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DRAMATIC SCENE: A number of police arrest a man outside a Forest Street property in Wendouree after a manhunt involving the airwing. Picture: Lachlan Bence
Men arrested A three-day police operation investigating offences linked to stolen property and outstanding warrants led to the
dramatic arrest of two men on Sunday afternoon.
during hunt The men are in custody, and had not been charged at the time of publication, after they were apprehended in
Forest Street, Wendouree, just after midday. Full story page 3
ALL UNITED
BY OLIVIA SHYING
NEWS
BALLARAT
TRAINS TO
MELBOURNE
DEPART 5.10am* (reserved
coach 6.40am), 5.12am
(6.32am) 6.10am (7.29am)
6.38am (8am) 7.17am
(8.37am) 7.39 (8.59am)
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2.12pm (3.39pm) 3.12pm
(4.39pm) 3.52*(5.14pm)
5.15pm*(coach 7.10pm)
4.55am (coach 7.10am)
5.35pm (7.27pm) 6.52pm
(8.38pm) 8.08pm (9.45pm)
8.52pm*(10.20pm) 9.30pm
(10.59pm) 10.13pm
(11.59pm) *Service
departs Ballarat. Others
from Wendouree.
HARD CUTS: Magpie Primary School principal Peter Clifton said cuts could mean the school will lose two teachers.
TRAINS FROM
Painful cuts for school MELBOURNE
DEPART S/Cross 5.10am
(arrive 7.02am) 6.09am*
A PROGRAM that has pro- to plan their budgets. Magpie to stay that way." Schools Victoria chief exec- promised to finalise plans at (7.43am)7.26am*(9.13am)
pelled students from a small Primary School is preparing The anxiety has also utive Michelle Green said a Council of Australian Gov- 8.17am (9.47am)9.17am
school above the national to lose two teachers next year spread to the Catholic and some principals had put ernments meeting that was (10.52am)10.17am(11.52am)
benchmark for numeracy due to funding. Principal Pe- independent school sectors. their planning on hold as meant to take place earlier 11.17am (12.52pm)12.17pm
and literacy may no longer ter Clifton said these teach- Such concerns intensified they waited for Canberra to in the year, but was pushed (1.48pm) 1.17pm (2.52pm)
be funded if proposed fund- ers ran a successful literacy earlier this year, when it provide some clarity about back to June to accommo- 2.17pm (3.52pm) 3.17pm
ing cuts go ahead. and numeracy program emerged that the Common- how it would resource them date premiers who couldn't (4.52pm) 4pm (5.19pm)
With the so-called Gonski funded through the Gonski wealth was examining how over the next few years. attend – including Victoria's 4.33pm (5.51pm) 4.54pm
funding agreement due to agreement now at risk. to pull back the generous Canberra has long made Daniel Andrews. (6.12pm) 5.10pm (6.29pm)
expire at the end of the year "The program has had an annual funding increases it clear that it would ditch Education Minister James 5.51pm (7.09pm) 6.26pm
– and the Turnbull govern- enormous impact," he said. locked into legislation by the the fifth and sixth years of Merlino’s spokesman told (7.43pm) 7.15pm (8.45pm)
ment yet to announce what "Every prep and grade one Gillard government. Labor's signature Gonski Fairfax Media: "We can't 7.55pm (9.22pm) 8.35pm
will replace it – public and student now sits above the While federal Education needs-based approach and make informed decisions (10.05pm) 9.25pm* (coach
private schools have warned national benchmark in liter- Minister Simon Birmingham replace it with a more nation- without knowing what the 11.02pm) 9.35pm (11.05pm)
that months of uncertainty is acy and numeracy. We are insists funding won't be cut ally consistent agreement. Federal Liberals are plan- 10.25pm (11.51pm) *Termi-
taking its toll on their ability above average and we want in real terms, Independent The Commonwealth had ning to do." The Age nates at Ballarat
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NEWS
Carbon
neutral
STOLEN: Audible track
target
motion
devices were nabbed.
Audible
track BY OLIVIA SHYING planting more 500 trees on
the city’s streets.
devices
BALLARAT City Council A 65 kilowatt solar elec-
could become carbon neu- tricity system installed on
tral in less than 10 years un- the rooftop of the Phoenix
NEWS
Police to
crack down
on motorists
THE state’s highest ranking there was increased risk on
police officer is calling on all our roads.
drivers to pay attention and “If you’re heading out to
take care – particularly on country and regional roads,
regional roads as Operation remember that 100km/h is
Nexus remains in force. the maximum speed and
While no fatalities have not the mandatory speed,”
occurred in the Ballarat re- he said.
gion during the period four “Keep an eye out for haz-
Victorians lost their lives on ards such as slippery or icy
regional roads during a nine roads, as well as the potential
hour period. for animals to wander on-
It continues a horror run to roadways.
this April, with 23 people “Slow down, turn off your
killed so far compared with mobile phone and put your MILLION PAWS: Ballarat's Brendan Reynolds with Moony the husky. Ballarat dogs will be among thousands of pets
17 people killed during the seatbelt on – these are small around Australia to show their support for the RSPCA on May 21. Picture: Kate Healy.
entirety of April in 2016. steps which can make all the
Assistant Commissioner
Doug Fryer said every-
one has the responsibility
difference.”
Assistant Commissioner
Fryer said pedestrians have
Ballarat hounds pound the pavement
to share the road and do made up a number of the BALLARAT dogs will Leia Martin said the walk Million Paws Walk is on sales and online fundraising
so safely. fatalities this month. “hound” the pavement at the was a fun way to support Sunday, May 21 and starts at will go towards RSPCA pro-
“Every loss is a terrible “Pedestrians, along with RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk the RSPCA. 10am at Pine Avenue, New- grams, adoption, veterinary
reminder that the risk on cyclists and motorists, are next month. “I 100 per cent back what ington. Entry is $15 for adults services, campaigns and
our roads never goes away,” vulnerable as there is lit- The annual event sees the RSPCA do,” she said. if bought online and $20 on inspectorate. For more in-
he said. tle separating them from thousands of dogs around “If you can help out on the the day. Entry is $10/$15 for formation or to register visit
With many people likely the road and other traffic,” the country walk in support ground level such as raising children, $40/$50 for families www.millionpawswalk.com.
taking a long Anzac week- he said. of Australia’s most recog- funds then you’re contrib- and $12/$17 for concession. au/VIC/ballarat. The event is
end, and ongoing wet weath- nised animal welfare not- uting to all the work that Funds raised through cash only.
er predicted, Mr Fryer said – OLIVIA SHYING for-profit. Ballarat organiser they do.” registrations, merchandise – JESSICA BLACK
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NEWS
EYESORE: Many Golden Plains Shire residents are fed up with the look of shipping
containers dotting the landscape, which has prompted council to conduct a review.
Shipping
containers
all the rage
BY DERRICK KRUSCHE AND shipping containers over the fective, they reuse existing
MADELEINE WEDESWEILER past 15 years. materials which make them
“They’re really good stor- ‘eco-friendly’, and they’re
GOLDEN Plains Shire has or- age as a security thing, I’ve very speedy to build.
dered a review into shipping got one at my place because Shipping container de-
containers kept on proper- I was robbed once,” he said. signs are often touted as
ties after becoming inun- “But there’s been some being ‘green’ because they
dated with complaints from complaints when they’re sit- reuse old containers.
residents who think they are ting outside in the paddocks But chief executive of
a blight on the landscape. because they’re an eyesore. Australian manufacturer
The audit will involve “The shire is not going to Container Build Group
determining the locations belt people up for this issue, Jamie van Tongeren said his
and numbers of shipping we’re just establishing where company only uses brand
containers across the shire, they are.” new containers, for one im-
with individual residents to Old shipping containers portant reason.
be contacted to ensure com- have become a regular fix- “It’s definitely unsafe to
pliance with local laws. ture on Golden Plains farms use the old ones, they’re re-
A by-law stipulates a land- in recent years, with many ally the unknown. I wouldn’t
holder must not, without using them as sheds and touch them with a ten-foot
a permit, place a shipping even houses. pole,” he said.
container on any land. These days, it seems as Used shipping contain-
When deciding whether though shipping containers ers can have high levels of
to grant a permit, council are being used more fre- chemical residue – they are
must consider the colour of quently for architecture than coated in lead-based paint to
a container and whether it’s they are for actual shipping. withstand ocean spray.
adequately screened from There are several reasons Containers’ structural in-
neighbours. why shipping container tegrity can also be compro-
Mayor Des Phelan said the housing has grown in popu- mised if they are dented, Mr
region had seen an influx of larity. The houses are cost-ef- van Tongeren said.
NEWS
Greenies to
take a stand
against coal
BY DERRICK KRUSCHE ject kill what's left of the reef,
with it goes more than 70,000
A SUBSTANTIAL protest jobs that depend on the tour-
group marched down Sturt ism it brings.
Street on Saturday over a “And all to deliver merely
proposed Queensland coal 10,000 jobs, if that, in a dying
mine in a fight that has been industry. It's an appalling
likened to a proxy war be- idea.
tween those for and against “Every sensible Australian
Australia's coal industry. knows the Carmichael coal
Organiser Alice Barnes, mine cannot be built.”
who ran as a Greens candi- But many in Queensland RAISE A GLASS: Vanessa Briody, Ray Davies, Shane Mead, Tom Elliot, Noel Dempsey,
date in federal and state elec- support the move as they Ron Easton, Kate Kirkpatrick and (front) Mackayla Rentsch, 10. Picture: Luka Kauzlaric
tions, blasted the Turnbull say it would create a regional
government for supporting
Indian company Adani’s
plan to build Australia’s big-
Protesters on Sturt Street
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NEWS
GIRL IN
in shock of the success of
his exhibition – Putting The
Pieces of Self Together One
Moment at a Time which will HOSPITAL
AFTER CRASH
be shown at the Art Gallery
off Ballarat from May 13 to
June 11.
More than 10 years ago Mr A TEENAGE girl has been
Blenkiron used photography hospitalised after the
to help him slowly piece to- car she was travelling in
gether the fragments of his crashed into an embank-
life. Taking on the advice of ment.
his counsellor and with his COPING MECHANISM: Clergy abuse survivor Peter Blenkiron will show his exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Ambulance Victoria
smartphone in hand – he spokesman John Mullen
started taking photographs said emergency crews
as a form of mindfulness Blenkiron said. mind – he says the pictures could help many suffering in pain relief leads to self harm were called to Snowgum
and solace. Humble when “She said to me initially - often metaphorically mir- silence. to know there are alternative Road, DeReel at 10.20am
speaking of the exhibition’s what were my thoughts on ror his thoughts, feelings “Pete’s story is the story options. to reports of a car in an
success Mr Blenkiron says sharing it with other people? and how he sees the world of one but it’s always been “The exhibition has been embankment.
the exhibition, which was “I said: ‘For what?’ and at a particular time. For Mr the story of many. My hope successful because the Bal- Mr Mullen said two teen-
previously shown at Boah then I thought perhaps it can Blenkiron, photography is was that it would not only larat community cares and agers, a male and female,
Organics, was the brainchild help other people struggling merely one strategy he uses help my childhood friend true to its historical roots, it’s sustained some injuries.
of curator Vanessa Beetham. with mental health and gives to find sense in his world. Peter in his healing process leading cultural change. A The female was taken to
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NEWS
Levy should
apply to all:
councillor
BY DERRICK KRUSCHE
Anzac Day
this month.
Cr Tillett said it seemed
builders on private subdivi-
sions were not liable for pub-
lic contributions in the same
way developers were that
Opening
operate in new areas such
as Lucas, which has been
spearheaded by council.
"My issue is whether all
developers are treated equal-
ly or not," he told The Courier.
Hours
The charge will increase
from $900 to $1,150 from July
in order to fund infrastruc-
ture such as public squares,
child health centres and li- FRESH FACE: Former farmer and harness racing board
braries west of the city. officer Grant Tillett was elected to Ballarat council last
Council claimed there was year after arguing outer suburbs had been neglected.
a funding gap of a whopping
$23 million due to the differ- he said public infrastruc- future if we don’t do some-
ence between the original ture would be needed in all thing serious."
$900 levy and the real cost
of building infrastructure of
new areas of Ballarat as old
bitumen roads aged into
Fellow councillor Ben
Taylor echoed this concern,
All stores are OPEN FROM 1pm
$2,530 per house.
It’s hoped the increased
the future.
“It would seem to me, if
pointing to Ballarat’s bur-
geoning population levels.
on Tuesday 25th April, 2017
levy, which is a one-off
payment by home build-
it’s fair for one, it’s fair for the
other,” he said.
“One of the biggest issues
we have in this city is the
except Bourke St,
ers before they are issued
a building permit for the
“You can’t penalise one
group of developers by mak-
growth, and then how we
keep up with infrastructure,” Collins Square & Melbourne
construction of a house, will ing them pay lots of money he said.
bridge this gap.
Cr Tillett would not be
and let another group off
scot-free.
The levy was introduced
by council back in October
Central which will
drawn upon which private
developers he thought may
“I see it as being imbal-
anced in relation to what
2014 to assist with the de-
velopment of recreational
be closed.
be getting off lightly, but will be our needs into the facilities in the west.
NATIONAL
‘‘
FOREIGN Minister Julie Undeterred, Ms Bishop AUSTRALIA’S
weapons of mass destruc- immigra-
Bishop has hit back at said North Korea’s threats tion.” tion minister is sticking to
North Korea over its threat of nuclear strikes against his version of events sur-
North Korea’s state-run
of a nuclear strike on Aus- The North Korean government other nations further un- rounding a young boy en-
KCNA news agency on
tralia, saying Pyongyang derlines the need for the Saturday night quoted a
tering the Manus Island
should be investing in the should invest in the welfare of its regime to abandon its il- foreign ministry spokes-
asylum seeker centre de-
welfare of its “long-suffer- long-suffering citizens, rather than legal nuclear weapons and man accusing Ms Bishop
spite differing information
ing citizens” rather than
weapons of mass destruc-
weapons of mass destruction. ballistic missile programs.
“These present a grave
of “spouting a string of rub-
from local police.
bish against the DPRK over
Peter Dutton says he has
tion. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop threat to its neighbours its entirely just steps for
information that isn’t pub-
The rogue state turned and, if left unchecked, to self-defence” and Australia
lic and he still believes the
its sights on Australia on the broader region includ- of “blindly and zealously
incident sparked a shoot-
Saturday, threatening nu- “If Australia persists in will be a suicidal act of ing Australia,” she said. toeing the US line”.
ing at the Papua New Guin-
clear retaliation after Ms following the US moves to coming within the range “The North Korean gov- It said Ms Bishop had
ea immigration detention
Bishop said North Korea isolate and stifle the DPRK of the nuclear strike of ernment should invest in “better think twice” about
centre on Good Friday.
could be subject to further and remains a shock bri- the strategic force of the the welfare of its long-suf- the consequences of her
The minister last week
Australian sanctions. gade of the US master, this DPRK,” Pyongyang said. fering citizens, rather than “reckless tongue-lashing”.
said PNG defence person-
nel may have opened fire
because three asylum seek-
WORLD
IN BRIEF
MAN HELD FOR ‘HAPPY DAYS’ STAR MORAN DIES TRUMP VOWS SHOOTING VICTIM FAREWELLED
ACID ATTACK ERIN Moran, best known TAX REFORM FUNERAL services have
for playing Joanie been held for a Cleveland
THE boyfriend of British Cunningham on Happy PRESIDENT Donald retiree whose shooting
reality-TV star Ferne Days, has died. She was Trump’s promised “big death in the US was
McCann has been 56. According toTMZ, announcement” on posted on Facebook.
arrested in connection Moran’s body was found overhauling the US Family members recalled
with last week’s London unresponsive.The cause tax code will consist Robert Godwin Sr as a
nightclub acid attack, of death is unknown. of “broad principles loving, gentle person who
which injured two The actor, who also and priorities,” an taught the importance
Australians and left two starred in the Happy administration official of forgiveness.The
revellers partially blinded. Days spin-off Joanie says. The president said 74-year-old was shot
Arthur Collins, 25, was Loves Chachi, had fallen there would be “a big on Easter Sunday along
arrested on suspicion on hard times in recent announcement on a Cleveland street.
of attempted murder. years. She was reportedly Wednesday”. “Big tax Gunman Steve Stephens
Police sought him after kicked out of her trailer reform and tax reduction led police on a car chase
a noxious substance park home in the US state will be announced in Erie, Pennsylvania,
was sprayed inside the of Indiana because of her next Wednesday,” before fatally shooting
Mangle club on April 17. Erin Moran hard-partying ways. Mr Trump tweeted. Robert Godwin Sr himself last week.
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OPINION
thecourier.com.au/opinion
SHARON KNIGHT
R
ENEWABLE energy is the doctor’s
prescription for better health. The
world needs to move away from
electricity generated from coal and
Our city carries on
important tradition
gas. It’s polluting our air and producing
greenhouse gases causing global warming.
The federal government’s State of the
Environment report estimates 3000 deaths
are caused by urban air pollution in
Australia each year – more than the national
B
road toll. Based on the sources of pollution ALLARAT has some of the most im- Others have been lost among the momen- repeatedly saying: “It’s all right lads, I was in
in urban areas, up to half of these deaths portant commemorative features in tous histories of the time. water myself two years ago.”
can be attributed to the burning of coal. This Australia. From older memorials like One of the stories with particular rele- In 1915 he was aboard the Southlands
means every wind farm or solar installation our historically significant Avenue vance to this year’s Anzac Day commemo- en route to Gallipoli, the first Australian
– whether it be on your roof or large scale of Honour to more recent memorials such rations is that of the World War I transport troopship to be torpedoed.
the size of a small town – is saving lives. as the Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial and ship, the Ballarat. Fortunately, everyone on board the
Thousands suffer heart and lung diseases the recently opened Garden of the Grieving The HMAT Ballarat departed from Ballarat was rescued, some four hours after
from this air pollution at great cost to health Mother, our city pays proper tribute to those Melbourne on February 19, 1917 bound for the torpedo struck.
services. Yes, coal is cheap but only because who have served Australia. England. After being delivered to England by British
it’s subsidised by the health costs paid by These permanent memorials are an Aboard the Ballarat were soldiers from Navy destroyers, the soldiers formerly
thousands of our fellow Australians. important part of our city’s observance of around Australia – and of course, some from aboard the Ballarat went on to fight as far
Doctors for the Environment Australia Anzac Day. the Ballarat region. from home as Belgium.
seeks to bring health benefits of renewable Along with the cenotaph, they are the On April 25, 1917 – shortly before a Today, those from Ballarat who served
solar and wind energy to many rural and re- places where we gather together to honour memorial service on board to mark the Australia in World War I are recognised
gional communities. In Port Augusta, South the thousands of local people who sacrificed first landing at Gallipoli two years earlier along our Avenue of Honour.
Australia we helped the community close a time with their families and friends – and – the Ballarat was torpedoed by a German And those that were aboard the transport
coal power station that caused lung cancer sometimes even their lives – for our commu- submarine, just as the ship approached the ship Ballarat are among them.
and asthma. A solar thermal plant is now nity and nation. English Channel. As we gather at our significant local
foreshadowed. Across Australia, communi- These important memorials will always be The torpedo did not immediately sink the memorials, we must remember we are part
ties benefit from solar plants with local jobs, a part of Ballarat. Ballarat. of a long tradition of honouring the sacrifice
energy security and income. Barcaldine, in But behind each of these memorials are And according to the New York Times of of Australians at war.
central west Queensland, has just installed the individual stories of remarkable people May 3, 1917, as the soldiers and sailors on And this Anzac Day, 100 years after the
the state’s largest solar plant, which accord- from our region. board waited to be rescued, they sat on the event, we are joining with those aboard
ing the mayor Rob Chandler has “brought a They are stories of shared commitment deck together, playing cards and singing the Ballarat, who held a memorial service
lot of dollars into the community.” and dedication to the freedom of all some songs. on April 25 to mark the first landing of
The best thing about this medicine is Australians. Down in the engine room, the command- Australian and New Zealand troops at
there are no negative side effects. Anxieties And all too often, stories of loss and grief. ing officer of Ballarat provided cheering Gallipoli.
have arisen over wind farms, but no medical Many of these stories are well known – words to the soldiers around him. Sharon Knight is the state member for
or scientific organisation here or overseas they are the stuff of legend. The New York Times reports him as Wendouree.
has identified any cause or harm. The pre-
scription of renewable energy will help bring
health and stability to rural communities.
Demand treatment!
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OPINION
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EDITORIAL
Invisible scars for those who go on living
T
HIS Anzac Day it is worthwhile community. the services vital to a functioning society.
remembering not those who died So the campaign to Walk off the War Perhaps most of all the culture must change.
in distant wars a century ago but Within has taken the first courageous and Historically it was written into our culture
rather those who made it back alive definitive steps toward recognising the that mental consequences were seen as
and physically intact, only to live out the breadth of the problem of those who suffer some kind of weakness. The Anzac myth
burden of their terrible experience on the from PTSD. But those first steps are the conveniently glossed over the terrible and
ones they wanted to hurt least. crucial ones toward recovery however long lasting legacy of mental damage done by
As thousands of veterans, emergency ser- and arduous the journey. wars and generations of survivors. It was a
vice workers, their families and friends who Most of all it is a campaign about solidar- culture of being told to “man-up” where tell–
marched on the weekend to raise awareness ity, to tell sufferers that they are not alone. tale signs of impact were dismissed and the
of PTSD know, sometimes it is the invisible Ballarat showed once again on the weekend concealed trauma festered and led to one of
scars that are the most devastating. how generous and bold is its community war’s most destructive legacies; countless
We also know this is not some nostalgic spirit in recognising that together the more suicides and lives ruined.
illusion we can dress in the revisionism of impossible and ugly can be faced. Saturday’s walk shows bold steps are
history and sententious platitudes. These And even if there are fewer veterans of being taken to tackle this problem openly as
aren’t ancient wars too easy to sentimental- recent military operations, the shadow of a community and curtail the terrible costs.
ise with no living voices left to reiterate the PTSD extends a lot further than the obvious. But the complexity and demands of the
lingering pain and despair. This is a suffering If one in 10 emergency service workers are mental health system demand much more,
that is with us right now and we know all affected by the condition then resources particularly when it is already at crisis point.
too tragically that it is costing lives in our are key to creating a sustainable force and Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14
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IN THOUGHT: Army Company Sergeant Robert Creelman deep in thought during Walk Off The War Within. SYMBOL OF HOPE: Survivors of Suicide members
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(R, CC) 11.00 Clive James: The Kid 9.30 Greek News From Cyprus. 10.30 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 11.30Morning News. (CC) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG, CC) 11.00 The Talk.
From Kogarah. (R, CC) 12.00 ABC German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 12.00 MOVIE Secrets Of Eden. John 12.00The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PGads, CC) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, CC)
News At Noon. (CC) 1.00 Grantchester: 12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish Stamos. A pastor becomes the Variety show. (PG, CC) 1.00 The Biggest Loser: Transformed.
Christmas Special. (Msv, R, CC) News. 1.00 Al Jazeera News. 2.00 prime suspect in a murder case. 1.00 MOVIE Mother. Albert Brooks. (PG, CC) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight.
2.10 The War That Changed Us. The Chefs’ Line. (R, CC) 2.30 Messiah (2012, Masv, R, CC) A grown man moves in with his (CC) 2.30 Alive And Cooking. (R, CC)
(PGw, R, CC) At The Foundling Hospital. (PG, R, 2.00 The Daily Edition. The hottest mother. (1996, PGls, R, CC) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 My
3.40 Doctor Who. (PG, R, CC) CC) 3.40 Dead Famous DNA. (PGa, issues from the day’s news. (CC) 3.00 News Now. (CC) Market Kitchen. (CC) 4.00 Everyday
4.30 Whovians. (PG, R, CC) R, CC) 4.35 Richard Hammond’s 3.00 The Chase. (CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (CC)
5.00 ABC News: Early Edition. (CC) Jungle Quest. (R, CC) 5.30 Letters And 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. Hosted by 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG,
5.30 The Drum. (CC) Numbers. (R, CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC) Eddie McGuire. (CC) CC) 5.00 TEN Eyewitness News. (CC)
6.00 Dream Build. (R, CC) 6.00 The Chefs’ Line. (CC) 6.00 Seven News. (CC) 6.00 Nine News. (CC) 6.00 WIN News. (CC)
6.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. Zac makes a 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 6.30 The Project. Join the hosts for
7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, desperate plea. Hunter and VJ 7.30 The Voice. Series return. a look at the day’s news, events
7.30 7.30. (CC) I’m A Doctor. Part 4 of 4. The face a tough situation. Marilyn A group of contestants sets and hot topics. (CC)
8.00 Australian Story: The Story Of doctors reveal the secrets to questions her relationships. out to prove they have what it 7.30 Modern Family. Cameron
The Krait. A look at a veteran’s sticking to those New Year’s (PGv, CC) takes to be a singing sensation. spares no expense as the family
campaign. (CC) resolutions. (R, CC) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. Amateur (PGl, CC) prepares to hold a Thanksgiving
8.30 Four Corners. Shines a light on 8.30 The Surgeon And The Soldier. cooks undertake a variety of 9.00 Miniseries: House Of Bond. jamboree. (PGa, R, CC)
Syrian regime at a time when Follows the story of surgeon challenges in order to prove Part 1 of 2. Charts the rise and 8.30 MOVIE A Good Day To Die
the future of President Assad is Munjed Al Muderis as he sets they have what it takes. (PG, CC) fall of Alan Bond, Australia’s Hard. Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney,
being argued over. (CC) out to change the life of a young 9.00 Seven Year Switch. The couples richest man and winner of the Sebastian Koch. After learning
9.20 Media Watch. Hosted by Paul British soldier. (CC) participate in theirs and their America’s Cup in the 1980s. his estranged son is in trouble,
Barry. (PG, CC) 9.30 SAS: Who Dares Wins: new partner’s interests in order (Mls, CC) a New York cop heads to Russia
9.35 Q&A. Hosted by Tony Jones. Interrogation. Part 5 of 5. The to bring them closer. (M, CC) 10.40 Events That Changed The to lend a hand. However, when
(CC) six remaining recruits undergo 10.10 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell. Chef Eighties. Takes a look at he discovers his son is a CIA
10.40 Lateline. (R, CC) the most psychologically Gordon Ramsay offers advice the 1980s. (PGa, R, CC) operative, working undercover,
11.10 The Business. (R, CC) 11.30 demanding 24 hours of the and criticism to proprietors of 11.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (Mdv, R, CC) the trip takes a deadly twist.
Golf. PGA Tour. Valero Texas Open. course. (CC) struggling hotels across the US. 12.30 Extra. (CC) (2013, Mlv, R, CC)
Highlights. (CC) 12.20 The Boffin, 10.30 SBS World News Late Edition. (Ml, R, CC) 1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R, CC) 10.30 MOVIE I Origins. Michael
The Builder, The Bombardier. (PG, R, (CC) 11.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. Pitt. A molecular biologist
CC) 12.50 The Mix. (R, CC) 1.20 Rage. 11.00 The World Game. Soccer news, USA. Chef Gordon Ramsay 2.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. makes a scientific discovery.
(MA15+adhlnsv) 2.35 The Tunnel. features and match results. (CC) heads to Mama Maria’s in (R) (2014, Masnl, CC)
(MA15+lv, R, CC) 3.25 Australia Wide. (R, 11.30 1864: Denmark’s War. Brooklyn, New York. (Ml, R, CC) 2.30 Global Shop. 12.40 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC)
CC) 3.55 Jennifer Byrne Presents Great (MA15+v, R) 12.10 Anzac: El Alamein. Introduced 3.00 Good Morning America. News 1.40 The Late Show With Stephen
War Stories. (R, CC) 4.25 Anzac Dawn 1.45 Crimes Of Passion. (Mal, R, CC) by Bud Tingwell. (R) and talk show. (CC) Colbert. (PG, CC)
Service From Sydney. (CC) 5.30 Anzac 5.00 CGTN English News. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R, CC) 4.30 Anzac Dawn Service. (CC) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
Dawn Service From Canberra. (CC) 5.30 NHK World English News. 5.30 Sunrise. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)
ABC2 (CH 22) SBS VICELAND (CH 32) 7TWO (CH 62) 9GEM (CH 52) ONE (CH 81)
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And Possum. 1.55 Wallykazam! 2.50 10.00 Dutch News. 10.30 Tamil News. Flushed. (C) 8.00 Jay’s Jungle. (P) Day! (PG) 7.00 Creflo. (PG) 7.30 TV Operation Repo. (PG) 9.00 Fishing
Messy Goes To Okido. 3.10 Mister 11.00 Japanese News. 11.35 Hindi 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Home And Shop. 8.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG) Edge. 9.30 Just Go. 10.00 M*A*S*H.
Maker’s Arty Party. 3.30 Play School. News. 12.00 Soccer. A-League. Second Away: The Early Years. (PG) 9.30 NBC 9.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 (PG) 11.00 Hogan’s Heroes. 12.00
4.20 Tree Fu Tom. 5.10 Peg + Cat. 5.25 Elimination final. Replay. 2.10 Speed Today. 10.30 NBC Press. 11.30 Annabel Friends. (PG) 11.30 Netball. Super WIN News. 1.00 Cheers. (PG) 2.00
Charlie And Lola. 5.45 Dinosaur Train. With Guy Martin. (PG) 3.10 VICE News Langbein: The Free Range Cook. 12.00 Netball. Round 9. Giants v Collingwood Nash Bridges. (M) 3.00 Jake And
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Specks. (PG) 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) Are With Ben Fogle. (PG) 5.35 If You Are The Grave. (PG) 2.15 Some Mothers Do Vixens. 3.30 As Time Goes By. 4.10 Generation. (PG) 6.00 M*A*S*H. (PG)
8.15 Gruen Pitch Rewind. (PG) 8.30 The One. 6.35 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 ’Ave ’Em. (PG) 3.00 Property Ladder. Heartbeat. (PG) 5.20 Are You Being 7.30 MacGyver. (M) 8.30 I Am Johnny
Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends. The Feed. 8.00 South Park. (M) 8.30 (PG) 4.00 Deal Or No Deal. 5.00 60 Served? (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Cash. (M) 10.30 House Of Lies. (MA15+)
(M) 9.20 Life And Death Row. (M) Deep Water: The Real Story. (MA15+) Minute Makeover. (PG) 6.00 Medical As Time Goes By. 7.30 Miss Marple. 11.00 Super Rugby Extra Time. 12.00
10.10 Extras. (PG) 10.45 John Conway 10.05 Miniseries: Deep Water. (M) 2.20 Emergency. (PG) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Firm. Tom Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 3.
Tonight. (M) 11.45 Whovians. (PG) 12.15 Desus And Mero. 3.00 Thai News. 7.30 Jonathan Creek. (M) 8.30 Foyle’s Cruise. (1993, Mlv) 11.35 Scott & Bailey. Grand Prix Of The Americas. Replay.
Peaky Blinders. (MA15+) 1.15 HitRecord 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. War. (M) 10.30 Blue Murder. (M) 12.00 (M) 12.45 GEM Presents. (PG) 1.00 TV 1.30 Shopping. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder.
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Next Step. 11.40 The Dengineers. 12.05 12.00 News. 3.00 ABC News Sinker. (PG) 8.00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Powerpuff Girls. (PG) 2.00 Rabbids 6.30 Blazing Team. 7.05 Pokémon.
Deadly 60. 12.35 Bear Grylls: Survival Afternoons. 6.00 ABC News Evenings. Addiction. (PG) 9.00 Big Angry Fish. Invasion. (PG) 2.30 Beyblade Burst. 8.00 Totally Wild. (C) 8.35 Bob The
School. 1.00 Horrible Histories. 1.30 6.30 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News (PG) 11.00 Charlie’s Angels. (PG) 12.00 3.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. (PG) 3.30 Star Builder. 9.00 Super Wings. 9.30
Operation Ouch! 2.00 Teenage Mutant Evenings With The Business. 9.00 T.J. Hooker. (PG) 1.00 Wipeout USA. (PG) Wars: Droid Tales. (PG) 4.05 We Bare Crocamole. (P) 10.00 Dr Quinn. (PG)
Ninja Turtles. (PG) 2.50 Miraculous ABC National News. 9.30 Lateline. 2.00 Big Angry Fish. (PG) 3.00 Ultimate Bears. (PG) 4.30 Be Cool, Scooby- 11.00 JAG. (PG) 12.00 Judging Amy.
Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 3.35 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC National Fishing. (PG) 4.00 Wipeout USA. Doo! (PG) 5.00 Ben 10. (PG) 5.30 Teen (M) 1.00 WIN News. 2.00 Becker. (PG)
Thunderbirds Are Go. 4.00 The News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 (PG) 5.00 Swamp People. (PG) 6.00 Titans. (PG) 6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 3.00 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.00 Rules
Dengineers. 4.30 Deadly 60. 5.05 The Drum. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 BBC American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Football. 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Of Engagement. (PG) 4.30 Raymond.
Nowhere Boys: Two Moons Rising. 5.45 Global. 2.25 100 Years Of Anzac: The AFL. Round 5. Richmond v Melbourne. Middle. (PG) 7.30 Science Of Stupid. 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud.
The Fairly OddParents. 6.05 Teenage Spirit Lives 2014-2018. 2.30 7.30. 3.00 From the MCG. 10.30 The Front Bar. (M) (M) 8.00 Top Gear. (PG) 9.15 MOVIE 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Malcolm In
Mutant Ninja Turtles. (PG) 6.30 Eve. BBC Global. 3.25 100 Years Of Anzac: 11.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 12.00 Ink Beverly Hills Cop. Eddie Murphy. (1984, The Middle. (PG) 7.30 How I Met Your
7.00 Operation Ouch! 7.25 Officially The Spirit Lives 2014-2018. 3.30 The Master. (M) 1.00 Swamp People. (PG) Mlv, CC) 11.30 Two And A Half Men. Mother. (M) 8.00 The Simpsons. (PG)
Amazing. 8.05 Degrassi: Next Class. Link. 4.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. 4.25 2.00 Shannon’s Legends Of Motorsport. (PG) 12.00 The Middle. (PG) 12.30 9.00 MOVIE Scream 3. David Arquette.
(PG) 8.25 Prisoner Zero. 8.50 Wizards 100 Years Of Anzac: The Spirit Lives (PG) 3.00 Fishing Western Australia. Adventure Time. (PG) 1.00 Regular (2000, MA15+hv) 11.20 The Strain.
Vs Aliens. 9.30 Total Drama All Stars. 2014-2018. 4.30 Anzac Dawn Service 4.00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. Show. (PG) 1.30 Ben 10. (PG) 2.00 (MA15+) 12.20 James Corden. (M) 1.20
9.55 Rage. (PG) 10.55 Close. From Sydney. 5.30 Late Programs. (PG) 5.00 Late Programs. Children’s Programs. Dexter. (MA15+) 2.25 Late Programs.
NITV (CH 34) 6.00 Bushwhacked! 6.30 Wapos Bay. 7.00 Move It Mob Style. 7.30 Musomagic. 8.00 The Dreaming. 8.30 Wapos Bay. 9.00 Tipi Tales. 9.30 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 10.00
Te Kaea. 10.30 The Secrets Of The Kimberley. 11.15 Unschooled: Save Our Future. 12.45 Torres To The Thames. (PG) 1.45 The Mulka Project. 2.30 Ngurra. 3.00 Tales Of
Tatonka. 3.30 Kagagi. (PG) 4.00 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.30 Guardians: Evolution. 5.00 Noongar Dandjoo. 5.30 Kriol Kitchen. 6.00 Surviving. 6.30 On The Edge. (PG) 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 NITV News. 7.30 The
Prophets. (PG) 8.00 First Australians. (PG) 9.00 The Point. 9.30 Get Your Fish On. 10.00 Hunting Aotearoa. (MA15+) 10.30 City Slickers Rodeo. 11.00 Survive Aotearoa. (PG) 12.00 Volumz. (PG)
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10 Communion table
11 Assistant 13 14
13 Man’s name
14 Mender of shoes 15
15 Japanese verse form
16 Manservant 16 17 18 19 20
18 Value highly
21 Biblical garden 21 22 23 24
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25 Norwegian composer
26 Fast runner
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29 So be it
31 Boredom
31 32
32 Take an exam again
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35 Great lake
37 Ornamental recess
35 36 37
38 Noteworthy act
39 Dance
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40 Round cap
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3 German city 16 Checks the character of 28 One in prison
4 Sheep’s cry 17 Memorise 29 Antenna
5 Dismiss from 19 Fragment of cloth 30 One or the other of two
employment 20 Moves very rapidly 32 Encircles
6 Casino employee 22 Contrivance 34 Booty
7 Burrowing mammal 23 Strive for superiority 35 Frequently (poet)
8 Nothing 24 Dispatched 36 Label
9 Through 25 Wildebeest
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20 Zooms, 22 Artifice, 23 Vie, 24 Sent, 25 Gnu, 27 Penne,
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12 Operate; 13 Reckless speed; 18 Call over; 19 Nous; 14 Cobbler, 15 Haiku, 16 Valet, 18 Prize, 21 Eden, 22 Aviators,
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SPORT RACING
SPORTSBET-BALLARAT gallops today MR
1 1.30 C.E Bartlett Plate 1200m TAB GUIDE
Daily Double 6, 8
TRACK/RAIL/WEATHER
Track soft (6).
6 4.00 Hygain Handicap 1600m
Apprentices can claim 2yo Maiden SW $20,000 Early Quadrella 1, 2, 3, 4 Rail is in the true position. Apprentices can claim Benchmark 64 $20,000
1 333s American Genius (5) D & B Hayes & T Dabernig... Quadrella 5, 6, 7, 8 Weather overcast. 1 3s735 Shintaro d (8) Ms J Baker ............ Ms M Julius (a2) 62 11.00
....................................................................D Oliver 58 2.00 First Four All Races 2 s5340 Bob’s Hope dw (4) Luke Oliver ................. T Sadler 60 13.00
2 Cunning Moves (7) Shea Eden.............. J Benbow 58 15.00 3 s96s0 Zaralily (7) Heath Conners ...................................... 60 34.00
Fixed Odds All Races
3 47 John’s Revenge (4) Nick Ryan ................ N Callow 58 7.50 4 22s33 Chequered Flag h (5) D K Weir ...............D Yendall 59.5 4.00
4 7 Mishmash (10) Brett Scott.............. SCRATCHED 5 02327 Murphy dn (2) M C Kent ............................ L Nolen 59 2.80
5 Savvy Ken (6) C Maher .............................. L Nolen 58 13.00 6 14s53 Roldana w (9) Jamie Edwards ................. N Callow 58 11.00
Note: Race times correct at time of publication. 7 4212 Meowie Wowie (3) R J Blacker ....... D Stackhouse 57 5.00
6 The Delphi (9) M D Moroney..................P Moloney 58 13.00
7 5 Annanicolesnitz (3) Lee & Anthony Freedman .D Moor 56 11.00 8 78601 Catechesis dw (6) R F Donat...................J Keating 56 15.00
9 25428 Bright Lights Baby dw (1) C J Waller.... C Symons 55.5 6.00
8
9
2s3 Banish (2) J A O’Shea .............................A Mallyon
Jane’s Angel (1) M G Price ..................... J Noonan
56
56
5.00
7.50 4 3.00 Craigs Royal Hotel Plate 1100m BRIGHT LIGHTS BABY, Chequered Flag, Roldana, Murphy
10 6 Lonberg (8) B C Hearps..................... C Robertson
AMERICAN GENIUS, Banish, Annanicolesnitz, Lonberg
56 21.00
Apprentices can claim 3yo & up Maiden SW $20,000 7 4.30 Sportsbet’s New Racing Form 1100m
1 0s By The Pound (5) Patrick Payne............................. 58.5 7.50
2 2.00 Ableworks Plate1200m 2
3
336s5
46s
Dali (1) V L Malady ........................ T Germaine (a3) 58.5
Mr Integrity h (9) S Morrish ............ SCRATCHED
26.00
Apprentices can claim Benchmark 58 $16,000
1 s7772 Atunnah Courage dw (10) Ms E Haworth.............
Apprentices can claim 2yo Maiden SW $20,000 .......................................................... SCRATCHED
4 2238s Alluring Miss (4) Luke Oliver.................... N Callow 56.5 5.50 2 4160s Western Hunter (5) A H Parker ....... L Riordan (a2) 61 17.00
1 7 Baseman (5) R W Smerdon ...................... T Sadler 58 34.00 5 255s2 Lady Amanda (8) Niall Phillips ........................J Hill 56.5 6.50 3 4535s Dark Ensign w (1) J F Moloney .... Ms C Hall (a1.5) 60.5 5.00
2 Mount Horeb (1) G A Osborne .............J Childs (a) 58 13.00 6 332s2 Latitude (3) M, W & J Hawkes ...............P Moloney 56.5 2.80 4 45s17 Weekend d (12) Niall Phillips ......................D Moor 59.5 6.00
3 6 Mr So And So b (4) Lee & Anthony Freedman..D Moor 58 2.80 7 Miss Frizzante (10) Kylie Vella.................. C Parish 56.5 13.00 5 17433 Hard Earned Thirst (2) G A Osborne..Dean Holland 58.5 9.00
4 Persian Empire (2) T Busuttin & N Young..N Callow 58 11.00 8 0758s Bliss Point (2) M Beer & M Hinton.........J Letherby 56 34.00 6 4187 Six Penny d (6) R W Smerdon ...........M Aitken (a2) 58.5 4.00
5 42 Snitzepeg bh (6) D K Weir........................D Yendall 58 5.00 9 8 Calais View (6) M Beer & M Hinton .......R Maloney 56 34.00 7 6221s Heather Honey th (4) S Morrish ...........J Childs (a) 58 5.00
6 Villermont (9) C Maher.................... SCRATCHED 10 52 In A Panic (11) Luke Oliver ..................... J Noonan 56 10.00 8 2896s Scuzi w (8) J A McLean..............................D Oliver 58 9.00
7 Argentinian Gold (8) M G Price.............. J Noonan 56 7.00 11 s256s Ramensky (7) Dean Krongold.......... D Stackhouse 56 5.50 9 455s5 Sweet Taste d (11) Henry Dwyer ............ J Noonan 58 9.00
8 8s05 Casa De Lago (10) Patrick Payne ............... M Dee 56 6.00 LATITUDE, Lady Amanda, Ramensky, Alluring Miss 10 70s15 Anyways Rosie (7) Saab Hasan ...............C Newitt 57.5 13.00
9 Little Britt (3) Matthew Brown ................ B Higgins 56 15.00 11 75356 Mr Cooley d (3) P A Banks ....... Ms K Furness (a3) 57.5 15.00
10 6 Rainbow Serpent (7) J P Salanitri ....Dean Holland
SNITZEPEG, Mr So And So, Casa De Lago, Argentinian
56 17.00
Gold
5 3.30 City Of Ballarat Plate 1200m
12 74733 Dorsay Girl (9) H J Barry..............................J Todd
SIX PENNY, Hard Earned Thirst, Western Hunter, Dark Ensign
54 26.00
NRL SPORT
Woods’ date with Dogs a disgrace, says Fittler Souths
TIGERS ing with the enemy ahead
of the club’s NRL clash on
week … I really look for-
ward to asking Ivan Cleary
ward, criticising his form
so far this season in a Ti-
move on
RUGBY league legend Brad
Fittler has described likely
Sunday.
Fittler was speaking on
how he felt when he saw
the photo,” Fittler said.
gers side that has just two
wins over the opening
from ref
Canterbury signing Aaron Channel Nine’s Sunday
Woods’ coffee with Bull-
dogs players this week as a
Footy Show about the in-
fluence of players manag-
“I think it’s a disgrace.
The team he’s playing that
weekend, he’s sitting there
seven rounds.
He questioned the com-
mitment of both James
debacle
“disgrace”. ers fuelling speculation in having lunch with them. Tedesco and Woods, who RABBITOHS
Woods’ future has domi- the player market when he I really can’t stomach are believed to have signed
nated NRL discussions turned on Woods. that.” SOUTH Sydney veteran
with the Sydney Roosters
over the past week after “Seeing Aaron Woods Immortal Andrew Johns John Sutton insists the
and Bulldogs soon after
the Wests Tigers captain at lunch with Canterbury also had a shot at the Rabbitohs have moved on
the Tigers put a last Friday
Aaron Woods was captured fraternis- players at the start of the NSW State of Origin for- from the controversial ref-
deadline on their offers.
ereeing decisions that cost
his team a win against Bris-
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PARRAMATTA 18 (K Naiqama D Nofoaluma tries M Moses 5 goals) Round 9 KNIGHTS 8 1 0 7 0 122 205 -83 2
(C Norman 2 S Radradra tries C Gutherson 3 goals) Thursday: Broncos v Panthers, 7.50pm; Friday: Rabbitohs v *denotes teams yet to play
CANTERBURY 12 Sea Eagles, 6pm; Cowboys v Eels, 7.50pm; Saturday: Titans
PENRITH 12 (K Holland M Montoya tries K Holland 2 goals) at ANZ v Knights, 3.00pm; Bulldogs v Raiders, 5.30pm; Tigers v
(C Harawira-Naera P Hiku tries N Cleary 2 goals) at ANZ Stadium. Referee: Gerard Sutton, Peter Gough. Sharks, 7.30pm; Sunday: Warriors v Roosters, 2pm;
Stadium. Referee: Gavin Badger, Jon Stone. Crowd: 14,071. Crowd: 19,303. Dragons v Storm, 4pm
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SPORT
Worst season looms as Australian teams struggle Blitzing
SUPER RUGBY The Brumbies lead that
log despite having a 3-5
spot guaranteed to the
conference winner regard-
straight points in a 26-24
home loss to South Af-
Dasha has
JUST past the halfway
mark, Australia’s wretched
record, the supposedly
strong Reds and Waratahs,
less of their overall points
standing.
rica’s endangered Kings in
Sydney.
Aussies in
results are on track to yield
the country’s worst season
in the 23-year history of
who clash in Brisbane on
Saturday, are both 2-6,
the Western Force are 2-5
The grim scenario fol-
lows a Black Friday for
Australia when the Brumb-
Waratahs coach Daryl
Gibson admitted feeling
under pressure after his
box seat
Super Rugby. and the Melbourne Rebels ies conceded 42 unan- team’s latest humbling TENNIS
The Australian confer- 1-1-5. swered points in a 56-21 defeat though playmaker
ence ladder underlines just It means that, for a sec- loss to the Hurricanes Bernard Foley indicated AUSTRALIA are in the box
how badly the local sides ond straight season, Aus- in Napier and the NSW the New Zealander still had seat after day one of their
are going in this season of tralia already looks set to Waratahs squandered a the support of his under- Fed Cup World Group II
Daryl Gibson discontent. have only the one finals 17-0 lead and leaked 26 performing players. play-off tie against Serbia,
taking a 2-0 lead following
singles wins to Ashleigh
IN BRIEF
MAGPIES HOLD OFF FAST-FINISHING GIANTS GRIZZLIES LEVEL SERIES WITH SPURS
A 48-GOAL haul at 94 per substantial firepower to MIKE Conley showed fans as the Grizzlies
cent accuracy by Caitlin close out the match at why he landed the snatched a 110-108 win
Thwaites has helped Qudos Bank Arena on richest contract in NBA in overtime to level the
Collingwood secure an Sunday. history as he sparked the first round series with
upset 59-56 Super Netball “We just really wanted Memphis Grizzlies to a their higher-ranked
win over competition to make sure we did thrilling playoff series- western conference rivals
heavyweights the Giants the basics right today,” levelling win over Patty at 2-2.
in Sydney. Collingwood goalkeeper Mills’ San Antonio Spurs. Centre Marc Gasol
The Magpies held a six- Sharni Layton said. There were plenty clinched victory for the
goal advantage at three- “Sometimes it takes of doubters when the Grizzlies, hitting the
quarter-time. your natural instinct away Grizzlies splashed out game winner with 0.7
However, the Giants from the game, but we on a $203 million, five- seconds to go in the first
continued their trend of really wanted to stick to year deal to retain the period of extra time.
finishing strongly and the plan. When you do point guard Conley nine But it was Conley who
drew level at 52-52 with that and you can get on months ago. led the way, scoring 35
seven minutes remaining, top of things, that’s when On Sunday he turned points while also pulling
forcing the Magpies it flows and your mojo on a dazzling display in nine rebounds and
CaitlinThwaites to draw on all their starts to come out again.” Mike Conley before ecstatic home dishing out eight assists.
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DETAILS SPORT
Stevens 7 d. V. Clark, P. Smith 5 V. Clark 7 d. J. Segrave 3 F. Longest Drive 0 – 15: Andrew Tonkin
ROLLER DERBY Marson, V. Clark 7 d. P. Smith, J. Segrave 5
FRISBEE Straightest Drive: John Ciezki
BALLARAT ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE 19/04/17 BALLARAT ULTIMATE FRISBEE LADIES STABLEFORD RSL DAY 22/04/2017
STATEWIDE STAMPEDE 23/04/2017 B. David 7 d. A. McKee, J. Hermann 6 B. David 7 d. J. Hermann AUTUMN LEAGUE 18/04/2017 Best Scores Ladies RSL Day: Chris Bongiorno 36 pts, Helen
6 V. Rowe, R. Stevens 7. B. Phillips 3 Hovey 34 pts, Flo Feltham 33 pts, June Gow 32 pts
BRDL’s Rat Pack took to the track against Westside Derby Doll’s Round 1 went off with a bang with all three games very tightly
Association Croquet NTP: 2nd Flo Feltham, 12th Betty McGuinness, 17th Helen
Westside Glory in round three of the Statewide Stampede contested until the last few minutes. We have a week off next
tournament. 15/04/17 week due to Anzac Day. Looking to get involved? Find us on McSparron, 8th 2nd Shot Flo Feltham
It was a fast paced game, with Rat Pack skaters being put B. Reither 26 d. G. Lewis 9 G. Hamilton 16 d. B. Lewis 3 A. Facebook at facebook.com/ballaratultimateinc Longest Drive: Nikki Prato, Straightest Drive: Helen Hovey
to the test against the strong defensive walls put up by Gould 8. d. P. McCarthy 7 T. M.S. M. def by Gone Frisin’ 25-27; F. T.T. def by Jess Rowse
19/04/17 15-27; Shake n Bake def Anonymous 32-17
CRESWICK
Westside Glory.
While Rat Pack jammers gained a few power jams, Westside M. Sertori 22 d. M. Sutherland 10 P. McCarthy 16 d. I. McKee 3 STABLEFORD, WGV SILVERSPOON ROUND 3
Glory held lead for the majority of the game. M. Sertori 22 d. B. Reither 13 P. McCarthy 12 d. A. McKee 9 I. GOLF 19/04/2017
BRDL Rat Pack: 130 McKee, G. Lewis 15 d. B. Lewis, G. Hamilton 13 BALLAN GOLF CLUB Winner: Beth Evans 37 pts. 2nd: Laraine Lucas 35 pts. 9 hole
WSDD Westside Glory: 184 event: Heather Pearse. NTP: 13th Rhonnie Dryne
CYCLING STABLEFORD PAR 3 COURSE 22/04/2017
QUOITS BALLARAT SEBASTOPOL CYCLING CLUB A Grade: Winner Rick Roden 61-13-48 on c/b from Ian CRESWICK GOLF CLUB
Bragge 65-17-48.
BALLARAT ROPE QUOITS ASSOCIATION FINN BUSINESS SALES AUTUMN ROAD SERIES B Grade: Winner Victor Buttigieg 72-23-49 on c/b from Lenny
AUTUMN PAR 22/04/2017
HOME AND AWAY 19/04/2017 Peter Kluzek put together a great round to take trophy
22/04/2017 Kilender 70-21-49.
of the day.
The third round of the home and away this week saw Invermay The first race of the Finn Business Sales Autumn Series started NTP’s: 2nd John Fitzgerald, 9th Glen Herring, 10th Peter Di
Fiore, 17th John Costello. Results: P KLuzek +7, B Anstey +4, R Speirs +3 c/b, R Neville +3,
with an all round teams performance with all members throwing in foggy conditions in Blampied on Saturday but cleared nicely
Balls 6, Cut-off 51: Rick Roden, Ian Bragge, Victor Buttigieg, I Penney +2 c/b
above handicap has inflicted BBC only defeat this season for some great racing. The 2016 championship course offers
Lenny Killender, John Muhlhan, Rob Brown. Comp Balls: J Taylor, I Flynn, T DeGrandi, N Taylor, P Bates, R
and has closed the gap at the top of the table to 1 point with riders plenty of opportunity to attack and establish a break so Block, D Curnow, T Coulson, B Lamb, W Townsing
comfortable win in 8 rounds. In the other game saw Nuggets everyone has to be on the ball. Well done to everyone that BALLARAT Birdies: J Mytyk, R Mayer, P Bates, G Tracey, T Kelly
return to form with victory over Sebastopol in 9 rounds, with
battled it out in another fun day of racing. 4BBB PAR 19/04/2017 Ferrets: R Mayer, T Kelly
Nuggets getting off to a slow start before hitting their straps
Thank you to the race sponsor Smith & Jennings, Sovereign NTP’s: 3rd G Raworth, 8th P Kluzek, 13th T DeGrandi
and were in front after 8 rounds to easily run out the winners. 4BBB Par. Players: 39
Park Motor Inn for the lead car, Pete Canny for setting up, Sam Punters: 17th T Coulson
The game between VRI and Cruisers, VRI received a walkover Winners: Paul Burke (9) & Neville Burke (21) +11 C/B; 2nd: Rhys
Smith and Darren Gladman for marshalling. Magpie: 7th P Bates
from Cruisers who were unfortunately unable to field a side. Hines (13) & Des Roache (31) +11; 3rd: Sascha Brown (22) &
Invermay 1003 7pts d BBC 967 2 pts in 8rds; Nuggets 1004 This Saturday we have the opportunity to race like the pro’s as Geoff Leslie (24) +10 C/B Wayne Graham & Col Robinson +10 MIDLANDS GOLF CLUB
6pts d Sebas 998 2pts in 9rds; VRI walkover 5 pts d Cruisers a team against Geelong and Colac. We are the host at Dereel NTP 17th Hole Stephen Bibby
0pts in 10rds and racing starts at 10.00am. Juniors will race at the same Ball rundown: Wayne Graham & Col Robinson +10; Richard
STABLEFORD – JIM RAPKINS TROPHY 22/04/2017
Limits: D. Robertson, J. Fitzpatrick 4, D. Bowman, D. Hopkinson time. Please send your entry into bscc_road@hotmail.com Lawrence & Stephen Bibby +8; Trevor Madin & Mark Doery +8; MEN
3, K. Walker, R. Walker, B. Bowman, S. Taylor 2. before Friday. Gill Fryatt & Brodie Leishman +8 Stableford
Next week’s draw: Sebas v BBC; Cruisers v Nuggets; A grade: 1st. Liam White, 2nd. Nick White, 3rd. Daniel Winner Jim Rapkins Trophy – Dean Thompson
THURSDAY STABLEFORD 20/04/2017 A Grade: 1st Craig Boucher 40 c/b, 2nd Tim Wright 40 c/b, 3rd
Invermay v VRI Braunsteins
Players: 47 Allan Brennan 39 c/b
B grade: 1st. Jesse Norton, 2nd. Rob Forsyth, 3rd. Dean Wells
SHOOTING C grade: 1st. Peter Canny, 2nd. Bob Braszell, 3rd. Paul Pickersgill
A Grade winner: Andrew Yanner (3) 38pts; 2nd: David Ritchie B Grade: 1st Daryl Neale 40 c/b, 2nd John Orr 40 c/b, 3rd
(10) 37pts; 3rd: Michael Hallahan (13) 36pts Darren Stevens 38
BALLARAT PISTOL CLUB D grade: 1st. Cooper McCormick, 2nd. James Knight, 3rd. Shogo B Grade winner: Mal Vallance (24) 43pts; 2nd: Alan Scott (17) C Grade: 1st Dean Thompson 41, 2nd Tom Rice 38 c/b, 3rd
WEEKLY COMPETITION TOP 3 SCORES 22/04/2017 EUREKA CYCLING 38pts; 3rd: Peter Dwyer (17) 37pts Brendan Maher 38 c/b
Single Action: 1) Bob – 39. Ball rundown, $5 voucher: Peter Turkenburg 36; Col McCurry 36; Nearest the Pin: 3rd Rob Jenkins, 11th Phil Rogers, 16th
RISING SUN TROPHY 23/04/2017 Mark Doery 35; Jeff Trewin 35; Mark Loveless 35; Rudy Jansen Samuel Whitfield
Standard Pistol: 1) Dave – 497, 2) Grant – 495, 3) Dave – 494.
Service Unrestricted: 1) Phil – 801, 2) Col – 793, 3) Rod – 773. The 2017 edition of the Rising Sun Trophy was staged in perfect 35; Bevan Morton 35 Birdie Balls: 3rd Rob Wallace, 3rd Michael Mennen, 3rd
Service rifle: 1) Grant – 436, 2) Phil – 362, 3) Rod – 347. cycling conditions on Sunday 23rd April. NTP 17th Garry Harrowfield Rob Jenkins, 3rd Craig Boucher, 3rd Ross Wiltshire, 11th
Twenty Five riders signed on at the start line for the 56 Craig Boucher, 11th Kyle Haase, 11th Rob Ryan, 16th
BOWLS BALLARAT AND DISTRICT
kilometre handicap race around the Windmill Circuit with the Samuel Whitfield
finish line over the infamous Wall. SENIOR LADIES 21/04/2017 Punters Hole: 14th Luke Davidson
BALLARAT INDOOR BOWLS Mild weather after the rain made playing at Bunninyong very LADIES
No wind and plenty of sun made for a fast race and every
MIDLANDS MEN’S TEAMS 25/04/2017 competitor successfully completed the course in the true spirit pleasant, with lovely food. 1st Tina Benoit 42, 2nd Jill Morrison 38
Div 1 @ home of the event. A grade winner: Sandy Watson 34 pts; 2nd: Joan Miller. 33 Nearest the Pin: 3rd Jude Marshall
Caryle, Bond, Pounceby, D. Speechley Graeme Parker rode solo off a handicap of 30 minutes and the points C/B; Wendy Thomas
Sharp, Kosloff, P Speechley, Hawkins B grade winner: Marie McDonald 31; C/B Yvonne Sullivan. ROKEWOOD
field did not see him for the entire race.
div 3 @home In a remarkable feat for a man in his seventies, Parker time NTP: 8th Sandy Watson; 12th Joan Miller PRIVILEGE CUP – STABLEFORD 22/04/2017
Sparkman, Rivett, Considine, Bissett trialled his way around the three laps of the circuit before The perpetual inaugural Beth Scott and Karlene Thorne putting Winner: Lewis Alexopoulos 40 Pts, 2nd: Ashley Hadler 39
Duggan, Nunn, Jenkins, Croft Trophy: Marie McDonald 30 putts on C/B from Julie Hutchinson. Pts, 3rd: Charlie Neville 36 Pts, NTP: 5/14 Lewis Alexopoulos,
heading off to battle the steep bitumen of The Wall.
BEAUFORT Magpie: Lewis Alexopoulos, Birdie: Ashley Hadler, Ferret:
BIBBA PENNANT The oldest rider in the race had to zig-zag his way up the incline
Charlie Neville, Punters: Lewis Alexopoulos
before racing down the other side to salute the chequered flag STABLEFORD 18/04/2017
LEARMONTH BOWLING CLUB 25/04/2017
Division 1: At BMS.
and receive the applause of the small crowd.
Stableford SKIPTON GOLF CLUB
Two large groups dominated the rest of the field.
C Newman, G Stowe, M Powell, R Powell. The 7 minute group had nine riders and rode smartly to pick up
1st: Roger Harris, 26; 2nd: Peter Fowler, 26; 3rd: Les Allen, 25; MEN’S SATURDAY COMPETITION 22/04/2017
R Peskett, P Beechey(M), P Ryan, G Powell. 4th: Leo Mc Carty, 24 c/b MEN’S GOLF-
the three riders of the 13 minute group early in the race. NTP 1st: Rod Hetherington
Division 3: At Sebastopol. 22/4/2017: Stableford
The super-sized bunch powered along without missing a beat Vic’s Magpie Ball: Keith Nicol
C Findlay, D Powell, I Long, C Powell. Winner: M. Richardson 37 points
until the last few kilometres when the fast pace started to N. C.M. Award: Bill Ham
R Cassar, I Martin, G Findlay(M), K Stowe. R/Up: G. Thompson 34 points
take its toll.
BEAUFORT GOLF ASSOCIATES A. Lamont 33 points
CITY OVAL Peter Livitsanis seized an opportunity to scoot away from
N. T.P. M. Richardson/Magpie: G. Thompson
MEN’S INDOOR BOWLS 25/04/2017 his cohorts near the end of the race and take a clear second. STABLEFORD 22/04/2017 Comp Balls: M. Richardson
Stephen Biram claimed third place ahead of the ever gallant D. Harding 33pts
Division 2 at Home
D. Holman, R. Kinna, D. Flntoft, M. Sargent Danny Whelan. H. Cuthbertson 31pts SNAKE VALLEY LADIES
R. Oonk, C. Gibson, L. Sims, E. Digrolamo Second Scratch rode off a handicap of 2 minutes and the eight D. Bending 29pts MONTHLY MEDAL-STROKE/PUTTING 19/04/2017
riders immediately started rotating turns. 9 holes out H. Cuthbertson 18pts Carol Quilliam 70; Joy Boland 75; Elaine Rodgers 77
CITY OVAL BOWLING CLUB Their high speed ensured they maintained the entire two minute Pro comp Longest Drive 4th hole: Carol Quilliam
LADIES INDOOR DIV3 24/04/2017 advantage over the four chasing Scratch riders. H. Cuthbertson Magpie: Robyn McCrow
Near the end of the race they were able to reel in the remnants Magpie ball 9th Putting: Joy Boland 30
At Invermay, Cars at 12.15
of the 7 minute group and Peter Kiel took fifth place after D. Bending
M. Tait, H. Kinnersly, D. Mahony, H. Dolling.
A. O’Sullivan, J. Alexander, G. Hogg, A. Finger. trailing Stuart Brien over The Wall, then accelerating faster to BEAUFORT GOLF CLUB RACING
the finish line. CAULFIELD GALLOPS
CRESWICK Kiel also claimed Fastest Time by just two seconds over Scratch STROKE 22/04/2017
MEN’S INDOOR BOWLS 25/04/2017 rider Tony Mirabella. Results: A Grade: B. Foster 64, B. Creek 65, N. Bull 68, S. Christian 68, VIC TAB DIVS FOR $1.00
1st – Graeme Parker (30 min) E. Backer 69 Race 1: 2 3 6. Win $6.20 place $2.60 $1.80 NTD. Q: $6.90. E:
Div 1 at Home; B Grade: C. Perks 67 c/back L. Gilbert 67, I. Perks 73, D. O’Kelly
B. Broughton, M. Blackburn, R. Brehaut, G. Flapper. 2nd – Peter Livitsanis (7 min) $14.90. T: $66.40. First 4: 2-3-6-7: $261.80. Sub: 3. Scr: 1.
3rd – Stephen Biram (7 min) 73, D. Lamb 74 Race 2: 8 2 1. Win $9.10 place $2.50 $2.60 $2.00. Q: $33.80.
J. Chamberlain, A. Annear, R. Ohlsen, T. Hedger. C Grade: K. Trounce 65, P. Costello 66, P. Prenc 69, B. Groom 70
Div 2 at V. R.I 4th – Danny Whelan (7 min) E: $77.20. Duets: 8-2: $12.30, 8-1: $9.20, 2-1: $9.10. T:
Pro Balls: B. Foster, B. Creek, K. Trounce, P. Costello, C. Perks, L. $442.70. D: $60.10. First 4: 8-2-1-5: $2, 173.20. Sub: 3.
J. Matthews, R. Burt, R. Prictor, L. Keen. 5th – Peter Kiel (2 min)
Gilbert, N. Bull, S. Christian Scr: 7, 9.
D. Cooper, P. Zelly, J. Van Orschot, G. Blackburn. Fastest Time – Peter Kiel in 1h 27m 10s, ave. 38.7 kph Birdie Balls: K. Liston 10th, B. Foster 13th Race 3: 1 10 6. Win $1.50 place $1.10 $2.90 $3.50. Q:
LINTON & DISTRICT DARTS NTP’s: 1st M. Broadbent, 7th L. Harris, 9th K. Broadbent, 10th J. $8.90. E: $9.10. Duets: 1-10: $4.70, 1-6: $6.20, 10-6: $34.70.
Stimson, 13th S. Christian, 18th T. Grundell T: $167.50. D: $16.60. First 4: 1-10-6-9: $1, 016.00. Sub:
INDOOR PENNANT 25/04/2017 AHA DARTS Eagles Nest: M. Broadbent 5th 1. Scr: 4.
Division 4 (at home): J Hetherington, G Como, S Walters, A Next Week April 29th 4BBB Stableford Guest Day Shot gun Race 4: 11 9 2. Win $5.20 place $1.80 $1.30 $2.90. Q:
Cook, S Williams, C Grenfell, B Traill, B Vandenberg THURSDAY MEN’S 20/04/2017 start 12.30pm $6.30. E: $14.50. Duets: 11-9: $3.10, 11-2: $8.20, 9-2: $5.50.
Results Round 9 May 6th Stroke Monthly Medal
VICTORIA BOWLING CLUB T: $100.30. D: $10.00. First 4: 11-9-2-10: $387.40. Sub:
A Grade
BUNINYONG 9. Scr: 12.
MEN’S INDOOR TEAMS 25/04/2017 Widges Herd 8 d Market Stayers 5 Race 5: 11 3 2. Win $5.70 place $2.20 $2.50 $2.50. Q:
Div 2 at Central Wend. Corbin, Murnane, Jackson, Tudorovic (s). Golfers All Stars 11 d C/Yards Cavaliers 2 STABLEFORD 20/04/2017 $22.60. E: $43.40. Duets: 11-3: $8.30, 11-2: $9.90, 3-2:
Spruce, Jones, R Chapman, Clark (s). Div 3 at Midlands Golf. C/Yards Deviates 11 d Twisted Oaks 2 Placegetters: 1st Terry O’Brien 41 pts; 2nd Scott Hughes 41 $10.70. T: $208.70. D: $33.50. First 4: 11-3-2-8: $4, 248.60.
Haintz, McGreehan, Ward, David (s). A Chapman, Reus, Harty, Market Muppetts 9 d C/Yards Cruisers 4 pts; 3rd Allan Jones 40 pts; 4th Ivan Crowley 40 pts; 5th Jack Sub: 10. Scr: 17, 18, 12(L).
Thornton (s). Div 4 at Buninyong. W Harrison, Bawden, Powell, High Scores Romeril 39 pts Race 6: 1 2 9. Win $2.00 place $1.40 $1.80 $4.70. Q: $4.30.
Walsh (s). Haase, Sub, Hanrahan, Whitcher (s). M. Wilde 100x6 Ball Competition: Neil Lloyd-Jones, Chris Holzberger, Bob E: $5.70. Duets: 1-2: $2.50, 1-9: $7.90, 2-9: $12.30. T: $57.80.
R. Verlinden 140, 125, 100x3 Whitcher, Wayne Morgan, Andy Mattinson, Kevin Robinson, D: $15.00. First 4: 1-2-9-7: $289.40. Sub: 1. Scr: 10, 13, 14.
VRI R. Walsh 140, 117, 105, 100x2 Peter Prowse, Peter Gay, Gary Butcher, Tristan Feldman Race 7: 8 11 6. Win $14.60 place $3.40 $5.70 $1.80. Q:
MENS INDOOR PENNANT 25/04/2017 D. Gray 140, 134, 100x2 NTP: 2nd Graeme Diamond: 8th Cory Sellers; 13th 2nd Shot $178.50. E: $280.90. Duets: 8-11: $41.70, 8-6: $15.70, 11-6:
Div-1 at Central Wendouree G. Matthews 140, 120, 100x2 Ralph Buckingham; 17th John Hopkins $15.90. T: $2, 053.30. D: $46.50. First 4: 8-11-6-9: $14,
B. Adams, J. Benney, N. Peglar, S. Plater. B Grade Birdies: Eric Christopher, David Stevens, Peter Prowse 749.60. Sub: 6. Scr: 5, 10.
D. Hucker, C. Steenhuis, W Atwood, I. Hedger. Brewery Tap 10 d Webbcona Wanderers 3 Race 8: 4 13 5. Win $5.50 place $2.00 $1.80 $2.60. Q: $9.80.
BUNINYONG GOLF CLUB E: $21.40. Duets: 4-13: $4.90, 4-5: $7.50, 13-5: $6.80. T:
Div-2 at Home. Millers Sharks 10 d Ricks Outlaws 3
M. Dowler, M. Hughes, P. Hanson, M. Brown. The Rat Pack 7 d Nerrina Lancers 6 MENS STABLEFORD RSL DAY 22/04/2017 $132.90. D: $105.00. First 4: 4-13-5-12: $1, 472.80. Sub: 13.
P. Vorstenbosh, J. Steenhuis, N. Maddern, J. Wakeling. Millers Maulers BYE Best Score RSL Shield & Trophy: Mark Pye 44 pts Scr: 6, 7, 14, 15.
High Scores Best Score RSL Exserviceman’s Shield & Trophy: Chris Race 9: 12 8 14. Win $2.40 place $1.40 $1.90 $3.60. Q:
CROQUET Holzberger 39 pts $5.60. E: $9.30. Duets: 12-8: $3.10, 12-14: $6.80, 8-14:
G. Weightman 140, 100x2
BALLARAT ALEXANDRA CROQUET CLUB A Grade: Mark Pye 44 pts, Peter Martin 41 pts, Tony McConchie $10.70. T: $85.90. D: $16.30. First 4: 12-8-14-2: $388.20. Sub:
P. Considine 140, 100
41 pts, Peter Prowse 40 pts 12. Scr: 4, 6, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18.
WEEKLY RESULTS 19/04/2017 G. Hansford 105, 100
B Grade: Nicholas Templeton 41 pts, Chris Holzberger 39 pts, VIC TAB DOUBLE on races 7 and 9: Malibu Style (8): Sword
Results of games played during the week starting on Saturday P. Hoe 105, 100 Of Light (12) $74.10. Subs: 6, 12.
Bill Cosier 39 pts, Greg Palmer 38 pts
and finishing on Wednesday C Grade C Grade: Paul Shelmerdine 42 pts, Loui Bressen 42 pts, Rob VIC TAB EARLY QUADDIE on races 2, 3, 4, 5: (8)(1)(11)(11):
Golf Croquet: Bunny Bowlers 9 d Nerrina Warriors 4 Foley 42 pts, Robin Feltham 41 pts $592.70. Subs: 3, 1, 9, 10.
15/04/17 Millers Tigers 7 d Sexy Exees 6 NTP: 2nd Chris Tatt VIC TAB QUADDIE on races 6, 7, 8, 9: (1)(8)(4)(12): $913.80.
B. Phillips 7 d. V. Clark 2 M. Willemse 7 d. B. David 3 P. Smith 7 Aussie Battlers 7 d C/Yards Misfitz 6 8th Bruce Frost Subs: 1, 6, 13, 12.
d. F. Marson 5 High Scores 17th Scott Hughes VIC TAB BIG6 on races 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9: (11)(11)(1)(8)(4)(12): Major
17/04/17 C. Bull 128, 121, 114 18th 2nd Shot Greg Reynolds (winners of 6 races): $45, 775.70 Supplementary (winners of
E. Neil 7 d. J. Hermann 3 B. David, V, Clark 7 d. M. Willemse, M. Beaston 132, 100 Ball Competition: down to 36 pts first 5 races): $1, 801.70. Subs: 9, 10, 1, 6, 13, 12.
B. Phillips 6 E. Neil, J. Hermann 7 d. P. Smith, F. Marson 6 R. S. Gollan 100x2 Longest Drive 16 & Over: Nicholas Templeton
30 THE COURIER Monday April 24, 2017 thecourier.com.au
SPORT AFL
North not
taking
notice of
Gibbs thumbs nose
history
KANGAROOS
at injury concern
BLUES elaide at Adeladie Oval on “I haven’t got the results Port, but Gibbs was equally It has been speculated
NORTH Melbourne coach Friday night. The 28-year- back yet but I’ve actually confident he would be fit to the 214-game veteran will
Brad Scott won’t be attend- CARLTON star Bryce Gibbs old went in for scans on had a similar thing about lead the side next week. ask for a trade to the Crows
ing a history lesson any is confident a thumb injury Sunday, but wasn’t con- five years ago and played Gibbs has enjoyed a again at the end of the sea-
time soon as he tries to pull won’t rule him out of Satur- cerned the injury might through that without good start to the season, son, but he wouldn’t be
off a miracle by guiding his day’s clash with the Swans sideline him for the en- any trouble. I should be averaging 26 possessions, drawn on the topic.
side out of the doldrums at the MCG. counter with the Swans. right for next week.” after his failed attempt to “I’ve just got to let my
and into the finals. Gibbs injured his left “I wouldn’t have thought Skipper Marc Murphy return home to Adelaide footy do the talking and
The Kangaroos slumped thumb during Carlton’s so,” Gibbs replied when had scans done on a knee during last year’s trade pe- keep that chatter as quiet
to 0-5 after coughing up a 90-point loss to Port Ad- asked if he was in doubt. injury suffered against riod. as possible,” Gibbs said.
29-point lead in their loss
to Fremantle in Perth on
Saturday night to go down
9.13 (67) to 9.8 (62).
It was their third loss by
less than a kick this season,
Buddy great effort as Swans dive
following tight defeats to SWANS again. There’s no easy way
Geelong (one point) and to do it, there’s just a test in
the Bulldogs (three points). LANCE Franklin’s 800th AFL football every week, we
No team has ever recov- goal was a long way from haven’t come up to scratch
ered from an 0-4 start to Sydney coach John Long- just yet. But we intend to
reach the AFL finals under mire’s mind as his winless come up to scratch pretty
a top-eight system. team crashed to a 42-point soon and we need to get
But Scott was defiant loss to GWS. going in a hurry.
when told that history was The defeat at the SCG on “We’ve got ourselves into
against his side. Saturday night sent Sydney it, there’s only one choice
“Is it?” Scott rebuffed. tumbling to 0-5 and made now is to work our way out
“Well, last time North it increasingly unlikely they of it. The majority of boys
Melbourne were 0-4 they would extend their run of have been fantastic for a
won a premiership in 1975. seven straight finals ap- long period of time for us
“So how far do you want pearances, the last six com- and what we’re dishing up
to go back in history? But ing in Longmire’s tenure. at the moment is not good
who cares? We’ve got 17 Franklin led the Swans’ enough.”
games to go. So I’m going scorers with three goals, It was a depressingly
to start doing maths, not but didn’t bother celebrat- familiar story for Sydney
history.” ing when he brought up his fans, with the Swans play-
North Melbourne will be milestone with the game ing well in patches.
sweating on the fitness of already decided. “We’ve shown little bits
ruckman Todd Goldstein “It’s probably not some- and pieces here and there,
(ankle) ahead of Saturday thing at the front of my but the majority of time we
night’s home clash with mind just at the moment, haven’t been able to sustain
Gold Coast. to be honest,” Longmire it for a period of time that’s
Jack Ziebell (leg) and said after the match. required at AFL level,”
Ben Brown (knee) were He didn’t dispute his Longmire said.
also hampered at times side was down on confi- “It’s a combination of a
against the Dockers, but dence after the Giants re- lot of different things and
both are expected to face covered from conceding it all adds up to that incon-
the Suns. the first four goals to kick sistent performance and
While the Kangaroos the next nine. not being good enough for
face an uphill battle, Fre- “You can see that,” Long- long enough.”
mantle improved to 3-2. mire said. “But there’s still a Defender Heath Grundy
Former Cats forward fair bit of footy to be played ended up with a nasty lump
Shane Kersten was the this year and we need to on his face after a collision
hero, snapping a goal with make sure we get back off with Giants forward Jeremy
just 44 seconds left. MILESTONE: Lance Franklin kicks his 800th career goal. Picture: AAP the canvas and get going Cameron.
AFL SPORT
SPORT NETBALL
Newlyn
Comeback Cobras win home in
BFNL
BY DANIEL SHORT
two-goal
BACCHUS Marsh fought
hard to register victory in its
thriller
first outing of the Ballarat CHNL
Netball League. ROUND three of the Central
Bacchus Marsh were Highlands Netball League
down for much of the match saw Newlyn win yet anoth-
and trailed by as much as er thriller.
five goals in the final quarter Newlyn overcame Roke-
before clawing its way to a wood by two goals - 34-32.
two-goal victory over Darley, It's two victories this sea-
36-34. son have been by one and
Coach Michael Saker two goals, accompanied by a
was extremely proud of his five-goal loss.
group’s ability to execute the Springbank remains un-
team plans under the final defeated following its sev-
quarter pressure. en-goal win over Ballan.
Delivering in pressure Also in the undefeated cat-
situations and staying com- egory is Learmonth, Clunes
posed has been something and Dunnstown.
Saker had taken a focus to OPTIONS: East Point's Jessica Martin looks for a pass in the side's 16-goal win over Ballarat in its opening round of Next week will see at least
throughout pre-season and it the Ballarat Netball League. Picture: Lachlan Bence one of those sides lose that
came into immediate effect. title given Springbank take
“I thought my girls were “That’s the stuff we’ve tight situation. The deadly-accurate “It was a very physi- on Clunes.
fairly composed throughout been focusing on pre-sea- “We just had a clear focus shooter converted brilliantly cal game.” Hepburn notched up its
the whole game,” Saker said. son, just not fading out in on just chipping away, one all game and was awarded Bacchus Marsh face Sun- first win of the season, re-
“We were down in the last close contests. It’s just that or two turnovers and then the medal for best on court. bury in round two in what is turning from the bye to re-
quarter by about five goals mental capacity I wanted the conversion, hopefully they’d “Across the board it was sure to be a true test against cord a five-goal victory over
and just chipped away at it girls to develop. go into panic mode and we’d just a solid team effort, every- the quality Lions. Bungaree. Beaufort also got
and managed to get ahold “If you’re mentally get an advantage on them.” one played their role very OTHER MATCHES on the board, comfortably
of the lead and just main- switched on in the game, the Saker said the team as a well for four quarters. If you East Point 47 d Ballarat 31 accounting for Gordon by 22
tain possession and show game will come to you. whole played very well, but put the team effort in, you’re Lake Wendouree 42 d Redan 37 goals. While Creswick had no
real composure and control “I was very proud of the the dominance of Maddie going to get those results. Sunbury 79 d Melton 15 trouble defeating Smythes-
throughout the remainder of fact they stuck to their guns Hodgson in goal shooter “I always knew it was go- Melton South and North Ballarat dale, getting home by 47
the quarter. and didn’t panic in that could not be ignored. ing to be a tight tussle. City to play on Anzac Day. goals, 67-20.
NETBALL 8, 98.25; Waubra 8, 35.71; Ballan 6, 103.53; Rokewood- 13/UNDER: Springbank 15 d Ballan 11, Hepburn 26 d B GRADE: Moyston-Willaura 27 d Ararat Eagles 26,
Corindhap 4, 123.68; Bungaree 4, 91.73; Skipton 4, 43.64; Bungaree 9, Buninyong 40 d Dunnstown 9, Carngham- Glenthompson-Dunkeld 29 d Lismore-Derrinallum 14,
BALLARAT Buninyong 2, 74.71; Gordon 0, 57.81; Carngham-Linton 0, Linton 16 d Clunes 14, Beaufort 13 d Gordon 3, Penshurst 42 d Hawkesdale-Macarthur 20, SMW Rovers
23/04/2017 41.18; Smythesdale 0, 39.66 Smythesdale 29 d Creswick 27, Learmonth 19 d Skipton 49 d Caramut 21, Tatyoon 46 d Wickliffe-Lake Bolac 18
B GRADE: Springbank 42 d Ballan 21, Bungaree 58 d 7, Rokewood-Corindhap 1 d Newlyn 23, Waubra 10 d Ladder: SMW Rovers 8, 317.24; Tatyoon 204.76;
A GRADE: East Point 47 d Ballarat 31, Lake Wendouree
Hepburn 16, Dunnstown 30 d Buninyong 29, Clunes 56 d Daylesford 4
42 d Redan 37, Sunbury 79 d Melton 15, Bacchus Marsh Penshurst 8, 197.44; Glenthompson-Dunkeld 8, 185.29;
Carngham-Linton 19, Gordon 40 d Beaufort 26, Creswick Ladder: Buninyong 12, 1241.67; Hepburn 12, 281.82;
36 d Darley 34 49 d Smythesdale 14, Learmonth 53 d Skipton 10, Woorndoo-Mortlake 8, 140.91; Moyston-Willaura 4,
Ladder: Melton South 8, 246.88; Ballarat 4, 288.24; Redan Smythesdale 12, 175; Beaufort 12, 164; Newlyn 8, 100; Hawkesdale-Macarthur 4, 71.43; Ararat Eagles 0,
Newlyn 45 d Rokewood-Corindhap 33
4, 268.75; Melton 4, 109.43; Bacchus Marsh 4, 105.89; 187.88; Creswick 8, 187.8; Learmonth 8, 163.33; Waubra 74.63; Lismore-Derrinallum 0, 71.19; Caramut 0, 47.62;
Ladder: Learmonth 12, 386.84; Springbank 12, 230;
Sebastopol 4, -; Darley 0, 94.44; Sunbury 0, 45.38; Lake Creswick 12, 203.7; Bungaree12, 163.51; Newlyn 12, 8, 91.67; Carngham-Linton 8, 63.39; Skipton 4, 94.23; Wickliffe-Lake Bolac 0, 47.5; Great Western 0, 34.18
Wendouree 0, 37.69; East Point 34.69; North Ballarat City 143.02; Clunes 8, 169.23; Dunnstown 8, 104.76; Gordon Bungaree 4, 75.56; Dunnstown 4, 57.81; Springbank C GRADE: Moyston-Willaura 28 d Ararat Eagles 8,
yet to play 6, 108.64; Rokewood-Corindhap 4, 104.67; Buninyong 4, 4, 31.71; Clunes 0, 53.73; Gordon 0, 44.12; Daykesford Glenthompson-Dunkeld 42 d Lismore-Derrinallum 8,
B GRADE: Ballarat 45 d East Point 31, Redan 43 d Lake 83.51; Beaufort 4, 78.87; Skipton 4, 77.89; Hepburn 4, 42.22; Ballan 0, 18.57; Rokewood-Corindhap 8.96
Penshurst 31 d Hawkesdale-Macarthur 14, SMW Rovers
Wendouree 16, Sunbury 55 d Melton 32, Darley 50 d 44.86; Waubra 4, 41.10; Ballan 2, 73.2; Carngham-Linton MARYBOROUGH CASTLEMAINE 52 d Caramut 12, Tatyoon 50 d Wickliffe-Lake Bolac 17
Bacchus Marsh 42 0, 39.58; Smythesdale 0, 21.43 DISTRICT Ladder: Glenthompson-Dunkeld 8, 471.43; Penshurst
Ladder: Sunbury 8, 147.14; LakeWendouree 4, 162.96; C GRADE: Springbank 39 d Ballan 23, Bungaree 50 d A GRADE: Harcourt 65 d Campbells Creek 21, Lexton 36 8, 338.46; Tatyoon 8, 266.67; SMW Rovers 8, 255.17;
Ballarat 4, 145.16; Darley 4, 119.05; Melton South 4, Hepburn 24, Buninyong 37 d Dunnstown 24, Clunes d Rovers 28, Carisbrook 34 d Dunolly 32, Natte-Bealiba
118.42, Sebastopol 4, -; Bacchus Marsh 0, 84; East Point 35 d Carngham-Linton 18, Beaufort 26 d Gordon 21, Woorndoo-Macarthur 8, 148.78; Moyston-Willaura 4,
67 d Maldon 43, Trentham 38 d Navarre 37, Avoca 47 156.25; Hawkesdale-macarthur 4, 114.63; Great Western
0, 68.89; Redan 0, 61.36; Melton 0, 56.07; North Ballarat Creswick 68 d Smythesdale 4, Learmonth 40 d Skipton
7, Rokewood-Corindhap 28 d Newlyn 20, Waubra 35 d d Royal Park 39, Newstead 56 d Talbot 15, B GRADE: 0, 61.02; Ararat Eagles 0, 36.21; Wickliffe-LakeBolac 0,
City yet to play
Daylesford 24 Harcourt 45 d Campbells Creek 15, Lexton 41 d Rovers 28.04; Lismore-Derrinallum 0, 24; Caramut 0, 22.02
C GRADE: Ballarat 34 d East Point 23, Redan 26 d Lake
Ladder: Creswick 12, 463.33; Learmonth 12, 271.74; 26, Carisbrook 34 d Dunolly 28, Natte-Bealiba 47 d 17/UNDER: Moyston-Willaura 77 d Ararat Eagles 5,
Wendouree 25, Sunbury 28 d Melton 12, Bacchus Marsh
Bungaree 12, 265.38; Buninyong 12, 203.77; Rokewood- Maldon 36, Trentham 34 d Navarre 32, Avoca 39 d Royal Glenthompson-Dunkeld 10 d Lismore-Derrinallum 0,
28 d Darley 22
Corindhap 8, 161.19; Springbank 8, 159.32; Clunes 8, Park 27, Newstead 28 d Talbot 16 Hawkesdale-Macarthur 32 d Penshurst 9, Caramut 10 d
Ladder: Sunbury 8, 157.89; Ballarat 4, 147.83; Bacchus
146.58; Newlyn 8, 123.94; Beaufort 8, 94.05; Gordon 4, C GRADE: Harcourt 45 d Campbells Creek 22, Lexton 46 SMW Rovers 0, Tatyoon 54 d Wickliffe-Lake Bolac 11
Marsh 4, 127.27; Melton South 4, 108.33; Redan 4, 104;
113.92; Hepburn 4, 84.85; Waubra 4, 65.38; Dunnstown d Rovers 11, Carisbrook 39 d Dunolly 29, Natte-Bealiba
Sebastopol 4, -; Lake Wendouree 0, 96.15; Darley 0, Ladder: Tatyoon 8, 1046.15; Moyston-Willaura 8, 547.83;
78.57; East Point 0, 67.65; Melton 0, 51.85; North Ballarat 4, 64.76; Skipton 4, 60.36; Daylesford 0, 49.55; Ballan 0, 40 d Maldon 22, Navarre 27 d Trentham 26, Avoca 46 d
48.76; Carngham-Linton 0, 28.57; Smythesdale 0, 17.50 Hawkesdale-Macarthur 8, 466.67; Caramut 8, 150;
City yet to play Royal Park 21, Newstead 34 d Talbot 13
17/UNDER: Springbank 21 d Ballan 5, Hepburn 36 d Glenthompson-Dunkeld 4, 120.59; Great Western 4, 93.1;
D GRADE: East Point 34 d Ballarat 29, Redan 24 drew 17/UNDER: Harcourt 40 d Campbells Creek 13, Rovers 35
Bungaree 20, Buninyong 44 d Dunnstown 12, Clunes d Lexton 26, Dunolly 29 d Carisbrook 11, Natte-Bealiba Woorndoo-Mortlake 4, 52.94; Wickliffe-Lake Bolac 4,
with Lake Wendouree 24, Sunbury 41 d Melton 27, 47 d Carngham-Linton 20, Beaufort 20 d Gordon 19, 52.94; Penshurst 0, 57.81; Ararat Eagles 9, 4.4; Lismore-
Bacchus Marsh 38 d Darley 15 25 d Maldon 21, Trentham 26 d Navarre 17, Avoca 50 d
Creswick 61 d Smythesdale 8, Learmonth 36 d Skipton Royal Park 10, Newstead 24 d Talbot 17 Derrinallum 0, -; SMW Rovers 0, –
Ladder: Sunbury 8, 138; Bacchus Marsh 4, 253.33; East 10, Newlyn 20 d Rokewood-Corindhap 19, Waubra 19 d 15/UNDER: Moyston-Willaura 32 d Ararat Eagles 6,
Point 4, 117.24; Melton South 4, 94.44; Sebastopol 0, -; 15/UNDER: Rovers 36 d Lexton 17, Dunolly 36 d
Daylesford 13 Carisbrook 22, Natte-Bealiba 16 d Maldon 13, Navarre Glenthompson-Dunkeld 37 d Lismore-Derrinallum 9,
Lake Wendouree 2, 100; Redan 2, 100; Ballarat 0, 85.29; Ladder: Buninyong 12, 608.7; Learmonth 12, 410;
20 d Trentham 8, Avoca 45 d Royal Park 5, Talbot 33 Penshurst 26 d Hawkesdale-Macarthur 10, Caramut 10 d
Melton 0, 76.81; Darley 0, 39.47; North Ballarat City Hepburn 12, 249.12; Clunes 10, 156.92; Creswick 8,
d Newstead 8 SMW Rovers 0, Tatyoon 23 d Wickliffe-Lake Bolac 8
yet to play 254; Bungaree 8, 237.78; Gordon 8, 163.27; Beaufort 8,
19/UNDER: Ballarat 49 d East Point 17, Melton 44 d 13/UNDER: Harcourt 19 d Campbells Creek 13, Rovers 41 Ladder: Tatyoon 8, 733.33; Glenthompson-Dunkeld 8,
98.41; Newlyn 8, 85.71; Springbank 8, 71.83; Skipton 6,
Sunbury 26, Bacchus Marsh 45 d Darley 20, Redan 43 d 98.41; Rokewood-Corindhap 4, 122.97; Waubra 4, 51.85; d Lexton 2, Carisbrook 25 d Dunolly 0, Natte-Bealiba 20 500; Woorndoo-Mortlake 8, 362.5; Penshurst 8, 278.95;
Lake Wendouree 16 Carngham-Linton 0, 39.5; Daylesford 0, 32.11; Ballan 0, d Maldon 15, Trentham 27 d Navarre 5, Avoca 26 d Royal Moyston-Willaura 4, 100; Great Western 4, 76.92;
Ladder: Melton South 8, 246.88; Ballarat 4, 288.24; Redan 26.47; Dunnstown 0, 23.14; Smyhtesdale 0, 11.41 Park 0, Talbot 22 d Newstead 13 Caramut 4, 70.37; Hawkesdale-Macarthur 4, 68.42;
4, 268.75; Bacchus Marsh 4, 225; Melton 4, 109.43; 15/UNDER: Springbank 20 d Ballan 12, Bungaree 34 MININERA AND DISTRICT Lismore-Derrinallum 0, 39.62; Wickliffe-Lake Bolac 0,
Sebastopol 0, -; Darley 0, 44.44; Lake Wendouree 0, d Hepburn 31, Buninyong 48 d Dunnstown 7, Clunes A GRADE: Moyston-Willaura 43 d Ararat Eagles 36, 22.73; Ararat Eagles 0, 9.33; SMW Rovers 0, –
37.21; East Point 0, 34.69; North Ballarat City yet to play 27 d Carngham-Linton 19, Gordon 36 d Beaufort 23, Glenthompson-Dunkeld 46 d Lismore-Derrinallum 35, 13/UNDER: Ararat Eagles 12 d Moyston-Willaura 6,
Creswick 43 d Smythesdale 16, Learmonth 37 d Skipton Glenthompson-Dunkeld 33 d Lismore-Derrinallum 2,
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS 4, Rokewood-Corindhap 22 d Newlyn 21, Daylesford 36
Penshurst 46 d Hawkesdale-Macarthur 32, SMW Rovers
A GRADE: Springbank 46 d Ballan 39, Hepburn 40 d 62 d Caramut 16, Tatyoon 63 d Wickliffe-Lake Bolac 29 Penshurst 19 d Hawkesdale-Macarthur 7, Caramut 17 d
d Waubra 16 SMW Rovers 3, Tatyoon 13 d Wickliffe-Lake Bolac 0
Bungaree 35, Dunnstown 50 d Buninyong 34, Clunes 70 d Ladder: Learmonth 12, 1000; Buninyong 12, 489.29; Ladder: SMW Rovers 8, 450; Penshurst 8, 238.46;
Carngham-Linton 25, Beaufort 37 d Gordon 15, Creswick Tatyoon8, 235.85; Woorndoo-Mortlake 8, 151.61; Ladder: Tatyoon 8, 1700; Glenthompson-Dunkeld 8,
Creswick 12, 231.43; Bungaree 12, 153.23; Hepburn 8,
67 d Smythesdale 20, Learmonth 74 d Skipton 15, Newlyn 156.34; Clunes 8, 108; Daylesford 8, 98.22; Springbank 8, Glenthompson-Dunkeld 8, 142.86, Moyston-Willaura 1200; Great Western 8, 714.29; Penshurst 8, 308.33;
34 d Rokewood-Corindhap 32 89.23; Rokewood-Corindhap 8, 73.33; Newlyn 4, 144.44; 4, 101.37, Hawkesdale-Macarthur 4, 98.7; Lismore- Moyston-Willaura 157.14; Ararat Eagles 4, 130; Caramut
Ladder: Learmonth 12, 367.92; Clunes 12, 241.77; Gordon 4, 93.55; Skipton 4, 57.38; Dunnstown 4, 55.56; Derrinallum 0, 73.33; Ararat Eagles 0, 57.14; 4, 104.76; Hawkesdale-Macarthur 4, 90; SMW Rovers 0,
Springbank 12, 158.43; Dunnstown 12, 145.19; Creswick Ballan 4, 53.73; Beaufort 0, 62.11; Smythesdale 0, 41.57; Wickliffe-Lake Bolac 0, 55.91; Caramut 0, 25.71; Great 20; Woorndoo-Mortlake 0, 10.42; Wickliffe-Lake Bolac 0,
8, 147; Beaufort 8, 136.54; Hepburn 8, 136.54; Newlyn Carngham-Linton 0, 40.85; Waubra 0, 15.22 Western 0, – 7.69; Lismore-Derrinallum 0, 6.82
thecourier.com.au Monday April 24, 2017 THE COURIER 33
BASKETBALL SPORT
Final
quarter
fade-out Ballarat Rush's Joy Burke at
the free-throw line against
SEABL
Tigers storm home round 4
to deny Ballarat results,
SEABL WOMEN
A DISAPPOINTING final
hit really big shots.”
Rinaldi said there were
ladders
quarter from Ballarat Rush plenty of posties from the AFTER four rounds of the
cost it the match against Mel- match and felt it was im- South East Australian Bas-
bourne Tigers, denying Rush portant to keep the result in ketball League season, here
its first South East Australian perspective – that it was only is the standings.
Basketball League victory for the side’s second game of There is also a match to
the season. the season. be played on Monday to end
Rush took a one-point ad- “It’ll be good to finally get the round.
vantage into the last quarter back into the swing of the SOUTH EAST AUSTRALIAN
after leading at every change, season and it felt like that BASKETBALL LEAGUE
but would concede 26 points was our first proper game Men's Round 4
and only score 13 itself, to go last night even though we’d Hobart 93 d Sandringham 69
down 93 points to 81. already played against Gee- Sandringham 70 d NW Tasmania
Rush’s preparation for the long. I think there’s a heap of 63
match was far from ideal giv- positives, if that was our fifth Bendigo 96 d Albury Wodonga 85
en it had been three weeks game then you’d be a bit con- Mt Gambier 91 d Ballarat 79
since its first match, while cerned, but we’ve got a long LADDER
Saturday night was the Tigers way to go.” Hobart 4 wins, 0 losses, 151.71%
fifth outing. DETAILS Bendigo 3-2, 109.19
Co-captain Kristy Rinaldi MELBOURNE 23 48 67 93 BACK ON COURT: Ballarat Rush's Claire Constable sends a pass down the court against Dandenong 3-2, 97.65
said it was one that slipped BALLARAT 25 52 68 81 Melbourne Tigers - Ballarat went down 93-81, after three weeks off. Pictures: Dylan Burns Ballarat 2-2, 92.82
out of the side’s grasp. While POINTS - Ballarat: J Bonds 22 (3 Melbourne 2-2, 89.42
she said it was tough to tell three-pointers), M Mathews 14 NW Tasmania 1-4, 83.33
how much of an effect the (2), A Spencer 14 (2), J Burke 14, Frankston 0-5, 87.72
unusual lead-in had, the side C Constable 9 (3) Women's round 4
would learn from the loss. REBOUNDS - Melbourne 41, Sandringham 82 d Hobart 80
“It’s one that slipped away Ballarat 43 (J Burke 12) Bendigo 73 d Albury Wodonga 48
from us, but I also think we ASSISTS - Melbourne 32, Melbourne 93 d Ballarat 81
had a lot of positives in the Ballarat 21 (M Mathews 6) Launceston 76 d Sandringham 52
game,” Rinaldi said. STEALS - Melbourne 9, Ballarat 9 LADDER
“There was a huge im- BLOCKS- Melbourne 4, Ballarat 1 Bendigo 3 wins, 0 losses,
provement on some little TURNOVERS - Melbourne 14, 143.98%
things in comparison to Ballarat 21 Dandenong 4-1, 120.18
Geelong...I think we’re only SHOOTING - field, Melbourne Launceston 3-1, 106.94
going to get better. 36-76 (46 per cent), Ballarat 30-71 Hobart 2-2, 105.56
“We let them have a lot of (42); three-pointers, Melbourne Frankston 2-2, 103.02
open shots and they starting 13-30 (43), Ballarat 14-26 (55); Melbourne 1-4, 86.21
to knock those down. Defen- free throws, Melbourne 8-11 (72), IMMEDIATE IMPACT: Ballarat Rush import Jaterra Bonds in action on Saturday night, Ballarat 0-2, 79.23
sively we fell apart and they Ballarat 7-14 (50) she enjoyed another strong match, top-scoring for the visitors with 22 points. – DANIEL SHORT
SPORT CHFL
NO WORRIES
Super Crows enhance FOR TIGERS
AT BALLAN
premiership claims SPRING 15.16 (106)
BALLAN 4.6 (30)
ANOTHER big performance
in attack fromTom Eltring-
BEAUFORT 15.9 (99) ham helped Springbank
GORDON 11.8 (74) breeze past Ballan by 76
BY TIM O'CONNOR points on Saturday.
Eltringham continued his
IF BEAUFORT wasn’t already dominant form in attack,
high on your list of Central booting eight majors to
Highlands Football League take an outright lead on the
premiership contenders, it league goal-kicking chart.
should be now. For Ballan, onballer Sam
The Crows, already im- Hitchings had another good
pressive winners over Day- game, while Ash Mullane
lesford and Bungaree in the down back and Michael
opening two rounds, turned Snaith up forward were the
in a blistering performance better performers.
in their clash with flag rivals Rohan Brown Blues midfielder Darren
Gordon on Saturday. Tanti went down early with
Beaufort produced a sub- Brown kept a lid on another hamstring injury
lime first three quarters to premiership talks so early in and was among the casu-
establish a match-wining the season, despite beating a alties alongside teammate
lead and then took the foot side he regards highly in the Jake Wilkinson (leg).
off the pedal before finishing competition.
with a 25-point victory on “Our goal as a group is to
enemy territory. make top four, so hopefully
The end margin was not we can keep winning and do
reflective of the dominance that, but grand finals is a long
the Crows had on the game, way off,” he said.
with the lead surpassing Gordon coach Gary Lear-
50 points during the third month conceded his side
term before the Eagles were was beaten by a better outfit
able to peg back the deficit on the day.
with six goals to two in the “They came to play and
fourth quarter. gave us a lesson, really,” Joel Mirtschin
Beaufort’s speed of ball Learmonth said.
MORE PAIN
movement and mentality to “They’re well ahead of
run and carry at all costs was where we are, but there’s a
FOR BURRAS
impressive to watch. long way to go.”
The likes of Tom Stapleton The Eagles are planning
and Jack Duke were impres- to challenge the report on
sive in the engine room and Richardson, who was yel- BUNGAREE 12.8 (80)
up forward, while Lachlan low-carded and had his HEPBURN 9.13 (67)
Murray finished with a number taken for striking BUNGAREE produced a big
match-high four goals. Cox in the second term. final term to condemn Hep-
But it was the defensive In some bad news for burn to its second-straight
division that gained much of Gordon, important defender defeat on the weekend.
the credit from coach Rohan Adam Toohey is set for an The Demons trailed by
Brown, who was pleased extended period on the side- seven points at the last
with Lee Marshall – who lines after suffering a broken change, but then booted
marked Gordon spearhead collarbone. five goals to two to clinch
Cam Richardson – Damian Toohey had played well in the result.
Day and Levi Cox. defence alongside another of Putting a dampener on the
“The back seven I can’t be the Eagles’ best Gerard Clif- victory for Bungaree was
happier with,” Brown said. ford before leaving the field. the fact that recruit Joel
“The best thing, and I Ruckman Luke Gunnell Mirtschin was placed on
know I say it all the time, is and midfielder Tye Murphy report for striking.
that there was 22 guys that tried hard for the beat- GOT HIM: Beaufort's Mitch Jenkins tackles Gordon's Jye Cousins during Saturday's Defender Matthew Harring-
went really well.” en brigade. impressive win over the Eagles. Pictures: Dylan Burns. ton was the Demons’ best.
CHFL SPORT
Curran’s
Roos take honours in dozen
stings
inaugural Cup clash Skipton
WAUBRA 17.16 (118) LEAR 38.19 (247)
DAYLESFORD 6.11 (47) SKIPTON 4.2 (26)
BY TIM O'CONNOR FORWARD Todd Curran
led a goal-kicking ram-
WAUBRA handed out a foot- page on Saturday as Lear-
ball lesson to Daylesford on month crushed Skipton by
Saturday in the first install- 221 points.
ment of the Bernie Jurcan Curran booted 12 majors
Cup, sealing the result with in a dominant display and
a seven-goal blitz in the fi- was well assisted by Matt
nal term. Bond and Brodrick Camp-
It was always going to be an bell, who kicked eight and six
emotional rollercoaster for respectively.
Daylesford and Waubra on a The trio did the bulk of
day remembering the former the damage as the Lakies
Bulldogs president, who died recorded a monstrous 38.19
suddenly in January. (247) scoreline.
But in the end the Kan- Onballer Scot Whiting
garoos romped home by 71 was another to play well
points to claim the silverware for the home side, which
and full forward Tim Boyle made it back-to-back wins
the best player medallion. after the success over Roke-
Boyle was pivotal in the wood-Corindhap prior to the
third term with two quick Easter break.
goals knocking a Bulldogs It was a horror day for
drive on the head. the Emus, which rated Tim
He backed up in the final Huglin, Sam Lehmann and
quarter with two majors in Nathan Fenby as their best.
the seven-goal avalanche
that sunk the home side.
Boyle racked up five goals
for the match and had good
company with Josh King, Will
Booth, Aaron Bird and Matt IT'S OURS: Waubra captain Tom Nash proudly shows off the Bernie Jurcan Cup, which his team won by beating
Dawson kicking two each. Daylesford on Saturday. Picture: Luka Kauzlaric.
Will Corbett, Josh Craw-
ford, Dean Robertson and Nick Dinsdale, Ben Wilson singles from Ralph, Cowan combe said. it three-straight wins to
skipper Tom Nash add- and Alex Davis stood out and Lovig. “At half time we made a few start the Central Highlands
ed singles. from the pack as well. Waubra coach Grant little changes and it worked. Football League season and
It was a tough job picking Standouts for the Bulldogs Luscombe spoke about re- “The changes opened the leaves the team third on Jake Dunne
the best players for the Roos were Joel Cowan, Camer- versing the stinging defeat game up a bit and that’s what the ladder.
on Lovig and Zac Tisdale. by Daylesford last year in the we’re happy with.”
BOMBERS
as it was an excellent show- The Roos have a big clash
case of talent and skill. Ricky Costanzo, Josh Cooper elimination final. Daylesford coach Marcus against Bungaree this com-
and Cameron Ralph held “The boys were pretty Goonan was in a sour mood
IN A CANTER
But the Lukich broth- ing Saturday.
ers were dominant out of their own. eager to do well today after after the game on Saturday Daylesford is now 13th
the middle, with Geordie Max Risstrom, Will last year. The second quar- and declined any comment on the table ahead of next
tapping and James doing Austin and Sam Winnard ter was the hardest one for to The Courier. weekend’s battle with Roke- BUNIN 19.19 (133)
the takeaways. kicked goals, backing up us. They congested it,” Lus- Waubra’s success makes wood-Corindhap. DUNNS 5.6 (36)
BUNINYONG coach Jarrod
SPORT BFL
BFL SPORT
Sunbury
brushes
aside
Melton
SUNBURY 8.12 (60)
MELTON 3.4 (22)
SUNBURY overcame a lack
of big-man power to run
EFFORT: Paul Koderenko throws himself into the action in his 200th club game with East Point. Picture: Lachlan Bence away by 38 points against
Melton in the BFL at Sun-
Milestone-man Lachlan
George notched up game
150 on the weekend.
George
a quality
inclusion
in 150th
VFL
NORTH Ballarat Rooster
Lachlan George was a wel-
come return to the side as he
LIFTED: James Keeble was one of the key Roosters to lift their performance on Saturday, however he is in some doubt for next week with a corky. played his 150th VFL game
on Saturday night.
in improved display
the contest.
As a junior, George was in-
volved in the North Ballarat
Rebels TAC Cup system, after
graduating he played one
season at the Roosters before
CASEY 19.13 (127) D was the worst-case scenar- were very physical...all fair new standard on effort and have cost them the game, the joining Tasmania’s VFL team.
NTH BALL 12.9 (81) io for a club that endured stuff, but just really hard,” intensity, which must be up- lack of scoreboard pressure When Tasmania folded,
BY DANIEL SHORT a horrible off-season with Greig said. held week in, week out. did them no favours. While George took his career to Box
uncertainty surrounding “You can’t even compare it “They’ve set themselves critical turnovers in the back Hill for two years before a re-
THE North Ballarat Roosters their off-field make-up and to the previous week, it was a a pretty high standard in re- half remains a key issue for turn to his home club.
produced an improved per- on-field future. But Saturday new team. gards to competitiveness and North Ballarat. George said he wanted to
formance against Casey De- night’s display was hearten- “I was really pleased that effort. How sore they’re go- “We had opportunities. We learn different things under
mons following last week’s ing and showed the group they responded...the physi- ing to wake up tomorrow is could’ve been two or three other club's systems, but
188-point debacle in round was still capable of being cality of both on the ball and how sore they’ve got to wake (goals) up at quarter-time. he is now one of the most
one of the Victorian Foot- competitive. the man – it just keeps you up every Sunday morning. The next step now is to make experienced players on the
ball League. Coach Marc Greig was in games.” “We’re not pleased that we the most of our opportunities Roosters list.
All eyes were on the pleased with the side’s re- The first step for North didn’t win, but the first three early in a game, just to put a In injury news from Sat-
Roosters playing group to sponse and said the group’s Ballarat was to show com- quarters were really good.” bit of scoreboard pressure on urday night’s 46-point loss,
see whether last week’s in- attack on the ball and hunger petitiveness, and Saturday Part of that improvement instead of us having to fight co-captain Luke Kiel will be
excusable display would be a for the contest was unrec- ticked that box. Greig said must stem from the technical back all the time. assessed during the week
once-off or a worrying trend ognisable in comparison to the next step was to build on aspects of their game. Turn- “With the younger group, after leaving the ground in
and thankfully it proved last week. that performance and not overs and efficiency in front the mindset is so important the second quarter with a
the latter as it went down to “The most pleasing aspect just be pleased with a gallant of goal. in the game...it was good, hamstring complaint.
last year’s grand finalists by was the way they put their loss, but work towards a win- The Roosters were waste- but it’d be a different mind- While James Keeble
46 points. head over the ball, they went ning brand of football. ful early, kicking 2.5 in the set if we were two or three copped a severe corky and is
The huge round one loss in as hard as they can, they He said the team had set a first term, while it may not goals up. in some doubt.
‘‘
TAC CUP around the stoppage and it’s
GREATER Western Victoria ability to damage the opposi-
Rebels delivered its first vic- tion forward of centre.
tory of the TAC Cup season,
putting an inaccurate Calder
Even though “We were a lot better at the
stoppages and that’s some-
Cannons side to the sword. we’d had some thing we’d been working
The Cannons kicked a early losses, we hard on over the last week
woeful 5.21 (51) as the Rebels or two.
piled on 20.11 (131). didn’t lose our “Our clearance work was
The 1-3 start to the season way. our best performance for
replicates the Rebels start to the year.
last season and coach Gerard Coach Gerard FitzGerald “We also the penetrated
FitzGerald is hoping Sun- the game forward of centre
day’s 80-point win can ignite “Even though we’d had much better.
their season once more. some early losses, we didn’t The playing group will join
“Last year we lost our first lose our way, we didn’t lose FitzGerald at the Anzac Day
three and then won round our faith or belief in where dawn service, a tradition
four at Calder, so if that’s able we thought we could go.” FitzGerald has started with
ON THE BOARD: Greater Western Victoria Rebels' Scott Carlin fires out a handball in its to kick-start our year that’ll FitzGerald was most his players.
first victory of the season, defeating Calder Cannons. Picture: On Deck Media be nice,” FitzGerald said. pleased with his side’s work – DANIEL SHORT
thecourier.com.au Monday April 24, 2017 THE COURIER 39
SOCCER SPORT
‘Disgusting’ display
angers Sebastopol
STATE LEAGUE 4 WEST change as play got aggres-
SEBASTOPOL Vikings en- sive late in the opening pe-
dured a “bizarre” turn of riod. Sebastopol were then
events in its Football Feder- informed that the visitors
ation state league four west would not return to the field.
match as Newmarket Phoe- Coach Corey Smith was
nix refused to return to the seething at the display.
field for the second half. “It was the most disgust-
After allegedly taking to ing, unprofessional, unethi-
the field 14 minutes late, cal and disrespectful thing
Newmarket Phoenix con- I’ve ever seen in my time in
ceded three goals in the football,” Smith said.
first 15 minutes. The Vikings Clarity on the situation will
took a 5-0 lead into the main be sought early in the week.
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SUPER
tant memory when the Car-
BY TIM O'CONNOR ngham-Linton boys finished
full of running to defeat the
A ROARING rendition of Magpies by 20 points on their
the club song signalled the home turf.
end of Carngham-Linton’s The win was also a first for
massive winning drought Matt Beaston as coach.
on Saturday. “Just as a coach, it’s just
There were scenes of ju- good to see the smile on
bilation from players and everyone’s face and (them)
SAINTS
supporters as the Saints singing the song,” he said.
celebrated their first victory “It’s just reward for effort
since the round 17 win over for them. They are working
Learmonth in late 2015. damn hard as a club and as
Since then, 616 days and a committee.
19-straight defeats in the “I know it’s not a premier-
Central Highlands Football ship, but it’s a little small win
League had passed. for them.”
But all that became a dis- ■ Continued page 35
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