Darren Thompson (left) and Michael Barclay (right) after the final of the Bruce Johnstone Trophy.
Michael Barclay withstood an early setback to defeat Darren Thompson in claiming the ClubMulwala Snooker Club Bruce Johnstone Trophy for 2024.
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Bruce was a long-time club member, committee man and raconteur who is fondly remembered by those he knew, and this event honours his memory.
After fighting their way through qualifying rounds Michael and Darren squared off on Monday, July 22 in a best of three frame format final.
Darren claimed the first frame quite comfortably, but Michael roared back in the second to set up a winner take all decider.
Michael displayed his typical cool demeanour to hang tough and eventually took out the match when potting the final blue and pink.
Congratulations to both players on making their respective ways to the championship decider and playing out a close and entertaining match.
Wednesday evening social night specialists Kevin Young and Michael “he’s everywhere” Barclay monopolised the contests of July 17 and 24.
Michael took out the competition over Kevin on July 17, but Kevin turned the tables on Michael the following week.
The rest appeared to be making up the numbers given their domination over this reporting period.
Congratulations gentlemen very well played.
ClubMulwala Snooker Club members Mia Macheda and Marg Conomy participated in the Australian Women’s Snooker and Billiard championships that were held in Melbourne over July 13 - 15.
Marg and Mia and represented the snooker club admirably and thoroughly enjoyed participating in this national level event, which provided sensational experience for them both going forward in their cueing careers.
Mia Macheda (left) and Marg Conomy participated in the Australian Women’s Snooker and Billiard championships in Melbourne over July 13 - 15.
The ClubMulwala Snooker Club held its annual general meeting on July 22 and the following members were elected to office bearing positions.
President - Darren Thompson (for the fifteenth year in succession), Vice President - Darren Edwards, Junior Vice President - Debbie Harbrow, Treasurer - Jason Bassett, Secretary - Nev Page, General committee members - Jake Thompson, Dan Young, Daryl McKernan, Heie Hansen and Michael Barclay.
The club wishes to formally recognise and appreciate the ongoing support of ClubMulwala, which was communicated to ClubMulwala board member Mr John Clarke at the meeting.
The snooker club also express their gratitude to former club treasurer Mr Daryl McKernan, who has handed over the reins to Jason Bassett after 12 years in the role.
As can be seen on the ClubMulwala website, its members newsletter and ClubMulwala Snooker Club Facebook page we welcome new members or anyone who may like to give snooker a try.
ClubMulwala sponsors the snooker club very generously so value for money ratio for players is very high indeed.
There are a variety of events held every Monday and Wednesday evening and there are plenty of opportunities for new players to join or come along to try the facilities out.
The snooker club have 2 excellently maintained full size tables, which have recently been re-surfaced and a new state of the art lighting system.
The snooker room is available for competition, practice and visitor use, and the club has its own regularly updated handicapping system to ensure players from beginners to advanced level can compete equally.
There are also plenty of experienced and skilled players who can help with advice and tips on how to improve your game or perhaps adapt it for those who have played pub or social pool in the past.
Please contact the snooker club on either 0497 062443 or 0418 361779 or visit on a Wednesday evening before 7PM if you would like to give snooker a try.
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