Category: Mid North Sport
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PORT MACQUARIE MAKOS UNDER 20S MENS SIDE TAKE OUT STATE CUP
The Port Macquarie Makos Under 20s Mens side are this year’s State Cup winners, smashing the Orange Thunder 8 to 1. Meanwhile, the Makos Womens Open B team were defeated by Sydney’s Western Suburbs. The Macksville Womens Under 20s side were also defeated in the semi final against Manly.
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SURF BOATS CALLED OFF AT SCOTTS HEAD
A howling nor-easter at Scotts Head this morning saw today’s round of the North Coast Surf Boat Series called off. 86 crews from the Central Coast, Hunter and the north coast took part in the two days of racing.
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SKILLS AND WELFARE SESSION FOR NORTH COAST BULLDOGS SQUADS
The North Coast Bulldogs under 16s and 18s squads were put through their paces at a skills and welfare session today. It’s a vital part of the representative program, as players prepare for the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cups in February.
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MORE JUNIORS JUMPING INTO THE TAREE POOL FOR WATER POLO
Junior water polo has returned to the Manning Valley with more players diving into the pool. As the popularity of the sport grows, the local team is looking for carnivals to enter next year.
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NO CROWDS BUT STILL PLENTY OF TOUGH COMPETITION AT TOUCH STATE CUP
Day one of the touch state cup attracted plenty of tough competition to the Port Macquarie stadium. This year a little different to most, with teams playing three consecutive games before they leave the facility entirely.
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KELLY BREWER ANNOUNCED AS MISS AUSTRALIA AT BODYBUILDING COMP
The Mid North Coast’s Kelly Brewer has been announced as Miss Australia for the National Amateur Body Building Association. The mother of four from Red Head transforming her body in a matter of months to take out the award.
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TOUCH FOOTY STATE CUP KICKS OFF IN PORT MACQUARIE TOMORROW
Port Macqaurie will once again host state cup, but this year’s touch carnival will differ to any it has held before. The three day event, starting tomorrow, has undergone a total restructure to comply with strict health regulations.
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TAREE LOSES MAJOR TOUCH FOOTY CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR SECOND YEAR
Taree lost its major touch football event earlier this year – the drought-affected fields unsuitable to host the Northern Eagles Championships. It won’t be returning for 2021 – but with an influx of local players this season, the committee has other options.
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NAMBUCCA ROOSTERS ANNOUNCE COACHES FOR 2021
The Nambucca Roosters are keen to get the ball rolling on 2021 with the announcement of coaches for their comeback season. The club is looking for more players, as it locks in pre-season training dates.
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PORT MACQUARIE TRAINER GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
Moving from riding racehorses to training them has certainly been a successful career change for Port Macquarie’s Robert Agnew. He’s now building a reputation for training winners, and is feeling confident ahead of Thursday’s race meet at Coffs Harbour.