WARNERS Bay Bulldogs have struck a late-season blow to Nelson Bay Marlins’ title aspirations in the AFL Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Men’s Cup series. The fifth-placed Bulldogs – celebrating the club’s 50th anniversary – tuned up for the finals with a classic 83-74 victory over the fourth-ranked Marlins last weekend at Dick Burwell […]

100 Pickleball players coming together for the ultimate rivalry. Photo: Sean Andrews. Players in action. Photo: Sean Andrews. MORE than 100 pickleball players took to the Tomaree Netball Courts on Sunday for a new competition bringing Port Stephens players together with their Sydney rivals. The inaugural Interclub Challenge was held on 30 August between the […]

NELSON Bay Marlins AFL men’s team is gathering momentum in the quest for premiership honours in the AFL Hunter Central Coast Senior Men’s Cup series. Having already locked up fourth spot, the in-form Marlins showed their champion qualities with a resounding 97-16 victory over Maitland Saints last weekend at Max McMahon Oval. They are now […]

LIFE is fascinating on the sporting front for Nelson Bay Rugby Club’s speed machine Jake Langsford. As the Gropers mount a serious challenge for this year’s Hunter Suburban Rugby Presidents Cup A Grade trophy, all eyes will be on the flying winger who has found a purple patch of form. The elusive Langsford has produced […]

NELSON Bay Gropers’ first grade rugby team is on the Hunter Suburban Presidents Cup A Grade premiership prowl. After a three-year hiatus, the established Port Stephens-based club is ready to bring the coveted championship trophy back to the region. In what is shaping as an epic contest, Michael Squires’ hungry Gropers will lock horns with […]

NELSON Bay touch football wizards Michael Lennon and Martin Shiner will don the green and gold on the international stage at this year’s Asia Pacific Seniors Touch Cup in Japan. The experienced duo have gained selection in the Australian Mens 55s Emus team that will compete at the upcoming Cup tournament in Utsunomiya, the capital […]

MEDOWIE Marauders’ father-son duo of Jack and Dwayne Fleming are set to etch their names in the Hunter Suburban Rugby record books.             The pair are poised for premiership honours in the B Grade Patrons Shield after helping the Medowie club advance to the trophy decider with a 13-10 triumph over Singleton Bulls in last Saturday’s […]

FOR Gary Lucas, Parkrun is about much more than running. It is about volunteering, meeting people and seeing others enjoying themselves. On 2 August at Fingal Bay Parkrun, Gary reached a milestone he had been working towards for some time, completing his 100th walk/run and 100th volunteer session. Gary moved to Port Stephens in 2019 […]

SALAMANDER Bay golf sensation Lachlan Pearson is eyeing off more success at the upcoming Special Olympics National Games in Melbourne. The gifted 17-year- old schoolboy will represent Team NSW at golf in his debut National Games and if recent form is any guide he is well in the mix for tournament gold. Rising star Lachlan, […]

NELSON Bay first grade men’s rugby team faces ther moment of truth in this Saturday’s Hunter Suburban Presidents Cup preliminary final against Singleton Bulls. It has proved a season of blood, sweat and tears for Michael Squires’ much-vaunted Gropers as they prepare for a second-chance saloon clash with their traditional rivals. A berth in the […]