sport http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/ Latest articles on The Bunyip Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:41:28 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:41:28 en-au Copyright 2010 The Bunyip. All rights reserved. Triplezero.com.au 15 http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/5587-tigers-wear-down-injured-bombers?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/5587-tigers-wear-down-injured-bombers?from=rss Football is a funny game. After belting Nuriootpa the previous week, Gawler Central Tigers had to pull out all stops to wear down a lowly-placed and injury-decimated Kapunda Bombers on Saturday on the dog track. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/1665-severe-injuries-wont-deter-tristan?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/1665-severe-injuries-wont-deter-tristan?from=rss WHENEVER a youngster falls off a bike, the normal reaction is for someone to encourage them to get back on again. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/1666-roberts-has-nuriootpa-in-a-spin?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/1666-roberts-has-nuriootpa-in-a-spin?from=rss ANOTHER game in the balance at stumps on day one of Barossa and Light cricket is being fought at Williamstown, between Nuriootpa and Sandy Creek, with the latter chasing their third consecutive victory to open the season. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/1795-david-shows-his-love-for-badminton?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/1795-david-shows-his-love-for-badminton?from=rss DAVID Higgs was born in England and came out to Australia on the 10-pound deal for immigrants through the 1960s, and has since more than paid his dues by helping young badminton players. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/1791-fuller-torments-nuriootpa?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/1791-fuller-torments-nuriootpa?from=rss A HANDSOME 160 by Bill Fuller against Nuriootpa was the catalyst to Sandy Creek’s third successive win, to open its inaugural season of Barossa and Light cricket. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/1917-grande-siyan-wins-bunyip-gold-cup?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/1917-grande-siyan-wins-bunyip-gold-cup?from=rss Grande Siyan has won The Bunyip Gawler Gold Cup following warm conditions at the Gawler greyhound complex on Sunday. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/1918-tigers-set-for-another-victory?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/1918-tigers-set-for-another-victory?from=rss Requiring 161 runs for victory against Freeling this Saturday, a couple of good partnerships should ensure Gawler Central’s third win for the season. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2048-questions-raised-over-heat-and-sport?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2048-questions-raised-over-heat-and-sport?from=rss WHEN is too hot to play, really too hot to play? Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2049-jake-proud-to-be-a-drifter?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2049-jake-proud-to-be-a-drifter?from=rss USUALLY if a young man says his aim is to be a drifter, the connotation is negative. But in the case of Jake Jones, it has given him a focus in the sporting world to achieve his dreams. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2175-significant-four-wicket-win-in-outbacks-trial?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2175-significant-four-wicket-win-in-outbacks-trial?from=rss Playing a Northern District side that included four consistent A grade players, the SA Outbacks has gained plenty of confidence from its comfortable win in dark and overcast conditions on Sunday at Stockwell Oval. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2176-trevor-has-passion-for-water-safety?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2176-trevor-has-passion-for-water-safety?from=rss Anyone who grew up in Gawler and can swim probably was taught by Trevor Bellchambers, who the local pool is named after. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2293-central-wins-battle-of-the-tigers?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2293-central-wins-battle-of-the-tigers?from=rss In a game that reverted to a one-day 40-over-a-side contest, due to the previous week’s inclement weather, Gawler Central won the battle of the Tiger species at Gawler Oval, in a ferocious contest over Nuriootpa. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2294-batting-for-his-mate?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2294-batting-for-his-mate?from=rss In October, 2007, Alistair Crothers was involved in a car crash which took the life of good mate Josh Ahern. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2421-dedicated-to-the-cause?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2421-dedicated-to-the-cause?from=rss Mary Gaertner has devoted her life to helping other people, with her effort and longevity for Vacswim recently honoured with a presentation by minister for recreation and sport, Michael Wright. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2420-second-placed-tigers-victorious?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2420-second-placed-tigers-victorious?from=rss In the penultimate clash to complete the pre Christmas program, Gawler Central beat Sandy Creek in a top of the table encounter at the Dog Track by 45 runs. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2546-lions-go-down-in-twenty-20-match?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2546-lions-go-down-in-twenty-20-match?from=rss In the first ever Barossa and Light cricket official round of Twenty-20 for premiership points, South Gawler was smashed by Light Pass. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2547-bronze-for-trinity-athletics?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2547-bronze-for-trinity-athletics?from=rss The Trinity College junior boys’ athletics team finished with a bronze medal at the National Knockout Athletics Championships, held recently at Olympic Park, Melbourne. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2669-action-packed-event-at-virginia?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2669-action-packed-event-at-virginia?from=rss ADELAIDE'S Speedway City roared into life on Boxing Day for round four of the Performance Wholesalers World Series Sprintcars, doubling as the opening round of the East Coast Pipeline Speedweek. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2665-focus-on-northern-tennis?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2665-focus-on-northern-tennis?from=rss THE coming together of three tennis organisations promises to offer more opportunities for northern area tennis players, including in Gawler. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 The Bunyip http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2735-australian-honours-for-barossa-lads?from=rss http://bunyippress.com.au/sport/2735-australian-honours-for-barossa-lads?from=rss AT the Australian Country Cricket Championships (ACCC), currently being held at Albury-Wodonga, Outbacks captain Boh Wall and quick James Vandeleur, have gained selection in the national country team. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 The Bunyip