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J&K Butchers and Phat Athletes through to touch finals J&K Butchers and Phat Athletes have double points. Sosie Barton, with six tries worth 12 points, earned a week off after wins in their major Georgia Boland touched down for six points and Jaxon Burke, also with six tries, did most semi final games in the Open Touch com- (3 tries) and Zoë Egan scored once. of the heavy lifting when it came to scoring petition last Thursday at Ward Oval. Kai Greenwood also ran in three tries to Haymans Snowflakes’ points. J&K Butchers narrowly accounted for DJW help Phat Athletes to the win. Rowdy Barton, Jayme Francisco, Graeme Dingoes 6-5 in their A Grade semi final. In reply, Ben Dormer (2), Lisa Dormer and Francisco, Jackson Smith and Tadgh Waugh Tries by Reynold Mugugia (2), Tadgh Nathan Prince scored for Rusty Snails. also crossed for a try each to see Haymans McMullen and Kai Taylor, along with a two In the other A Grade game last week, the Snowflakes through to the big win. point try scored by Sophie Clark (female tries minor semi final, Red Hot Chilli Steppers Haymans Snowflakes will play Rusty Snails are worth double points), helped J&K Butch- were eliminated from the competition after tomorrow night with the winner to play Phat ers to their win. they lost to DC & C Barracudas, 12-4. Athletes in next week’s B Grade final. DJW Dingoes’ points were scored by Da- Jayden Harvey led the scoring for the Barra- In tomorrow night’s A Grade game, DJW mon Bruce, Lochlan Ford, Zane Taylor and cudas with three tries, Brianna Watson scored Dingoes will attempt to beat last season’s Bridgette Negfeldt. twice and Brennah Aumua, Ash Davies, Tim champions, DC & C Barracudas, so that they Phat Athletes finished as the B Grade major Hillam and Marty Turton crossed for a try might have another crack at J&K Butchers in semi final winners after they beat Rusty each. next week’s final. Snails 11-5. For Red Hot Chilli Steppers, Neve Carter, Despite the six points difference in the final Jack Brown and Sione Fakahua scored a try scoreline, the match up on the field was pretty each. even. Gold Bars played their last game of the seaThe difference however came from the ma- son after they were eliminated from the B jority of Phat Athletes’ tries that were scored Grade competition when they lost their minor With the Cobar Yabbies Senior Men’s by their female players, which earned them semi game, 24-0, to Haymans Snowflakes. Swimming Club’s 2022/2023 season soon to finish, swimmers are desperately trying to grab the last of the championship points on offer. The final round of the ordinary season of Mad Dogs’ two points came from tries by Chris Powell and Paul Swainston were the men to beat last week with Powell earning a the Junior Touch competition was played Ryder Anderson and Ashton Dietrich. on Thursday afternoon at Ward Oval with In the 9-12 years age division, a victory last fair share of points for the night with a first the outcomes of a game in each age group week for SpongeBobs cemented their second place in the 100 metres freestyle handicapped swim and also a second place in the 50m deciding the semi final positions. place finish in the competition. A big win for the Raiders in the 13-16 years While Powerade finished on top of the lad- event. age division helped them to finish at the top of der with 14 points, SpongeBobs’ win last Swainston was also pretty hungry for points the table on 11 points. week gave them a tally of eight points and and collected plenty after he recorded a first They just pipped the Mad Dogs, also on 11 second spot over Oranges, who finished third place finish in the 30m swim and a 3rd in the 50m. points, with Raiders finishing with a better with seven points. ‘for and against’ record. SpongeBobs have been the big improvers Swainston won the 30m swim with a spot The Raiders beat the Yellow Bellies by a big this season and they displayed plenty of confi- on time ahead of Scott Toomey and Kevin 13-2 margin which helped to boost their ‘for dence last week in their 12-1 win over Red- ‘Rusty’ Mitchell who tied for second place after both finished within 0.03 seconds of and against’ tally. backs. Raiders were well-served by their try scorers Alfie Toomey led the scoring for his their nominated times. Sosie Barton and Rhylee Jeffery, who added SpongeBobs side with four touchdowns, with Matt Harland earned first place in the 50m four points each to the tally with their two Indie Burke, Addison Cull, Audrey Joseph- swim with the best time of 0.16 seconds off tries. (Female tries are worth double points.) son, Charlie Nicholson and Billy Watt each his nominated time. Axel Fairfull also scored a double for the adding a try to their final total. In reply, Mark Powell was second on 0.22 and Swainston was third with 0.25. Raiders with Drew Barton, Damon Bruce and McBride was Redbacks’ lone try scorer. Harry Cousins crossing for the extras. In tomorrow’s semi finals, Raiders will take Powell won the 100m with a time of 0.22 In reply, Toby Greenwood touched down on the Yellow Bellies and Mad Dogs will seconds off his nominated time with Dave for both of Yellow Bellies’ tries. meet Gladiators in the 13-16 years age divi- Mexted the runner-up on 0.31 and Murray Harland was further back in third place with In the other 13-16 years game, Gladiators sion. went on a rampage scoring a huge 22 points to In the 9-12 years age group, Powerade will 0.65 seconds off his nominated time. Mad Dogs two points. take on Redbacks and SpongeBobs will play Powell and Swainston teamed up to win the Brace Relay novelty event. Jaxon Burke (six tries), Maddie Bruce (4), Oranges. Rhylee Patterson (2), Jamal Eves (2) and Sky- The winners from each of the games will They finished within 0.81 seconds of their nominated time to narrowly claim the win la Fairfull scored for Gladiators. contest the finals next week. over the father and son Manly supporters team, Bill Fugar and Todd Fugar, on 0.84. Colour photos, What’s On, ads and more: www.cobarweekly.com.au Back in third place were Peter Christen and 24 Marshall Street 0428 342 626 Matt Harland on 1.39.
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