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INVITATION: AUSTRALIA VS NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL POLO TEST, 30 MARCH 2008

1 Apr 2008

Australia arm-wrestled New Zealand to a one goal victory on Sunday afternoon, the final score being 8-7. The ground was quite soft so the ball did not run straight making it harder for the players to score. New Zealand missed a couple of open goals and overall it was a tough contest.

In the Curtain Raiser the team of Kelvin Johnston 4, Brodie Donovan 3, Ed Archibald 2, Adam Buchert 2 won over the team of Hamish McGregor 4, Rick McCarthy 3, Sam Gunn 3, Brendan Fahey 1. Final Score 8-4.

Thanks to everyone who went along to watch and support the teams - it was a stunning day in terms of weather and sporting entertainment. Thank you also to all the organisers who work so hard to make the day a memorable one.

A 28 goal New Zealand side will play a 26 goal Australian team for the Australasian Gold Cup - a trophy first presented in 1925. This is the highest grade polo that has been seen at the Test Match for some years.

We are pleased to announce the Teams:
Australia: Damien Johnston 6, Glen Gilmore 7, Ruki Baillieu 7, Rob Archibald 6. Total 26 goals. The same Australian team will play England in the Coronation Cup in July this year.

New Zealand: Simon Keyte 7, Tommy Wilson 7, John Paul Clarkin 8, Sam Hopkinson 6. Total 28 goals.

The Curtain Raiser game, prior to the Test Match, displays local talent featuring 8 NSW players selected from tough competition at a recent NSWPA Development Squad Training course.

Development Squad Teams:
Kelvin Johnston 4, Brodie Donovan 3, Ed Archibald 2, Adam Buchert 2 = 11 goals.
Hamish McGregor 4, Rick McCarthy 3, Sam Gunn 3, Brendan Fahey 1 = 11 goals.
Reserves: Adam Tolhurst and David Marshall.

You are invited to:

The Goldmann Sachs JBWere AUSTRALIA VS NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL POLO TEST, Sunday 30th March 2008 (DPI REG NO. HER-611)

Fresh country air. Scintilating on-field action. Trans-Tasman rivalry.

ENTRY: $25 per adult, kids under 15 free

FURNISHED CARPARK SITES: From $550
THE CHUKKA CLUB: $130 per person
BOOKINGS: (03) 9421 3000

MATCH PROGRAM:
11.00am Curtain Raiser
2.00pm Australia vs New Zealand

DIRECTIONS:
Windsor Polo Club, Old Kurrajong Road, Richmond.
Take M2, M7 and Richmond Rd/Blacktown Rd exit to Richmond.
The main road in Richmond, Windsor Road, turns into Old Kurrajong Road as it leaves town. The polo fields are approximately 1km out of town on the left hand side.

For more information contact: Elite Sports Properties, Ph (03) 9421 3000, www.wpc.org.au.

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