Comps / Events

Hi again,

OK, I've managed to sort things out for the divisional playoffs this weekend, apologies for the late notice. I'm not used to having to organise such events, and am finding it takes a fair amount of time and effort, so I'm not looking forward to the trials later this year lol…

Captains - please let your players know these details tonight, as whilst I have sent this to all participating players, not all of them have an email address. In the tables below, I have put brackets around players that are unable to make it, and starred the names I am yet to hear from. Everyone else should turn up - please let me know if you are now unable to be there...

The format is simple, a round robin followed by a grand final only, so you'll have to be playing well all day to win the trophy. The round robins will be as follows (depending on how many players make it):

8 or 7 players - single frame;
6 players - single frame (twice);
5 or 4 players - best of threes;
3 players only - best of fives.
After the round robin, the top 2 players will play in the GF (best of five). If a tie occurs (eg for 2nd) then a best of 2 playoff will determine positions.

The venues and times have also been sorted, with all divisions commencing at 12 noon. The tables may or may not be open prior for a bit of practice. I expect the playoffs should conclude between 3pm and 5pm. The only thing I haven't sorted yet is an adjudicator, so if someone out there wants to help (and save me a few phone calls) please let me know…

Division 1: Saturday, 12 noon, Canberra Labor Club
Division 2: Saturday, 12 noon, Ojo Café & Bar
Division 3: Saturday, 12 noon, Kaleen Bar & Bistro
Division 4: Sunday, 12 noon, Canberra Labor Club
Division 5: Saturday, 12 noon, Kaleen Bar & Bistro

Seed Comp 1st Division Won Played %age
1 Summer *Edmund Chen 38 49 77.551%
2 Winter Michael Masal 34 44 77.273%
3 Summer Anthony Chia 40 52 76.923%
4 Winter (Michael Hazilias) 33 44 75.000%
5 Summer Rony Sood 35 47 74.468%
6 Summer John Pagden 36 50 72.000%
7 Winter Dean Welsh 35 49 71.429%
- Winter (Anthony Chia) 37 52 71.154%
8 Summer Sterling Cross 35 50 70.000%

Seed Comp 2nd Division Won Played %age
1 Winter Peter Madden 41 53 77.358%
2 Winter Phil Bailey 42 55 76.364%
3 Summer Aaron Kaminski 35 49 71.429%
4 Winter Glen O'Connell 38 54 70.370%
5 Winter (Tom Prpic) 35 50 70.000%
6 Summer Danny Marlow 30 43 69.767%
7 Summer Jeremy Smith 34 49 69.388%
8 Summer Andrew Bailey 36 52 69.231%

Seed Comp 3rd Division Won Played %age
1 Winter (Paul Wilcott) 44 52 84.615%
2 Summer *Neil Whitbread 42 52 80.769%
3 Summer Rolf Bandte 41 52 78.846%
4 Summer *Matt Byers 40 54 74.074%
5 Summer Kris Bandte 35 48 72.917%
6 Winter Ann Moimoi 32 44 72.727%
7 Summer (Jacob Rolfe) 38 55 69.091%
8 Winter Steve Phillips 35 52 67.308%

Seed Comp 4th Division Won Played %age
1 Summer (John Murphy) 35 42 83.333%
2 Winter Joshua King 43 53 81.132%
3 Summer Michael Swansborough 42 56 75.000%
4 Winter Zoran Hristic 40 54 74.074%
5 Summer *Garth Frost 36 49 73.469%
6 Summer Danial Ward 41 56 73.214%
7 Summer (Jonno Eggleton) 34 48 70.833%
- Winter (Michael Swansborough) 36 52 69.231%
8 Winter Graham O'Connell 38 55 69.091%
8 Winter Joko Goreski 38 55 69.091%

Seed Comp 5th Division Won Played %age
1 Winter Hamish McCarthy-Harding 48 53 90.566%
2 Summer (Aidan Allen-Hall) 37 46 80.435%
3 Winter (Steven Trute) 40 51 78.431%
4 Summer (Troy Loughnan) 33 45 73.333%
5 Winter Long Dang 32 44 72.727%
6 Winter Michael Charlton 38 53 71.698%
- Summer (Joko Goreski) 32 46 69.565%
7 Winter Brett Hennock 28 41 68.293%
8 Summer Tony Aleksovski 34 50 68.000%
8 Summer Ben Barton 34 50 68.000%

Matt Power
ACTEBA tournament director

Hi all,

Last night, the Division 1 state of origin match was held at the Canberra Labor Club in Belconnen. Heading into the match, the score was tied up at 80 frames each, meaning whoever won the night would win the series...

A solid opening round saw the Potters lead 5-3 at the first break, a performance they matched in the 2nd and 3rd rounds to lead 15-9 with most thinking the result was now a forgone conclusion. However, the Guns rallied strongly, winning the first 4 frames of the last round to bring the score back to 15-13, before the Potters won the next 2 to clinch victory. Final score... 17-15.

A great series this year, and I think the hosting of 2 matches at the same venue on the same night was a real winner. I suspect this will happen again next year, meaning the 5 division matches will be over in 3 weeks. Bring it on I say, and GO POTTERS!


Matt Power

Hi all,

Apologies for the lateness of this (almost forgot to send it!) but this is now the stuff dreams are made of... Last night saw the Guns overhaul the Potters 18-14. After the Potters smashed them in div 6, the Guns have clawed their way back with 3 wins and a draw. This means the series is all tied up at 80 frames each heading into the first division match next Wed.

So hopefully all who read this (and more) will be at the Labor Club in Belconnen, 8pm next Wed night, to see the best Canberra has to offer battle it out for the shield! Come on Guns [edit: heheh]!!!

Hello all,

There was more than just a magnificent Blues win last night... as the Maram also hosted the second State of Origin, but this was for the ACTEBA and included matches for Divisions 3 and 4. After a win and a draw in the first two games, the Potters were looking to put the series beyond the reach of the Guns, however that was not to happen...

Div 4: Southern Guns def Northern Potters 17-15
Div 3: Southern Guns def Northern Potters 17-15

Two great matches, just as exciting as the league. After 4 matches, with 2 remaining, the total score is Northern Potters 66, Southern Guns 62. Next week sees the Division 2 match, to be held at Fyshwick Tavern. Go Potters!

Hi all,

Last night saw the first night of the State of Origin series for 2011. For the first time ever (I think), we held two matches at the same venue (the Basement) on the same night. The atmosphere was great, with loud support going all night and the matches were both very competitive. Results were:

Div 6: Northern Potters def Southern Guns 20-12
Div 5: Northern Potters drew with Southern Guns 16-16

Next week sees both divisions 3 and 4 play at the Maram (Wednesday, 8pm). If you're not playing, why not come down to check out the action. If you are playing, make the most of it, as this series is awesome! Go Potters!