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Dubbo Photo News May 3-9, 2018
SPORT
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Eels celebrate success at Men of League Bowls Day FORMER Parramatta players Neville Glover and Dennis Mount were special guests at the annual Men of League (MOL) Bowls Day on Saturday that was tagged city and the bush. Neville Glover, 122 games, 2 Tests, NSW and City Firsts, was a born and bred city bloke who spent much of his working life in the country; Dennis Mount grew up in Gravesend, then played for Warialda and Country Firsts, before spending three years at the Eels in the early ‘70s. Both agreed it was tough being Parramatta supporters however their blow was softened on Sunday when the “slipperies” made it back-to-back wins. 100 players from as far afield as the Central Coast and Hawks Nest laid down bowls on a perfect autumn day. The fun format evoked plenty of cheerful banter and “The Mexicans” (pictured) were recognised for their “flair” at the postbowls luncheon. St George Illawarra CEO Brian
Johnstone, a Dunedoo Swans junior, provided two much-sought-after auction items – a 2018 Red V Dragons guernsey complete with the competition-leading team’s signatures, and a day in the Presidents Lounge at a home game of choice with former captains and St George-Illawarra stars. With nominations, dinner collection, raffles and auction, another outstanding amount of funds has been raised for the Men of League Foundation. The funds go to support league lovers like Jamison Leeson and her family who are now benefitting from the generosity of our western community and the Foundation. Jami and her mum and sister were at the Bowls Day selling tickets. Neville Glover shared his tales on the wing playing outside Peter Sterling, Brett Kenny, Steve Ella, Mick Cronin and with Eric Grothe (Snr) on the other side. He knows western NSW intimately after 36 years in the police service, the last 20 years or so as Police Prosecutor
across the North-West. Dennis Mount recalled working on the family farm around Warialda, his three years playing under former Forbes Test star Ron Lynch and Eugowra and Kangaroos legend Ian Walsh. At 13 stone (approx 85kg), he was pitted in the front row against the likes of Beetson, Sattler and Lurch O’Neill but held
his own. His hooker was John McMartin and future Test star, Bob “The Bear” O’Reilly. Neville is to receive his OAM for services to the community through policing, charity work and rugby league. He attends hundreds of functions each year but declared, unashamedly, “this was the best Bowls Day I have ever been to”!
Annual Men of League (MOL) Bowls Day: “The Mexicans” were recognised for their “flair” at the postbowls luncheon. Pictured are Bill & Marolyn Lyon with Robyn & Dennis Mount.
BOWLS
Noel Sloane Junior Pairs JUNIOR bowlers from all over NSW converged on Club Dubbo for the annual Juniors’ Classic during the school holidays. Teams from St John’s Park, Cabramatta, Raymond Terrace, Dapto, Warilla, Gunnedah, Armidale, Tamworth, Kurri, Kurri, Camden, Glenbrook, Henty, Wagga RSL, Wee Waa competed with pairs from Zone 4 clubs Gulgong, Blayney, Molong, Trangie, Nyngan, Coonabarabran, Mudgee, Dubbo Railway and local club West Dubbo. “It was a massive effort from parents who transported the young bowlers to the tournament. We had 29 teams involved over the two days in beautiful Dubbo weather,’ an obviously happy Club Dubbo Bowls Manager, Anthony Brown said. “Both sections came down to wire for the prize money!” 14 & Under Division; West Dubbo team was the first from the host club to win the title! Winners ($700) – Justin Walsh & Dorian Abel (West Dubbo) 5 wins + 49 Runner up ($500) – Zoe & Tara Stewart (West Tamworth) 5 wins + 44 Third ($300) – Tom Rich & Brendan Stokes (Mudgee, Raymond Terrace) 5 wins + 43
Fourth ($200) – Zoe & Zack Nichols (Raymond Terrace) 5 wins + 38 Fifth ($150) – Leo Hall & Dustyn Allen (Wee Waa) 4.5 wins + 39 Sixth ($100) – Trae Smith & Sam Bowman (Nyngan, Coonabarabran) 4 wins + 40 15 to 18 years Winners ($700) – Caleb Cameron & Tom Bowman (Gunnedah / Coonabarabran) 5 wins + 49 Runner up ($500) – Chole & Tailor Appleby (Kurri Kurri) 5 wins + 42 Third ($300) – Mia Hotson & Kane Shorter (Camden / Glenbrook) 5 wins + 47 Fourth ($200) – Sam Harrison & Heath Walker (Henty / Wagga RSL) 4 wins + 41 Fifth ($150) – Tyson Arneman and J Rumble (Dapto / Warilla) 4 wins + 38 Sixth ($100) – Daniel Ford and Matthew Swann (Cabramatta / St Johns Park) 4 wins +37 Club Dubbo Bowls Manager Anthony Brown expressed his thanks to all Club Dubbo staff (Greenkeepers, Bar, Bistro) plus Junior committee and Parents, the West Dubbo Men’s Committee headed by President Brian Jones, Bruce Baker and Michael Smith as well as Bowls NSW Junior Selector (John Rodis) for their assistance over the tournament.
15 to 18 years players
14s winners with Club Dubbo President Brian Jones
Above: 14 years and under players
16s winners with Brian Jones
Ducks treading water till the return of the pond! THE Dubbo Ducks are spending more time on the floor and in the club these days as the closure of their cherished pool – hopefully temporarily – has had them quacking like mad. That all changes on Saturday, May 26, with the annual Presentations. The function at the RSL starts with drinks at 6 and dinner at 7 in a night that promises to have “many surprises”! Contact Tony Wall for more details.