[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he epicentre of AFL in the Macarthur region officially moved from Campbelltown to Camden on the weekend.
Once upon a time it was the Campbelltown Blues who ruled the roost in the region, but now it’s time for the boys from Camden to shine.
And the Camden Cats look set to fly the AFL flag high if their first game in the big league is any guide.
The Cats blitzed Western Suburbs Magpies 142-84 at Fairfax Reserve, after kicking 22 goals and 10 behinds, while the visitors managed just 12 goals and 12 behinds.
The locals were always in control, despite the visitors trying their best to spoil the party.
Our newest AFL representatives in AFL Sydney Premier Division competition never looked like losing over the four quarters in front of a large crowd and a number of VIPs, including Mayor Lara Symkowiak and Camden MP Chris Patterson.
So it’s one out of one for the Cats after round one, but the question is can they keep growling all season.
We’ll keep our fingers crossed for them.
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It’s been around 30 years between drinks but Campbelltown Golf Club have finally broken their pennants drought.
Campbelltown’s division 4 major pennant team defeated Brighton Lakes Golf Club 4-3 in Sunday’s final at Terrey Hills in what was an “awesome effort’’.
In the semi finals, Campbelltown’s lead trio of Robert Bruce, Sean MC Cartan and Peter King all scored vital wins in their battle against Northbridge.
Clayton Mancell had the result of the day, a 5 and 3 victory, which sealed the contest 4.5 matches to 2.5.
Contested from February to April, the Metropolitan Major Pennant competition is open to all Sydney metropolitan golf clubs affiliated with Golf NSW.
Major Pennant is a contest between two clubs of seven individual matches played over 18 holes of match play without the benefit of handicap.
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In rugby league news, the East Campbelltown Eagles had a massive season launch at Waminda Oval over the weekend.
Unfortunately, their Sydney Shield first grade kicked off the season with a close loss to the Asquith Magpies 24 – 22.
But this did not stop the club from celebrating fielding 29 teams this season, from the under 6s to Sydney Shield, including a women’s open side, who defeated the Minto Cobras.
