All roads will lead to the Grand Boulder this afternoon as the Goldfields 8 Ball Association hosts its winter Grand Finals.

In Thursday nights 1^st Division prelim finals, the Star and Garter Pirates advanced into the Grand Final with a decisive victory over the Country Club Cobra’s, while in the 2^nd Division, the Gala Warriors won a tight match over a gallant Main Reef Breakers.

In todays 1^st Division Grand Final, the two dominant sides all winter, the Grand Trolley Boys and the Star and Garter Pirates clash, in what has the ingredients to being an Epic.

The Trolley Boys finished the season as minor premiers and advanced straight to the final after winning the 2^nd Semi final.

The teams clashed 4 times during the home and away season with the results being 2 each.

The Trolley Boys have been the yardstick of local 8 Ball in recent times, having won 2 of the last 3 winter and 5 of the last 6 summer flags, while the Pirates, whose last winter premiership was back in 2016, will be eyeing off the Winter / Summer double.

With both side oozing with class and batting deep within their line-ups, picking a winner is a complete guess, with maybe luck determining the winner.

Like the 1^st Division, the two standout sides of the 2^nd Division will battle it out for premiership glory when the Grand Workers and Gala Warriors clash.

Little separated the sides during the home and away season, with the last match of the season determining the minor premiership, which was eventually won by the Workers.

They then followed up in the 2^nd Semi, winning in fine style, while the Warriors bounced back in the preliminary final, to earn themselves a tilt at today’s premiership.

While most experts expect this to go to the wire, the Workers edge in experience and the carrot of claiming back-to-back titles, may just be enough to see them once again raise the premiership cup.

The 1^st Division final is scheduled for a 3.30pm start, while the 2^nd Division final will commence at 4pm with the trophy presentation to be held after the completion of matches.

Grand Final spots are up for grabs in both the 1^st and 2^nd Divisions tonight, as the Goldfields 8 Ball Association’s prelim finals are held.

In last week’s 1^st Division 2^nd Semi-final, minor premiers the Grand Trolley Boys booked their spot in the Saturday’s grand final after defeating the Star and Garter Pirates 13-9.

After jumping to an early lead, the Trolley Boys controlled the match from there, with the victory giving them the chance of defending last year’s flag.

In the 1^st Semi, the Country Club Cobra’s premiership aspirations continued to gain momentum after a come from behind 13-11 triumph over a gallant Tower side.

After trailing for most of the match, the Cobra’s class eventually shone through in the later stages, winning 5 of the last 6 games, to wear down the Jokers.

In 2^nd Division action, the Grand Workers dream of back-to-back premierships looked in good stead, as they cruised into Saturday’s Grand Final defeating the Gala Warriors 9-7.

After suffering a mid-season slump, all looked forgotten, as the minor premiers lead from the start and while the Warriors, stay close enough to threaten, the Workers never looked in danger and will enter Saturday’s final as firm Favourites.

In the 1^st Semi-final, the Country Club Baller’s winter campaign came to a halt, when they were sent marching by the Main Reef Breakers, who looked in 2^nd gear on their way to a 9-4 demolition.

In tonight’s 1^st Division Prelim final, the Pirates clash with the Cobra’s, in a repeat of last season’s Summer Grand Final.

After the Cobra’s took the points in the teams opening clash, the Pirates then took control, winning the next 3 matches.

While the Cobra’s will enter tonight’s clash confident of victory, the Pirates will be aware of their recent domination over the Cobra’s and while the scoreboard is expected to be close all night, the Pirates are expected to be able to win the required number of frames and progress onto Saturday’s big dance.

In the 2^nd Division, the Gala Warriors and Main Reef Breakers will put everything on the line, as they battle it out for a spot in Saturday’s final.

The Warriors have been one of the success stories of the winter, finishing in 2^nd spot, while the Breakers second half of the season, sees them as one of the form teams.

In their clashes during the home and away season, the Warriors prevailed in two of the three clashes.

While most 8 Ball experts believe this could go down to the wire, the Gala Warriors have made their home table a fortress, having lost their only once all season and along with having had a more consistent year, they should be able to progress into the Grand Final.

After the completion of last weeks home and away season, 8 Ball action is expected to heat up tonight, as the Goldfields 8 Ball Association’s opening round of winter finals commences.

In the first Division, a direct route into next weekend’s Grand Final will be the reward for the winner when Minor premiers the Grand Trolley Boys play host to the Star and Garter Pirates.

Both sides have been the dominant teams over the past few seasons, with the Trolley Boys being defending winter premiers, while the Pirates will be eyeing off the Summer / Winter premiership double.

The Trolley Boys finished the season with a 13-3 win/loss record, with two of their defeats being at the hands of the Pirates, while the Pirates season ended with a 12-4 record.

With little separating the sides in their season clashes, with 3 of the 4 matches Ending in 13-12 finishes, picking a winner is a complete guess, with a bit of luck maybe deciding the winner.

In the 1^st Semi-final, the Country Club Cobra’s clash with the Tower Jokers, with the loser to exit the premiership race.

While the Cobra’s season was full of inconsistencies, they did have the Jokers measure, defeating them on all 4 occasions and based upon that stat alone, the Cobra’s should be extending their season for at least another week.

An invitation straight to the Grand final is also the prize on offer for the winner of the Grand Workers and Gala Warriors in the 2^nd Division.

The Workers were the dominant side earlier in the system, winning their opening 9 games of the season, before hitting a form slump, losing 3 of their next 4.

But like all good sides, the Workers rebounded winning their last 2 matches to claim the minor premiership.

The Gala Warriors consolidated their position in the top 2 with a solid winter campaign, that saw them finish with a 11-4 win/loss record, albeit losing their last two matches to close off their season.

In their 3 clashes during the season, the Workers held sway winning two of the 3 and will enter tonight’s match as favourites and with an edge in experience, they are expected to win enough games to advance directly to the big dance and get the opportunity to defend last season’s flag.

It’s mothballs for the loser, as the Main Reef Breakers and Country Club Ballers lock horns in the 1^st Semi-final.

In the 3 home and away clashes during the season, the Main Reef Breakers won on all occasions and having that in the back of their mind and playing at home, the Breakers are expected to continue onto next week’s preliminary final.

The Grand Final is scheduled for Saturday 30^th August.

The Goldfields 8 Ball Associations winter 8 Ball home and away season concludes tonight, with the upcoming finals series to commence next week.

In the 1^st Division, defending premiers the Grand Trolley Boys, will be trying to complete the domestic season as minor premiers when they clash with the Grand Rack and Sack, knowing a victory will see them finish on top of the ladder.

With the top 4 spots and positions guaranteed, the Star and Garter Pirates will be looking at finishing the season strongly in preparation for next week’s 2^nd semi-final match against the Trolley Boys, when they host the Tower Jokers, who will be looking at taking winning form into next week’s 1^st semi-final against the Country Club Cobra’s who have tonight’s bye.

In 2^nd Division action, the minor premiership and home ground advantage for next week’s 2^nd semi-final will be the reward for winner of tonight’s clash between the Grand Workers and Gala Warriors.

With both sides having an 11-3 win/loss record and already being locked into next weeks final, both teams will be at full strength for tonight’s match and will be looking at taking winning from and home ground advantage into next week.

With ladder positions being complete, 3^rd placed Main Reef Breakers will take on the 4^th placed Country Club Ballers, with the sides due to clash again next week in the knockout 1^st semi-final, while the Gala Gladiators and Grand Mafia will be looking at finishing the season on a winning note when they lock horns at the Gala.

The Grand Final is scheduled to be played on Saturday 30^th August.

While the Gala Warriors status as the “ quiet achievers “ has held them in good stead throughout the winter season, there’s suddenly a lot of noise around them, after last week’s defeat of the Gala Gladiators, which now sees them as clear ladder leaders in the Goldfields 8 Ball Associations 2^nd Division and the form team of the competition.

After making steady improvement last season, the Warriors have taken their game to the next level, on the back of a 11-2 win/loss record.

Defending premiers the Grand Workers recent form slump continued, after being defeated by the Main Reef.

After starting the season winning their opening 9 games, the Workers have dropped 3 of their last 4 games, while the Grand Mafia caused an upset by proving too strong for the Country Club Ballers.

In 1^st Division matches last week, the Star and Garter Pirates consolidated their top 2 spot, with a 14-11 win over the Country Club Cobra’s, while the Tower Jokers ended the Grand Rack and Sack’s finals ambitions, after a come from behind victory.

With only 2 weeks of games remaining before the upcoming finals series, interest remains in both divisions as to final ladder positions.

In tonight’s 2^nd division matches, most interest will be around the Gala, as the Warriors face another big game test, as they host the Main Reef Breakers, who have won 4 of their last 5 matches.

In 1^st Division action, the Country Club’s push for a top 2 finish, will be tested tonight, as they face the Grand Trolley Boys, while the Pirates will be on high alert of an all-out assault from the Grand Rack and Sack, who will be looking at salvaging something out of a disappointing.

The Country Club Cobra’s bid for a top 2 finish was further enhanced, after a 13-12 victory over the Tower Jokers in last weeks round of 1^st Division 8 Ball.

While a lot of the winter focus has been around top sides, the Grand Trolley Boys and Star and Garter Pirates, the Cobra’s have been quietly going about their business, with last weeks win now seeing them only percentage behind the 2^nd placed Pirates.

Defending premiers the Trolley Boys bid to finish the season as minor premiers, gained further momentum after a nail-biting 13-12 win over the Star and Garter Pirates.

After an up and down start to the season, the Trolley Boys look in fine shape leading into the finals, with the victory being their 10^th in their last 11 matches.

In 2^nd Division matches, the Grand Workers found winning form again with an impressive victory over the Grand Mafia, the Gala Warriors extended their winning sequence to 5 after dismantling the Main Reef Breakers, while the Country Club Ballers did enough to bank the points against the Gala Gladiators.

In tonight’s action, 2^nd spot is up for grabs in the 1^st Division, when the Pirates host the Cobra’s, while the Tower Jokers can lock in a finals spot by taking care of the Rack and Sack.

2^nd Division interest will centre around the Grand Boulder, as the Main Reef Breakers will look to bounce back from last week’s defeat when they tackle the Grand Workers, while it’s Derby night at the Gala when the Gladiators and Warriors clash for in-house bragging rights.

Jasely Dimer’s status as one of the leading 8 ball players in the region, was re-affirmed last weekend, where he successfully   defended his Goldfields Open Singles title , defeating Bill Conroy in the final 7-5

With games being tied at 5 all, Dimer eventually took control, winning the next 2 games for a hard-fought victory.

Dimer’s back-to-back victories, elevated him into rare air of players having won the event in consecutive years.

Dax Wasley’s victories in 2011 and 2012 were matched by Ron Brown’s wins in 05 and 06, having also won the event in 2000 and 01, while Bill Halligan’s 3-peat between 1979 and 1981 remains as the only player in the history of the event to win in 3 consecutive years.

Dimer was the stand-out performer on the way to the title, having dropped only 4 games heading into the grand final and was a popular winner amongst his peers.

While having to settle for the runner’s up mantle, Conroy’s performance throughout the day was equally impressive and lost no admirers, before just falling short in the final.

Making up the top 4 were Dean Curry and Justin Campbell.

Meanwhile in local domestic competition, top sides the Grand Trolley Boys and Country Club Cobra’s banked premiership points over the Tower Jokers and Grand Rack and Sack respectively, while in the 2^nd Division, alarm bells were heard ringing out of the Country Club, when the Baller’s came from behind to defeat the Grand Workers 9-8, to hand the Workers consecutive defeats, after starting the season winning their first 9 matches.

Gala Warriors victory over the Grand Mafia elevated them to equal top, while the Main Reef Breakers kept in touch with the top 2, after proving too strong for the Gala Gladiators.

In tonight’s matches, top spot is up for grabs when the Trolley Boys and Pirates clash in the 1^st Division, while 2^nd spot is the reward for the winner of the 2^nd division clash between the Main Reef Breakers and Gala Warriors.

The Goldfields 8 Ball Associations blue ribbon event will be held this weekend when the Goldfields Open Singles is conducted.

With an honour board littered with current and former champions, the stakes will be high when the regions best players hit the felt, hoping to etch their own name into the event’s wonderful history.

The event was initially dominated between 1979 and 1981, when the late and great Bill Halligan made the event his own, winning 3 consecutive titles.

The 90’s and mid 2000’s was owned by Ron Brown, who claimed the event on 6 occasions, those years being 1990,97,2001,02,05 and 06, while 30 years ago, Jeff Delbridge’s name was engraved onto the trophy in 1995.

In recent years, Dax Wasley has lifted the trophy on 3 occasions, those being in 2009, 11 and 12, while the rest of the spoils have been shared equally between Brody Conroy, Keenan Cigler, and Dan Sinclair, who have all won 2 titles each.

The Dimer family’s foothold on the tournament continued last year, when Jasely Dimer’s victory followed on from his father Jason’s win in 2016, while Jason’s own father Neil’s name, appeared on the trophy back in 1978.

Nominations will be taken from 12.30pm for a 1pm start.

Meanwhile, upsets highlighted last week’s results in both Divisions.

In the 2^nd Division, the previously undefeated Grand Workers were brought back to reality, when the 2^nd placed Gala Warriors proved too strong for the defending premiers, with the win taking their win / loss record to 8-2 and a performance that has seen them emerge as genuine premiership contenders.

The Main Reef Breakers kept in touch of the top 2 with an important win over the Country Club Breakers, while the Gala Gladiators opened their winning account with a nail-biting 13-12 win over the Grand Mafia.

Upsets continued into the 1^st Division when the Tower Jokers cemented their spot in the top 4, when they wore down ladder leaders the Star and Garter Pirates, while after an even tussle, the Grand Trolley Boys got the better of the Grand Rack and Sack.

In tonight’s matches, all eyes will be on the Jokers performance, when they host the Trolley Boys, while the 2^nd Division will hold similar interest, when the Baller’s host the Workers, who are coming off a rare loss.

Defending 1^st Division 8 Ball premiers the Grand Trolley Boys quest for back-to-back winter flags gained further momentum, after defeating the Country Club Cobra’s in last week’s round of fixtures.

As the season heads in the back half of matches, the Trolley Boys victory now sees them a game and percentage over the 3^rd placed Cobra’s.

The Grand Rack and Sack’s push towards a top 4 finished, were stalled after being brushed aside by an efficient Star and Garter Pirate’s outfit.

While the Star remain at the head of the ladder, the fight for the 4^th spot on the ladder, is still up for grabs, with the Tower Jokers and Rack and Sack being only separated by percentage.

In tonight’s matches, it’s Derby night at the Grand as the Rack and Sack, and Trolley Boys clash, while the Jokers will try and upset the visiting Pirates.

After last weeks general bye in 2^nd Division, matches resume tonight, with the top 2 sides in the Grand Workers and Gala Warriors clashing.

Stakes will be high when the 3^rd and 4^th placed Main Reef Breakers and Country Club Ballers lock horns, while the Gala Gladiators will be looking at opening up their winning account when they take on the Grand Mafia. 

As the Goldfields 8 ball Associations winter 8 ball season hits the halfway point of the season, the Star and Garter Pirates remain the team to beat in the 1^st Division, after winning their 5^th consecutive match last week against the Country Club Cobra’s, to improve their win / loss record to 8/2.

Coming off winning their first Summer flag in 20yrs, the Pirates have continued their winning way, with the Summer / Winter double in their sights.

Defending premiers the Grand Trolley Boys remain in 2^nd position on percentage over the Cobra’s. while the Grand Rack and Sack and Tower Jokers are in a battle of their own, in a fight for 4^th spot.

Defending 2^nd Division premiers the Grand Workers, throttlehold on the winter season continues after being undefeated after the opening 9 rounds of competition.

After winning last seasons flag on the back of a 16-4 win/loss ratio, the Workers have showed no signs of slowing down and clearly look the side to beat.

The Gala Warriors impressive season continued last week, after proving too strong for the Country Club Ballers, with their win keeping them in outright 2^nd position, a game in front of the Main Reef Breakers, with their victory over the Grand Mafia, being their 5^th in the last 6 matches.

The Country Club Ballers sit comfortably in the important 4^th position, while the Grand Mafia and Gala Gladiators need to find their form quickly in order to remain in finals contention.

2^nd spot is up for grabs tonight as the Trolley Boys host the Cobra’s in 1^st division action, while the 2^nd Division have a general bye.

It was like nothing had changed, when Dean Curry and Dax Wasley re-united and claimed the Goldfields 8 ball Association’s Open Double’s, defeating Brody Conroy and Keenan Cigler in the final.

After having not played as a team over the last few years, due to unavailability around work, the duo’s win was their 11^th victory in the event.

In a remarkable effort, between 2009 and 2020, the pair won 10 Titles. After being defeated in the Grand final in 2021, the duo went their own ways, before again partnering up and doing what they had been doing so successfully over a long period of time.

Remarkedly, Curry’s double’s form continued after the split and while not successful, still made every final in-between, meaning he had been part of the last 17 Open Doubles finals.

Conroy and Cigler’s effort to again make the Grand Final was outstanding, having lifted the trophy, themselves for the past 3 years.

Making up the top 4 were the pairing of Brendon Hutchings and Dan Sinclair and Jasely and Jason Dimer.

In last week’s domestic matches, the Star and Garter Pirates re-affirmed their standing of 1^st Division premiership favourites with a victory over the Grand Trolley Boys, while the Cobra’s easily took care of business against the Tower Jokers.

2^nd Division winners were Grand Workers, Country Club Ballers, and Gala Warriors.

In tonight’s headline matches, 1^st Division action will centre around the Country Club, when the Cobra’s will host the Pirates, while the Gala Warriors recent run of winning form, will be put to the test, when the Country Club Ballers drop in for a visit.  

After a Subdue start to the 2^nd Division Winter 8 Ball season, the Main Reef Breakers announced themselves as premiership contenders, after a comprehensive win over the Gala Warriors in last weeks set of matches, conducted by the Goldfields 8 Ball Association.

After the recruitment of some key personnel into their side, the Breakers have strung together 4 consecutive wins and now sit 2^nd on the ladder, with only the Grand Workers above them.

For the Workers, it was business as usual, as they extended an unbeaten start to the season to 7 consecutive wins after earning bragging rights against the Grand Mafia, while the Country Club Ballers proved too strong for the Gala Gladiators.

In 1^st Division matches, winners were the Grand Trolley Boys and the Grand Rack and Sack.

In tonight’s highlight matches, 2^nd Division eyes will focus on the Main Reef, as they host the Grand Workers in a battle of the form teams, while the big guns will be firing at the Star, as the Pirates lock horns with the Trolley Boys.

8 Ball action continues this weekend, when one of the Associations Blue Ribbon event, the Goldfields Open Doubles will be held.

Last years event was taken out by Brody Conroy and Keenan Cigler, who defeated Dean Curry and Brad Smith in the final.

Nominations will be taken from 12.30pm for a 1pm start.

Chris Hicks and Brendan Hutchings wrote their names into the Goldfields 8 Ball Associations history books last weekend when they claimed the mixed doubles, defeating Sean Forman and Jeff Delbridge in the final.

In an event, where teams were made up of a 1^st and 2^nd Division Player, Hicks and Hutchings dominated the initial round robin competition, before bringing their winning form into the finals and deservingly taking out the event.

While having to be content with the runners up mantle, Forman and Delbridge’s performance over the afternoon, was also at a high level, only to go down in a close final.

Making up the top 4, were the combinations of Kain Aukaha and Brody Conroy, along with Cory Drage and Derek Zhao.

Meanwhile in last weeks round of domestic fixtures, the Grand Trolley Boys and Star and Garter Pirates banked the points in the 1^st Division, while 2^nd Division winners were the Grand Workers, Gala Warriors and the Main Reef Breakers.

Tonight’s 1^st Division action will centre around the Grand Boulder, when the Trolley Boys host the Tower Jokers while in the 2^nd Division, it’s Derby night at the Grand when the Mafia and Worker’s lock horns for in-house bragging rights.  

Players are reminded that the Associations Open Doubles, initially scheduled for this weekend, has been postponed to the following Saturday.

The Goldfields 8 Ball Association's top shelf quality was on show at last weekends Country week titles, when they claimed victory in the first Division.

In what was otherwise a disappointing carnival for the region, the 1st Division were outstanding, winning 4 of their 5 matches on the way to the ultimate success.

While the team success was limited, there were some outstanding individual efforts, with Neil J Dimer taking out the singles title, defeating teammate, Keenan Cigler in the final.

Both players were named in the Australian Cup team, along with the Goldfields Captain, Body Conroy.

Further individual success was found in the 7th Division when Chris Hicks topped the averages.

Meanwhile in local domestic competition, 1st Division winners last weekend were the Trolley Boys and Pirates.

In tonight's headline matches, 1st Division action center's around the Grand Boulder when the Rack and Sack face off against the Trolley Boys, in a must win game, while in the 2nd Division, the Grand Workers will be looking to extend their winning start to the season to 6, when they hit the road on the way to the country club to tackle the Ballers.

8 Ball continues this weekend when the Associations Mixed Division Doubles are held.

Teams must be comprised of a 1st and 2nd Division player.

Nominations will be taken from 1pm for a 1.30pm start.

Winning 1st Division team :

B Conroy (Captain)
B Hutchings
J Dimer ( Jnr)
K Cigler
J Persello
NJ Dimer

Sean Forman’s dominance of 2nd Division 8 Ball continued last weekend, when he took out the 2nd Division closed singles, defeating Chris Hicks in the final.

Forman’s victory made it 3 straight wins in the event and 4 of the last 5, to truly call the event his own.

In only his first season of competitive 8 Ball, Hick’s effort in finishing runner-up was full of merit and both players will be key ingredients within their teams, at this weekend’s 8 Ball Country Week.

Making up the top 4 were Kain Aukaha and Steve Cameron.

Meanwhile in local domestic 1^st Division action, the Tower Jokers consistent form was finally rewarded when they defeated the Grand Rack and Sack, while the Star and Garter Pirates inflicted the Country Club Cobra’s first defeat of the season.

2^nd Division winners were Main Reef Breakers, Grand Mafia and Grand Workers.

In tonight’s 1^st Division matches, the Cobra’s will look to get back onthe winners list when they host the Trolley Boys, while the Rack and Sack will be looking for a much-needed victory when they take on the Pirates.

8 Ball action focusses on Perth this weekend when the Goldfields sends 5 teams to the annual Country Week Titles.

The event will be held at the WA 8 Ball headquarters in Queens Park all Saturday and Sunday.

Tan Mahadea was the toast of the Goldfields 8 ball Association on Saturday night, after claiming the 1^st Division Closed singles, defeating Derek Zhao in the final.

While calling Victoria his place of home, Mahadea has been a regular face within the Association over the last few years, due to currently working in the region, with the victory coming as no real surprise, based on performances within the Association since his arrival.

Staying down the line of unfamiliar names, Derek Zhao’s effort in finishing runner up, was always outstanding.

Originally from China and then residing in Perth for a period of time, Zhao has also made his way to the Goldfields through work and will add to the Associations depth at the upcoming Country week titles that will be held on the following weekend.

Making up the top 4 were Megan Persello and Dean Curry.

Meanwhile in local 1^st Division action, the Grand Trolley Boys won a last game thriller against the Star and Garter Pirates, while the Cobra’s did what was needed in edging out the Jokers.

2^nd Division winners were the defending premiers Grand Workers, Gala Warriors and Main Reef Breakers.

In tonight’s action, the Tower Jokers will be looking at returning to the winners circle when they host the Grand Rack and Sack, while the Pirates and Cobra’s lock horns.

In the 2^nd Division, the Gladiators and Mafia clash, with both sides looking for their first win of the season.

8 Ball action continues this weekend with the holding of the 2^nd Division closed singles.

Nominations will be taken from 12.30pm for a 1pm start.