Talented local ladies cricketer Jemma Astley is waiting to hear whether she has been selected to tour England in March with the Australian indigenous ladies cricket team.
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Jemma recently went into a nine day camp with the Australian team, which included a game against the Queensland state team.
Jemma continues to rack up the kilometres in her chosen sport, playing in the Sydney competition on Sunday.
At Mark Taylor Oval, Jemma scored 40 runs for northern districts in their narrow loss to Gordon.
The gifted all-rounder continues to impress.
Father Craig, a stalwart of Nelson Bay Cricket Club, is helping with her coaching and development.
Fingal Bay Rugby League Club’s successful season was celebrated at their presentation night on Saturday, October 7.
At the Newcastle Hunter Rugby League awards held the same night, Bomboras coach Bo Earl was voted coach of the year across the entire competition.
Bo did a magnificent job as player-coach for the Bomboras, taking them from B-grade premiers to A-grade premiers, building a tight-knit group that wanted to play for one another and showed commitment and tenacity across the season.
Award winners for the Bomboras presentation night were: Isaac Upton (best back), Cameron Scully (best and fairest) and Ash Graf (coaches’ award).
Ben Schnieder collected the players’ player award and, after a big season, best forward.
Nelson Bay Golf Club will host a junior tournament and family day on Sunday, October 22.
For boys and girls, the event will see stroke and handicap for 15 to 17 year olds, 12 to 14 years age group and an under-12 division over 18 holes.
The cadets will also have a six hole competition.
The cost for junior competitors is $30 and includes golf, morning tea, drink and lunch.
The cadets receive the same package for $20.
The day is part of the Jack Newton Junior Foundation calendar.
The day will also include jumping castle and barbecues.
Entries close October 18. Contact golf pro Warren Moses on 4981 1132.