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Dubbo Photo News September 24-30, 2020
First Macquarie 18s team set for League Tag raid By GEOFF MANN THE Macquarie Raiders were one of the pioneers of Group XI league tag, completing an unbeaten season in 2011; the Raidettes are aiming to repeat the feat in Forbes on Sunday. “What a crazy year it’s been! From having footy, to no footy, to maybe having footy, to thinking YES our amazing club can get sorted and offer footy to not only our 18s boys but to form the very first Macquarie Raidettes under 18s league tag team,” team manager Sue Egan proclaimed. “And did we mention, the first Group XI club to bite the bullet in the ground-breaking new comp for girls 18 and under.” Sue counts herself lucky enough to be heading into her third grand final with many of her players. “Funnily enough, some as Raiders, some who were playing for other clubs. This team has plenty of big match experience and
Pictured are, back: Mel Singh Trainer, Brian Furner Trainer- assistant coach, Brooklon Attwater, Paycee Cubby, Eva Laird, Maya Bayliss, Bindi Shaw, Payton Reynolds (C), Jessica Keogh, Susanne Egan Trainer- Manager, Kaitlyn Mason (coach) Front: Taneka Todhunter, Alison Toohey, Millie Smith, Mariah Delany, Ebony Furner, Isabella Attwater, Haylee Burton, Millah Phillips, Bailee Griffiths, Elouisa Purtell. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
fingers crossed, we can all be on the winning side (together) on Sunday.” Coach Kaitlyn Mason was one of the “Originals” in 2011. Now she’s
returned to her roots. “Kaitlyn’s played another massive part in Raidettes’ history. She was a key to Macquarie’s unbeaten run through the competi-
tion against Forbes and Parkes. Those teams laid the platform for the growth of league tag in Group XI. She’s now played a hand in the first 18s side and we’re hop-
Time to congratulate X-CELLERATE Contributed by ALLISON HARLAND X-CELLERATE is a brand-new club this year to play in the Dubbo Netball competition and it looks like the girls know how to celebrate as well as play netball. Officially the Division 3 premiership winners 2020 they celebrated their win with coach Jason Chatfield who copped the drink bucket after winning their grand final. X-CELLERATE are, (pictured), back row, Marley Michael, Ashlin Snuggs, Xanthie Chatfield, Sienna Marchant, Kiesha Rusten & Coach Jason Chatfield, and front row, Gracie Harland, Tully Pittock, Andi Francisco, Lexie Steimel, Tekeyah Swadling. Rawson Homes 2020 Premiership Division 3 Winners X-cellerate Renegades defeated Macquarie Mystics 50. X-CELLERATE are a brand new club to the Dubbo Netball Association with three teams entered
HERE COME THE OLD JOKERS CYMS Old Boys have returned to the Pastoral for the popular Thursday night Joker Draw. The joker did not go off and will be having the draw each Thursday from 6pm to 7pm. This week $12,500. Pictured are, back: Kel Brown, Barry O’Connor, Bryan O’Sullivan, Chris Ferguson, Andrew Hamblin, Brett Patterson (behind bars), Dennis Jasprizza, Mick Linnane, Phil Palmer, Gary Brown, Craig Johnson, Rick O’Dea. Front: Tom Gray, Greg Pilon, Mark Porter, Tony Bartnik, Ron Sheridan, Chris Morris, Pat O’Dea. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
in different Grades. And all made the finals. The under 10’s White grade saw the X-CELLERATE Cobra’s win the premiership for their grade as well. There is certainly a story to be told with this new exciting Club and the fantastic Coach to all grades, Jason Chatfield.
ing that other Group XI clubs see there’s a massive opportunity to add an extra grade of league tag next year or shortly after.” Sue says the Raidettes parents and supporters have been amazing. “We’ve traveled a whopping 3000km in just eight rounds of footy. The fact that not one of these games were at home shows the tremendous support the Raidettes have garnered.” 2020 has seen Macquarie welcome Brian Furner as assistant coach and trainer while Mel Singh has come on board as the sports trainer. “Furns pesters us into staying focussed and having fun; Mel makes sure the players are ready to take the paddock each week.” The Macquarie Raidettes and CYMS Fishies carry Dubbo’s hopes in Sunday’s deciders. Both matches will be live streamed on the Western Rams Facebook page.