with Chris Karas
Junior League Team of Century
FORMER Test captains Charles ‘Chook’ Fraser, Jim Craig and Albert ‘Rick’ Johnston were named in a powerful Balmain Junior League Team of the Century at last Friday’s Centenary Sports Luncheon at Le Montage Lilyfield.
Twenty of the greatest players produced by the Balmain district were honored and inducted into the Tigers’ Junior League Hall of Fame. Pictured standing l to r are TWT Sports Editor and author of Centenary book “From Fraser to Farah - History of Balmain Junior League 1908-2008” Chris Karas; Steve Freney (representing prop Bill Schultz); Geoff Starling, Wayne Pearce, Nathan Tyrrell (representing forward Tom Tyrrell); David Robinson, grandson of Jack ‘Junker’ Robinson; Bobby Grant, Fred de Belin jnr representing his father - forward Fred de Belin snr; Paul Sironen, Steve Roach, Brian Bourke (representing centre Tom Bourke who was named captain); David Mayne, grandson of utility half Rick Johnston; seated James Raffell, descendant of Rick Johnston; Bobby Boland, Jim Fraser (representing fullback Charles ‘Chook’ Fraser), Connie Latta (representing lock Reg Latta), Benny Elias and Bobby Mara.
Other players named were Sid Goodwin, Jim Craig, Tim Brasher and Bill Marsh. Coach of the Century was ‘Wee’ George Robinson. PHOTO courtesy Cyndee Chisholm - The Melba Studios.
Olympic gold for local sailor Page
HUNTERS HILL Sailing Club product Malcolm Page is celebrating a gold medal victory in the Men’s 470 (Two Person Dinghy) at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Thirty six year old Malcolm - the brother of current Hunters Hill Sailing Club president David Page - teamed with Nathan Wilmont on Monday to win the 470 Class with 44 points overall at Qingdao.
The five time world champions, who placed 12th in Athens in 2004, showed skill and poise to clinch their first Olympic gold medal by finishing first in the medal race.
Page and Willmont, who won gold at the 2007 Olympic Test Event, led by 22 points before the final race - staving off challenges from silver medallists Great Britain and France (bronze).
Malcolm learned to sail at Hunters Hill Sailing Club in a Manly Junior and Flying 11.
Members of HHSC are cheering overtime at the Beijing Olympics.
Two other members of the Australian Olympic team learnt to sail as junior sailors at Hunters Hill.
Anthony Nossiter, 35, finished 16th in the heavyweight dinghy-finn class at his third Olympic Games. In Sydney 2000, he came 13th and at the 2004 Games in Athens he turned in impressive performances to finish sixth.
Nossiter - who learned to sail at HHSC in a Manly Junior when he was 8 years old - has also competed in the Volvo Ocean Race and America’s Cup.
Ben Austin, 26, and Nathan Outteridge finished fifth the Open Skiff 49er class.
First time Olympic competitors, Nathan and Ben won bronze at the 2007 ISAF World Sailing Championship and gold in the 2008 World Championship.
Ben sailed a Laser Radial at Hunters Hill Sailing Club.
Hanbury points spree
BALMAIN-Ryde Eastwood rugby league team ended weeks of torment with a thumping 66-22 victory over Newcastle last Saturday in VB State Cup action at Leichhardt Oval.
Talented fullback Rhys Hanbury (pictured) produced an outstanding display to earn Player of the Match honors and help lift the Tigers off the bottom of the table.
Hanbury nabbed two tries, set up another five and booted nine goals for a personal haul of 26 points and combined with five eighth Mick Moran to blitz the Knights.
Other players to impress were half back Stephen Moses, centre Gavin Cowan, back rowers David Gower and Loni Vunakece, lock Jarred Farlow, hooker Lewis Brown and prop Ryan Tandy.
Cowan showed plenty of dash out wide with wingers Lee Bennett and Billy Callaway capitalising on the slick service provided by Moses and Moran.
•WESTS Tigers’ finals hopes were dealt a savage blow after a disappointing 40-12 loss to Parramatta on Monday night at Parramatta Stadium.
Doubles for Kirsten & Keira
RYDE-Hunters Hill first grade women’s hockey team overcame a sluggish start before posting a 4-1 victory over Macquarie University last weekend.
Keira Batten and Kirsten Pearce grabbed two goals each as the Ryde team consolidated another victory.
SECONDS: Sydney University 5 Ryde-Hunters Hill 0; Fourths: Macquarie University 2 Ryde-Hunters Hill 0; 6th Grade: Ryde-Hunters Hill 5 Northern Districts 1;
JUNIORS: U/17 Major Semi Final: Glebe 2 Ryde Panthers 0;
Ryde Tigers 6 NWS (2) 1; U/15: Ryde Panthers 9 Sutherland Black 0; Ryde Tigers 6 Manly 2; Ryde Lions 9 Briars 1; U/13: Ryde Panthers 6 Manly 0; U/11: Ryde Panthers 1 Manly 1.
Balmain Junior League 2008
PRELIMINARY FINALS: U/9 Div 1: Holy Cross Gold 22 Concord-Burwood Blue 0; Div 2: North Ryde Red 16 Holy Cross White 14; U/10 Div 1: Holy Cross 36 Dundas Shamrocks 18; Div 2: Leichhardt Wanderers Black 42 North Ryde White 6; U/11 Div 1: Concord-Burwood Blue 22 North Ryde 6; Div 2: Carlingford Cougars 20 Leichhardt Juniors 16 (extra time); U/12 Div 1: Concord-Burwood Blue 22 Wanderers 18; Div 2: Leichhardt Juniors 18 Balmain PCYC 4; U/13 Div 1: (St George) Hurstville United 20 Holy Cross 16; Div 2: Arncliffe Scots 38 Concord-Burwood Blue 4; Balmain: Five Dock RSL 30 Wanderers 10; U/14 Div 1: Holy Cross 30 Kingsgrove Colts 22; Div 2: Arncliffe Scots 34 Penshurst RSL 12; U/15 Div 1: Hurstville 22 Five Dock RSL 14; Div 2: Concord-Burwood 22 Brighton Seagulls 18; U/16 Div 1: Renown 28 Arncliffe Scots 17; Div 2: Leichhardt Juniors 54 Brighton Seagulls 16; U/17: Kingsgrove Colts 48 Earlwood Saints 16; U/19 Div 1: Kingsgrove Colts 22 Hurstville 20; Div 2: Arncliffe Scots 28 Concord-Burwood 8.
Tennyson soccer girls are best in State
TENNYSON Tigers U/12 girls soccer team (pictured) are the toast of the district after being crowned State champions and dominating their age group in the North West Womens Football Association in 2008.
Under the guidance of co-coaches Gerard McCarthy and Steve Briscoe, this outstanding Tigers combination recently stamped themselves the best U/12 girls side in NSW after toppling Glenwood Redbacks 1-0 in the Football NSW State Cup final at Valentine Park.
Pictured back row l to r are triumphant Tigers players Laura Keane, Claudia Delic; middle Lynnette Camporeale (manager), Brianna Camporeale, Montana Meucci, Emma McCarthy, Gerard McCarthy (co-coach), Steve Briscoe (co-coach); front Madeleine Ross, Lara Salvarinas, Lara Bates, Lauren Briscoe, Emily Rosillo, Mina Dudley-Smith and Ella Serhan. Absent: Ella Spear.
In a superb team effort the Tennyson girls advanced to the final with six impressive victories before sinking the Redbacks with their all round skill and commitment.
Winning goal was scored by Madeleine Ross, who tapped in after a scorching left foot shot by Emma McCarthy went through the keeper’s hands in the early stages of the match.
This Sunday at Morrison Park Putney, the Tennyson team will be chasing a NWWFA championship title to add to its State Cup and premiership trophies.
The U/12s remain undefeated and will be joined on Grand Final day by the club’s talented U/11 and U/13 teams.
2008 has been a bumper season for the fledgling Tennyson Tigers club - finishing Club Champions; capturing the State Cup and qualifying for three Grand Finals.
Club president David Burbridge said Tigers officials are extremely pleased with the achievements of all teams in their debut season and that plans for 2009 are being put into place to build on this success.
Anyone interested can email tennysontigers@ optusnet.com.au
Junior League Grand Finals
GRAND Final fever has gripped the district with Balmain Junior League hosting Grand Finals this weekend at Leichhardt Oval.
The cream of Balmain’s emerging young talent will be on parade with action kicking off at 9am with Mini League exhibition matches. First Grand Final is scheduled for 10am between North Ryde White and Red teams in U/9 Div 2.
In other Saturday matches Holy Cross Gold meet Strathfield Raiders in U/9 Div 1 at 11am; Carlingford Cougars Blue play Leichhardt Wanderers Black in U/10 Div 2 at 12 noon; Strathfield Raiders line up against Holy Cross in U/10 Div 1 at 1pm; North Ryde v Leichhardt Juniors in U/16 Div 2 at 2pm; Strathfield Raiders Black play Carlingford Cougars in U/11 Div 2 at 3.30pm; Strathfield Raiders White tackle Concord-Burwood Blue in U/11 Div 1 at 4.30pm; Holy Cross Gold meet Concord-Burwood Blue in U/12 Div 1 at 5.30pm; North Ryde meet Five Dock RSL in Balmain U/13 decider at 6.45pm with North Ryde v Kingsgrove Colts in U/19 Div 1 the main game at 7.50pm.
In Sunday action, Shamrocks play Leichhardt Juniors in U/12 Div 2 at 8.30am; Raiders meet Hurstville United in U/13 Div 1 at 9.45am; North Ryde v Arncliffe Scots in U/14 Div 2 (11am); Five Dock RSL v Holy Cross in U/14 Div 1 (12.15pm); Shamrocks v Hurstville in U/15 Div 1 (1.30pm); Five Dock RSL square off with Renown in U/16 Div 1 at 2.45pm; while Shamrocks meet Arncliffe Scots in U/19 Div 2 main game at 4.05pm.
Dockers visit Drummoyne
After their recent narrow defeat by the Sydney Swans, players from the Fremantle Dockers were in good spirits when they visited local youngsters at an Auskick Super Clinic at Drummoyne Oval.
The players and team staff were very generous with their time and had plenty of energy for the young brigade of AFL supporters. A special signing session was organised and everything that could take a signature was presented. An open forum followed with the youngsters firing off some great questions to the players on aspects of the game and their more embarassing moments.
The visit was oganised by the Fremantle Football Club as part of the Community Partnership Programme between the Balmain Dockers Football club.
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.auFor further details contact Roy Maggio 0418 299 347.
Power AFL Anniversary
Drummoyne Power AFL Club is turning 10 and planned celebrations include an anniversary Dinner and Sponsors Night to be held on Friday August 29 at Canada Bay Club.
Guest speakers include super coach Kevin Sheedy AM and AFL Hall of Fame legend Harry Beitzel. Tickets $65 per head or tables of ten for $650 include dinner and drinks.
Memorabilia auction and raffle prizes feature a 2008 AFL Grand Final package including airfares and accommodation.
All welcome. Inquiries Drummoyne JAFC president Darren Lewtas 0414 847 959 or www.drummoynepower.com
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Tigers at SCG
SYDNEY Tigers Cricket Club will conduct a Take to the Turf Open Day on Saturday August 30 at the Sydney Cricket Ground outdoor nets.
Training for the men’s grade teams is scheduled between 9.30am and 12 noon with women’s training set down from 1.30pm to 3pm.
Ten lucky TWT readers who are keen cricketers between the ages of 10 and 14 will get an opportunity to train with the Tigers Academy squad at the SCG nets from 12 noon to 1.30pm.
TO WIN just answer the following question: What are the colours of the Sydney Tigers Cricket Club?
Send your answers to David Kelly on david@tigers.org.au
The first ten people with the correct answers will be declared winners and invited on the day.
Athletes on track for success
RYDE Little Athletics are gearing up for another season of track and field competition at Dunbar Park in Sobraon Road Marsfield.
And being an Olympic year, they are hoping for a bumper season.
Principal aim of the Centre is to provide fun and fitness through athletics competition for all of their members in a family atmosphere.
The centre competes on Saturday mornings with the first day of the new season being set down for September 6. Registration for this season will be held on Sunday August 24 in the Scout hall, Agincourt Road, Marsfield between 10am and 2pm.
Boys and girls aged 3-18 years compete in a structured programme of sprints, middle distance and hurdles.
Long, triple and high jump, shot put and discus provide a complete range of athletic experience.
Emphasis is on improving the young athlete’s personal performance week to week, but there is also a range of competition inter-club events that lead to the State Championships.
Last season was most fruitful for the Ryde club with plenty of representative success at Zone, Regional and State Carnivals.
At the Club’s Presentation Day earlier this year, Patrick Kelland became the first ever recipient of the Trent Whalan True Blue Medal.
Pictured are trophy winners back row: Justin Sunderland, joint winner of U7 to U11 Lyn Crawford All Round Trophy; Edward Penrose, joint winner of David Lewis Middle Distance Trophy; Mikayla Mestousis, winner of the Merryn Aldridge Sprints Trophy and joint winner of the U7 to U11 Lyn Crawford All Round Trophy; front Trent Whalan, former RLA athlete and Patrick Kelland, winner of Trent Whalan True Blue Medal and the U12 to U15 Ryde Sports Foundation All Round Trophy.
Other winners were Aidan Rice and Maddison Lynch (Scullion Award); Nina Osada-Phornsiri, winner of Macquarie Sport Scene Hurdles trophy; Tara Vance, joint winner of David Lewis middle distance trophy; Nicola Bowtell, winner of Shannon Arnott single most outstanding performance.
For further details contact Ryde Little Athletics Club on 0412 202 703.
Mid week Triples Zone 10 success
North Ryde RSL No 2 Mid Week Triples team that won this year’s Zone 10 C Grade competition. Pictured are Brian Long, manager Ron Freeman, Bob McIntyre, Ron Baker, Ted Candrick, Dave Baker, Jimmy Glen, Bernie Egan, Club president Merv Davies, Jim French, Don Hope. Absent Geoff Lucas. After some strong games during the home and away rounds the team won the section despite losing their last home game.They progressed and won their post section game against Cheltenham before edging out The Hills in a semi final. In the final against Dural Country Club the three teams played their best bowls of the series to win the title in emphatic style.
Refs Night
BALMAIN Rugby League Referees Association will hold its Awards Night on Saturday September 6 at Balmain Leagues Club from 6.30pm.
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