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Captain Phil takes out Hunter Shield

A total of 26 Upper Hunter veterans played for the Col Hunter Shield on Tuesday in honour of an esteemed former treasurer.

Sun shines on Luke Hughes Memorial Golf Day

BY ALEX TIGANI

A total of 56 golfers gathered at Singleton last Friday to unite for a special cause.

Squash Open Night this Monday

Rob Quayle, Scott McCarthy and Grant Farrar stood proud on Monday evening moments after claiming their 2020 title at the Singleton Heights Squash Club.

Old Boys gather for working bee

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton Greyhounds past players boss Neil Hassett has praised those who attended the club’s working bee in wet conditions on NRL grand final eve.

Cleaver’s clean-sheets

BY ALEX TIGANI

It took Singleton goal-keeper Corey Cleaver 19 games to claim his first clean-sheet in season 2019.

Snooker and Billiards Club to grow in 2021

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Muswellbrook Workers Snooker and Billiards Club has been dealt two cruel blows in 2020.

Bulls defeat powerhouse Belltrees

BY ALEX TIGANI

Upper Hunter District Cricket Association heavyweight Gavin Newton Smith guided his side to a satisfying victory over Belltrees on Saturday.

Barner brothers bask in glory

BY ALEX TIGANI

Muswellbrook brothers Joel and Jake Barner guided their club to long awaited championship glory on Saturday evening.

Memories that last forever

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton Strikers senior club president Todd Geddes summed up his club’s fairytale grand final and celebrations in six words.

The season that almost did not happen

BY ALEX TIGANI

On Sunday morning I picked up the third issue of this newspaper (dated on Friday, July 17), sat down and smiled when reflecting on the opening line of the back-page story.

Paterson the new top cat

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Muswellbrook Cats will enter 2021 with a new look committee.

Finals campaign comes to an end

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Pokolbin Reds were unable to qualify for this Saturday’s grand final.

Umpire Borg selected for grand final

BY ALEX TIGANI

Ashley Borg thought his local AFL umpiring career was closing to an end two years ago.

A grand final 28 years in the making

BY ALEX TIGANI

For the first time in 28 years the Singleton Strikers will be playing in the Northern League One grand final.

Brilliance from Bates duo

BY ALEX TIGANI

Applause echoed across Bateau Bay when AFL Northern NSW general manager Simon Smyth announced Kalani Bates as the best on ground medallist of the grand final.

Thompson claims a thriller

BY ALEX TIGANI

One of the closest finishes of the week took place in Muswellbrook on Monday.

Cavanough emotional after famous win

BY ALEX TIGANI

Scone trainer Brett Cavanough remained as cool as his refrigerated setting ahead of his Kosciusko win on Saturday.

Chad’s title for the family

BY ALEX TIGANI

Chad Vesper claimed his third Singleton Club Championship title on Sunday.

Roosterettes make history

BY ALEX TIGANI

It has been six days since the Singleton Roosterettes claimed their first senior premiership in club history.

Slade signs on for 2021

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton Strikers first grade coach Brendan Slade has signed on for the 2021 Northern League One season following a successful campaign this year.

The Three Amigos Aim For Glory

BY ALEX TIGANI

Close friends Cameron White, Hayden Nicol and Joseph Civello will lead their sides to historic finals this Saturday.

Bates farewell tour

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton’s second grade men’s side pulled off a win for the ages last week.

Blow before finals

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Roosters look to welcome back names such as reigning Davey medal winner Andrew Scott, Sam Brasington and Luke Draper. However they will be without Cameron Saunders.

Roosters and Roosterettes make the semi-finals

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Roosters will commence their finals campaign this weekend.

Pickers claim the Presidents Cup

BY ALEX TIGANI

Maitland Picker James Bradley has scored the opening try of many games in his career.

Back to the finals

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Greta Branxton Colts thought that their season had come to an end.

Geddes’ last dance

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton Strikers senior club president Todd Geddes has been over the moon to see his first-grade line-up make its long-awaited return.

Strikers break the drought

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Strikers will make history this Saturday when they host Kahibah in their first final since 2004.

Aqua golf surges in popularity

BY ALEX TIGANI

Kieran McMahon has been associated with Pokolbin’s Aqua Golf for 20 years.

Peters claims fifth Vets Cup

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton veteran’s golfer Bob Peters captured his fifth men’s club championship title last week.

Stewart claims singles three-peat

BY ALEX TIGANI

There is no stopping Jason Stewart at the age of 40.

Search is on for female cricketers

BY ALEX TIGANI

Teenager Stevie Boldery is counting down the days until junior cricket returns.

Success for locals at Denman Cup

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton jockey Aaron Bullock added the title of Coolmore Denman Cup winner to his long list of achievements on Monday.

Greyhounds add to coaching staff

BY ALEX TIGANI

The countdown to the return of Group 21 continues.

Anderson eyes another title

BY HARRY MULHOLLAND

Reigning Singleton Show Campdraft champion Mitch Anderson looked set to reclaim his crown in 2020.

Bradley to guide Maitland to glory

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Maitland Pickers are one game away from premiership glory.

Rams prepare for grand final

BY ALEX TIGANI

Three premiership victories may be celebrated at Muswellbrook’s Olympic Park in 24 hours’ time.

Colts aim for double

The Greta Branxton Colts will aim for a premiership double when playing host to two Hunter Valley Combined Competitions grand finals tomorrow.

A win for Will this Sunday

BY ALEX TIGANI

Unfortunately, Maitland’s season has already had a blemish.

Maitland’s secret weapon

BY ALEX TIGANI

Both head coach Matt Lantry and his assistant Jye Bayley have praised their new strength and conditioning coach Oliver Moody for his efforts throughout 2020.

Milestone for Trickey and Williams

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton Roosters Owen Trickey and Tyson Williams celebrated their 50th club games with another win on Sunday in soggy conditions.

Warriors aim for 10-0 record

Singleton’s local AFL junior success continued under lights at Maitland last Thursday when the Warriors celebrated a 36-point victory in the under-15 clash.

Roosters and Roosterettes qualify for finals

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Roosters will hope to consolidate their spot in the top three of the AFL Black Diamond Cup ladder after securing their place in the finals.

Bastick guides side to glory

BY ALEX TIGANI

After a tight opening half, Comprint Solutions did enough to hold off the Firebirds in the Muswellbrook Netball Association’s A Grade grand final on Saturday.