Category: Central Coast Sport
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SINGLETON THE BATTLEGROUND FOR MARATHON LEGENDS
Day one of 1000 Miles to Light is complete, with the Aussies holding an early advantage over team USA. The event is being held on 40,000 acres at Singleton Army Base, and has been organised by ultra-marathon athlete Pat Farmer.
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TONGYIK RETURNS TO MARINERS
One of the Central Coast Mariners’ most valuable players will be returning to the field next season, Ruon Tongyik signing a one-year extension with the A-League team. It comes after the defender had his best season yet with the squad, and recently debuted with the Socceroos in Kuwait. Tongyik will now join the Mariners in…
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HORSNELL HOME AFTER TOKYO HEROICS
High jump coach Matt Horsnell is in quarantine in Brisbane, following Nicola McDermott’s extraordinary result in Tokyo last weekend. And the Olympic silver medal is just the start, he’s predicting a world record in the next four years.
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MACY CALLAGHAN THROUGH TO ROUND OF 16
Macy Callaghan is through to the next round at Mexico, after finishing second in her elimination heat. The Avoca men weren’t as lucky – both Adrian Buchan and Wade Carmichael knocked out of the tournament.
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MARINERS COACH SCOUTING FOR NEW PLAYERS DURING PRESEASON
New Mariners coach, Nick Montgomery is impressed by his team’s enthusiasm this pre-season. He’s now scouting for new players, following the departure of a key midfielder.
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AVOCA ATHLETES IN ACTION AT MEXICO
Meanwhile, three Avoca athletes are still in action. Adrian Buchan succeeding in his heat, while Macy Callaghan and Wade Carmichael have another chance.
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LOCAL LEAGUE LOOKING AT NEW SEMI FINALS SERIES
Central Coast rugby league clubs are working on plans to restart games mid-September. It all depends on whether the lockdown lifts at the end of the month – with the possibility of all eight teams being involved in a semi final series. The undefeated Erina Eagles remain on top of the table – with Toukley…
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NSWRL COMPETITION SCRAPPED DUE TO GREATER SYDNEY LOCKDOWN
Greater Sydney’s lockdown has forced the New South Wales Rugby League grand final to be axed. It leaves the Central Coast Roosters at the top of the ladder – with a board meeting this week to decide if they’re crowned premiers.
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MOORE MAKES AUSTRALIAN DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
Former Bateau Bay Dolphins junior Lauren Moore has been named in the Australian Development squad for netball. A National Panel selected the 19 players, with input from legendary coach Julie Fitzgerald. It caps a huge week for the 23 year-old defender… with her New South Wales Swifts side finishing second on the ladder behind The…
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COAST CELEBRATES MAGICAL NIGHT FOR NIC
Many are calling it one of the greatest nights in Central Coast Sports history – Nicola McDermott soaring to silver in the high jump in Tokyo. Messages have flooded in from around the world and even a local train station has been unofficially re-named in her honour.