SPORTSNEWS

with Chris Karas

TIGERS CAPTAIN 05 Versus TIGERS CAPTAIN 08

Tigers fans and supporters welcome back to Leichhardt Oval HQ this Sunday 2005 Tigers NRL Premiership winning Captain Scott Prince and wish him well, but not a victory. Sorry Scott, you’ll have to settle for second prize.

SCOTT PRINCE

BRETT HODGSON

Hodgson signs with Giants

WESTS Tigers’ inspirational captain and fullback Brett Hodgson is the latest high-profile NRL player to sign a lucrative deal with an overseas club.

Hodgson announced last week that he had secured a two year deal to play with the Huddersfield Giants in the English Super League competition from 2009.

The City Origin custodian underlined his value to the Tigers by turning in a polished display in his side’s 38-26 win over Newcastle last Sunday at EnergyAustralia Stadium.

He scored two neat tries and booted five goals to spearhead a hard fought victory and swell his career points tally to 1213.

Star hooker Robbie Farah and five eighth Benji Marshall made solid comebacks from injury while impact forwards Chris Heighington and Ben Te’o produced strong games to keep the Tigers’ entrenched in the top eight.

“It is a new chapter in my football career and in my life as well,” said Hodgson who’ll serve out the remainder of his contract this season with the Tigers.

“I’ve had some wonderful memories and definitely feel this is my home” he added.

Tigers coach Tim Sheens said Hodgson would always be thought of highly at the club.

MEANWHILE former Wests Tigers’ premiership winning skipper Scott Prince and key forward Anthony Laffranchi return to their old stamping ground at Leichhardt Oval this Sunday with the high flying Gold Coast Titans.

Everything points to a crackerjack contest between two of the most enterprising sides in the competition.

WESTS TIGERS 38 (B Hodgson 2, B Marshall 2, L Fulton, S McDonnell, B Te’o tries; B Hodgson 5 gls) d NEWCASTLE 26 (C Bailey 3, S Dureau, C Vuna tries; W Naiqama 3 gls).

BEN TE’O - strong game for Tigers against Knights.

Ravens Soccer

U/6 Red: Ravens A 3 (Luke Saleh 3) North Ryde 3; Ravens B 5 All Saints 1; U/7 Red: Ravens 21 (Ned Denton 10, Aaron Chater 3, Owen Turner 3, Jason Dingli 2, Tom Gavros, Charlie Ransom) All Saints 1; Yellow: North Ryde 7 Ravens 6 (Matthew Pittman 4, Yianni Kitsandonis 2); U/8 Green: Hills Hawks 1 Ravens 0; Blue: Ravens 3 (Liam Scott, Connor Blaxall, Zach Barnett) Glenhaven 2; Orange: Roselea 3 Ravens 1 (Cameron Clarke).

Hunters Hill U/13 rugby squad will tour Japan in September.

Rugby colts Japan tour

HUNTERS HILL Junior Rugby Club will create history later this year when their talented U/13 colts embark on a goodwill tour of Japan.

The Hillies are set to break new ground in September when the Juniors travel abroad for the first time to pit their skills against the top Japanese teams in their age group.

Hunters Hill U/13 touring squad is: Harrison Armstrong, Guy Beever, Matt Borozan, Lochie Burke, Ben Copping , James Costigan, Mitchell De Lorenzo, Rory Fereday, Jake Henwood, Andy Kellaway, Nick Kellaway, Mitchell Kenny, Tom Meaney, Josh Mitchell, Brenton Mooney, Jack Pixley and Lachie Shaw.

Tour organiser Kim Beever said the main aim of the tour is primarily rugby based.

“We’ll play against teams that we anticipate are well drilled and organised with good levels of skill,” she explained.

“While the rugby side of the tour is important, we realise the opportunity to explore Tokyo and surrounding areas and being immersed in the Japanese should provide for a wonderful and enriching experience for all participants.”

“For their part, the boys are aware of the responsibilities before them as they aren’t only representing their club, but also their families, community and indeed country.

“We also hope this will open pathways for clubs in Japan to come and experience a Sydney way of life and rugby in years to come. Of course we would want Hunters Hill Juniors to be one of the “go to” clubs for any potential touring sides given its status as one of the largest junior rugby clubs in Australia and its tremendous geographical location within Sydney” she said.

Hunters Hill Junior Rugby Club will host two fund raising events - the first being a Trivia Night on June 21 at Hunters Hill Club. Tickets are $25 per head or tables of ten for $250. Great prizes on offer. Part of the Trivia Night proceeds will help fund a new Clubhouse at Boronia Park Oval.

Second function is the Bledisloe Rugby Luncheon on Thursday July 24 at the American Club in the city from 12.30pm.

Guest speaker is former Wallaby coach Alan Jones AO. Tickets $150 per head with tables of ten for $1500.

Additionally, sponsorships are available and most welcome. Bookings or sponsorship inquiries Kerry Beever 0414 295 569.

Reds trounce Old Boys

DRUMMOYNE first grade rugby team jumped to the top of the NSW Suburban Kentwell Cup table after whipping St Patricks Old Boys 33-7 last Saturday at Hudson Park.

The Dirty Reds struggled to convert their scoring opportunities in the opening stanza with Suburban representative prop David Hankinson held up over the line after constant raids.

Drummoyne half Ben Leaupepe gave his side a 7-0 lead at the break with a try and conversion. The game opened up in the second half with two tries to prop Tuainafua Veiru, who continues his amazing try scoring streak with five in three matches. A mid field turnover led to a 30 metre sprint by captain Nathan Landrey before offloading to lock David Mew for a fourth try that clinched the bonus point. A final try by lock Peter Goodall after a tackle-busting run by winger Alex Farani sealed the win.

Drummoyne seconds lost 13-12; Colts won 15-5; thirds won 31-8; fourths lost 17-10 and fifths won on forfeit. The Dirty Reds host Forest this Saturday at Drummoyne Oval.

Holy Cross Soccer

U/6 Green: Macquarie Combined Sports 5 Holy Cross A 3 (A Alba2, C Fayad); Holy Cross B 4 (E Fraser 2, C Belacastro 2) Ararat 4; Yellow: Holy Cross 10 (E Fraser 4, L Nadile 4, A Ji 2) Macquarie 1; White: Saints United 10 Holy Cross 0; U/7 Green: Macquarie 7 Holy Cross 3 (W Morris 2, D Sestanovic); Red: Holy Cross 9 (C Necovski 3, D Coary 3, R Nelson 2, J Murdocca) Saints United 1; U/8 Green: WPH 3 Holy Cross 2 (C Morfuni, F Puric); 9/4: Holy Cross 9 (M Zdilar 6, L Kimber, M Silicato, D Lavery) Pennant Hills 0; 9/6: Holy Cross 2 (S Germanos, L Amodeo) Hills Hawks 1; 10/3: Beecroft 3 Holy Cross 2 (B Sciancalepore, R Morfuni); 12/2: Glenhaven 4 Holy Cross 3 (I Deklerk 3); 15/2: Glenhaven 4 Holy Cross 2 (A Coluccio, F Cho); 16/4: Holy Cross 5 (S Papadopoulos 2, V Kalpakian, C Photiou, P Khzouz) Glenhaven 2; 21/2: Holy Cross 3 (E Khzouz 2, D Denaro) Epping-Eastwood 2; AA4: Holy Cross 2 (V Vujasinovic, P Galante) Dural United 0; AA5: Holy Cross 2 (M Canone 2) Pennant Hills 2; AA8: St Andrews 6 Holy Cross 1 (R Kennefich); AA10: Holy Cross 5 (A Harrison, M Payne, R Parkes, R O’Donahue, D Murray) Putney Rangers 1; AA12: Normanhurst 1 Holy Cross 0; AA13: WPH 3 Holy Cross 0; AA17: St Andrews 1 Holy Cross 0; O35/5: Holy Cross 3 Thornleigh 2.

Rovers Soccer

9/2:West Ryde Rovers 2 Saints United 0; 9/3: Rovers 3 Thornleigh 3; 9/5: Rovers 1 Redfield 0; 9/8: Rovers 4 WPH 0; 10/2: Rovers 0 Macquarie 0; 10/5: Rovers 11 Epping-Eastwood 0; 10/6: Rovers 3 Thornleigh 0; 11/1: WPH 3 Rovers 1; 12/3: Rovers 1 North Ryde 1; 13/1: Rovers 12 Glenhaven 1; 13/3: WPH 4 Rovers 2; 14/1: Rovers 1 Ravens 1; 14/4: Rovers 3 WPH 0; 15/3: Rovers 2 Hills Hawks 1; 16/3: Rovers 7 Thornleigh 2; 17/2: Dural 1 Rovers Black 0; 18-19/1: WPH 7 Rovers 1; 21/2: Rovers 2 Pennant Hills 0; AA1: Hills Hawks 7 Rovers 1; AA4: Rovers 2 Ravens 0; AA6: Rovers 2 Pennant Hills 1; AA11: Rovers 3 Beecroft 1; AA12: Rovers 2 Thornleigh 2; AA16: Rovers 2 WPH 1; AA21: Epping-Eastwood 3 Rovers 2; 35/1: Rovers 3 All Saints 2; 35/3: Ravens 2 Rovers 1; 35/4: Normanhurst 4 Rovers 3; 35/1: Rovers 2 Kenthurst 2; WOMEN: 10/1: Rovers 1 Gladesville Sharks 0; 13/2: Rovers 3 Putney 3; 14/2: Ravens 2 Rovers 0; 16/2: Rovers 0 Saints United 0; 17/1: WPH 3 Rovers 2; 18/1: Rovers 2 Mar 2; 18/2: Rovers 6 Macquarie 2; AA3: Rovers 3 Normanhurst 3; Rovers (2) 0 Putney 0; AA6: Rovers 2 Nth Epping Rangers 2; AA7: Sydney Uni 2 Rovers 1; AA8: Kenthurst 1 Rovers 0; AA9: Rovers 3 Sydney Uni 3; AA10: Rovers 1 Thornleigh 0; AA11: Normanhurst 13 Rovers 1.

Ryde Saints Soccer

U/6 Green: Ryde 5 Ryde Saints B 4; U/7 Red: Holy Cross 9 Saints B 1; Green: Saints A 14 Macquarie 0; U/8 Gold: Ryde Saints 3 All Saints 0; Purple: Saints 4 Epping-Eastwood 1; White: Normanhurst 7 Saints 0; 9/1: Saints 1 Glenhaven 1; 9/2: West Ryde Rovers 21 Saints 0; 9/4: Carlingford Redbacks 9 Saints 1; 9/6: All Saints 6 Ryde Saints 1; 10/1: Putney Rangers 2 Saints 1; 10/4: Glenhaven 3 Saints 0; 11/1: Epping-Eastwood 3 Saints 2; 12/1: Pennant Hills 1 Saints 1; 13/1: Saints 2 Normanhurst 0; AA1: Saints 3 Ryde 1; AA5: Redbacks 3 Saints 1; AA7: Saints 2 WPH 2; WOMEN: 8/1: Ravens 10 Saints 0; 9/1: Ravens (27) 2 Saints (10) 0; Ravens (25) 2 Saints (9) 1; 11/1: Saints 2 WPH 0; 12/1: Saints 3 WPH 0; 13/1: Saints 2 WPH 0; 15/1: Saints (5) 6 Beecroft 0; WPH 2 Saints (4) 0; 16/2: Saints 0 West Ryde Rovers 0; 17/1: Saints 4 Nth Epping 0; AA7: Holy Cross 3 Saints 1.

Clean sweep for Hillies

HUNTERS HILL Rugby Club recorded a clean sweep of victories over Hawkesbury Valley last weekend.

FIRSTS: Hunters Hill 26 (Ben Stark 2, Jules Arndt tries; penalty try; Matt Lane 3 gls) d Hawkesbury Valley 8; Players’ Player: 3- Ben Stark, 2- Ben Smith, 1 - Matt MacRae. SECONDS: Hunters Hill 23 (Pat Feige 2 tries; penalty try; Luke Bird 2 pen gls, gl) d Hawkesbury Valley 19; Players’ Player: 3-Andrew Snowball, 2-Pat Feige, 1-Robert Gray. THIRDS: Hunters Hill 14 (Julian Hill 2 tries; Cody Herewini 2 gls) d Hawkesbury Valley 0; Players’ Player: 3-Josh Gane, 2-Julian Hill, 1-Marc June. FOURTHS: Hunters Hill 27 (Loni Katoa 2, Liam Cooper 2, Hayden Brown tries; Ron White gl) d Hawkesbury Valley 5; Players’ Player: 3-Matt Booker, 2-Hayden Brown, 1-Rob Knight.

Warriors AFL

MACQUARIE University AFL Club recently celebrated its Sponsors & Family Day at University Oval.

Some 550 people attended the event with special thanks to the YMCA who helped out by providing jumping castles, face painting and kids games.

Last weekend saw the Senior First and Reserves notch wins over Nor West Jets. Best on ground were Cameron Inchley and Brendon Cameron and also Nick Langley and Jeremy White.

The U/18s tussled all day with UNSWES and lost by 4 goals and really stuck it to the competition leaders. Best on ground were Dylan Brogan and Jarred Mobbs.

Sailing Awards

DRUMMOYNE Junior Sailing club presentation night was held last Saturday at Drummoyne Sailing Club.

The Mitchell boys captured two of the three divisions in the junior sailing championships with Club Commodore David Mitchell a proud father.

Kirk Mitchell won the prestigious award for Club Championship with his Sabot 1-up “Eye of Tiger”. Ainsley Rose ‘s “Whitewash” won Annual Point score for Division. The fastest time posted by Lawrence Wakefield in Purple Haze. Reuben Wakefield won Sprint Series Handicap.

The Sabot-two up Caitlin Tames in “Two Sea Gals” was first in Club Championship. Sprint series handicap was won by Tayla Watkinson in “Kids in Action’. David Mitchell and Owen Brady won the Club Championship in steering “Thrill the Tiger” in the Cherub class. Lisa Sanderson and Oliver Jones in “Southpark” recorded fastest time point score. They also won Summer and point sore.

The Watkinson brothers Peri and Owen won Summer and Spring point scoring. OK Dinghy class was won by Peter Home in “No Idea” winning the Club Championship and fastest time. Runner up was “Free Radical” skippered by Nick Gray with Peter Robinson in “Shakey” (third).

Popular general manager Pat Eagleton presented the awards on the night. Presently the club has 60-70 juniors sailing and holds training classes twice a year with up to 20 juniors learning to sail.

Netball Clinic at Meadowbank Park

LEVEL three netball coach Anita Keelan is holding a netball clinic this Sunday (May 25) at Meadowbank Park, West Ryde, from 10am to 2pm. Cost is $50 and is suitable for modified through to cadets. Participants will develop new skills in a fun environment. To register phone Anita on 0409 458 454 or email anita.keelan@netballact.com.au

Netball Roundup

Holmans RetraVision ERNA Netball Roundup:
10/1: C/Flm d StG 14-3; NRRSL d D/Utd 11-5; WWR d NRRSL 15-9; 10/2: MDS d G. Rav 9-8; OLQP d D.Cent 11-9; NRS d WRR 7-3; 10/3: StK d RRSLR 7-6; WRR d NRS 20-6; Vlla d D/Cent 13-0; 10/4: Eeg dr G. Rav 5-5; RRSLR d D/Utd 6-4; MBB d Vlla 11-4; 11/1: WRR d St.K 20-7; D.Cen d Alex 20-12; StG d C.Flm 16-14; 11/2: D.Utd d NRS 14-8; MBB d RRSLR 17-3; RRSLR d WRR 13-11; NRRSL d G.Rav 26-19; 11/3: RRSLR d OLQP 31-10;G.Rav d NRS 23-6; C.Flm d G.Rav 11-7; NRRSL d OLQP 32-5; 11/4: G.Rav d NRS 28-6;S.Sab d NRRSL 8-2; Vlla d YMCA 18-14; 12/1: NRS d WRR 38-3;StG d C.Flm 50-18;S.Sab d C.Flm 16-14; 12/2: D.Cen d D.Utd 19-12;MDS d NRRSL 20-6;NRRSL d OLQP 23-12;NRS d WRR 18-8;12/3: R.Ldy d C.Flm 27-6;G.Rav d Vlla 17-8;Vlla d WRR 34-15;RRSLR d StG 25-8; 12/4: OLMC d NRS 28-7;S.Sab d MBB 33-9;StK d S.Sab 6-5; Alex d R.Ldy 11-7; 13/1: WRR d RRSLR 36-13;NRRSL d S.Sab 35-14; D.Utd d NRRSL 35-9; NRRSL dr D.Cen 20-20; 13/2: R.Ldy d D.Utd 13-9; WRR d G.Rav 23-15;RRSLR d WRR 23-17; NRRSL d YMCA 20-15; 13/3: C.Flm d MBB 21-8;S.Sab d YMCA 25-5; OLMC d WWich 21-15;WWich d S.Sab 18-16; 14/1: WRR d WWich 36-15;NRRSL d C.Flm 34-22;NRRSL d D.Cen 28-24;WRR d R.Ldy 29-16; 14/2: G.Rav d WRR 20-11;S.Sab d NRRSL 48-8;S.Sab d C.Flm 14-4;D.Utd d E.Egls 35-9; 14/3: S.Sab d MBB 23-14;OLMC d WWich 15-14;C.Flm d OLMC 14-11;WWich d S.Sab 26-10; 15/1 D/Utd d R/L 38-28; D/Cent. d C/Flm 37-32; WWR d St.G 43-15; 15/2: E/Utd d D/Utd 29-28; NRRSL d OLMCP 34-19; RRSLR d NRRSL 50-30;OLMCP d S.Sab 26-15; 15/3: OLMCP d Alex 37-10; YMCA d S.Sab 28-18;WWich d YMCA 24-18; CDT 1: WRR d OLMC 42-29; S.Sab d CFlms 34-31; D.Unt d Alex 45-39;WRR d G.Rav 40-27; CDT 2: R/L d WWich 36-28;Alex d WWR 31-29; WWR d StK 36-13;D/Utd d WWich 39-20; CDT 3: NRRSL d NRRob 36-25; C.Flsm d Wool 30-26; E.Eag d G.Rav 39-28; S.Sab d YMCA 25-23; CDT 4: MBB d S. Sab 40-17;WWR d D/Utd 38-29; G. Rav d WWR 18-15; YMCA d S.Sab 29-19; A1: NRS d WRR 49-15; WRR d D.Utd 53-30; YMCA d G.Rav 69-33; WWich d C.Flm 63-40; A2: C.Flm d WRR 38-37; S.Sab d ER&N 43-31; C.Flm d Alex 43-39; NRRSL d WRR 50-39; B1: WWR d YMCA 38-32; StG d WWich 57-50;G/Rav d OLMCP 37-30; WWR d S.Sab 46-32; B2: NRS d NRRSL 59-29; C.Flm d ER&N 48-41; WWich d Alex 40-27; WRR d MDS 43-40; B3: NRS d WWich 37-26; ER&N d EXL 47-30; D.Utd d WRR 46-25; B4: D.Utd d Alex 33-26; D.Utd d WRR 50-30; NRRSL d OLMC 61-16; C1: ER&N d Aq 35-28; WRR d NRS 28-24; NRRSL d Alex 46-17; WRR d E.Utd 41-37; C2: BBrds d S.Sab 56-30; E.Egls d Alex 41-23; G.Rav d D.Utd 45-35; G.Rav d WRR 53-26; C3: WWich d R.Ldy 26-24; ER&N d NRRSL 37-24; D.Utd d StK 36-29; NRRSL d C.Flm 26-18; C4: NRRSL d R.Ldy 36-14; C.Flm d R.Ldy 46-33; ER&N d S.Sab 54-29; D.Utd d WRR 45-16; C5: E.Xls d M.Blue 46-24; E.Rug d NRS 40-4; MDS d S.SabS 50-31; WWR d WWich 43-30; C6: MBB d Alex 34-31; D.Utd d WWich 41-7; Alex d G.Rav 30-27; WWich d YMCA 38-23; C7: Alex d RRSLR 58-9; G.Rav d NRRSL 40-32; AQ d YMCA 43-26; D: MBB d D/Utd 45-30;StG d G.Rav. 24-15; G.Rav. d R/LB 44-6; D/Utd d StG 45-19.

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