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Hi. I was wondering if you saw Erica Pong playing. The Australians must be feeling encouraged by her good form. Some positives for NZ - some of...
That must have been an incredible match. Disappointing day for the kiwis - esp Donna & Henry losing. Hope Henry took it OK.:eek: This is the...
New Zealanders going well in womens doubles & mixed! :) Also Aussie Kate Wilson-Smith in the semis of the mixed. She must be in her 30s by now!...
Some of the seedings are a bit of a surprise - especially Kritteka Gregory & Mary O'Connor being seeded in womens doubles.
Used to be - guess I should edit my profile. :) & no photo of me cause I didn't get to the tournament. I don't think I'll get to the GP but you...
Yes, but you captured it! Take some credit! :)
ae86trueno, I like the picture of Rachel. Shows a lot of intensity. Theonly decent shots I've ever got at badminton are prizegiving & on the...
Ahh its at the North Shore Events Centre. Isn't that also quite cold? I don't remember Christchurch being too bad. I thought maybe the lower...
All badminton halls in NZ are cold in the winter. Waikato & Wellington halls are the coldest I have ever been inside a building. People go stand...
Riyanto is very handsome. The look of joy on those first 2 photos in lovely! I guess with Joe the coaches will have to decide if they want him...
Results just up - 1 Australian title & 4 Indonesian, with the only 3 setter being the Riyanto/Joe match.
I meant both mixed doubles finalists! I shouldn't post before I have my morning coffee! :o
[ Since you are there Jim, how bout some commentary! How are Joe, Michelle & Rachel looking? Any chance of a win? :)
No chance of that George, as both finalists are from Australia. I hope Joe wins. For those in the know, who would be be considered better -...
Well James lost but Joe Wu won against the other Indonesian guy. I'm pleased for Joe. He is one of the nicest guys you could ever meet....
Thanks cannot smash. It would be nice if BNZ ever posted a tribute to these guys after they retire. :mad: Even Dan Shirley didn't get one - & he...
Thanks for the photos, Jim!
Wow! Heaps of photos! I'm not going to go through & identify everyone but the first shott was Michael Fowke. The second shot was Michael Fowke vs...
From Badminton NZ's website Auckland International - day 1 [IMG] It was not a good night for Australian James Paybody, ranked 303 he was...
Luke is also a junior - around 17 or 18 now though. The ease of the win is a bit of a concern though. & another player missing - whats happened...