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Sun Newspapers WEDNESDAY, November 30, 2011. 23 CLASSIFIEDS AND SPORT Cook stars as Eagles swoop By JACKSON CLARK WANDERERS appear to be back on track after an astounding 38-point win against Waratahs in the early game of the triple-header at TIO Stadium on Saturday. The Eagles gained the early ascendancy but a high-scoring third term saw Waratahs boot 10 goals and go into the final change with a handy 19-point advantage. It appeared the Eagles had let another game slip but thanks to some last-quarter heroics from Williamstown forward Adam Cook, the side notched the 22.7 (139) to 16.5 (101) win. Cook was unstoppable up forward, kicking six goals in the last term and nine for the match. He received great delivery from Brad Vassal and Chris Dunne, who found plenty of the ball. Waratahs were best served by big man Guy Campbell, who was a colossus up forward. The win sent a strong message to rivals as the Eagles are set to be bolstered by more inclusions. St Marys recorded their third win on the trot, defeating Southern Districts in the second game, 15.20 (110) to 13.10 (88). Saints got the jump on Crocs early and if not for some wayward kicking in front of goal the end result could have turned ugly. However, Southern Districts refused to quit and turned a 48-point deficit into a four-point lead early in the last term. It was the poise and experience from St Marys that allowed them to regain the lead and kick a couple of goals to seal the win. Karl Lohde and Justin Wilson were worked around the stoppages and through the middle while Darryl White (five goals) and Peter Macfarlane (four) were dangerous. Relton Roberts almost emerged as a match-winner for the Crocs with his five goals and Henry Labastida was serviceable against his old side. In other games, Tiwi Bombers continued their winning ways with a 22.11 (143) to 11.12 (78) win against Palmerston Magpies in Saturday’s late game, while a depleted Nightcliff demolished Darwin 35.19 (229) to 8.5 (53) at Nightcliff Oval on Sunday. NT Mozzie Semeli Koniferedi puts down a try against Island Breeze in the Plate quarter finals of the Hyperion Paradise Rugby 7s Tournament on the Gold Coast Mozzies buzz to end By KATE KILGOUR THE NT Mozzies were a surprise package at the Hyperion Paradise Rugby 7s Tournament on the Gold Coast last weekend, humming through to the final — from their 14th seed. They overcame elite international competition to finish runners-up 34-12 to champions South Sea Drifters. But in the first match Mozzies were squashed by Fiji’s Daveta in a 36-0 loss. There was little time to straighten out before their next match with Papua New Guinea, succumbing 22-17 to a winning try from PNG. But the local boys recovered nicely by the third match, swarming over Warwick Bombers for a 17-0 win. The mighty Mozzies overcame Island Breeze 12-7 in the quarter-final and Queensland Country 17-14 in the semi-final to qualify for a finals appearance. Mozzies appeared leg-weary in the final — they fielded a shortened roster of 11 players in the tournament, and Hall suffered a shoulder injury on day one. In his first stint as captain, Wise Sekitoga provided exceptional on-field leadership throughout every minute of each game, supported very capably by vice captain Robbie Butcher. Former Fijian representative Simeli Koniferedi scored a try for the NT in all but one match and was the team’s MVP. Schoolboy Matt Connop made his NT senior debut and handled himself with veteran poise. The shaky start was due to the Mozzies’ less-than- ideal preparation — drawing players from all over the countryside. Rural boxing scores a hit A RURAL boxing club is going from strength to strength. The Humpty Doo Baptist Bush Church has scored a coup in an expert new coach — after only two years of existence. Head coach Leigh Kenyon has been drafted in to replace John Siriotis who has stepped down because of other commitments. But Mr Siriotis — once a world-class light middleweight — said he will call in ‘‘every now and then’’ to offer extra training. Young boxer Tracker Crook, 13, took out Boxer of the Year at the star-studded gala presentation night last weekend. His commitment to fitness and training won him the prize, and members said he is an inspiration to younger boxers. The Most Improved prize was a draw between aspiring stars Sean Clare and NT title holder Ryan Pearsons. Coach Kenyon will head the team of one senior female coach and two junior assistants. Kenyon has an impressive track record and his own unique style of boxing. His father operates another church-based gym in England — where Kenyon was ‘‘brought up’’. Leigh has extensive knowledge of the boxing world in Europe and will work with club president and former national champion Daniel Lees. The club hosted two of the four Darwin tournaments this year. It is upgrading the ring, has two current NT title- holders in the club, and claims to be the fastest- growing club in the region. Hamish Wiltshire in his Laser dinghy on day three of the NT Sailing Championships on Fannie Bay Sailing into a bright future By CONOR BYRNE A YOUNG sailor will need a bigger trophy cabinet after winning a haul of awards at the Darwin Sailing Club presentation night on Saturday. Hamish Wiltshire, 13, of Fannie Bay, races the single-handed Laser 4.7 dinghy, which is a feeder class to the Olympic Games. He won the Eric Johnston Junior Clubman of the Year, a Yachting NT scholarship and Junior Sailor of the Year. Hamish is also on an NT Sports Institute coaching scholarship, which helps him to compete in southern regattas. Dad Richard was joint Clubman of the Year. Overall Sailor of the Year went to Jack Benson, 23, of Darwin, who finished third from 96 competitors in the A-Class catamaran world championships in Denmark this year. In his acceptance speech, Benson urged junior members ‘‘to keep enjoying sailing’’. DIVISION AWARDS: Life membership and Laser of the Year — Gary Martin, Opportunity Knocks. Tornado of the Year — Glenn Neaves, Exsite Tasar of the Year — crew of Otello A-Class — Chris Batenburg, Wild Thing Division 4 — Mark Warham, Blade Runner Keel Boat of the Year — John and James Livesley, Silver Jack. CLUB AWARDS: Junior encouragement — McKenzie Hicks and Max Lowe Junior trainee — Paris Van Herik Most improved junior — Francis Cruickshank Dave Hogberg award — Simon Cruickshank and Richard Wiltshire Most improved senior — Denis and Chrissy Reid Doug Gibbons junior award — John Lynch Doug Gibbons senior award — Ethan Neaves Duty Crew award — Naval Cadets Captain Cook award — John Mulkearns Clubmen of the year — Peter Lockett and Richard Wiltshire. Sun Sun Newspapers Trader POSITIONS VACANT Experienced Bar and F & B Staff We require experienced RSA certified bar staff, silver service, F & B Staff for multiple events throughout the lead up to Christmas to work at Darwin Turf Club for Race Meets, Christmas Parties and awards nights. Please call our office to book an appointment for interview and registration or visit www.topendconsulting.com.au to apply online. Call (08) 8941 7788 for more information. 1025945v6 1050877v5 WORK WANTED IRONING: AFFORDABLE & re- liable services. 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