Central Coast Sport

While they didn’t take out the National Final… North Shelly Boardriders are walking away from the Australian Boardriders Battle in the history books. World Tour rookie Macy Callaghan took on a pivotal role for the team.

The Mariners have been dealt another blow today, with test results ruling Tommy Oar out for the remainder of the season. The 27-year-old sustained a knee injury against Sydney FC on the weekend. After the midfielder attempted an aerial challenge on Sky Blues defender Alex Wilkinson… he landed awkwardly on his left foot and hyper-extended his knee, causing a ligament strain. The club says it’s unlikely Oar will require surgery, but estimate his recovery time is up to 12-weeks. (VISION ONLY)

As the Mariners wait for an official report on Tommy Oar’s knee injury…early tests have cleared the midfielder of any ACL or PCL damage. It comes as the side prepares for its cellar-dweller clash with Brisbane on Friday night.  

Mariners Coach Mike Mulvey says his side’s performance against Sydney FC was significant in the context of the season. The yellow and navy led one-nil and defended valiantly to salvage a draw.  

Commonwealth Games medallist Nicola McDermott has equalled the New South Wales High Jump Record with a superb jump in the ACT. It was more than just a new PB for the 22 year-old….one-metre 94 is also a World Championship qualifier.  

Dillon Bargero made it all the way to Mackay, but he couldn’t get a win. The Central Coast product took a beating from Australia’s current welterweight champion, before the fight was called off…four rounds in.  

There’ve been mixed results for the Central Coast Roosters opening up their junior representative season at Morry Breen Oval on Saturday. The Under 18s victorious in a hard-fought battle, while the Tigers were too strong for the younger side.

Mike Mulvey is looking to reform his bottom ranked side, as Sunday’s clash against Sydney FC looms large. The Mariners’ coach remains optimistic with both sides navigating new ground in the match.

It’s a sport that runs in the family…Central Coast’s Dillion Bargero making his own mark in the boxing world. The Welterweight is looking to cause an upset against an Australian champion who’ll be fighting on his own turf.  

The Central Coast’s talent has again shined through as four players have been selected to represent the state in hockey’s Under 18s Australian Championships. Michael Taylor, Joel Tweedie, Ayden Hutchinson and Kael Webster will take to the field in Tassie this April, but they won’t all be on the same side.