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The Grand Trolley Boys confirmed their status as the leading 8 Ball team in the Goldfields after defeating the Grand Sharpshooters in the 1st Division Grand Final, in one of the most intriguing and thrilling finals seen in many years.
The Sharpshooters, who were the minor premiers, were exactly as their name suggested and stormed out to a 7-1 lead in what looked a match winning lead.
However, the Trolley boys weren’t done with yet and showed the reason as to why they have been rated so highly over the years, to eventually get the game back on level terms, before winning the final leg and claiming a thrilling 13-12 victory and in doing so completing yet another Summer / Winter double.
Having won 2 of the last 3 winter flags and 5 consecutive Summer titles, the Trolley Boys performance clearly sit comfortably within the most dominant sides in Goldfields 8 Ball history.
While disappointed in defeat and ruing missed opportunities, the Sharpshooters were outstanding, not only in the Grand Final, but the home and away season and with most of the squad expected to be available, they’ll enter the season expecting to once again be one of the leading sides.
The Grand Boulder completed the Grand Final Double when the Grand Workers proved too strong over a gallant Gala Warriors to claim their maiden flag.
While the Grand Workers may have in name, been playing in their first grand final, the side Itself was composed of some of the more experience players within the 2nd Division and after finishing the season as the minor premiers, they continued their winning form into the finals and were deserving champions.
The Gala’s performance to make the Grand Final was outstanding, considering the side being put together literally in the week leading into round 1.
After finishing the season in 2nd position, making the Grand Final was a huge achievement with plenty of positives to take into next season.
8 Ball now goes into recess until the end of October, when the Summer season commences, which will see the Trolley Boys strive for a 6th consecutive flag.
Grand Trolley Boys : Grand Workers :
B Conroy ( Capt ) B Fitzcharles
J Delbridge S Forman
E Granole E Wakefield
G Weekley B Wakefield
A Ambos T Henderson
B Hayes A Tansey
B Hutchings T Sergi
R Rico B Duns
All 8 Ball roads will lead to the Grand Boulder this afternoon when the Goldfields 8 Ball Association conducts its Winter Grand Finals for both the 1st and 2nd Division.
In last Thursday nights 1st division Prelim final, the Grand Trolley Boys advanced to yet another Grand Final after a hard-fought victory over a gallant Country Club Cobra’s. while in the 2nd Division, the Gala Warriors earnt themselves a shot at premiership glory after defeating the Main Reef Breakers in a last game thriller.
The 1st Division Grand finals will see the two leading sides throughout the season when minor premiers the Grand Sharpshooters and the Grand Trolley Boys square off in what looks an outstanding match-up on paper.
In their debut season, the Sharpshooters have been the yardstick the entire winter, dropping only the 2 matches and head into this afternoon’s final on the back of a 9-game winning streak.
While they were comprehensively beaten in last weeks 2nd semi-final, the Trolley Boys finals record speaks for itself, having played in the last 3 Winter Grand Finals, including victory in 2022, along with having won the last 5 Summer legs.
The Trolley Boys will fancy their chances, based on their ultra impressive Grand Final record and while most experts expect a closely fought match, it would be hard to tip against the Sharpshooters, who should be lifting the cup this afternoon to cap off a remarkable debut season.
The 2nd Division Grand Final looks an intriguing clash between minor premiers the Grand Workers and the Gala Warriors.
The Grand Workers finished the season with a 16-4 win / loss record, which included a late season slump, losing 3 matches in a row, while the Warriors home and away season was just as impressive finishing with 14 wins and 6 losses, and a 2nd placed finish.
While the Warriors will enter today’s final knowing they have defeated the Workers late in the season, the Grand Workers have by far been the best team in the Division and with plenty of experienced players within their line-up, they should be able to dictate the match and be heard singing the team song come Saturday evening.
The 1st Division match will commence at 3.30pm, with the 2nd Division final to start at 4pm.
The trophy presentation will be held after the completion of the matches.
A spot in Saturdays 1st and 2nd Division Grand Finals will be up for grabs tonight when the Goldfields 8 Ball Association conducts Preliminary final night.
In last week’s 1st Division 2nd Semi-final, minor premiers the Grand Sharpshooters re-affirmed their status as the side to beat on Saturday after making light work of the Trolley Boys 13-5, while defending premiers the Country Club Cobra’s extended their season for at least another week, after a thrilling last game decider against a gallant Grand Masters in the 1st Semi-final.
In the 2nd Division 2nd semi-final, the Grand Workers returned to their dominant best, defeating the Gala Warriors with ease and earning themselves a spot in Saturdays final, while the Main Reef Breakers won a thriller 9-8 against the Country Club Ballers in the knock-out final.
In tonight’s 1st Division Preliminary final, the Grand Trolley boys will lock horns with the Country Club Cobra’s in a replay of last year’s Grand Final.
By their own lofty standards, the Trolley Boys were very disappointing last week, while the Cobra’s will take heart from their thrilling win last week.
In their 3 clashes this season, the Trolley Boys hold the edge 2-1.
While buoyed by their performance last week and still having the possibility of back-to-back flags in the back of their mind, the Cobra’s will enter the clash full of confidence, however the Trolley Boys will fancy their chances, based on having a more consistent season and should be able to win enough games tonight to receive an invitation to Saturday’s big dance.
In the 2nd Division, the Gala Warriors get a chance to bounce back from last weeks defeat, when they host the Main Reef Breakers.
While the Warrior’s win / loss ratio was superior to the Breakers through the season, the 4 clashes between the sides resulted in 2 wins each.
Picking a winner here is a complete guess, with maybe the advantage of playing at home, being enough to see the Gala progress onto Saturday.
The 1st Division Grand Final will commence at 3.30pm on Saturday, with the 2nd Division to start at 4pm, with trophies to be presented on the night.
Stakes will be raised on Pool Tables throughout the Goldfields this evening ,when the Goldfields 8 Ball Association conducts’ It’s opening night of winter pool finals.
Initial focus will surround the Grand Boulder. when minor premiers the Grand Sharpshooters clash with the Grand Trolley Boys in the 1st division 2nd semi-final, with the winner advancing directly into Saturday weeks Grand Final.
In their debut season, the Sharpshooters were outstanding, winning 16 of 18 matches, while the Trolley Boys were just as impressive with a 15-3 win/loss record.
On paper, the sides look evenly matched with the winner looking very well concealed.
In the 1st semi-final, defending premiers the Country Club Cobra’s will put their season on the line when they host the Grand Masters.
While their season has been plagued by player unavailability for portions of the season, the Cobra’s line-up still oozes class and the lure of being able to defend their title may just see them sneak over the line against the Grand Masters.
A Grand final spot is up for grabs in the 2nd Division 2nd semi-final, when the Grand Workers lock horns with the Gala Warriors, while the Country Club Ballers and Main reef Breakers battle it out in the elimination final.
The Grand final is scheduled for Saturday 24th August.
In the 1st Division, the Grand Sharpshooters have all but claimed the minor premiership and will be looking at finishing their domestic season with a win over the Star and Garter Pirates and extend their winning sequence to 8, while the Country Club Cobra’s will be looking at a confidence booster heading into the finals when they host the Grand Suns, who will be eyeing off consecutive wins for the first time this season.
In 2nd Division action, tonight also sees the last set of qualifying matches, on the back of last nights first leg of a double header to finish the season.
The Grand Workers will be looking at clinching the minor premiership when they clash with the Gala Warriors, with the two sides already locked in to play each other in next week’s 2nd Semi-final, while the Country Club Ballers and Main Reef Breakers will be using tonight’s clashes against the Tower Titans and Grand Mafia, as potting practice before they play off in next weeks elimination final.
The Grand final is scheduled for Saturday 24th August.
The Grand Suns improved form of late was finally rewarded when they recorded a thrilling 13-12 victory over the Tower Jokers, with the victory seeing them jump off the bottom of the ladder and being replaced by the Jokers.
The Grand Trolley Boys lead-up into the upcoming finals series built further momentum when they brushed aside the Star and Garter Pirates while the Country Club Cobra’s returned to winning form against a spirited Grand Masters.
In 2nd Division action, the Grand Workers form slump continued, this time at the hands of the Country Club Ballers, the Main Reef Breakers extended their winning streak to 4 with a win over the Gala Warriors, while the Grand Mafia all but handed the Tower Titans the wooden spoon after their 9-8 victory.
In tonight’s highlight matches, 1st Division action will centre around the Grand Boulder, when the Masters and Sharpshooters clash in the local Derby, while the Country Club Ballers late push for a 2nd semi final will be on the line tonight when they host the Gala Warriors.
The Grand final is scheduled for Saturday 24th August.
After a mid-season slump that saw them drop out of the top 4, victories in their last 2 matches, sees them within striking distance of the 4th placed Grand Masters.
For the Grand Sharpshooters and Grand Trolley Boys, it was business as usual as they continued their winning ways with wins against the Country Club Cobra’s and the Grand Masters.
In 2nd Division matches, alarm bells could be heard at the Grand Boulder, as flag favourites, the Grand Workers suffered their 2nd consecutive defeat, this time at the hands of the Main Reef Breakers, while the Gala Warriors and Grand Mafia banked premiership points.
In tonight’s highlight matches, the Star and Garter Pirates season will be on the line tonight when they travel to Boulder to tackle the Trolley Boys, while the Grand Workers form slump will be further questioned tonight, as they match up against the Country Club Ballers, who have been impressive of late.
The depth in local 8 Ball was further evidenced last week when local players Brody Conroy ( Senior Men ), Megan Persello ( Ladies ) and Grant Weekley ( Masters ) all represented WA in the annual Blackball Nationals that were held in South Australia.
Conroy’s performance was outstanding, with his team being agonizingly beaten 13-12 by South Australia in the final.
But it wasn’t all bad news, with Conroy being selected in the Australian team that will contest the World Titles in England later in the year.
Competing in her first ever National Titles, Persello’s performance to average better than 50% and be an important contributor in her team’s final 4 finish, was full of merit, while Weekley’s years of experience saw him finish in the top 12 averages in his teams overall 3rd placing.
Rounding out the Goldfields flavour at the Nationals, Shane Alan’s performance while representing the ACT was also an outstanding achievement.
Meanwhile in domestic 1st division action, the Grand Sharpshooters confirmed their status as flag favourites by brushing aside the Grand Trolley Boys, the Star and Garter Pirates kept their finals hopes alive taking care of the Grand Suns, while the Grand Masters proved too strong for the Tower Jokers.
In the 2nd Division, winners were Country Club Ballers, Main Reef Breakers and Main Reef Breakers.
In tonight’s 1st Division match of the round, Grand Masters will be looking at claiming a big scalp when they clash with the Trolley Boys on the rebound, while in the 2nd Division, the Grand Workers will be looking to bounce back from last week’s rare defeat, when they are paid a visit by the Main Reef Breakers.
Top spot and wearing the tag of flag favourites is up for grabs tonight, when the Grand Trolley Boys and Grand Sharpshooters lock horns in Derby night at the Grand Boulder.
Both the Sharpshooters and Trolley Boys have been the form sides of the competition, having dropped only 2 games each this season.
Ironically, the Sharpshooters won their first 8 matches of the season before the Trolley Boys inflicted their first defeat, while the Trolley Boys have been on a nine-game winning streak themselves, since losing the opening two matches of the season.
The Tower Jokers season will be on the line tonight when they host the Grand Masters, who will be looking to consolidate their spot on the top four.
In 2nd Division action tonight, the top two sides will clash, when the Grand Workers are hosted by the Gala Warriors.
With both sides entrenched in the top two spots, the Warriors will try and gain a mental edge, knowing they have yet to beat the Workers this season.
After 13 completed rounds of 2nd Division 8 Ball action, the Grand Workers loom as the team to beat after brushing aside the Grand Mafia and improving their win / loss ratio to 12 -1.
Besides a round 7 hiccup against the Country Club Ballers, the Workers have taken all before them and will be looking at locking in a top 2 spot over the next couple of rounds.
In a clear 2nd spot are the Gala Warriors with the Country Club Ballers and Main Reef Breakers making up the top 4.
In 1st Division action, the Grand Sharpshooters bounced back to top form easily disposing of the Grand Suns, the Grand Masters cemented their spot in the top 4 by proving to strong for the Star and Garter Pirates, while the Country Club Cobras also returned to the winner’s circle brushing aside the Tower Jokers.
In tonight’s 1st Division action, eyes will be upon the Country Club when the Cobra’s host the Trolley Boys in a replay of last years Grand Final, while the Tower Titans will be looking at a form reversal when they are paid a visit by the Grand Workers.
Jasely Dimer was the toast of the Goldfields 8 Ball Association last Saturday night when he claimed victory in the prestigious Goldfields Open Singles, defeating defending champion Keenan Cigler in the final.
While it was his first victory in the event, Dimer’s 8 Ball resume includes captaining the Australian team in the U/18’s world championships in England, along with wearing the state shirt on numerous occasions.
Amongst an ever-growing 8 Ball resume, Dimer also tasted success at the Associations annual Country week titles a few years back, winning the Singles event.
In adding his name to an illustrious list of past winners, he now joins his father Jason and Grandfather Neil who won the event in 2016 and 1978 respectively.
While having to settle for the runners-up mantle, Cigler’s ability to again make the final, further strengthened his standings amongst the Association’s leading players.
Making up the top 4 were Brody Conroy and Jake Persello.
Meanwhile in 1st Division action, victories were recorded by the Grand Trolley Boys, Grand Sharpshooters and Country Club Cobra’s, while 2nd Division winners were Grand Mafia, Grand Workers and Gala Warriors.
In tonight’s highlight matches, 1st Division action will centre around the Tower, when the Jokers will host the Cobra’s in a must win game, while it’s Derby night at the Grand when the Mafia and Workers lock horns.
Brody Conroy and Keenan Cigler re-affirmed their status as the leading Doubles partnership in the region, after claiming the Prestigious Goldfields Open Doubles defeating Dean Curry and Brad Smith in the final.
After an era that saw the combination of Dean Curry and Dax Wasley dominate the event between 2009 and 2020, winning 10 of the 12 tournaments conducted, the batten seems well and truly passed on, as the weekend’s victory was the combinations 3rd in succession.
The victory was Conroy’s 4th in a row after having previously won it in 2021 with former Open Singles winner Stephan Rico.
Playing as a pair for the first time, Curry and Smiths effort was full of merit, with the combinations of Grant Weekley and Brenden Hutchings, along with Jasely and Jason Dimer rounding out the top 4.
In 1st Division action last week, top sides Grand Sharpshooters, Grand Tolley Boys and Country Club Cobra’s all enjoyed success along with the Gala Warriors, Grand Workers and the Country Club Ballers in the 2nd Division.
In tonight’s matches, 1st Division focus will be at the Star and Garter, when the Pirates face the Sharpshooters in a match pivotal to their final’s chances, while the Country Club Ballers will be looking at keeping in touch with the top 2 when they play the ladder leading Grand Workers.
The Stars of the Goldfields 8 Ball are all expected to converge on the Grand Boulder this weekend, when the prestigious Goldfields Open Singles is held.
With an Honour board littered with some of the regions best players to have played the game locally, all players will be eyeing off the opportunity of joining that illustrious list of past winners.
Nominations will be taken from 12.30pm for a 1pm start.
8 Ball veterans Sandy Gates and Grant Weekley were the toast of the Goldfields 8 Ball Association last weekend after defeating the pairing of Elly Granole and Sean Forman in the inaugural holding of the 1st and 2nd Division mixed doubles.
Putting their years of experience together, Gates and Weekley were superb through the competition, going through the double elimination format undefeated on the way to lifting the trophy for the first time.
Granole and Forman’s performance throughout the day was also full of merit, only just falling short of victory at the final victory.
Making up the top 4 were Brenda Green and Brody Conroy, along with Bob Wakefield and Maitland Smith.
Meanwhile in 1st Division action, the Grand Trolley Boy’s winning streak continued when they made light work of the Star and Garter Pirates, the Grand Suns won a last game thriller over the Tower Jokers while the Masters defeated an undermanned County Club Cobra’s side and consolidated their spot in the top 4.
In 2nd Division matches, the Grand Workers confirmed their status as the team to beat after cruising to victory over the Gala Warriors, while the Main Reef Breakers and Tower Titans also enjoyed the spoils of success.
In tonight’s headline matches, it’s Derby night at the Grand in the 1st Division when the Sharpshooters and Masters clash, while the Tower Titans and Gala Warriors will battle it out in the 2nd Division.
8 Ball action continues this weekend with the holding of the prestigious Goldfields Open Doubles.
Nominations will be taken from 12.30pm for a 1pm start.
Players are to arrange their own partners with the event being open to the general public.
The Goldfields 8 Ball Association’s depth of talent was on display in last weekend’s annual Country Week titles that were held in Perth.
While the spoils belonged to the Associations 3rd Division side that were crowned champions, the Goldfields were runner’s up in Divisions 1,2 and 8, with the 4th division side finishing a close 3rd.
Association President Jeff Delbridge was elated with the results.
“ To take 6 teams away and have 4 of them finish in the top two was an outstanding effort. The current depth of talent throughout the Goldfields is enormous and positive results like this will only help to grow the game even more “
Individual success was also enjoyed by Lochie Smith and Allan Winfield who topped the averages in Division’s 2 and 8 respectively, while Tim Work and Brody Conroy made the last 8 in the singles.
In Domestic action, 1st Division wins were recorded by the Country Club Cobra’s, Grand Trolley Boys and the Star and Garter Pirates, while 2nd Division winners were Country Club Ballers, Gala Warriors and Grand Workers.
In tonight’s match of the round, the Pirates recent improved form will be put to the test when they host form team the Trolley Boys, while in the 2nd Division, top sides, the Gala Warriors and Grand Workers lock horns with the winner likely to claim the title as mid-season favourites.
8 Ball action continues this weekend when the Association conducts the inaugural running of Mixed Doubles. Players are to organise their own partners, which will consist of a 1st and 2nd Division player.
Nominations will be taken at 1pm for a 1.30pm start.
3rd Division Winning Team
B Hutchings ( Capt )
G Carrol
B Rennie
B Hayes
M Teasdale
R Oseo
Sean Forman's recent domination of the Goldfields 8Ball Associations 2nd Division continued last weekend when he took out the closed singles, defeating Bruce Fitzcharles in the final and in doing so, added to his previous success in the same event in 2023 and 2021.
After a stint in Queensland sharpening up his 8 Ball skills, Forman was the dominant player throughout the day and was a deserving winner.
8 Ball veteran Bruce Fitzcharles, turned the clock back with an outstanding tournament while Sandy Gates and Bob Wakefield made up the top 4.
In local 1st Division action, the Grand Sharpshooters unbeaten start to the season came to an end, when they were trounced by the Grand Trolley Boys, while the Star and Garter Pirates and the Grand Masters also enjoyed the spoils of victory.
2nd Division winners were the Main Reef Breakers, Gala Warriors and the Grand Workers.
With domestic fixtures being played last night, 8 Ball focus turns to Perth this weekend, when 6 sides head to the big spoke, to represent the region at the annual Country week titles.
The tournament will be held at the WA 8 Balls headquarters in Queens Park, commencing Saturday morning and continuing into Sunday.
Brody Conroy re-affirmed his status as the yardstick in local 8 Ball after taking out the 1st Division closed singles last weekend defeating Jake Persello in the final.
It has been a whirlwind 6 months for Conroy, which has seen him collect the Associations Summer Singles double, the Dax Wasley and IMFS singles, along with heading the averages as part of the winning WA side in the recently completed National Blackball Titles.
Persello’s second placing was due reward. on the back of some recent strong form, with both players being vital clogs within the Goldfields 1st Division team, in the upcoming Country Week titles that will be held in Perth over the long weekend in early June.
Making up the top 4 were Keenan Cigler and Jasely Dimer.
Meanwhile in local 1st Division action, the Grand Sharpshooters undefeated start to the season continued when they brushed aside the Tower Jokers, the Grand Trolley Boys moved into 2nd place after defeating the Country Club Cobra’s while the Grand Masters returned to the winner’s circle after proving too strong for the Suns.
2nd Division winners were the Grand Mafia, Country Club Ballers and Main Reef Breakers.
In tonight’s highlight matches, 1st Division eyes will be focussed on the Grand, when the Masters host the Jokers with a top 4 spot on offer to the winner, while in the 2nd Division, the County Club Ballers and Gala Warriors lock horns in a battle of 2nd versus 3rd.
8 Ball action continues this weekend when the 2nd Division closed singles are held on Saturday.
Nominations will be taken from 12.30pm for a 1pm start.
Local 8 Ball attention will focus on the Grand Boulder this Saturday afternoon, when the Goldfields 8Ball Association hosts it’s annual Mixed Doubles competition.
In an event that has grown in numbers over the last few years, the teams must consist of a male and female player.
Last years event was taken out by Selena and Keenan Cigler for the second time when they defeated Megan Persello and Brody Conroy in the final.
The event is open to the general public, with nominations being taken from 12.30pm for a 1pm start.
Meanwhile in local 1st Division action, the Sharp Shooters hot form continued when they dismantled the Grand Masters while the Grand Trolley Boys and County Club Cobra’s also enjoyed the spoils of victory.
In the 2nd Division, winners were Country Club Ballers, Main Reef Breakers and the Gala Wolves.
In tonight’s headline matches, 1st Division eyes will be on the Grand Boulder when the Star and Garter Pirates dock for the evening and take on the Grand Sharpshooters while the Tower Titans and Gala Warriors will be a match of interest in 2nd action.
On the back of recent improved form and early season recruiting, the Grand Masters put their names forward as a genuine premiership contenders, when they defeated last years winter premiers the Country Club Cobra’s in last weeks round of 1st Division 8 Ball.
Having entered the match as rank outsiders, the Masters victory sees them enter the top 4 for the first time this season.
After a sluggish start to the season, the Grand Trolley Boys looked back on track when accounting for the Star and Garter Pirates, while the Tower Jokers proved too strong for an improving Grand Suns.
In the 2nd Division, the Gala Warriors and Grand Workers unbeaten start to the season continued after defeating the Grand Mafia and Tower Titans respectively while the Country Club Ballers won a thriller against the Main Reef Breakers.
In tonight’s action, 1st Division focus will centre around the Star and Garter, where the Cobra’s will be in the house trying to bounce back from last weeks surprise defeat while 2nd Division trendsetters, the Gala Warriors and Grand Workers will battle it out with the winner to sit all alone at the top of the table.
The depth, talent and versatility of local 8 Ball was on show in Canberra last week, when a WA side consisting of mainly Goldfields Players, was crowned Black Ball National Champions.
In an event that attracted teams from all around Australia, Black Ball is a slight variation of the standard 8 Ball game that is played locally.
In a week-long event, the Dingo Dogs winning team included Jason Dimer, his two sons Jasely and Neil J and Brody Conroy, who was crowned the MVP of the competition after topping the averages.
Meanwhile in local 1st Division action, the Grand Trolley Boys finally opened their winter account against an undermanned Grand Masters, the Grand Sharpshooters winning start to the season continued at the hands of the Country Club Cobra’s and the Tower Jokers came from behind winning a tight match against the Star and Garter Jokers.
Winners in the 2nd Division were the Main Reef Breakers, Grand Workers and Gala Warriors.
Tonight’s 1st Division focus will be at the Grand Boulder, when the Trolley Boys look to gather some winning momentum when they host the Star and Garter Pirates, while in the 2nd Division, the Gala Warriors will look to continue their undefeated start to the season they take on the Grand Mafia.
The Grand Sharpshooters early season form continued last week, after making light work of the Grand Trolley Boys in last weeks round of 1st Division 8 Ball.
While the Sharpshooters have started the season winning their first 3 matches, the Trolley Boys find themselves in unfamiliar territory on the back of consecutive losses to open the season.
In the other match played, the Grand Suns opened their winning account with a thrilling come from behind victory over the Star and Garter Pirates, while in 2nd Division action, the Grand Workers and the Gala Warriors both recorded 9-8 victories over the Country Club Ballers and Main Reef Breakers.
8 Ball followers are expected to flock to the Grand Boulder tonight, when the Sharpshooters hot start to the season will be put to the test against defending premiers the Country Club Cobra’s in the 1st Division, while it’s derby night in the 2nd Division when the Mafia and Workers lock horns for bragging rights.
Players are reminded of the Wednesday night fixtures next week due to Anzac day falling on the Thursday.
Defending winter 1st Division premiers the Country Club Cobra’s title defence has got off to a perfect start, after winning their opening 2 matches of the season.
After blowing out the cobwebs in their opening match against the Tower Jokers, it was business as usual for the defending premiers on Monday night when they proved too strong for the Grand Trolley boys in a replay of both last seasons winter and summer Grand Finals.
The noise around newcomers the Grand Sharpshooters being potential premiership fancies was justified after opening the season with two percentage boosting victories against the Grand Suns and the Tower Jokers, while the Star and Garter Pirates got their season off on a winning note with a last game victory over the Grand Masters.
In second Division action, the Country Club Ballers hit the ground running defeating the Grand Mafia, the Grand Workers opened their account with a workman like victory over the Main Reef Breakers while the Gala Warriors took the points over the Tower Titans.
In tonights 1st Division highlight match, the Tower Jokers and Grand Masters will lock horns, looking for their first premiership points of the season while opening round winners the Grand Workers and Country Club Ballers will take centre stage in 2nd Division action.
Justin Campbell was the toast of the Goldfields 8 Ball fraternity on Sunday night when he became the Inaugural winner of the Kalgoorlie / Boulder Open defeating Luke Anglesey in a thrilling final.
After the scores were locked at 8 all after the specified time allowed to complete the final had elapsed, a 6 red-ball shootout decided the eventual champion.
Campbell’s cue ball resume going into the event, indicated he would be one of the players to beat and his performance over the weekend justified the result.
Originally from Adelaide, Campbell dominated the Junior state ranks which ultimately lead him to represent Australia as a Junior.
Campbell then switched his game over to the American table where he racked up over a dozen Australian titles in 9 Ball, 10 Ball and American Pool, before switching to Chinese 8 Ball a few years ago, playing on the professional tour before settling in the Goldfields a few years ago.
While disappointed in defeat, Anglesey’s performance over the weekend justified his status as one of the leading 8 Ball players in the state, which has seen him win 2 WA State Titles, National Plate Title and a National Doubles Title.-
Making up the top 4 were Adrian Lancaster and Ron Kelly who have both represented Australia on numerous occasions.
The Consolation Plate was taken out by Jeff Delbridge who defeated former Goldfielder and Trolley Boy team-mate John Grazziadelli in the final.
Making up the top 4 were local players Jason Dimer and Jeff Sharrett.
8 Ball is set to re-commence tonight when the Goldfields 8 Ball Association conducts opening night for the highly anticipated winter season.
Division 1 will see 7 sides battling it out for the ultimate prize, while 6 teams will lock horns in the 2nd Division chasing the same dream.
Season highlights include the Open Singles and Doubles, divisional closed singles, mixed doubles and the annual Country Week tournament in Perth over the June long weekend, with the Grand Final scheduled to be played on August 24th.
In tonight’s opening round of 1st Division matches, all eyes will be upon the Grand Boulder when the Grand Sharpshooters make their 1st Division debut when they face up to the Grand Suns in a local Derby.
After some aggressive off-season recruiting, the Sharpshooters are expected to hit the ground running with many good judges expecting them to be one of the leading contenders over the winter months.
The Country Club Cobra’s will have to wait until the following round to hoist last years premiership flag, as they open their premiership defence with an away game against the Tower Jokers while the Star and Garter will host the Grand Masters who also have reportedly been busy on the recruiting side of things.
In the 2nd Division, the Main Reef Breakers will be paid a visit by the Grand Wolves, the Warriors will be looking ‘ at a positive start when they tackle the Tower Titans, while the Country Club Ballers will host the Grand Mafia to complete the opening round.
1st Division players are to be reminded of the upcoming Monday night fixture.
8 Ball eyes statewide will be focussed on the Goldfields this weekend when the inaugural running of the Kalgoorlie / Boulder Open will be held at the Grand Boulder.
Under the brainstorm of Jake and Megan Persello, the Open singles will see some of the state’s elite 8ball players converging on the region.
With multiple Australian and West Australian representatives being within the room, the standard of play is expected to be at the highest level.
Co-ordinator Megan Persello, was looking forward to what lays ahead over the next few days
“ we are lucky enough to have some of the states best pool players visiting our region over the weekend and to say we are super excited is an understatement."
" A lot of hard work has gone into this weekend and come Sunday night when we crown the first ever winner, hopefully we can look back and reflect on what an amazing weekend it was. “
The round robin tournament got underway last night with matches starting at 9am today and tomorrow with the final scheduled for early Sunday evening.
The Goldfields 8Ball Association’s much anticipated winter season is set to commence next Thursday night.
Coming off the back of a successful Summer season which saw the Grand Trolley Boys crowned champions for the 5th consecutive year, the Winter season will see 7 sides battle it out for premiership glory while 6 sides will lock horns in the 2nd Division.
Highlights of the season will be the Goldfields Open Singles and Doubles and the Associations trip to Perth to represent the region in the annual Country Week tournament which will be held over the long weekend in June.
Last winter’s 1st and 2nd Division, was won by the Country Club Cobra’s and Grand Plan respectively.
The Grand final is scheduled for the 24th August.
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