MLTC Newsletter – 05 August 2024
Manly Lawn Tennis Club Newsletter 5 Aug 2024
Welcome Ruby
Sean White and his partner welcomed their first child Ruby into the world a few weeks ago. I am sure all our members wish them well for the sleepless nights and magic moments ahead of them.
Badge Results
Sunny skies allowed Round 11 of Sydney Badge to be played in full .
Most of our Men’s Teams are playing towards a top 4 spot like The Bulldogs in NRL.
Division 1 Men’s Won 4-4 on games v Sydney Uni
Andre/Cam won all 4 sets to set up victory.The team is sitting on top of the table.
Division 2 Won 4-4 on games away at Mortdale.
Both pairs won 2 sets each Todd/Bede and the two Steves.
Now in 5th position.
Division 4 Won 5-2 away at Sydney Uni.
Vincent/Fernando won 4 sets Jon/Howard 1 set with one unfinished
In 2nd position
Division 6 Won 6-2 at home v Sydney Uni
Geoff/Larry 2 sets and 4 sets forfeited
In first position
Division 7 Lost 5-3 away to Tennis Valley
Mike /Gabriel 2 sets Tom/James 1 set
In 8th position
Division 9 Won 6-1 at home v One Love
Graham/Denis 3 sets Andrew/FF Chris 3 sets and one unfinished
There was no love after the match as One Love members packed their bags and took off without saying good bye! We still enjoyed a drink and all the food!
Now in 4th position
Division 11 Lost 5-3 away at Chatswood
Daniel/Barnaby continued their good form to win 3 sets.
Clinging to 4th spot .Barnaby and Daniel need some help in the next few matches from the rest of the team. So practice up guys!
Division 12 Lost 4-4 on games at Marrickville
Glen/ Bilal won all four sets.Ray D and Ian enjoyed the after drinks and food.
Now in 2nd position
Only three weeks to go to semi finals so all teams need to practice hard.
Denis Crowley
Three matches to go and Manly still remains strong with 3/5 Saturday teams in the top 4 and both Thursday women’s teams in top 4.
Both of our ladies division 4 teams were washed out at Sydney University this weekend, only 3 teams played.
Div 1
Manly Ladies 1 – fantastic result against Sydney University Lionesses winning 3-2, Nicola and Lisa winning 2 sets with ind unfinished, and Caroline and Marina winning 1 set with 2 unfinished.
Manly moving up to 6th position.
Div 2
Manly Ladies 2 – winning in a very tight match 4-3 against Koorora 2 with one set unfinished. Virginia and Kirsten winning 2 sets, and one unfinished, Sarah and Krista also winning two sets.
Remaining in 3rd position.
Div 3
Manly ladies 3 losing against the Neutral Bay on games 4-4, Cara and Larissa winning 3 sets and Christine and Penny winning 1 set.
Remaining in 4th position.
Div 4
Manly 4 remaining in 2nd position and Manly 5 in 5th.
Thursday Ladies Badge
Neither teams playing on Thursday.
Div 1 – Manly Ladies 1 remain in 1st
Div 2 – Manly Ladies 2 in 3rd position.
Best wishes,
Virginia
MLTC Secretary
