Mid North Sport

Wingham Cricket Club is planning to spend the next seven days preparing for their second year in the premier league. Last year’s grand final was washed out, leaving Wingham wondering if they had what it takes to overcome their opponents, Port Macquarie.  

While it’s not quite Bathurst, race car driver Reece Chapman has returned from competing at the Nationals in Eastern Creek. The 18-year-old managed seventh place but is striving for better results when he heads to Queensland next month.  

Northern New South Wales Football’s most promising female athletes have put everything on the line in a bid to be noticed by talent scouts. The 2018 State Skill Acquisition Program Championships wrapping up today.

Call it a Steven Bradbury moment – endurance racer Josh Hook has returned from France, with his world champion status in-tact. The young gun thought he had lost the 24-hour Bol D’or race, but he was able to scrape into first place, thanks to a sudden twist of fate.  

It’s one of the biggest race on the mid-north coast sporting calendar, and this year the Port Macquarie Cup has attracted top jockeys and trainers, including Chris Waller. Organisers are praying the rain stays away.

It’s been a sensational year for rugby league star Latrell Mitchell – winning a minor premiership, a premiership and being named in the Australian Kangaroos side. His father, Matty, couldn’t be prouder of how far he’s come.  

More than 100 young cricket enthusiasts took to Port Macquarie’s Town Beach today for the Sydney Sixers Beach Blast road trip. The program is designed to give children aged 5-to-12 a feel for the sport.

Matt Conboy is one of the top professional basketball trainers in the world….and now, he’s taking time to teach local kids the basics at a week-long camp. Bellinger Braves Basketball Association puts on the camp each year, and it’s proving popular.

Port City Breakers player Owen Blair has been selected in the New South Wales Country under-23 side. The Kempsey born-product will head to Ipswich next Tuesday to face-off against the Australian Defence Force. The team then travels to Port Moresby to play the Papua New Guinea Digicell Cup representative side on October 14. The fullback says he’s happy to be a part of the team but will take some time adjusting to the new wing position. (VISION ONLY – NO AUDIO)

Returning to the Roosters triumphant win, and it was a great night to be in the Manning Valley. Local products Boyd Cordner and Latrell Mitchell starring throughout Sydney’s shining 80 minutes.