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This week I want to focus on umpiring. I have watched a lot of AFL footy over the weekend, and I am not really all that happy about the standard of umpiring at the top level. I watched a local game on Saturday and after watching the same sport on Friday night I am really happy to keep going to my local footy every Saturday. I simply can’t believe with all the technology and whatever that is going on with the AFL, that they could mess up a couple of decisions in an important game so badly.  I was watching Collingwood V Geelong. Jeremy Cameron definitely did not mark that ball, it was over the boundary line. But the Boundary Empire was right there, so he was in the better position than me to judge that one. I will give you that one, but watching it back, it was definitely […]

Naracoorte may have handed Keith the double chance in the race for the KNTFL A grade finals after a significant loss last Saturday. Sitting in third going into the game against second-place Mundulla, Naracoorte were no match for the northern Tigers and were thrashed by 10 goals, meaning they have been leapfrogged on the ladder by Keith.  Naracoorte trailed from the start and Mundulla only extended the margin the further the game went, with star forward James Hinge kicking six goals and young Harry Kuchel named best player. Zac Peake kicked three goals for Naracoorte and Nathan Davey was named best, but the Demons were well beaten.  Keith were challenged early by Kyby but pulled right away after half time to win by nearly 10 goals. Blake Read was again a star forward with five goals for the Crows, who moved into third place ahead of Naracoorte with the win.  […]

by Paul Mitchell The Murphy stable in Naracoorte is chugging along nicely, with a number of horses performing well across SA tracks.  “Duke of Anjou has been thereabouts lately,” said trainer Sue Murphy.  “He’s just had a bit of bad luck, but he’s knocking on the door.  “Hasta La Chilly is the new kid on the block, and he ran second at Gawler recently.  “We’ve got a couple of others who have just turned four but haven’t raced yet…  “They’re ready to go.”

By Paul Mitchell Despite starring at a recent Saturday SA metropolitan meeting, Naracoorte stayer Hasta La Fiorente will soon resume his role as supporting act to a rock-star stablemate.  Hasta La Fiorente bolted in over 2500m at Murray Bridge earlier this month, posting his ninth career win and lifting his prizemoney to just under $285,000. […]

By Amelie Nancarrow  Under 13’s Redlegs 2 def Kingston Lucindale 1 Goals Redlegs: Grace Law, Seth Gale Goals Kingston Lucindale: Sarah Johns Best Redlegs: Seth Gale, Grace Law, Nate Haynes Best Kingston Lucindale: Sarah Johns, Lachie Withers, Samantha Heddles Report: The game started with Redlegs coming out hard and getting plenty of shots in early on, though they couldn’t quite manage to get through K/L’s defence. There were some excellent clears by the KL backline, and then the game evened out with a great show of teamwork and skill from both sides.  Finally, Grace from Reds managed to get one through, leaving them 1 up at quarter time. The second quarter seemed to be a reversal of the first, with KL starting out strong and determined to even the score, with some more excellent clears to be seen, this time by the Reds defence, and then the game evened out […]

By Shawn Menz Saturdays competition was a pairs 4 ball better ball sponsored by quality wool. The weather was excellent for golf despite some late misty rain in the afternoon. Most players made the most of the conditions with some great scores coming in. With over 20 players in the field it was good to see numbers getting back to normal. Winner of the day was the impressive father and son pairing of Todd and Geoff Smith with a massive 47 stableford points. The unlucky runner ups to that score was the days sponsor Bill Lively and Jack Handbury with an equally impressive 45 points. I think Jack and Bill were pretty confident of winning the day with that score only to be outdone by Todd and Geoff. Other good scores were the marquee pairing of Don Theile and Chas Gilkes with 41, Malcom Graetz and Shawn Menz 41, Scooter […]

By Rosie Legoe Last week Lucindale ladies played a Stableford competition kindly sponsored by Amali Gifts, thank you to Emma Male & her Amali Team for the beautifully wrapped goodies & incredible prizes. Our members appreciate your continuous support to our club and the prizes are always a great drawcard. It was pleasing to have 18 playing & a stableford was a great relief after seemingly weeks of stroke rounds! It was also 3 rd round of President’s Trophy & we welcome back our President, Julie Wilks & we were all thrilled seeing Eliza Handbury & Pearl Seears playing again. Congratulations to A Grade Winner, consistent Karena Higgins who scored 35 stableford points & Runner-up was Vickie Snodgrass with merely 1 less point. B Grade Winner with 34 points was Judy James & Runner-up was Rosie Legoe with 33. NTP winners were Julie Wilks on the 3 rd & 12 […]

By Michael Waters Goblins enjoyed their first win of the season in A grade table tennis when they accounted for Troll, winning 8-4. For Goblin, Steve Biggins won 2 singles, as did Tylor Edson, filling in for Dom Schultz, while Peter Lawrie won 1 single. Troll Captain fill in player Neil Golder won 3 singles, including a terrific match against Steve Biggins, Neil winning in 5 sets, 8-11, 11-3, 11-9, 9-11, 9-11. Peter Staude also filled in for Troll, winning 1 single. Goblins took out all three doubles to give them the edge.  Many thanks to Tylor, Neil and Peter for filling in. Medusa pushed their way into fourth spot on the ladder with an 8-4 win over second placed Centaur. Medusa Captain Troy Harris won 3 singles, Dylan Agnew won 2 singles and Michael Williams won 1 single. For Centaur, Alan Martyn won 2 singles and Gommo won 1 […]