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RE-ELECTED Wakefield MP, Nick Champion, blames national issues and party disunity as main reasons for a swing of just under seven per cent against him in last Saturday’s Federal election.

Now facing at least three years in opposi-tion after taking Wakefield for Labor in 2007, Mr Champion said he did not believe the result was a reflection of personal performance.

He pledged to continue to fight for

Wakefield in opposition and intends to main-tain pressure on the new Liberal government to support local projects awaiting funding.

Mr Champion wants an active role in rebuilding the Labor party.

“I will also be at the forefront for the fight to keep Holden in Australia,” Mr Champion said.

Liberal candidate, Tom Zorich, said he was pleased the Coalition was successful.

Although disappointed with the Wakefield result, Mr Zorich said pulling back a 10 per cent margin “was a tough ask.”

Mr Zorich acknowledged Labor had held the seat, but suggested Mr Champion would need to work the electorate strongly.

“The challenge is now up to him,” he said.

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Medal for APFL football was shared between United’s Heath Pym and Hamley Bridge’s Craig Taylor on Saturday night, following a nerve-wracking count at the Balaklava Town Hall.

Hummocks netballer, Sarah Young, took out her second con-secutive APNA Plains Producer Medal in the A1 count, winning over teammate, Sam Nicholls.

• S a r a h i s pictured with Heath Pym (left) and Craig Taylor.

Taylor, Pym and Vir-ginia’s Caleb Howell were right amongst the votes coming into the latter stages

of the count, Pym polling three votes in the final round to draw level with Taylor on 17 votes.

Howell finished runner up on 14 votes, while Bal-aklava’s Dean Storic and Two Wells’ Ned Seccafien finished on 13 votes each.

Earlier in the count, Taylor had flown out of the blocks and looked a certain winner, pol l -ing 14 votes in the first seven rounds.

But Pym slowly chipped away in the latter stages of the season to equal the vote tally come round 19.

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Masters Games for Clare in 2015Balaklava ‘interest’for 2016

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LIBERAL candidate Tom Zorich with Balaklava farmer and local councillor, Maurice Tiller, during a “meet and greet” session in Balaklava earlier this year.

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THE wider local region could ben-efit from the Sport SA announcement Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council (CGVC) had been successful in its bid to host the 20th Masters Games in two years.

Athletes from throughout the state will converge on Clare in March 2015 for the event.

Previous host regions have in-cluded Ceduna, Mt Gambier, Murray Bridge, Orroroo, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, the Riverland and Whyalla.

Balaklava Area Committee chair-man, Roger McQuire, said the committee had expressed interest in providing a submission to host the event but Wakefield Regional Coun-cil would be required to underwrite the event’s financial risk.

“We spoke with council and it would be fair to say there was in-principle support from them,”

Mr McQuire said. However, time constraints to analyse budgetary implications were tight.

“In that sense, we found ourselves in a difficult position,” Mr McQuire added.

Meantime, the CGVC was well advanced in preparing its submission and sought a letter of support from WRC to go with its bid.

CGVC CEO, Roy Blight, believed it was a significant win for the region, particularly as the games would be

celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2015. Mr Blight said the Clare region possessed some great sporting assets with excellent sports administrators.

“The ability for us to put together a fabulous event is very high, and as it is the first one here it will be a great opportunity to showcase our sports,” he said.

“And because we have almost two years to plan, we have a lot of lead time for training, so we expect to have a strong local competitor base.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase sport, which is a quintes-sential part of country life, as well as our wine, food, tourism and accom-modation facilities.”

Events will be held from Thurs-day, March 26 to Sunday, March 29, 2015 in and around Clare, making use of existing sports and recreational facilities.

This year’s SA Masters Games, held at Orroroo, attracted more than 900 visitors, and it is expected even more will come to Clare to participate and celebrate the games’ 20th year.

Tennis, cricket, football, netball, athletics, swimming, and cycling will be included, and the council is in dis-cussion with other sporting groups.

Mr McQuire said the Balaklava Area Committee has shown inter-est in submitting a bid for the 2016 Masters Games.

“The committee is very keen and we think Balaklava, with its sporting infrastructure, would be a fantastic venue,” he said. “I believe it is a pro-ject Balaklava could accommodate. It would take of lot of planning but it would raise the profile of the town and the area substantially.”

Mr McQuire also supported CGVC on its successful bid and

indicated sporting facilities in the Wakefield region could be utilised by the neighbouring council if needed.

Mr Blight said council welcomed submissions from local sporting clubs for inclusion, which would be dependent on the region having suitable facilities and volunteers to run the events.

He praised the work of Valleys Lifestyle Centre manager, Andrew Waters, who was instrumental in putting together the region’s applica-tion and was very excited to be part of the region’s preparations to host the games.

The council has opened a Face-book page to promote the Clare Mas-ters Games and encourages sporting groups and individuals to connect, provide input and keep up to date with plans as they unfold. Go to: www.facebook.com/ClareMastersGames.

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DESPITE a seven per cent swing that would have won a lot of seats around the nation, Liberal Candi-date for Wakefield, Tom Zorich, fell about three per cent short of victory in Saturday’s Federal Election.

While disappointed to lose, Mr Zorich still found several positives in making up huge ground on the 10.5 per cent margin his opponent, Labor MP Nick Champion, held going into the poll.

“I’m pleased the Coalition got in, Australia is now under new man-agement and open for business,” he said. “I’m a little disappointed we couldn’t get across the line but to pull back a 10 per cent margin was a tough ask.”

The big question on everyone’s lips is would Mr Zorich be back and challenging for the seat in 2016 after coming so close.

“I’d like to let the dust settle first but I was really buoyed by the confidence so many people had in me to take on the role,” he said.

“I’m not one to sit back and wonder if an opportunity is there but it is something I may revisit.

“I was new to the game and I warmed to it as I went on, learning

WAKEFIELD voters followed the state-wide trend by supporting Independent MP, Nick Xenophon in Senate voting.

Mr Xenophon received 17,944 first preference votes for whopping 24.09 per cent of the total vote in Wakefield (103,393 registered elec-tors).

He outpolled the Liberal party, which recorded 17,027 votes (22.86

per cent) and was not far behind Labor, with 19,947 votes (26.78).

Family first and the Greens were next in the local pecking order.

Bob Day, who is likely to grab a Senate spot when preferences are included, recorded 3655 votes, for 4.9 per cent, just ahead of Greens candidate and current Senator, Sa-rah Hanson-Young, with 3476 first preferences (4.67 per cent).

strategies needed to put in place to get the name recognition up.

“I’m pragmatic when it comes to the conclusion. I was honoured to represent the people of Wakefield from the conservative, Liberal per-suasion and I did the best I could.

“For now, we have a few Liberal candidates coming up in the state election, so I would like to help out all those who helped me.”

Mr Zorich also passed on his appreciation to the team of people behind his campaign.

“Our team had a strong strategy, a good focus, we planned well and executed,” he said.

“I was very proud of our team and the way we conducted our campaign, and I would also like to thank the volunteers and supporters who voted for me.”

Mr Zorich took exception to al-leged “lies” from the Labor party regarding spending on Holden in the lead up to polling day.

“This was never meant to be an auction in saving Holden,” he said.

“We were playing the game with

a straight bat. We were very ethical, disciplined and professional in our approach but the closer I came to winning, all we got was stronger negativity.”

The experience of running as a candidate was one that will stick with him for some time to come.

“There’s a lot of hurdles, a lot of bumps in the road,” Mr Zorich said.

“After the debate, I had to dust myself off and get back out there.

“You can never take anything for granted, you do your work right to the very end.”

In summing up, Mr Zorich put the ball back in Mr Champion’s court.

“I acknowledge Nick’s win but he’s not in government any more, so he will have to work the electorate strongly and the challenge is now up to him,” he said.

ALLEGATIONS of corrupt vot-ing practices have been raised by In-dependent candidate for Wakefield, Mark Aldridge.

Mr Aldridge, who polled four per cent of votes from the election,

has been in involved in the study of election conduct over some years and claimed the complaints are now flooding in. He felt his campaign was sabotaged on a number of fronts, including posters being stolen.

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Les Pearson reports:ISSUES surrounding party disunity, illegal immigrant arrivals and carbon pricing were the three main factors re-elected Wakefield MP, Nick Champion, believed contributed to the huge swing against him in the weekend’s Federal Election.

Going into Saturday’s poll with a 10.5 per cent margin, Mr Champion survived a swing of about seven per cent against him towards Liberal opponent, Tom Zorich.

Mr Champion felt the constant battle for the Labor leadership between Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard, the flood of illegal immigrants arriving by boats and introducing the carbon tax without an explicit mandate were national issues affecting the local vote.

“No doubt I lost a bit of skin off my nose but I don’t think this poll was a real reflection of personal performance,” he said.

“Voters marked us down across the country for our internal divisions. I don’t think people were quite ready for (the carbon tax).

“We really should have got onto the (boat arrivals) much earlier than we did.

“I’ve got to take some responsibility for it and it’s fair to say I never want to repeat the leadership divisions there have been over the last six years.”

In securing a third term, Mr Champion rewrote the record books in Wakefield again, becoming the first Labor MP to hold the seat for three consecutive terms in the history of the electorate.

“I think I can firmly say everyone benefited from a range of investment in projects across the electorate,” he said.

“I worked hard for everyone, regardless where they lived and worked.”

His role changes significantly after the Coalition, headed by Tony Abbott, won the election but working in reforming opposition could present an opportunity to take on a more senior role within the party, although at this stage Mr Champion was somewhat reluctant to take on a role in the Shadow Ministry.

“Part of me prefers to have my own views, rather than moderate them, which is something you have to do if serving on the front bench,” he explained.

He pledged to continue to fight for invest-ment in Wakefield and be an active contributor in rebuilding the Labor party.

“I will also be at the forefront for the fight to

keep Holden in Australia,” Mr Champion said.“Retaining Holden will be a critical early

test for the new government and we will also see if any of Tony Abbott’s rhetoric on jobs is true.

“I’m absolutely exhausted. This has been a tough election and I was always confident I

had done a good job locally but when you’ve been lashed to the mast sailing into a storm, it’s extremely tiring, even after you’ve passed through it and sail towards smoother seas.

“At the same time, I’m heartened by people sticking with me and I appreciate all the support.”

No doubt I lost a bit of skin off my nose but I don’t think this poll was a real reflection of personal performance

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThursday 24 October 2013 at 6.30 pmin the Balaklava Hospital and Health Service Board Room.

All members of the public are welcome to attend.

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The Balaklava Riverton Health Advisory Council Inc is calling for nominations for the position of:

COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES ON THE BALAKLAVA RIVERTON HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL INCAs stated by the Balaklava Riverton Health Advisory Council Inc Constitution, the position of Community Representative falls vacant in Balaklava and Riverton at the Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Thursday 24 October 2013 in the Balaklava Hospital and Health Service Board Room.

Following conclusion of the Annual General Meeting the Returning Offi cer will determine representative appointments and this will be up to a maximum of three years.

Each nomination shall be in writing and be signed by two community consumers in addition to the candidate.

Nomination forms are available from Alana Pollard, which can be requested by email alana.pollard@health.sa.gov.au or collected from Administration at either of the Balaklava or Riverton Hospitals.

The nomination form, along with a current Curriculum Vitae, are to be forwarded in an envelope marked ‘confi dential’ and addressed to:

Mr Roger KirchnerRegional DirectorYorke and Northern Rural RegionC/- Port Pirie Regional Health ServicePO Box 546PORT PIRIE SA 5540

by the close of business on Monday, 14 October 2013.

WINNERS of our recent Father’s Day competi-tion were: Deb Webb, first prize and Aaron Clifford, second. They correctly spotted the difference in “adjusted” pictures of six local dads in business.

WINNER of a family pass to the Royal Adelaide Show was Madeleine Karklins, of Balaklava.

Madeleine told of her favourite attractions at the show: “The farmyard nursery, superdogs, flying pigs, woodchoppers, craft, amazing cake decorations, the magic circus ride – I love it all!”

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lan Irrgang (29) and Nathan Studham (26) took out the top two junior colts positions respectively.

HWE senior colt, Josh Appleby, showed how bright his future is, polling a massive 39 votes from 16 matches at a stunning average of about 2.5 votes per game.

Virginia’s Chris Campbell took out the reserves’ best and fairest, after finishing runner up in 2012.

In the netball, Tania Knott (HB), Kayla Arbon (B), Cheyenne Krejzik (V), Zoe Grant (TW), Stephanie McArdle (LP), Amy Humphrys (HB), Brooke Humphrys (TW) and Rhea Lawless (B) took out the A2, A3, A4, A5, 17 and under, 15 and under, 13A and 13B awards.

WINDSOR• A 38-year-old Gawl-

er West man has been reported for a range of driving offences after a crash on Port Wakefield Road near Windsor on Monday, September 2.

At about 1.30pm, police from Mallala and Two Wells attended a crash about 5km north of Windsor in which a car had left the road and collided with a number of small trees and bushes.

The driver was taken to the Gawler Health Service where he alleg-edly refused to furnish a sample of his blood.

The man was reported for driving under the influence, driving with-out due care and refus-ing to supply a blood sample.

He was issued with an immediate 12-month loss of licence and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

LOCHIEL• A MAN was report-

ed for cultivating canna-bis after Port Wakefield Police found three large cannabis plants growing hydroponically in the man’s Lochiel home on Thursday afternoon.

The man was also reported for possession

of prescribed equipment and is expected to be summonsed to court at a later date.

Anyone with infor-mation on the location of cannabis or any il-licit drug is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au

WASLEYS• A 31-year-old man

from Wasleys was ar-rested for trespass by

the Two Wells Police on August 27.

• GAWLER Police reported a 55-year-old woman from Wasleys for two counts of theft on August 31.

DUBLIN• MALLALA Police

reported a 21-year-old woman from Dublin for assault on September 5.

TWO WELLS• TWO Wells Police

reported a 28-year-old woman from Two Wells for breaching the pre-scribed concentration of alcohol of 0.195 and driving disqualified on September 8.

• ON August 19 on Hayman Road, Two Wells, a house currently unoccupied was entered

and a laptop, furniture and TV were stolen.

The shed was also en-tered and a drill, welder and other various tools were stolen.

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• MALLALA Police reported a 42-year-old man from Wild Horse Plains for cultivating cannabis and possession of prescribed equipment on August 29.

LEWISTON• ON August 30, a

21-year-old man from Lewiston was reported for driving without due care and failure to ex-change particulars by the Gawler and Barossa Highway Patrols.

SEPTEMBER 8 to 16 is Schools Ministry Week, as Christian Pastoral Support Workers (CPSW) at three local primary schools celebrate their first year of support work.

All three work part time, are funded by the Federal Govern-ment and employed by the School’s Ministry Group.

Fiona (Fuzzy) Tiller was ap-pointed at Owen Primary School in mid 2012, after spending a year as CPSW at Pasadena High School.

“While I enjoyed the mature conversations at high school level, I enjoy the primary school aspect a lot more,” Fiona said.

“It’s my dream job - I love it, and the students seem to be excited to see me and join in with whatever games or activities we are doing.”

Owen PS Principal, Cheryl Glenie, said Fiona had worked hard and had become a well respected member of staff.

“Fiona has worked with staff to ensure her work adds on to our

work across the whole school, especially in the area of social skill development,” she said.

“Feedback from parents and Governing Council sup-port the quality of work Fiona performs for and on behalf, of Owen PS.”

Merry Bennett started in 2013 for her first appointment as CPSW.

After 18 years in aged care and CHAP work, Merry retired, but due to her interest and pas-sion for Christian work, and her work as a school teacher many years ago, was encouraged to become a CPSW.

“Even though I am new to the situation and role, I have felt very welcome here, and the program is working well,” Merry said.

“My role is one of support, to care for and nurture students and staff at the school.”

“CPSWs are a welcome ad-dition to the school community, and there are very different needs in a small school than a

big school,” Merry said.Kym Woodroofe, a baker by

trade, started as part time CPSW at Balaklava PS in 2013.

He was previously CPSW at Ardrossan Area School for three years.

Kym often uses his cooking skills for cooking activities with students.

“I really like the CPSW role, as children need as much sup-port as they can get,” said Kym.

“It’s challenging at times, but very rewarding as the more

things you see, the more you can help.”

Chairperson of CPSW’s Bal-aklava Support Group, Margaret Manuel, said the three CPSWs were an asset to the schools.

“We are very fortunate to have three diverse and high quality CPSWs.”

AS recently advertised, Bal-aklava High School is also in the process of appointing a part time CPSW. There are more than 300 CPSWs in public schools around SA.

PoRt Wakefield Primary School Christian Pastoral Support Worker, Merry Bennett (centre), with PWPS staff, students and parents. RIGHT: Fiona Tiller (centre) with Owen Primary School students. PICTURES: Lisa Redpath.

BaLakLava Primary School Christian Pastoral Support Worker, kym Woodroofe, with students Liam Bigg, kara Binka and Isaac Pepe.

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BALAKLAVA resident and Saddleworth primary school teacher, Jenny Shepherd, (go the ‘fro!) has opted for an easier, shorter hairstyle style nowadays, while her farmer husband, Philip, has (thankfully) ditched the side burns.

I read recently about vandal-ism to quite a number of local public toilets.

Various forms of vandal-ism were noted, but one just completely astounds me – the painting of toilet fixtures and walls with faeces.

What on earth is happening? How gross, and smelly, are the people who do that?

How old are they, and what sort of mentality do they have? (I’m guessing they would have to look up the meaning of men-tality.)

Honestly, that behaviour is disgusting, and disturbing.

If you see someone do it, or know of someone who has, dob them in – not only to the council and police, but to a psychologist.

loNg PlaiNsThe Hall Committee

is holding its annual Country Music night on Saturday, October 19, from 8pm to midnight.

Graeme Hugo and his band will play. Tickets are $20, which includes a light supper.

Phone Gwen on 8529 2036 or Beryl 8527 2195.

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cal town lad recently bought himself a motorbike and went to a local farm for a ride.

His father went to pick him up. But of course, like a “Locust” to green grass, his “Evel Knievel” father just had to have a ride!

Not sticking to the Laneway, our man drove in the paddock carefully but too slowly, so slowly he stalled the bike.

He put his foot down to stop, but jagged his leg, pulled his hamstring and fell off back-wards, hitting his head and giv-ing himself slight concussion.

He should’ve stuck to watch-ing the Ashes!

BalaKlaVaDERANI Sanders had a double

win at the Gawler Country Music Club’s 2013 Ultimate Talent Quest on August 10.

She won first place in the female vocal section and also in the Open category, in which she sang a gospel song.

These wins follow up from De-rani’s second placing in the Gospel section at the Laura Country Music Fes-tival on July 27.

Make a date• Meanwhile,

mark your calendars for the 100th birth-day of the Court-house Gallery on October 26.

It will be a spe-cial soiree, with Plains Producer’s photographer, Lisa Redpath, providing the musical enter-tainment, while you enjoy the latest ex-hibition and a nice night out.

It will be a great night out, so keep it free!

Ride along with Ro!Roweena Tiller is donning the

lycra and heading on The Ride to Conquer Cancer fundraiser for the Flinders Medical Centre Foundation.

She will head off for the two day, 200km ride on November

30 to December 1, and hopes you can make donation to her cause, and even join her for the ride.

To donate to Roweena or join the challenging ride, check out the website www.con-quercancer.org.au

Mental health

A mental health and suicide family support group is being organised by local ladies, Julie Ruiz and Suzanne McCreight.

Both have lost family members to suicide and invite anyone to come along just for a chat, cuppa or shoulder to cry on.

The group hopes to meet on the fourth Monday of each month, with the first get-together on Monday, September 23 at 7pm in the Coun-try Carers office (enter via rear of building.)

Thanks for your help!As part of the Australian gov-

ernments Celebrating Austral-ian Citizenship Day celebrations, Horizon Christian School (HCS) will be hosting a morning tea on Tuesday, September 17 to thank members of the local community for their dedication and service to the community. Elected members, ambulance and CFS volunteers have been invited to attend. The morning tea will be catered by HCS’ Food and Hospitality students as part of their studies.BPS welcomes VIPs

Balaklava Primary School hosted a “special visitors” morning tea last week, with more than 100 friends and relatives of students viewing class activities, and enjoying a school tour.

RECENTLY I came across some information which offered some alarming statistics about women aged 50 to 74 failing to have a mam-mogram every two years, despite breast cancer affecting one in every nine women.

Apparently more than half the women in this age group are not “getting squished.”

The majority of women know a mammogram may help save their life, especially if a lump is detected early – but new research by BreastScreen NSW shows ‘lack of time’ is the most common reason (excuse) why women skip their mammogram.

Have you had one in the last two years? If not, just do it!

oweNBowling Club is having a “Come

and Try” day on Sunday, September 29, starting at 2pm. Food and drinks will be available, and if you don’t have your own bowls, some will be provided. A “crackerjack” day!

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n ABOVE: Part of the big crowd at Urlwin Park being entertained by Balaklava primary school choir.

RIGHT: Snowtown farmer Barry Whitehead, who sharefarms for Merv Smitham, checks the Fordson Major with daughter Hannah.

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Do you have chooks? Why not enter your pets in the upcoming Balaklava Show “Poultry” section?

• Balaklava poultry enthusiast Colin Milton often enters his black rosecomb bantams in the show to be held on Saturday, September 28.

“This year I’m entering two pullets and two cock-erels,” he said.

There are six different categories in the Poultry section of this year’s Balaklava Show and Convenor Don Bubner, would love to see lots of entries.

“Entry is not only for adults who own chooks, as we also have a section whereby children can enter their own backyard chooks,” said Don. “The chook exhibition shed is also being upgraded and will have new skylights in the roof which will brighten it up.”

Entries close Friday September 20, so don’t miss out.And for those who like to collect stamps, Aus-

tralia Post has recently released a new issue featuring chooks and bantams. The 60 cent stamps highlight the importance of the Australian poultry heritage, and in particular, breeds developed in Australia.

ThE official opening of the Smitham Pavilion – a memorial to the late Sharon Ann hoepner – took place last Sunday at Balaklava Museum’s Urlwin Park property.

Mr. Merv Smitham, Sharon’s father, donated both a collection of heritage items relating to three generations of the Smitham family’s farming history, and a new pavilion in which to house the collection, as a memorial to his daughter Sharon, who passed away in July, 2011, from breast cancer.

Kimberley hoepner, eldest daugh-ter of Sharon and Robert Hoepner, and Merv’s grand-daughter, spoke on behalf of her grandfather, and then joined him to untie the pink ribbons to officially open the pavilion.

Museum president, Norma Schopp, presented a brief history of the building project, and thanked Merv for his very generous donation.

“It’s a tremendous public acknowl-edgement of esteem and support for a

highly respected family, and a legacy that will live on.”

Visitors travelled from around SA, interstate, and as far as Queensland, for the opening.

“The day was perfect and was even better than we expected, with about 300 people attending,” said Norma.

“We would like to thank everyone who helped with the construction of the pavilion, Friends in Pink, and the community for its support and dona-tions for cancer research.”

Donations received for cancer support through Friends in Pink and Cancer Council SA, totalled $1380.

Friends in Pink, the local cancer support group, provided a delicious afternoon tea, and one of the Friends’ organisers, Joy Ryan, set up a very informative and appropriate display in the new pavilion.

Students from Balaklava Primary School, where Sharon had worked for several years, provided musical entertainment.

Chook, chook, chooks at Balaklava show!

LIKE many farmers, young Dan Tiller only had eyes for a tractor – the lovingly restored old Fordson Major. Dan, son of Abbie and Jamie Tiller, is pictured with proud grandfather, Vaughan Chenoweth.

n MERV Smitham opens the new pavilion with grand daughter Kimberley Hoepner and Balaklava Museum president, Norma Schopp.

Potential to become ‘start-up state’

Council’s four ‘pillars of strength’ for development

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Action plan lists prioritiesNEWS Districtv

Terry williams reports:

WAKEFIELD Regional Council (WRC) has released its draft Eco-nomic Statement and Action Plan, a blueprint for the region, aiming to attract investment and new business.

Council CEO, Cate Atkinson, introduced the plan to a group of lo-cal business representatives, senior WRC managers and councillors at a Balaklava Golf Club breakfast last Thursday.

This was followed by a workshop where groups discussed the “four pillars” of the plan:

4 Sustainable business growth through supporting established and emerging industries;

4 Workforce;4 Infrastructure, and4 Supporting communities.“Council is seeking direction from

business and community on what we are going to work on first,” Mrs Atkinson told the breakfast guests.

“We’re looking for feedback.”Guests also received a presenta-

tion from professor Richard Blandy, adjunct professor of economics at University of South Australia’s School of Management, who also operates his own small business, AustraliaAsiaEconomics.

Prof. Blandy discussed challenges facing small business in South Aus-tralia and offered opinions on seeking solutions. (See separate report).

WRC’s draft Economic Statement and Action Plan (ESAP) tackles key priorities for the WRC region – and in some cases, beyond its boundaries.

Linked to the SA government’s Strategic Plan and priorities to as-sist regional development across the state, it outlines targets and actions.

The plan focuses on “regional collaboration” through working closely with Regional Development Australia, Yorke and Mid North and the Wakefield Group (neighbouring councils) federally and the Yorke Peninsula Alliance at a local level.

Identified in the plan as major issues for communities are infrastruc-ture, housing, services, community and natural resources.

“Council’s role is to influence, promote and support,” Mrs Atkinson said. “Businesses, the community and key stakeholders also have a significant role and must play a big part in building a strong local and regional economy.

“We must build positive relation-ships with government and business and ensure there is sound decision making,” she said.

“We must understand our com-munity, facilitate infrastructure and support planning policy.”

Advantages of the region were its

SOUTH Australia should aspire to become the “start up” state, par-ticularly for small business.

This was just one of many sug-gestions in a diverse presentation by professor Richard Blandy to a mixed group of local businessmen and council representatives.

Prof. Blandy is adjunct professor of economics at University of South Australia’s School of Management. He also operates his own small busi-ness, AustraliaAsiaEconomics.

Professor Blandy discussed chal-lenges facing small business in South Australia.

He said we should be demand-ing better plans for business from government.

“State government economics are not appropriate,” Prof. Blandy said.

“The front line public sector could become small businesses, selling services to the State government, rais-ing productivity. We need to enhance competitiveness which will stimulate business and exports.”

But SA was not really suited to “big business” whereas small busi-nesses had strong prospects.

In Australia there were 6000 big businesses but two million small

businesses, which made up 96 per cent of all businesses providing half of the private sector employment.

Small business could be innova-tive – but often this was a response to competitive pressures.

Citing the likes of Maggie Beer, Beerenberg and Mahalia Coffee, a coffee roaster based in the small South-Eastern seaside town of Robe, Prof Blandy said in SA, many small business were food based.

But long-term employment in many sectors was “all but dead.”

There were now many careers and more contract work and personal,

micro and home businesses were becoming more popular and likely to grow further in the future.

Prof Blandy said women were now starting small businesses at twice the rate of men, making up a third of operators.

Seniors were another growing sector, with “baby boomers” over 55 using their experience gained in the workforce to start their own businesses.

At the other end of the scale, Generation Y and Z – youthful 25s and under – were our entrepreneurs, less fearful of taking risks.

stable population with opportunity for growth. These included agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry, mining support for Yorke Peninsula developments, transport (developing Bowmans Intermodal), health care and services and education.

“We have good road access – but this needs upgrading,” Mrs Atkinson

said. “We have good links to rail and our port – and we are one hour from everywhere. We are connected.”

But there were challenges.Mrs Atkinson described the State

government as having a mantra that was city-centric. “We need them to open their eyes (to regions),” she said.

The draft plan also listed chal-

lenges as transportation costs, limited existing broadband connection, skills shortages, particularly for the grain sector and meat processing, afford-able housing availability, quality of infrastructure (investment in the road network) and access to a broad range of higher educational services.

Once presentations were com-

pleted, participants divided into workshop groups, with WRC manag-ers facilitating discussions.

Feedback will be developed into reports for further consideration by council as part of the draft plan.

Regional Development Australia, Yorke and Mid North, supported the breakfast.

n WAKEFIELD Regional Council CEO, Cate Atkinson, right, checks the draft plan with Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North CEO, Kelly-Anne Saffin, and Prof Richard Blandy.

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SPCEIAL FEATURE Balaklava Cup 2013v

Fun, fashion andCHEERED on by another big crowd, the 2013 Balaklava Cup horses charge down the straight to the winning post

THEY CAME FROM NEAR AND FAR TO JOIN SA’S BIGGEST AND BEST PARTY ...

Les Pearson reports:

REnEE Cox and Alicia Gerardis, of Angle Vale.

DEAn Storic, of Balaklava and Josh Kelly, Port Wakefield.

LIAnA Wilson, of Owen, and Riley McDonland, Balaklava.

BRETT Revere presented with BRC life membership by chairman, Wayne Henson.

FACE of the Balaklava Cup and fashions on the field judge, Elle Missen (centre) with winners (from left) Laura Soden, Jennifer Marsh, Darren Richards and Kirsten James.

LAHnEE McDonald, Corey Temby, Sam Angus and Caity Ashby.

A CROWD of about 8000 punters made tracks to the Balaklava Cup last week.

According to Balaklava Racing Club chief executive officer, Doug Hall, the attendance figure was well down on previous years.

“We had more through the gates last year but it was certainly down on three years ago,” he said.

While the smaller crowd would appear con-cerning from the outside, Mr Hall said the club had done well to attract a reasonable following, compared to other major South Australian meets.

“I think it reflects the current economic situa-tion,” Mr Hall explained.

“Adelaide Cup was apparently down 60 per cent and that was a hot day, Oakbank was also down quite a bit too.

“We’re probably down 20 per cent on where we were a few years ago but with the economic situ-ation the way it is, it’s probably not a bad result.”

Mr Hall felt last year’s terribly strong winds and the timing of the Federal election could have also affected the attendance figure.

“Leading into an election, traditionally people shut up shop as they’re uncertain about what’s going to happen,” he said. “People also tend to be fairly reticent to spending any money.”

Compared to last year, the weather gods were extremely kind for the club’s main event, producing an overcast 26°C day with a light breeze.

“The week leading into the Cup, we were get-ting torrential rain, howling winds and 12 degree days,” Mr Hall said.

“Continuing showers were also forecast and I thought it might be hard to get people in.

“Things went well, the weather cleared up and the winds forecast, which ravaged us last year, didn’t come.”

Each marquee was fitted with an alfresco beer garden area this year as well, to cater for warmer than average days.

“Everyone was out the front of their marquees, which added some atmosphere too.

“From our point of view, it went extremely well.“There were no real issues and any little things

that arose were handled quickly and easily.”The Cup was won for the second time by Victor

Harbor trainer, Jake Stephens, with British import, Gris Caro ($6) crossing the line first guided by star hoop, Dom Tourneur.

Stephens previously won the Balaklava Cup with star stayer, Alcopop, in 2009.

Will Clarken trained gelding, Addiction to Rock ($26), took out the $25,000 Coopers Sprint.

At the event wind up in the club’s committee room, Victorian Brett Revere was presented with life membership for his ongoing work with the Balaklava Cup since 2002.

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BelOW: enjoying cup day are Matt, taylah and Jess Pascoe, from Balaklava.

fuN for all – (from left) cass Powell, Jack Jenner, aaron cocks, rhianna Mallon, tyrone Stowers, craig Murphy, tanya chamberlin and Sam Marriott.

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KiMBerly ellis, Pearl chapman and Miranda Higgs.

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WiNNiNG smiles (from left) liana Wilson, Brydie atkins, Jake Stewart, Skye childs, Kate langdon, amy coughlann, Kane Williams, Kate taylor.

tiMe out for (from left) Jack currie, Kristina alwin, Kane ruiz and ashley O’Neil.

SerViNG up delights in the cocktail marquee (from left) tenayah and Syjourn renshaw, and Naomi Purdue.

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Well-known ABC pre-senter, Peter Goers, declared open the very successful South Australian living Artist’s display recently held in Tarlee Community Hall.

In his very entertaining speech he recalled times spent at Tarlee on holidays with his rela-tives, the Reed family. He also commented on the great skill on display in the hall, which showed how much talent was in and around the Tarlee area.

The weekend was a credit to the artists and included wood-

work, metal work, sketching, wool spinning, paintings and many other individual works of art.

Organisers, Sue and Rose-mary Dunn, spoke eloquently of the support they received from residents who assisted with setting up, security, etc and to Di Dawson, who provided an endless supply of finger food, drinks, both at the opening evening and for the two days of a well attended Open House.

The event was part of Clare Valley Region SAlA Festival.

lIOnS Club of Gilbert Valley held its August dinner meeting at Tarlee bowling club, enjoying a scrub roast prepared by member, Frank Gorey.

Four new members were inducted into the club – Jim lee and June Dun-ham, of Rhynie, and louise and Greg Mcleod, of Riverton.

A large number of visitors were present at the dinner, which doubled as a fundraiser for upgrading the club’s catering van.

The van is the principal means by which the club raises funds, making and selling donuts and drinks at com-munity events.

Guest speakers at the meeting, Mallala farmer Peter March and busi-ness partner, Ken Bell, gave an insight into how their highly-successful in-vention, a Bed Mover, was assisting health workers in hospitals around the world.

The innovative idea was prompted by the high number of work related injuries caused by moving hospital beds over long distances and in con-fined spaces.

Their main success has been in the manner in which it has reduced work related injuries amongst those who have the task of transferring patients in their beds to various parts of hospitals for various treatments, to nil.

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BElOW: Joel Wright, of WoodWright furniture displayed his craftmanship at Tarlee hall.

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Choirs gather to sing big hits and classics

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AdelAide Plains Male Voice Choir is hosting SA Country Choral Association’s 22nd Festival at Clare on the weekend of September 20 to 22.

There will be an influx of 300 visitors to the Clare district, with Clare lions Club, Friends of the Hospital, and Clare Bowling Club assisting the local choir with catering.

Clare Town Hall is the venue for the grand concert on Saturday at 1.30pm.

MC will be Ralph Hatcher, a found-ing member of the SA Country Choral Association and well known singer.

each choir will render an item offer-ing great variety, including songs like Ave Maria, When i’m 64, Get Me to the Church on Time and 76 Trombones.

There will also be items when all choristers join en masse to sing Phan-tom of the Opera songs, “Think of Me,” “All i ask of You,” and “Wishing

You Were Somehow Here Again.” in a Male Voice bracket, a selection of les Miserables songs will be performed, including “do You Hear the People Sing.”

“A giant raffle will be drawn, with prizes valued at more than $1300 on offer, donated by local businesses and individuals, including an original paint-ing by well known Auburn artist and choir member, Gerald Moore,” said

choir member, don Bubner of Owen.Most of Clare’s churches will have a

choir attending their service on Sunday morning offering special music.

The weekend will conclude with a barbecue before choristers leave for their various destinations, includ-ing Port lincoln, Millicent and the Riverland.

Tickets are available from local choir members and Clare Newsagency.

PROMOTING the big choral event in Clare (from left) Don Zweck, Glen Beinke, Don Bubner, Darrel Schutz and Graham Hore.

All descendants of the pioneer Stubing family are invited to attend the Stubing Family reunion on Sunday, October 6 at 1pm at the Two Wells Community Centre.

in 1858, Johann and Wil-hemina Stubing, and their three children, departed Ham-burg Germany with plans of migrating to America.

But when they arrived at the port, they found the

barque, “Victoria,” was sail-ing to Port Adelaide instead.

After four months of travel, they arrived in Port Adelaide and started farming in an area north of Kapunda.

They later moved to the Morgan area, but conditions there proved to be too un-reliable, so they eventually

moved to the eyre Peninsula and the West Coast of SA.

By this time, they had had another six children.

Their children also be-lieved in having large fami-lies, resulting in Stubing descendants located all over SA and other places.

The reunion will celebrate the achievements never en-visaged by Johann and Wil-hemina in creating a large

group of Australians, who have achieved some remark-able things.

it will give the current members of the Stubing clan an opportunity to consider how much the forbears of our state and country achieved.

in this day and age, we have little concept of the pri-vations of rural life endured by our pioneers and what they achieved through sheer

determination and hard work. For further information

about the event, contact ed-die Stubing on 0428 824712 or lyall Stubing on 0448 484895.

The organisers have also created a Facebook page -stubing family reunion.

All members of the clan are strongly encouraged to come, no matter how distant the connection.

Heritage grants for native vegetation

exCiTeMeNT is building at the Riverton & district High School as the centenary reunion approaches.

The centenary is on the October long weekend, Friday, October 4, to Sunday, October 6.

As part of the celebrations, a time capsule embedded in the wall of the office of the school has recently been located and removed.

The time capsule was placed in the wall by Mrs Rosemary Shearer on the occasion of the school’s 70th an-niversary in 1983. Mrs Shearer kindly agreed to remove the capsule as part of the centenary celebrations.

The capsule holds a range of memo-rabilia, which include a 1982 school magazine, a school council minute book from 1919, and student essays about life at Riverton & district High School in those days.

Students at the school, led by the Student Representative Council, are currently examining the contents of the time capsule and deciding on items that should replace them.

Suggestions so far include a picture of the duke and duchess of Cambridge and baby Prince George.

The contents of the time capsule will be finalised before the long weekend and then replaced in the wall by Mrs Joan Callery, whose family has had a long association with the school, and who worked at the school for 24 years.

The centenary celebrations will include a reception on the Friday even-ing in the Riverton Community Hall

to enable old scholars to catch up and reconnect with each other.

A large number of former students and teachers are attending, many from interstate. On Saturday, the school will launch a history book written by current teacher, Mr John Glistak.

The school will also launch its centenary vintage red wine, with other memorabilia for sale on the day. Tours of the school, photographs of old scholar groups, and displays in classrooms are organised. On Saturday night, a dinner will be held in the school gymnasium.

To assist with catering, please remind your family and other former students and staff to respond ASAP to margaret.price951@schools.sa.edu.au or phone 08 8847202.

Bookings for the Gala dinner on Saturday October 5 close on Septem-ber 28, so don’t miss out! For all event details and other information, check the website at www.rdhs.sa.edu.au

STUDENTS Meg Tucker and Declan Redden look through a copy of a 1983 newspaper.

APPliCATiONS are now open for grants to assist landholders with heritage agreements to conserve and manage native vegetation.

Native Vegetation Council Presiding Mem-ber, Caroline Schaefer, said the agreements helped conserve native vegetation with a high biodiversity value on private land.

“Some individual landholders, local coun-cils, companies, organisa-tions and societies hold land covered by heritage agreements, which are contracts signed with the Minister for Sus-tainability, environment and Conservation,” Ms Schaefer said.

“The scheme is a great opportunity for landhold-ers looking for financial assistance to implement ecological on-ground work projects.

To be eligible for a grant, the planned work must directly benefit the area covered by the herit-age agreement, though it may also be in adjacent land. Grants provide up to $3000 a year for projects or $3500 for development of management plans.

• For more informa-tion, go to www.environ-ment.sa.gov.au

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To raise funds for mill Court, and get fit at the same time, Mill Court staff are slipping on some-thing more comfortable for the City to Bay fun-Run on Sunday September 15.

mill Court is currently plan-ning to widen the doorway into the “Zanker lounge” to enable staff to more easily manage comfort chairs, beds etc, and with more safety.

While the fun run has not been aimed at that plan in particular, it is one of the things the board is currently looking at.

There are numerous improve-ments being planned subject to availability of finance.

Ceo, Graham ackland, was the first to get his shorts and sneakers on, and it didn’t take long to rally the team together, in what is a great workplace team building event.

along with Graham, the team will consist of: alana felby, Ka-ren Birchmore, Karen Pfeiffer, Nat Bejah, Jane Brook, Beck hudson, angus hudson, mike mcavaney, elspeth Gray and lizz Cassidy.

Contact mill Court on 8862 1576 if you can sponsor its team or if you’d like to help in any other way.

mill Court staff are not the only ones getting into the City To Bay spirit.

• Former local, Andrew mcCreight and his wife lisa, are participating in the event to raise funds for Beyond Blue, in memory of andrew’s brother, Christopher, who sadly took his own life earlier this year.

andrew and lisa are looking for sponsors, so if you can help, go online at https://city-bay2013.everydayhero.com/au/andrew-2

SOME of the Mill Court City to Bay team (from left) – Karen Pfeiffer, Beck Hudson, Graham Ackland, Karen Birchmore, Nati Bejah, Dot Sobek.

Court in shorts – is that a promise?BalaKlaVa high School presents

its Showcase event next Wednesday, September 18, at 7pm in the town hall.

a range of public speaking, visual arts, drama and musical items will be showcased during the night by students from years 8-12.

The main focus of the evening is public speaking by middle and senior school students – but there’s plenty of talent dis-played across many spheres of education.

Showcase organiser, english teacher, Kerry Williams, is hoping the community will come along to see what skills abound at BhS.

“everyone is invited to get behind this event, to encourage our students and support the school,” she said.

a gallery style display of visual art work will be in the supper room, with voting for the People’s Choice art award.

a delicious supper will be cooked by students. Tickets are available at the door and cost $5 for adults and high school students, and $3 for children under 12.

High school will ‘showcase’ talent

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High hay yields expected to herald bumper season

PULSE forage trial at Hart.

CROPPING ADVICE AT HART FIELD DAY:

The switch from ‘traditional’ mixed farming into intensive cropping with no livestock, has seen the inclusion of ‘brown manure’ crops into cropping rotations become more relevant, but making it fit profitably has also sparked a new challenge for growers.

That is where New South Wales farm business consultant Robert Pat-terson steps in.

The Rural Management Strategies director from Cootamundra, has spent much of the last six years focussing on the agronomics and economics of incorporating brown manure crops into cropping systems.

Mr Patterson will be one of the key presenters at this year’s Hart Field Day next Tuesday, September 17, present-ing his experience and thoughts within the sessions titled “vetch varieties and brown manure”.

Mr Patterson says, to date, the in-clusion of a brown manure crop into a rotation has been largely ‘ad hoc’, and his consultancy has been looking at whether it can fit profitably into a cropping system, while maintaining sound agronomic principles.

Brown manure cropping involves growing a grain legume crop, usually with minimal inputs of fertiliser and chemical, with the aim of achieving maximum dry matter production, be-fore the major target weed species such as annual ryegrass or wild oats have set

viable seed. The grain legume crop is sprayed with a knockdown herbicide such as glyphosate before seed set, to kill both the crop and weeds.

The objective of this practice is to control problem weeds, boost soil ni-trogen for future crops, plus conserve soil moisture for the following crop in a low risk manner.

“I have some clients now with 25 per cent of their area in brown manure crops on an on-going basis,” Mr Pat-terson said.

“I’ve been looking at fine-tuning that cropping system and making sure it stacks up economically for the grower.

“Brown manure crops in South Australia are not new, but I don’t think it’s been incorporated into a system, it’s been a bit ad-hoc and partly used just to finish lambs off.”

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KelvIN Gameau, of Owen, is busy baling hay, in what is expected to be a top season.

Due to the timely rainfall this year, reports are suggesting yields will be higher than average, but with possibly lower quality.

“We are expecting a big season, but not quite as good, quality wise, as last year,”

said Kelvin. “Due to the wetter season, hay is thicker and ranker, and much coarser in the stem, so quality might not be quite as good.”

Feed test results are expected to be down compared with those of 2012.

Kelvin bales all types of hay, predominantly oaten hay, for either export or domestic use. he also bales all other

cereals for hay, and this year, he expects an increase in medic (pasture) hay.

Medic hay is generally sold to dairies for stock feed, or kept on farm by the farmer for feed later in the year.

“This season looks fantastic, and the medic crops are the best I’ve ever seen,” said Kelvin.

“Medic hay will be up this year as

stock haven’t been able to keep up with the growth of the pasture, so many farmers have decided to just let it grow, and then cut and bale it,” he said.

Generally, the local cropping season is looking very good, but an agronomist has named the 2013-14 season “the year of the bug.”

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High hopes in ‘year of the bug’

Research shows there’s ‘gold’ in brown ground

LOst in canOLaTHIS canola crop farmed by Derek Tiller between Owen and Tarlee is looking great, like many others in the district. It almost swallowed Abbey Bubner,11, hidden at left and her mum, Rachel Bubner and auntie, Lisa Curnow, with hands up. The family is shown outside the “jungle” – back row, from left, Cameron Curnow, Rachel, Lisa and Abbey. Front, Paige Bubner, Emily Curnow and Otis the dog.

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SeaSon 2013-14 is shaping up as a bumper, but predicted spring rainfall is needed to cement the potential of crops around the district.

“It’s one of the best set-up seasons we’ve had, very consistent and even crops, with great potential, but without follow up rain, everyone gets nervous,” said aW Vater & Co agronomist, Craig Davis.

The Bureau of Meteorology website has indicated a cooler spring with an increased chance of it being wetter too, which won’t suit some farmers’ hay crops, but will benefit their other crops.

There’s hope rain will fall later on Thursday and Friday.

Most farmers have been pro-active in spraying for stripe rust in wheat, but there is still disease around in barley crops.

“net-type of net blotch is more damaging than spot-type net blotch, but both are persistent in showery conditions.”

“We’ve also seen damage to wheat and barley from aphids, and to canola and field peas by grubs and moths.”

aphids are present in canola, but tend to get washed out of the plants by rainfall.

However, they are more protected in cereals, with their numbers increas-ing in warmer weather, causing direct feeding damage to the crops, potentially reducing yield.

There are other oddities this year, in-cluding late season lucerne flea, which still are hanging around in cereals

“This year should be called Year of the Bug,” laughed Craig.

aside from rain at the right times, many farmers put out more nitrogen this year which has assisted with crop growth.

Warm and windy conditions, already are putting some bean crops under stress.

“Many paddocks don’t have much of a buffer in the sub-soil moisture, and some crops, especially Faba beans, will struggle under marginal conditions,” said Craig.

Well developed wheat and barley crops put out 5-7ml of moisture per day, so they need moisture to draw from.

Beans and peas are flowering now, wheat and barley are coming into head, and early canola is starting to lose its flowers and is podding up.

“We will have to wait and see if there are more screenings from such bumper crops, and if the predicted cooler/wet-ter weather continues, we might have to watch out for black point on wheat and pre-harvest sprouting.”

Median rainfall for Balaklava is 38ml in September, and 30ml in octo-ber, and growers are hoping for above average rainfall in those months to fulfil crop potential.

“The season has rushed along, but hopefully we can ease into harvest, and relax once all the grain is in the silos,” said Craig.

• From previous pageMr Patterson said so far his

research had shown that a crop sequence of brown manure field peas followed by canola and two wheat crops, can be as profitable at current commodity prices as continuous cropping, or mixed farming involving cropping and Merino sheep

“We’ve also seen a crop

production system involving brown manure field peas, has less production and financial risk compared to continuous cropping, due to lower input and operating costs,” he said.

“and a crop production system involving brown manure field peas, is likely to be more sustain-able than continuous cropping and similar to mixed farming,

due to less reliance on herbicides for weed control and artificial nitrogen for crop nutrition, plus the maintenance of higher levels of ground cover. ”

To hear more about including brown manure into a cropping system, hear Mr Patterson speak at the Hart Field Day on Tuesday, September 17, at Hart Field Site, off the Blyth-Brinkworth road.

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GILMAC REAdy to RECEIvE QUALIty HAy

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HAY cutting season is a vital stage of production for both growers and exporters alike.

Gilmac Balaklava site manager, Mark Heaslip, said with the season looking about two weeks earlier than usual, a lot of growers would have started cutting this week.

“That might mean we’re two to three weeks from hay being deliv-ered, depending on how the season goes,” he said.

Once again, oaten hay is a prod-uct in high demand and with yields looking above average, there is real emphasis on maximising quality during the cutting and baling period.

“Growers must cut as early as they can after the oats have come out of the boot,” Mr Heaslip advised.

“Cut high to avoid bringing the rank stem into the sample, so about 150mm to 200mm above the ground.

“Condition well, use a good machine and do it properly.

“Some people super condition, which does work well, but you need to be careful it doesn’t get rained on.”

For growers who are contracted, Gilmac will be busily visiting crops around the district to ensure all is on

track to provide a quality product.

“Their paddocks will be inspected over next couple of weeks, which is now happening,” Mr Heaslip said.

“Growers give us a call to let us know when they will start cutting, so we know we’re getting to everyone on time.

“They’ll usually give us a call when they’ve started cutting and look at baling seven to 21 days after that.”

The importance of timing is

pivotal to maximise quality.

“It is important to cut early as if you delay for a weather front, you must be careful not to delay it too far as the quality will drop off

very quickly,” Mr Heaslip said.“Even though the rain may spoil

your hay, the lateness of cut can re-ally spoil your quality and drop the product down a number of grades rapidly.”

Gilmac will be receiving deliv-

eries within 48 hours of hay being baled, although some growers with on-farm storage will hold on until early next year to begin carting hay to the Gilmac site, which will be receiving deliveries up to July 2014.

Mr Heaslip is anticipating a large increase in product being delivered on site this year.

“We’re going to be having prob-ably 25 per cent more hay than we’ve previously had but we think we have the facilities to cope with it,” he said.

“We’re looking for two staff at the moment, there’s another advert in this week’s Producer, and we’ll be assessing those applicants very soon.”

The timing of the site expansion last year, which boosted storage to 40,000 tonnes, has proven ideal.

“It was a good decision to be able to get it up and ready for this year and while the next expansion (new weighbridge and entrance) has been a bit delayed, when it is finished, it will make the place work so much better,” Mr Heaslip said.

“I expect over the next two or three weeks there will be more activity there.

“It’s important to get it right and we will still be able to take deliveries across our old bridge, which won’t change until we’ve got everything else up and in place.”

GILMAC site manager Mark Heaslip with export hay ready to go.UNLOADING hay and, left, oaten hay ready to cut.

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THE SoUTH Australian barley Advisory Commit-tee (SAbAC) is seeking feedback from growers on whether guidelines for va-riety choice will help them narrow down which barley cultivars are best suited to each cropping region.

SAbAC chairman Greg Schulz, Maitland, says with a deregulated market and mul-tiple breeding companies, the release of many new varieties is putting pressure on South Australia’s storage system, which may be exacerbated with a large harvest likely this year.

“Segregating by variety

and quality is becoming in-creasingly difficult in each region because of the sheer number of varieties available to growers,” he said.

“It is becoming confusing for growers on what is best to grow agronomically, what is required by end users and consumers and what segrega-tions will be available at their nearest receival centre. Also, some older varieties might need to be reconsidered be-cause they are not achieving the same financial return as newer varieties.”

barley cropping has de-clined over recent years.

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(GPSA) chief executive, Darren Arney, says according to PIRSA data, the total area cropped in SA had increased from just more than 3 million hectares in 1996 to 4.04mha in 2013 with big lifts in wheat, canola and lentils.

However, the area sown to barley had declined by more than 100,000ha during the same period, even though barley yields had been higher than wheat or canola.

barley growers can con-tact GPSA to comment on barley varieties.

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Springstown wins in extra time

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clare & districtMen – Springstown v Balaklava

Burra turned on lovely weather, and proudly surrounded the green with shelter, food and a great crowd. The atmosphere buzzed all day.

Balaklava Men met Clare Springs-town for an evenly matched season finale, where the winners were always going to be hard to back.

Balaklava’s finesse, wise and wily skills, team talk and ball accuracy shone through the first half leading to their sole clever goal from raf Batistessa by half time. The low scoring game did not reflect how many times the ball was blasted towards each end, nor how many short corners were awarded and thwarted. It was a game to thrill every nervous spectator.

Springstown looked a little shell shocked at first, struggling to find their usual flow and team talk to good effect. Goalies at both ends did a sterling job to keep out myriad shots, both worthy of be-ing named in the short list of best players for the day. With a tweak of positions for Springtown, and Balak being unlucky to lose two players behind the field for five minutes, Springstown fought hard to find each other’s sticks, neatly ending in a goal from Darren. The scores were

anxiously even.By full time the scores were tied at

one each. This meant the teams needed to face 15 minutes extra time, seeking the magic golden goal.

Balaklava once again came out hard but were strongly held off by Spring-town’s equally determined defence. after more nerve jangling short corners, especially at Balaklava’s end and quick running by Springstown, there was no goal scored at either end.

Penalty shoot outs were up next, with five players from each team having the task of trying to shoot past the goalie one-on-one. More nail biting and stomach churning from the spectators!

Balaklava scored the first goal by default when the goalie and player made contact without the ball. This could have clinched the deal for Balak, but for Iz who slid one through to tie the score yet again.

all that was left was sudden death one-on-ones. Balaklava won the toss and had a shot first, Ben Hall was dis-appointed with his shot under pressure while Sprintown’s goalie was dancing for joy. The tension starting to show. Tom faced next for Springstown, calmly and cleverly finding a space and pushing it through to the back board for the winning score at last!

Both teams played an excellent game

and it could have gone either way. Best on ground was awarded to Darren Sweet of Springstown. Well done to all.

Under 14 – Springstown v Donnybrook

IT was the clash of the two Clare teams, Springstown being dominant all season with Donnybrook who slowly pegged their way back taking out the win. a sea of red and yellow supporters were out in force. Springstown certainly got the points for their professional warming up.

Two of the association’s reliable young umpires started the game with both teams fired and ready to do battle. as predicted it was going to be a very even match with a great standard of high intensity of play.

It was a little like ping pong with the ball moving up and back the field. Springstown put the first slow moving goal over the line off James Forrest, lifting Springtown’s spirit and determination. Donnybrook had to dig deep to keep hold of Springtown’s fast, skilled play-ers. Some lovely direct long passes from Springstown saw Donnybrook chasing but tight defence and marking made it hard for Springtown to capitalise.

Half time breather and some positive talking in both camps, refreshed and back out to take the flag. Owen Jenner copped

an unlucky hit enabling dangerous goal scorer James Forrest to run another ball into the goals – with a big cheer from the yellow side line. Donnybrook dug deep and never gave up. Fletcher Thomas set up a goal for Max Price, this time with the red slide line cheering. The game just picked up pace and the intensity could be felt. Some fantastic skills from both teams made it exciting to watch. Donnybrook upped the pace and pressure. Fletcher again set up a goal with Owen Jenner be-ing rewarded with the equaliser – the red side line went wild. as the clock counted down, the pace did not stop with some fantastic hockey played. Sophie Haines and Izzy Price both found themselves on the sideline with ice to their captured hits. Finally the whistle blew for full time with Donnybrook clawing back.

Players were thankful for the sugary recharge of snakes. It was sudden death, with intensity, determination and great aggression from both sides desperate to be premiers. The supporters were nearly hoarse and very fidgety with lots of oohs and aahhs as both teams had opportuni-ties and misses. It was in the dying two minutes of extra time, Donnybrook cleared the ball off fullback adam ryan to Fletcher Thomas who passed to the target of Sophie Haines and deflected off Izzy Price’s stick for the winning goal.

What a great game – right to the end! Congratulations to both teams and umpires for a fantastic standard for the start of the 2013 grand final. Player of the match went to Fletcher Thomas for his consistent team work, driving forward and feeding his team.

• No Under 18 report submittedGRAND FINAL results from games

at Burra on Saturday:UnDer 14• Game decided in extra timeDonnybrook 3 goals def Springs-

town 2Goals: Don – Owen Jenner, Max

Price, Isabel Price; Spr – James Forrest. Best: Don – Fletcher Thomas, Max Price, Sophie Haines; Spr – Peter Cornwell, Will Price, James Forrest.

Best on ground: Fletcher Thomas.UnDer 18Burra 3 def Balaklava 0Goals: Neil Maxted 2, Cody Harbour.

Best: Bur – Neil Maxted, Lachie Haddow, Jake Dolphin; Bal – Tim Heslop, Micah Hamann, Joe Goldney.

Best on ground: Neil Maxted.Men • Game decided on sudden death

penalties after two periods of extra timeSpringstown 3 def Balaklava 2Goals: Spr – Darren Sweet, Iz Venter,

Tom Forrest; Bal – Ben Hall, Raf Battist-essa. Best: Spr – Darren Sweet, Josh Megson, Luke Burge; Bal – Josh March, Sam Tiller, Matt Gates.

Best on ground: Darren Sweet.

Raf Battistessa, Balaklava, shoots into a sea of Springstown players.CLARE & District Hockey Association Men’s premiers – Springstown.

CLARE & District Hockey Association Under 14 premiers – Donnybrook.

CLARE & District Hockey Association Under 18 premiers – Burra.

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‘Pies through, Bombers take on Roosters

mallala 13.18 (96) d HamlEY BRIDGE 8.9 (57)

Final score

Best: Mallala - J.Earl, D.King, J.Montgomerie, W.Farrelly, B.Parish Hamley - J.Zanandrea, C.Taylor, M.Good, T.Haseldine, J.Sullivan, J.Frencken

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• From back pageA chAnge in conditions

greeted players as they made their way back out onto the oval after half time and hamley Bridge took full advantage, making a considerable dent in Mallala’s lead.

“We came out after half time and were suddenly kicking into a four-goal breeze, which came out of nowhere,” Lubcke said.

“There were a few opportunities we could have taken during the quarter but they really put us on the back foot.

“I tried putting an extra player behind the footy to cease their momentum.”

It was forward, Angus Brugge-mann, who was shifted into defence to stem the flow of Bomber goals, but Barnett matched him up to create a seven-man forward line.

Lubcke said he was happy to play a five-man forward line, as it cluttered up the opponent’s at-tacking half.

That said, hamley Bridge scored five goals to one and trailed by just 13 points at the final change.

“At half time we just said we’ve all got a job to do and now’s the time to do it,” Barnett said.

“A few of our younger guys stepped up to the plate.

“Matt good and Win Thach came into the game and gave us some momentum.

“We’ve got the forwards to win matches but you’ve got to get the ball into them.”

Both ruckmen, James Sullivan and Will Farrelly, were engaged in a great battle.

As they have often done this season, Mallala’s final term was

too good for its opponents, Barnett opting to rest veterans Kirk heberle, Luke Mccabe and Malcolm green-wood in the latter stages when the Magpies’ lead blew out.

Justin Zanandrea was named the Bombers’ best, while captain, Craig Taylor, proved influential in the second half.

“Zanandrea has been part of our back six for 90 per cent of the year and reads the ball well, he’s hard to beat in a contest, provides plenty of run and rarely loses his feet,” Barnett said.

“craig always gets a bit of the ball but his disposal efficiency was down in the first half, so I couldn’t say he lifted but he got that part of his game right.”

Lubcke was thrilled with the way his team responded to hamley Bridge’s threatening third term.

“I was still positive and the guys showed plenty of character as they had done throughout the year when presented with a challenge,” he said.

King finished with four goals and a swag of touches from the midfield.

“he seemed to get forward a couple of times on them and has done the last six games, where he’s chipped in with a couple of goals each week,” Lubcke said.

Jason earl’s poise was notable in the intense final.

“There’s a steadiness he can give us and he’s got such a great leg too,”

Lubcke added. Our whole back six was good too and as for our goals, it doesn’t matter who gets them, as long as we get them.”

The team will train on Sunday after watching the preliminary final as grand final preparations begin.

“We’ve got to make sure we keep focussed and try and stay away from thinking the hard work is done, there is still a lot to go,” Lubcke said.

“We’re looking forward to the challenge and hopefully we can execute on the day.”

A GrAdeMallala 2.4 7.9 8.14 13.18 (96)Hamley 1.3 2.6 7.7 8.9 (57)Goals: Mallala - D.King 4, B.Griffiths 3, J.Clements 2, A.Bruggemann, B.Hardie, D.Feeley, B.Montgomery Hamley - S.Hanson 2, L.McCabe 2, K.Heberle, C.Taylor, M.Good, T.Haseldine Best: Mallala - J.Earl, D.King, J.Montgomerie, W.Farrelly, B.Parish Hamley - J.Zanandrea, C.Taylor, M.Good, T.Haseldine, J.Sullivan, J.Frencken

B GrAdeVirginia 1.1 2.4 7.7 8.10 (58)Mallala 1.2 4.6 5.7 5.12 (42)Goals: Mallala - B.Buchanan 2, B.Tucker 2, D.Tiller Virginia - Not Supplied Best: Mallala - A.Sparks, J.Dixon, B.Jenkin, L.Gray, J.Morgan, B.Tucker Virginia - Not Supplied

APFL results from Saturday- 2nd Semi Final

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NeFL results from Saturday- Preliminary Finals

SeNior CoLtSTwo Wells 4.1 6.6 7.10 10.13 (73)Balaklava 3.4 3.6- 4.9 6.10 (46)Goals: Two Wells - J.Wilson 4, T.Mills 3, L.Goss, D.Kotsano, J.Pellizzari Balaklava - B.Heaslip 2, S.Tannock, L.Speissegger, J.Wehr, C.Arbon Best: Two Wells - J.Wilson, J.Henneker, D.Heron, H.Gameau, T.Mills, W.Hart Balaklava - J.Harkness, L.Speissegger, J.Wehr, C.Arbon, J.Speissegger, H.Veitch

JuNior CoLtSHW Eagles 0.3 0.6 1.8 3.9 (27)Balaklava 0.1 0.3 3.4 3.5 (23)Goals: HW Eagles - A.Deer, S.Carslake, D.Irrgang Balaklava - S.McRostie, S.Michael, T.Lamond Best: HW Eagles - D.Irrgang, N.Studham, T.Moulds, A.Irrgang, T.Robertson, C.Harvey Balaklava - A.Lawless, W.Dixon, S.Speissegger, S.Michael, T.Lamond, B.Davey

A GrAdeRSMU 1.2 4.4 6.4 11.6 (72)Min/Man 2.5 5.6 7.8 14.9 (93)Goals: RSMU - C.Mullins 3, B.Koster 2, S.Jordan, J.Vandeleur, B.Plueckhahn, Z.Hier, T.Willmott, D.Flavel Min/Man - M.Young 3, S.Baraglia 3, B.Sandow 2, S.Gibson 2, A.Winders, B.Currie, C.Gerhardy, L.Davey Best: RSMU - K.Hart, N.Jordan, Z.Hier, D.Flavel, B.Koster, S.Noack Min/Man - J.Sandow, R.McDermid, B.Sandow, L.Sandow, L.Davey, S.Baraglia

B GrAdeMin/Man 2.3 5.3 7.3 8.3 (51)RSMU 5.1 6.6 12.7 13.9 (87)Goals: Min/Man - N.Scott 3, C.McBride 2, L.Broadbent, T.Clancy, R.Dixon RSMU - D.Busch 2, T.Redden 2, R.Rayson 2, D.Griffiths, S.Goodfellow, D.Vater, J.Schmaal, B.Mitchell, M.Rohde, F.McInerney Best: Min/Man - L.Broadbent, M.Phillips, G.Bryksy, T.Clancy, B.Garrard, N.Scott RSMU - C.Percy, R.Rayson, M.McInerney, B.McInerney, D.Griffiths, J.Schmaal

SeNior CoLtSRSMU 4.2 9.3 11.4 13.5 (83)BSR 4.6 8.10 8.15 13.18 (96)Goals: RSMU - T.Griffiths 4, B.Heffernan 3, J.Connell 2, L.Michalanney 2, A.Clarke, J.Talbot BSR - R.Fitzgerald 4, L.Wilsdon 2, D.Hayes, W.Longmire, L.Hayes, J.Weckert, I.Moller, J.Lee, T.Wilsdon Best: RSMU - L.Michalanney, T.Griffiths, J.Connell, X.Redden, J.Vater, J.Bowden BSR - D.Hayes, I.Moller, M.Longbottom, L.Hayes, J.Weckert, J.Lee

JuNior CoLtSRSMU 0.3 1.3 1.5 2.8 (20)Eud/Rtown 0.0 2.1 4.1 5.1 (31)Goals: RSMU - C.Dunn, R.Bruce Eud/Rtown - B.Wegener 2, H.Kleinig 2, T.Schulz (VC) Best: RSMU - C.Dunn, L.Kernich, C.Behn, L.Trowse, L.Reichelt, S.Would Eud/Rtown - B.Launer, A.Nietschke, C.Flanagan, J.Steinborner, T.Kleinig

DALE King handballs away for Mallala, as Hamley’s Toby Haseldine defends in the A grade second semi final on Saturday. BELOW: Brad Hardie, Mallala, disposes of the footy before Bombers Shane Hanson, James Frencken and Valor Thach can get close for a tackle.

Sheltered by their stylish brollies as they watch the A grade action are, from left, Michelle and Jessica Coe, Michelle Dunstan and Tracy Kennett.

BOTH junior colts teams started with plenty of pace but the dew on the grass made the ball skid around, testing the young players’ skills.

A very defensive quarter with no goals scored, with both teams’ backlines working well with lots of close checking.

Tyler Moulds and Ty Robertson were working well for the Eagles, while Ayden Lawless and Will Dixon were doing great work for the Peckers and John O’Mahoney showed some great dash off the back flank.

The second quarter was again strong defen-sively for both teams, Tyson Lamond and Sean Spiesseger really strong around the centre for Balaklava and Sam Michael rucking well.

Nathan Studham and Dylan Irrgang were both exceptional players around the ball for the Eagles, covering plenty of ground.

HWE led by three points at half time.The third term was all the Peckers, as they

played in front and ran harder.Michael, Dixon, Lamond and Brad Davey were

leading the way to the ball, with Michael, Lamond and Stewart McCrostie kicking goals.

A goal late in the quarter to Anthony Deer was the highlight for the Eagles, the team’s backline showing great composure under pressure.

The last quarter saw the Eagles come out ready to run and their work rate was far improved fol-lowing some encouragement from coach, Rob Studham, lifting his boys at the final break.

HWE were in front and running hard, some goals to Sam Carslake and Irrgang reward for their effort.

Young Zeke Scott stood up for the Peckers with the game on a knife’s edge, gaining three or four vital pos-sessions in defence.

Chris Harvey rucked well all day for HWE, being named in the best players for his effort.

Time ran out for the Peckers, who were pushing for a win but the Eagles’ defence stood strong and held on to win by four points.

Both coaches and their teams should be congratu-lated for a great game played in good spirits.

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Peckers run out of time

Bombers hungry for another crack at Mallala

Les Pearson previews the APFL A grade preliminary final match

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finals series

Saturday September 14

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Preliminary final

at Virginia

JUniOr COlTs - 9.45amBalaklava v Mallala

seniOr COlTs - 10.50amBalaklava v Mallala

reserVes - 12.30pmMallala v United

a Grade - 2.30pmHamley Bridge v Virginia

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The finals - VehiCles will be searChed and alCOhOl COnfisCaTed

Adelaide Plains Football League

VIRGINIA is the venue for a juicy little preliminary final fixture between Two Wells and Hamley Bridge this weekend.

The prize on the end of this match is a tilt at the flag, the Roosters looking to go back to back after their drought-breaking premiership in 2012.

Hamley Bridge hasn’t tasted success since 2004, current coach, Ash Barnett, and player, Ashley Natt, the last remaining remnants from that premiership who will be involved in the contest on Saturday.

Barnett alluded to some possible changes from the losing second semi final team, making

selection an interesting time on Thursday night.

Luke Slok, Ashley Parsons and rookie, Tyler Darwin, all come into consideration for the match against Two Wells, a team hitting its straps late in the season.

Barnett would be well aware of the youthful speed of the Roosters, which would no doubt be of some concern, considering the Bombers will be fielding a number of veterans.

That really brings

Darwin into the fore as a possible inclu-sion, to potentially add some speed to a side laden with more mature bodies.

“We definitely know they’re a quick side but I think our experience will come to the fore and will be a big influ-ence on the remainder of the year,” Barnett said.

“We’re looking forward to this week and hopefully earn ourselves another crack at Mallala.”

There is no doubt

the Roosters will come into the game full of confidence on the back of a stellar second half of the season.

Even without gun ruckman, Simon Feast, Two Wells made Vir-ginia look slow and off their game.

Ben Slattery is well and truly capable of covering for Feast, as he showed against the Rams, while Ben Stub-ing could be a possible replacement for Feast, should his injured fin-ger keep him out of the side this weekend.

The number of key players missing from the Two Wells side is of some concern, Andrew Hardiman, Brad Fitzgerald and

now possibly Feast all premiership players from last season.

On the flip side, Hamley Bridge appears to have a full senior squad to pick from and has shown throughout the season that when doubted, the Bombers lift to a new level.

They’ve worked so hard to get that top two position but with pace at a premium, especial-ly come finals time, this could prove the pivotal factor.

Is this where the road stops for Two Wells, or has Hamley’s season of recovery ended in elimination in straight sets?

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ABOVE: Rooster Doc Herron defends in the senior colts second semi as Pecker James Speissegger handballs away.ABOVE LEFT: Tyson Lamond, Balaklava, escapes the clasp of Eagle Caillen Fitzgerald during the junior colts second semi final.

BAILEY Alsop, Hummocks-Watchman Eagles, in action during the junior colts game.

MAGPIE Brett Jenkin closes in as Virginia’s George Stiliasano runs with the footy in the reserves match.

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Season start Taylor-made for winLes Pearson reports:

Pym pips parent with first Producer Medal

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A GrAdeBALAkLAvA: Dean Storic 13, Todd McPharlin

10, Lachy Michael 7, Aaron Cocks 3, Justin Michael 3, Les Pearson 3, Hayden Walker 2, Justin Walker 2, Charlie Arbon 1. HAMLey Bridge: Craig Taylor 17, Justin Zanandrea 7, Nathan Flynn 6, Shane Hanson 6, Malcolm Greenwood 4, Matthew Armstrong 3, Ryan Appleton 2, Toby Hasledine 2, Kirk Heberle 2, Matthew Good 2, Valor Thach 1. HW eAgLeS: Adam Turrell 8, Justin Cicolella 7, Andrew Turrell 4, Jared Manners 2, Leigh O’Donohue 2, Dustin Guthberg 1, Lee Belperio 1. MALLALA: Angus Bruggemann 9, Liam Whitwell 9, Joel Montgomerie 8, Dale King 8, Brad Hardie 8, Jason Earl 6, Jordan Clements 6, Will Farrelly 4, Brad Griffiths 4, Daniel Griffiths 2, Rob Montgomery 2, Brian Montgomery 1, Christian Rimmer 1. TWo WeLLS: Ned Seccafien 13, Lee Allmond 12, Simon Feast 9, Lachlan Franklin 5 , Ben Spiteri 5, Khan Leighton 4, Tallan Leighton 4, Bryce Hart 3, Scott Wise 2, Eamon Fetherstonaugh 2, Andrew Hardiman 2, Tim Hines 1. UniTed: Heath Pym 17, Cameron Faulkner 7, Adrian Mills 3, Mikey Brown 2, Zach Wellington 2, Matt East 1, Adam Mansfield 1, Brad Shimmin 1. virginiA: Caleb Howell 14, Brad Robertson 10, Ben Russell 9, Chris James 5, Brendon Niklaus 4, Matt Young 3, Corey Stronach 2, Rocky Perre 2, Anthony Johnstone 1, Peter Mylonopoulos 1.

reSerVeSBALAkLAvA: Roger Logan 9, Grant Willmer 8,

Tate Michael 5, Rick Lamond 4, Gary Wehr 4, Luke Williams 3, Joshua Butterfield 3, Bradley Thomas 2, Chad Ruiz 2, Mitchell Daniel 2, Gavin Wilson 2, Daniel Butterfield 2, Benjamin Catford 1. HAMLey Bridge: James Sullivan 11, James Peters 8, Joseph Gregory 4, Jed Eastwood 3, Angus Martin 3, James Frencken 3, Ben Selth 3, Neville Hatt 3, Lachlan Ireland 1, Adam Schmidt 1, Luke Smith 1. HW eAgLeS: Joel Wilson 5, Danny Haggerty 4, Brad Higgs 2, Travis Sharpe 2, Jonathan Jenkins 1, Jadon Gottharat 1. MALLALA: Christopher Hallion 12, Allen Sparks 10, Brett Start 6, David Pontt 5, Reece Kerr 5, Jonathon Wildbore 3, Scott Gardner 3, Daniel Griffiths 3, Brett Tucker 3, Ryan Russell 2, Leigh Gray 2, Paul Blacket 2, Kale Jameson 1, Blair Buchanan 1, Stephen Malycha 1, Lewis Helps 1, Nathan Griffiths 1, Dylan Kearns 1, Derek Tiller 1. TWo WeLLS: Ryan McDonald 7, Jacob Hart 5, Devon Hardiman 4, Peter Seccafien 4, Shannon Slattery 4, Drew Lamont 3, Clinton McDonald 3, Jason Becker 3, Ben Stubing 3, Braidon Osborne 1, Tyler Mills 1, James Williams 1, Daniel Hooper 1. UniTed: James Rundle 6, Nathan Schubert 6, Travis Opitz 5, Benjamin Sobey 5, Ben Pym 4, Corey Sharer 3, Mark Sammons 3, Alistair Fleming 3, Tom Gordon 3, Adam Pratt 3, Anthony Bennett 3, Travis Taylor 2, David Miller

1, Corey Lee-Chapman 1, Tyson Stephens 1, Jamie McArdle 1, Nick Curnow 1. virginiA: Christopher Campbell 22, Mark Matheson 14, Ryan Creek 8, An-thony Mason 5, Con Mylonopoulos 5, Justin Stoyanoff 4, George Stiliasano 4, Daniel Mitchell 3, Chris Halkias 3, Matthew Musolino 3, Stephen Papanotis 2, Terry Lioulios 2, Marco Lazenka 1, Jacob Simmonds 1, Troy Crampton 1, Marc Cox 1.

SeNIOr COLTSBALAkLAvA: Charlie Arbon 23, James Speisseg-

ger 11, Jacob Wehr 7, Bradey Krieg 5, Joshua Harkness 5, Lachlan Speissegger 4, Zac Scholz 4, Ryan Harris 4, Harrison Veitch 2. HAMLey Bridge: Tyler Darwin 21, Dylan Collings 8, Joshua Rosenzweig 2, Jayden Wedding 1, Connor Buckby 1, Ayden Poulton 1. HW eAgLeS: Joshua Appleby 39, Brandon Taylor 8, Tait Nottle 6, Christopher Veitch 6, Dylan Irrgang 3, Dylan Williams 3, Quinn Mackay 2, Tyson Temby 1. MAL-LALA: Adam Coe 12, Ryan Konzag 12, Brad Wilson 7, Josh Watson 6, Jarrad Dunstan 6, Reece Svetec 5, Lachlan Oleary 3, Jamie Good 3, Benjamin O’Leary 3, Angus Clothier 3. TWo WeLLS: Nik Seccafien 20, Doc Heron 8, Lachlan Goss 7, Jack Henneker 6, Jamie Humphrys 6, William Hart 4, Joshua Pellizzari 4, Jake Ludewig 4, Jonas Stankevicius 3, Tyler Mills 3, Harry Gameau 2, Dylan Kotsano 1. UniTed: Daniel Coombe 17, Riley Curnow 2, Harry Hosking 1, Jared Pratt 1, Dylan Bigg 1, Harry Green 1. virginiA: Mohammed Naby 3, Fabian Musolino 3, Damien Chambers-Matos 2, Taahor Naby 2, Jai Emmett 2, Tyler Jones 2, Costa Ploumidis 2, Josh (P) Jones 1, Jayce Trask 1.

JUNIOr COLTSBALAkLAvA: William Dixon 21, Sean Speis-

segger 13, Earl Deroma 6, Stewart McRostie 3, John O’Mahoney 3, Samuel Michael 3, Bayley Easlea 2, Kade Slater 2, Bradley Davey 1. HAMLey Bridge: Connor Buckby 19, Leon Raether 5, Katelyn Rosen-zweig 5, Henry McCabe 4, Oscar Barnett 4, Connor Darwin 3, Bailey Congdon 3, Jarrod Tozer 2, Samuel McCabe 2, Taidan Damiani 2, Jake Ellis 1. HW eA-gLeS: Dylan Irrgang 29, Nathan Studham 26, Shyleigh Cullen 9, Joshua Studham 6, Jacob Nipperess 2, Christopher Harvey 1. MALLALA: Dylan Howell 19, Riley Thorne 13, Austin Kearns 12, Tahjin Krieg 3, James Roberts 3, Jake Tiller 2, Anastacia Kearns 2, Josh Ogilvie 2. TWo WeLLS: Luke Barnett 12, Tyson McLeod 8, Alex Bennett 6, Sean Hammond 5, Michael McFarlane 5, James Gameau 4, Jonas Stankevicius 4, Jayden Brewin 3, Ryley Cummings 2, Bradley Poynter 2, Dakota Daly 1. UniTed: Dawson Page 15, Connor Lane 5, Nicholas McArdle 4, Ethan Pepe 2, Brogan Page 2, Brett Robinson 1, Bradley Bennett 1. virginiA: Jake Roberts 12, Chairma Jeerasak 4, Jack Ranaldo 2, Tyler Ranaldo 2, Johnny Tipouikidis 1.

APFL Medal Count Votes

Adelaide Plains Football League Plains Producer medallists, (from left) Craig Taylor, Hamley Bridge, and Heath Pym (United), pictured with runner up, Caleb Howell (Virginia) and APFL president, Brad Busch.

FROM left: Reserves runner-up, Mark Matheson (Virginia), sponsor Steve Renshaw and reserves best and fairest winner, Chris Campbell (Virginia).

(BACK, from left) APFL director, Martyn Bell, WWT Eagles president, Kurt Slaven, (front) senior colts runner up best and fairest. Charlie Arbon (Balaklava), and best and fairest, Josh Appleby (HWE).

HAMLEY Bridge captain, Craig Taylor, makes football look easy at times but consid-ering the off-field demons he has faced in a relatively short and at times tumultuous career, winning this year’s Plains Pro-ducer Medal is testament to his determination and resilience.

Taylor got off to a flying start in the count, before United’s Heath Pym closed the gap late to tie for the medal.

“For the first seven or eight rounds, I knew I was playing some good footy but I had five or six weeks where I couldn’t get a kick, so I was lucky to get a few twos and ones there,” he said.

“I’m not one for individual awards though, I want a flag and we’ve got a long way to go to get that.”

The Bomber midfielder, who recently turned 27, started his football with Salisbury North, before joining Salisbury and eventually the underage squads with Port Adelaide Magpies.

As a talented youngster, he played in the state under 18s and under 20s, while also playing five League matches for the Magpies before cross-ing to Sturt.

It was in late 2006 Taylor was rocked by the tragic loss of his older brother, Shane, who died in a motorbike accident, aged 23.

“(Our relationship) was good, so that was one of the hardest things I’ve ever been through in my life,” Taylor said.

“Losing him, someone so close at such a young age as well, was really heart-breaking.

“I would have liked to have

played a lot more SANFL foot-ball but after he passed away, I lost interest.”

He devoted the medal win to Shane’s memory.

“It’s taken a while to get one but this is dedicated to him,” Taylor said.

The following year, he ended up in the Barossa competition with Tanunda, to play with close friend, Malcolm Greenwood.

“Mal got me out there as I was going through some hard times,” Taylor said.

“Then I had a year off from football completely.”

On returning from his trav-els, Taylor found his way to Eastern Park before Shane Han-son and Nathan Flynn recruited him to Hamley Bridge.

“I used to play at the Port Magpies with them in the re-serves and played in a grand final with them too,” Taylor said.

Following a lean 2012, where the Bombers won just three matches, the tables have turned to see them playing in the preliminary final this weekend.

“It was never going to be a one-year thing for Hamley,” Taylor said.

“Red (coach Ash Barnett) was trying to build the team and get some good players around the club.

“It’s a sensational club and there’s nothing better than seeing blokes like Newton Lines, Craig Schahinger, and the smiles on their faces when we’re having some success.”

UNITED’S son of a gun, Heath Pym, may never reach the huge milestones set by his father, Anthony, but his win in the Plains Producer Medal on Sat-urday night went one better than the old man, who was runner up in 1981 to Balaklava’s Gary Wilson.

With the club starved of success throughout the season, Pym’s break-through medal victory, in a tie with Hamley Bridge’s Craig Taylor, was a big win for the passionate Tiger army.

It was special for both the player and the club as the members on his table erupted following the announcement of the final vote tally.

“I grew up out there, obviously the old man played 550 games out there,” Pym said. “I had (2002 winner) Nathan Schubert on the table and he loves the club as well, so it was good, I think he was more excited than me.”

Pym was a close runner up in 2012 behind Mallala’s Joel Montgomerie but it didn’t make him any more confident coming into the count.

“I felt like I was more consistent this year but played some better game last season,” he said.

“I knew I had a better second half of the season but we had won some games early and I didn’t get three votes in either of those, although we did win the last game where I thought I was a chance to get some votes.”

He jagged three votes in the last game of the season to tie with Taylor.

“I think Craig knew he was going to win it but I wasn’t really sure until the last round that I was up there,” Pym said.

“Craig’s a gun, it was well-deserved. He’s been an outstanding player for a top two team, so it’s awesome to be able to share it with him.

“He’s always the one to watch when playing Hamley Bridge.”

While Pym has the wood over his dad in the league medal stakes, Anthony’s record looks unbeatable.

“He’s got 11 best and fairests at the club,” Pym said.

“I’ve got four at the moment but I

doubt I’ll catch him.” The 2013 ladder looks deceptively bad for United, a team competitive with the best sides for most of the year.

“We’ve definitely got a better team than we had last year and we didn’t really lose by a lot until the second to last game of the year,” Pym said.

“I think maybe if we pick up a few more players, it’s fair to say we could make a push for finals next season.”

Individually, it was a hugely success-ful year for Pym, playing association football and then backing it up with Central Zone selection.

“I love it (rep footy), although a lot of people don’t,” he said.

“Playing zone and winning it with Andy (Michael), that was awesome.”

He had one final thing to correct after his post-win speech.

“I forgot to thank my mum and dad in my speech,” Pym laughed.

“I still live at home and they still look after me, they drove me everywhere, so they’ve been awesome.”

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ABOVE: APNA committee members (from left) Nicole Graham, Alison Baum, Dawn Buckby, Holly Cowan and Sonia Angus pictured with guest, Stephanie Puopolo.

Adelaide Plains best and fairest awardedAPNA Top 10

A1Sarah Young 21 votes HummocksSamantha Nicholls 16 votes HummocksLee Barnett 12 votes Hamley BridgeGaynor Tink 10 votes BalaklavaAlexandra Wilson 9 votes BalaklavaAlison Schahinger 9 votes Hamley BridgeEmma C Flannagan 9 votes VirginiaBonnie Nicholls 8 votes HummocksAshleigh Hornsey 8 votes Hamley BridgePaula White 8 votes Hamley Bridge

A2Tania Knott 15 votes Hamley BridgeKate Cmrlec 13 votes BalaklavaCristie Castle 12 votes Two WellsStephanie Walker 9 votes Two WellsCarissa Buckley 8 votes MallalaNadine Wehr 7 votes BalaklavaAlana Knott 7 votes Hamley BridgeAmy Martin 7 votes MallalaLisa Curnow 7 votes MallalaEmily Zanker 6 votes Hummocks

A3Kayla Arbon 16 votes BalaklavaJess Newman 15 votes Two WellsAleisha Michael 10 votes BalaklavaKendall Wanganeen 10 votes VirginiaKaitlyn Vigor 9 votes VirginiaDenika Koch 8 votes Hamley BridgeAmanda Clarke 8 votes MallalaAmanda McHugh 8 votes Two WellsMichelle Dimasi 8 votes Two WellsMerridy Nicholls 7 votes HummocksSascha Tiller 7 votes HummocksRebekah Walker 7 votes Long PlainsLisa Curnow 7 votes Mallala

A4Cheyenne Krejzik 29 votes VirginiaMadison Sayner 11 votes Two WellsEllie Reusch 10 votes BalaklavaKirsty Coles 10 votes Hamley BridgeHannah Hoepner 10 votes HummocksHayley Squires 9 votes Two WellsSonia Angus 9 votes MallalaJenny Young 8 votes HummocksKimberly Ellis 8 votes Long PlainsEvaline Aston 8 votes Mallala

A5Zoe Grant 16 votes Two WellsShauni Tiller 9 votes BalaklavaAishlea Smith 7 votes BalaklavaRebecca Desmond 7 votes VirginiaPauline Florence 6 votes BalaklavaDayna Heaft 6 votes Long PlainsDanielle Jones 6 votes MallalaRachel Williams 6 votes MallalaAlex Simon 5 votes Balaklava

17 & UnderStephanie McArdle 22 votes Long PlainsBrooke Wilson 18 votes MallalaStacey Faehrmann 14 votes BalaklavaAlex Wehr 12 votes BalaklavaTeisha Harkness 12 votes BalaklavaMadelin Rose 11 votes Hamley BridgeKameeka Scott 6 votes BalaklavaGrace Farrelly 5 votes MallalaTayla Oakley 5 votes Two Wells

15 & UnderAmy Humphrys 25 votes Hamley BridgeGeorgia McArdle 19 votes Long PlainsLilliana Mathew 18 votes MallalaTayla Williams 17 votes HummocksLaura Oakley 17 votes Two WellsKirrily White 15 votes HummocksCatelyn Harkness 11 votes Long PlainsKeisha Gregory 9 votes Long PlainsKelsey Wedding 8 votes Hamley BridgeSky Wolf 6 votes Hummocks

13 & Under ABrooke Humphrys 33 votes Two WellsHaylee Studham 18 votes HummocksJessica Davey 12 votes HummocksDebra Lambert 12 votes Hamley BridgeShakira Fuller 10 votes Hamley BridgeJacinta Cocks 9 votes MallalaMatika Hilliard-Faulkner 8 votes Long PlainsClaudia Tiller 7 votes BalaklavaGeorgia Thorne 6 votes MallalaNellie Farrelly 5 votes Mallala

13 & Under BRhea Lawless 21 votes BalaklavaTamika Gregory 16 votes Long PlainsAmber Watson 15 votes Hamley BridgeSianna Bond 13 votes BalaklavaBritt Lane 12 votes Long PlainsBrittany Berry 8 votes HummocksJesikah Coles 7 votes Hamley BridgeJessie Lee 7 votes HummocksTayla Robinson 6 votes Mallala

A4 runner up, Madison Sayner (Two Wells), with winner Cheyenne Krejzik (Virginia).

(From left) 1986 A1 winner, Deidre Daniel, with 2013 runner up Sam Nicholls, winner Sarah Young (both of Hummocks) and the Plains Producer’s Merridy Manuel.

A1 team of the year: (back, from left) Lee Barnett (HB), Bonnie Nicholls (Hum), Alexandra Wilson (B), Alison Schahinger (HB), (front) Ashleigh Hornsey (HB), Paula White (HB), Gaynor Tink (B), Sarah Young (Hum) and Sam Nicholls (Hum).

A2 runner up, Kate Cmrlec (Balaklava), with winner, Tania Knott (Hamley Bridge).

Junior winners (back from left) 15 and under winner, Amy Humphrys (Hamley Bridge), 17 and under winner, Stephanie McArdle (Long Plains), 17 and under runner up, Brooke Wilson (Mallala), 15 and under runner up, Georgia McArdle (Long Plains), (front) 13A winner, Brooke Humphrys (Two Wells), 13A runner up, Haylee Studham (Hummocks), 13B runner up, Tamika Gregory (Long Plains) and 13B winner, Rhea Lawless (Balaklava).

MICHAEL Gould (left) won the umpire’s award, presented by Greg Lowe (back) and umpire’s coach, Doug Tallboy (right).

A3 runner up, Jess Newman (Two Wells). Absent was winner, Kayla Arbon (Balaklava).

A5 winner, Zoe Grant (Two Wells).

LEFT: Junior colts runner up, Nathan Studham, and winner, Dylan Irrgang, both of Hummocks-Watchman Eagles, pictured with WWT Eagles president, Kurt Slaven, at rear.RESERVES leading goal kicker, Justin

Platt (Virginia), pictured with award sponsor, Graham Moulds.

Junior coach of the year, Sam McArdle.

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CourtsideA1 APNA second semi final review with Merridy Manuel

Results of 2nd Semi Finals matches played on Saturday

APNA RESULTS

EmbroidEry & ScrEEn Printing SPEcialiStS

A1: Hamley Bridge 47 (Lee Barnett) def Hummocks 45 (Beth Reid).A2: Balaklava 60 (Cassandra Powell) def Two Wells 39 (Stephanie Walker). A3: Two Wells 55 (Leah Clifton) def Balaklava 43 (Kayla Arbon).A4: Two Wells 47 (Tamara Eves) def Virginia 40 (Rebeka Scott-Weetra).A5: Balaklava 33 (Aishlea Smith) def Two Wells 20 (Sarah Dinham). U/17: Balaklava Home 23 (Stacey Faehrmann) def Balaklava Away 16 (Amy Langdon). U/15: Hummocks 50 (Kirrily White) def Hamley Bridge 33 (Amy Humphrys). U/13A: Two Wells 44 (Brooke Humphrys) def Mallala 14 (Nellie Farrelly).U/13B: Balaklava 34 (Sianna Bond) def Hummocks 2 (Brittany Berry).

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The closest game on Saturday was the A1 match! With scores tied at three quarter time, a tenacious hamley snuck two extra goals in the final quarter to gain first place entry into the grand final. Some bystanders, including some non-hummocks supporters, suggested that umpiring decisions in the last five minutes may have cost Hummocks the game. Fortunately or unfor-tunately, depending on which team you wanted to win, the umpire is always right.

The game consisted of much to-ing and fro-ing. Multiple, high energy turnovers created an ex-citing and dynamic game. The atmosphere was electric with loud vocal support from the crowd. Despite the heat, neither team made any changes throughout the match.

each team alternated with “run-ons”, going up a few goals only to lose that ground in the next five minutes. Hummocks did snatch an early lead, but were trampled in the second with hamley scoring 16 goals to their meagre eight. The reverse was true in the third with hummocks scoring 16 and hamley struggling on just 10. A do or die final term saw hummocks miss the boat, Hamley sneaking home 47 to 45.

hamley coach, goal defender and Saturday’s best player, Lee Barnett, thought they were prob-ably lucky to get through. However, Lee didn’t think they had played their best game. “We struggled in patches, and it was so hot. So much

for netball being a winter sport.” “I wasn’t sure we were going to win as it is always a tough game against them (hum-mocks).” Hummocks had been struggling with injury and illness last time Hamley beat them, and Lee was well aware this earlier win in round 17 hadn’t been a true victory.

As for next week’s game, Lee hopes Balak wins! “Balaklava are always a tough game and anything can happen in finals.”

hummocks were still struggling with some ill-ness going into the game.

Sarah Young had been seriously ill all week, not eating and unable to train. Sam was battling an al-lergic reaction. However, both looked tenacious on Saturday, Sarah keeping hamley’s Paula White out of the game. Beth Reid captured the um-pires’ attention at centre winning best player.

“Our defensive pres-sure was excellent,” said Sam. “We got lots of balls. There was no mo-ment to take a breath as the intensity was high throughout.” Sam is con-fident her team has what it takes to win against

Hamley should they beat Balaklava on Saturday. “We don’t need to make drastic changes. It didn’t feel like we were down by six at half time. I am not down and out about our loss and won’t dwell on it. Our focus is now on beating Balaklava this weekend.”

Hummocks may have lost the game on Sat-urday but they cleaned up Saturday night, Sa-rah Young winning the Plains Producer medal and Samantha Nicholls taking runner-up. Well done girls!

Quarter scores (HB – hWe): first 10-12, second 26-20, third 36-36, final 47-45.Prelim Predictions

Balaklava will have to bring their best game to tackle a team out to prove themselves after defeat on the weekend. Can Hum-mocks redeem them-selves? Will Balaklava create an upset? My money is on hummocks, even being a Peckers player and supporter. But I hope Balak proves me wrong!

All top seeded teams made it through to the grand final on Saturday except in A4 and U17. Two Wells beat Vir-ginia in the A4 match and Balaklava away was beaten by Balaklava home in the U17s. So this weekend, Balaklava will have their work cut out for them, playing Virginia on their home turf in A3 and A4. Likewise Two Wells and Mallala match up in both the A2 and A5 competition. See tables for complete summary of current line-up.

Please Note: No RotatioN of game times all thRough the fiNalsCoaches/Team Managers are to have score books filled in 30 minutes prior to commencement of their game in the clubrooms. Scorers must collect their folders from the clubrooms 5 minutes prior to commencement of game. Rostered clubs to supply timer & injury timer. Nominated timer must change score board during the breaks - not during the game. All officials rostered must be over 16 years of age.

STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL, NO SMOKING OR NO DOGS ALLOWED WITHIN THE COURT AREA.

GRADE TIME TEAMS SCORER SC CHECK TIMER INJURY 13B 9.30am Long Plains Long Plains Hummocks Long Plains Hummocks vs Hummocks Umpires: Nicole Darling & Lauren Winning

U15 9.30am Long Plains Long Plains H/Bridge Long Plains H/Bridge vs H/Bridge Umpires: Nicky Graham & Neralie Wearn

13A 10.45am H/Bridge H/Bridge Mallala H/Bridge Mallala vs Mallala Umpires: Aynara Lawless & Sascha Tiller U17 10.45am Mallala vs Mallala Balak Away Mallala Balak Away Balak Away Umpires: Alison Pym & Dennis Krezjik A4 12.15pm Balaklava Balaklava Virginia Balaklava Virginia vs Virginia Umpires: Kylie Taylor & Heather Curnow A2 12.15pm Mallala Mallala Two Wells Mallala Two Wells vs Two Wells Umpires: Tammy Nicholls & Adrian Marshall A5 1.45pm Virginia Virginia Two Wells Virginia Two Wells vs Two Wells Umpires: Kirsty Williams & Sally Fritz A3 1.45pm Virginia Virginia Balaklava Virginia Balaklava vs Balaklava Umpires: Nicky Graham & Leanne Clinch A1 3.15pm Balaklava vs Balaklava Hummocks Balaklava Hummocks Hummocks Umpires: Sonia Angus & Kelly Buckby

Preliminary Final at Virginia - Saturday September 14ADELAIDE PLAINS NETBALL ASSOCIATION

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Phone: 8862 0000 Fax: 8862 2080 Web: www.balco.com.au

Name: Kimberly JuvanNickname: KimDate of Birth: 22/03/1991Team: Two Wells A4Position: WDRelationship status: In a relationship with Jacob Hart Favourite netball team: I don’t really follow any other teams but my ownWho is the most damaging player (on or off field) in your club? Snowy, she’s a party animal!Who is your clubs hardest worker (on or off field) and why? Rachel, my coach - she’s the first coach I’ve had that records all the statsChildhood hero: Puppa Jim What’s your number one passion out-side netball? At the moment - finishing my TAFE course, ‘Outdoor Recreation & Tourism’Best piece of advice you’ve ever

been given: The only thing we have to fear is fear itself!If you won $20 million in the lottery, what would you do with the money? Give some to my family and travel around the world first classWhat is the grossest item in your fridge? Some mouldy bananas

ClaRifiCatioNA sentence in the submitted 15 & Under netball report, printed in last week’s edition, named Catelyn Harkness as the Long Plains goal keeper who “controlled her defensive end, stopping Mallala’s goal scoring”. The player was in fact Mary Hosking.

EMILY Wandel, Hummocks A1, receives the ball in the centre court.

HUMMOCKS centre, Beth Reid, passes into the goal circle in the A1 game.

the ball soars towards Hummocks’ mel moulds as Hamley’s amber Rogers defends.

Late run seals Hamley’s victory

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A1: Hamley Bridge v Hummocks

Hummocks scored the first goal setting the scene with quick passes and good team work. HB relied on the height of GS Amber Rogers for feeding into the ring. Hummocks defenders worked in unity making some unexpected turnovers but strong defence by HB was reciprocated. Bonnie Nicholls stood out for Hummocks. HB made a comeback at the end of the quarter with some poor passes into Hummocks’ attack and accurate passes to GS. Hum 12 – HB 10.

Hamley Bridge capital-ised on the first centre pass with an accurate shot from Sa-rah Koch. It was goal for goal before HB snuck a few goals away after technical turnovers and strong attacking play. C Beth Reid (Hum) held time mid quarter for a foot injury but it did not distract HB, with some good defensive work from Lee Barnett and Alison Schahinger. The pressure rat-tled Hummocks’ goalies. HB had some lucky umpiring calls go their way which boosted their confidence. HB took a good lead going into the third quarter 26–20.

Hamley gave away the first centre pass and Hum-mocks scored the first goals with goalies Sam Nicholls and Tegan Nottle passing well around the circle. Ash-leigh Hornsey (HB) fed well into the goalies and offering down the court. HB defenders made it hard for Hummocks around the ring and forced their GS out many times. GA Tegan Nottle (Hum) held time after jarring her knee. Hamley made a comeback after some poor passing by Hummocks. Hamley’s Paula White played a solid quarter. HB defenders kept Hummocks’ GA score-less in the third but she made space for GS Sam Nicholls who shot 16 to even the score.

The last quarter saw both teams come out firing with even matchups down the court. It was virtually goal for goal with Sarah Koch (HB) shooting accurately from various ranges. Sarah Young (Hum) defended well down the court and was pivotal in attack. HB turned over some crucial balls. Both teams were determined but a late run by HB and some other contro-versial decisions were game changing and proved costly for Hummocks. Final scores:

HB 47 – Hum 45.A fantastic game of netball

to watch – full of passion, skill and desire.

A2: Balaklava v Two Wells

Two Wells started well, turning over the first centre pass and taking advantage of all rebounds. TW scored four goals before Balaklava settled and sunk their first. Strong rebounding by GD Jessica Walker-Smith helped Two Wells score off all oppor-tunities. Balak came back late in the quarter ending in a three goal lead for TW going into the first break. TW 11 – Bal 8.

Balak made some chang-es. Strong defensive pressure from both teams kept the game close. Strong and smart feeding into the ring from Carly Friedrichs and C Kate Cmrlec (Bal). Accurate shoot-ing from Balak shooters, Cass Powell and Stacey Mugge, saw Balak with a seven goal turn around. This saw them up by four at half time. TW 22 – Bal 26.

Balak started the quarter strongly as both shooters opened up the game with accurate shooting. TW had plenty of the ball but were find-ing it difficult to score. Bal GD Tenayah Renshaw positioned herself well, intercepting and rebounding.TW 31 – Bal 41.

A brilliant turnover from the first centre pass by GK Nadine Wehr set the quarter dominance for Balak. Accu-rate shooting by Balak held the lead and secured a spot in the grand final. Final scores: TW 39 – Bal 60.

TW started off well but couldn’t run out the game. Balaklava’s fitness, speed and passes helped them win comfortably.

A3: Two Wells v Balaklava

the first quarter was tight. Two Wells capitalised on their opportunities by scoring and getting an early lead. Aleisha Michael (Bal) took some beautiful intercepts working hard in defence – this gave Balak some drive to close the gap before quarter time. Bal 11 – TW 13.

It was goal for goal, both teams shooting beautifully, Kayla Arbon (Bal) with 100 per cent accuracy. It was tight throughout the entire quarter resulting in a few held balls. TW dug deep in the last part

of the quarter to increase their lead by one. Bal 23 – TW 26.

Both teams called for a time out during the first few minutes of the third, making some changes. Both were hungry for the lead and had found some new energy making it an exciting game to watch. TW broke away mid way through, getting a slight run on with some good passages of play. Stacey Gameau (TW) getting some great intercepts. Bal 34 – TW 41.

TW increased their lead, working the ball patently down the court. Balak worked hard but couldn’t seem to stop TW’s run on. TW GS Jess Newman presented and shot well. TW 55 – Bal 43.

A very tight game. TW came away in the last half but the contest was great to watch.

A4: Virginia vs Two Wells

The first quarter was contested strongly by both teams. TW scored the first goal. There was pressure from both Virginia and Two Wells all the way down the court. TW 11 – Vir 10.

The pressure from both teams continued. A couple of simple errors cost Virginia some goals. Goalies, Re-bekka Scott-Weetra and Jes-sica Barons (Vir) and Wendy Salter and Hayley Squires (TW) all shot accurately. TW 24 – Vir 21.

TW let the pressure off slightly and Virginia scored a couple of easy goals to put the game level again. TW managed to peg back their lead during the remainder

of the quarter, however Vir-ginia’s defence was strong. TW 36 – Vir 33.

The last quarter began evenly. Two Wells capitalised on some of Virginia’s mis-takes. Although the Virginia defence was strong and held TW goalies, TW ran out victors by seven goals.TW 47 – Vir 40.

The game was a con-tinual pressure-fuelled battle that was well fought by both teams.

A5: Balaklava v Two Wells

A strong start from Balak with 10 unanswered goals. TW Zoe Grant strong in defence. Intense pressure down the court from Balak. GS Shaunie Tiller (Bal) hardly missed. Bal 11 – TW 5.

Renee Cameron (TW) came on in centre and TW’s spirit was boosted. Many intercepts though the centre from both teams. Fantas-tic competition between C Pauline Florence (Bal) and Renee Cameron C for TW. Bal 18 – TW 15.

A tight start between both teams, goal for goal. Great teamwork shown by Balak. Both teams seem to be feeling the heat. Both GK’s, Chloe Brohan (TW) and Clare Elsworthy (Bal) were a force to be reckoned with. Bal 25 – TW 18.

A low scoring first half of the last quarter with TW not scoring until the eighth minute. Plenty of one-on-one aggression. Pauline Florence (Bal) once again thriving in the midcourt. TW tried hard but Balak lengthening the lead. Final score: Bal 33 – TW 20.

17&U: Balaklava Away v Balaklava

The first quarter started off with some messy passes down both ends of the court. There were plenty of goal attempts but the ball didn’t always sink in. A low scoring quarter saw Balak Away lead 5–1 at the quarter break. Bal Away 5 – Bal 1.

Amy Langdon (Bal) came on with a mission to fight hard for the ball and she put in a great effort. Balak Home team found their feet and were shooting well. Carly Williams and Alex Wehr (Bal Home) worked well in the ring togeth-er. Stacey Faehrmann’s long arms were effective in the goal ring reading rebounds. Balak Home found their groove and entered the break 10–7.

Balak Away played well

together. Much smoother and consistent play and passes. Lexie Tiller delivered the ball superbly into the goal ring. Balak Home scored a few good goals in the last few min-utes. Bal Away 13 – Bal 15.

Stacey Faehrmann played consistently well, ap-plying great pressure in the goal ring. Balak Away seemed to be getting frazzled. Balak Away couldn’t chase down Balak Home’s lead. Finals scores: Bal Away 16 – Bal 23.

15&U: Hummocks v Hamley Bridge

Hummocks came out strong, Hamley’s passing needed improving. Hamley WA Sheyenn Smith and GA Tayla Williams (Hum) played well. Hummocks’ attack was strong. HB starting to settle into the game. Hum 11 – HB 10.

Hummocks came out firing. HB struggled with Hummocks’ attack. HB GA Kelsey Wedding played well. Hum GK Katrina Price performed well. HB GD Amy Humphrys worked hard. Hum 27 – HB 18.

Hamley’s passing im-proved and they looked like they wanted the win. Hummocks was a strong force in this quarter. Hum WA Amelia Cicollela and GA Tayla William’s worked well together. HB GK Celeste Bid-dle and GD Amy Humphrys kept up the pressure. Hum 39 – HB 24.

Hummocks scored the first goal in the fourth. HB defence put the pressure on. HB fought hard in this quarter. Both teams played hard. HB C Carly Durdin worked hard to get the ball down the court. Best quarter from both teams. Final scores: Hum 50 – HB 33.

Hummocks proved too strong for HB but the Hamley girls gave it their best shot. Hum GA was an integral part of the game.

13&U(A): Two Wells v Mallala

Play was fairly even early in the quarter. The centre court was well contested by both teams. TW shoot-ers, Jade Stankevicius and Caitlin Musolino, were very

accurate. TW also had a strong defence with Brooke Humphrys reading the play well. TW 14 – Mal 4.

Mallala started the sec-ond well with great defence, making it difficult for TW to penetrate the goal ring. TW settled and dominated the rest of the quarter moving the ball well down the court. Both teams changed shoot-ers, Emma Charleson (Mal) and Claudia Devlin (TW), who both shot well. TW 23 – Mal 8.

TW continued their domi-nance, GD Brooke Humphrys and GK Alicia Duthie re-bounding well. Georgia Furst (Mal) moved into GK provid-ing some height and took several intercepts. Mallala moved well down the court in the goal ring but the height and experience of TW de-fenders troubled Mallala. TW 30 – Mal 10.

Mallala tried hard in the final quarter, picking up many loose balls but converting to goals proved difficult. TW were strong all over the court. Final scores: TW 44 – Mal 14.

13&U(B): Balaklava v Hummocks

Balaklava started the game well with the opening few goals, applying a lot of pressure on Hummocks. Balak took a healthy lead through accurate shooting. Bal 11 – Hum 1.

Hummocks appl ied more pressure on Balak, but Balak still stretched the lead. Brittany Berry worked hard for Hummocks. Balak maintained their lead. Bal 17 – Hum 2.

Both teams made chang-es. Hummocks’ passing letting them down, but were still applying pressure. Balak kept their lead, keeping Hummocks scoreless for the quarter. Bal 23 – Hum 2.

Balak ran out the game well but Hummocks never gave up. Sienna Bond and Rhea Lawless stood out for Balak and Brittany Berry for Hum. Balak was too good on the day and deservedly made the grand final. Final scores: Bal 34 – Hum 2.

Great spirit displayed by all.

GolfBaLakLava

Last Saturday’s sponsor-free Stableford round attracted a sub-dued gathering of beings, the snap-piest of whom was Andrew Manuel who won the day.

Out from the A Grade gaggle staggered “Wild Bill” Lokan with 36 points, ahead of “Rampaging Ron” Carney (34) and that “Laughing Cavalier”, young Callum Michael (33). M. Hameister recorded 31 points, D. Taylor 25 and M. Loy DNF.

John Curnow windrowed the C Grade with his 39 points, leaving Geoff McKenzie (38) in second spot and the ever-wary Wayne Nagle (29) in third. Also in the running were W. Goudie (28), M. Smith (28), G. Leo (28), visitor Colin Doudle (28), visi-tor Paul Daniel (24), R. Hahn (22) and D. Rodgers, a sore-footed DNF.

Andrew Manuel (39) creamed the C Graders, while Les Pearson (29) used a count-back to push back a determined Dean Trickett (although his score really looks just like a 27 Dave). Far from dare to argue with “The Book”, let me simply record that George Dahlitz recorded a score of 29, A. Henstridge 25, D. Addison 24 and visitor Dave Rice a DNF.

Ron Carney scored the day’s sole Birdie on the 8th, while Bill Goudie held a NTP on the 3rd, Merv Hameister at the 8th, Geoff Leo the 10th and Bill Lokan for his second searing smash into the 17th. Golfer of the Winter points went to Andrew Manuel (6), John Curnow (5), Ron

Carney (4), Callum Michael (3), Geoff McKenzie (2) and anyone else, one each. This weekend we’ll meet again for another sponsor-free Stableford, with the added incentive of yet another Split Sixes round. Malcolm Liptrot is supposedly start-ing the show in the captain’s office before Graham “Emu” Ackland gets down to doling out the old diuretics at the 19th.

BaLakLava MID WEEk

Last Wednesday saw 12 golf-ing legends front for the standard Stableford and were awarded for their collective, inspired mediocrity as follows: 1st Dean Trickett (45 points), 2nd Bill Goudie (41), 3rd Austin Henstridge (36) then came G. Sonntag (36), R. Campbell (35), B. Stewart (34), R. Phillips (31), D. Goudie (31), J. Curnow (31) P. Thompson (30), D. Taylor (30) and Joan Anderson (28).

Dean Trickett also won the put-ting comp. with just 27 such smites, leaving Rick Campbell (30) to take 2nd spot. Big Dean also achieved the day’s two Birdies, on the 3rd and 6th, claiming a NTP on the 3rd into the bargain. NTPs were also held by Peter Thompson on the 8th and Bill Goudie on the 10th.

HaMLEY BRIDGELast Thursday’s Stableford at-

tracted 27 players with Ian Ferguson, winning another day with 41. RU was Ed Manning with 40 while taking third was Wim Van Belt 39 on a CB from Roland Pawlak 39.

Others to make the better half

were Kieth Kluske 38, George Dahl-itz 37, Roger Hahn, Colin Doudle 36, Bob Charman 35, Wally Jackson, Warren Isgar, Cliff Applebee, Max Grasby 34.

NTPs: George Dahlitz 9th, Den-nis Hawke 4th, Wim Van Pelt 14th. Birdies: Kieth Kluske 17th, Anton Noack 9th, Wim Van Pelt 14th, George Dahlitz 9th, Dennis Hawke 4th &17th, Roger Hahn 9th. Last Saturday’s results will be reported next week.

RIvERtonResults from Saturday Septem-

ber 7, Stroke.A GRADE: R Brandsma 78/66,

M Day 74/69, D Hannaford 78/69. B GRADE: A Leaver 87/67, A Hartwell 83/68, R Thomas 87/70. C GRADE: S Goode 84/60, B Reaney 93/69, B Murray 100/71.

NTP 3 & 12: L Russ. NTP 5 & 14: M Day. NTP 9/18 in 3: R Brandsma.

Next week: Stableford.

tWo WELLs LaDIEsSeptember 3 saw Jen Rowe win

the third round of the Stableford Trophy and the fourth round of the Aileen Oliver Medley with 30 points. RU was Julie Holland with 27. Julie also won the Long Drive on 16 and NTP on 15.

vEtERansAdelaide Plains and

Barossa Veteran Golfers at Penfield

Penfield Golf Club hosted 46 players from 14 clubs in a Sta-bleford competition on Monday

September 9.Overall winner and winner of B

Grade was Peter Jones (Penfield) who used his local knowledge in garnering 40 points. Second in B Grade was B Kilmier (Gawler) with 36 from T Lind (Penfield) on 34.

C Grade was won by Leon Zbier-ski (Penfield) with 40 points, from D Forrest (Tanunda Pines) with 35, with third place going to T Bateman (Kapunda) also with 35.

A Grade winner was Dean Butler (Kapunda) with 37 points from C Decelis (Gawler) on 34 and R Elliot of Highercombe with 33.

Thanks to Penfield members R Twitchen and G Dawson for sponsor-ing the main prizes and Penfield Golf Club for donating prizes for Nearest The Pin, with M Hameister (A grade) and B Stewart (B grade) both from Balaklava winning the NTP prizes.

Ball winners in A Grade: J Strat-man (Blackwood) 33, R Volraat and S Porter from Gawler (32), L Grafton (Two Wells) 31, and G Jones (Kapunda) and G Payne (Two Wells) with 30.

B Grade ball winners: G Dawson (Penfield) and B Lee (Kapunda) with 32, H Jeske (Gawler), B Stewart (Balaklava), E Manning (Hamley Bridge) and R Twitchen (Penfield) all with 31.

C Grade ball winners: C Sims (Barossa Valley) 32, N Sutton (Pen-field) 31, B Sims (Tanunda Pines) 27, and B Hughes (Penfield) and P Sullivan (Owen) both with 26.

The next game for the Adelaide Plains and Barossa Vets is at Barossa Valley Course on October 14 – 9am start.

Two Positions Vacant

RECORDS OFFICER & UmpIRES SECREtaRy

The above positions are available for seasons 2014, 2015. For approximately 5-6 hours per work. Access to fax machine, email and post is required. Honorarium paid. Further enquiries please contact Sonia Angus (Association Secretary). Phone: 0419 824 554 or email: sonia.angus@hotmail.com. Applications close Friday September 27 at 5pm

KOBY Paxton, Two Wells and Kayla Arbon, Balaklava jump for the rebound in A3.

GEORGIA Furst, Mallala 13 & Under A.

HAMLEY’S Amy Humphrys intercepts Hummocks’ Mikaela Lane-Watson in 15 & Under.

LOCAL Livingv

5 YEARS AGOSeptember 2008

20 YEARS AGOSeptember 1993

• PINERY farmer, Clinton Tiller, was awarded the Peter Olsen Fellowship at the agricultural Bureau of SA conference at the National Wine Centre in Ad-elaide.

10 YEARS AGOSeptember 2003

• VIRGINIA Football Club’s Matthew Young took out the 2008 Plains Producer Medal, while Long Plains netballer, Kate Baker, was awarded A1 Best and Fairest.

COMMUNITY

&Diary

• PAULA Dutschke, of Brinkworth, was crowned Miss SA Country Showgirl at the presentation dinner during Show week.

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• Sep 13: Balaklava Senior Citizens card afternoon.

• Sep 24: Mothers Group, Balaklava Uniting Church.

• Oct 4-6: Riverton & District High School Centenary Celebrations.

• Oct 9: Long Plains Red Cross lunch-eon.

• Oct 13: Meals on Wheels volunteers lunch, Royal Hotel.

• Oct 19: Balaklava Golf Club Auction Night.

• Oct 26: Balaklava Courthouse 100th celebrations.

• Nov 12: Owen Primary School 130th celebrations.

• Nov 16: Balaklava Christmas Fair.

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Ken PackerGood News They are likely to conquer

who believe they can‘ ’monthly CHURCH TIMES

SEPTEMBER 15A.O.G./A.C.C.Balaklava ................. 10.00amAnGliCAnBalaklava ................... 9.00amHamley Bridge .........11.00amTwo Wells................ 10.00amCATHOliC CHURCH Balaklava ................ 10.30amPt Wakefield ... Liturgy 9.00amTwo Wells.................. 8.30amVirginia ................... 10.00amCHURCH OF CHRiST Balaklava ................. 10.00amCOmmUniTy CHURCH Pinery ..................... 10.00amliGHTHOUSE Balaklava ................. 10.00amlUTHERAn Auburn ..................... 9.00amBalaklava .................. 11.00amUniTinGMallala ...................... 9.00amTwo Wells.................10.30amOwen Comm ............ 11.00amHamley Bridge ............9.15amWindsor ......................9.00amBalaklava .....................9.30am Pt Wakefield ............. 10.30amNantawarra ...........with LochielLochiel ...................... 10.00amTarlee ..........................9.15am

SEPTEMBER 22A.O.G./A.C.C.Balaklava ................. 10.00amAnGliCAnBalaklava ................... 9.00amGoyder.....................11.00amTwo Wells................ 10.00amCATHOliC CHURCH Balaklava ................. 10.30amPt Wakefield ......Mass 9.00amTwo Wells.................. 8.30amVirginia ................... 10.00amCHURCH OF CHRiST Balaklava ................. 10.00amCOmmUniTy CHURCH Pinery ..................... 10.00amliGHTHOUSE Balaklava ................. 10.00amlUTHERAn Balaklava ..................10.00amUniTinGMallala ...................... 9.00amTwo Wells.................10.30amOwen Comm .............9.30amHamley Bridge ......... 11.00amWindsor .................... 9.00amBalaklava .....................9.30am Pt Wakefield ............. 10.30amNantawarra .................6.00pmLochiel .........Comb. NantwarraTarlee ......................... 9.15am

n The Church notices are supplied by local churches and will continue to be repeated weekly as a service directory. Churches should advise us of any changes by emailing lisa@plainsproducer.com.au

o FILL the grid so every row and every 3 x 3 square contains the digits 1 to 9.

Last week’s solution

Puzzle 25 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.48)

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Puzzle 26 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.53)

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Puzzle 27 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.37)

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Puzzle 28 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.51)

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Puzzle 29 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.68)

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Puzzle 30 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.51)

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Puzzle 31 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.53)

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Puzzle 32 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.38)

4 7 8 5 2 6 3 1 95 3 1 8 7 9 4 6 22 6 9 3 4 1 5 8 78 9 3 6 5 2 1 7 46 1 5 7 9 4 8 2 37 2 4 1 8 3 6 9 53 8 7 2 6 5 9 4 11 4 6 9 3 7 2 5 89 5 2 4 1 8 7 3 6

Puzzle 33 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.50)

1 3 5 9 8 7 4 2 62 8 9 6 5 4 3 7 17 6 4 1 3 2 8 9 55 9 6 3 2 1 7 4 88 4 2 5 7 9 1 6 33 1 7 4 6 8 9 5 24 5 8 2 9 3 6 1 79 2 3 7 1 6 5 8 46 7 1 8 4 5 2 3 9

Puzzle 34 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.42)

9 4 3 6 1 8 2 7 51 6 7 5 2 9 4 8 38 2 5 3 4 7 1 6 94 3 6 8 5 2 7 9 17 5 8 4 9 1 6 3 22 9 1 7 3 6 8 5 43 8 9 2 6 4 5 1 75 7 4 1 8 3 9 2 66 1 2 9 7 5 3 4 8

Puzzle 35 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.42)

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Puzzle 36 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.45)

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Banjo Paterson - man of many talentsSome of ‘Banjo’ Paterson’s most

notable works include ‘Waltzing matilda’, ‘The man from Snowy River’ and ‘Clancy of the overflow.’

Andrew Barton ‘Banjo’ Paterson oBe was born at ‘Narrambla,’ near orange, NSW, on February 17 1864, the eldest son of Scottish immigrant Andrew Bogle Paterson & Rose Isa-bella (nee Barton). Rose was related to edmund Barton who, in 1901, be-came Australia’s first Prime minister. The Patersons were farming folk, first in the monaro area and then near Yass, close to the main Cobb & Co coach and droving route between melbourne and Sydney. His early education came from a governess then he attended the bush school at Binalong. 1874 saw Paterson at-tending Sydney Grammar School. He matriculated at the age of 16 and

began work as an articled clerk for a law firm which led to his qualification as a solicitor on August 28, 1886.

In 1885 The Bulletin in Sydney began publishing Paterson’s po-etry under the pseudonym of “The Banjo”, the name of a favourite horse. In 1889 he published a pamphlet, “Australia for the Austral-ians,” spelling out his contempt for cheap labour and his admiration of hard work and the nationalist spirit. In 1890, as “The Banjo,” he wrote “The man from Snowy River,” which

caught the heart of the nation and in 1895 published a collection of his works under that name. That book is the most sold collection of Australian bush poetry and is still being printed today. Paterson went on to become a journalist, lawyer, jockey, soldier and farmer.

He became a renowned war cor-respondent during the second Boer War (1899-1902) and the Boxer Rebellion, writing for Australian and British newspapers.

Returning to Sydney after the Boer War, Paterson married Alice emily Walker of Tenterfield Station in 1903, and they had two children.

During World War I, Paterson became an ambulance driver with the Australian Voluntary Hospital, Wimereux, France, returning to Australia in 1915 before travelling

on three voyages with horses to Africa, China and egypt. He was discharged from the Army in 1919 with the rank of major.

He continued to publish col-lections of verse, short stories and essays while also working as a news-paper journalist.

Andrew Barton “Banjo” Paterson died of a heart attack in Sydney on February 5, 1941, aged 76.

HeritageHighlights

by Norma Schopp

IN recent weeks, I’ve spent some time reliving tunes from years gone by, a particularly long time ago for a few of them.

While not afforded the same acclaim as other huge bands of the 1960s, Simon and Garfunkel, featuring composer Paul Simon and vocalist, Art Garfunkel, were huge influ-ences is musical history.

This was evidenced by the duo’s reuniting concert in 1981, which drew 500,000 to the gig held in Central Park, New York city.

A number of sources sug-gest this is the seventh highest concert attendance ever.

The pair also toured last year, with the concert held at the Adelaide entertainment Centre selling out at an as-tounding $700 per ticket.

Paul Simon was never gifted the same amazing vocal quali-ties as Garfunkel.

Simon was certainly a great singer but his composition will always remain one of the

greatest of all time.Garfunkel’s uniquely raspy,

albeit soothing voice, was the perfect foil for Simon’s music, who wrote to suit his vocally superior partner.

Their breakthrough hit was “Sound of Silence”, which end-ed up being the title track of the “Sounds of Silence” album. “mrs Robinson”, “Scarborough Fair”, “Homeward Bound” and “Bridge over Troubled Water” were other massive hits for Simon and Garfunkel, over a career that spanned three decades, despite several break-ups along the way.

A classic video I also came across a few days ago is a clip from a 1994 eagles special called “Hell Freezes over”.

The album was a live re-cording, featuring a stunning performance of the band’s sig-nature song “Hotel California”.

This particular version had the unusual arrangement featuring eight guitars.

The musical writing talents of the eagles is often forgotten

when you consider just how complex the “Hell Freezes over” version is.

The sound is so very differ-ent to the album recording and to be honest, I prefer it to the original. As to the actual meaning of the song, given the cryptic nature of the lyr-ics, there are a number of interpretations although the band has generally stated it refers to over-indulgence in Los Angeles, California.

I think it is one of those songs you will never quite understand, even the band members themselves, which is fine with me, as I don’t feel the need to know exactly what “Hotel California” is about.

much in the same vein Don mcLean’s “American Pie”, the song tells a story, no one but the artist really knows for sure exactly what they meant when they wrote it. I’d even go as far to say that sometimes, even they don’t know.

What the heck was “The Hamster Dance” about?

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SEPTEMBER 29A.O.G./A.C.C.Balaklava ................. 10.00amAnGliCAnAuburn ................... 10.30amBalaklava ................... 7.00pmTwo Wells................ 10.00amCATHOliC CHURCH Balaklava ................ 10.30amPt Wakefield ... Liturgy 9.00amTwo Wells.................. 8.30amVirginia ................... 10.00amCHURCH OF CHRiST Balaklava ................. 10.00amCOmmUniTy CHURCH Pinery ..................... 10.00amliGHTHOUSE Balaklava ................. 10.00amlUTHERAn Auburn ..................... 9.00amBalaklava ................... 9.00amKapunda ....................7.00pmUniTinGMallala ...................... 9.00amTwo Wells.................10.30amOwen Comm ............ 11.00amHamley Bridge ............9.15amWindsor ......................9.00amBalaklava .....................9.30am Pt Wakefield, Nantawarra, Lochiel ......................10.00amComb. service at Pt Wakefield

Tarlee ......................... 9.15am

L a n g e a u t o C R o S S W o R D

•Mechanical repairs • Spare parts•Service and tune-ups

After Hours Towing: 0427 807 914Lange AutoPhone: 8520 2200

Is your car due for a servIce?

A.B. ‘Banjo’ Paterson

FoR REntBALAKLAVA 11 Walsh

Street. $180 p/week. No pets. Phone Jeff Karklins 0427 860 223.

HAMLEY Bridge - Single bedroom unit with lounge, kitchen, laundry, garage, S/S air conditioner. Rent $90 per week. Equity scheme available. Bond and references required. Close to facilities. Seniors only. No dogs. Phone 8528 2229 or Mobile 0429 954 221.

MALLALA Two large bed-room solid brick home, air conditioning. One minute from shops and school. Ready early October. Ref-erences needed. Contact 0421 278 185.

PORT WAKEFIELD Three bedrooms; air con; carport; shed; close to all facili-ties; $250 pw; References required. Phone: 0428 890 107.

FoR sALECAMERA lens, Nikon AF-S

DX, 18-200mm VRII, great condition, comes with UV fi lter and circular polariser fi lter, $500 o.n.o. Phone 0431 681 524.

CHUBB B-Class 4 draw security filing cabinets, good for valuables, pistols, ammo ect... Adelaide price $1,500 my price from $350. 2 door steel cabinets and fi le cabinets. Not many left, also sliding door cabinets only 4 left. Phone 8862 1769 or 0409 693 626.

FLASH - Sony HVL-F42AM. In great condition, $130. Phone 0431 681 524.

IPHONE 5 and 4S. Connect now, Telstra Plans avail-able. Balaklava Electronics 8862 1552.

UnDER $100AMEDA - purely yours breast

pump, adjustable suction and speed, double instruct/box, cost $300, sell $30. Phone 0432 699 389.

AIROFIT strider with calorie counter and speed, good condition, $30. Phone 0431 681 524.

FISHER & Price red plastic swing, 6 months, 2 years, Balaklava, $5. Phone 0432 699 389.

JOLLY jumper, hang on ceiling hook or door frame, babies from 3 months. Balaklava $5. Phone 0432 699 389.

LAMAZE - babies turtle play gym with vibrating mat and carry bag, Birth +, as new, $10. Phone 0432 699 389.

NIKON 50mm f/1.8 lens. Near new condition $80. Phone 0431 681 524.

SONY fi lter kit, 55mm, 23 pieces, colour, close-up, softone etc. Good condi-tion, $20. Phone: 0431 681 524.

WAHU body board, blue, red & white stripes, 102cm long x 53cm wide, new, in packaging, Balaklava $10. Phone 0432 699 389.

FiREWooDFIREWOOD for sale. Cut

weighed and delivered. Kin-dling available. Phone (m) 0407 896 159 Snowtown.

FIREWOOD - Quality split red gum, $330 p/tonne. All loads weighed, free delivery Owen and sur-rounding areas, 1/2 tonne loads available. Conditions apply. Phone 0412 887 040.

PRoFEssionALPHYSIO Prime - Balaklava,

Two Wells and Mallala. (W) physioprime.com.au (F) facebook/physioprime (P) 8862 2200 or Darren on 0419 842 228 for an appointment.

DEAtHROBERTSON Philip Murray

(Robbo) - Passed away on August 31,

2013.Aged 48 years.Very loving partner of Kylie

Dee.Cherished father (goob) of

David, William and Jake.Devoted son of Ian, Betty

(deceased) and Lu (Luda).Loved brother of Kaetlyn

and Andre, David, Steven and Melanie, Peter and Michelle, and Michael.

Uncle, great-uncle, in-law, friend, mentor and colleague to many.

ROBERTSON Philip Murray (Robbo).

The funeral service for the late Mr Philip Murray Robbo Robertson will be conducted at 2.00pm on Monday September 16, 2013 at the Joint Proof Experimental Establish-ment, Proof Range Road, Port Wakefi eld.

In lieu of fl owers, a donation can be made in memory of Robbo to either Epilepsy Association of SA and NT Inc., PO Box 12, Woodville SA 5011, or to Care Flight Australia, GPO Box 9877, Adelaide SA 5000

In the Care ofWHITE LADY FUNERALS

Hillcrest 8266 7100Australian Owned

DEAtHR O B E R T S O N P h i l i p

(Robbo). Also know as Goob by his boys, you were taken far too soon and you were still needed here in our lives. You will be beyond missed by us all, but especially your boys David (20), William (14) and Jake (13). You were an amazing dad and friend to many. Our lives went different ways but we came together in all things for our children. I will miss you and am forever changed for knowing you. Much loved by us all. Jodie and your boys xox.

ROBBO - Wonderful Son-In-Law to us. Great role model to our younger three chil-dren Ashley, Michael and Sarah. You lit up our lives and the time we spent with you over the years gave us exceeding joy. You are extremely loved and will be sadly missed by all of us. We love you Robbo. Darrell and Fran xxx

ROBERTSON - Phil (Robbo). Dearly loved son-in-law of Fran & Darrell / brother-in-law of Sandra & Peter, Michelle & Bart, Brian & Debbie, Emily & Ihaka, Ashley & Kerry, Michael & Brooke and Sarah / treasured uncle to so many Nieces and Nephews. We are all so grateful you have been part of our lives. Someone as special as you will never be forgotten, you will remain in our hearts forever.

ROBBO - Our Brother-In-Law. Proud Dad to three great boys David, William and Jake. Awesome Uncle to Luke, Bailey, Annabelle, Isaac, Cooper and Grace. We thank God that you were a part of our lives. You brought so much fun to our family and have left us with so many good memories that we can never forget. You were always the joker, trivial pursuit master and ‘Sunday Mail Quiz Cham-pion’ for 2001, 2002 and 2003. :) Thank you for sharing your life with us. We love you and already miss you. Ihaka, Emily and family.

DEAtHROBERTSON - Philip. The

Staff at Victoria Road Medi-cal Clinic wish to pass on their condolences to Kylie on the sudden passing of Phil. Our thoughts are with you in this diffi cult time.

EngAgEmEntGUTHBERG - DELLAMALVA.

Diane & Peter and Angela & Michael are thrilled to announce the engagement of Brook and Matt in Mexico on August 3 with love from both families.

PUBLiC notiCECASH for cans & bottles,

Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace, Owen. Wednesday 10am - 5pm; Saturday 10am - 1pm or by appointment. Phone 0428 890 107.

PUBLiC notiCEBINGO - Sunday September

15, 2pm Owen Hotel din-ing room. $4 p/book for 10 games, $20 for 6 books. Sausage sizzle at 12.30, everyone including kids welcome. Owen Arms Hotel Social Club.

COFFEE Morning. Lutheran Church Hall. Short Terrace, Balaklava. 10am on Sep-tember 17, 2013. Welcome to all men & women for fellowship.

WAntED to BUYHORSES unwanted, top

prices, cash, any types, Ph 8524 3640 or 0414 546 217.

VALIANTS wanted AP5 to CL sedans, wagon, utes, parts, anything considered. Ph Joe 0439 339 634.

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ClassifiedsPHONE: 8862 1977 EMAIL: sales@plainsproducer.com.au FAX: 8862 1997 DEADLINE: 5pm Monday

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DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT

Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993.

Notice is hereby given tha t an app l i ca t i on comprising a CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for a development assessment.Details of the application are as follows:-

DEVELOPMENT NO: 373/123/13

APPLICANT: P & M Quality Smallgoods Pty Ltd

APPLICANT’S ADDRESS: PO Box 549, Sydney Markets NSW 2129

N A T U R E O F T H E D E V E L O P M E N T : Extension to existing a b a t t o i r i n c l u d i n g a n e x t e n s i o n o f existing boning room, refurbishment of existing dining area, new ablutions b lock , ex tens ion to livestock holding yards, relocation of existing security hut, extension to existing car parking, hard stand area, fire water tanks and associated landscaping and fencing.

SUBJECT LAND: Lots 9 & 10 Hundred of Goyder

CERTIFICATE OF TITLE: Volume: 5889 Folio: 930Volume: 6059 Folio: 524

The application may be examined at the Office of the Council located at Scotland Place, Balaklava during normal business hours (an appointment is recommended) and any person or body a f f e c t ed may make relevant representations in writing concerning this application to reach the Building Development Of f icer a t Box 167, Balaklava SA 5461, not later than 5pm Tuesday September 24, 2013.

Each person making a submission should i n d i c a t e w h e t h e r that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another party before the Panel i n suppo r t o f t ha t submission.

Please note that, pursuant to Section 38(8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response.

Chris ParishCommunity & Development Services ManagerE: cparish@wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au

DATE: Sept 11, 2013

THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY

PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE

DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT

Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993.

Notice is hereby given tha t an app l i ca t i on comprising a CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for a development assessment.Details of the application are as follows:-

DEVELOPMENT NO: 373/086/13

APPLICANT: Owen Bowling Club

APPLICANT’S ADDRESS: PO Box 5, Owen SA 5460

NATURE OF THE DEVELOPMENT: Installation of four (4) 12m high light towers

SUBJECT LAND: Lots 90 & 95 Second Street, Owen

CERTIFICATE OF TITLE: Volume: 5589 Folio: 103

The application may be examined at the Office of the Council located at Scotland Place, Balaklava during normal business hours (an appointment is recommended) and any person or body a f f e c t ed may make relevant representations in writing concerning this application to reach the Building Development Of f icer a t Box 167, Balaklava SA 5461, not later than 5pm Tuesday September 24, 2013.

Each person making a submission should i n d i c a t e w h e t h e r that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another party before the Panel i n suppo r t o f t ha t submission.

Please note that, pursuant to Section 38(8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response.

Chris ParishCommunity & Development Services ManagerE: cparish@wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au

DATE: Sept 11, 2013

THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY

PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE

Any queries contact Balaklava High School front o� ce on 8862 0600 - All Welcome

BALAKLAVA HIGH presents…

The BHS

✓ Whole School Public Speaking Event✓ Musical Performances✓ Drama Performances✓ Visual Arts Display✓ CO2 Dragster Display

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 187pm at Balaklava Town Hall

Cost: $5 Adults & High School Students$3 Under 12, includes light Supper

SHOWCASE

BALAKLAVA FOOTBALL CLUB

AGMTUESDAY

OCTOBER 17.30pm at

Balaklava Sports Club

OWEN SWIMMING POOL

AGMWednesday September 188pm at Owen Town Hall Meeting Room

• New members welcome!• Support your local pool !• Discussions will be held with regard to the future direction of the pool.

For more info contact: Andrew Parker 0407 619 070

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LET US TAKE YOU

FOR A RIDE

ROSEWORTHY RAILWAY CLUB INC

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15

✓ Drinks ✓ Ice Cream ✓ Cooked BBQ

✓ Trains running from 12pm to 4.30pm

Covered footwear must be worn on train

BIRTHDAY PARTY & SPECIAL EVENTS ARE WELCOME, CONTACT BOB 8264 0449 ANYTIME

Roseworthy Campus Mudla Wirra Rd (Wasleys Rd)

BALAKLAVA GOLF CLUB

AGMTUES OCT 17.30pm at the club

LADIESAGM

THUR SEP 26• 9 holes 10am followed

by AGM 12noon• Pooled lunch @ the club

Coming EvEnts

FLOATS REQUIRED

BALAKLAVA LIONS CLUB

Contact Karla 8862 1737 or Peter 8862 1063

For Friday December 20

Preliminary Notice Christmas Pageant

Invitation to attend the NRM Board meetingMembers of the community are invited

to attend the next meeting of the Northern

and Yorke Natural Resources Management

Board on:

Monday 23 September 2013

1.00 pm Board meeting

at the Northern Areas Council Chambers,

Ayr Street, Jamestown

For more information, please contact

the Board on 8821 2275 or

DEWNR.NYNRMBoard@sa.gov.au

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Balaklava Football ClubInvites applications for an

A GRADE COACH

Applications to be emailed in Word format to:balaklavafc@sanfl cfl .com.au by

September 27, 2013

• Successful family orientated club with excellent facilities

• For further details contact BFC secretary on 0418 106 645

PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATOR

Balco Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled administrator to join the procurement team to provide harvest support and then maternity leave. This will be an 18 month contract October 2013 – March 2015, either full ti me or via job share.

The successful person(s) will need to possess the following:• Good organizational skills and ability to

multi -task• High level administrati ve skills including

computer experience (especially Excel)• Excellent communication skills with

colleagues and growers• Team oriented approach• Reliable and effi cient

Applicati ons can be made to: Pat Guerin PO Box 343 Balaklava, SA 5461 pguerin@balco.com.au Mobile: 0403 583 973Applications close 5.00pm Wednesday September 18, 2013

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PRIMO, PT WAKEFIELD ABATTOIRWe currently have vacancies in our boning room for skilled or unskilled people who are willing to learn new skills.

We offer excellent working conditions, above award wages and opportunities to learn new skills.

To become a Primo emplyee you will need to be eager to learn, prepared to come to work everyday, drug and alcohol-free and willing to undergo a pre-employment health assessment.

Please contact Grant Manners or Anne-Marie Curran at Primo’s HR Department for more information and to request an application for employment. Previous applicants need not apply.

Phone: 8867 1088 orEmail: gmanners@primosmallgoods.com.au or acurran@primosmallgoods.com.au

DEFENCE PROOF & EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT PORT WAKEFIELD:

LIVE FIRING RANGE WARNING NOTICETest and evaluation activities involving static firings and/or firings of naval and artillery weapons are conducted at the Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield throughout the year. The Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield is a vital Defence test and evaluation capability that has supported Defence since 1929.These firings may require specific tidal or weather conditions, and are critical for the safety of current and new Defence capabilities. Members of the public may notice noise, vibration, flashes and/or smoke during the testing. There is no risk to the public outside of the gazetted Defence Practice Areas.For reasons of public safety, there is a permanent exclusion zone covering land, sea and air around the Port Wakefield Establishment. Specific details on the Port Wakefield Prohibited Area can be obtained from Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No GN 26, 4 July 1990, and is shown on the diagram below. Trespassing in this Area is strictly prohibited and very dangerous due to the presence of unexploded bombs. Any person found within the Prohibited Area or on Defence land will be subject to prosecution.Specific test and evaluation activities may also require restricting public access to the Port Wakefield Defence Practice Areas over specific periods with these areas articulated in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. GN 40, 7 October 1992, and also identified on the diagram below. This may affect access to the Gulf of St Vincent at Port Wakefield and Port Parham.If any member of the public has inquiries in relation to these activities please contact Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Range Control, on (08) 8867 0270 between 8.00am and 4.30pm weekdays or the Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Security Office, on (08) 8867 0299 outside these hours.

AG65799B

Notice is hereby given that the Wakefield Regional Council, pursuant to Sections 24 and 25 of the Development Act 1993, has prepared a Development Plan Amendment Report (DPA) to amend its Development Plan.

The Amendment will change the Development Plan as it relates to the Industry Zone, and in particular the Policy Area 1 that relates to the Industry Zone and Policy Area at Bowmans. The DPA proposes an expansion of the Industry Zone and Bowmans Policy Area 1, that:• Rezone an area of land currently zoned Primary Production to Industry

Zone. This land is adjacent an existing Industry Zone and will facilitate the ongoing expansion and development of appropriate activities within the existing Industry Zone and corresponding Bowmans Policy Area 1.

• A complete review of the Industry Zone and policy amendments made as required.

• A complete review of the Bowmans Policy Area 1 Policy and policy amends made as required.

• A review and alteration of the relevant maps within the Development Plan to refl ect the above changes.

The DPA report will be on public consultation from Wednesday September 11 until Friday November 8, 2013

Copies of the DPA report are available for public inspection during normal offi ce hours (9am to 5pm) at the offi ces of the Wakefi eld Regional Council at Scotland Place, Balaklava.

Alternatively the DPA report can be viewed on the Internet on Council’s website at: http://www.wakefi eldrc.sa.gov.au

Written submissions regarding the DPA should be submitted no later than 5pm on November 8, 2013. All submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Offi cer, Wakefi eld Regional Council, PO Box 167, Balaklava SA 5461, and should clearly indicate whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission at the public hearing. If you wish to lodge your submission electronically, please email it to admin@wakefi eldrc.sa.gov.au

Copies of all submissions will be available for inspection at the offi ces of the Wakefi eld Regional Council at Balaklava from 9am Monday November 11 to 5pm Thursday November 14.

A public hearing will be held at 7pm on Thursday November 14, 2013, at the Council Offi ce – Scotland Place, Balaklava at which time interested persons may be heard in relation to the DPA and the submissions. The public hearing will not be held if no submissions are received or if no submission makes a request to be heard.

If you would like further information about the DPA contact Chris Parish, Community & Development Services Manager at Wakefi eld Regional Council on (08) 8862 0800.…………………………….Cate Atkinson - Chief Executive Offi cerDated: September 11, 2013

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United claims famous victory over Roosters

Les Pearson reviews round 5 APFL A grade matches

YOUNG Bomber, Matthew Couley, charges down the ground in the Under 8 game at Port Wakefield on Saturday.

n More pictures, page 16

UNITED became the second team to roll the reigning premier, Two Wells, with a comprehensive 40-point win in gusty conditions at Long Plains on Saturday.

Andrew Hardiman came back into the Two Wells team, which was still missing Lee Allmond, Josh Osbourne and Brad Fitzgerald.

The Tigers came out the better team, slamming on 10 scoring shots to three but only registering two goals from all their hard work.

Two Wells failed to respond to the early wake-up call and United continued on where they left off, seizing a 21-point buffer at the main break.

United coach, David White, said scor-ing was tough at times.

“It was a tricky wind, it was fairly

blustery out there,” he said.“A couple of shots the wind grabbed

and dragged them away fairly late.”Two Wells coach, Mark Thomson,

could not believe the drop in standard of his team’s disposal.

“We were burning the footy from half back, so it was barely getting to the centre line,” he said.

“They could have been five goals up at quarter time, they played really well into the wind as well.

Ruckman, Tyson Ettridge, lined up on Two Wells danger man, Simon Feast, in an epic head-to-head battle.

“Tyson was charged with keeping a close eye on Feast, as we knew what he was capable of,” White said.

“This was the first week he was able to fully train after playing with a few niggles the past couple of weeks.”

Ettridge did a pretty good job, while his Tiger teammates enjoyed a free-flowing game style.

n Continued page 19

KOBY Ettridge marks for the Tigers in their goal third, ahead of Rooster, Ryan Hooper, in the A grade match on Saturday.

ASH Barnett has been appointed as the coach for the Adelaide Plains Football League’s asso-ciation team to compete at the Landmark Cup at Jamestown on June 8.

APFL president, Brad Busch, confirmed Barnett’s appointment on Tuesday.

“He’s very enthusi-astic, keen and positive about it, and I like his style myself,” Busch said.

“I’m very happy he has taken it on.”

Barnett, the current Hamley Bridge A grade coach, said he was more than happy to take on the role.

“I’ve been involved

with association footy around the nation when playing but I hadn’t considered coaching it,” he said.

“It came as a little bit of a surprise but when the opportunity came, I jumped at it.

“I’m looking forward to it, for sure.”

Barnett was a selector and assistant coach of the APFL team in 2004 and 2005.

“The concept has changed a bit over the years to the round robin style, whereas it used to be just one game,” he said.

He will be trying to involve as many people from different clubs around the competition as possible to help in some capacity.

With the Landmark Cup only a month away, the coach has already begun to canvass the league’s other coaches for

potential players.“At this early stage,

I’m working on ap-proaching a few guys who can help with selec-tion,” Barnett said.

“I’ll be picking guys who want to play, that will be my personal approach, we want guys who want to play.”

At least five players under 21 must be selected in the final squad.

“I would imagine there would be up to 25 under 21s in the competi-tion that could make the squad,” Barnett said.

“It’s a big chance for a lot of those guys, as scouts often attend these carnivals.”

Barnett will lead APFL team

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MALLALA won through to the 2013 grand final with a hard-fought 39-point win over Hamley Bridge at Lochiel on Saturday.

The Magpies went into the match as favourites, having defeated the Bombers in all three of their encoun-ters this year.

The Lochiel Oval looked an abso-lute treat, bathed in spring sunshine.

“I’ve got to acknowledge the ground’s curators, it was presented very well,” Mallala coach, Steve Lubcke said.

It was an intense affair in the first term, both teams producing scor-ing chances but none taking any real initiative.

“We’ve had good starts all year, definitely in the last six weeks, par-ticularly in the first 10 minutes and to the lads’ credit, it was good again on Saturday,” Hamley Bridge coach, Ash Barnett said.

“We weren’t able to capitalise on the scoreboard, kicking 1.3 in the first seven or eight minutes, which is something we will need to get right in the coming few weeks.”

Lubcke, felt similarly about his team’s first term.

“We also didn’t capitalise on it.“We had enough of the ball but

didn’t put it on the scoreboard.“Finals are always a different game

with increased pressure and both sides would have felt it in the first quarter, just trying to suss each other out.”

The Magpies took a seven-point lead into the first change and built on that in the second term, booting five goals to one with Mallala’s Joel Mont-gomerie and Dale King getting on top in the midfield.

“In the second quarter, they used the ball a bit better and we got a few of our match-ups out of kilter, which allowed their onballers to come into the game a bit more,” Barnett said.

The five-goal margin at the main break would have had the Magpie faithful confident.

“I was really pleased at half time where we were,” Lubcke said.

Les Pearson reviews the APFL A grade second semi final match

n Continued page 18

ISAAc Hamann, Balaklava, tussles with his Burra opponent in Saturday’s Under 18 grand final at Burra.

n resuLts, rePort, Photos - Page 17

saM Nicholls, hummocks, tries to intercept Hamley’s alison schahinger in the aPNa a1 second semi final at Lochiel on saturday.n resuLts, rePorts, Photos - Pages 22-23

hoCKeY graND FINaL

JoeL Montgomerie flies to take a

mark for Mallala in Saturday’s

aPFL a grade second semi

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