Category: Mid North Sport
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RAIN DAMPENS TRACK, BUT NOT SPIRITS, AT RATTLETRAP RACE
The boggy conditions delayed proceedings and dished out a number of hurdles for competitors at Crowdy Head’s annual Rattletrap Race. It was a test, tackled head on, for organisers who until this year, were used to perfect weather.
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THOUSANDS EXPECTED ON CROWDY HEAD BEACH FOR THE RATTLETRAP HOT RODS TOMORROW
It’s often said that oil and water don’t mix, but that won’t stop thousands of spectators from lining the sand at Crowdy Head Beach, to watch the third Rattletrap hot rods challenge tomorrow. With races run on the sand, the event will have 80 drivers and riders showing off their vintage cars and bikes as…
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BOAMBEE BOMBERS WIN SECOND CONSECUTIVE FFA CUP QUALIFIER
Boambee Bombers are the first Northern Conference team through to the FFA Cup State Qualifiers, after downing Coffs City United 5-3 last night. The defending North Coast Football champions had to work hard to hold off their fellow league-heavyweights, to earn a spot in Round 6.
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MATT BANTING KNOCKED OUT IN 3RD ROUND OF CHIBA OPEN
Port Macquarie’s Matt Banting has been knocked out of the Chiba Open in Japan. After cruising into the third round, the 24-year-old only managed to score a total of 9-point-63. “Floats the first section, slices it off the top, let’s see how he finishes, yes he does, wow.”
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JUDICIARY STILL DECIDING FATE OF SOME PLAYERS AFTER ROUND 3 BRAWL
Injuries and suspensions are plaguing some Group 2 teams as they head into round four. Spectators will have hard choices to make with a number of high profile clashes scheduled at the same time this weekend.
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MATT BANTING PROGRESSES TO THIRD ROUND OF CHIBA OPEN
Port Macquarie’s Matt Banting has progressed to the third round of the Chiba Open in Japan. The 24-year-old produced a six on his first wave, then backed it up with an impressive 7.9. “Matty Banting, squaring it up, blowing the fins out, spins it around cleanly” That saw him edge out fellow Aussie Liam O’Brien…
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BENNETT POWELL PREPARES TO RACE IN HIS THIRD IRONMAN
A Port Macquarie athlete continues to prove having a disability is no barrier, when it comes to pursing your dreams. 27-year-old Bennett Powell is preparing to race in his third Ironman this Sunday.
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JADE PAGE HEADING OVERSEAS FOR THE WORLD DRAGON BOAT CHAMPIONSHIPS
A Taree paddler is preparing to travel overseas to compete against the best of the best. Jade Page heads to Thailand in August for the World Nations Dragon Boat Racing Championships.
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CHEAT’M TAKES HOME GLOUCESTER CUP TODAY
Karen Owen-trained mare Cheat’m has taken home the Gloucester Cup surging to the front near near the 300 metre mark, and holding on to win the $22,000 race by a length. More than 300 people were there for the annual event – the recently refurbished function centre completely packed. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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TOP SEEDED PLAYERS TAKE OUT SEASIDE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Number one seeds Harry Bourchier and Masa Jovanovic have secured convincing wins in the men’s and women’s finals of the Seaside Tennis Tournament in Sawtell. Play was moved from the clay courts to the synthetic grass due to wet weather.