PORT Stephens pickleball identities Debbie Black and Kim Fletcher are renowned for their on-court prowess on the northern NSW circuit. The pair have achieved a wealth of success in both the singles and doubles formats on tour – collecting an assortment of medals and titles to earn legendary status. Local hero Debbie remains one of […]
Nelson Bay Marlins remain a force in the AFL Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Mens Cup despite a thrilling 64-59 loss to third-placed Killarney Vale Bombers last weekend. Photo: Courtesy Mat Spillard Photography.
NELSON Bay Marlins showed pundits that they are right in the AFL Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Mens Cup finals mix after an enthralling five-point loss to Killarney Vale Bombers at Dick Burwell Oval last weekend. The third-ranked Bombers edged out a spirited Marlins lineup 9.10 (64) to 8.11 (59) in a crackerjack duel […]
Nelson Bay’s under-13 representative netball squad features a mix of talented all-round athletes for this weekend’s Junior State Netball titles in Sydney.
ATHLETICISM and versatility best describe this year’s Nelson Bay under-13 years representative netball squad. On the eve of the 2026 HART Junior State Netball Titles in Sydney, the team is preparing for an intensive three days of elite competition featuring the finest young netball talent in NSW. Under the guidance of experienced mother-daughter coaching duo […]
Nelson Bay Marlins’ Under 16s women’s tackle team have consolidated second spot in the Hunter Junior League division three competition this season.
SPURRED on by a record three women’s tackle teams in the Hunter Junior League this season, the Nelson Bay Marlins club continues to make huge strides. Ben Whaler and Trent Colley’s all-conquering under 14 Marlins remain undefeated after seven rounds in the division three series while Murray Small’s under 16s lineup is entrenched in second […]
Nelson Bay’s talented under-12 representative netballers are set to compete at their first NSW State Junior Netball championships in Sydney. Pictured, from left, are Jacinta Scott, Sailor Jenkins, twins Bella Edwards and Gemma Edwards, Willow Earnshaw, Emily Noble, Olivia Morgan, Mia Petrellis, Faith Karas and Amarli Buckton.
TEN outstanding netball prospects from Nelson Bay will realise a dream this weekend when they compete at their first-ever Junior State Netball Championships in Sydney. All eyes will be on the emerging under-12s outfit as they test their skills against the best junior netballers in NSW at the Narellan Sports Hub courts. Under the guidance […]
Nelson Bay’s boom rugby fullback Liam Pietrasek has proved a standout in the Hunter Suburban Rugby competition this season. He is pictured with headgear igniting the Gropers’ backline in a recent victory over Cooks Hill Brown Snakes.
ROOKIE Nelson Bay fullback Liam Pietrasek is the name on everyone’s lips on the Hunter Suburban Rugby scene. The 18-year-old local junior has captured the imagination of seasoned pundits with dynamic displays for the resurgent Gropers in the Presidents Cup Mens first grade competition. After a brief stint earlier this year with Sydney club West […]
Northern Hawks’ first-grade rugby league team suffered a 17-12 loss to Central Butcher Boys in Denton Engineering Cup action last Sunday at St John Oval.
NORTHERN Hawks’ first-grade rugby league team has been rocked by a serious hand injury to tireless lock forward and inspirational skipper Luke Higgins. The industrious Higgins was forced from the field with a dislocated finger and suspected fracture during the Hawks’ 17-12 loss to Central Charlestown Butcher Boys in the Newcastle Rugby League Denton Engineering […]
Connor Metcalfe celebrates a goal against Turkey. Photo: EPA/BOB FRID
AUSTRALIA’S World Cup round-of-32 clash with Egypt is personal for some of the Socceroos’ stars, including attacker Connor Metcalfe. Connor Metcalfe has already had Egypt ruin one of his football dreams. So the Socceroos attacker has no plans of letting the north African nation bring Australia’s World Cup journey to an end. Australia’s senior international […]
Vice-President Marty Quirke presents the trophy to winner Frank Orton
Vice-President Marty Quirke presents the trophy to winner Frank Orton Semi-finalists (left to right): Prue Patterson, Bryce Patterson, Barry Elliott and Frank Orton. THOMPSON Trophy C Grade The Nelson Bay Croquet Club’s intraclub Thompson Trophy C Grade competition was held on Sunday 14th June 2026. 14 members entered the competition which is for Golf Croquet […]
Northern Hawks first-grade rugby league players observed a minute’s silence before the recent Kurri Kurri clash in memory of Fletcher Myers’ late grandfather Les Nowlan. Photo: Glenn Bell, Northern Hawks.
NORTHERN Hawks strike weapon Fletcher Myers was a player on a mission at the Lakeside Sporting Complex in Raymond Terrace last weekend. The former South Sydney centre produced a classy two try performance in the Hawks’ 32-8 victory over Macquarie Scorpions in the Newcastle Rugby League Denton Cup series, then saluted the skies in an […]
