Orbost’s Far East Eight Ball Association recently hosted the annual Victorian South Eastern Region Country Cup at the Orbost Golf Club.
The club that hosts numerous functions, all year round, including weddings, birthdays and graduations, transformed into a massive pool hall.
Players from all over the Gippsland region, from as far abroad as Wonthaggi, made the trek to Orbost in quest for pool room glory
The event began on the Friday night, with a knockout competition, followed by two long days as 20 teams slugged it out in two divisions for the coveted title.
Division one of the teams event competition was won by the West Gippsland Warriors, with division two won by the West Gippsland Rabble.
West Gippsland Warriors, Sean Partridge was named the player of the tournament and captain of the all star team.
Other players selected were Scott Wilkinson (Wellington 1), Mark Roberts (West Gippsland Warriors), Matt Sayer (Latrobe Valley 1), Steve Reiger (West Gippsland Warriors), Dan McLean (Mid Gippsland 1), Jayson Jorgenson (Maffra 1) and Chris Paulet (Mid Gippsland 1).
The event was great for the local community with 140 players and their families staying in Orbost for the weekend.
Next years event will take place in Sale at the Gippsland Regional Sporting Complex.
