Issuu

LACHIE’S LEAVING COOTE TO PLAY LAST GAME ON SUNDAY

IT’S ISSUE 27 SEPTEMBER 06

RHIANNAN WE CROWN OUR CHEERLEADER OF THE YEAR

PANTHERS v SEA EAGLES

SALE GREAT PRICES ON THE ENTIRE SLEEPMAKER RANGE 3 FEELS 1 VALUE PRICE

3 FEELS 1 AMAZING PRICE

3 FEELS 1 SUPERB PRICE

ONLY

999ea

ONLY

1999ea

1499ea

BEAUTYREST ‘VERVE’ QUEEN ENSEMBLE

SLEEPMAKER ‘LILLY’ QUEEN ENSEMBLE

SLEEPMAKER ‘MIRABELLE’ QUEEN ENSEMBLE

Choose from Firm, Medium/Firm or Medium feels

Choose from Firm, Medium or Plush feels

• High Top Design • Stretch Knit with Viscose • Climatex Quilt • Medium Foam Comfort Layers • Miracoil Classic Spring • 10 Year Guarantee

• Cloud Top design • Stretch knit with viscose

• Aircool™ memory foam • Independent support technology • Beautyrest pocketed coil - 5 zone

• Wool & Climatex quilt • Latex & Foam comfort layers • 10 Year Guarantee

• Breathable quilted layer

MATTRESS OR ENSEMBLE AND RECEIVE

PURCHASE ANY QUEEN OR KING

2 x BONUS

PILLOWS

PENRITH

Visit www.domayne.com.au Domayne ® stores are operated by independent franchisees. Ends 22/09/13.

Cnr Mulgoa Rd & Wolseley St. 4737 5000 259710_PEN

*1. Bonus offer applies only with the purchase of the selected products. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Bonus can only be redeemed at the store from which the applicable product(s) are purchased. Bonus is not transferable for a discount, cash or gift card. For a full refund, all items must be returned in their original condition. Terms and conditions apply. See in store for details. *2. Purchase a Sleepmaker Mattress or Ensemble valued at $999 or over from a Domayne Bedding Franchise between 04/09/13 and 22/09/13, and contact the same Domayne Bedding Franchise within 30 days of the delivery date if it is not of compatible comfort. Domayne® will allow you to re-select your Sleepmaker mattress or ensemble. Customers must sleep on the Sleepmaker Mattress or Ensemble for at least 21 days before contacting the Franchise, and must return to the same Domayne Bedding Franchise within 10 days of making the claim to select their new Sleepmaker Mattress or Ensemble. Customers will be required to pay the difference if the new product is of higher cost, and no refund will be offered if it is of lesser value. A mattress protector must be used during the 30 Night Sleep Trial process, and the unwanted Sleepmaker mattress or ensemble must be returned in the same condition, without any damage, rips, stains or tears. The 30 Night Sleep Trial excludes manufacturing faults. Only 1 (one) re-selection per product purchased. Delivery of re-selected Sleepmaker mattress or ensemble will not incur delivery charges if it is within a 25km radius of the franchise from which the goods were purchased, it is not a complex delivery (decision on delivery type is at the discretion of the Bedding Franchise), and at a time convenient to the WW4541 Domayne Bedding Franchise. Delivery Fees may apply, see in store for details. Offer applies to Standard Sleepmaker Mattresses or Ensembles only. Offer excludes customised, modiﬁed, special-sized or non-standard products. Terms and conditions apply. See in store for full details. 2 | EXTRATIME

P E N R I T H P A N T H E R S V S M A N LY W A R R I N G A H S E A E A G L E S KICKOFF: SUNDAY 2PM @ BROOKVALE OVAL | REFEREES: ADAM DEVCICH & PHIL HAINES | VIDEO REFEREES: PAUL MELLOR & JUSTIN MORGAN | TV: FOX SPORTS 2PM | RADIO: 2GB 2PM M

HARD-HITTING NIGEL PLUM PHOTO: MELINDA JANE

PREVIEW BY TROY DODDS

Pride should drive Panthers O

N TRIPLE M’S RUGBY league coverage last Sunday, Matthew Johns spoke of how difficult it was to make an away trip in the ﬁnal round of the competition when you’re out of ﬁnals contention. This is the big fear I have for the Panthers leading into Sunday’s round 26 clash with Manly at Brookvale Oval. After an emotional year in which the side has gone from world beaters to cellar dwellers and back again, the reality is that

breaker year and I believe we’ll look back on it as such, hopefully with our hands on a premiership trophy in either 2014 or 2015. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, there’s still one game to go, and it’d be a real shame for the Panthers to bow out of 2013 with a thumping at the hands of the high ﬂying Sea Eagles, who toppled Melbourne last weekend at this same venue. Sunday marks the ﬁnal game in Penrith colours for a number of the side’s stars, namely Lachlan Coote, Luke Walsh, Clint

So, how can Penrith beat Manly and what motivation can they use to do it? For the players who are leaving, it is about playing for pride in the jumper that gave them opportunity. Whether it be Lachlan Coote whose ﬁrst grade debut was in a Penrith jumper, or Luke Walsh whose ﬁrst grade career was saved when the Panthers rescued him from the scrapheap at Newcastle. Clint Newton was brought here to do a job, and he should have pride knowing that he did that job.

about kicking off preparations for 2014 with a bang. Players like James Segeyaro, Josh Mansour, Lewis Brown, Nigel Plum and Sam McKendry will all play a big role with the side next year and their preparation for this game should partly be aimed at giving us a glimpse of what 2014 will be like. Against Canterbury last weekend, Penrith had a solid ﬁrst half but failed to capitalise on their opportunities, and didn’t build any real pressure on the Bulldogs thanks to kicks

The last time the Panthers went to Brookvale Oval, it was a forgettable trip. Penrith went down 30-0 in 2012, the ﬁrst of two successive 30-0 defeats last season. round 26 means very little for Penrith – the ﬁrst time all season that they are out of the race for the top eight. 2013 has been a year of over-achievement and a year in which Penrith broke new ground, and showed that 2014 will be much bigger and brighter and certainly more successful than the one almost over. I’ve said during the week that 2013 – for all of its ups and downs – was the season Penrith had to have. It has been a circuit

Newton and Mose Masoe. All four will want their final memory in a Penrith jersey to be a good one, but the reality is that while the heart might be in it, the body and the head knows that there’s nothing to play for other than pride. Manly, on the other hand, have the finals ahead of them and even with injuries disrupting their preparation, they’ll want to get past Penrith easily to ensure their confidence is high.

For Mose Masoe, this one season at Penrith has been his best in football and the opportunities now available to him overseas have come because of the chance he was given by Panthers officials. The future at Penrith is all about ensuring that the jersey means something, and for these departing players, it truly has meant something and it’s time for them to step up and say thank you for that opportunity. For the players sticking around, it’s all

early in the tackle count and a failure to earn repeat sets. If the Sea Eagles are to go down at fortress Brookvale on Sunday, it will be because Penrith is not only playing with heart, but with their head as well. The only way to send Manly into the ﬁnals with a loss is to force repeat sets, slow the game and ensure the majority of the match is played in their half of the ﬁeld. Give Manly an inch, and they’ll take a mile. EXTRATIME | 3

LOW LOADER UP TO

TRANSPORT DIVISION

35 TONNE

• General Trade • Accident • Heavy Vehicle up to 12 Ton

• Containers • Machinery • Prestige Vehicles • Local Penrith

4736 4400

4731 4444 • Interstate/Country • Fully Insured • Green Card • Accredited Drivers

• Family Owned & Operated • Ticketed Operations

St Marys (Division)

9623 2020

PENRITH TILT TRAY SPECIALISTS ST MARYS - PENRITH - BLUE MOUNTAINS 4 | EXTRATIME

WW3626

F E AT U R E S T O R Y

Coote departs WHEN LACHLAN COOTE GOT INJURED IN ROUND TWO, HE KNEW IT WAS MORE THAN JUST HIS SEASON THAT WAS ON THE LINE...

STORY BY NATHAN TAYLOR

LACHLAN COOTE PHOTO: MELINDA JANE

UTGOING PANTHERS STAR LACHLAN Coote knew the writing was on the wall when he got injured earlier this season and the club started signing new halves. The 23-year-old fullback turned fiveeighth was this week released by the Panthers club from the final year of his contract to join the North Queensland Cowboys on a three-year deal. Speaking with Extra Time the morning after being released, Coote said it was sad to be a leaving the club he made his debut at as a skinny fresh-faced 18-year-old in 2008. “I am a little disappointed but that’s footy these days, everyone moves on every now and then,” he said. “I’m happy what I’ve done here. It’s been a great club for me and I love the fans, I have a lot of respect for them.” Coote’s career at the Panthers has been a rollercoaster ride to say the least. Riddled with injury over the past six years, Coote will have only played 83 games in Panthers colours after his final appearance against Manly on Sunday. Towards the back end of the 2012 season, Coote made the switch from his comfortable position of fullback to the important role of five-eighth to show off his long kicking game and ball playing ability. He was seen as Penrith’s saviour in the halves until Round two this year when he went down with a near season-ending pectoral injury. Coote, however, made a remarkable recovery and returned a month ago during Penrith’s big loss to the Cowboys. However, Coote’s time on the sidelines saw the rise of

another local junior at fullback, Matt Moylan, plus the emergence of Isaac John at fiveeighth and with the 2014 signings of Jamie Soward and Peter Wallace, it seemed Coote’s days at Penrith were numbered. “It was disappointing to get injured at the start of the year… I had two years left on my contract at the start of the year and I was keen to play five-eighth, a new position and a new experience,” he said. “I spoke to Ivan during the year and things happen, clubs sign different people.” Coote regarded his debut in 2008 and the club’s outstanding season in 2010, where Coote made a name for himself, as the highlights of his young career but he’s certainly looking forward to the next chapter in his life playing alongside Johnathan Thurston at the Cowboys. “That’s what I’m most excited about, the Cowboys have international players and it’s going to be a great experience playing with them,” Coote said. “I chose the Cowboys because they had the most interest in me, if it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t be leaving but I’m glad they came through with a three-year deal. It’s great knowing I have a bit of safety there and I’m looking forward to the change in weather.” After wishing for a long career at fiveeighth it’s presumed Coote will now go back to his more familiar role of fullback at the Cowboys, replacing retiring star Matt Bowen. “Things change, obviously they’ve got their halves combination set up there and Matt Bowen is retiring… it doesn’t bother me as long as I’m playing first grade,” he said. Coote will start training with the Cowboys in November.

For custom design, engineering, system installation, sales and repairs •Power Packs • Pumps • Motors • Valves • Cylinders • Hose & Fittings • Oil • Filters • Gauges • PTO’s • Hoists

Ph: 4721 5544

www.hydraulicsdistributors.com.au 27 Altair Place, Penrith WW2750

EXTRATIME | 5

PRIDDO’S POINT WITH LUKE PRIDDIS

Coote steps out of Panthers 2003 Clive Churchill Medal winner Luke Priddis played more than 300 National Rugby League matches, including 162 for the Penrith Panthers

AST WEEK I SAID that the top eight would only change if the Cowboys lost to Cronulla, which they didn’t. I cannot see the Cowboys or the Knights at home letting their semi-ﬁnal position slip against teams they are expected to defeat. With that I think that all the sides are thankful that the Warriors will not be there as on their day they can give any of the top sides a real threat. ***** Given the current coaching merry-goround and the fact the Dragons line-up for a possible seven straight loses, and with the Broncos recording their worst season in history, could a few more positions become vacant at season’s end?

There are a number of high proﬁle coaches looking for a job and with contracts seemingly not worth the paper they are written on, the coaching make-up of several sides come the start of the pre-season will certainly be of interest. No such dramas for Ivan Cleary, extending his term at the Panthers for another few years. The Panthers have exceeded all expectations and I was one of those that didn’t believe they would still be in contention for the ﬁnals up until last week.

with my charity so he will be missed at the foot of the Mountains.

***** I would personally like to wish Lachlan Coote (pictured) all the best as apart from the footy he has also personally given his time on numerous occasions to assist me

***** Finally I would like to thank the sponsors and readers of this column throughout the year. I hope to see you at our Grand Final Breakfast (advertisement below).

Priddo’s Point proudly supported by Heartland Penrith

***** Given this is the last Priddo’s Point for the season, a tip on the premiers for 2013 is only ﬁtting with a potential Clive Churchill medallist. I will say that I ﬁrmly believe that no side from outside the top four will win. All top four sides have genuine claims but I am going to tip the Rabbits to claim both the minor premiership and premiership with GI receiving ‘Clive’ for 2013.

Penrith 4725 6563

Cnr Coreen Ave & Castlereagh Rd

Grand Final Breakfast CCelebrate the lead up of the 2013 NRL Grand Final Come and enjoy a special breakfast. This special event will be ﬁlled with entertainment including comedy by MC: Comedian Tahir (from Footy Show, Housos, Fat Pizza), prizes, rafﬂes and auctions. All funds raised will enable the Luke Priddis Foundation to continue to extend a range of services to kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families in the Western Sydney community.

DATE Wednesday 2 October 2013 TIME Doors open at 7am for 7.30am - 10.00am 10.00am VENUE VENUE Evan Evan Theatre Theatre Panthers Panthers World World of of Entertainment Entertainment Mulgoa Mulgoa Road Road Penrith Penrith TICKETS TICKETS Include Include breakfast breakfast & & entertainment entertainment Table seated individual $80 Stadium seated individual $40 Stadium seated individual $60 Table seated individual $80 Table $640 Table of of 8 8 $640 RSVP RSVP NOW NOW AS AS LIMITED LIMITED SEATS SEATS AVAILABLE AVAILABLE To purchase tickets, please To purchase tickets, pleasecall callthe the Luke Luke Priddis Priddis Foundation Foundationofﬁce ofﬁceby by 20 20 September September on on4736 47362202 2202ororemail email tammie@lukepriddisfoundation.com tammie@lukepriddisfoundation.com WW4594

6 | EXTRATIME

CHEERLEADER OF THE YEAR

Cheers to Rhiannan PENRITH’S LONGEST SERVING CHEERLEADER TAKES HOME OUR INAUGURAL CHEERLEADER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION...

STORY BY NATHAN TAYLOR

RHIANNAN JANSEN

now open tuesday to sunday

ENGRAVING

ND WE’RE DOWN TO one… selfconfessed “tomboy” Rhiannan Jansen has taken out Extra Time’s Penrith Panthers Cheerleader of the Year competition. The 24-year-old long-time Panthers cheerleader beat out 26 other girls over the four month competition to be crowned the overall winner. “I had no idea I would make it this far,” Rhiannan said on Tuesday when contacted about her win. “I was surprised to just get through the heats. It’s all very exciting.” In the final round of the competition the three finalists had to record a short video of them showcasing their skills as a cheerleader by creating and performing their own cheer. The only rules were they had to mention the Western Weekender in their performance. Rhiannan’s video was spectacular as she used her hip hop influences in both her cheer and routine. “When I was coming up with ideas for the video I thought I’ve got to show me and what I am into, and that’s hip hop,” Rhiannan said. “When I was younger I was into ballet but once I found hip hop that was it for me. “That’s how I am. I dress in that sort of style and if I’m going to ‘dress to impress’, I’m going to bring my own style to the table.” Rhiannan said she received bucket loads of support from her family, friends and fellow cheerleaders during the campaign.

C H A EL MI



0403 528 633

EMU KEYS

• KEYS CUT • SHOE REPAIRS • WATCH AND REMOTE BATTERIES • GIFTWARE

(Shop 10 Riverlands Arcade)

“The girls are beautiful, a couple of them posted comments on Facebook saying congratulations, so everyone was very supportive,” she said. Rhiannan’s passion for the Panthers runs deep. She is the longest serving member of the current squad at six years and has now become one of the leaders of the group. “When I first started I was really quiet and I didn’t really know anyone,” Rhiannan said. “As time went on I got to know the girls, the manager and the choreographer and I really clicked with them.” Rhiannan started dancing when she was five and hopes her win will inspire the dance students she currently teaches at Elevate Dance Centre in Smithfield. “A lot of my students were involved in the making of the cheer video and to see that I’ve come out with the win will be fun for them,” Rhiannan said. “A lot of the other cheergirls are ‘girly’ and I do have a tomboy thing. It’s cool to be different sometimes.” The winner of the grand final was decided entirely by public vote, with voting closing at midday on Tuesday. Rhiannan takes home a $1000 JB Hi-Fi gift voucher courtesy of Penrith Homemaker Centre and a professional photo shoot with Weekender photographer, Melinda Jane. You can view Rhiannan’s winning video online at www.westernweekender.com.au or via our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/westernweekender.

opening special Bring this coupon for

10% OFF* your next visit Terms and conditions apply. Valid for purchases over $20. Valid until 1/11/13



WW4611

Cross at the traffic lights at Myer on 566 High St, Penrith

WW4611

EXTRATIME | 7

8 | EXTRATIME

LUKE WALSH

Thanks for the memories

S THE PANTHERS PREPARE for their ﬁnal game of the 2013 season, a number of players will be pulling on a Penrith jumper for the ﬁnal time. Today, in pictures, we pay tribute to the players leaving the Panthers at the end of the season. Thanks for the memories Lachlan Coote, Luke Walsh, Clint Newton, Cameron Ciraldo, Blake Austin and Mose Masoe!

MOSE MASOE

BLAKE AUSTIN

CLINT NEWTON

LACHLAN COOTE

CAMERON CIRALDO

EXTRATIME | 9

PA N T H E R R U M B L I N G S W I T H T H E M A S K E D PA N T H E R

THIS WEEKEND’S NRL SCHEDULE

Cleary earns new deal at Penrith SEND your Panthers gossip to The Masked Panther at news@westernweekender.com.au

C Do you need a Will? Have there been recent changes in your Life? Let us help you plan for the future.

50off %

Wills & Power of Attorneys Due to Demand offer extended until Sept 2013

Are you an Executor in an estate and don’t know where to start? Probate forms confusing? No Will and you need to apply for Letters of Administration? We also offer Estate Administration including, Applying for Probate, Letters of Administration, calling in and disbursement of assets to beneficiaries.

ONGRATULATIONS TO PANTHERS COACH Ivan Cleary who has received a contract extension to remain at the Panthers until the end of the 2016 season. The surprising announcement was made during the Panthers Members Forum last Wednesday. Panthers boss Phil Gould said Cleary has been an integral part of Penrith’s rebuilding process. “Ivan has done an outstanding job with our NRL team and with establishing a new level of professionalism in our club,” he said. “Ivan has also played a vital role in setting up our development programs all the way back to junior league football, which I know will produce a steady stream of NRL quality players for many years to come. Under Ivan’s guidance, we are on our way to making the Panthers a major player in the NRL competition”. Congratulations are also in order to former Panther Michael Jennings’ younger brother, Robert Jennings, who has signed a new deal to remain at the club. Speculation was rife that the younger “Jenko” would perhaps join his older brother at the Sydney Roosters, however Robert saw the light and has opted to stay out west and play footy with many of his talented teammates who have also opted to stay with the club for the next few years. The talented centre could be in line for a Holden Cup spot next year with his other brother George moving up to the NSW Cup.

The Panthers club have conﬁrmed to us that the logo doing the rounds of social media, and published in the Sydney Morning Herald as well as the Penrith Press Facebook page, is not the club’s new logo for next season. The new logo will be released before the end of the year. Penrith is taking legal action against The Daily Telegraph over a story that appeared last week in relation to Sandor Earl’s wellpublicised drugs issue. “Panthers are taking legal action because of damage to their reputation and because of the misleading and untrue allegations,” the club said in a statement. Young Panthers stars Ethan Cook and Adam Docker visited Wallacia Public School last week to help out with the Coles Backyard League Program, held by the NRL. It’s understood the Panthers will request for the majority of their home games to be scheduled for Saturday nights next year, to cater better for families. Well, that’s it for The Masked Panther in 2013. I’m hoping the team at Extra Time and the Weekender will have me back in 2014. For now, I’m off to hibernate for the offseason and work on a new mask for the new season! Thanks for reading.

Broncos v Bulldogs THURSDAY 7.45PM @ SUNCORP STADIUM TV: CHANNEL NINE 7.45PM

Rabbitohs v Roosters FRIDAY 7.45PM @ ANZ STADIUM TV: CHANNEL NINE 7.45PM

Dragons v Warriors SATURDAY 3.00PM @ WIN STADIUM TV: FOX SPORTS 3.00PM

Storm v Titans

SATURDAY 5.30PM @ AAMI PARK TV: FOX SPORTS 5.30PM

Cowboys v Tigers SATURDAY 7.30PM @ 1300 SMILES STADIUM TV: FOX SPORTS 7.30PM

Sea Eagles v Panthers SUNDAY 2.00PM @ BROOKVALE OVAL TV: FOX SPORTS 2.00PM

We offer fixed price Estate administration.

Please contact us for further information.

Knights v Eels

SUNDAY 3.00PM @ HUNTER STADIUM TV: CHANNEL NINE 4.00PM

Amanda Little Principal Solicitor 3/36 Woodriff Street Penrith NSW 2750 PO Box 662 Penrith NSW 2751 T: (02) 47 616 935 F: (02) 47 616 939

WW4579 WW4468

10 | EXTRATIME

LUKE PRIDDIS

Raiders v Sharks NEW CONTRACT: COACH IVAN CLEARY

SUNDAY 7.00PM @ CANBERRA STADIUM TV: FOX SPORTS 7.00PM

G N SI LO C

nrith e P BEDS

N W DO

KING SINGLE BED

179*

HARDWOOD KING SIZE BED

from

599* only

CLOSING DOWN Queen size also available

SALE %

QUEEN SIZE PILLOWTOP MATTRESS Aussie Made

UP TO

399

70 OFF

ALL STOCK

Includes chaise storage & Pocket spring sofa mattress

SAVE $2,400

169*

from

LASTS DAYS

AUSSIE MADE QUEEN MATTRESSES SOFA with CHAISE

TV UNITS

Pay only

1,999*

*Conditions apply. See in store for details. Mattress and Manchester sold separately for beds

from

199*

AUSSIE MADE SINGLE MATTRESSES

99*

from

KIDS LAMPS from

20*

89 Batt St, Penrith p: 4733 3330 WW4677

EXTRATIME | 11

Cellarbrati ns @ KINGSWOOD PARK

39.99

$ VB Stubbies

35.99

Corona

38.99

Becks Stubbies

42.99

Stella Stubbies

39.99

$ Hahn Super Dry Stubbies

2 bottles for

GLENN COX – CORPORATE PARTNERS EXECUTIVE

46.99

B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S AT T H E P A N T H E R S

.99

Tooheys Extra Dry Stubbies

2 bottles for

Jim Beam 700ml

2 bottles for

59.99 Woodstock Cubes (24 Pack Cans)

Johnnie Walker Red Label 700ml

2 bottles for

ENTERTAINMENT every Saturday night BISTRO Lunch & Dinner

RACING

2 bottles for

a player sponsor and they happened to get Travis Burns as their player for the 2012 season. When he scored the ﬁrst try of the season against the Bulldogs and the Jatec Transport logo ﬂashed up on the big screen, to see the smile on Troy from Jatec’s face was very special. He then proceeded to pick me up and hug me.

62 $

Chivas Regal 700ml

Best part about your job: Dealing with partners and being a part of the Penrith community, also to see our business partners feel a part of our brand. What team did you support growing up: Tigers Favourite Panthers memory: When I signed my ﬁrst sponsor Jatec Transport. They were

$ .99

Every Thursday Night - FREE ENTRY

PARTIES & WEDDINGS

3 x Function Rooms, the largest can cater for up to 300 ppl, great wedding packages available

KENO & PLATINUM TAB Facilities

e w hav We no

Play Ki d srea A Showground Markets Every Wednesday From 8.30am-1.30pm

CASH HOUSIE

Wednesday’s From 10.30am & Friday’s 6.30pm

ECONOMY BUSTER MONDAYS Jacobs Creek Reserve Range

Lindemans Bin Range

McWilliams Inheritance Range

McWilliams Hanwood Range Chard or Sav Blanc

Valid until 22nd September, 2013 or while stocks last

Shop 1, Penmar Centre, Caloola Avenue, KINGSWOOD PARK SOME SPECIALS ONLY AVAILABLE AT KINGSWOOD PARK STORE.

FRIDAY NIGHT BADGE DRAW

4731 5006

WW4690

12 | EXTRATIME

$2.50 Morning Tea from 10.30am to 11.30am. Plus mini raffles, strips of 10 numbers for only @ $2. Mothers Groups more than welcome. First draw 6.30pm

WW647

Club Paceway, Cnr Station & Ransley Sts, Penrith

www.clubpacewaypenrith.com.au 4721 2375 75

WW647

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE WITH YVONNE PURTELL

Season comes to an end YVONNE Purtell is the manager of the Penrith and Districtt Junior Rugby League, nurturing our young footy talent

AST WEEKEND WE SAW some great footy in our Sunday grand ﬁnals. The 2013 A Grade Premiers are: 3rd Division Blacktown City, 2nd Division Minchinbury and 1st Division St Marys. International grand ﬁnals this weekend will see the Junior League season in Penrith come to an end for 2013 so this is an opportune time to congratulate all clubs, teams, officials, parents, volunteers and all involved in junior league for their dedication. In saying this there is one more weekend of footy for our U7 to A Grade premiers who will take part in the Battle of the West Cup on the weekend of September 21 and 22. The Battle of the West Cup will see the premiers of these competitions in a Penrith vs Parramatta Challenge with each team receiving two points for a win, one point for a draw and 0 points for a loss. These points will be tallied to see who takes out the Battle of the West Cup for 2013. The games will be scheduled at St Marys Leagues Stadium on Saturday, September 21 for the U7s, U8s, U10s, U12s, U14s, U16s and U19s and at Cabramatta

NORMAN’S SCRAP METALS Cash buyers of all Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals PICK-UP SERVICE AVAILABLE NEW & USED STEEL BOUGHT & SOLD

Free Call 1800 225 235 SYDNEY - 9748

0611 FAX - 4721 7658

Sports Ground on Sunday, September 22 for the U9s, U11s, U13s, U15s, U17s and A Grade. Entry is by gold coin donation. Everyone is welcome to come and watch some great footy. On Sunday long-term board member, Tom Fink, retired from the Junior League board after 22 years of service and I would like to personally thank Tom for his commitment, dedication and friendship during this time. Tom has over 30 years service with the junior league and you will still see him around as he continues to volunteer within the office and at the grounds. Enjoy that extra time in retirement Tom, it’s well-deserved! What do they say, there is no rest for the wicked! As this season comes to a close this weekend, on Saturday, September 28 the Junior League will be hosting a forum with our (and your) club representatives to look at the 2014 season. Any outcomes from these forums will be advised via social media and posted on our website. Follow us on Twitter @penrith_juniors.

Your Family Lawyer We are more than just a law firm, we care about you and are here to help FREE initial consult for all children and property matters

We specialise in Family Law matters and provide advice in relation to : Divorce

Child support

Separation

Property settlement

Child Custody

Family Mediation

6 BLIGH STREET, AUBURN

PENRITH -

4732 1683

34 PEACHTREE ROAD, PENRITH (Off Castlereagh Road)

OPEN 7 DAYS MOST PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

WW1914

Amanda Little Principal Solicitor 3/36 Woodriff Street Penrith NSW 2750 PO Box 662 Penrith NSW 2751 T: (02) 47 616 935 F: (02) 47 616 939 WW4691

EXTRATIME | 13

L O W E R G R A D E S F E AT U R E S T O R Y

Focus on ﬁnals BOTH OUR HOLDEN CUP AND NSW CUP SIDES PLAY THEIR FINAL REGULAR SEASON GAME THIS WEEKEND BEFORE THE FINALS BEGIN, AND BOTH STILL HAVE PLENTY TO PLAY FOR AGAINST LOWER RANKED SIDES...

STORY BY NATHAN TAYLOR

FOUR-TRY HERO JAMES ROBERTS PHOTO: MELINDA JANE

The Penrith Panthers Holden Cup team are just one more win away from ﬁnishing the regular season in second spot before the National Youth Competition heads into ﬁnals mode next weekend. Last Saturday afternoon the in-form Panthers blitzed their opposition 46-22, ending Canterbury’s 10-game winning streak in front of their home fans at ANZ Stadium. Boosted with the late inclusion of NRL star James Roberts, the Panthers dominated for most of the match during the somewhat scrappy affair. At half time the Bulldogs and Panthers were all locked up at 16-all before Penrith hit their straps in the second half scoring six tries to one. But the two standouts for the Panthers were speed machine Roberts and young gun Dallin Watene-Zelezniak who scored a whopping six tries between them during the 24-point win. Roberts, in just his second game with the

Holden Cup side, scored four tries while at the same time showing off his eye-catching speed down the touchline. This Sunday the Panthers will finish off their very successful regular season campaign with a trip to sunny Brookvale Oval to take on the last-placed Manly Sea Eagles. The game could prove to be a dangerous one for the Panthers who will consider resting many of their stars ahead of the finals the following weekend. Meanwhile, the Windsor Wolves are also hitting form at the right time of the year after notching up their third straight win in as many weeks. Last Friday night Windsor showed the Bulldogs what they were made of, defeating the blue and whites 30-14. Tonight the fifth-placed Wolves will play their final NSW Cup home game against the last-placed Wyong Roos. A win could see the Wolves finish the season in the top four.

OPEN 7 DAYS

Onsite Servicing irs Maintenance & Repa ion at all st In Plus Filter

Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm Sat & Sun 9am - 4pm

u'll find that here!

Experience always counts - yo

FIX YOUR GREEN POOL NOW Come and see us for the easy fix!

• Chlorine • Pool Salt • Pool Cleaners • Pumps • Salt Chlorinators • Pool Maintenance • Accessories

SHOP 11a WERRINGTON COUNTRY SHOPPING VILLAGE DUNHEVED ROAD, WERRINGTON COUNTY 9833 7812 WW4722

14 | EXTRATIME

THE FOOTY SHOW INSIDER

The dreaded ‘nudie run’ EXCLUSIVE to Extra Time, our secret insider drops all the goss and information from behind the scenes of one of the most popular rugby league shows on television, Channel Nine’s ‘The Footy Show’

HE SEASON IS ALL but gone for the 2013 Penrith Panthers. After a year of highs and lows, Gus Gould’s (pictured) boys from the foot of the Mountains have come up just short of ﬁnals football. Round 26 does however hold particular importance to a number of players in the NRL. These are the men facing the dreaded ‘nudie run’ on Mad Monday. A timeless tradition held by clubs across the code is striking fear into eight Penrith players as they run out for their ﬁnal chance of grabbing a four-pointer. The tryless Panthers for 2013 so far are; Tim Grant, Jeremy Latimore, Sam Anderson, Blake Austin, Cameron Ciraldo, Geoff Daniela and Adam Docker. Although some of these players have had limited game time in 2013, the unfortunate truth is that nobody is safe

from the dreaded dash in their birthday suit. Some of those guys aren’t running out this weekend due to injury and hence, they can book their nudie run in right now. Those who are taking the ﬁeld will be playing their hearts out when they make it onto Brookvale Oval on Sunday afternoon. Whether you’re at the game or watching it on the box, spare a thought for these men as they make one last desperate attempt to keep their clothes on. As we enter the NRL Finals series, ‘The Footy Show’ would like to wish all of the remaining teams the best of luck for the rest of the season. ‘The Footy Show’ Insider would like to thank all of our loyal Western Weekender readers and we hope that

you have all enjoyed a little look inside ‘The Footy Show’. We hope to be at your doorstep again next season. Until then, be sure to continue tuning into ‘The Footy Show’, 8.30pm Thursdays on Channel Nine, as we bring you your NRL Finals fix for the rest of the year. Catch up on anything you’ve missed online at www.footyshow.com.au. If you love your social media, find us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/NRLFootyShow or Twitter @ thefootyshownrl. That’s the final column of the year for ‘The Footy Show’ Insider. If you’d like to provide feedback about this column or suggestions for next season, email news@westernweekender.com.au or call 4722 2998.

Onsite Servicing irs Maintenance & Repa ion at all st Plus Filter In

Experience always counts you'll find that here!

OPEN 7 DAYS Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm Sat & Sun 9am - 4pm

END OF SEASON

UGG BOOTS SALE 20% OFF

• Chlorine • Pool Salt • Pool Cleaners • Pumps • Salt Chlorinators • Pool Maintenance • Accessories

SHOP 11a WERRINGTON COUNTRY SHOPPING VILLAGE DUNHEVED ROAD, WERRINGTON COUNTY 9833 7812 WW4721

EXTRATIME | 15

RUGBY LEAGUE

YOU R WEEKLY GUID E

NRL LADDER

Thank you!

POS

TEAM

Pts

Rabbitohs

576

360

+ 216

Roosters

616

313

+ 303

Sea Eagles

562

328

+ 234

Storm

566

351

+ 215

Bulldogs

518

447

+ 71

Sharks

430

442

- 12

Knights

474

416

+ 58

Cowboys

457

409

+48

Titans

478

495

- 17

Warriors

485

535

- 50

Panthers

457

506

- 49

Raiders

416

586

- 170

Broncos

418

466

- 48

Tigers

364

637

- 273

Dragons

360

520

- 160

Eels

320

686

- 366

LEGEND Pts Ladder points B Byes

W Wins F Points for

D Draws A Points against

JRL’s tough stance

TOTAL OF 10 Penrith District Junior Rugby League players involved in a brawl at Turnbull Oval, North Richmond after a match between the Penrith Waratahs and the Western City Tigers on August 11 have fronted the judiciary. Eight have subsequently been charged, with punishments ranging from six game bans to 25 year suspensions. The charges are as follows: - Penrith Waratahs #49, Behave contrary manner and punching, NOT GUILTY. - Western City Tigers #8, Behave contrary and kicking, NOT GUILTY. - Western City Tigers #6, Behave contrary and kicking, NOT GUILTY FOR KICKING, but suspended for six competition matches for behave contrary. - Western City Tigers #21, Behave contrary and punching; Suspended for 12 competition matches.

16 | EXTRATIME

- Western City Tigers #4, Behave contrary, punching and kicking; Suspended for five years. - Western City Tigers #1, Behave contrary and threaten match official; Suspended for 10 years. - Western City Tigers (currently suspended), Unauthorised entry onto field, behave contrary and punching; Suspended for 12 years. - Western City Tigers #19, Behave contrary and kicking; Suspended for 20 years. - Western City Tigers #12, Behave contrary, punching and kicking; Suspended for 20 years. - Western City Tigers (currently suspended), Unauthorised entry onto field, behave contrary, punching and kicking; Suspended for 25 years. A police investigation into spectators who invaded the field is now underway.

L Losses PD Points differential

HIS IS THE FINAL edition of Extra Time for 2013, with our coverage of the NSW Cup and Holden Cup ﬁnals to be found inside the Weekender. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of our readers for their support this year, and for all the great feedback we received about the magazine throughout the season. Thanks to our major partner on this project, Allam Property Group, as well as all of our other advertisers and sponsors throughout the 2013 season. A special thank you to Luke Priddis, Yvonne Purtell and the team at The Footy Show for their work, and to ‘The Masked Panther’ for keeping us up to date with all the goings-on at the Panthers. A huge thanks to all of the Panthers players who have made themselves so available this year, and to club officials who have been gracious with their time and information through the year. Like the Panthers, we will be back bigger and better than ever next year, ready to deliver you unrivalled coverage of 2014. – Troy Dodds, editor

EXTRA TIME CREDITS Printed by:

Spot Press Pty Ltd

Editor:

Troy Dodds

Contributors:

Nathan Taylor, Luke Priddis, Greg Alexander, Yvonne Purtell, Melinda Jane

Cover Photo:

Panthers cheerleader Rhiannan, winner of our Cheerleader of the Year

Sales Manager: Simon Gould 4722 2998

This week’s Team m Line Line-ups u

Panthers

1. LACHLAN COOTE 2. JOSH MANSOUR 3. BRAD TIGHE 4. DEAN WHARE 5. DAVID SIMMONS 6. ISAAC JOHN 7. LUKE WALSH 8. SAM MCKENDRY 9. KEVIN KINGSTON (C) 10. NIGEL PLUM 11. LEWIS BROWN 12. SIKA MANU 13. RYAN SIMPKINS 14. J SEGEYARO 16. J LATIMORE

15. C NEWTON 17. M MASOE

Sea Eagles

1. PETA HIKU 2. TOM SYMONDS 3. JAMIE LYON (C) 4. STEVE MATAI 5. DAVID WILLIAMS 6. KIERAN FORAN 7. DALY CHERRY-EVANS 8. BRENTON LAWRENCE 9. MATT BALLIN 10. BRENT KITE 11. LEWIS BROWN 12. SIKA MANU 13. RYAN SIMPKINS 14. R FA’AOSO 15. J HASSON 16. J SENE-LEFAO 17. G ROSE

CELEBRITY TIPSTERS BULLDOGS RABBITOHS WARRIORS STORM COWBOYS SEA EAGLES KNIGHTS RAIDERS

226

NATHAN BUHAGIAR CASSOLA KITCHENS

190

NEPEAN TOOLS & EQUIPMENT BULLDOGS ROOSTERS WARRIORS TITANS TIGERS PANTHERS EELS SHARKS

TRACEY GARDE

166

CITYWIDE BUSINESS SERVICES BULLDOGS RABBITOHS WARRIORS STORM COWBOYS SEA EAGLES KNIGHTS SHARKS

GEORGE ALLAM

240

RHYS DAVIS

218

BULLDOGS ROOSTERS WARRIORS TITANS TIGERS PANTHERS EELS SHARKS

ERIN MOLAN

202

CAMERON FAICO

224

BULLDOGS ROOSTERS DRAGONS STORM COWBOYS SEA EAGLES KNIGHTS RAIDERS

226

PRD NATIONWIDE PENRITH

246

238

CPR WEALTH & PANTHERS LEGEND

210

HELEN FITZPATRICK RAY WHITE PENRITH

188

KALINDA JADE

KALINDA JADE MUSIC SCHOOL BULLDOGS ROOSTERS WARRIORS TITANS TIGERS PANTHERS EELS SHARKS

194

LORRAINE POZZA

TIM WILLIAMS

SPECIAL MOMENTS GIFTS

246

STANTON & TAYLOR COMMERCIAL

TRENT BAKER

242

BOQ

BULLDOGS ROOSTERS WARRIORS STORM COWBOYS SEA EAGLES KNIGHTS SHARKS

212

MICHAEL BALL MICHAEL BALL REALTY

BULLDOGS RABBITOHS WARRIORS STORM COWBOYS SEA EAGLES EELS SHARKS

234

SHAUN SMITH

SPS HOME IMPROVEMENTS

204

BULLDOGS ROOSTERS WARRIORS TITANS TIGERS PANTHERS EELS SHARKS

STRAWBS & TEACH

192

NIGEL WHITE DRUMMOND GOLF

BULLDOGS RABBITOHS WARRIORS STORM COWBOYS PANTHERS KNIGHTS SHARKS

NATHAN TAYLOR

234

WESTERN WEEKENDER

BULLDOGS ROOSTERS WARRIORS TITANS TIGERS PANTHERS EELS SHARKS

172

PAUL LOMMERSE

214

ROSS FOWLER

PENRITH CITY COUNCILLOR

SHEDS N HOMES

BULLDOGS RABBITOHS WARRIORS STORM COWBOYS SEA EAGLES KNIGHTS SHARKS

DAVID BRUCE

216

PANTHERS WEEKLY BULLDOGS ROOSTERS WARRIORS TITANS TIGERS PANTHERS EELS SHARKS

BRONCOS RABBITOHS WARRIORS STORM COWBOYS PANTHERS KNIGHTS RAIDERS

ANTHONY WALKER

REDBACK AUTOMOTIVES

BRONCOS RABBITOHS WARRIORS STORM COWBOYS SEA EAGLES KNIGHTS SHARKS

BULLDOGS RABBITOHS WARRIORS STORM COWBOYS SEA EAGLES KNIGHTS SHARKS

MICHAEL TAYLOR

262

WSSMC

212

240

DAVID LANDRAGAN

BULLDOGS RABBITOHS WARRIORS STORM COWBOYS SEA EAGLES KNIGHTS SHARKS

BULLDOGS ROOSTERS WARRIORS TITANS TIGERS PANTHERS EELS SHARKS

GRANT THOMPSON

BULLDOGS ROOSTERS WARRIORS TITANS TIGERS PANTHERS EELS SHARKS

BULLDOGS RABBITOHS WARRIORS STORM COWBOYS SEA EAGLES EELS SHARKS

BRONCOS ROOSTERS DRAGONS STORM COWBOYS PANTHERS KNIGHTS RAIDERS

BULLDOGS RABBITOHS WARRIORS STORM COWBOYS SEA EAGLES KNIGHTS SHARKS

LUKE PRIDDIS

230

HERTZ

PENRITH CITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION

WESTERN WEEKENDER

DARREN LATTY

BULLDOGS ROOSTERS WARRIORS TITANS TIGERS PANTHERS EELS SHARKS

GAI HAWTHORN

244

MARY ANNE LOWERY

MARY ANNE LOWERY CHIROPRACTOR

PENRITH PACEWAY

236

BULLDOGS ROOSTERS WARRIORS TITANS COWBOYS SEA EAGLES KNIGHTS SHARKS

BULLDOGS RABBITOHS WARRIORS STORM COWBOYS SEA EAGLES KNIGHTS SHARKS

BULLDOGS RABBITOHS WARRIORS STORM COWBOYS PANTHERS KNIGHTS SHARKS

ALL SPORTS DIRECT

218

PROPERTY CENTRAL

AKIRA TEPPANYAKI

CHRIS DUFFETT

214

JET CARPET CLEANING

BULLDOGS ROOSTERS WARRIORS TITANS TIGERS PANTHERS EELS SHARKS

TROY DODDS

BEAUMONT TILES PENRITH

ABL TILE & BATHROOM CENTRE BULLDOGS ROOSTERS WARRIORS TITANS TIGERS PANTHERS EELS SHARKS

RUSSELL BYRNES

198

PAUL SPICER

BULLDOGS ROOSTERS WARRIORS TITANS TIGERS PANTHERS EELS SHARKS

THE FOOTY SHOW

ALLAM HOMES

VIC SHIPLEY

198

PIZZA HUT EMU PLAINS

BULLDOGS ROOSTERS WARRIORS TITANS TIGERS PANTHERS EELS SHARKS

SHANNON HILL

BULLDOGS RABBITOHS DRAGONS TITANS COWBOYS SEA EAGLES KNIGHTS RAIDERS

BULLDOGS ROOSTERS WARRIORS TITANS TIGERS PANTHERS EELS SHARKS

MELISSA GIBSON

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

236

CELLARBRATIONS

BULLDOGS RABBITOHS DRAGONS STORM COWBOYS SEA EAGLES KNIGHTS RAIDERS

MICHAEL TODD

220

GEN YQ

Thursdays 8.30pm on Channel Nine WW1563

EXTRATIME | 17

WHO CAN YOU TRUST? R 10 YEARS TRUSTED PART OF PENRITH FOR OVE REDBACK AUTOMOTIVES HAS BEEN A

do it right the first time You can trust Redback Automotives to e is second to none You can trust our prices and our servic

Minor Service from $75.00 Major Service from $120.00 Dealer book services from $150.00

✓ Blue Slips and Pink Slips incl L.P.G ✓ Loan Cars Available ✓ Senior discounts apply ✓ All mechanical repairs incl Wheel Alignments ✓ Experienced in all local & European made vehicles

(warranty protected)

Redback Automotive your trusted family owned local mechanic

AUTOMOTIVES

CALL NOW for Bookings

Cnr Castlereagh Road & Luggard Street PENRITH

www.redbackautomotives.com

We Don’t Bite!

Ph:

4731 1110

THE DEALS ON THE BUS GO ROUND AND ROUND

WW4603

18 | EXTRATIME