Quiet cousins in spotlight
Suncorp Stadium debut for talented pair FNQ LAWN BOWLS
FOOTY’S brightest lights will shine on two Far North juniors in 2016, as Tiko Twist and Treavon Mcginness run out in the curtain-raiser to the NRL All Stars.
The 15-year-olds will line up for the indigenous Murri side to meet Koori in a Queensland versus NSW under-16 showdown dubbed a mini State of Origin.
Played before the blockbuster NRL season opener at Suncorp Stadium, the game provides a rare slice of the limelight for the quiet Cairns pair.
Both speedy outside backs who are already on the books of Easts Tigers, Twist plays for Kangaroos in the CDJRL and cousin Mcginness lines up for rivals Edmonton.
“I get a bit nervous thinking about it but playing footy is the dream,” Twist said of the Suncorp Stadium match.
“I’m sure it will be really fast and a step up from here.”
Mum Altovise Twist knows just how big an opportunity is being presented to the pair.
“There’s a lot of skill with these Cairns kids but you have to have the finances to get them around,” she said.
“It’s really hard to get seen if you can’t get them to the scouts and some fade into the background.
“That (the NRL curtainraiser) is a chance to be seen again.” Tuesday December 15: winner G Bew/P Morris/G Cornwell. Wednesday December 16: winner C Leinster/R Smith/R Palin. Friday December 18: self-selected pairs winner B Fitzpatrick/E Crema, 2nd R Herbohn/D Toolen. Sunday January 3: nominations close for 2016 Mens Championship A and B grade singles (nomination sheets on noticeboard). Sunday January 17: Nominations close for Disctrict Open Championships in singles, pairs and fours (details on club noticeboard). Sunday February 14: nominations close for 2016 Mens Championship Pairs and Fours (nomination sheets on noticeboard). Nominations now called for 2016 Club Management Committee. The Club will be closed from Thursday December 24 and will reopen on Tuesday January 5 for mixed social bowls, Wednesday January 6 for Men’s social bowls and Friday January 8 for self-selected pairs with a new format. Merry Christmas to all and good bowling in 2016. Thursday December 17: mixed social winners J Thompson/K Anderson, 2nd R Omodei/P Connell. Thursday December 24: mixed social winners R Omodei/B Smith, 2nd J Thompson/J Vella. Coming events — Thursday January 7: mixed social, names by 1pm, game starts 1.30pm. The executive of the Babinda Bowls Club would like to thank all who donated prizes for our monster goose club (which was a great success) and wish all a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. Wednesday December 16: winners Sid Kleemann/John Skeene/Tony MacGregor, 2nd Mick Bucklar/Andrew Nakata/ Santo Raciti. Saturday December 19: Jim and Maureen Todd’s Ham Day winners Barney Hester/Daphne Gough/Bill Power/ Denis Jacoora, 2nd Joe Miller/Tony Sorrell/Dareyle Hester/ John Populin, 3rd Steve Vidgen/Monica Steele/June Brittain/ George Atkinson. Coming events — Wednesday December 23: Men’s self-select triples (sponsor Brothers Fuller Sports Club) prize $225 plus jackpot ($1000), single nominations accepted, entries close at 11.30am for play at 12.30pm. Saturday January 9: mixed social bowls resumes Annual Membership fees are now due and must be paid by December 31. To all our members and families we wish you a very Merry Christmas and happy New Year. Club Championship Pairs final: Annette Evans/Lois Ceely d Janet Williams/Judy Raciti. Breakup day was a Devonshire game of triples, resulting in prizes for ‘touchers’ going to Jacky Firth (with her first bowl), visitor Nerida Dawson, Judy Capra and Lois Ceely. Captain Lois wished everyone a great Christmas and New Year and thanked them for their support in 2015. January 19: opening day for 2016 will be Patron Dot Godfrey’s day with all clubs invited. Entries for the clubselected and graded triples to be held early February will close that day. Thursday: winners Pat Taylor/Ross Borzi/Rob Wilkie, 2nd Andrew Nakata/Graham Cann (jackpot winners). January 7: Thursday night open triples start at 6.15pm (not at 6.30pm on January 14 as previously reported). The club pairs have been called for the weekend of the January 16/17 so check the board for the draw. Entry lists are also on the board for all those interested in playing in the Bob Rowls Shield on January 23/24 as well as mixed pennants starting in March. We had our
The duo was chosen in the Murri side after star performances at the Arthur Beetson Carnival in Brisbane in October.
Playing for the Leaf Bennetcoached Waa’Wid’jee’Mah Warriors, Twist and Mcginness outpointed southern rivals to earn spots in the squad.
They then travelled to Fiji for two successful matches with local sides – and one heck of a cultural learning curve.
“It was great for our fitness and bonding,” Twist said.
“I think we played OK and it was good to be able to experience a different culture.
“We did some community stuff while we were there and it made me appreciate living in Australia.”
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Christmas Party on Sunday and the committee would like to thank all the helpers and donors for the goose club. Santa was there not only for the children, but, also for one of our patrons, Froggy Dillon, who is still bowling at 93. We would like to wish all our members and supporters a happy and safe Christmas. EDGE Tuesday December 15: 1st MonicaSteele/Edna Parkes, 2nd Lars Wollin/Jim Ryan; lucky card Brendan Kelly/Karina Homer. Tuesday December 15: 1st Errol/Lou/Robert, 2nd Kevin/Ria/ Gov; lucky card Bernie/Mike/Ray. Wednesday December 16: 1st J White/B Moseley/C Whyte, 2nd G Royle/Petrolis/S Pitt; L/C B Butt/J Ryan/M Colmer. Wednesday December 16: 1st Ray/Rob/ Wayne, 2nd John/Karl/Mal, L/C Eric/Mike. Saturday December 19: 1st N Bietzel/M Mok/R Hynds, 2nd J Radigna/G Royle/G Medhurst, L/C D Williams/SJ Pitt/M Taylor. Sunday December 17: A Grade singles (9am start) B Sloper v I Dalziel, J Walker v W Hewitt; B Grade singles (9am start) M Casey v C Whyte, R Wilson v M Beattie, K Cook v J Parker, R Owens v M Weaver. Committee and staff wish all members a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Thursday January 17: social winners R Anderson/G Lombardi/L Fedalto. Friday January 18: annual farmers day bowls. Numbers were slightly down from last year, due to the extended cane season. However the 28 bowlers that took part enjoyed a great afternoon of bowls, followed by a barbecue. Saturday December 19: club presentations and monster Christmas Goose. Thirty bowlers took part in a great afternoon of bowls. Winners: A Grade singles S Dalla Pozza; B Grade N Morris; Consistency singles G Goes; A Pairs: A Strano/A Siliato; Triples: A Morrison/G Goes/R Aldous; fours B Wallis/T Curran/A Siliato/A Strano. On behalf of the Innisfail bowls club I’d like to thank all members, Walkabout Hostel, Innisfail Budget Backpackers and all the public who helped and supported the club throughout the year. We had some fantastic nights and your support to the club was greatly appreciated. Hopefully we can see you all again in 2016. A Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Tuesday morning men’s triples: 1st K Drewitt/D Scott, 2nd T Croft/T Mikic. Spider: Chris/Jenny/Justin. Wednesday mixed: 1st N Newton/Y Best/J Carey, 2nd D Slater/E Parkes/J White/M Sellwood. Thursday men’s triples: 1st B Morris/M Sellwood/R Ferguson, 2nd R Haywood/L Roberts/L McCarthy. Saturday afternoon jackpot walking pairs: winners of winners R Twigger/ C Twigger, winners of losers C Scott/O Morley. Club Championships — mixed pairs: L and A Jennings d N Newton/G McCall 20-19. Program — Monday: Happy Hour 5pm-6pm; Tuesday: men’s triples, 8.30am start, dress optional, cards called 8.15am; Tuesday: barefoot bowls, 7pm start; Wednesday: ladies bowls (gentlemen invited) 1pm start, dress optional, cards called 12.45pm; Thursday: men’s triples (ladies invited) 1pm start, dress optional, cards called 12.45pm; Saturday: jackpot walking pairs, 1pm start, dress optional, cards called 12.45pm; Sunday: Happy Hour 4pm-6pm. Special events — January 1: New Year’s Day brunch, 11am start, sheet out. No raffles this Friday night. Saturday: Men’s Presentation Day winners — A grade singles: Eric Smith, 2nd Mick Frese; B grade singles: Eric Smith, 2nd Bob Hando; Handicap singles: Doug Pitt, 2nd Bernie Wolland; Triples winners Eric Smith/George Wilmot/Ben Wilde, 2nd Nev Tesch/Ted Holmes/Dylan Wilde; Fours winners David Egan/ Mick Frese/Ted Pitt/Dick Pitt, 2nd Bernie Wolland/John Cooke/ Dylan Wilde/Ben Wilde. Saturday: social results Bob Hando/ John Cooke/Joe Girgenti drew with Bernie Wolland/Graham Bolton/Ben Wilde 15-15, Ranald Edwards/Bob Gard/Graham Marsh d Kiwi/Greg McLean/Dylan Wilde 12-9, Nev Tesch/Mick Frese/John Arnold d Ted Holmes/Don Cook/Terry Richards 2314, Eric Smith/Barney Kearney/Roger Bainbridge d David Egan/ Colt Dwyer/Dick Pitt 28-17. On behalf of Chairman Rob Bailey and the Board of Management, I would like to wish all of our Members and their families, as well as friends of Stratford Bowls Club, a very safe and happy Christmas. Also good health, success in whatever you do, and peace and contentment throughout 2016. We look forward to seeing our bowlers back on the Green early in the New Year — weather permitting. Wednesday: winners John Gellatly/John Wilson/Wendy (this girl is on fire) Allen/ Fran Harriss. Saturday: winners John Gellatly/John Wilson/Fran Harriss. Please note that, because of the Festive Season, Friday night bowls has been cancelled until further notice. Wednesday and Saturday social bowls start at 1pm — and what better place to be on those days than on a grass green, names by 11.30am, phone 4055 1344, and if you leave a message please also leave a call-back number. Stratford Bowls Club is a popular venue for barefoot bowls functions, parties, and/or meetings. If you have any queries regarding functions or hall hire, please ring Susan on 0400 600 650 or email stratfordbowlsclub@outlook.com A lovely fun day was held for our last game of bowls for 2015. Members Jenny, Stella, Mary, Lee, Joyce, Marion, Edna, Pauline, Gwen, Frances, Rosemary, Sue, Marg, Elsie, Betty and Irene and our regular guest bowler Y Bolton (from Edge Hill). Welcome to our new bowler Maria. As usual the ladies brought a lovely lot of goodies to enjoy for our Christmas theme afternoon tea. Thank You Shana for our tasty punch and Skippy for preparing our greens for 2015. Farewell to Dee Robertson, Dee is now playing for Broadbeach and we wish her every success. Dee would like to wish TFNQDLBA members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Dee has only been in bowls for a short time but has been a tireless worker for West Cairns, CDLBA and TFNQ. Our loss is their gain, good luck and good bowling. Ladies members will have to put their hands up because we need a Vice President, two selectors and a Secretary. This will be my last write up for West Cairns Ladies I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. January 13: back to bowls, meeting on that morning as well at 10.30am.
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The Taipans basketballers again starred on the green Sunday afternoon. A career in bowls looks on the cards post retirement for several. Special thanks to Helen and staff Rhonda, Sharna and Wendy (with assistance from Rosemary) coping with the vibrant crowds. The annual Christmas raffle was drawn Friday night and was a great boost to club funds. The club will open normal hours over the coming weeks except December 26 and 28 when opening will be at 12pm (closed December 25). The Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday bowls will continue as normal. Sunday triples/fours (sponsor Clarke McFarlane): 1st Arnold Poole/Ian Donkin/Trev Johnston, 2nd Kev Richardson/Les Stanley/Ernie Harris; lucky card consolation Luke Fatnowna’s fours team. Tuesday triples: winners Alf Gori/Kev Crump/John Lisha jnr, 2nd Rick Radinga/Alan Del Favera/Larry Mills. Thursday social: achievement awards to Bob Hennesy and Terry Ryan. Friday mixed Scroungers: 1st John Straatsma (by one shot), 2nd Margaret Wardrop. Secondary playoff winner Kevin Porch, 2nd Col Scutt. Future events — January 30: hosting the District fours; February 6: hosting the District pairs. Club membership fees are now due. Social membership does not entitle holder to play regular bowls, full membership fees apply. A very Merry Chrismas to all members from the board and ladies and men’s committees.
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Wednesday December 16: mixed social winners D Gibson/K Hogan. Friday December 18: Jackpot pairs winners R Bidewell/ L Thompson, 2nd D Gibson/R King. Jackpot winners: $116 +15 D Gibson/R King, R Bidewell/L Thompson. Saturday December 19: winners P Mahar/B Lord/K Hogan, 2nd B Pritchard/B Titlow/B Mahar. Presentations — Ladies A Grade singles winner Y Milevskiy, 2nd B Titlow; B Grade singles winner Y Ingle, 2nd K Hogan; pairs winners S Hemensley/M Dobe, 2nd M Hubbard/R Johnson; rinks winners Y Milevskiy/B Titlow/J Molloy/M Dobe, 2nd S Hemensley/K Hogan/Y Ingle/M Hubbard; Consistency singles winner S Hemensley, 2nd V Wieland; Men’s A Grade singles winner P Mahar, 2nd D Gibson; B Grade singles winner L Thompson, 2nd T Whykes; Pairs winners D Skinner/R Hubbard, 2nd G Pritchard/J Cooper; rinks winners D Skinner/R Hubbard/J Phillips/Greg Johnson, 2nd A Jones/F Sloan/P Vardy (Globe)/T McCarthy. Upcoming events — Saturday January 16: self-selected triples, 1:30pm start; Monday January 18: Ladies AGM and General Meeting (9am start), all positions are vacant. Wednesday January 20: mixed social, 1:30pm start; Tuesday February 2: barefoot night bowls and coaching 6.30pm-7:30pm, bowls 7:30pm, $5 per person.