The upcoming weekend will see Round Six of the 2011 Pennant season played Saturday, and all four district pairs disciplines commencing on Sunday.
In the Pennants, the match of the round will be the clash between equal leaders Sawtell and last start winners West Coffs. West kept their season alive last week with their victory over Park Beach Ones and they will be desperate to avenge their opening round loss to Sawtell in this clash. For Sawtell, this match represents a great chance to take the combined first and second grade by the scruff of the neck. Playing at home they will be hard to beat, but based on last weeks result, West Coffs are certainly capable of bringing them back to earth...
In the open Pairs event hosted by Woolgoolga, West Coffs bowler Rod Hiscock will be aiming to claim his third successive district pairs crown. Successful in 2009 with partner Stuart Hartigan and in 2010 with Kent Price, Hiscock has reunited with Hartigan in his bid for a hat trick. The duo will be the team to beat, closely followed by Park Beach pairing John Bain and Ric Southam. Other teams to watch include local duo Dave Valentine and Shayne Dodd, and West Coffs brothers Shaun and Martin Wilson. Watch out for Stuarts Point young guns Jake Jeffery and Andy King, who would be the dark horses of the event.
In the senior pairs hosted by West Coffs, former state champions Wayne Rowbottom and Col pritchard will once again go in as favourites, however they will face stiff competition from teams skippered by Grahame Purvis, Laurie Morris and Ray O'Keefe.
At Sawtell, M Reimer and Chris Habgood will start favourites, however there is no shortage of quality teams with a big chance as well. And finally in the junior pairs being played at Macksville, just four teams are lining up, the side comprising Josh Forbes and Corey Wedlock from Urunga being the team to beat.
Good luck to all involved!
Til Next time...
Chippy
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
District Fours and Junior Singles Finals
Laurie Morris added to his impressive tally of district titles when he skippered his Park Beach side of Neil Williams, John Bennett and Phil Toy to a 22-17 victory over Urunga's Brett Sinnott, Chris Forbes, Chris McDonnell and Brett McDonnell at Coffs Ex Services on Sunday. The nineteenth end proved decisive with both skippers converting the head, Urunga a chance of scoring a five and levelling the scores before Morris drew the shot which put his team over the line.
Urunga skip Brett McDonnell converted with his last to keep his team within three playing the last but it was not to be for the Urunga team this year. The success was especially sweet for Neil Williams, taking out his maiden district title.
In the District Junior Singles final Urunga turned the tables on Park Beach when Josh Forbes outdrew his Park Beach opponent Kenita Monks to claim his first district singles title. The match was close for the most part however Forbes always held the ascendancy and pulled away over the final ends as Monks searched for a way back into the match. Forbes will play Jai Whelan in the zone final.
Next Sunday will see the commencement of the District Open, Junior, Senior and Presidents Pairs at numerous venues in the district.
Congrats to all winners!
Til Next Week...
Chippy
Urunga skip Brett McDonnell converted with his last to keep his team within three playing the last but it was not to be for the Urunga team this year. The success was especially sweet for Neil Williams, taking out his maiden district title.
In the District Junior Singles final Urunga turned the tables on Park Beach when Josh Forbes outdrew his Park Beach opponent Kenita Monks to claim his first district singles title. The match was close for the most part however Forbes always held the ascendancy and pulled away over the final ends as Monks searched for a way back into the match. Forbes will play Jai Whelan in the zone final.
Next Sunday will see the commencement of the District Open, Junior, Senior and Presidents Pairs at numerous venues in the district.
Congrats to all winners!
Til Next Week...
Chippy
Round Five Pennant Results
West Coffs have kept their hopes of claiming the first grade flag alive with a hard fought victory over Park Beach in round five of the Mid North Coast Pennant. Trailing the ladder leaders by 13 points after just four matches the West Coffs side turned in their best performance of the year, edging out their rivals 4-2. Sawtell and Park Beach seconds both capitalised on Park Beach Ones defeat, Sawtell ending Urunga's season with a 6-0 victory, and Park Beach Two's taking out a 5-1 victory against Coffs Ex Services. As a result, Sawtell now lead overall on 22 points with a superior for and against over Park Beach Ones, who are also on 22 points. Parky two's are three points further back whilst West Coffs and Coffs Ex Services remain in the hunt on 11 points.
In Grade Three, the narrow 4-2 home victory over Woolgoolga by Park Beach has kept both sides in the hunt, both now within 3 points of leaders Nambucca Heads who had the bye.
Sawtell and Nambucca Heads moved closer to the Fourth Grade flag with good wins on the weekend, Nambucca's victory over Woolgoolga the big result of the weekends matches.
Macksville sewed up Section One in Grade Five with one round remaining with their success over Bowraville whilst in Section Two Bellingen requires just one point in their last match to sew up a place in the sectional play off after a comfortable victory over last place Park Beach.
Coffs Ex Services and Park Beach have moved into first and second respectively after both posted 6-0 victories, Park Beach leap frogging West Coffs with their win. And in Grade Seven Nambucca crushed their nearest rival Woolgoolga to move to an almost unbeatable lead.
Cheers,
Chippy
In Grade Three, the narrow 4-2 home victory over Woolgoolga by Park Beach has kept both sides in the hunt, both now within 3 points of leaders Nambucca Heads who had the bye.
Sawtell and Nambucca Heads moved closer to the Fourth Grade flag with good wins on the weekend, Nambucca's victory over Woolgoolga the big result of the weekends matches.
Macksville sewed up Section One in Grade Five with one round remaining with their success over Bowraville whilst in Section Two Bellingen requires just one point in their last match to sew up a place in the sectional play off after a comfortable victory over last place Park Beach.
Coffs Ex Services and Park Beach have moved into first and second respectively after both posted 6-0 victories, Park Beach leap frogging West Coffs with their win. And in Grade Seven Nambucca crushed their nearest rival Woolgoolga to move to an almost unbeatable lead.
Cheers,
Chippy
Friday, March 25, 2011
Weekend Preview
With the grading round upon us this weekend, a number of clubs find themselves already in do or die matches...
In the combined grade 1 and 2 division, West Coffs, Urunga, and Coffs Harbour all find themselves in crunch matches. West Coffs host Park Beach, and if they are to be any chance this season they must find form and find it quick! Already trailing the leaders by 13 points, nothing but a victory will keep West Coffs chances alive. Park Beach will not get a better chance to eliminate one of their rivals and have named a full strength team for the clash.
Urunga find themselves in a similar predicament when they travel to Sawtell. Winless this season so far, the 2010 grade three premiers have been close twice but now need to find themselves on the right side of the big board. Sawtell having suffered their only loss in their last start will be hoping to bounce back and sure up their place as second on the ladder.
Finally Coffs Ex Services wil be looking to keep their momentum going having won two of their last three, when they host Park Beach two's. Written off at the start of the season, they are still in the mix for both the overall and grade two title, but with Sawtell and Park Beach two's above them, another loss will make things very difficult for the Coffs boys. Parky two's will be hoping to keep the pressure firmly on Sawtell with another victory after their impressive defeat of West Coffs in round four.
The match of the round in Grade Three will be Park Beach playing host to Woolgoolga. Both sides are within six points of ladder leaders Nambucca Heads who have the bye this week. Nambucca host Woolgoolga in Grade Four, with both trailing Sawtell by a point after the opening rounds. Of all the flags, this grade appears to be the closest!
Bowraville and Macksville's clash in Grade 5.1 should determine the winner of that section. A 5-1 victory or better to Macksville will guarantee they reach the flag playoff. In Grade 5.2, Bellingen can almost sew up their section with a win over last place Park Beach, while Woolgoolga and Sawtell will battle to keep their respective chances alive going into the final round.
In Grade Six the top three sides play the bottom three sides in what is turning out to be an interesting season for all involved. Whilst in Grade Seven, leaders Nambuca host second placed Woolgoolga in what will be the penultimate round. Although, as Woolgoolga and Bowraville have a game in hand, it is Woolgoolga who has the flag at their mercy...
Good luck to all teams...
Chippy
In the combined grade 1 and 2 division, West Coffs, Urunga, and Coffs Harbour all find themselves in crunch matches. West Coffs host Park Beach, and if they are to be any chance this season they must find form and find it quick! Already trailing the leaders by 13 points, nothing but a victory will keep West Coffs chances alive. Park Beach will not get a better chance to eliminate one of their rivals and have named a full strength team for the clash.
Urunga find themselves in a similar predicament when they travel to Sawtell. Winless this season so far, the 2010 grade three premiers have been close twice but now need to find themselves on the right side of the big board. Sawtell having suffered their only loss in their last start will be hoping to bounce back and sure up their place as second on the ladder.
Finally Coffs Ex Services wil be looking to keep their momentum going having won two of their last three, when they host Park Beach two's. Written off at the start of the season, they are still in the mix for both the overall and grade two title, but with Sawtell and Park Beach two's above them, another loss will make things very difficult for the Coffs boys. Parky two's will be hoping to keep the pressure firmly on Sawtell with another victory after their impressive defeat of West Coffs in round four.
The match of the round in Grade Three will be Park Beach playing host to Woolgoolga. Both sides are within six points of ladder leaders Nambucca Heads who have the bye this week. Nambucca host Woolgoolga in Grade Four, with both trailing Sawtell by a point after the opening rounds. Of all the flags, this grade appears to be the closest!
Bowraville and Macksville's clash in Grade 5.1 should determine the winner of that section. A 5-1 victory or better to Macksville will guarantee they reach the flag playoff. In Grade 5.2, Bellingen can almost sew up their section with a win over last place Park Beach, while Woolgoolga and Sawtell will battle to keep their respective chances alive going into the final round.
In Grade Six the top three sides play the bottom three sides in what is turning out to be an interesting season for all involved. Whilst in Grade Seven, leaders Nambuca host second placed Woolgoolga in what will be the penultimate round. Although, as Woolgoolga and Bowraville have a game in hand, it is Woolgoolga who has the flag at their mercy...
Good luck to all teams...
Chippy
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Around The Greens - Club Championships: March
Thanks to Paul Spencer, Secretary of the Urunga Men's Club, for advising the following results:
Club Singles: Albert Peterson Def Brian Inskip 31-19.
Club Fours Final:
Ray Hogbin, Danny Knight, Chris McDonnell & Brett McDonnell Def Ron Ulrick, Ken Beecher, Bob Bowden & Brian Inskip 22-12.
Well done to the winners, and a special mention to Brian Inskip for reaching both finals! Hopefully third time's a charm Brian! And it should also be noted that Chris and Brett McDonnell have the chance this Sunday to take out the club and district fours double when they play the district final at Coffs Ex Services.
Park Beach has also completed another event, being the minor pairs. The final came down to the last bowl with the winning team leading by three, but four down at the head. Skipper Tom Blow managed to draw second shot with his last bowl to secure the title. By all accounts the game was of high quality and both teams would have been worthy winners.
Park Beach Minor Pairs Final:
Brian Hardwick & Tom Blow Def Brenton Metham & Ben Jacquin 23-21
Til Next Time....
Chippy
Club Singles: Albert Peterson Def Brian Inskip 31-19.
Club Fours Final:
Ray Hogbin, Danny Knight, Chris McDonnell & Brett McDonnell Def Ron Ulrick, Ken Beecher, Bob Bowden & Brian Inskip 22-12.
Well done to the winners, and a special mention to Brian Inskip for reaching both finals! Hopefully third time's a charm Brian! And it should also be noted that Chris and Brett McDonnell have the chance this Sunday to take out the club and district fours double when they play the district final at Coffs Ex Services.
Park Beach has also completed another event, being the minor pairs. The final came down to the last bowl with the winning team leading by three, but four down at the head. Skipper Tom Blow managed to draw second shot with his last bowl to secure the title. By all accounts the game was of high quality and both teams would have been worthy winners.
Park Beach Minor Pairs Final:
Brian Hardwick & Tom Blow Def Brenton Metham & Ben Jacquin 23-21
Til Next Time....
Chippy
Monday, March 21, 2011
District Championships - Fours and Junior Singles..
The evergreen Laurie Morris and his Park Beach team will take on Brett McDonnell's Urunga side for the first district championship of the year, after both won tough semi finals at Coffs Ex Services on Sunday in the Mid North Coast Fours.
Fresh from dishing out a hiding in the pennant on Saturday, Morris and his team of Neil Williams, John Bennett and Phil Toy, dominated Stuart Hartigan's West Coffs side in the quarter final before coming from 13-8 down to win a nail biter against the well credentialed Nambucca Heads side skippered by Geoff Beattie.
Brett McDonnell and his side of Brett Sinnott, Chris Forbes, and son Chris McDonnell held on in a high scoring affair against Sawtell's Grahame Greene in the quarter before finishing strongly to put out Dennis Brown's Park Beach side in their semi final.
Big congrats to Neil from the Park Beach team, and to Brett and the two Chris's from Urunga, on reaching their first Mid North Coast Final. Judging by some of the bowls played on Sunday, it won't be the last time any of these players find themselves in a district decider.
Next Sunday will be a big day for the Forbes family, with younger brother Josh set to play the Junior Singles final against state junior rep Kenita Monks after they both shone through in the qualifying matches. Although the participation rate may have been down (8 entrants), the quality of those who did play was as high as ever, with some great matches witnessed. For the winner, it will be the second title of the year, with the duo combining with Josh Hicks and Corey Wedlock in the District fours.
Both finals will be played this Sunday morning, with the open Fours hosted by Coffs Ex Services, and Park Beach hosting the Junior Singles.
Best of Luck to all involved!
District Fours Quarter Finals:
G Beattie (Nambucca) Def J Wright (Nambuca) 27-7
L Morris (Park beach) Def S Hartigan (West Coffs) 24-7
D Brown (PB) Def D Scrivener (Scotts Head) 24-9
B McDonnell (Urunga) Def G Greene (Sawtell) 31-28
Semi Finals:
L Morris Def G Beattie 22-19
B McDonnell Def D Brown 21-13
Junior Singles Quarter Finals:
Josh Forbes (Urunga) Def George Botfield (Stuarts Point) 31-23
David Johnson (Macksville) Def Josh Hicks (Park Beach) 31-14
Corey Wedlock (West Coffs) Def Aaron Gittoes (Nambucca Heads) 31-14
Kenita Monks (PB) Def Ben Watson (WC) 31-25
Semi Finals:
J Forbes Def D Johnson 31-17
K Monks Def C Wedlock 31-30
Til Next Time...
Chippy
Fresh from dishing out a hiding in the pennant on Saturday, Morris and his team of Neil Williams, John Bennett and Phil Toy, dominated Stuart Hartigan's West Coffs side in the quarter final before coming from 13-8 down to win a nail biter against the well credentialed Nambucca Heads side skippered by Geoff Beattie.
Brett McDonnell and his side of Brett Sinnott, Chris Forbes, and son Chris McDonnell held on in a high scoring affair against Sawtell's Grahame Greene in the quarter before finishing strongly to put out Dennis Brown's Park Beach side in their semi final.
Big congrats to Neil from the Park Beach team, and to Brett and the two Chris's from Urunga, on reaching their first Mid North Coast Final. Judging by some of the bowls played on Sunday, it won't be the last time any of these players find themselves in a district decider.
Next Sunday will be a big day for the Forbes family, with younger brother Josh set to play the Junior Singles final against state junior rep Kenita Monks after they both shone through in the qualifying matches. Although the participation rate may have been down (8 entrants), the quality of those who did play was as high as ever, with some great matches witnessed. For the winner, it will be the second title of the year, with the duo combining with Josh Hicks and Corey Wedlock in the District fours.
Both finals will be played this Sunday morning, with the open Fours hosted by Coffs Ex Services, and Park Beach hosting the Junior Singles.
Best of Luck to all involved!
District Fours Quarter Finals:
G Beattie (Nambucca) Def J Wright (Nambuca) 27-7
L Morris (Park beach) Def S Hartigan (West Coffs) 24-7
D Brown (PB) Def D Scrivener (Scotts Head) 24-9
B McDonnell (Urunga) Def G Greene (Sawtell) 31-28
Semi Finals:
L Morris Def G Beattie 22-19
B McDonnell Def D Brown 21-13
Junior Singles Quarter Finals:
Josh Forbes (Urunga) Def George Botfield (Stuarts Point) 31-23
David Johnson (Macksville) Def Josh Hicks (Park Beach) 31-14
Corey Wedlock (West Coffs) Def Aaron Gittoes (Nambucca Heads) 31-14
Kenita Monks (PB) Def Ben Watson (WC) 31-25
Semi Finals:
J Forbes Def D Johnson 31-17
K Monks Def C Wedlock 31-30
Til Next Time...
Chippy
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Pennant News from other Zones
Mail received suggest that South Tamworth are the first team to book a place at Ballina for the NSW first grade finals, defeating Walgett, and reigning zone champions Armidale City for the Zone Three title. The team's youth will be a big advantage, with State Under 25 representative Chris Herden skipping one rink, 2010 NSW most improved bowler of the year Ben Golledge skipping another, and Ben's brother, 2010 NSW state reserve tour member Nick Golledge at the helm of the the third rink.
More results from outside the zone as they become available...
Til Next time...
Chippy
More results from outside the zone as they become available...
Til Next time...
Chippy
2011 Round Four Pennant results
Park Beach were the big winners in round four of the combined MNC 1st and 2nd Grade Competition, with both the firsts and seconds posting big wins. The One's accounted for Sawtell to assume the outright leadership again whilst the Two's dominated West Coffs to keep themselves well and truly in the hunt. Coffs Ex Services won away at Urunga to move up into fourth place on the table.
Nambucca Heads hit a road bump in their quest for the third grade flag, beaing beaten at home by Park Beach. Woolgoolga also managed a good win over Sawtell to keep the pressure on the top team.
In Grade Four both leading teams suffered defeats, Sawtell now leading by one point.
In Grade 5.1 Macksville had a hiccup, beaten by last placed Urunga, but still maintains a 2.5 advantage into the penultimate round, whilst in Grade 5.2, wins to Bellingen and Sawtell keeps both their chances alive.
Grade six appears to be the closest of the grades after four rounds, however West Coffs, Park Beach and Coffs Ex Services have opened a slight gap over the three remaining teams in that grade.
And with just two rounds remaining in Grade Seven all four teams remain a chance, however weekend wins to Nambucca Heads and Woolgoolga have them in the box seat.
Ladders:
Grade 1 & 2
20 Park Beach 1's
16 Sawtell
14 Park Beach 2's
10 Coffs Ex Services
7 West Coffs
5 Urunga
Grade 3
17 Nambucca Heads
12 Woolgoolga
11.5 Park Beach
5 West Coffs
2.5 Sawtell
Grade 4
18 Sawtell
17 Woolgoolga
17 Nambucca Heads
8 Urunga
7 Coffs Ex Services
5 Scotts Head
Grade 5.1
16.5 Macksville
14 Bowraville
6 Stuarts Point
5.5 Urunga
Grade 5.2
17.5 Bellingen
12 Woolgoolga
11.5 Sawtell
7 Park Beach
Grade 6
17 Coffs Ex Services
17 West Coffs
15.5 Park Beach
9 Nambucca Heads
7.5 Sawtell
6 North Beach
Grade 7
14 Nambucca Heads
12 Woolgoolga
9 Macksville
7 Bowraville
Nambucca Heads hit a road bump in their quest for the third grade flag, beaing beaten at home by Park Beach. Woolgoolga also managed a good win over Sawtell to keep the pressure on the top team.
In Grade Four both leading teams suffered defeats, Sawtell now leading by one point.
In Grade 5.1 Macksville had a hiccup, beaten by last placed Urunga, but still maintains a 2.5 advantage into the penultimate round, whilst in Grade 5.2, wins to Bellingen and Sawtell keeps both their chances alive.
Grade six appears to be the closest of the grades after four rounds, however West Coffs, Park Beach and Coffs Ex Services have opened a slight gap over the three remaining teams in that grade.
And with just two rounds remaining in Grade Seven all four teams remain a chance, however weekend wins to Nambucca Heads and Woolgoolga have them in the box seat.
Ladders:
Grade 1 & 2
20 Park Beach 1's
16 Sawtell
14 Park Beach 2's
10 Coffs Ex Services
7 West Coffs
5 Urunga
Grade 3
17 Nambucca Heads
12 Woolgoolga
11.5 Park Beach
5 West Coffs
2.5 Sawtell
Grade 4
18 Sawtell
17 Woolgoolga
17 Nambucca Heads
8 Urunga
7 Coffs Ex Services
5 Scotts Head
Grade 5.1
16.5 Macksville
14 Bowraville
6 Stuarts Point
5.5 Urunga
Grade 5.2
17.5 Bellingen
12 Woolgoolga
11.5 Sawtell
7 Park Beach
Grade 6
17 Coffs Ex Services
17 West Coffs
15.5 Park Beach
9 Nambucca Heads
7.5 Sawtell
6 North Beach
Grade 7
14 Nambucca Heads
12 Woolgoolga
9 Macksville
7 Bowraville
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Pennant Double Header Results
Sawtell sent a warning to all rivals on the weekend with two solid displays in rounds two and three of the combined First and Second Grade Pennant. Sawtell backed up their impressive first round victory with a six nil whitewash of Coffs Ex, and a hard fought 4-2 victory over the team most likely to challenge them for the second grade flag, being Park Beach Two's.
Coffs Ex Services responded to their drubbing on the Saturday by causing the upset of the weekend when they defeated West Coffs 5-1. It was a tough weekend for the newly elevated to first grade side, only just falling over the line in their other clash against Urunga, taking the points 4-2. Despite not yet having registered a win, Urunga have proven to be competitive, also taking a rink from Park Beach firsts.
Park Beach firsts have continued to roll along without being super impressive, but getting the job done, however they almost fell victim to their second side, getting out of gaol 4-2 in their other weekend fixture.
Their upcoming clash this weekend with Sawtell is clearly the match of the round, with the victor taking a clear cut lead in the overall standings. Parky seconds and West Coffs will be both desperate for a victory in their clash, whilst Urunga will be looking for their first win of the year against Coffs Ex Services.
Ladder after Round Three
Park Beach Ones: 15
Sawtell: 15
Park Beach Seconds: 9
West Coffs: 6
Coffs Ex Services: 5
Urunga: 4
Grade Three
Nambucca: 16
Woolgoolga: 7
Park Beach: 6.5
West Coffs: 5
Sawtell: 1.5
Grade Four
Nambucca: 16
Woolgoolga: 15
Sawtell: 13
Coffs Ex: 6
Urunga: 3
Scotts Head: 1
Grade 5.1
Macksville: 15
Bowraville: 8
Stuarts Pt: 6
Urunga: 1
Grade 5.2
Bellingen: 12.5
Woolgoolga: 11
Sawtell: 6.5
Park Beach: 6
Grade Six
West Coffs: 12
Coffs Ex: 11
Park Beach: 11
Nambucca: 8
North Beach: 6
Sawtell: 6
Grade Seven
Nambucca: 9
Macksville: 9
Bowraville: 6
Woolgoolga: 6
More details on lower grades in the next report.
Til Next Week...
Chippy
Coffs Ex Services responded to their drubbing on the Saturday by causing the upset of the weekend when they defeated West Coffs 5-1. It was a tough weekend for the newly elevated to first grade side, only just falling over the line in their other clash against Urunga, taking the points 4-2. Despite not yet having registered a win, Urunga have proven to be competitive, also taking a rink from Park Beach firsts.
Park Beach firsts have continued to roll along without being super impressive, but getting the job done, however they almost fell victim to their second side, getting out of gaol 4-2 in their other weekend fixture.
Their upcoming clash this weekend with Sawtell is clearly the match of the round, with the victor taking a clear cut lead in the overall standings. Parky seconds and West Coffs will be both desperate for a victory in their clash, whilst Urunga will be looking for their first win of the year against Coffs Ex Services.
Ladder after Round Three
Park Beach Ones: 15
Sawtell: 15
Park Beach Seconds: 9
West Coffs: 6
Coffs Ex Services: 5
Urunga: 4
Grade Three
Nambucca: 16
Woolgoolga: 7
Park Beach: 6.5
West Coffs: 5
Sawtell: 1.5
Grade Four
Nambucca: 16
Woolgoolga: 15
Sawtell: 13
Coffs Ex: 6
Urunga: 3
Scotts Head: 1
Grade 5.1
Macksville: 15
Bowraville: 8
Stuarts Pt: 6
Urunga: 1
Grade 5.2
Bellingen: 12.5
Woolgoolga: 11
Sawtell: 6.5
Park Beach: 6
Grade Six
West Coffs: 12
Coffs Ex: 11
Park Beach: 11
Nambucca: 8
North Beach: 6
Sawtell: 6
Grade Seven
Nambucca: 9
Macksville: 9
Bowraville: 6
Woolgoolga: 6
More details on lower grades in the next report.
Til Next Week...
Chippy
Monday, March 7, 2011
Mid North Coast Fours Opening Rounds
The opening rounds of the Mid North Coast Fours threw up some surprise results straight from the opening matches with both of last years finalists eliminated. Reigning champions skippered by Col Pritchard didn't even see out 21 ends against their Urunga opponents skippered by Brett McDonnell, whist 2010 runners up skippered by Ric Southam also fell by the way side, beaten by six by Grahame Green's Sawtell side.
With the event hosted by Coffs Ex Services, the Nambucca entrants skippered by Geoff Beattie and John Wright are firming into favouritism, with their experience on the synthetic surface only further improving their chances. They are joined by the two remaining Park Beach sides as well as teams from West Coffs, Sawtell, Urunga and Scotts Head.
I'll stick my neck out and predict a Geoff Beattie Vs Brett McDonnell final.
With the washed out Round two pennant matches being played this coming Sunday the fours quarter and semi finals have been postponed until Sunday 20th March. Good luck to all eight teams remaining.
MNCDBA Fours
Round One: (Skips only)
B Cullen (Scotts Head) Def P T Clarke (Sawtell) 22-20
B McDonnell (Urunga) Def C Pritchard (Park Beach) 19-9
G Green (Saw) Def R Southam (PB) 22-16
Round Two:
G Green Def B Cullen 21-17
B McDonnell Def M Delamere (Bellingen) 19-16
D Scrivener (Scotts Head) Def I Muller (Saw) 22-15
D Brown (PB) Def G Purvis (Saw) 20-15
L Morris (PB) Def I Weldon (Saw) 20-15
S Hartigan (West Coffs) Def G Colman (PB) 19-18
J Wright (Nambucca Heads) Def A Carver (PB) 21-11
G Beattie (NH) Def G Snowball (Woolgoolga) 26-11
Qtr Finals:
G Beattie Vs J Wright
S Hartigan Vs L Morris
D Brown Vs D Scrivener
B McDonnell Vs G Green
Til Next Time...
Chippy
With the event hosted by Coffs Ex Services, the Nambucca entrants skippered by Geoff Beattie and John Wright are firming into favouritism, with their experience on the synthetic surface only further improving their chances. They are joined by the two remaining Park Beach sides as well as teams from West Coffs, Sawtell, Urunga and Scotts Head.
I'll stick my neck out and predict a Geoff Beattie Vs Brett McDonnell final.
With the washed out Round two pennant matches being played this coming Sunday the fours quarter and semi finals have been postponed until Sunday 20th March. Good luck to all eight teams remaining.
MNCDBA Fours
Round One: (Skips only)
B Cullen (Scotts Head) Def P T Clarke (Sawtell) 22-20
B McDonnell (Urunga) Def C Pritchard (Park Beach) 19-9
G Green (Saw) Def R Southam (PB) 22-16
Round Two:
G Green Def B Cullen 21-17
B McDonnell Def M Delamere (Bellingen) 19-16
D Scrivener (Scotts Head) Def I Muller (Saw) 22-15
D Brown (PB) Def G Purvis (Saw) 20-15
L Morris (PB) Def I Weldon (Saw) 20-15
S Hartigan (West Coffs) Def G Colman (PB) 19-18
J Wright (Nambucca Heads) Def A Carver (PB) 21-11
G Beattie (NH) Def G Snowball (Woolgoolga) 26-11
Qtr Finals:
G Beattie Vs J Wright
S Hartigan Vs L Morris
D Brown Vs D Scrivener
B McDonnell Vs G Green
Til Next Time...
Chippy
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