Just when you thought it was safe to think Camden Campbelltown Ghosts had turned the corner this season they have another massive batting collapse. This time it was against UNSW in the penultimate round of the 2020-21 season. It’s true that the conditions were difficult at Raby Sports Complex, with showers in the morning of the match and the night before. Indeed the start of play was delight by a shower across Raby, so it definitely was not a day for batting at the foot of the Scenic Hills last Saturday. Campbelltown won the toss and invited the visitors to… Read more »
Macarthur FC head coach Ante Milicic may not agree, but when you’re on the road, one out of two ain’t bad. After a 4-1 thumping at Ballarat against Western United last week, the Bulls bounced back to win 1-0 against reigning premiers Sydney FC at Kogarah yesterday afternoon. Milicic may agree with the above sentiment if his boys can make it two out of three when they hit the road once again and head north to the Central Coast to take on the Mariners next Monday, March 8 in Gosford. At present this would make it a top of the… Read more »
Rep honours: Ethan Nicholls and Ethan Brooks. No year has tested athletes as much as 2020, the pandemic and restrictions making it challenging to maintain focus on the path to achieving their sporting dreams. South West Sydney Academy of Sport CEO Gerry Knights says that development pathways going into a forced recess curtailed the opportunity of athletes to demonstrate their skills, determination and fitness. “But this is also a time where the tough and strong-willed shine through,’’ says Mr Knight. He said a case in point was a handful of aspiring young hockey athletes. Mr Knights is known as Mr… Read more »
The East Campbelltown Eagles will play Mounties in the 2014 NSW Rugby League Sydney Shield grand final at Allianz Stadium next Sunday, September 28, from 10.30am. The mighty Eagles defeated minor premiers Peninsula Seagulls 27- 20 in Saturday’s grand final qualifier at Lidcombe Oval to move a step closer toRead more »
IT’S one of the best club cricket grounds in Sydney so it’s no surprise Raby Sports Complex – or Raby Oval as most locals know it – has been selected to host the cricket component of the 2014 Australian University Games. Since its inception in 1993, the Australian University GamesRead more »
It wasn’t the start they were looking for, especially at Campbelltown Stadium, but the Wanderers’ W-League round one 4-1 loss to Canberra on Sunday will serve as a reminder how tough the competition will be this season for this young team. Bright light for the Wanderers, Demi Koulizakis scored offRead more »
Picton Magpies beat the Mittagong Lions 36-4 in the 2014 Group 6 grand final in Victoria Park today to make it back to back premierships. A large and vocal crowd was in attendance under fine and warm skies, as Mittagong attempted to return serve after last year’s heartbreaking loss toRead more »
East Campbelltown Eagles have defeated Wentworthville Magpies 34-30 in the first semi final of the Sydney Shield NSWRL competition. It means The Eagles have earned the week off and will play either Mounties or the Peninsula in a fortnight’s time for a spot in the 2014 Sydney Shield Grand Final.Read more »
Last year’s premiers Bonnyrigg White Eagles won’t defend their Mens 1 title after being eliminated on Sunday. Sydney Olympic won a penalty shootout 5-4, even with the disadvantage of going second, after the match against the White Eagles had ended 1-1 despite 120 thrilling, absorbing minutes. Taiga Soeda, Dimitri Hatzimouratis,Read more »
Victoria Park, Picton will host this year’s Group Six grand finals this Sunday, with the Picton Magpies to take on the Mittagong Lions in first grade at 3.15pm. The Magpies advanced to the grand final after a tough 28-18 win over Camden Rams in the weekend’s preliminary final. In theRead more »
The Western Sydney Wanderers came back from a goal down to beat Al Jazira today 2-1 in the IPIC Championship in Abu Dhabi. Goals from Iacopo La Rocca and Kwabena Appiah earned the win following Jucilei’s opener. But despite the result, the tournament title went to Al Jazira on goalRead more »
This Sunday’s NSW Women’s 1 grand final between Macarthur Rams and Football NSW Institute will be streamed live from Lambert Park via www.footballnsw.com.au/events. This is a first for women’s football in this state. Football NSW have teamed up with Central Coast company VPA Productions to provide a live stream optionRead more »
It is a do or die weekend in the penultimate round of the IGA National Premier League NSW Mens 1 soccer competition. With Blacktown City having safely secured their passage through to the grand final on September 14 at Sydney United Sports Centre, it is now up to Bonnyrigg WhiteRead more »
The East Campbelltown Eagles have qualified for the 2014 Sydney Shield finals series after overcoming Burwood North Ryde United 40-30 on the weekend in the final round of home and away matches. It means the first semi final will pit Campbelltown against Wentworthville, this Saturday, September 6 at Ringrose Park,Read more »
Mittagong is the first team through to the Group Six Rugby League Grand Final, after a solid win over Camden on Sunday afternoon at The Oaks. Players had perfect conditions to play in, although rain during the week had softened the surface, making footing difficult for both sides. The LionsRead more »
