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Fieldays 2018: Goldpine

The Country
14 Jun, 2018 09:02 PMQuick Read

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Jamie catches up with John "Noaksey" Noakes for a spot of fencing with Goldpine.

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Jamie Mackay wants to learn a bit more about fencing and he's definitely found the right man for the job at Fieldays.

The Country host caught up with fencing legend John Noakes at the Goldpine site at Mystery Creek.

Noakes is an expert fencer and FCANZ Board Member, who also commentates the fencing competitions at the Rural Games.

Noakes has been busy at Fieldays demonstrating fencing and using all the latest gear.

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Although he knows his stuff, there are some tasks that can confound even John "Noakesy" Noakes.

Trying to teach Sam "Lashes" Casey how to fence put the great man to the test.

Check out his valiant effort here - Lashes tries his hand at fencing

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