Sports reports: Murray Bridge Swimming Club wraps up its season
Plus the latest in local darts, soccer and more.
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Murray Cods Swimming Club has wrapped up its 2025-26 season with a presentation night.
Club captain Ella Davy humbly thanked volunteers, parents and swimmers for their part in a successful season.
"As captain, I’ve really tried to be someone who supports and encourages everyone, whether that’s at training, at carnivals, or even just in the small moments in between," she said.
"It’s not just about representing the club, but also helping others grow, improve, and feel more confident in themselves, which is something I’ve really valued being a part of this season."
The club qualified two representatives at the recent SA Country Short Course Championships.
Davy was also the only club member to qualify in the recent age-group state titles.
- More information: murraybridgecods.swimmingclub.org
Murray Bridge Darts Club round 12 results
A grade
- Mozzies 11 defeated We're Sexy and We Throw It A 8
- Mannum Club 11 defeated Launchers 8
- Tungsten Tossers 10 defeated Raukkan 9
B grade
- Bulrushes 12 defeated Force Darts 1
- Junkyard Dogs 11 defeated We're Sexy and We Throw It B 2
- Dart Addicts 8 defeated Avengers 5
- Cod Kickers 9 defeated Average Joe's 4
- Mud Skippers 7 defeated Mad Hatters 6
Martin Rose scored two 180s and also had the two highest peg-outs in the A grade with 116 and 111.
In the B grade, Taylor Lawrence and Claire Smith scored their first club 180s with highest peg-out going to Daryl Edson with 116.
Tim Kelly dominates at Murray Bridge Golf Club
Tim Kelly had seen his handicap blow out recently to a generous 15 but he was always going to strike back hard one day and last Saturday was that day.
Getting his act together he carved out a masterly 5 up to easily win the days Par competition and begin his journey on the road back to "A" grade soon one suspects.
Scores on the day weren't particularly brilliant as the "C" grade had two of the better scores recorded.
Dirk Jesussek and Johnny Hadden had a real tussle with Jesussek edging his way to victory on a countback as both players carded strong 3 ups.
Hadden lamented afterwards that he was born unlucky and that he never wins a countback.
Jesussek simply remarked that he should tell someone who cares.
Tyre king Michael Vella was thinking of going back to work to pump out a few wheel alignments after the front nine because his game was certainly out of balance being a disastrous 6 down.
Make that 7 down after then mucking up the tenth hole!
"Soldier on" insisted playing partner Terry Marsh who wanted his dollar at the end of the round so Vella did just that and suddenly struck form with six wins and two halves on the last eight holes to leave his group gobsmacked.
In fact so good did he suddenly play he started taking the mickey and almost eagled the 18th hole when having a one foot tap in for birdie.
A 5 up back nine won him the days Pro comp and plenty of admiration from all who saw his great play.
Craig Owens won the Yabby for nearest the pin on the par three 14th but, oddly, no eagles were scored on the day which is unusual for a Par competition with the tee blocks forward a bit.
Lots of Stroke days coming up soon with the club championships approaching so this Saturday sees a chance for players to enjoy a relaxing Stableford round in advance of that.
River Murray Football League round two results
- Imperial 7-8-50 lost to Southern Mallee 8-6-54
- Mannum 11-23-89 defeated Tailem Bend 4-6-30
- Rambler 13-20-98 defeated Mypolonga 5-9-39
- Mallee Districts 5-8-30 lost to Coorong 14-10-94
River Murray Netball Association round two results
- Coorong 61 defeated Mallee Storm 39
- Tailem Bend 35 lost to Mannum 43
- Mypolonga 57 defeated Rambler 27
- Imperial 55 defeated Southern Mallee 42
Murray Bridge United v FC Summit
Murray Bridge United A grade 1 lost to FC Summit 2
- Murray Bridge goals: Jay Eckermann 64'
- FC Summit goals: Ciaran Shouksmith 35', 76'
Murray Bridge United B grade 4 defeated FC Summit 1
- Murray Bridge goals: Toby Williams 3', Jimmy Rocky 36', Henry Kio 43', Benjamin Bowden (OG) 70'
- FC Summit goals: Jett Warren 32'
Legacy Cup contested at Tailem Bend Golf Club
Forty-four golfers have taken part in a Legacy Cup Stableford competition at Tailem Bend on Saturday.
- Winner: Bob Neil, 38 points, from Chris McLoughlin, 37, and Adrian Bishop, 37
- Nearest the pins: Steve France 3rd, Angelo Picca 6th, Trevor Coombe 10th, Jesse Bartlett 12th, Baz 17th
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