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TRADITIONALLY, these two teams play out gripping contests, which go down to the wire. Just to illustrate, while Mallala has had most of the results go in its favour over the past two years, no game had a margin of more than about four goals. It seems no matter where they are on the ladder, both sides roll up to play and Saturday should be no different. The Roosters’ first quarter on Saturday was scintillating stuff and once they got a run on, it was harder to stop than a Bill Lawry blood nose. A forward line featuring Tallan Leighton, Lee Allmond, Dylan Wise, Andrew Hardiman and resting ruckman, Ben Slattery, functions beautifully. Hardiman actually leads the league in goal kicking, with 17 majors for the year so far. He works hard up the ground and is fierce around the contests, not shy of taking a contested grab as well. No doubt one of the Cawrse boys will get the job on him this weekend. Mallala arrive fresh and buoyant from the bye. Not to put the

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mockers on him but we should see a return of Jason Earl to the midfield for this one. The midfield battle should be a cracker too, with Earl, Liam Whitwell and Joel Montgomerie for Mallala, all going head to head with Ned Seccafien, Ben Spiteri and the Hines boys for Two Wells. Expect another close one, although the Simon Feast factor in the ruck will be tough for Mallala to cover.

Balaklava v United

“DANGER Will Robinson” blurts that annoying robot from Lost in Space to Balaklava coach, Stuart Lamond, in the lead up to his team’s clash with bottom-placed United at Ralli Park on Saturday. It was about 12 months ago the Peckers were cruising after a great win over Mallala and waltzed into a match against the Tigers the following week, only to have the two points stripped from them in emphatic style. The Tigers are very

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Sparked by the allure of a Goldney Welding Trophy, no less than 25 players stormed the greensward last Saturday, some also intent on getting round one of both the President’s and Captain’s Trophies played and won. In the A Grade, the indomitable Doug Taylor surged home, clutching a sodden Stableford score of 39 points and so streeting a field of comparatively decrepit, rumpled dotards. Of these creaking wrecks, Jimmie Breuer (38) limped into 2nd place and Bill Parkin (36) 3rd, leaving the following ruins to litter the landscape: M. Loy (34), W. Lokan (33), W. Nagle (33) and M. Hameister (28). The B Grade field was belted into submission by John Michael (40 points), who bludgeoned Bill Goudie (35) into 2nd place and grounded the aspirations of Graham “Emu” Ackland (33). Left to ponder their golfing futures with contristation were D. Rodgers (331), Barrie Michael (31), A. Henstridge (30), W. Berry (27), D. Trickett (27), A. Manuel (26), S. Jonas (25) and Joan Anderson (24). Rick Campbell creamed the C Grade with 39 points, subduing Greg Sonntag’s 38 and mincing Malcolm Liptrop’s valiant 37. Left to feign interest in reading their tattered copies of “The Nursing Mother” were S. Davey (35), P. Friedrichs (27), Jill Taylor (23) and Moya Hayes (22). Greg Sonntag claimed the day’s sole Birdie, along with a handy Nearest The Pin at the 3rd, while NTPs were also won by Mark Loy (2nd) and Scott Davey at both the 8th and 15th. Golfer of the Winter points went to Goldney Welding Trophy winner John Michael, who got 6, while Rick Campbell was handed 5, Doug Taylor 4, Jimmie Breuer 3, Greg Sonntag 2 and remaining gormless oiks, 1 each. This weekend we’ll amass for the Mark’s Meats Trophy, a Stroke round, to be started by Wayne “Wallaby Shanks” Nagle, with Dr. Mark ”Loin Chops” Loy serving as remedial apothecary at the 19th. We’ll also offer a Sunday comp. the following day.

HWE v Virginia

n tiger Adrian Mills is in form and will need close attention this Saturday when United take on the Peckers. much a similar side to that which rolled Balaklava last season, Adrian Mills particularly prominent in that game. The midfielder had a swag of touches and kicked a couple of goals to top off a brilliant, match-winning performance. He also collected the three Plains Producer medal votes for best afield. Mills’ form is returning and will need

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Thursday May 10– 2nd Par competition. A Grade winner: M Hayes -3, runner-up: J Bruer -4 on count back from N Taylor -4. B Grade winner: J Hoskin -1, runnerup: R Jenkins -4. C Grade winner: S Friedrichs +4, runner-up: F Williams -4. Thursday May 17 – 2nd Stableford competition. Starters C Taylor & J Hoskin. Friday May 18 – Balaklava Ladies Open Day.

BLYTH

Mens Results May 13, Stroke competition, sponsor Hitch Freightlines: R Lamond 74/64, D Paynter 93/65, P Agnew 95/65, C Walkley 98/65, H Wandel 91/66, G Mugge 85/67, M Williams 83/67, I Zweck 95/68, T Eime 95/69, A Hentschke 93/71, J Hogan 94/71, B Spinks 107/71, K Steele 76/73, D Smith 99/75, D VanRuth 118/82, D Jakeway 95/85, J Greet 116/87. Skins No16- Jackpot, NTP No 17- G Mugge. May 20 – Stableford competition, sponsored by Clare Auto Centre. May 27 – Par competition, Harry Stopp Memorial; Stopp Family. Ladies Results May 9, Stroke competition, sponsored by Taminga Hotel: D Wandel 93/65, J Wandel 112/71, K Mugge 94/73,J Zweck 91/76. 9 Hole- L Randolph 57/37, A Harrison 66/43, H Williams 71/48. Skins No4- Jackpot, Raffle- J Zweck. May 16 – Most Drives on fairway/ Stroke, sponsored by Patron Lois PrattHostess Lois Pratt. May 23 – Secret Holes/Stroke, sponsored by Kelvin Grove Olives, Hostess Kerryn Mugge.

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John Gardner, a former club President, has made a great return to competition golf after many years away from the game, having some good nett scores over the past couple of weeks. On Thursday he won the Stableford event with a credible 44 points. Veteran Ian Rohde came in second on a countback from Cliff Applebee(3rd), both with 42 pts. Others to make to make the cut in a

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playing in town with the WWT Eagles under 18s, while defender, Scott Farrell, missed through a hamstring strain and Shane Farley was rested. Ruiz should return Saturday, while Farley and Farrell will be tested at training this week. Expect the Tigers to come out hard again, so the Peckers can’t afford to be slightly complacent.

close attention from the Peckers’ midfield. Whether Hayden Walker is rubbed out by the tribunal tonight will also be important, as his opposing number, Will Banton, has been rucking beautifully for the Tigers. It would put a lot of the workload on Justin Walker to carry this weekend. Balaklava had three changes to its team that played Two Wells last week, Chad Ruiz

THE smaller confines of Port Wakefield oval will tighten this contest right up, likely to play in favour of Virginia. The big bodies around the stoppages, such as Graham Rigney and Matthew Young, tend to be hard to shift off the ball, feeding runners like Troy Wilkey, Ben Russell and Rocky Perre. However, the Eagles had a great win over the Rams at Port Wakefield last year, Todd Twelftree and Lee Belperio both prominent. Twelftree and Belperio are again showing good form, despite the Eagles’ poor run of results to date. Rams full forward, Brendon Niklaus, was kept to only two goals that game, if the HWE defence can repeat that,

field of 30 players: Len Usher 40, Rex Mortimer, Colin Doudle 39, Ron Smith, Noel Stringer, Dennis Hawke 38, Gary Woods, Doug Cooper, Anton Noack, John Riley 37, Roger Hahn 36, Ian Ferguson, Dave Russell, Ed Manning, Ross Heinze,George Dahlitz 35. Birdies: Len Usher 11th and 17th, Dave Russell 2nd and 11th, Rex Mortimer 11th, Colin Doudle 2nd and 14th, Roger Hahn 17th. NTPs: Ron Smith 12th, Colin Doudle 14th. Craig Doudle showed some of the form he had when he was club champion, and had a lower handicap to win Saturday’s stroke competition with a nett 61. Taking second spot was club tree advisor, Bradley Zerna on a countback from Wally Jackson, both with 64. A GRADE: Craig Doudle 61, Bradley Zerna 64, Wim Van Pelt 65, Dave Russell 68, Len Usher, John Mitchell 71. B grade: Neville Durdin, Rex Mortimer 67, Bob Hinderwell 68, George Dahlitz, Roland Pawlak 70. C GRADE: Wally Jackson 64, John Gardner 66. Birdies: Craig Doudle 14th and 16th, Bradley Zerna 8th and 9th, Roger Hahn 1st and 4th, Wim Van Pelt, Neville Durdin 9th. NTPs: Bradley Zerna 9th, Ron Smith 4th, Len Usher 12th and 14th.

OWEN

Saturday May 12, five players went out to play a Stableford competition. Winner was Peter Sullivan with 43 points, 2nd was Len Beaty with 38 points. Other scores: Ron Page 33 points, Kathy Harkness 27 points and Jake Harkness 33 points. Next week – Stableford. New members welcome, tee off 12.30pm.

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Saturday May 12, Stableford. A Grade: M Norman 44, M Day 43, D Hannaford 41. B Grade: T Steel 41, T Peek 41, K Behn 41. NTP 3/12: D Hannaford. NTP 5/14: J Tucker. Next week – Stroke first qualifying round of club championships.

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they’re in with a show. Virginia has been slightly under-strength in recent weeks, with ongoing niggling injuries keeping a few players out of the team. Defenders, Devon Oliver and Nathan Warren, are also yet to play this season for the Rams. With a few players filling in those positions from the reserves perhaps leaves a few chinks in the Virginia armour but whether the Eagles can isolate that

advantage is a separate issue all together. The HWE lads have a fair share of injury concerns of their own, however, with the right mentality, planning and execution, anything’s possible. Matthew Bryant is in good form in front of the sticks, he faces one of the league’s best defenders in Virginia’s Adrian Mark on Saturday too. It should be a great mini-battle between those two.

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Balaklava $1.09 v United $6.50 Two Wells $1.90 v Mallala $1.90 Virginia $1.07 v HWE $8.80 This week’s special BALAKLAVA’S Hayden Walker will face the APFL tribunal tonight after being sent off against Two Wells on Saturday. Given his tribunal record is about as clean as a coal miner’s jock strap, it’s likely a suspension will follow. If he gets two weeks, the next game he could be playing is the association match on June 9. If he is selected and chooses not to play, as Walker did last year, he could be suspended again for the following week, potentially meaning he doesn’t return until round 10, June 23. When will Walker play his next game? This week against United - $20 Association game, June 9 - $1.42 Round 10, June 23 - $2.70

Saturday May 12 Stableford, sponM.Davies, J.Weir, 10) R.Grigg, S.Grigg, sored by Wheatsheaf Hotel, Virginia. L.Grafton, 15) -. A fine but windy day with plenty of Pro’s Approach: Robert Thompson. run on the course presented for the 24 NAGA: Ian Clark. Meat trays: Shorty players who fronted up. Paul, P,Shields, Rabbitt. It was a stableford round, first round Next week – Stroke, Monthly Medal. of the Presidents Trophy, with many fine – Russell Grigg, TWGC Handicapper scores. John Ball made a welcome return to the winner’s circle in A Grade with a solid 41, even allowing for his failure to May 8 was warm and windy for the score on his favourite hole, the 5th. Out Aileen Oliver Medley. Julie Holland won of bounds perhaps with the drive?! with nett 65, Judie Frost was runner-up Les Grafton was 2nd with 40 points with 72 nett. Elaine Grigg had the longoff his 12 handicap, and Russell Grigg est drive on 5 and Helen Johnson had 3rd with 39. a birdie on 15. B Grade saw Rabbitt romp it in with NTP: J Holland 1 and 12, K Stubing 44 points, a loss of 2 off his handicap, as 6. Gobblers: T Perry and H Johnson. well as another meat tray. Highlight would have to be a 4 for 5 on the par 5 13th.. Michael Davies and Hans Linford, both with 40, took the minor placings. C Grade was another high scoring affair, with Tim Clifton winning – 45 points – from James Results from Saturday May 12. Weir with 42 and Ian Telfer 40. 25 target dbl barrell compulsory There were 2 matchplays today. Paul divide: A; G Hopgood, J Gilbert , A ZuShields defeated Bingo Barns 3 up, and panic 25/25. B; W Spackman 25/25. C; Hans Linford defeated Ian Clark 6/4. J Boland 25/25. Next week – stroke round, monthly 50 target state night continental chammedal and Bob Oxlade Trophy. pionship: AA; A Zupanic 50/50, 2nd; G Two Wells scores can be seen at: Gilbert 49/50. A; J Gilbert 46/50, 2nd; G http://www.twowellsgolfclub.com.au/ Hopgood 44/50. B; W Spackman 38/50, Results 2nd; V Petraccaro 37/50. C; B Bates A Grade: 41 J.Ball, 40 L.Grafton, 40/50, 2nd; G Boland 33/50. 39 R.Grigg, 35 Stuart Grigg, 34 A.Paul, Overall High Gun in ‘B’ W SpackR.Thompson, 32 R.Hogg. man 63/75. B Grade: 44 Rabbitt, 40 M.Davies, Next shoot Monday June 11, 2012. H.Linford, 39 A.Baker, 38 P.Shields, 33 I.Smith, 31 S.Kelly, 29 I.Clark. C Grade: 45 T.Clifton, 42 J.Weir, 40 I.Telfer, 39 J.Harrison., 38 J.Spackman, 36 D.Smith, 33 B.Barns, 32 J.Boon, 30 D.Thompson. Long Drives: A – Rob Thompson, B – P.Shields, Sunday MAY 20, 2012 C – J.Weir. NTPs: 1) R.Thompson, 2) 12 noon shot gun start - 4 person ambrose I.Telfer, 6) H.Linford, • 18 Holes plus BBQ at Balaklava Golf Club 11) H.Linford, 12) -, • Members $10, Non members $15 15) R.Thompson. • Enquires 0418 806 747 Birdies: 1) -, 7)

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