The rain on Sunday may have deterred some spectators however it didn’t stop the polo, with 4 great games on the main field and plenty of activities to keep you entertained we had an action packed weekend.
After the the first match of the ladies squad and the NSWPA ladies coaching clinic on Friday afternoon with Andrew Williams the scene was set.
Saturday got off to a rocky start when Melissa McCarthy was injured in the first chukka of the ladies squad match breaking her wrist, Melissa was replaced with Stevey Murphy and play continued.
On Sunday the rain fell almost all day canceling the celebrity penalty shoot out however Rachel Ward and Jessica Fitzpatrick were still in attendance. Ian McDuie kept us all informed on the polo action.
The main game was almost cancelled as the heaviest rain fell prior to the game, however after a discussion with committee, grounds keepers and players, the clouds cleared and a tough match was fought out with Australia Gold taking home the trophy.
Results
B Grade – Riverlands B defeated Pol Painters
Riverlands B – Graham Birrell, Hadley Richardsopn, Ed Matties and Bruno Mascart
Pol Painters – Ray Bruce. Adam Buchert, Will Evans and Vic Lewis
A Grade – A & L Windows defeated Windsor
A & L Windows – Robert Ballard, Amanda Pearson, Mike King and Damien Caulfield
Windsor – Hamish McGregor, Graham McGregor, Mark Tolhurst and Richard Curran
UJ Meally Cup – JEMS defeated Sydney
JEMS – Earl Herbert, Jaye Allen, Sarah Martin and Marlene McFarlane
Sydney – Rob Ballard, Rebecca Higgins, Jo Reid and Billie Mascart.
Ladies International – Australia Gold defeated Australia Blue
Australia Gold – Julie McIntosh, Katie Grimmond, Amanda Tolhurst and Sadie Michell.
Australia Blue – Katie Edmeades, Victoria Roscoe, Whitney Warren and Stevey Murphy
Julie McIntosh was awarded as the Most Valuable Player.
Katie Grimmond won the Champion Pony Prize provided by Bluesky Pastoral Company. Katie rode Sadie Michell’s horses in the 3 days of polo and Jackpot won the pony prize.
Victoria Roscoe won the Most Improved Player.
