SPORTSNEWS

with Chris Karas

Tigers Hall of Fame

BALMAIN rugby league legends Sid Ryan, Jack Hampstead, Bobby Mara, Laurie Fagan, Neil Pringle and John Davidson were inducted into the Tigers Hall of Fame at the 2008 Centenary Dinner held at Sydney’s Westin Hotel.

Pictured standing is NRL referee Sean Hampstead (representing his grandfather Jack), Neil Pringle and Mick Davidson (representing brother John); seated Sid Ryan, Harry Bath, Pat Devery, Laurie Fagan and Bob Mara. Bath and Devery were inaugural Hall of Fame inductees in 2005. Pat Devery made a special trip from USA where he now lives to attend.
TWT on-the-spot PHOTO.

Junior League to honor legends

SOME of the finest footballers to have ever laced on a boot will be honoured at the upcoming Balmain Junior League Centenary Sportsman’s Luncheon on Friday August 15 at Le Montage Leichhardt from 12 noon.

Former Test captains Charles ‘Chook’ Fraser, Jim Craig and Albert ‘Ricketty’ Johnston and Kangaroo greats Reg Latta, Geoff Starling, Wayne Pearce, Ben Elias, Steve Roach, Paul Sironen and Tim Brasher are some of the local legends in contention for the Balmain Junior League Team of the Century to be announced during the function.

Ex-Parramatta back rower John Muggleton, former Manly prop Ian Thomson and World Cup half Bobby Grant also began their careers in the Tigers’ junior nursery.

Balmain Junior League - the first Junior League Association formed in Australia on April 6, 1908 - have produced 34 internationals, numerous State reps and a host of first grade players during its proud 100 year history.

The Junior League will pay tribute to the hundreds of players and officials that channelled into the grade ranks plus the hard-working volunteers that helped foster the code.

Former champion Test half back Tommy Raudonikis and top boxing trainer Johnny Lewis are guest speakers on the day.

They’ll be joined by MC - Tigers’ and North Ryde Hawks legend Ron Ryan and special guest presenter Darryl Brohman.

Tickets $125 per head or $1250 for table of ten. Corporate tickets at $180 per head includes half page advert in program. Entertainment from leading comedian Vince Sorrenti. Copies of BJL Centenary book “From Fraser to Farah - History of Balmain Junior League 1908-2008” written by TWT Sports Editor Chris Karas will be available on the day. Bookings Tracey Aria 9556-0464 or traceya@tigers.org.au

MEANWHILE Wests Tigers’ finals hopes took a nosedive after a 24-10 loss to Penrith last weekend at CUA Stadium.

Trailing 10-6 at the break, the Panthers staged a second half revival to overpower the visitors and consolidate a spot in the top eight.

It was another frustrating performance by the Tigers, who lost fullback and skipper Brett Hodgson and rookie winger Beau Ryan with leg injuries on the eve of the match.

They face a crunch match this Sunday against the Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium.

Former Tigers half Ben Roberts landed a 40 metre field goal to help the Bulldogs snatch a 25-24 victory over Balmain-Ryde Eastwood last Saturday at Leichhardt Oval.

It was another cruel blow for Paul Fletcher’s Tigers who have now lost eight matches by three points or less.

Acting skipper and back rower Tevita Metuisela turned in a powerhouse effort for the injury stricken Tigers with strong support from lock forward Jarred Farlow and talented utility back Matt Ryan.

Despite the loss, coach Fletcher was full of praise for his patched-up outfit.

“I’m proud of their efforts - we were missing key personnel and had to use two S.G Ball kids but the boys faced up to an almost first grade team - holding the lead for the majority of the game” said Fletcher.

“I can’t praise their commitment enough.”

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EASTWOOD-Ryde’s talented U/15 representative netball team that collected bronze at the recent State Age Netball Championships. The team played 25 games over a three day period and displayed skill and speed to win 90 per cent of their fixtures. Congratulations to team members Kate, Erin, Hannah, Emma, Demi, Aimee, Louise, Phoebe, Amy, Kelly, Chelsea and coach Deb Hanson on an outstanding achievement.

Red & White Night

NORTH RYDE Junior Rugby League Club will honor its past champions at the Red & White Night Jubilee Dinner this Friday August 1 at North Ryde RSL Community Club.

This memorable event commences at 6.30pm and combines the Hawks’ 50 year celebrations with their major fund raiser for 2008 with the naming of the Hawks’ Team of the Half Century a highlight. Tickets $60 per head include meal and entertainment. There’ll be a memorabilia display and pictorial presentation of the Hawks’ past 50 years; raffles prizes and auction of sporting memorabilia; drinks at club prices and entertainment from Wayne Pearce and the Big Hitters. For further details contact Darren Leslie 0409 310 300 or Brian Johnston 0401 709 829.

Mini Cricket Program

RYDE-Hunters Hill Pirates Cricket Club will conduct a 12 week Friday Afternoon Mini Cricket Program from October 17 at Bremner Park, Morrison Road, Putney from 5pm to 6pm.

The Program is for boys and girls aged 4-6 years and represents a development pathway to the Club’s junior teams. Once registered you’ll receive a FREE cricket bat, Pirates training shirt, cap, sweat band, drink bottle plus your own Pirates show bag.

Online registration: www. rhhccpirates.com.au. For further details contact Roy Maggio 0418 299 347.

Holy Cross Soccer

U/6 Green: Holy Cross A 5 (A Alba 2, L Bortolussi, H Clayton, C Fayad) Putney Rangers 1; Red: Holy Cross 2 (E Nicoll 2) All Saints Hunters Hill 1; White: Macquarie Combined Sports 7 Holy Cross 1 (H Coary); U/7 Green: All Saints 3 Holy Cross 2 (A Sestanovic, W Morris); Yellow: Holy Cross (bye); Red: Ryde Panthers 5 Holy Cross 4 (C Necovoski 3, own gl); U/8 Green: Holy Cross 3 (F Puric, R Van Drunen, C Morfuni) Putney Rangers 2.

Balmain Junior League 2008

UNDER 9 Div 1: Strathfield Raiders Black 36 Dundas Shamrocks 12; Concord-Burwood Blue 20 Leichhardt Wanderers 0; Holy Cross Gold (bye); Div 2: North Ryde White 50 Concord-Burwood White 0; Holy Cross White 36 Balmain PCYC 0; North Ryde Red 52 Strathfield Raiders White 6; Holy Cross Maroon 46 Concord-Burwood Maroon 0; Leichhardt Juniors (bye).

UNDER 10 Div 1: Holy Cross 12 Strathfield Raiders 12; Shamrocks 26 Wanderers Red 16; Concord-Burwood 38 North Ryde Red 12; Div 2: Five Dock RSL 48 Carlingford Cougars Maroon 0; Wanderers Black 24 North Ryde White 10; Cougars Blue (bye); UNDER 11 Div 1: Strathfield Raiders White 34 Concord-Burwood Blue 12; Shamrocks Green 30 Five Dock RSL 6; North Ryde (bye); Div 2: Strathfield Raiders Black 58 Shamrocks Yellow 10; Leichhardt Juniors 36 Concord-Burwood Maroon 0; Cougars (bye);

UNDER 12 Div 1: Holy Cross Gold 32 Strathfield Raiders 10; Wanderers 26 Concord-Burwood Blue 4; North Ryde (bye); Div 2: Leichhardt Juniors 44 Holy Cross Maroon 4; Cougars 32 Concord-Burwood Maroon 10; Shamrocks 44 Balmain PCYC 6;

UNDER 13 (Balmain): North Ryde 42 Shamrocks 0; Five Dock RSL 54 Concord-Burwood Maroon 4; Wanderers 26 Holy Cross Maroon 0;

(St George) Holy Cross 30 Earlwood Saints 4; Hurstville United 44 Penshurst RSL 14; Strathfield Raiders (bye); Div 2: Brighton Seagulls 44 Kingsgrove Colts 14; Concord-Burwood Blue 26 Renown United 0; Arncliffe Scots (bye).

UNDER 14 Div 1: Kingsgrove Colts 22 Holy Cross 14; Concord-Burwood 18 Five Dock RSL 0; Hurstville 40 Dundas Shamrocks 10; Div 2: Renown 20 Penshurst RSL 18; North Ryde d Arncliffe Scots.

UNDER 15 Div 1: Dundas Shamrocks 44 Arncliffe Scots 0; Earlwood Saints 20 Five Dock RSL 18; Hurstville (bye); Div 2: Kingsgrove Colts 36 North Ryde 14; Concord-Burwood 24 Penshurst RSL 14; Brighton Seagulls 34 Wanderers 10.

UNDER 16 Div 1: Five Dock RSL 21 Arncliffe Scots 10; Renown 14 Kingsgrove Colts 4; Holy Cross 34 Hurstville 14; Div 2: Leichhardt Juniors 34 Brighton Seagulls 18; Concord-Burwood 38 North Ryde 26.

UNDER 17: Kingsgrove Colts 68 Renown 4; Arncliffe Scots 32 North Ryde 16; Earlwood Saints (bye); UNDER 19 Div 1: Holy Cross 30 Earlwood Saints 4; North Ryde 22 Kingsgrove Colts 12; Hurstville 28 Renown 6; Div 2: Brighton Seagulls 32 Arncliffe Scots 32; Penshurst RSL 20 Concord-Burwood 0; Shamrocks (bye).

A RESERVE: (Manly) North Ryde 46 Avalon 4.

Schoolboy Rugby Sevens

MARIST College Eastwood will host their 10th annual Rugby Sevens competition this Sunday August 3 at T.G Millner Field.

Twenty six teams from the metropolitan area have entered the event with age categories from U/9s to U/13s. Winners of each age division will receive a trophy and $250 sporting goods voucher. All participating players receive a rugby showbag. Action commences from 9am. Entry is free.

NETBALL ROUNDUP

Holmans RetraVision ERNA Roundup: 10/1:Flm d StG 6-5; WRR d NRRSL 9-5; NRRSL d DUtd 11-7 10/2: NRS d WRR 6-5; OLQP d DCen 13-7; Rav d MDS 10-7 10/3: WRR d NRS 6-0; Vlla 4 d DCen 17-1; StK d RRob 13-6 10/4: MBB d Vlla 27-6; Rav d EEgls 7-2; DUtd d RRob 15-14 11/1: WRR d StK 18-2; DCen d Alex 16-2; StG d Flm 22-15 11/2: DUtd d NRS 11-8; MBB dr RRob 13-13; RRob d WRR 20-10; NRRSL d Rav 18-13 11/3: RRob d OLQP 15-6; Rav d NRS 23-11; Flm W Rav F; NRRSL d OLQP 25-9 11/4: Rav d NRS 18-2; NRRSL d SSab 7-2; Vlla d YMCA 12-10 12/1: NRS d WRR 41-3; StG d Flm 35-12; Flm d SSab 27-10 12/2: DCen d DUtd 16-11; NRRSL d MDS 21-6; OLQP d NRRSL 20-14; WRR d NRS 19-14 12/3: RLdy d Flm 15-6; Rav d Vlla 23-13; Vlla d WRR 31-20; RRob d StG 20-8 12/4: OLMC d NRS 20-7; SSab d MBB 26-2; StK d SSab 10-5; RLdy d Alex 11-10 13/1: WRR d RRob 49-17; NRRSL d SSab 37-22; DUtd d NRRSL 25-11; NRRSL d DCen 43-6 13/2: RLdy d DUtd 18-13; Rav d WRR 16-15; WRR d RRob 17-16; YMCA W NRRSL F 13/3: MBB d Flm 21-16; WWich d SSab 17-10; OLMC d WWich 35-18; SSab d YMCA 21-2 14/1: WRR d WWich 41-15; NRRSL d Flm 49-27; NRRSL d DCen 45-21; WRR d RLdy 22-9 14/2: Rav d WRR 17-8; SSab d NRRSL 69-7; SSab d Flm 30-2; DUtd d EEgls 35-7 14/3: SSab d MBB 15-14; WWich d OLMC 26-24; OLMC d Flm 30-8; WWich d SSab 24-19 15/1:Flm dr DCen 34-34;DUtd d RLdy 29-24;WRR d StG 52-19 15/2:NRRSL d OLMC 47-18; RRob d NRRSL 42-12; EUtd d DUtd 42-26; OLMC d SSab 32-23 15/3: WWich d YMCA 29-19; YMCA d SSab 53-14;OLMC d Alex 44-12 CDT 1: WRR d OLMC 43-19; Flm d SSab 54-42; Alex d DUtd 44-14; WRR d Rav 42-12 CDT 2: RLdy d WWich 33-28; DUtd d WWich 46-26; WRR d Alex 43-24; WRR d StK 48-22 CDT 3: NRRSL d RRob 39-22; Flm d WWich 48-15; EEgls d Rav 48-24; SSab W YMCA F CDT 4:WRR d DUtd 40-38; WRR d Rav 30-18; YMCA d SSab 37-16; MBB d SSab 44-24 A/1: DUtd d WRR 32-28; YMCA d Rav 68-38; NRS d WRR 45-25; WWich d Flm 54-53 A/2: SSab W ER&N F; NRRSL d WRR 35-34; WRR d Flm 38-19; Flm d Alex 41-27 B/1: WRR d YMCA 42-36; StG d WWich 51-46; Rav d OLMC 33-25; WRR d SSab 54-26 B/2: WWich W Alex F; WRR d MDS 45-32; NRS d NRRSL 59-25; ER&N d Flm 48-42 B/3: DUtd W WRR F; NRS d WWich 38-27; DUtd d WRR 45-40; ER&N d EXLs 26-18 B/4: Alex d DUtd 43-22; NRRSL d OLMC 49-23; DUtd d WRR 45-40 C/1: ER&N d Aq 37-21; EUtd d WRR 43-37; NRRSL d Alex 50-21; NRS d WRR 37-20 C/2: WRR F Rav W; Alex d EEgls 37-30; BBrds d SSab 51-37; Rav D DUtd 47-39 C/3: RLdy d WWich 38-14; ER&N d NRRSL 42-8; NRRSL d Flm 49-17; DUtd d StK 48-27 C/4: ER&N d SSab 54-20; DUtd d WRR 51-20; Flm d RLdy 60-30; NRRSL d RLdy 48-26 C/5: EXLs d MBB 45-23; WRR W WWich F; ER&N d NRS 39-24; MDS d SSab 54-29 C/6: DUtd W WWich F; Rav d Alex 36-22; YMCA d WWich 45-37; MBB d Alex 41-26 C/7: Aq W YMCA F; Alex d RRob 49-11; Rav d NRRSL 43-23; EEgls d NRS 36-29 D: DUtd d MBB 37-32; StG W Rav F; Rav d RLdy 29-14; DUtd d StG 49-29.

Ryde Hockey

MENS: First Grade: Ryde-Hunters Hill 2 (Sean Dobbin, Duncan Pearce) Gordon-North Sydney 1; Seconds: Ryde-Hunters Hill 4 (Alex Swart, Cameron Brown, Alex Braude, Duncan Brown) Gordon-North Sydney 3; Thirds: Ryde-Hunters Hill 8 (Nick McEwan 2, Greg Findlay 2, Peter Cox, Daniel Woodward, Matt Wright, Matt McKay) Gordon-North Sydney 2; Fourths: Gordon-North Sydney 4 Ryde-Hunters Hill 1 (John Cullen); Fifths: Macquarie University 3 Ryde-Hunters Hill 1 (Mark Woolnough); 6th Grade: Ryde-Hunters Hill 4 Macquarie University 4; 7th Grade: St George-Randwick 4 Ryde-Hunters Hill 2; 8th Grade: Ryde-Hunters Hill 2 (Lloyd Parker, Greg Merchant) St George-Randwick 1; 9th Grade: Ryde-Hunters Hill 3 (Kevin Li, Alister Oakes, Michael Gunner) Sydney University 1; U/17: Glebe 3 Ryde Panthers 2; Ryde Tigers 0 Sutherland 0; U/15: Ryde Panthers 3 Sydney University 1; Ryde Tigers 2 Briars 1; UTS 4 Ryde Lions 1; U/13: Ryde Panthers 6 Baulkham Hills 1; Ryde Tigers 2 Briars 2; U/11: Ryde Panthers 3 Briars 2; Northern District Blue 5 Ryde Tigers 0.

Ryde Saints Soccer

U/8 Gold: Ryde Saints 8 Epping-Eastwood 0; Purple: Ryde Saints 4 Beecroft 0; 9/1: West Pennant Hills 1 Ryde Saints 0; 9/2: Ryde Saints 0 Pennant Hills 0; 9/4: Kenthurst 7 Ryde Saints 0; 9/6: St Andrews 4 Ryde Saints 0; 10/1: Putney Rangers 1 Ryde Saints 0; 10/4: OLHC Epping 5 Ryde Saints 0; 11/1: Glenhaven 5 Ryde Saints 0; 12/1: Epping-Eastwood 1 Ryde Saints 0; 13/1: Putney Rangers 2 Ryde Saints 2; AA1: Ryde Saints 3 West Ryde Rovers 0; AA7: St Andrews 4 Ryde Saints 1; WOMEN: 12/1: Ryde Saints 2 WPH 1; 15/1: Ryde Saints (5) 4 Nth Epping 0; Ryde Saints (4) 4 Beecroft 1; 16/2: Roselea 4 Ryde Saints 1.

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