Category: Central Coast Sport
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RUGBY PLANS FOR POST LOCKDOWN
Sport on the Central Coast is in a state of limbo, as the lockdown continues across Greater Sydney. One code that’s undoubtedly lead the way is Rugby Union – drawing up numerous contingency plans for once the season resumes.
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HANNAH SOUTHWELL PREPARES FOR NRL-W PRE-SEASON WITH SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Central Coast Rooster’s player, Hannah Southwell, is resting her ankle following a nasty fall in the women’s State of Origin match. She’s set to play in the New South Wales Rugby League grand final – which remains in limbo, due to the lock down.
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STARLING SUPERB IN RAIDERS UPSET WIN
Returning to the NRL and not only did the Raiders pull off a huge upset against the Sea Eagles….former Central Coast junior Tom Starling was instrumental. The 23 year-old came off the bench and made an immediate impact – scoring his side’s opening try with a scintillating run from acting half. He also made 30…
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TERRIFIC TAHLIA NARROWLY MISSES TOKYO TEAM
Tahlia Blanshard might have missed qualifying for the Paralympic Games by a fraction of a second, but she won plenty of new fans with her solo swim in Adelaide. The 21-year-old is now aiming to make the World Championships team next year.
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GOSFORD RACE CLUB APPOINTS NEW DIRECTORS
The Gosford Race Club is hoping to become a training centre of excellence. It’s appointed three independent directors as part of a recent $1.7-million in funding from Racing New South Wales. Naseema Sparks, Peter Kernan and Mark Holton will join the board in October. (VISION ONLY)
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GOSFORD GREYHOUNDS RUN THROUGH LOCKDOWN
The Gosford Greyhound Club was close to hosting its first ever group one meeting, before Greater Sydney went into lockdown. The meetings are now postponed, but thankfully for the club, they can still race at a limited capacity.
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NICK MONTGOMERY HUMBLED TO BE MARINERS NEW HEAD COACH
Mariners legend, Nick Montgomery, says he’s humbled to have been selected to coach the Central Coast side. He plans to push the team to success – even if it takes a gruelling pre season to get there.
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CENTRAL COAST RUNNER OFFICALLY SELECTED FOR TOKYO
Central Coast runner, Charlie Hunter’s dreams are coming true – after he was selected to join the Aussie team for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. The 800 metre competitor’s result at a US tournament proved just enough to scrape in under the qualifying time.
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DIMI RUNNER UP IN CZECH REPUBLIC
To the Challenge Golf Tour and Dimi Papadatos had a chance to take the lead in the Czech Republic with a monster putt. But he had to settle for a share of second at 15-under….one stroke behind Marcel Schneider. There was plenty at stake, with the German also securing a berth in the British Open…
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NICHO NAMED BLUES 18TH MAN
While Daniel Saifiti will miss Origin Three due to injury, another Central Coast junior – Nicho Hynes has been named as the Blues’ 18th man. It’s not only a reward for his season’s efforts as Storm fullback, but perseverance that saw him play with Mackay and the Sunshine Coast prior to his call up. The…