Magpies threw everything at the Cellars defence and were rewarded with a goal to Lori Ross in the second half. Cellars defended strongly to hold onto their lead and claim victory.

Brooke Pilcher was best on ground receiving maximum best and fairest points. She was well supported by Ellie Purtell and Madeline Bott.

Emmie Searl and Wendy Rix had great games for Magpies. Rovers Black fought back from 2-0 down to defeat Middleton 3-2 in a close match. Middleton started the match strongly with goals to Savannah Draper and Sue McGrath.

Rovers Black put together some excellent teamwork resulting in a double to Wendy Huppatz and Denise Gersbach also converting.

Gabby Wright was outstanding for Rovers with Peta Fagan and Savannah Draper very strong for Middleton.

A grade men: Rovers were too strong for Magpies White running away with a 6-0 victory. Rovers were impressive in their attacking circle with goals scored by Hamish Orr (2), Brad Gardiner (2), Aaron Huppatz and Shane Jones.

Best for Rovers were Kieren Deland, Shane Jones, Hamish Orr, Aaron Thorne and Scott Allen with Aaron Drabsch playing well for Magpies. Star Budgies were too strong for a depleted Magpies Black side notching up a 10-3 win.

Andrew Bourke and Jacob Townsend both scored hat-tricks with Cooper Wakeman scoring twice and Jayden Pusterla and Evan Doering also converting.

Koby Johnstone was in his usual good form for Magpies scoring three smart goals. Best for Budgies were Cooper Wakeman and Jacob Townsend with Kyle Thompson playing well for Magpies.

B grade women: Rovers Black defeated Magpies White 2-0 in a close match. Both teams had their chances to score but it was M’liss Ross who nailed two goals to give Rovers victory.

Carla Peden was best on ground with a strong attacking performance for Rovers with Sass Tildsley, Ashleigh Sense and Hannah Ross all playing well.

Mel ten Cate had a strong defensive game for Magpies. Magpies Black defeated Star Budgies 2-1 in a very close match.

Magpies scored through Kate Rice and Meg Turner with Lucy Blackstock scoring a nice goal for Budgies.

Lucy Turner was best on ground with a strong performance for Magpies with Rachael Kelly, Kathryn Blackstock, Dannyelle Scifleet and Natasha Schmalz all strong for Budgies.

Middleton Eagles defeated Marist 2-1 in another close match. Nicola Mitton and Jo Besant both scored for Eagles with Kelley Westcott converting for Marist.

Clare Parmeter, Michelle Hansen and Niamh Mitton all played well for Eagles with Jordan Moody, Ella Morrissey and Kacey Nightingale strong for Marist.

A depleted Rovers Gold side fought hard to claim a 2-1 victory against Cellar Crows.

Goals were scored by Jo-Anne Lyons and Melissa Corbett for Rovers with Kasey Fay-Rice scoring for Cellars.

Jaz Greenwood, Chloe Carty and Monique Labuschagne played well for Cellars with Toni Speakman, Kasey Fay-Rice and Kylie Blackstock strong for Cellars.

B grade men: Magpies White were too strong for Marist winning 5-1. Wira Thomson scored twice with Jack Skinner, Cody Kirk and Oliver Brown also converting for Magpies

David Thompson scored a great goal, much to the delight of his Marist team mates. Best for Magpies were Dave MacGregor and Tommy Searl with Liam Moody and Scott Morrissey playing well for Marist. Cellars Aqua defeated Cellars Black 5-2.

Dane Hendry scored a double with Hugo Fenton,  Andrew McPherson and Craig Matthews also contributing to the total for Aqua. Nicholas Gibson and Craig Gibson scored for Black.

George Mitton and Dane Hendry played strongly for Aqua with Stephen Lewis the best for Black. Rovers Gorillas defeated Magpies Black 2-0 in a close match. Scott Mackenzie was in good form to knock in a double for Gorillas.

Best for Gorillas were Joe Kinsela, Mat Swindle and Scott Mackenzie with Joseph Tanswell and Ryan Dunford playing strongly for Magpies.

Middleton defeated Rovers Gold 1-0 in a tight match. Jack Buerckner scored a nice goal for Middleton. The score could have been great but Middleton were denied on many occasions due to some superb keeping by NSW squad member, Jack Westcott. Best for Middleton were Black McIntosh, Grant Rousell and Tobey Thorne with Luke Greenwood, Jacob Chambers and Jack Westcott strong for Rovers.

-by Denise Gersbach

Fifty-four veteran golfers descended on West Wyalong Golf complex last Thursday to compete in the Lachlan Valley 18 Holes Competition and the Coles/Miller Shield.

It was a glorious day and the hot scores were evidence of a course in pristine condition.  Phil Kimber (West Wyalong) was the A Grade winner from Peter Rowe, 44 points to 40.

The best score on the day was Bohdan Dyjak (also West Wyalong) on 46 points from Denis Smith, on 43  in B grade.  Nearest the pins winners were John Grogan, Russell Davies, Tom Delmenica and Peter Barnes.

The points in the Coles/Miller Shield were taken out by the local side, West Wyalong, 129 from both Parkes and Forbes 0n 118. This week we return closer to home at Forbes Sports Club.

-by Mcl

Netball summer comp registrations are now open with the first game set to start Tuesday, September 4. We are welcoming all teams and players wanting to play either ladies or mixed comp with a team fee of $400.

Registrations are now open and forms can be found on our website www.parkesna.nsw.netball.com.au/. Nominations close Tuesday, August 21 giving two weeks to get a team together and come and have some fun

Number two Pennants teams: Our No.2 Pennants team did us all proud on the weekend but sadly did not get through the preliminary rounds. On Friday we suffered a fairly heavy loss to a very professional side from Raymond Terrace.

We had a good win against Sawtell on the Saturday morning and played very well on Saturday afternoon but went down narrowly to Northmead, losing 45-51. Northmead went on to the finals but were beaten by Ocean Shores.

It was a great achievement getting to the State Finals and here’s hoping we can go one better next year. Congratulations to all the members who played Pennants in all three grades this year and I’m sure they would join me in saying thank you to the Selectors who do a great  (but tough) job throughout the season.

Also many thanks to the three team managers, Liz Pat and Gwenda, who put in a lot of time and effort  to ensure that things run smoothly on the days we play. Social Bowls, Thursday, August 16. With so many members away playing or supporting the No. 2 Pennants team only sixteen players turned out to play today. Four games of Pairs were played:

Saturday and Sunday, August 18-19. No Social Bowls due to the Ladies Triples Tournament being played. Social Bowls will be resumed next Saturday and Sunday.

Badge Draw: Was not won on Friday, now at $1,300 this week and will be drawn on Friday night after the raffle, shortly after 8pm.

-by The Rookie

Ray James Jnr throws a 180. Twist Tops defeat Warriors 5-2 with players player going to troy Daroczy and Ray James Jnr. High scores were Troy Daroczy 121, 120, 105. Jayden Capple 123, 2x 100. Peter Clegg 100. Ray James Jnr 180, 125 2x 100. Jeff Davis 102, 100.

Pluggas defeat Big macs 6-1 with players player going to Michael Dunn and Josh Townsend. High scores were Michael Dunn 2x 120, 103, 100. Darrell Bailey 140, 128, 110, 3x 100. Matt Clarke 125, 100. Gary Barber 120. Josh Townsend 140, 115, 4x 100. Paul Lucas 125. Brenden Weekes 100. Doug Miller 101.

Strikers defeat Budgies 4-3 with players player going to Teona Wakefield and Jake Tonkin. High scores were Teona Wakefield 102. Jake Tonkin 105, 101, 100. Jed Whiteman 101. Chloe Barnier 108.

Wednesday draw

Can all team captains please make sure the date, team name and final score are written down on the score sheet.

-by Leah Roberts

Club Pairs match Norma Pollock and Shirley Bishop V Dawn Parker and June Burgess is to be played ASAP. Three ladies, June Burgess, Shirley Bishop and Evelyn Gibson travelled to Manildra and enjoyed last Wednesday and had a happy friendly day of bowls.

Best wishes to secretary Loris White who had Hip operation last week hope she is recovering well and will be back with us soon. Thought for week is One in four people are unbalanced. Think of three friends- if they seem ok then your the one.

-by Evelyn Gibson

Continuing a run of good form the six year old chestnut mare Art ‘N’ Ollie was a stylish winner of the $12,000 Collie Hotel-Collie Cup ( 1300 metres ) before a big crowd on Saturday at Gilgandra. Raced by David Baxter and family from the Macquarie Stud at Wellington and trained by Dean Mirfin at Bathurst,Art ‘N’ Ollie was a last start winner at Forbes after finishing a close second to subsequent Sydney winner Our Dasha at Warren.

Quickly away from a wide barrier, Art ‘N’ Ollie ( $3.30 favourite ) in the Collie Cup was given a nice run by Eleanor Webster-Hawes behind the leader Grass Cutter before breaking clear to win by nearly two lengths from Zoutenant ( Ken Dunbar,$19 ) and Pippi’s Pride ( Leanne.G.Henry, $4.80 ).

At the  trophy presentation David Baxter complimented the Gilgandra Jockey Club and associated supporters for promoting a good day out for farmers battling tough times during the current drought. Locals who mixed with the many visitors at the meeting had plenty to cheer about when Hidden Chief and A Wild Enemy’s Pick crossed the line as winners.

Hidden Chief is trained at Gilgandra by Bryan Dixon while A Wild Enemy’s Pick is trained at Coonamble by Cec Hodgson for Wally and Leone Prout who are Life Members Of The Gilgandra Jockey Club.

Starting a $71.00 rank outsider HIdden Chief from last flashed down the outside to win the Chandler Gilgandra - Cam and Dorothy Carmichael Memorial Benchmark 50 Handicap ( 800 metres ) from The Gun ( Greg Ryan,$3.10 favourite ) and Unshinkable ( Andrew Banks, $15 To $5 ).

Ashley Morgan who rode Hidden Chief is from Wales and has ridden winners in England and France.

A Wild Enemy’s Pick ( Vad Bolozhinskyi, $12 ) travelled midfield in the Geronimo Farm Machinery- Keith Kilby Memorial BM 50 Handicap ( 1600 metres ) before running home strongly to account for Stars And Stripes ( Michael Hackett, $41 ) and The Iceman ( Tony Cavallo, $2.50 fav.).

- By Colin Hodges