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They’re On Again! Pie in the Sky! Part 3
Meninga, Croker, Clyde, Woolford.
These names represent rugby league and Canberra Raiders royalty and they’re joining forces once more for an all-star game in Queanbeyan this year. Launched, December 2017, the event has been dubbed the “pie in the sky”. It follows on from a match held in Hay in 2011 which brought many of the game’s biggest names together for charity. The match is the brainchild of David Reid Homes managing director Ken Beissel, the event’s major sponsor. Beissel came to Queanbeyan from Hay at age 16 to play for the Queanbeyan Blues where he played with Australian representatives Ian Thomson and David Grimmond. “I played with some of the great footballers of the era and under a great coach in Don Furner,” Beissel said. “What I wanted to do was give the kids an opportunity in my hometown to rub shoulders with some of the greats. Queanbeyan is a second home for me, I just love the place.” With so much of the Raiders history tied to Queanbeyan there are no shortage of club legends lining up to play and be involved.Coach – Mal Meninga
Mal Meninga will coach the all-star squad. Former captains Simon Woolford and Terry Campese will battle for the armband. Jason Croker won’t be able to suit up due to injuries but has promised to run water. Some of the other names that have confirmed they will play include Bradley Clyde, Ken Nagas, Brett Mullins, Quentin Pongia, Matt Geyer and potentially Nathan Hindmarsh. Former NRL referee Bill Harrigan has confirmed he’ll take the whistle in the 80-minute match against the current Queanbeyan Blues side. Current Raiders coach Ricky Stuart is expected to play if he does not have coaching commitments. However, Raiders fans may wish not to see Stuart with the game scheduled for September 28, just days before the NRL grand final. All proceeds from the match will be split between Treehouse, a special needs support service in Queanbeyan, and a respite centre planned by community campaigners Yvonne Cuschieri and Paul Walshe. Woolford, who played in the Hay match, said despite having moved past their playing days the former players inevitably let their competitive natures take over. Quentin Pongia dislocated his elbow in Hay by not backing out of a tackle. “It’s something the ex-players really enjoy, not only the game but the function afterwards and being able to mix with the local communities,” Woolford said. “There’s plenty of guys that couldn’t say yes quick enough.” Queanbeyan-Palerang councillor Kenrick Winchester said he will endeavour to secure council support for the event and provide Seiffert Oval free of charge. “This is a really exciting event for Queanbeyan,” Cr Winchester said. “We get to support some of our amazing local charities in Treehouse and Paul [Walshe] and Yvonne’s [Cuschieri] respite centre. “I’m as big a Raiders fan you could find, I went out to the game in Hay and it was brilliant seeing the legends run around again. “Queanbeyan is the Raiders home so I know they will get behind the event.” Cr Winchester added the game will hopefully add to the momentum for an upgrade of Seiffert Oval. Attribution Elliot Williams, Canberra TimesGrafton to Inverell Rolling Coverage
#NRS18 #G2I @Cyrus_Monk and Potter and working to bridge the gap. They are only 1min behind the leading bunch of 4. 177/228km
— National Road Series #NRS18 (@Nat_Road_Series) May 12, 2018
Division three has gone through the Mount Mitchell feed zone and there is a break-away of three riders ahead of the main bunch, including David Bingley of Launceston City, Mark Joseph Jeffrey from Tamworth and Christopher Joustra of Latrobe City. The division one field now has a break-away of four, with a chase group of nine, and another 20 charging to catch up. The field is now split over 10-15 minutes. The first riders are expected to reach Inverell about 1.15pm.Not going to breaking a race record today. Really gusty, cold conditions with mostly a headwind blowing. Might be closer to a 7 hour time than 6. #G2I18 160/228kms
— BrakeDown Podcast (@BrakeDownPod) May 12, 2018
11.20AM The main group in division one is about 30km out of Glen Innes. The peloton split into two up the mountain, but came back together into one group of about 70. The weather is still a factor, at approximately nine degrees, with a lot of debris still on the road. There’s about 97km left in the race. According to Peter Sunderland, it’s still anybody’s race, with good numbers represented from all the teams. Riders are expected to make their major moves after Glen Innes.#G2I18 Race Situation at 150 km/228km: Elliot, Featonby, Cameron, Freienstein—2’15–》30-40 riders splitting up dramatically
— BrakeDown Podcast (@BrakeDownPod) May 12, 2018
11.10AM The group of four up the front have been identified as Jesse Featonby of Drapac EF Cycling Raphael Freienstein of Inform Make NRS, Nathan Elliott of Bennelong SwissWellness and Timothy Cameron of St George Continental. They have a gap of three minutes, 25 seconds to individual Penrith ride Peter Milostic and Rapha Sydney’s Darcy Ellerm-Norton, who are four minutes, 15 seconds to the main chasing group. 10.40AM Division one is 120 km into the 228 km race. There’s a break of four out the front with a 45 second gap, including Bennelong SwissWellness favourite Nathan Elliott. The main chase group has swelled to 30 as a group of 10 rejoins through the main feed zone.The wind is atrocious and we are still under the cover of the trees https://t.co/WA7vUg2Jr2
— Grafton to Inverell (@G2Irace) May 12, 2018
10.30AM The break-away group in division one is now down to 13 riders. Sam Crome, Conor Murtagh, Jack Sutton, Oliver Kent-Spark, Sascha Bondarenko-Edwards, Raphael Freienstein, Julian Thomson, Jake Marryat, Cameron Ivory, Cameron Roberts, Timothy Cameron, Ryan Cavanagh, Oliver Martin and Trevor Spencer are still riding tempo up the hills. 10.00AM Division three are climbing the range, getting ready for the cold winds. 9.50AM The gap to the break-away group temporarily stretched out to over six minutes, but is now down to around three minutes. Most teams have riders in the group, with the peloton chasing hard. The chilly weather and winds will be a challenge as the main group heads up the Gibraltar Range, with debris on the road. There’s about seven kilometres left on the climb.Aggressive in the front group with lots of riders trying to break away. St George and Bennelong with the strongest presence in this bunch #G2I18 107/228kms pic.twitter.com/mkwQMO1EMy
— BrakeDown Podcast (@BrakeDownPod) May 12, 2018
9.10AM The results are in for the Des Femmes sprint, with Anna Beck from the University of Queensland coming in first, with Jessica Pratt from Balmoral in second and Megan Scott from Giant, Sydney in third. In division three, the sprint winner is Latrobe City’s Christopher Joustra, followed by Scott Walcot from Coffs Harbour and Erron Hennessy of Murwillumbah. 8.45AM The break away group is 17 riders strong, and have managed to create a four minute gap from the main peloton.#G2I18 Both the break and peloton are on the Gibraltar climb. This climb should surely split the peloton apart further. Reports are that winds are blowing a hail at the top of the climb
— mobius BridgeLane (@mobiusBridgeLn) May 11, 2018
Division three are about 125km from Glen Innes, with two race leaders approaching a one minute lead. In the division two sprint, Cameron Judson of Harlequin came in first, followed by David Evans of Manly Warringah and Stuart Grieve of Northern Sydney.Some break names: Marryat, Cameron, Cavenagh, Crome, Kent-Sparke, Randall, Murtugh, Frienstein, Ivory, Bonello, Thompson, Booth, Walsh, Meyer, Freeman, Martin, Roberts #G2I18 #NRS18 #OLI
— Oliver’s Racing (@oliversracing) May 11, 2018
8.20AM
A bunch of 14-18 riders lead the pack by approximately 40 seconds about 25km in, including team members of Olivers Racing, GPM Stulz, Drapac EF Cycling, Bennelong Swiss Wellness, the Australian Cycling Academy, AMR Renault and solo entrant Dan Bonello. Oliver Kent Spark, Sam Crome, Ryan Cavanagh, Cam Ivory, and Jack Sutton are thought to be in the front bunch.The break working well together. #NRS18 @G2Irace it’s still anyones race but the peloton is driving hard https://t.co/VvregHazkE
— National Road Series #NRS18 (@Nat_Road_Series) May 11, 2018
8AM
There are 102 riders taking on the race in division two. They are sticking together early in the race, and preparing for the weather changes ahead, according to Rick Adams. Locals will be keeping an eye out for Inverell riders Alwyn Miller, Jason Sprang and Zak Sunderland. Two leaders, David Randall of Van dam Racing and William Barker Phoenix Cycling Collective have made a break for it in division 1. They have a 30 second lead but seem unlikely to hold it on. It’s 15 kilometres into the race, not far from the Cattle Creek climb, which could begin to split the peloton. The division three riders, including 30 women and 30 in the challenge, non-competitive category have taken off. 7.19AM …And they’re off! With record numbers in all three divisions, the first division sets off on the toughest one day cycle race in Australia. Inverell cycling fans will keep their fingers crossed for locals Ryan Thomas and Chris Hamilton.6.45AM The first names are going up as teams prepare for one of the toughest Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classics in recent years.The peloton rolls out of Grafton. 228km of racing underway! #G2I18 #NRS18 #OLI pic.twitter.com/bb8s8B5SSW
— Oliver’s Racing (@oliversracing) May 11, 2018
With headwinds of up to 45 kilometres an hour predicted for after the peak of the Gibraltar Range local and former Grafton to Inverell rider Peter Sunderland expects the race will stretch to six and a half hours this year. A broad smile on his face, local A Grade rider Ryan Thomas admitted the cold weather had come as “a bit of a shock” for many. Although he’d been unwell and unable to train hard in the past week, Thomas felt it could give him an advantage. “I usually race well on fresh legs,” he told the Grafton to Inverell committee. Nathan Elliott from Bennelong Swiss Wellness, who as a dual Melbourne to Warrnambool winner, is in the running for the top spot, said the headwind predictions should make the race “interesting”. “It’ll definitely make the race harder, but whether it splits (riders) up a bit, it’s hard to tell,” he said. National under 23 road race champion Cyrus Monk said he was feeling well, and said he was surprised by his recent success in Europe. The 2016 Grafton to Inverell winner Pat Lane said he’d love to win another one. With the headwinds, he said it would be really important to “ride a bit smarter a race”.Defending champions @BennelongSwissW signing on for the @G2Irace #NRS18
— National Road Series #NRS18 (@Nat_Road_Series) May 11, 2018
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Why Custom Home Builder Brisbane?
When we set to writing about custom home builders Brisbane, we considered the needs of folks building their second or third or even fourth homes. First home builders often aren’t looking for custom home builders in Brisbane or custom home builders in Australia for that matter. This is because people who build custom homes are often looking at investing at a higher level into their new home building project. That doesn’t mean that first home buyers can’t enjoy the benefits of a custom home design and build. Let’s break that down a bit to see how it fits:So, What is a Custom Home?
According to Wikipedia, a custom home is defined as:
“…a one-of-a-kind house that is designed for a specific client and for a particular location. The custom home builder may use plans created by an architect or by a professional home designer. Custom homes afford consumers the opportunity to control layout, lot size, and accessibility. In most cases, custom home builders construct on land the home buyer already owns. Some developers sell fully serviced lots specifically for the construction of custom homes. This makes it easy to build a custom home since the lot is construction-ready and builders can focus purely on the design of the home.” Attribution to wiki
Wikipedia goes on to define Custom Home Builders:
“Custom home builders
- Build unique houses. A custom home is a site-specific home built from a unique set of plans for the wishes of a specific client.
- Some custom builders may offer design/build services.
- Build single-family homes.
- Are generally small-volume builders.
- Tend to build high-end homes.” Attribution to wiki
Custom Home Builder Brisbane for First Home Buyers
None of these points preclude an affordable first home from being a custom home. “A custom home is a site-specific home built from a unique set of plans for the wishes of a specific client” Within your budget, we can build a unique home that is custom designed and built for your needs, your view and location. So you don’t have to have a “cookie cutter” box because you are a first home buyer. Of course, there’s often the option to build a more modest but still custom designed and built home for you and allowing for extensions up and out at a later date as your circumstances allow.Contact us Now
So why not follow these links to explore further? Just click on each link to discover more:They’re On Again! Pie in the Sky! Part 2
David Reid Homes Pie in the Sky 2011 Flashback!
The official Pie in the Sky, David Reid Homes All Stars video coverage from 2011. Here’s what they had to say! It’s become an annual pilgrimage from the city to the sticks. A treasure trove of Rugby League talent winging their way to the remote western Riverina town. Gotta hope that the Hay side don’t take it too serious. The likes of Meninga, Bradley Clarke, Matt Geyer and Simon Woolford. They’ve played on the biggest stages and they’ve given back to the game at the grassroots. A club that was struggling a decade ago is now thriving with a full complement of boys’ and girls’ junior teams and for the first time a top division senior team. it’s like getting the Australian test team to play a one dayer game of cricket! It’s a combination the five years hard work and I’m expecting big crowds. The unsung heroes are many of the Magpies. The all-stars warmed up if you can call it that. Their first and last pre-match training session. Bit worried about my team. Preparation hasn’t been great. Meet Rugby League immortal, Arty Beatson, official coach and motivator. Joking aside the great man was shocked at the fitness of some of his charges. I reckon it’s indecent with these blokes are so fit. Whatever happened to where you let yourself go like Mark Tookey? And it was Mark Tookey and Meninga who led out the galaxy of former stars But despite the big names the locals were off to a flyer, targeting an obvious weakness on Daley’s wing. That sparked a group of blokes not used to losing. Meninga was in the thick of it. Not bad for 50 odd. Kenny Nagas wound the clock back and Nagas continued to cement his Man of the Match honours. The Hay Magpies motto is, “Let’s dream big” and that dream is now a reality with 1500 fans coming from near and far to rub shoulders with some of Rugby League’s best ever. It’s good the city coming out to the bush, I’d say. We don’t get to see famous people like this very often. It’s like a field of dreams out there with all the legends. It’s great. It’s like Rugby games of old. It’s really really good It was a buzz for the All Stars; a lifetime high for the likes of Mitch Rosser who played with them. The greats showed glimpses but the match wasn’t without incident. Shane Millard suffered a dislocated elbow. Woolford went for it charging 80 metres, defying the defence and gravity. Raiders coach David Furner enjoyed the hit out; his first game in six years. He was one of the first to answer the SOS from a club in strife. In the end the visitors won 50 to 8 but the score didn’t matter. Great for everybody here and you know, happy to get a bit of money in the bush. Hay keeps on prospering from it and you know, good luck for them next year in the comp. The boys were feeling it at one stage. Nah, it’s good stuff. Great to see that the concept which started as a bit of a pie in the sky, you know, come to fruition and it’s a true story. That’s my last ever game of Rugby League. That’s it. I’m officially retired. I’m gone.They’re On Again! Pie in the Sky! Part I
David Reid Homes All Stars to Play Again!
Flash Back to 2011
David Reid Homes All Stars looking back a few years. Let’s see what was in the headlines in 2011…Hay Magpies – Proud to be representing the community – By Peter (Parra) Montgomery
“Canberra Raiders and Australian Kangaroos Assistant coach David Furner sent … a copy of his training routine Have a look…” “Mate, I am full pre season training now getting ready for the game!”Just a quick schedule of my week training program.
Monday- Jerrabomberra Tavern – Weights – arm curls x 10 Schooners (375ml) Tuesday-Tourist Hotel -Lower leg – Squats- power raisers -(stand up on stool with hand up high for the attention of bar man for another drink). Wednesday- Royal Hotel; Cardio – Boxing – arrive just after happy hour- and walk in with a pink shirt on then start singing Boy George songs- “Do You really want to hurt me”!! Then Raise your Fist and its on!!!!!!!! Thursday- Light day- Weights Repeat Monday then a quick swim across Queanbeyan river and wrestle with the water rats on the bank. Friday- Interval Training-Tourist Hotel 5 Schooners – Then Dash to Top Pub 5 Schooners- Then Back – Repeat x 5 Sat – Sun- Recovery Session- Civic Centre Food and Wine Day – Clubbing at Night- Finish at Moose Head – Monday morning 5 am- 2 hours Sleep Repeat Week! Cheers Furnsie.”DAVID REID HOMES ALL STARS – A true great – Laurie Daley – By Peter (Parra) Montgomery
“When one of the All time greats of Rugby League puts his hands up to come out and promote the game of Rugby League, you know you have a very special occasion on your hands. Laurie Daley took about five minutes to agree to play in the David Reid All Stars game – and that was five minutes to check his diary to see if the date fitted into his busy schedule. AND what a busy schedule Lozza has on his plate. He is coach of the Indigenous team to take on the NRL Allstars team, coach of the Country Origin team, he is commentator with NRL on Fox, as well as being involved in the print media, penning columns for the Rugby League “Big League” Program….” So…. Watch this space as we bring on the 2018 David Reid Homes All Stars “Pie in the Sky”PERSONALISE YOUR HOME FINANCE
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Building your home can be one of life’s most satisfying experiences. Choosing a lender that specialises in new home finance will help ensure your building experience is an enjoyable one. David Reid Homes can offer new home finance through our specialist finance partner. We have a dedicated Finance team for every David Reid Homes custom home builder, who can help with your home buying needs. David Reid homes highly recommends speaking to David Walker, our construction loan specialist, regarding financing options for your new home. He can offer a full-service proposition and a holistic approach to all of your finance needs, including Home, Investment and Business Finance, Car Finance, Risk Insurance, Wealth Protection, Super & Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) lending.Don’t Risk all Your Eggs in One Basket
You know that your Bank can’t provide an alternative lender if your loan doesn’t fit their policies or income assessment matrix. That’s where, our finance consultant’s expertise stands out. You’re not “putting all your eggs in one basket” and being disappointed when the basket drops if your banker knocks you back. Our team provides lender choice, with access to over thirty lenders Lenders change policies all the time. Our finance team stays on top of those developments and more.Home Finance Including First Home Owners’ Grants
Our team is here to work for you, our customer, not the lender. David Walker is able to arrange everything for your new home finance, including First Home Owners Grant and/or Deposit funds to be released early on Build Contracts (subject to conditions), so your custom home builder can get on and get your plans approved and construction started. David Walker is fully qualified and licensed to handle all of your financial requirements. He holds a Diploma of Financial Services – Mortgage Broking Management, Certificate IV in Financial Services, a Diploma of Management and is an Accredited Finance Broker, registered with the MFAA (Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia). David is a Credit Licensee holder of Australian Credit Licence No. 385683. He is also a member of Australian Finance Group Ltd (AFG) and RFS Finance Pty Ltd, holder of Australian Credit Licence No. 388022.Ask your David Reid Homes Consultant for a referral to our David Reid Homes Finance Partner.
New Home Builders’ Checklist with David Reid Homes
Why a New Home Builders’ Checklist?
Your dream home will be one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, and choosing the right new home builders will mean it’s an exciting and rewarding experience. On the surface it may be hard to differentiate one builder from the next. Using our New Home Builders’ Check List will make it easy to gather information and compare offerings from builders in your area, and help you make the right choice the first time. Ask your David Reid Homes Consultant for the full comprehensive checklist to ensure the specifications of your home are everything you want.Here’s what you should cover:
- Is the builder supported by a quality national brand that has been around for over 10 years?
- Are your new home builders among Australia’s most awarded group?
- Is your builder a local builder with local knowledge?
- Will the builder offer a complimentary building site visit during the planning of your home?
- Is the builder a Housing Industry Australia member or Master Builder Association member?
- Do your new home builders use market-leading Australian based manufacturers and suppliers?
- Does the builder use quality local subcontractors?
- Will the builder provide you with a fixed price contract, with any provisional sums sufficient for the quality you expect?
- Does the builder have a process to keep you fully informed through the building experience?
- Can your home builder help you from initial design to a complete turnkey solution?
- Does your builder allow you to make changes to standard plans?
- Will you be the main focus of your builder?
We chose to build with David Reid Homes because of their competitive price and quality fixtures that were included. We were able to build a home to suit our young family and our love for entertaining. We were given more than enough choices so that our home could reflect our personality and differ from others. We found Ben to be very professional, approachable and knowledgeable when it came to our house plan and what inclusions would work for our home. We are definitely pleased with the finished product and would have no hesitation in recommending Ben or any other or in the future building another home with David Reid Homes. Thank you