Park Beach Seconds have caused the upset of the season in the combined First and Second Grade division last Saturday when they defeated their first grade club mates 5 - 1 to keep their season alive. Knowing a loss would virtually end their season the side stood up their more fancied club mates, getting home on the back of a big rink win by Rob Wardrop, whose continues to be a game breaker for the side. Nambucca have maintained second place overall and still lead the way for the second grade teams after managing a 4 - 2 away victory against West Coffs, Tony Urquhart leading the way for his side. Finally Sawtell restored some pride beating Urunga to keep their hopes of at least finishing second overall alive.
Round Nine should decide at least Grade One, if not Grade Two. Park Beach Firsts travel to West Coffs, knowing that a win will seal their eighth consecutive district flag. West Coffs will need a victory to keep their slim hopes alive. Park Beach Seconds will host Sawtell, and will also need a victory to at least take the second grade to the last round, as it is expected that Nambucca will take the major points against Urunga.
Coffs Ex Services almost sealed the Third Grade flag last round however the narrow 4 - 2 win over Sawtell has meant they will need another week before they can claim the title as nearest rivals Park Beach scored a 6 - 0 victory against Scotts Head to close the gap. Coffs will require just two points from their final match of the season this weekend against Scotts Head, however a loss could open the door ever so slightly for Woolgoolga to steal the flag should they manage a win over Sawtell. Park Beach has the bye.
Grade Four was blown open last round when Urunga was brought back to the pack by a determined Bellingen. Urunga managed two rink wins but couldn't take overall honours, Bellingen keeping their season alive with the win. Park Beach also battled through for a 4 - 2 success virtually ending Coffs Ex Services chances of taking the flag. Nambucca is looming as the dark horse however after they scored a 5 - 1 win over last placed Sawtell. The match of round nine will be Bellingen hosting Nambucca with both sides within 6.5 points of the leaders. Urunga will host danger team Coffs whilst Parky travel to Sawtell needing a good result to stay alive.
Coffs Ex Services have almost surrendered what seemed to be an unassailable lead in Grade Five, after a shock 6 - 0 loss to last placed Stuarts Point last weekend. With both Bowraville and Macksville claiming victories last start Coffs are now one loss away from losing a certain flag. They will travel to West Coffs hoping to claim a victory and finally put this grade to rest.
North Beach have kicked clear in Grade Six thanks to a victory over West Coffs and nearest rivals Park Beach having their colours lowered by Sawtell last round. Park Beach have a chance to redeem themselves when they host North Beach on Saturday. A North Beach win will see the flag sewn up for the small but fierce club.
In Grade Seven's first section, Bowraville surrendered the ladder lead after being white washed by Park Beach. Parky have taken the lead all be it momentarily as they have the bye this coming weekend. Nambucca have kept their chance alive with a win over Macksville whilst Sawtell have the bye. Nambucca's clash with Bowraville has been postponed meaning the only match this weekend will be Sawtell hosting Macksville.
Section Two saw leaders Urunga submit ground to their rivals with Coffs Ex Services too strong at home for the section leaders. Park Beach toughed out an away win over Woolgoolga to put themselves in the box seat with just two rounds remaining. Urunga still leads by 2.5 points but have the bye this round whilst third placed Coffs have the bye in the final round and can only do their best this week against Woolgoolga to be a chance. Park Beach can lead going into the last round with a win over Sawtell when they host them this Saturday.
All the best to all sides this weekend!
P.s District Pairs wrap up to come... apologies for the delay.
Chippy
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