Sport
9 June, 2023
Orford table tennis 2nd rev round
THIS week marks the start of the second reverse round of matches for Orford and District Table Tennis Association.
Warrnambool Vikings remain undefeated.
Player availability will determine the remaining ladder positions, with the start of the winter bringing with it the cold season.
This week’s weather marked what could be the start of difficult playing conditions - cold, power loss, high winds and noisy.
Ladder movement this week saw Port Fairy jump over Myndarra when they defeated them, either team finishing in fifth place will be too strong for those below.
Week eight will see Glengleeson v Warrnambool Vikings. Warrnambool Vikings will account for Glengleeson as they did in this year’s opening night. Warrnambool Warriors v Orford Orford haven’t the fire power to counter Warrnambool Warriors, they can only hope to lose by less, with Russell Hussey Orford to influence the doubles. Myndarra v Tarrone Myndarra won last round and it is believed they will again. Attunga v Port Fairy.
The Attunga family team will be too strong for Port Fairy who have been a surprise entry this year. Results from week seven were as follows: Warrnambool Vikings defeated Orford 10.30-1.4.
It was a wet, miserable trip back to Orford and that wasn’t just because of the weather. Russell Hussey was Orford’s winner when he defeated Chad 11-2, 11-5 and 11-9; extended rubbers were few and game scores regulation.
Warrnambool Vikings’ Dom and Tess were the three rubber winners for the night.
Warrnambool Warriors defeated Tarrone 10.30-1.12. Warrnambool Warriors were able to win all of the six extended rubbers of the night; the score sheet showing that play wasn’t as one sided as the outcome.
David Warhurst was Tarrone’s winner, while Neil Ford and Peter Owen won their three rubbers for Warrnambool Warriors, both holding out strong challenges to win their rubbers in five games, one of which was 15-13.
Myndarra lost to Port Fairy 0.0-11.33. With Myndarra’s Nick Bartlett their only regular player, Port Fairy was too strong. Glengleeson lost to Attunga 1.7-10.30. Glengleeson’s Bill Lyon was their shining light when he defeated Andrea Drendel who was filling-in for Attunga.
Both Kelly and Val Wortley won their three rubbers for Attunga. Kelly was fortunate to defeat Bill 11-2, 11-7 and 16-14, the rubber an indication of others that had a number of extended games.
The un-official ladder is as follows: Warrnambool Vikings 28 points, 66 rubbers and 205 games; Attunga 24, 53, 172; Warrnambool Warriors 20, 51, 168; Port Fairy 16, 35, 119; Myndarra 12, 30, 99; Orford 8, 31, 109; Glengleeson 4, 23, 90; Tarrone 0, 19, 81.
