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Wednesday April 27, 2016
Fun in the sun at Bombala’s Anzac Family Sports Day
The traditional Anzac Family Sports Day followed Bombala’s local commemorations on Monday, April 25, many went straight from the cenotaph to the Bombala Exhibition Ground for a bite to eat and some active fun. It was time to dust off the pushbike, air out those old runners, and persuade a few mates to get in on the act as team members! The Family Sports Day was high spirited outdoor entertainment for all ages, with many kicking off the cheerful afternoon with a tasty barbecue lunch and kiosk refreshments. The kids were keen to get stuck straight into the action, however, with the many foot and bike races of the day attracting a big line-up of entrants keen to have a go. If anything the novelty events proved just as popular, with everyone from the littlies to the adults keen to share a laugh in the hilarious three-legged dash, the sack races and the egg-
and-spoon. There was plenty of prizes to share throughout the events, and even the very young joined in the fun treasure hunts that took place during the afternoon. Better still, it was just $2 entry per child to enjoy all of the basic events for the entire day! When it comes to the big highlights of the sports day we have of course the famed Bukalong Mile, where teams of three cyclists took on the oval in a relay-style race for glory and impressive cash prizes. A handicap system was in place to ensure all teams got a fair shot at the title, and the big race was followed avidly by the crowd. There was also the obstacle course to tackle, with the Changi Challenge and Gallipoli Gallop seeing individuals and teams of six taking on everything from a slippery slope,
though to balance beams, a mattress mountain and tyre dashes. Once again a variety of ages were encouraged to get in and have a go, whether they prefer to compete alone or as part of a team. Meanwhile there was also be a bike wheelstand competition, a massive wood raffle benefiting the showground, and an always popular egg toss, so we had a great afternoon on our hands! Want to be a part of it next time? Then grab your bike, your helmet and your running shoes, and make your way to the Bombala Exhibition Ground following the commemoration to enjoy all the fun and games of the Anzac Family Sports Day.
Junior Bombala Heelers putting in a great effort this season
U8 Freddy Merritt playing a great game.
Delcan Brown Milo Player of the Match U7.
This Saturday the under 7’s braved a cool start up against Narooma, but that didn’t stop them playing a great game of footy! A few of our players copped some big and hard tackles but got up, wiped their tears and kept on going with smiles on their faces! These boys are improving week to week and it shows with great running and tackles, and working together as a team! A big congratulations to Declan Brown who is this week’s Milo Man Of The Match! Keep up the good work Declan!! The U8s started the game off against Narooma very strong with some great defence with Ari Sten leading the tackle count all game. Josh Tellis also very strong in defence making try saving tackles all game and slicing the opposition up earning himself two try’s for the day. The week also saw Zara Brotherton and Tanner Hurley controlling the ball play all game. Jake Brown and Freddy Merritt made some strong runs and tackles all game. Max Power a new player had a strong game all game with strong runs and was always there for defence to help which earnt him Milo Player of the Match. Well done kids. The under 9s hosted a very strong Narooma team that are very well drilled and are good in defense and attack. Narooma won the game however their coached commented on how well the Bombala team played. So far Bombala defensively are quite good. Everyone is making the effort to move forward to meet the attack, two and three every tackle. There needs to be more work on the tackle technique but that will come over time but there is plenty of effort. Tom Marsden was the stand out in defense, not that he made more tackles than everyone else but that he is tackling correctly and is great to watch. Many other players are starting to make decisions on which way to take the play and all ready to take a run. In short the whole team played really well. Fingers crossed for next week to see how things go when they have an away game in Batemans Bay. Well done under 9s. We would like to thank Foodworks and Southern Highland Contracting for sponsoring Milo Player each week. The U12s team keep improving as the weeks go by. Strong runs in the forwards, and new players to the team this year are really starting to find their feet. Best and Fairest points. 3 – Jaidyn Clear, 2- Max
smith & 1 – Stephanie Richardson The junior High Heelers faced an experienced Narooma team for their third hit out of their inaugural season. Coming off a close loss to Merimbula – Pambula two weeks previous, the young Bombala girls were looking to further improve upon the skills and plays they have been working on at training. The speed and fitness of the Narooma girls set the tone for the match and the Bombala girls were playing catch up footy from the opening minutes. Our girls were tenacious in defense, scrambling and chasing when needed. Their attack is improving every week as is their team work although this was not reflected in the score. This weeks ‘ girl of the game’ was awarded to Bree Brownlie for her impressive tagging efforts in repeat sets of six and the leadership she demonstrates on the field. The coaches award went to Crystal Goodchild who, in her very first game ever, made some impressive tags and chased all game. We look forward to hitting the training paddock hard over the next couple of weeks. On Saturday Bombala played against Narooma at home. All the under 14’s played really well with Bryson Phillips Jones scorning the first points of the game. The team continued to attack well with Blake Baldwin and Baidon Sten putting the team in good field position. The defence was strong in patches in both halves with Baidon Sten , Blake Baldwin, Chance Westaway , Reagen Hurley putting their bodies on the line . The 3 points went to Blake Baldwin 2 points went to Baidon Sten 1 points went to Lane Stevenson Man of the match went to Bryson Phillips Jones. Great effort by all see you guys next week Thank you to all the sponsors that have come on board this year Merimbula Podiatrist, Linga Longa, Franks Butchery, Bruce’s Earthmoving, Glenavon Pastoral Co., JD Interstate Transport, Foodworks, Bendoc Poll Herefords, Bombala Cycles & Chainsaws, T & J Murphy’s Transport, Envy Industries , Talbot Transport, G& R Brownlie Shearing, IGA Bombala, Guthrie Construction, D & L High Country Earthworks, Damton Farming, MCH Welding, Southern Highland Contracting, Jamieson Bros, Bombala RSL Club, Hands on Bitz & Pizza, Platypus Crush Repairs, R’N’R Massage Clinic, Bombala Bakery, Raw Strength, Palalang Meats.