On a very overcast autumn day the Kerry Packer Challenge Cup saw its first 2 games played. The 1st was between Groeninghe and Pitchfork. It was a very even game with both teams sharing the lead at various times. At the end of the 3rd chukka it was 4 all and at the end of the 6th it was 8 all and an extra chukka was needed before Andrew Hine took the ball into the attaching zone for his team before Rob Archibald was able to hit the goal to win the game. Pitchfork 9 defeated Groeninghe 8. 
Rob Archibald for Pitchfork and Glen Gilmore of Groeninghe.
Game 2 was between Ellerston White and Calatagan. The play went from 1 end of the field to the other before Ellerston managed to score the first goal of the game with 45 seconds left in chukka 1. The 2nd chukka remained scoreless and it was a penalty in the 3rd that gave Calatagan there first and then another penalty and goal to them also to make it 2-1 then Ellerston scored 2 more and it was 3-2 Ellerston at half time. The white team came on strong but Calatagan kept the pressure on and took the lead in the 6th but Ellerston hit back before the scores were tied again at 6 all and a penalty in the goal mouth to Ellerston in the dying seconds saw them take the match out 7-6. The game was only just over and the heavens opened to drown all and sundry that could not make cover. 
Mat Grimes of Ellerston and Will White who was filling in for Jake Zobel in Calatagan.
These photos were supplied to us by Trish Taylor of Ellerston. Thank You Trish.
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