LEAGUE STARS SORRY FOR FLOUTING VIRUS LAWS
FNQ GOLF RESULTS
LATRELL Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr have been fined by NSW Police for breaking socialdistancing laws as the NRL continues to investigate their weekend gathering near Taree.
Mitchell admitted on Instagram the Kangaroos stars had “slipped up”, as he and the Melbourne winger both apologised for their behaviour amid a pandemic.
Photos posted by Addo-Carr showed the pair with 10 other men around a fire, prompting the NRL to label the pictures as disappointing and unacceptable.
The fine also came on the same day the league further pushed its claim for a return, discussing its strict biosecurity rules with clubs yesterday afternoon.
But Mitchell insisted they did not mean to flout rules imposed by the Federal and State governments to stem the coronavirus pandemic.
“I have been up here with my family for four or five weeks practising social distancing,” Mitchell said in a video.
“It was a little bit of a slip-up. “Foxy (Addo-Carr) reached out; his cousins are going through a bit of stuff up in Sydney.
“He just wanted to get up to the bush and make sure they were getting cultured and connected again.
“That was the whole part of the concept of what the weekend was. I wasn’t here to break any rules or hurt anyone.
“We’re not being selfish; I couldn’t turn down the brothers in a time of need.
“On behalf of Foxy and all my mob, we do want to apologise.”
Newcastle are also investigating the involvement of Tyronne Roberts-Davis after their NRL squad member was seen in one of AddoCarr’s photos.
A repentant Addo-Carr said “nothing was intentional or deliberate” as he tried to “put a smile on the faces” of family members going through a tough time.
But the NSW Police decided they had broken health rules, slapping the trio with a fine late yesterday afternoon.
Under NSW guidelines, people can only leave the house for work, essential shopping, exercise, medical appointments and compassionate visits.
“Three men, two aged 22 and one aged 24 are in the process of being issued with penalty infringement notices for breaches of a public health older,” a police spokeswoman said.
Wednesday Sporters played Stableford, which was won by President Johno, 29pts, ru-up Pup Hilder, 27pts, 3rd Roger Twine, 26pts.
Least putts: Johno, 14.
Thursday Ladies played a Stroke round with new member Kylie Clark winning on her debut with a great 68 nett, ru-up Lisa Lowers, 72 nett. Least putts: Annette Seawright, 27.
Friday’s Trinity Petroleum 6 Hole Stableford winner was Jim Jenkins, 13pts, ru-up Irish, 11pts on countback from Riggsy and Shelley.
Saturday’s Anzac Day Stableford had a brilliant field of 98 players (96 locals, 2 Millaa Players). Ladies winner, Heather Beaven 37pts on c/b from Liz Brown, 3rd Janette Hancock, 33pts.
Men’s winner was the in-form Curly Larkin, 40pts, ru-up Jerry Jierasak, 39pts, 3rd Bob Freeman 38pts on countback from Daz Blooranta.
Sunday’s Yungaburra Butchery Stableford in a field of 25 players was won by Pup Hilder with a magic 44pts, ru-up the consistent Dave Morrison, 39pts (73 gross) on countback from Rob Tomasetig. Higham Building Group Matchplay 1st round results: D. Twine bt K. Morris 3 & 2, L. Tenni bt G. Thompson 2 & 1, G. Brown bt T. McEwan 2 & 1, K. Mather bt G. Tudehope 2 & 1, C. Doyle bt M. Martin 19th. 1st round still to play: B. Clark v Hollywood, S. Higham v Swifty, M. Toward v R. O’Neill, M. Buckley v M. Graves-Bochow. Please complete by May 9.
This week Wednesday Sporters play 3 clubs & putter Stableford, Thursday Ladies a Pagoda
Restaurant-sponsored Stableford. Friday: Trinity Petroleum 6 Hole chook run (cards at starter’s box 3-5pm). Saturday: The Withers Painting Contractors-sponsored Monthly Medal and Sunday’s Tableland Top Meats Stableford.
Social players, if you are bored with the lockdown, we have $15 fees Monday, Tuesday and Fridays.
Being very careful that all the regulations regarding COVID-19 are followed to the letter means that our Sunday competition continues, with club members enjoying a semblance of normality.
Sunday’s two ball ambrose with a draw for partners was sponsored by McMahons – Better Home Living. In these times it is even more important to support our sponsors and shop locally – thankyou McMahons.
Although the weather was a little trying there was a great competition turnout with 20 members and three visitors. The scores certainly were not affected by the rain with numerous teams with par or better off the stick.
Again the winner, coming via another dreaded countback, was the team of Don McHardie and Geoff Errey – well done guys. The team they beat on countback was Mark Twomey and Alan Hapgood. Half a stroke behind with a net of 62 was Ash Healy and Graham Suffield, with everyone away from the clubhouse by two o’clock.
Next week is the monthly medal, sponsored by Mungalli Dairy Malanda R.S.L and Millaa Millaa Hotel. See you all there next week.