*** BASKETBALL ***
BAIRNSDALE AND DISTRICT AMATEUR BASKETBALL
Finals Round 1
Women: Raptors 45 (R. Cawood 20) d Fireworks 7; A1 Mums 21 d Slammers 16.
“A” men: Kevlar 32 (G. Lampkin 19) d Big Booty Ballers 31; Black Magic 62 (P. Harrison 32, V. Harrison 11, T. Harrison 10) d The Ballers 46 (B. Talko 15, K. Edwards 12, T. Rees 10).
“B” men: Big Booty Ballers 32 (B. Evans 17) d Ballers 22
(B. Talko 15); Pirates 42 (O. Palmer 17, T. Scott 11) d Monstars 39 (D. Somerville 10).
Under 18 boys: Hoops 46 (B. Evans 16, R. McGovern 12) d Raptors 43 (T. Croucher 17, Y. Cabrera 13); 67ers 56 (X. Parker 17, K. Mort 17, J. Hayes 16) d Bulls 50 (C. Jack 21, I. Cook 17).
Under 16-18 girls: Storm 35 (M. Feather 11, G. Schilling 10, G. Irish 10) d Suns 27 (E. Ash 13, M. Brodribb 12); Sky 23 (C. Bryan 12) d Thunder 18 (A. Smith 10).
Under 16 boys: Kings 53 (R. McGovern 21, L. Evans 17) d Hawks 39 (O. Mann 19, J. Anderson 12); Taipans 52 (A. Mahony 25, N. Walker 18) d United 49 (Y. Cabrera 21, J. Savory 18).
Under 14 boys A: Navy 43 (O. Pearce 17, A. Taylor 15) d Black 40 (X. Barnes 22, H. Ljujic 10); Green 51 (B. Boeker 17, H. Carroll 13, L. Dwyer 12) d Maroon 36 (W. Savige 24).
Under 14 boys B: Silver 29 (N. Barnes 10) d Orange
19; Green 50 (A. Saunders 38) d Purple 46 (F. Chambers
24, K. Smith 15).
Under 14 girls: Hot Shots 30 (A. Evans 16) d Fever 24
(M. Hepburn 12); Aces 31 (H. McLeod 12) d Phoenix 25
(I. O’Donnell 13).
Under 12 boys A: Grizzlies 54 (S. Snow 25, N. Barnes 10) d Suns 37 (D. Peterson 17, F. Anderson 10); Lakers 37 (N. Gardam 14, F. Mooney 12) d Celtics 32 (N. Froud 15, O. McCaughey 10).
Under 12 boys B: Bullets 35 (H. Savory 13, J. Parsons 10)
d Knicks 12; Warriors 21 d United 12 (M. Lynch 10).
Under 12 girls: Lynx 25 (E. Mahony 13) d Liberty 17 (P. Smith 12); Storm 35 (C. Saunders 14) d Fever 28 (K. Dick 15).
Under 10 boys: Lakers 31 (J. Murray 11, T. O’Toole 10)
d Grizzlies 5; Suns 31 (P. Wright 15, C. Onley 10) d Heat 27
(G. Gardam 15, J. Geisler 10).
Under 10 girls: Sky 21 (E. Priestley 16) d Liberty 10; Fever 25 (E. Belfrage 12) d Storm 4.
*** BOWLS ***
BAIRNSDALE BOWLS CLUB
Tuesday, March 17 – ladies’ two bowl triples:
20 teams, three games.
Winners: V. Deery, G. Creber, M. Hack, +54.
Runners-up: J. Martin, M. Brandhoj, G. Bugeja, +52.
Third: C. Boyd, K. Albrecht, A. Renehan, +49.
Fourth: B. Thwaites, A. Boyd, J. Hogan, +48.
Best first game: L. Clare, C. Piatek, M. Short, +18.
Best second game: S. Hall, K. Richards, M. Brill, +16.
Best third game: J. Ryan, R. Watkins, J. Hogan, +16.
Wednesday, March 18 – men’s nominated triples:
18 teams, two games of 14 ends in mild conditions.
Winners: T. Melotte, T. Selwyn, E. Selwyn, +28.
Runners-up: S. Smith, P. Murphy, K. Ikin, +14.
Best second game: G. Dwyer, J. Shanahan, F. Lugg, +11.
Thursday, March 19 – ladies social:
Cancelled.
RSL BOWLS
Friday, March 20:
53 bowlers.
Winners: D. Downie, J. Wright, E. Waites, +18 on countback.
Runners-up: S. Pyers, P. Cripps, B. Street, +18
Best second game: T. Melotte, L. Mackintosh,
B. Hutchison, +10.
There will be no RSL Bowls in April due to the club
participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Shield competition.
*** BRIDGE ***
BAIRNSDALE BRIDGE CLUB
Monday, March 16 – club duplicate: L. Pemberton &
A. Hutson 60.12, D. Wallace & L. Biggs 55.36, R. Owen &
M. Hillier 54.76.
Friday, March 20 – Charity Day: N/S – R. Owen & L. Griffiths 60.71, B. & H. Cornwall 60.48, L. Peacock & M. Webster 50.00. E/W – L. Robinson & R. Schwabegger 58.33, R. Wilson & P. Nuyens 56.43, A. Kearon & A. Gibbs 55.48.
Saturday, March 21 – club duplicate: I. Porritt & P. Waite 66.67, R. Schwabegger & J. Macleod 54.17, R. Owen &
L. Peacock 47.92.
PAYNESVILLE BRIDGE CLUB
Wednesday, March 18 – Betty Dawson teams: 1,
J. Macleod & R. Schwabegger, L. Robinson & A. Kearon;
2, K. Haywood & M. Milito, H. Gasko & M. Webster; 3, A. Wood & I. Porritt, L. Peacock & M. Hillier.
*** DARTS ***
MONDAY NIGHT DARTS
Round 5, March 16
Line one: Chevys v Jaguar, 12-15; Rolls Royce v
Lamborghini, 11-16.
Line two: Dilligaf v Mick’s Maulers, 14-13; Ivan’s F Bombs v Nyssa’s Phoenix 18-9.
Line three: Hardies Heroes v Brodies Bruisers 9-18; Zacs Zingers v Connors Crushers 12-15.
*** EQUESTRIAN ***
EAST GIPPSLAND ZONE OF PONY CLUBS
at Rosedale
Grade three: 1, Composite – Rosedale/Traralgon (A. Lanigan – Rosedale, G. Rohde – Rosedale, L. Lockwood – Traralgon); 2, Bairnsdale PC (S. Groves, J. Lynch); 3, Composite – Stratford/Briagolong (G. Liepa, D. Hague, K. Duncan).
Grade four: 1, Composite – Stratford/Longford/Briagolong
(A. Anderson – Stratford, R. Allen – Stratford, L. Connley – Longford, A. Murphy – Briagolong); 2, Toongabbie
(M. Sellings, H. Sayers, R. Meo, F. White).
Grade five: 1, Rosedale (O. Stockdale, L. Bennett, M. Jennings).
Grade six:
1, Composite – Bairnsdale/Briagolong (MJ Cook – Bairnsdale, C. Perry – Bairnsdale, M. Hardy – Briagolong); 2, Rosedale
(E. Playdon, M. Birch).
*** FISHING ***
BAIRNSDALE RSL FISHING CLUB
Annual Trophies 2025
Heaviest fish: F. Aloisio, bream, 1.328kg.
Open section aggregate: R. Bennett, 36.975kg.
Heaviest bream of the year: F. Aloisio, 1.328kg.
Heaviest fish caught by lady angler: R. Bennett, 1.266kg.
Ladies section aggregate: R. Bennett, 36.975kg.
Junior section aggregate: D. Aloisio, 10.325kg.
Bank section aggregate: M. Van den Hof, 31.522kg.
Heaviest bank fish: F. Aloisio, bream, 1.328kg.
Heaviest other species: I. Pedder, trout, 1.324kg.
Heaviest comp day bag: W. Scott, 5.484kg.
Heaviest fish caught by junior: L. Moreland, 1.095kg.
Memorial shield and medallion: N. Sep, flathead, 1.010kg.
Benambra trout shield: S. Forrest, 1.065kg.
Marlo – John Volk medallion: F. Aloisio, bream, 1.405kg.
*** GOLF ***
BAIRNSDALE GOLF CLUB
Tuesday, March 10 – medley stableford:
88 players.
Winner: T. Martin, 40.
Runner-up: G. Crane, 39 on countback.
Third: W. Smith, 39.
Fourth: I. McCoy, 38 on countback.
Fifth: J. Elliott, 38 on countback.
Down the line balls: J. Adams, L. Willmott, 38; G. Martine, 37; J. Hendy, D. Browne, P. Lessels, 36; K. Carmody, K. Brebner,
A. Boyd, J. Lawson, M. Emerton, A. Veale, N. Martin, 35;
D. Kuch, M. East, S. Wood, L. Patterson, 34; I. Thomson, D. Ellingford, J. Mitchard, R. Barton, M. May, G. Gibson,
J. Shelton, G. Jackson, D. Newell, D. May, 33.
Nearest the pins, men: 4th – G. Emerton; 8th – G. Black;
11th – B. Potter; 17th – G. Black.
Nearest the pins, women: 4th – M. Emerton; 11th – C. Fisher; 17th – C. Fisher.
Wednesday, March 11 – women’s stableford:
71 players.
“A” grade: K. Clemm, 37 on countback.
“B” grade: F. Mantell, 38 on countback.
“C” grade: I. Hussey, 40.
“D” grade: R. Brunt, 34.
Down the line balls: L. Avery, W. Martin, 38; V. Stokes, 37;
G. Paterson, C. Harman, 36; K. Hine, L. Kurrle, C. Hine, A. Boyd, N. Martin, H. Haining, 35; M. McCallum, G. Jackson, S. Plowman, J. Mee, S. Walters, 34; J. Gibson, J. Brumby, M. May,
L. Beeck, G. Miles, A. Gilbert, 33.
Eagle: 15th – V. Stokes.
Nearest the pins: 4th – H. Haining; 5th – L. Beeck; 8th – J. Gibson; 10th – G. Miles; 11th – A. Boyd; 14th – K. Clemm; 17th – H. Dennison.
Wednesday, March 11 – women’s nine hole front:
12 players.
Winner: K. Lindsay, 21 on countback.
Down the line balls: C. Holden, 21; J. McBurnie, 19.
Nearest the pins: 8th – J. McBurnie.
Thursday, March 12 – men’s stableford:
87 players.
“A” grade: T. Jones, 39.
“B” grade: D. Murrell, 36.
“C” grade: C. Banson, 39.
Down the line balls: F. Bromfield, 38; B. Barry, 37; S. McLaren, K. Carmody, 36; B. Stokes, M. Farrelly, M. East, D. Allender, L. Elliott, R. Lucas, 35; D. Formby, A. Veale, C. Jefferis, J. McAuley, K. Long, L. Rodgers, C. Savige, G. Lloyd, F. Keam, T. Stubbs, J. Adams, P. Nicholas, B. Tanner, K. Matthews, E. Logan, 34; I. McCoy, J. Holbrook, 33.
Eagle: 5th – F. Keam.
Nearest the pins: 4th – T. Martin; 5th – F. Keam; 8th – D. Barelli; 11th – G. Gibson; 17th – P. Nicholas.
Friday, March 13 – nine hole mixed:
Winner: A. Crowe, 22 on countback.
Runner-up: L. McGrath, 22.
Third: J. Vellios, 19 on countback.
Down the line balls: H. Rose, 19; J. Fleischer, P. McDonald, 18; V. Keys, G. Syms, L. Coles, 17; H. Prentice, J. Brittain,
T. Hughes, 16.
Saturday, March 14 – men’s stableford:
87 players.
“A” grade: G. Gudgin, 39.
“B” grade: F. Keam, 43.
“C” grade: A. Pagler, 39.
Down the line balls: D. Broomfield, 40; A. Duck, 39;
B. Wray, 38; C. Jefferis, E. Dunbar, A. Petersen, 37; G. Emerton,
M. East, R. Lucas, B. Kubale, 36; W. Prior, J. Hendry, R. Cotton, M. Thewma, 35; J. Ashworth, D. Formby, L. Barnett,
N. Dunbar, K. Long, L. Barker, A. Richards, E. Logan, 34; J. Brewer,
M. Maddock, J. Smits, 33; C. Munday, R. Healey, 32.
Eagle: 18th – J. Ashworth.
Nearest the pins: 4th – F. Keam; 5th – M. Fanning; 8th –
B. Makings; 11th – G. Black; 17th – F. Keam.
Saturday, March 14 – women’s stableford:
35 players.
“A” grade: V. Stokes, 44.
“B” grade: G. Paterson, 39.
Down the line balls: M. Emerton, J. Brittain, M. Kelly, J. Gibbs, 38; K. Wyndham, 37; L. Taylor, 36; S. Wood, V. Dent, 35; G. Jackson, R. Hooper, 34; S. McInnes, 33.
Nearest the pins: 4th – W. Martin; 8th – M. Emerton; 11th –
K. Wyndham; 17th – G. Paterson.
Sunday, March 15 – men’s stableford:
30 players.
“A” grade: M. Walkenhorst, 39.
Down the line balls: B. Pratt-Thomas, 37; D. Newell,
S. McQualter, I. Fleischer, 36; W. Prior, O. Molinaro, 35;
P. Kellett, J. Moss, K. McCormick, 34.
Nearest the pins: 4th – J. Hamilton; 8th – T. Martin; 11th –
R. Cotton; 17th – T. Walkenhorst.
Sunday, March 15 – women’s stableford:
21 players.
Winner: G. Cook, 38.
Down the line balls: J. Brittain, A. Crowe, 37; I. Hussey,
N. Martin, 35; J. Stewart, L. Coleman, 34; A. Rassini, 33.
Nearest the pins: 8th – N. Martin; 11th – L. Coleman;
17th – A. Crowe.
Tuesday, March 17 – medley stableford:
56 players.
Winner: P. Lessels, 42.
Runner-up: B. Wray, 41.
Third: C. Hull, 39 on countback.
Down the line balls: G. Stokes, 39; K. Long, J. Young, G. Brooks, G. Crane, 38; J. Adams, K. Carmody, J. Fitzclarence, G. Gibson, 37; B. Jobling, J. Smits, K. Matthews, 36; P. Dixon, G. Keys, W. Prior, 35; S. Wood, E. Logan, 34; J. Lawson, 33.
Nearest the pins: 4th – B. Jobling; 8th – G. Stokes; 8th –
S. Wood; 11th – D. Law; 17th – A. Seedsman.
Wednesday, March 18 – women’s par:
89 players.
“A” grade: J. Hodgson, +2.
“B” grade: J. Gibson, +4.
“C” grade: K. Carmody, +3.
Down the line balls: J. Murray, V. Keys, S. McInnes, +2; L. Taylor, C. Fisher, J. Mee, K. Hine, G. Cook, +1; M. May, M. Beasley, M. McCallum, L. Coleman, P. Stewart, R. Hooper, I. Hussey, 0; U. Sheather, L. Beeck, S. Avery, -1; K. Clemm, R. Engel, D. Lessels, V. Stokes, F. Gray, P. Holmes, V. McNamara, J. Hamilton, J. Hopkins, -2.
Nearest the pins: 4th – A. Boyd; 5th – J. Murray; 8th – J. Hodgson; 10th – L. Taylor; 11th – V. Keys; 17th – A. Boyd.
Saturday, March 21 – men’s stroke, medal:
106 players.
Overall winner: K. McCormick, 65 on countback.
“A” grade: K. McCormick, 65.
“B” grade: I. Love, 66.
“C” grade: G. Johnston, 67 on countback.
“D” grade: B. Wilson, 65.
Down the line balls: O. Molinaro, 67; J. Wright-Smith, 68;
R. Cotton, J. Brewer, J. Bayard 69; P. McDonald, M. Latham,
B. Campbell, R. Lucas 70; J. McMorran, B. Radford, K. Long,
A. Richards, D. Churches 71; W. Whelan, T. Elliott, G. Bedford, T. Lawson 72; E. Dunbar, J. Ashworth, C. Rimington,
C. Savige 73; N. Tough, M. Walkenhorst, T. Elliott, G. Denton,
J. Hathaway, G. Dyer, G. Stokes 74; M. Brusamarello,
B. Jobling, C. Banson 75.
Nearest the pins: 4th – K. McCormick; 5th – P. McDonald; 8th – J. Counihan; 11th – D. Churches; 17th – B. Radford.
Eagles: 13th – A. Webster; 18th – P. Elliott.
Saturday, March 21 – women’s stroke:
25 players.
Winner: R. Jackson, 69.
Down the line balls: A. Boyd, 70; M. Emerton, 71; K. Carmody, 73; S. Brook, K. Wyndham, 74; V. Stokes, L. Patterson,
J. Percival, 75.
Nearest the pins: 4th – L. Taylor; 8th – J. Wilson; 11th –
V. Stokes; 17th – M. Emerton.
SOUTH PINES GOLF CLUB
Tuesday, March 17 – 4BBB aggregate:
26 players.
Winners: T. Mory / A. Jessup, 71.
Runners-up: M. Love / C. Wallace, 65.
Down the line balls: T. Cotton / M. Dalton, 64; S. Paul /
M. Alford, 63; J. Doyle / J. Campbell, 60.
Nearest the pins: 2nd – M. Love; 13th – T. Cotton; 13th –
P. Morgan.
Saturday, March 21 – men’s stroke:
45 players.
Division one: winner – M. Thewma, 69; runner-up –
M. Mackenzie, 69.
Division two: winner – B. Campbell, 73; runner-up –
M. Malcolm, 73
Down the line balls: N. Mitchell, L. Krstic, 70; J. Doyle, 71; G. Thorpe, 72; T. Overstead, P. Erwin, K. Lloyd, S. Jewell, R. Moreland, 73; T. Mory, M. Love, 74.
Nearest the pins: 2nd – L. Piper; 2nd shot 8th – N. Mitchell; 2nd shot 11th – P. Erwin; 13th – C. Forbes.
Eagle: 14th – T. Overstead; 18th – M. Redenbach.
Sunday, March 22 – medley stroke:
21 players.
Winner: L. Haussegger, 73.
Runner-up: M. Kemp, 73.
Down the line balls:
W. Gorham, S. Jewell, 73; M. Love, 75; K. Butler, 76;
A. Kelly, 77.
Nearest the pins: 2nd – R. Vickery (div 1), R. Neate (div 2); 13th – S. Jewell (div 1); R. Bate (div 2).
Ladies club champions (after two rounds):
“A” grade scratch: L. Haussegger, 178; T. Holmes,
183; C. Wallace, J. Ellis, 192.
“A” grade nett: L. Haussegger, 152; T. Holmes, 157; J. Ellis, 158; C. Wallace, 162.
“B” grade scratch: K. Butler, 188; R. Toland, 193; R. Vickery, 205; E. Johnson, 210; G. Sinclair, 216.
“B” grade nett: R. Toland, 141; K. Butler, 146; E. Johnson, 160; R. Vickery, 163; G. Sinclair, 166.
“C” grade scratch: J. Treasure, V. Kilmartin, 216; R. Bate, 218; M. Sampson, 221; L. Patterson, 229; L. Gardiner,
230; C. Neate, 232.
“C” grade nett: J. Treasure, 146; L. Patterson, 153; V. Kilmartin, 156; M. Sampson, 157; C. Neate, L. Gardiner, 158; R. Bate, 162.
Men’s club championships (after two rounds):
“A” grade nett: M. Mackenzie, 145; N. Mitchell, 147; A. Jessup, 153; S. Jewell, 149; M. Stephenson, 148; M. Redenbach,
149; L. Krstic, 148; G. Thorpe, 157; C. Kerr, 161; T. Vandenhoff, 157; N. Sperti, 170.
“A” grade scratch: M. Mackenzie, N. Mitchell, 157; A. Jessup, 159; S. Jewell, 163; M. Stephenson, 164; M. Redenbach, 165; L. Krstic, 166; G. Thorpe, 171; C. Kerr, 173; T. Vandenhoff, 175; N. Sperti, 180.
“B” grade nett: T. Overstead, 134; J. Doyle, 145; P. Erwin, 148; K. Lloyd, 151; T. Mory, 153; M. Churches, 165; B. Campbell, 155; W. Bate, 156; S. Dawson, 162; M. Malcolm, 153; L. Piper, 173; M. Stagg, 159; D. Magee, 167.
“B” grade scratch: T. Overstead, 154; J. Doyle, 169; P. Erwin, 170; K. Lloyd, 171; T. Mory, 177; M. Churches, 187; B. Campbell, 191; W. Bate, S. Dawson, M. Malcolm, 192; L. Piper, M. Stagg, 199; D. Magee, 203.
“C” grade nett: M. Love, 149; J. Szabo, 158; D. Redenbach, 166; W. Kerton, 156; A. Glenton, 164; D. Heap, 173; N. Tomkins, 163; J. Delaney, 163; R. Krslin, 186.
“C” grade scratch: M. Love, 191; J. Szabo, 200; D. Redenbach, 210; W. Kerton, 212; A. Glenton, 216; D. Heap, 219; N. Tomkins, 225; J. Delaney, 229; R. Krslin, 276.
*** PARKRUN ***
BAIRNSDALE PARKRUN
March 21
1, C. Lestrange, 18.53; 2, D. Ashworth, 19.35; 3, Z. Tepper, 20.17; 4, S. Dubbeld, 20.22; 5, L. Tanner, 20.55; 6, J. Gorman, 21.07; 7, N. McConachy, 21.11; 8, T. Howell, 21.18; 9, O. Smeal, 22.50; 10, A. Busza, 23.26.
*** SHOOTING ***
2026 RIVIERA HIGH SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIP
at Bairnsdale Field and Game, March 10
125 students from 13 schools.
Winning school: Orbost Community College (Z. Kleinitz, M. Hederman, M. Farley, S. Gladstone, T. Gladstone).
Overall high gun: P. Horan, Sale Catholic College.
Over 15 boys: 1, C. Short, Sale Catholic College; 2, Z. Lynch
in shoot off, Nagle College; 3, N. Goranitis, Bairnsdale
Secondary College.
Under 15 boys: 1, C. Hall in shoot off, Sale Catholic College; 2, A. Peel, Nagle College; 3, T. Smith, Nagle College.
Over 15 girls: 1, Z. Kleinitz, Orbost Community College; 2,
B. Tangey, St Pauls Anglican Grammar; 3, I. Carpenter,
Gippsland Grammar.
Under 15 girls: 1, G. Derix, Maffra Secondary College; 2, P. Schroeter, Lavall Catholic College; 3, S. Ffrench in shoot off, Bairnsdale Secondary College.
*** TABLE TENNIS ***
BAIRNSDALE AND DISTRICT TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION
Monday Pennant
Round four: Raptors 6, 24 d Vultures 5, 21; Hawks 6,
24 d Harriers 5, 19; Owls 7, 23 d Falcons 4, 16; Eagles 11, 33 W/O Kites 0, 0.
Ladder: 1, Eagles, 39, 102; 2, Raptors, 29, 67; 3, Owls, 29, 60; 4, Buzzards, 28, 59; 5, Hawks, 27, 78; 6, Falcons, 23, 74; 7, Harriers, 21, 72; 8, Vultures, 20, 81; 9, Kites, 20, 35.
Wednesday Pennant
Round five: Falcons 6, 19 d Vultures 5, 19; Buzzards 7, 23 d Hawks 4, 17; Kites 9, 28 d Owls 2, 11.
Ladder: 1, Buzzards, 41, 92; 2, Falcons, 41, 84; 3, Kites,
40, 97; 4, Vultures, 37, 112; 5, Eagles, 25, 64; 6, Owls, 24, 57; 7, Hawks, 22, 90.
