with Chris Karas
Hawks Golden Jubilee Team
NRL stars Dene Halatau and Mitchell Pearce were named in the North Ryde Hawks Team of the Half Century at last Friday night’s Jubilee Dinner at North Ryde RSL Community Club while Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club President Keith Aggett was named Coach.
Pictured standing l to r are Tigers legend Wayne Pearce (representing son Mitchell), Phil Allen (manager), Brett Rodgers, Dean Webster, Graham Tutt, Paul Duncan, Brad Webster (representing his late father Garry Webster), Mark Lawson; seated Dene Halatau, Peter Murphy, Paul Dalziel, Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club president Keith Aggett (coach), Ron Ryan (captain), Matt Ryan, Grant Wheelhouse.
Absent: Rod
Pethybridge, Wayne Wigham, Paul Sironen, Ian Thomson. Mitchell Pearce
beat a ‘hot’ field for the number seven jumper while Halatau
was named hooker.
TWT on-the-spot PHOTO.
Classy Tigers equal record
WESTS Tigers rugby league team gave comeback prop Todd Payten (pictured) an NRL milestone match to remember after thumping the Bulldogs 56-4 last Sunday at ANZ Stadium.
The ball playing Payten - sidelined for three months with a torn hamstring - turned in a strong performance in his 200th first grade career match to help keep the Tigers in finals contention.
With star hooker-half Robbie Farah and five eighth Benji Marshall at their creative best, the Tigers raced in ten tries in a fine exhibition of pace, strength and skill.
The winning margin of 52 points equalled the club record set in 2005 following a 54-2 drubbing of the Bulldogs at the same venue.
Farah and Marshall had a hand in seven of the Tigers’ tries and were ably supported by pint-sized fullback Shannon Gallant, hooker John Morris, utility Dene Halatau and forwards Chris Heighington, Ben Te’o, Bronson Harrison and Daine Laurie.
Gallant, deputising for the injured Brett Hodgson, collected a try double along with inform back rower Heighington.
The Tigers are bracing themselves for a tough month with crucial matches
against St George-Illawarra this Friday night at WIN Stadium followed
by Parramatta, Manly and Cronulla.
WESTS TIGERS 56 (S Gallant 2, C Heighington 2, B Te’o 2, L Fulton, P Tagive, B Marshall, D Halatau tries; B Marshall 8 gls) d BULLDOGS 4 (H Nanai try).
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BALMAIN-Ryde Eastwood’s woes continued in the VB NSW Cup after a 26-22 loss to Windsor Wolves at Windsor Sports Complex.
It was the ninth loss of the season by four points or less for the Tigers who were best served by Corey Payne, fullback Rhys Hanbury and forward David Gower.
Holy Cross College stars Aaron Woods and Junior Rogica turned in strong performances to help the Australian Schoolboys crush the Great Britain Academy 68-6 in the first ‘test’ in Townsville last Saturday.
Junior League Centenary Lunch
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
Magic moments for talented cub Matt
IT was a weekend to savour for emerging Wests Tigers utility back Matt Ryan.
Matt, pictured with his father Trevor Ryan - an ex NSW forward and Balmain Hall of Fame inductee - was named as a centre in the North Ryde Hawks Team of the Half Century last Friday night at the Club’s Jubilee Dinner at North Ryde RSL Community Club.
Two days later he starred for the Wests Tigers U/20 team in a gutsy 30-24 victory over the Bulldogs in the Toyota Cup at ANZ Stadium.
Ryan scored a crucial second half try and proved a handful for the Bullpups with his strong running out wide. The Tiger cubs were best served by 18 year old lock Matt Hyland, back rower Simon Dwyer, hooker Ben Falcone, centre Blake Ayshford, halves Darren Nicholls and Wayde Dunley, winger Ben Vengoa and the tall and powerful Ryan.
Former Kangaroo internationals Paul Sironen and Ian Thomson and current NRL stars Dene Halatau and Mitchell Pearce were named in a powerful North Ryde squad alongside Tigers’ personality and club legend Ron Ryan.
The North Ryde Team of the Half Century is: Rod Pethybridge, Mark Lawson, Matt Ryan, Wayne Wigham, Grant Wheelhouse, Ron Ryan (captain), Mitchell Pearce, Paul Dalziel, Peter Murphy, Paul Sironen, Ian Thomson, Dene Halatau, Garry Webster; Interchange: Paul Duncan, Graham Tutt, Brett Rodgers, Dean Webster. Coach: Keith Aggett; Manager: Phil Allen.
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A SHOCK omission from the Hawks’ Team of the Half Century was former dashing back and try scoring freak Col Lawson.
Big Lawso was a shattered man when told the news but has vowed to prove the judges wrong this summer by weaving his magic for Putney Pirates in the 2008-09 Ryde Eastwood Touch Football competition.
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HIS son Jarrod is starring for Balmain-Ryde Eastwood in the VB State Cup - now Putney personality Rod Farlow can add another string to his sporting bow.
Versatile Rod has acquired a new nickname - Rodaldo - after scoring the winning goal for Gladesville Sharks in their 1-0 triumph over Roselea in the Gladesville-Hornsby Soccer Over 35s competition.
A superbly fit Farlow demonstrated his kicking skills by latching onto a volley from 40 metres out and producing a ‘rocket’ that left the Roselea keeper spreadeagled.
Rod has since rejected offers from European soccer agents to concentrate on a promising touch footy career.
Balmain Junior League 2008
UNDER 9 Div 1: Strathfield Raiders Black 12 Holy Cross Gold 10; Concord-Burwood Blue 28 Dundas Shamrocks 22; Leichhardt Wanderers (bye); Div 2: North Ryde White 40 Concord-Burwood Maroon 0; Holy Cross Maroon 48 Concord-Burwood White 6; North Ryde Red 44 Leichhardt Juniors 6; Balmain PCYC 24 Strathfield Raiders White 8; Holy Cross White (bye).
UNDER 10 Div 1: Strathfield Raiders 26 Concord-Burwood 10; Wanderers Red 22 Holy Cross 18; Dundas Shamrocks 26 North Ryde Red 10; Div 2: Carlingford Cougars Blue 20 Wanderers Black 16; North Ryde White 40 Cougars Maroon 6; Five Dock RSL (bye).
UNDER 11 Div 1: Strathfield Raiders White 50 Five Dock RSL 0; Shamrocks Green 22 North Ryde 6; Concord-Burwood Blue (bye); Div 2: Leichhardt Juniors 16 Cougars 16; Concord-Burwood Maroon 20 Shamrocks Yellow 6; Strathfield Raiders Black (bye).
UNDER 12 Div 1: Holy Cross Gold 6 Concord-Burwood Blue 6; Wanderers 18 North Ryde 8; Strathfield Raiders (bye); Div 2: Leichhardt Juniors 50 Concord-Burwood Maroon 0; Shamrocks 50 Holy Cross Maroon 4; Cougars 18 Balmain PCYC 10.
UNDER 13 (Balmain): North Ryde 90 Concord-Burwood Maroon 0; Wanderers 56 Shamrocks 0; Five Dock RSL 58 Holy Cross Maroon 6; (St George) Strathfield Raiders 46 Penshurst RSL 0; Hurstville United 14 Earlwood Saints 10; Holy Cross (bye); Div 2: Arncliffe Scots 26 Kingsgrove Colts 10; Brighton Seagulls 22 Renown United 10; Concord-Burwood Blue (bye).
UNDER 14 Div 1: Holy Cross 20 Shamrocks 16; Five Dock RSL 18 Hurstville 12; Kingsgrove Colts 22 Concord-Burwood 16; Div 2: North Ryde 36 Penshurst RSL 18; Arncliffe Scots 35 Renown 18.
UNDER 15 Div 1: Hurstville 18 Shamrocks 16; Earlwood Saints 42 Arncliffe Scots 20; Five Dock RSL (bye); Div 2: Concord-Burwood 14 North Ryde 10; Kingsgrove Colts 44 Wanderers 6; Brighton Seagulls 22 Penshurst RSL 6.
UNDER 16 Div 1: Arncliffe Scots 32 Kingsgrove Colts 18; Renown 30 Hurstville 4; Five Dock RSL 52 Holy Cross 12; Div 2: North Ryde 24 Brighton Seagulls 12; Leichhardt Juniors 42 Concord-Burwood 18.
UNDER 17: Kingsgrove Colts 34 Earlwood Saints 18; Arncliffe Scots 46 Renown 10; North Ryde (bye).
UNDER 19 Div 1: Holy Cross 18 Hurstville 16; North Ryde 40 Earlwood Saints 6; Kingsgrove Colts 36 Renown 12; Div 2: Concord-Burwood 24 Arncliffe Scots 16; Shamrocks 28 Brighton Seagulls 18; Penshurst RSL (bye).
Benny Elias Shield
HOLY Cross Rhinos will host the annual Benny Elias Shield rugby league series this Saturday August 9 at Frank Street Oval Ryde.
Cream of Balmain Juniors’ exciting Mini League talent will participate at the Gala Day for Under 6, Under 7 and Under 8 players. Balmain great Benny Elias will be at the ground to present trophies to the winning clubs during the afternoon. He’ll be joined by Wests Tigers players and members of the Balmain-Ryde Eastwood State Cup squad.
Balmain Leagues Club is supporting the day by donating all trophies and sponsoring the referees. Rhinos’ official and event organiser Peter Boyle has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the day is a huge success and deserves plenty of kudos. There’ll be a sausage sizzle and refreshments available, so bring the family along.
Holy Cross Soccer
U/6 Green: Holy Cross 6 (C Fayad 3, A Alba 2, M Alcuri) North Ryde 1; Red: Holy Cross 4 (M Riley 2, M Lahoud, E Nicol) Ravens 4; White: Saints United 9 Holy Cross 0; U/7 Green: Holy Cross 3 (W Morris 2, A Tassone) Macquarie Combined Sports 2; Red: Holy Cross 2 (C Necovski, J Zammit) Putney Rangers 0; U/8 Green: Holy Cross 5 (H Nicol 3, R Van Drunen 2) Ravens 2; 9/4: Holy Cross 1 (M Zdilar) West Pennant Hills 0; Holy Cross 3 (M Zdilar 2, D Lavery) Carlingford Redbacks 1; 9/6: Holy Cross 1 (L Amodeo) Redbacks 0; Holy Cross 1 (R Chitale) St Andrews 0; 10/3: Holy Cross 2 (R Morfuni, R Coary) Roselea 2; Holy Cross 6 (R Morfuni 2, B Sciancalepore, H Guff, J Krstevski, R Ou) Nth Epping Rangers 0; 11/6: Glenhaven Sports 1 Holy Cross 0; Glenhaven Sports 2 Holy Cross 1 (H Leon); 12/2: Holy Cross 2 (J Talevski, I Deklerk) Glenhaven 1; Redbacks 3 Holy Cross 0; 15/2: Holy Cross 6 (D O’Brien 3, A Coluccio, A Zavaglia, F Cho) Glenhaven 0; Holy Cross 2 (A Zavaglia, J Hili) Nth Epping Rangers 1; 16/4: Holy Cross 4 (S Papadopoulos, C Photiou, P Khzouz, J Mamora) Glenhaven 0; Holy Cross 2 (P Khzouz 2) St Andrews 1; 21/2: All Saints Hunters Hill 9 Holy Cross 4 (C Felton 3, E Khzouz); Holy Cross 1 (M Salloum) West Ryde Rovers 1; AA4: Old Ignatians 2 Holy Cross 1 (P Galante); Ravens 1 Holy Cross 0; AA5: Redbacks 3 Holy Cross 0; Holy Cross 3 (F Arriola, V Vujasinovic, S Domingues) North Ryde 0; AA8: Hills Hawks 7 Holy Cross 1 (R Kennefich); Redbacks 4 Holy Cross 3 (R Kennefich, D Glenzendorf, M Hughes); AA10: Holy Cross 4 (A Harrison 2, N Casamento, F Aridah) Roselea 2; WPH 1 Holy Cross 0; AA12: Macquarie Sports 3 Holy Cross 0; AA13: Holy Cross 1 (M Bottaro) Nth Epping Rangers 0; Holy Cross 4 (G Williams, A Intili, D Jovanovich, P Wiggins) Putney Rangers 2; AA17: WPH 4 Holy Cross 0; Holy Cross 3 Nth Epping Rangers 0; O35/5: St Andrews 2 Holy Cross 0; Kenthurst 2 Holy Cross 1 (D Hili).
Japanese stint for promising catcher
PLAYING baseball in Japan is a dream opportunity for any aspiring young sportsman.
Eleven year old Ryde schoolboy Adam Barbaro (pictured) realised that dream recently when he represented Australia at the World Children’s Baseball Fair & Exchange Games in the Japanese town of Aichi.
Utility player Adam - a talented catcher who also shone at third base, shortstop and as a pitcher on tour - was one of three NSW juniors selected for the tour and grabbed the opportunity with both hands.
The Fair was founded over a decade ago by Sadaharu Oh and Hank Aaron to promote worldwide expansion of baseball and provide an opportunity to develop international friendship, goodwill and cultural understanding among the youth of the world.
Over 20 countries from around the world participated at the event with Adam lining up against some of Japan’s most gifted junior players in some of the best baseball stadiums on the planet.
It was an experience to savour for the baseball whiz, who has returned home a more polished player after impressive displays at the International Exchange Games.
Adam is a product of North Ryde Junior Baseball where he has played since the age of 5 - winning three consecutive A Grade Grand Finals and spearheading a title trifecta as opening pitcher.
Barbaro was a Ryde Hornsby Baseball League rep last season - winning a silver medal at the 2007 Baseball NSW Sydney Junior Championships and picking up the Coach’s Award for his efforts.
The winter months have proved quite hectic for versatile Adam who juggles his soccer duties with Gladesville Ravens and stepping out in the Baseball NSW U/12 Elite Winter Development program.
Barbaro plays soccer for the Ravens U/11 Div 1 side that has won three Gladesville-Hornsby titles in four seasons and has represented Ryde Zone PSSA in cricket, soccer and softball. He also played in winning teams for Ryde East Public School in the AFL Paul Kelly Cup and Balmain All Schools rugby league competitions.
NETBALL ROUNDUP
Holmans RetraVision ERNA Netball: 10/1:Flm d DUtd 15-9; NRRSL d StG 11-5; DUtd d NRRSL 15-12 10/2:Flm d Rav 9-7; DCen d MDS 12-4; NRS d OLQP 14-11 10/3:StK d Flm 8-5; RRob d WRR 10-5; Vlla d NRS 17-0 10/4:EEgls d StK 11-3; Rav d RRob 10-7; DUtd d Vlla 10-0 11/1: NRS d StK 19-9; Alex d WRR 12-11; StG d DCen 12-4 11/2: Rav d DUtd 14-12; NRS d RRob 23-0; RRob d MBB 28-17; NRRSL d WRR 25-6 11/3: RRob d NRRSL 24-16; Rav d OLQP 13-7; NRS d Rav 19-8; Flm d OLQP 14-9 11/4: Rav d StK 17-5; NRS dr NRRSL 8-8; YMCA d SSab 12-3 12/1: NRS d Flm 36-3; StG d Flm 34-14; DUtd d WRR 23-17 12/2: DCen d NRRSL 24-12; NRRSL d MDS 30-23; OLQP dr NRS 18-18 12/3: StG d Flm 14-13; RLdy d Vlla 22-0; Vlla d Rav 26-14; RRob d WRR 28-9 12/4: RLdy d NRS 24-5; SSab d OLMC 18-10; MBB d SSab 9-8; Alex d StK 23-11 13/1: DUtd d DCen 33-8; NRRSL d RRob 51-3; NRRSL d WRR 36-16; SSab d NRRSL 29-17 13/2: RLdy dr NRRSL 22-22; DUtd d WRR 20-16; WRR d Rav 34-12; RRob d YMCA 32-8 13/3: SSab d MBB15-7; WWich d Flm 29-24; WWich d SSab 20-18; OLMC d YMCA 23-7 14/1: WWich d RLdy 15-11; NRRSL d WRR 35-21; Flm d RRob 30-17; WRR d DCen 35-13 14/2: Rav d EEgls 23-11; SSab d WRR 34-4; SSabd NRRSL 38-18; DUtd d Flm 25-6 14/3: WWich d MBB 25-20; SSab d OLMC 22-7; OLMC d WWich 22-9; SSab d Flm 15-12 15/1: SSab d RLdy 39-22; DUtd d DCen 37-29; Flm dr WRR 41-41 15/2: EUtd d OLMC 36-21; DUtd d NRRSL 36-30; NRRSL d OLMC 42-17; RRob d SSab 37-14 15/3: SSab d YMCA 25-15; Alex d SSab 28-11; OLMC d YMCA 36-30 CDT 1: WRR d DUtd 34-13; Alex d Flm 53-45;SSabd WRR 46-19; Rav d OLMC 41-16 CDT 2: DUtd d RLdy 37-23; WRR d WWich 30-21; WRR d Alex 30-16; WWich d StK 35-21 CDT 3: NRRSL d YMCA 39-27; Flm d EEgls 38-36;RRSL d WWich 29-10; SSab d Rav 36-31 CDT 4: SSab W Rav F; MBB d YMCA 42-24; WRR d SSab 43-40; DUtd d WRR 27-21 A/1: Flm d WRR 54-25; WWich d DUtd 39-36; YMCA d WRR 53-31; Rav d NRS 35-26 A/2: NRRSL d Alex 38-33; WRR d Flm 34-17; WRR d SSab 66-17; Flm W ER&N F B/1:WRR d Rav 39-23; WRR d WWich 58-36; OLMC d St.G 43-34; YMCA d SSab 54-32 B/2: WRR d NRRSL 41-26; Alex d MDS 36-28; ER&N d NRS 41-40; WWich d Flm 41-29 B/3: NRRSL d EXL’s 47-41; ER&N d DUtd 32-20; WWich W WRR F B/4: SSab d OLMC 60-17; NRRSL d DUtd 61-19; DUtd d Alex 51-35 C/1: EUtd d ER&N 29-27; NRRSL d NRS 47-16; WRR d Alex 36-27; Aq d WRR 44-27 C/2: DUtd d WRR 58-21; Rav d Alex 20-15; Rav d SSab 44-17; EEgls d BBrds 40-39 C/3: NRRSL d ER&N 27-22; StK d Flm 42-11; RLdy d NRRSL 39-19; DUtd d WWich 58-13 C/4: DUtd d RLdy 40-22; Flm d RLdy 48-26; WRR d SSab 31-19; NRRSL d ER&N 49-28 C/5:WRR d MBB 45-22; MDS d EXLs 49-42; WWich W NRS F; ER&N W SSab F C/6: Rav d WWich 32-31; Alex d WWich 64-3; DUtd d YMCA 28-21; Alex W MBB F C/7: Rav d RRob 44-8; Aq d NRS 42-25; Alex d EEgles 55-20; NRRSL d YMCA 34-14 D:MBB d St.G 40-36; DUtd d RLdy 41-14; Rav d DUtd 23-21; StG d Rav 26-23.
Ryde Saints Soccer
U/6 White: Macquarie Sports 4 Ryde Saints A 2; Ryde Saints B 8 Holy Cross 0; U/7 Red: Ryde Saints B 6 Ryde Panthers 5; U/8 Gold: Ryde Saints 5 West Pennant Hills 0; Purple: Ryde Saints 1 Northern HFC 1; 9/1: WPH 3 Ryde Saints 1; 9/2: WPH 2 Ryde Saints 0; 9/4: Pennant Hills 5 Ryde Saints 0; 9/6: Ryde Saints 1 Redfield College 0; 10/1: Ryde Saints 2 North Ryde 0; 10/4: WPH 6 Ryde Saints 1; 11/1: West Ryde Rovers 2 Ryde Saints 0; 12/1: Ryde Saints 2 Glenhaven 2; 12/3: Ryde Saints 2 Normanhurst 2; 13/1: Ryde Saints 3 Rovers 2; AA1: Glenhaven 3 Ryde Saints 1; AA7: WPH 0 Ryde Saints 0; WOMEN: 9/1: Ryde Saints (9) 1 Ravens 1; 11/1: Ryde Saints 3 WPH 0; 12/1: Tennyson Tigers 3 Ryde Saints 1; 13/1: Beecroft 0 Ryde Saints 0; 15/1: Ryde Saints (5) 1 Ravens 1; WPH 1 Ryde Saints (4) 0; 16/2: Wenona 1 Ryde Saints 0; 17/1: Ryde Saints 1 WPH 1; AA7: Rovers 3 Ryde Saints 2.
Rep honors for rugby juniors
SIX promising Hunters Hill rugby juniors will participate at the upcoming NSW Primary Schools Sports Association Rugby Carnival in Nowra.
Pictured are talented prospects Patrick O’Doherty, Conor O’Doherty, Matt Rodgers, Rory Vevers, Liam Wilson and Kingston Coleman - members of the Hunters Hill U/12s who have earned rep honors after strong performances at schoolboy and junior level in 2008.
Twins Patrick and Conor (Hunters Hill Public School) are hard-working props while fullback Liam and five eighth Matt (Villa Maria) show plenty of dash in attack along with centre Rory (St Aloysius).
Rookie forward Kingston (Our Lady Queen of Peace) has turned in strong performances at prop in his first season of rugby. The O’Doherty twins will represent Sydney North at the State Carnival; Vevers (Combined Independent Schools) with Rodgers, Wilson and Coleman to line up for NSW CPS MacKillop.
Fight Night at Ryde-Eastwood
NSW bantamweight boxing champion Dean Livanos of Denistone has “unfinished business” when he steps into the ring this Friday night against Papuan Kartu Arang at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club.
Livanos, a TWT Club Six/Ryde Sports Foundation Sports Star Award winner who claimed the State crown after stopping Arang back in February, is primed for another strong effort against the former world kick boxing champ.
After 35 bouts and three State titles as an amateur, the hard-hitting Livanos has quickly left his mark in the pro ranks under the expert guidance of trainers Sonny and Bill Kearney at Burwood PCYC.
The father-son duo have influenced Dean’s career and have played key roles in his three pro victories to date.
The Fight Night features some of Australia’s most exciting amateur boxers including the lightning fast Paul Angyal, hard hitting Byron McSweeny and Ivan Bakic, a top middleweight prospect.
Nine amateur bouts will support the Livanos v Arang II clash with doors open at 6.30pm. First fight 7.30pm. Tickets $35. Pre-sold tickets available at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club 9807-2444 or Burwood PCYC 9744-0136.
Ryde’s Olympic Game’s hopefuls
DEPUTY Premier and Ryde MP John Watkins has offered his best wishes to two local athletes representing Australia at the Beijing Olympics.
Mr Watkins said Ryde rower Matthew Ryan and long-distance walker Adam Rutter are not only representing Australia, but also the Ryde community, at the biggest sporting event in the world.
“I congratulate Matthew and Adam on the hard work, dedication and training that will see them compete at the Games,” he said.
“The community of Ryde is very proud of their efforts and right behind them all the way.”
Mr Watkins said Ryan, a member of the Men’s Rowing Fours, was a product of the elite NSW Institute of Sport program.
He was one of 86 athletes from the NSW Institute of Sport chosen for the national team including medal hopefuls such as shooter Michael Diamond, race walker Jane Saville and cyclist Bradley McGee.
“This is a strong representation from the NSW Institute of Sport program,” Mr Watkins said.
“The Iemma Government will provide more than $8.5 million this year to help current Institute of Sport athletes follow in the footsteps of Olympians such as Matt.”
Rutter attended Pennant Hills High School and is one of the youngest members of the Australian athletics team.
“Adam is one of 24 debutants in the Athletics team competing in Beijing and has a bright future ahead of him.
Ryan will compete in the Men’s Rowing Fours with heats this Saturday, semi finals on August 13 and final on August 14. Rutter will contest the Men’s 50km walk on August 22.
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Gladesville Bowling Club’s triumphant Mens Fours team that clinched the Zone 10 Pennant flag with an undefeated record. They competed at the State play offs at Bathurst last weekend. The Pennant season has been a huge success for the Club with both Grade 3 and Grade 6 teams losing by one shot to run second in the Zone 10 play offs. They also missed the Grade 7 play offs by two points. Gladesville is a friendly, small elite club. To join contact Bowls Secretary Tony Hyem on 9816 1773.
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Reigning Hunters Hill mens lawn bowls champion Charles Phillips defended his title with a rousing victory over Peter Burgess in the 2008 major singles final. They are pictured with Bowls Club president and marker Dennis Borshoff. After a slow start and trailing 9-0, a rejuvenated Phillips triggered a spirited comeback to record a 31-25 victory.
Tapps and Veiru star in Reds win
DRUMMOYNE first grade rugby team extended their unbeaten run with an emphatic 33-10 victory over St Patricks Old Boys last Saturday in Kentwell Cup action at Drummoyne Oval.
Prop Tuainafua Veiru’s brutal ball running was a feature, knocking would be tacklers out of his way at will. Suburban representative number eight Trent Tapps’ lineout jumping secured plenty of possession at the set pieces, helping to set up two tries for replacement winger Alex Farani and one for winger Wise Gavida.
Drummoyne Colts won their fourth match of the year in style, disposing of St Patricks 39-10 with flanker Josh Hilliard capping a busy game by scoring his first try of the season.
St Patricks downed the Reds 21-3; Drummoyne thirds won a tight match 7-3 while a last minute penalty goal by fullback Colin Baggott secured a 3-0 victory for Drummoyne fourths. The Dirty Reds fifth grade team won on forfeit.
Drummoyne travel to Melwood Oval, Forestville this weekend to tackle Forest.
Physi troupe all style
Members of Hunters Hill Physical Culture performing troupe that impressed keen judges at last Sunday’s annual Moocooboola Festival at Boronia Park. Pictured back row l to r Sarah O’Sullivan, Brooke Coulcher, Ellie O’Sullivan, Jess Bryan and Kate O’Sullivan; front Grace Flockton, Ava Bradley, Abby Flockton, Ella Clarke, Abbey Hamilton, Lola Duckworth, Claudia Photios and Billie Duckworth. Absent: Caitlan Smith, Rachel Dodds, Isabelle Swan. Troupe comprised 7 and 8 years members and 15-16 years.
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