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November 6, 2025



Oberon Tigers Senior League

Some big news to start the weekend off right!! Over the next few weeks we will be announcing some recruitment and retention news that we should all be excited about for the 2026 season, starting with this trio of Tigers re-committing for next season. In a huge boost for the club, captain coach Nic Barlow, his brother Nate Barlow and 2025 player of the year and man of the match in the Grand Final Matt Ranse have all committed to Tiger Town. We can’t wait to see you back in black and gold in 2026 and we look forward to bringing you more exciting signings in both the Men’s and League Tag over the next few weeks!!


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Well we all hate Mondays so how about not one, not two but three reasons not to! Oberon’s very own "Mr fix its" Sam Manatua, Tyler Young and  Jayden Fagg have all re-committed for the 2026 season. Very excited to have these men returning for another year with the Tigers.


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Oberon Golf Club


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Thursday golf results for October 30

The winner with 30 points was Stan Evans; runner up went to Eric Whalan.
Balls went to Hugh O'Neil, John Levy, Tim Arnison, Graham Whittaker, Jason Fitzpatrick, Richard Gear, Blake Fitzpatrick and Laurie Murphy.
Nearest to the pin on the 17th was won by Mark Ryan.

Friday chook run results for October 31

Winners were Katie Graham and Kathy Mooney. Runner up went to Jesse and Gary Graham.

Saturdays Comp was the Monthly Medal with 42 starters.

Congrats to our dedicated and amazing juniors who took out wins in both grades!
A Grade was won by Nate Hotham with 65, runner up was Ian Fowler with 71, Scratch Ball was Hamish Anderson with 77 OCB.
B Grade was won by Archie Graham with 68, runner up was Dave King with 70.

Nearest to the pins were:

1st - /
7th - Peter Darcy
9th - Rob McGrath
17th - Paige Ryan

Results for the two person ambrose Winners were Luke and Tye Newstead. Runner up went to Bart and Chaz Fitzpatrick.

Fish River Cup Match 1

Tarana came away with the win by a very close 4 runs today in the first match of the Fish River Cup. A few breaks in play for lightning. Congratulations to Clem Gentle for being awarded Man of the match today.

Congratulations Tarana!!!

The match began with 1 minute silence for Ben Austin, tragically killed in a cricket training accident this week. RIP Ben


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Oberon Pony Club

Results from the Oberon PC Gymkhana November 2

Beginner Champion: Ellie Hawken (Oberon),
R/Champion: Koa Frisby (Bathurst)

Under 10 Champion: Aria Frisby (Bathurst),
R/Champion: Oliver Galloway-Smith (Bathurst)

10&U13yrs Champion: Elena Cotterill (Bathurst)
R/Champion: Harrison Galloway-Smith (Bathurst)

13&U15yrs Champion: Olivia Jakob (Oberon)
R/Champion: Ella Frandsen (Lithgow)

15&U17yrs Champion: Isabelle Youman (Oberon)
R/Champion: Michael Jakob (Oberon)|

17yrs & over Champion: Allison Eyles (Sun Valley)
R/Champion: Charlotte Cook (Oberon)

Congratulations to all winners and placegetters in all disciplines throughout the day. Thank you to our judges, stewards, sponsors and volunteer helpers.

Emma Whalan




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