It seems that a mix of youth and experience was the key to surviving the opening rounds of the MNC district fours championships last weekend.
No less than six of the remaining eight teams contain current or ex juniors, which seemed to be the correct balance to battle through tough windy conditions. John Bain and Ric Southam teamed with Marty Wilson and Jim Swan in their mission to defend their title however fell victim to the conditions and a Sawtell side skippered by Ian Weldon who handled the greens just that little bit better in the opening round. Weldon and crew however found themselves on the wrong side of the scoreboard, falling to Aden Pike's side.Pike will play the in form Corey Wedlock and side, who posted two comfortable wins to reach the final eight.
The evergreen John Bradley also posted two solid victories to earn a showdown against Tony Urquhart's Nambucca side, who knocked out another Nambucca team to book their berth.
Ian Poletti and Geoff Beattie bolstered Nambucca's chances of claiming the title when both of their sides advanced as well. Greg Cridge and co ensured Sawtell are represented in the next round whilst flying the flag for the host club is Wayne Holland's team, who will take on Beattie.
Nambucca has three of the final eight sides whilst Urunga has two, Sawtell, Park Beach and West Coffs the other clubs still in contention.
Play continues with the quarter finals this Sunday morning at West Coffs.
Good luck to the last eight!
Chippy
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