who nabbed naff-all were J. Curnow (-1), G. Anderson (-1), R. Veitch (-2), W. Berry (-3), D. Rodgers (-3), L. Masson (-3), C. Michael (-3), B. Michael (yawn! -3), S. Jonas (-4), D. Trickett (-5) and J. Michael (-5). Martin “Lion-tamer” Bell cleaned out the C grade of course, with his aforementioned +5, while Jordan Taylor (+2) cleaned out second place, Ben Michael (square) third, leaving the following to clean out the men’s room: M. Hahesy (-1), A. Henstridge (-2) and T. Whish (-6). Dillon Michael “was” the Junior and came in square, a worthy effort, while Steve Reimers played to produce his second handicap card and Andrew Holland his first. On the eighth hole, Steve Jonas landed Nearest the Pin and tapped in for a Birdie. On the 10th, he would have had to wait in line, as Dean “Dead-eye” Robinson landed his NTP, then sank the un-missable birdie putt, before both Michael Day and Andrew Manuel birdied the hole as well. That evening, an estimated 130 souls sidled in to the 19th for the big “100 Club” event, which by all reports was a huge success. Our sincere thanks therefore to each and every guest, plus all those behind-the-scenes trojans whose efforts made the whole thing possible. This weekend about 15 of us are off

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in a tight match of high standard. The championship ladies final was again won by Gill Scott in straight sets over Michelle McKenzie, both of Denman Tennis Club. Successful locals included Jane Parkinson, and ex local Jamie Stevens who were runners up in the Handicap Mixed Doubles going down 6-5. A highlight of the weekend for visiting junior players – Jack and Louis Degenhart and Hayden Byrne – was the opportunity to have a coaching session by John Fitzgerald. John offered his time as a prize in the raffle run by the tournament over the weekend. Tournament secretary Jane Parkinson said, “The weekend had again been a success for the club, and the club is very thankful for the time and effort John Fitzgerald gave to the tournament, and to the hard working committee who enabled the tournament to be a success.” the show ‘em how at the Renmark Open, after fighting it out for the Gold Jacket at Waikerie on the way - stay tuned for for the fall-out.

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Results from April 7. Merv Hameister 42, Bill Berry 42, Barry Olsen 42, Dean Trickett 39, Mike Caldwell 38, John Michael 38, Mike Hahesy 38, Les Masson 37, Greg Sonntag 36, Don Anderson 35, Dennis Goudie 34, Rick Campbell 34, Chris Hahesy 33, John Curnow 31, Dene Newton 27. Birdies: Merv Hameister No 2, 7, 16 and 18, Bill Berry No 6, Mike Hahesy No 10 and 6, John Curnow No 13.

BALAKLAVA LADIES

A very pleasant day was enjoyed by the 12 ladies who vied for the honours in our first stableford round. Those who took home the goodies were; A grade winner - R.Jenkin 35pts, runner-up - C.Redpath 32 pts. B grade winner - M.Hayes 38pts, runner-up - T.Matz 32 pts. C grade winner - J.Taylor 34 pts, runner-up - G.Edwards 31pts. Producer points M.Hayes -5, R.Jenkin - 4, J.Taylor -3, C.Redpath - 2 on a countback from T.Matz - 1. Club foursomes are on next week, combined with a ‘Drives on Fairway’ competition - 9am start. Starters C.Redpath and J.Wood. The following week we will play on Wednesday April 21 at 9am instead of Thursday April 22. “Golf is a sport whose secret is to hit the ball hard and straight and not too often”.

TWO WELLS

Results Saturday April 10. Competition: Opening Day Stableford. Sponsor: Tyrepower Cheltenham Players: 41 men + 4 Ladies. CCR: 42. The Two Wells Golf Club commenced its competition for 2010 with the best turn out of members for six years. In all 44 members reported for the first round of the season. Well done to all who attended, including those members who have returned and brought new members to join the club. The recent rain has helped bring an early tinge of green throughout

ABOVE: Joan Stevens with Women’s runner-up Shirley Molineux. LEFT: Patroness Joan Stevens, with Women’s Champion Joan Rohde, and 100 Up winner Ange Rohde.

ABOVE: John Perry with Night Owls runner-up Martyn Ransom, and champion Ron Clarke. RIGHT: President John Perry, with club champion, Ian Rohde and runner-up Ross Rohde. the course, and the recent efforts of the volunteers and members’ attending the working bees has presented the course as we all expected, with the scrapes all now consistent and well oiled. The fairways were mowed, marked and in some cases shaped to challenge us all in the months to come. It was evident to all that the work carried out during the summer – which in some cases is still work in progress – will assist the course with the new course rating to be completed by SA Golf in the months to come. There is still a lot of work to be done and the course manager would be grateful if you could all assist in any spare time to have these works completed. That said, I congratulate the work thus far to those dedicated members who, as always, have worked tirelessly to present the course as we saw yesterday. The president asked that if members have concerns with the new works, that they place their concerns in writing to the match committee for a formal response to be provided following the next committee meeting. All criticism, both negative and positive, will be well received and will open a channel for discussion to enable the club members the opportunity to make further comments. The new Australian Handicapping System is now in effect, and while I have not had an opportunity to catch up with all the changes, I believe it will assist those folks who have not played to their handicap so well and are always asking to go out point one. Shorty should be happy now. Scott Abbott, John Ball, Darryl Hall, Rob Thompson, Paul Shields, Andrew Baker and Neil Bowden among the few who showed that the course was indeed playing well. This week’s results A grade: S. Abbott 47, J. Ball 47, R. Thompson 44. B Grade: D. Hall 45, P. Shields 44, I. Clark 40. C Grade: A. Baker 44, N. Bowden 43, J. Boon 42, J. Gibson 42. Ladies: E. Grigg 38, J. Frost 33, J. Baker 33, K. Stubing 28. Other results: I. Smith 43, R. Grigg 42, L. Grafton 41, J. Harrison 41, R. Hogg 40, I. Gameau 39, J. Weir 39, L. Zbierski 39, G. Giannikos 38, V. Hatch

38, B. Paul 38, S. Grigg 36, A. Christou 36, St Grigg 35, G. Payne 35, C. Weller 33, I. Telpher 32, S. Kelly 32, M. Frost 31, J. Spackman 31, B. Barns 31, A. Bail 29, B. Readett 27. Long Drives: A – Stuart Grigg; B – P. Shields; C – L. Zbierski; Ladies – E. Grigg. NTP’s: 1 – R. Hogg, 2 –, L. Zbierski, 6 -, 11 – S. Kelly, 12 -, 15 – S. Abbott. Birdies: 1 – R. Hogg. 9 -, 11 – S. Kelly. 13 -. Birdies Nest: (2) -. Pro’s Approach: G. Payne. NAGA: K. Stubing. Meat Trays: A. Baker, J. Boon, S. Loftus. Members Draw: P. Shields. See you on the course next week and bring a friend to join our weekly adventures the more the merrier. If you have any stories, which need to be told, pass them on. Next week: Stroke Monthly Medal, Putting Comp. – Paul Shields Captain TWGC.

HAMLEY BRIDGE

Lance Hatcher with some long drives a few excellent fairway shots and long putts won Thursday’s stableford competition scoring a tidy 40 points, Ron Smith came in second on a count back with 39 from Merv Hamiester and Roger Hahn 39. Other scores Ian Ferguson 38, Anton Noack, Bob Ahola 37, Dave Russell,Roen Cameron, Barry Schwartz, Ron Collins, Ed Manning 36, Kieth Kluske, Max Grasby, Warren Isgar, George Dahlitz 36, Brian Cooper, Tony Jones 34, Leigh Durdin 33, Rex Mortimer, Cliff Applebee, John Riley 31, Wally Jackson 28, Birdies Kieth Kluske 7th and 14th, Dennis Nation 15th, Rex Mortimer 2nd, Warren Isgar 4th, and Roger Hahn 5th Nearest to the pin John Riley 9th. On Saturday, Ambrose fours teams played for the Mark Gregory Memorial Trophy. The winners were Sandy Jackson, Bob Ahola, Graham Smith and Thomas Smith with a nett 53 (8 birdies), from Adam Mitchell, John Mitchell, Leigh Durdin, and Neville Durdin 55.3/8s (8 birdies), Anton Noack, Noel Stringer, Bradley Zerna, Steve Howell, Kieth Kluske 56 2/5ths (4 birdies), Roger Hahn, Barrie Zerna, Ian Ferguson, Bob Hinderwell

57.3/4s (3 birdies), Wally Isgar, Bob Spriggs Lance Hatcher, Tony Jones 58.3/4s (1 birdie), Dave Russell,George Dahlitz, Max Grasby, Colin Doudle 61, Wim Van pelt, Ron Smith, Roen Cameron, Wally Jackson 65.1/8. Nearest to pins: Sandy Jackson 4th, Thomas Smith 12th and 14th. Next Saturday is the first round of the match cup, please note, with the new format it may be called the “mixed cup”!

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Results from April 10. Cyclists and Torrens Valley. A Grade: P Bradshaw 100.10, B Grade: J Pinyon 94.5, Sighters: P Gale 19.2. Handicap results: P Bradshaw 50.6, 50.4 (3) 100, K Sellick 49.2, 49.2 (5) 100, J Pinyon 47.2, 47.3 (8) 100, P Finch 48.3, 46.2 (6) 100, P Gale 50.5, 49.4 (1) 100, W Muhleder 43, 46.2 (11) 100, G Apthomas 43.1, 47.2 (9) 99, B Moulds 34, 35 (24) 93. Phoenix. B Grade: G Henderson 96.6. Handicap results: G Henderson 46.4, 50.2 (21) 123, D Clarke 44.3, 50.3 (21) 121. Cyclists and Torrens Valley F Class. F Open: G Hutchins 175, F Standard: D Zerbe 171, Sighters: G Hutchins 51. Handicap results: R Exon 85, 81, (39) 200, D Zerbe 84, 87 (31) 200, H Bradshaw 85, 85 (27) 197, G Hutchins 85, 90 (22) 197. Phoenix F Class. F Standard: R Mousley 115, Sighters: E Kanik 23. Handicap results: S Cowie 58, 56 (13) 127, C Mousley 56, 57 (13) 126, E Kanik 48, 57 (19) 124, R Mousley 57, 58 (8) 123, K Neale 48, 55 (13) 116, L Scroop 34, 52 (18) 104, T Desouza 51, 51 (V) 102, M Robeth 56, 50 (V) 106. Postal and Railways. A Grade: I Mackintosh 96.3, B Grade: W Phillips 91.3, C Grade: A McFarlane 89.4, Sighters: V Synusas 19.1. Handicap results: V Synusas 48.4, 47.1 (6) 100, I Mackintosh 48, 48.3 (8) 100, A McFarlane 45.2, 44.2 (14) 100, W Phillips 44.1, 47.2 (14) 100, M Bethune 43, 45.2 (12) 100, M Bushell 39.1, 43.3 (14) 96, M Spendelove 40, 42.1 (14) 96.

Plains Producer, Wednesday April 14, 2010

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