Darts by Tutu Wynn
THE Brezz’n Falcons team of Simon Koia, Harley Ngarangione, Sam Kirikino and Peter Tom won the Gisborne Club Darts Rose Bowl A-Grade competition at the Gisborne RSA last Sunday.
After the ultimate graded Tuesday-night trophies, the Rose Bowl is the next most sought-after team title on the local council darts calendar.
Such was the attendance (21 teams of four) and dedication, the tournament started at 10am and did not finish until the final gold-deciding A-Grade arrow was unleashed at 9pm.
The Rose Bowl is a second-chance event that opens the door for teams who are out of the running for top Tuesday-night honours to grab gold. This year’s A-Grade results achieved just that.
With only one game remaining in Tuesday’s A-Grade competition and sitting in fourth spot, the awesome foursome of the Falcons — Koia, Ngarangione, Kirikino and Tom — overcame the challenge from the RSA Rippers (1) team of Tom Irwin, Winston Wanoa, Mike Hughes and Matiu Hawea.
The Falcons survived attack after attack from the three teams situated above them on the A-grade table — 2NZ Rebels (first), Brezz’n Tigers (second) and RSA Liquorland (third) to merit a place in finals position.
A similar result did not eventuate in the B Grade as Brezz’n Done&Dusted (1) — captained by Brian Leach and including Wayne Tamihana, Marcus Leach and Karlia Waikawa — repulsed more than one challenge from the 2NZ Maverick (1) four of Cris Kiri, Joe Kiri, Jojo Kiri and Hayden Kiri.
This achievement by Done&Dusted means their players will collect gold on both fronts.
The same went for the C Grade, where Brezz’n Pythons, Kazius Collier-Delamere, Kiri Hawea, Louise Laulau and Joanne Matete, already in line for Tuesday night gold, defeated the all-girl quartet of Ora Pohio-Taukamo, Syndi Barbarich, Pauline Haapu and Heni Pewhairangi.
Emphasising the high quality and talent on show, 19 maximum 180 scores were thrown: Tom Irwin (4) RSA Right Track; Brian Leach (3) Brezz’n Done&Dusted Simon Koia (2) Brezz’n Falcons; Tahuna Irwin (2) RSA Right Track; Marcus Leach (1) Brezz’n Done&Dusted Vern Marshall (1) RSA Liquorland; Steve Nisbett (1) RSA Liquorland; Ora Taukamo-Pohio (1) 2NZ (3); George Vaotuua (1) RSA Liquorland; Karlia Waikawa (1) Brezz’n Done&Dusted Winston Wanoa (1) RSA Right Track; Allen Wildbore (1) Cossie (4).
The winners and runners-up are to be congratulated, but simply being present in the cauldron of a hundred dart players wishing each other the best before the start of play was in itself something to appreciate.
Then watching great darts and experiencing the games unfold over the next 10 hours of play added up to an experience that turned what might have been a good day into a really great day.
Every player and support person should be congratulated.
Special thanks go to tournament organiser Aunty Mary Hollis for making the tournament run smoothly.
ResultsA Grade winners: Falcons (Simon Koia, Harley Ngarangione, Sam Kirikino, Peter Tom, Rod Irwin).
Runners-up: Rippers (1) (Tom Irwin, Winston Wanoa, Mike Hughes, Matiu Hawea).
B Grade winners: Done&Dusted (1) (Wayne Tamihana, Marcus Leach, Brian Leach, Karlia Waikawa, Kauri Leach, Shay Waikawa).
Runners-up: Mavericks (1) (Cris Kiri, Joe Kiri snr, Jojo Kiri, Cody Kirikiri).
C Grade winners: Pythons (Kazius Collier-Delamere, Louise Laulau, Kiri Hawea, Joanne Matete, Warren Coe, Lynmarie Edwards).
Runners-up: 2NZ (3) (Syndi Barbarich, Ora Taukamo-Pohio, Heni Pewhairangi, Pauline Haapu, Faenza Hewett, Marlaine Pohio).
BREZZ’N Tigers had an 11-10 win against RSA Right Track to secure top ranking in the Tuesday-night season that ended this week.
Previous top-ranked team 2NZ Rebels (1) had a bye on Tuesday.
After 12 matches, both Brezz’n Tigers and 2NZ Rebels (1) had 18 points. Tigers had 150 legs for and 102 legs against, compared with the Rebels’ 136 legs for and 116 legs against.
Rankings after 12 matches
A Grade: 1, Brezz’n Tigers 18 pts; 2, 2NZ Rebels (1), 18; 3, Brezz’n Falcons 14; 4, RSA Liquorland 12; 5, Cossie 2 PHL 10; 6, RSA Right Track 10; 7, Cossie (4) 2.
B Grade: 1, Brezz’n Done&Dusted, 22; 2, 2NZ Mavericks, 20; 3, Brezz’n Pumas, 12; 4, Brezz’n Scorpions, 10; 5, Brezz’n Sharks, 8; 6, 2NZ Rebels (2), 6; 7, RSA Rose & Thorns, 6.
C Grade: 1, Brezz’n Pythons 20; 2, 2NZ (3) 18; 3, 2NZ McCannics 14; 4, Cossie Downers 12; 5, RSA (4) 12; 6, 2NZ Diamonds 4; 7, Brezz’n Hipsters 4.
Gisborne Club Darts Association prize-giving will be held at the 2NZEF tonight, starting at 5pm.
INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS from Tuesday
180s: Tom Irwin (RSA Right Track), Tahuna Irwin (RSA Right Track), Harley Ngarangione (Brezz’n Falcons), Vern Marshall (RSA Liquorland), Matt Reedy (Cossie 2 PHL), Sha Hohipa (Cossie 2 PHL), Paul Mountcastle (Cossie 2 PHL)(2),Joe Kiri snr (2NZ Mavericks)(2), Brian Leach (Brezz’n Done&Dusted), Arthur Bacon (RSA Rose & Thorns), Marlaine Pohio (2NZ 3).
Best start (180): Matt Reedy (Cossie 2 PHL), Brian Leach (Brezz’n Done&Dusted).
Best finish (144): Hati Saddlier (Brezz’n Falcons).
Most high scores (17): Matt Reedy (Cossie 2 PHL).
RESULTS Brezz’n Tigers 11 RSA Right Track 10: Shiloh Henry 100 (11); Willie Edwards 100 (2); Brendon Barry 140st, 100 (9); Webster (Webby) Lewis 140, 100 (7); Teretu Te Moananui 140, 139, 100 (5); Leroy Eyles 151, 140 (2), 100 (3). Tom Irwin 180, 140 (4), 135, 125, 121 (2), 100 (5); Winston (Black) Wanoa 100; Tahuna Irwin 180, 140st, 125 (2), 121, 100 (2); Gary Grant 140 (2), 135, 108, 100 (7); Nigel Higham 140st, 127 (2), 121, 100 (5); Mike Hughes 133, 121, 100 (7).
Brezz’n Falcons 12 RSA Liquorland 9: Hati Saddlier 144f, 125, 107f, 100 (3); Simon Koia 140st, 140 (2), 125 (2), 123, 100 (6); Harley Ngarangione 180, 140, 125, 105, 100 (10); Claude Saddlier 120, 116, 100; Simon (Sam) Kirikino 100 (8); Peter Tom 140 (2), 139, 121, 100 (5). Vern Marshall 180, 140 (2), 100 (2); Steve Nisbett 140, 132, 121, 100; Jesse Noanoa 140, 121, 100 (5); Joe (Joby) Wimutu 125, Ian (Woodie) Wood 140st (2), 140, 100 (8); Moses (Mo) Kopua 140st, 100 (2).
Cossie (4) 4 Cossie 2 PHL 17: Ken McLaughlin 140, 121, 100 (7); Ryan Kirkland; Allen Wildbore 174, 140, 125, 119, 101, 100; Lindsay Grenfell 121, 115; Pete Kirwan 140, 129, 125, 123, 121, 101, 100 (3); Ernst Spreiter 140, 121, 100. Matt Reedy 180st, 140 (3), 125, 108, 100 (11); Monty Reedy 100 (4); Sha Hohipa 180, 140 (3), 135, 121 (2), 100 (3); Paul Mountcastle 180 (2), 132, 119, 118, 100 (2); Dice Torrey 140 (2), 120, 100 (7); Steve (Puna) McRoberts 122, 100.
2NZ Mavericks 10 Brezz’n Done&Dusted 5: Joe Kiri snr 180 (2), 119 (2), 100st, 100; Cris Kiri 100 (2); Joe (Jojo) Kiri jnr 125, 100 (7); Tania Kiri 140, 135, 121, 100 (2); Hayden Kiri 156, 140st, 100st (2), 100; Cody Kiri 125, 121f, 100 (5). Wayne Tamihana 120st, 100st, 100 (9); Marcus Leach 140, 120, 100 (6); Brian Leach 180st, 140st (2), 140, 125 (2), 100st, 100 (5); Karlia Waikawa 140, 121, 112, 100 (2); Joe Moana 140, 121, 120st, 100; Kauri Leach 100 (2).
Brezz’n Pumas 6 Brezz’n Scorpions 9: Josh van der Lem 100; Sonia Tom 115, 110; Ike Te Aho-Rangi 140, 100 (2); Irene Taufa 136; Eric Moses 121. Dean Allen 100; Bill Allan 124; Heiwari Phillips 120, 101, 100; Mark Bain 115 (2); Vic Mackey 100st, 100 (2); Curly Kerr 135, 100 (3).
RSA Rose & Thorns 8 2NZ Rebels (2) 7: Chae Whaitiri 101, 100 (3); Arthur Bacon 180, 125, 100 (2); Zac Smith 100st; Kathy Penfold 140st, 100 (3). Valley Poi 163, 140, 121, 100; Gary Poi 127, 100; Deanna (Deejay) Poi jnr 120 (2), 112, 100; Lorenzo Kaa 135st, 125 (2), 100st (2), 100 (6); Romelle Kaa 140, 100.
Brezz’n Pythons 7 2NZ (3) 8: Kazius (Kaz) Collier-Delamere 100; Louise Laulau 134; Joanne Matete 133 (2), 117, 115; Aaliyah (Arlee) Thompson-Collins 140, 113; Lynmarie Edwards 132, 116, 114; Warren Coe 116, 100. Ora Taukamo-Pohio 100st, 100 (5); Heni Pewhairangi 125, 100 (2); Syndi Barbarich 105, 100st, 100; Tahawai Pewhairangi 115, 100; Faenza Hewett 134, 100; Marlaine Pohio 180, 144, 100 (2).
RSA (4) 9 Cossie Downers 6: Rowe Mason 120, 100st; Kehu Beauchamp 114, 100; Gaylene Taitapanui 100st. Maureen Kelly 118.
2NZ Diamonds 7 Brezz’N Hipsters 8: Tangiahua (Tangi) Hautapu 171, 127; Moana Brown 100 (2); Paul Seymour 100. Deb Mulligan 160; Betts Clarke 100; Curly Waikari 120, 115st, 115, 100; Vanessa Fraider 114, 100; Nikki-Jean Stevenson 100; Rachael Davis 117.