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Nagambie Men’s Golf News

A great turn out of twenty nine keen golfers contested the much sought a er Waterboy Cup were greeted with perfect conditions for scoring. With the run back in the course it brings the ‘juicy’ handicapped golfers have plenty of opportunities as shown in this weeks results.

David Fullager managed to survive a three way countback from visitor Mark Hannigan and president Je Lodding a er all three compiled an impressive 38 points. Dave thanked Peter Lawrence and ‘other’ playing partners for their assistance throughout the round.

All nearest the pins went o with Jeremy Ezard capturing the third, Joe Labas driving one onto the eighth, John Hurley narrowly getting the job done on 13 and Wayne LeCerf nearing perfection by stu ng it to two feet on 16. anks to Lindsay Hall for his sponsorship and ongoing support of the Waterboy Cup.

Our pennant team once again travelled to Tatura and a er a bit of reshu ing of the side due to some unavailability, managed to secure a tie 2.5 – 2.5. A great result against the highly fancied Shepparton side and the best start to the season for some time with 2 wins and a draw from 3 games. Captain Galvo has the boys ring!January 23rd

Next week is a stroke round and the third event of the summer trophy, Je Lodding in the o ce and Ben Cassar in the bar.

January 16th ird place also required a countback on plus 2 with visiting golfer Joe Cahir getting the nod over Paul Cox. Nearest the pins were Cox with a quality strike into the strong wind on the third, Joe Labas judging the bounce well to claim the eighth and Jeremy Ezard knocking it to a foot on the 16 th a er clubbing up.

Strong and blustery conditions greeted the players on Sunday for everyone’s favourite Par event.

Despite the strong winds, a good mix of visitors and Nagambie regulars turned out, thankful for some respite from the heatwave that has been the week so far. is didn’t deter Rhys Shephard and playing partner Peter Lawrence from a hot battle of their own, resulting in a need for a countback to decide the day’s winner. Rhys came out on top with a back nine to savour with two birdies and a plus 4, giving him a total of plus 6 for the day. A thrilled Rhys thanked playing partner Peter and the ground sta for the quality of the greens that helped him secure the victory.

Our pennant side travelled to Hill Top for what was going to be a pivotal match facing the always strong Numurkah out t. Our boys battled hard all day and hung in to claim a narrow victory 3.5 to 1.5, maintaining their undefeated start to the season.

January 9th

Twenty two golfers took to the course for a Stablefordcompetition in warm conditions. With the course running hard and fast, keeping the ball straight was essential for good scoring.

Following on from his winning form from the Cross Country has seen Shaun Spicer continue on his winning way and claim victory with a great score of 41 points. Solid ball striking and constantly getting up and down around the greens a feature of his round. Falling agonizingly short for the second week in a row was Graham Keogh with 40 points. ird place was decided by a three way countback with Joe Labas getting the nod over Peter Lawrence and Michael Roberts with all three players on 39 points.

Nearest the pins were Peter Lawrence on the third, which resulted in a 2 for 5. Michael Roberts with a crisp iron strike managed to hold one on the eight and sixteenth was Wayne LeCerf with a bullet like strike.

Summer pennant also kicked o with our men heading o to Numurkah and returning triumphantly with a 3/2 win, a great start to the season.

January 2nd

Nagambie golf is back in full swing for 2023 a er a short festive season break it was back to business with a monthly medal on the rst day of the new year, 25 golfers fronted in perfect summer conditions and good scoring was on show. Winning the monthly medal a er surviving a narrow countback and producing the best net score on the course for a long time was Peter Lawrence ring 9124-67 a faultless round for Lawrence saw the putter run hot and few mistakes on the day. Runner up is becoming a habit for Chris Roberts with the dressmaker putting on all the nishing touches ready for the nal tting and the big day, the bridesmaid moniker is well and truly Roberts with another second place with 92-25-67. Rounding out the top three was the President's protege Rhys Shepherd coming up a little short with 96-28-68 for claiming a third monthly medal. e nearest the pin prizes went to Chris Roberts with a belter into the 3rd, Graeme Galvin ri ed one onto the 8th. David Love played a glorious iron onto the 13th and Jeremy Ezard oating it onto the 16th.

Nagambie Womens Golf

Wednesday 18th January

No completion due to the weather conditions.

Chicken Run Results ursday 19th January ere were 23 players brave enough to test their skills in the windy conditions. Chris Roberts was the winner with 43/31/23 net and R/U was Shaun Spicer 42/32/22 net. TerryClonan took the only N/P on the16th.

Nagambie Cricket Club

Junior teams lead the way after the Christmas break

New recruits, plenty of numbers at training and e junior teams lead the way a er the Christmas break with both the under 16 and under 14 sides registering wins and remaining atop the ladder. Last week the under 16 team played second placed Northerners in an enthralling 20/20 match, the winner qualifying for the 20/20 nal on Australia Day. Batting rst Northerners were restricted to 6 for 86 a er some disciplined bowling and elding. Nagambie were in command at 2 for 51 but the loss of ve wickets for 17 runs le the match in the balance. e Ezard brothers combined with a match winning 30 run partnership. Blake remained 34 not out whilst Ryan contributed a valuable 13 not out. e 20/20 nal on ursday is against Waaia as is the regular season semi nal on February 3.

e under 14 team had a comfortable victory versus Karramomus. Campbell Baker top scored with 40 not out , Austin Morris 29 not out and Flynn Bush 26 in an imposing total of 5 for 187. Younger brother Xavier Bush led the attack with gures of 2 for 13 in the Karramomus score of 7 for 115. Two matches remain before a home semi nal on February 19.

Congratulations to Archie Harrison and Ryan Ezard on their selection in the Cricket Shepparton teams in the recent Northern Rivers Country Week carnival. Shepparton defeated Bendigo by 49 runs in the under 14 nal with Archie contributing with bat and ball throughout the week. Ryan was one of the leading wicket takers in the under 13 team.

It was a clash of the top two teams in the E grade game versus Katandra which was an exciting high scoring match. Jeremy Ezard batted throughout the innings remaining not out 100 in a score of 4 for 190. Trent Gladwin smashed 30 and Archie Harrison continued his good form with 26 not out. Katandra were in early trouble but some late big hitting by another unbeaten century maker and a thirty run last wicket partnership led Katandra to victory. Tyler Ritchie 2 for 33 and Ryan Ezard 3 for 33 were the best of the bowlers. e loss sees Nagambie slip to third position with four matches remaining before nals.

In the B grade match versus Kyabram Jesse Rule top scored with 25 in the 96 run Nagambie total. Kyabram were always in command but lost three late wickets in their winning 6 for 97 score. A er three successive losses the B team has dropped out of the nals for the rst time this season and sit in seventh place. In a very competitive grade there are seven teams vying for the last four nals positions. e A grade side has played one match since the Christmas break a er a heat out non match and a bye in the last fortnight. Sitting in eighth position they need to win at least four of their remaining ve matches to have a chance of nals action.

e Reverse Draw evening was well attended and many thanks to all who purchased and sold tickets. Event organiser, and last year's winner Stef Gattuso, almost went back to back but Alison Biggs was the popular winner.

A date to keep in mind is Saturday February 11 the second Nagambie Pink Stumps Day with all proceeds going to the McGrath Foundation. e venue is the Nagambie Recreation Reserve from 2.00pm to 5.30pm , cost $50 includes a ernoon tea, drink on arrival, guest speakers, photo booth, silent auctions, ra es and entertainment. Remember to wear a splash of pink, for further information or bookings contact Sharay on 0447841455. Forgot to mention there will also be a cricket match in the background.

(image) YOUNG GUNS. RYAN EZARD AND ARCHIE HARRISON.

Avenel Bowls Club

MIDWEEK PENNANT – Division 3 e next game for division 3 is at home against Shepparton Park.

Avenel are now in third place on the ladder a er a three rink win at home against Mooroopna Golf, 16 –98 to 0 – 47.

Kick starting the game with a ve, Fay Hateley, Kate Donovan, Grace Kenworthy, Noel Slater (s) never lost lead in a strong overall team performance. With a 24 shot lead at the lunch break, they increased the lead to nish o with a 27 shot win, 40 - 13.

Charlie Kemp, Rusty Schwab, Spud Furletti, Dennis McGregor (s) won the rst seven ends to be up 14 –0. From there it was a clinical performance as they surged ahead with a comfortable win 32 – 12.

Winning only six ends from the seventeen ends played before the lunch break, Nyoli Bell, Jenny Furletti, Pam Pedder, Geo Hateley (s) were twelve down, but not out. In a determined come back they scored sixteen shots to Mooroopna Golf’s two over the last eight ends to claim a come from behind victory 26 – 22.

MIDWEEK PENNANT – Division 5 e next game for division 5 is away against Euroa.

A 12 – 47 to 2 - 35 win away against Violet Town has rmed up second place on the ladder for Avenel.

Winning nine consecutive ends mid game set up solid victory for Marg Harrison, Marion Gittus, Glen Bell, Graham Lewis (s) A een shot win, 29 – 14 was reward for e ort and steered Avenel to an overall win.

Ruth King, Robyn Hyland, Ruth Underwood, Graeme Toy (s) were in chase mode all day and came within in one shot of drawing even on the 18th end. However Violet Town held on for a three shot win 21 - 18.

WEEKEND PENNANT - Division 3 & 7

Matches were not played last Saturday due to extreme heat across the Goulburn Valley playing area.

Next Saturday division 3 play Rushworth at home and division 7 play Eildon away.

Last Sunday, the Ladies and Mens Club Championship nal for season 2022/23 was played in near perfect conditions. e Mens nal was played for the third year in a row between Noel Slater and Geo Hateley. e winner this season and Mens club champion is Noel Slater.

Nagambie Petanque

Our Club was successful in getting a Strathbogie Shire Grant for $5000, we are very appreciative to the Shire for this recognition of our sport, and the encouragement to raise the pro le of our Club. We have now had the resurfacing done at our piste thanks to Sanderson Landscaping and also Chris Anderson for further supply of stones. We will be levelling and watering to create our new playing surface and this work will be completed by the time we have our Nagambie Cup Mixed Doubles Competition on Sunday, 2nd April, 2023. is will be attended by up to 50 people from local and surrounding areas, and brings in visitors to the area.

anks again to the Shire for enabling this improvement, we are very grateful and hope that we can encourage other players to come and join us in this sport.

Our Club is always looking for more members, it is a great social game, and caters for all abilities and ages. We are a very friendly, welcoming club and would ensure you enjoy the great game if you come for a try, we meet at our piste area behind the Recreation Reserve on ursday and Sunday at 3pm. Call Jill for further information, 0419 567 580