

Random goals hand Denley defeat
It took three dodgy goals to split the two sides near the top of the C-Grade competition on Sunday, Waratah Wanderers in 2nd place and Denley Moor now sitting in fifth. With Denley missing a number of key players, neither side could find the net in the first half before a mixed-up collision between the Denley keeper, defender Chris Cameron and attacking tahs forward saw a random ball sail skyward before bending into the goal. Both sides had their chances as the second half be


United too strong for Mariners in C-Grade
Barnstoneworth United hit the 2nd leg of a three game away stretch when they took on Waratah Mariners at Waratahs sports ground on Sunday. United, the C grade competition leaders, barely managed to scrape a team together with mid season injuries and absences taking their toll. The young Waratah Mariners outfit, led by the experienced Wayne Penrose and Jason Bargwanna hit the ground running and controlled the match from the opening whistle. Mariners were rewarded with the open


Brighouse bye blues, blunt Brabham blockbuster
After two weeks off, including a bye and a deferred match, Brighouse faced off against Millthorpe Tigers at Jack Brabham Park in round 12 of the ODFA C Grade competition. Millthorpe were coming off a stinging 5-0 loss to Denley Moor the previous week. In their first encounter earlier this season, the Tigers bested Brighouse 3-1 and on Saturday that history repeated itself. Despite Brighouse taking an early lead with the opening goal, Millthorpe responded ruthlessly to go to t


Late goal gives Beyond Blue win
In 4th place on the B-Grade table, Barnstoneworth Beyond Blue just held on this week, scoring a late goal to defeat Saints Stars 1-nil. Saints controlled the game from the beginning due to a disappointing start from Barnies. “We put pressure on ourselves at the start, there was zero communication and our passes were sloppy, not finding feet at all,” Barnies midfielder Joshua Forrest-White said. “Eventually, we started to connect some passes and worked ourselves into the game.


Rangers bounce back after red-card set back
Barnstoneworth Rangers are keeping the pressure on the top of the table in B-Grade after a solid 6-3 win over Ex-Services Bobcats on Saturday. The opening minutes saw Rangers take plenty of shots at the goal and the sky, and found the net early, but Ex-services were keen to fire back and did. Rangers manager Tori Worboys said the side suffered a key set back as the first half drew to a close. “With about 10 minutes before half time Rangers coped a controversial red card, “ To


Short-handed Saints battling in A-Grade
Barnies Saints struggled through the first half with only 10 men on Saturday for their A-Grade clash against Waratah United. Already two goals down, Saints managed to pull one back through Ben Sims just before halftime. Saints captain Ash Honeysett was pleased his side lifted after the break. “We managed to get an 11th man at half time, Ash Honeysett said, “and our second half was much better. “We created some good chances that forced some top saves from the Tahs keeper, but


Barnies United back to form in A-Grade
Barnstoneworth United turned around some mixed form of late with a solid 3-0 win over Barnies FC in a club derby on Saturday. United have now firmed in 2nd place on the table, with FC in 3rd. UnIted came out with more focus on Saturday and they had to against a FC side that has notched some great results lately. The opener came when Kynan Lane produced a vicious strike from distance that took both the FC keeper and defence by surprise. United coach Chris Jacobs was pleased by


C-Grade United's win boosts confidence
After a couple of losses on the trot in C-Grade, Barnstoneworth United were keen to steady the ship and maintain their position on top of the table against an improving Waratah Eagles outfit on Saturday. Mick Carpenter thought he had scored his first for the year when he let go a thunderous rocket, only to be denied by the cross bar. Striker Glenn Harpley was hand to volley home the deflection. HANG ON : Yes, Yes, Barnie-cam was not at the game, Yes, it's an old photo.. Warat


Denley jump to early lead over Tigers
Two early goals gave Denley Moor the advantage in their clash with the Millthorpe Tigers on Sunday in C-Grade. A shot from Phil Bennett delivered the opener before he backed up to put a deflected corner away to make it two. A cracking shot from Denley defender Cino Kurian and another successful duel with the keeper from Denley winger Harley Smith made it 4-0 at the break. Tigers came out after the break pressuring the Denley defence. Striker Roy Davis was unlucky not to score


Rangers too good for CYMS rivals
Saturday's round was the first time 2nd-placed Barnies Rangers had faced CYMS Pink this season in the B-Grade comp, with some history between players who were once team mates. CYMS came out of the gate fast, applying serious pressure to the Barnies defensive line. Rangers took a while to find their feet and Pink took advantage, scoring the opening goal. Two goals from Dylan Halls saw Rangers hit the front soon after but some panic and mis-communication gave CYMS the equaliser