The conditions of the grounds were perfect, which made for some top action.

Teams from around the Hunter and afar competed, with the carnival catering for all age groups from sub-juniors (under-12s) and juniors (under-16s) and ability levels with grades ranging from D to A.

Muswellbrook boasted four sub-junior players over the weekend who all had a fantastic time with Dave Caruana coming away with Best No 2 and Champion ASH.

He picked up a beautiful woollen rug made and donated by FIVEHS Horse Rugs.

“The running of our carnival would not be possible without the very generous support from some of the local companies and business groups of whom we are very grateful,” Kate Caruana said.

“For the past two years, the event has been rained out.

“But, the sponsorship money [donated from previous years] was carried over for the successful running of this year’s carnival.

“The Muswellbrook Polocrosse Club would like to thank our sponsors Bengalla Mining Company, FIVEHS Horse Rugs, Anglo America Drayton South, EquiLaw Solicitors, Pirtek, Edward Higgens Parkinson Real Estate, Landmark Townsend Scone, Carmyle Vet Services Quirindi, Coprice Horse Feeds, Equine Performance Medicine, Muswellbrook Shire Council, Scone Equine Hospital, Tony Jones Equine Chiropractic Services, Ranvet, Hunter Belle Cheese Factory and Café, Sweet Bulk, Hunter Mutual and Nelson Saddles.

“Our gratitude also goes to MACH Energy for the continued use of the polocrosse grounds.”

Anyone interested in trying out polocrosse and joining the Muswellbrook club will be made very welcome.

“There are many more carnivals lined up for the season in the area and it is a great social and family weekend sport,” Caruana said.

“The club has a Facebook page you can check out, too.”

If anyone would like more information on the organisation, contact president Colin Parkinson on 6543 1492.

Winners: Quirindi 1

Runner-up: Gulgong

Best No 1: John Forsyth

Best No 2: Jordan Street

Best No 3: Tom Trisley

Champion Ash: John Forsyth

Winners: Quirindi

Runner-up: Bunnan 1

Best No 1: Rachael Finlayson

Best No 2: Clare Hockings

Best No 3: Ashlee Keating

Champion Ash: Rachael Finlayson

Winners: Quirindi 2

Runner-up: Narrabri 1

Best No 1: Andrew Frear

Best No 2: Peter Forsyth

Best No 3: Ray Davis

Champion Ash: Ray Davis

Winners: Galloping Gully

Runner-up: Narrabri

Best No 1: Shona Robilliard

Best No 2: Linda Drynan

Best No 3: Rachel Liiliebridge

Champion Ash: Laura Frear

Winners: Good Lookin Roosters

Runner-up: Muswellbrook 2

Best No 1: Colin Storey (Mbk Club)

Best No 2: Graeme George (Mbk Club)

Best No 3: Dan Daley

Champion Ash: Brandon Parkinson (Mbk Club)

Winners: Muswellbrook 3

Runner-up: Cassilis 2

Best No 1: Madi George (Mbk Club)

Best No 2: Louise Parkinson (Mbk Club)

Best No 3: Kate Buchan

Champion Ash: Madi George (Mbk Club)

Winners: Bunnan 2

Runner-up: Central Coast

Best No 1: Brent Morcom

Best No 2: Edward Rossington

Best No 3: Clancy Martin  

Champion Ash: Brent Morcom

Winners: Quirindi

Runner-up: Cassilis

Best No 1: Cameron Frear

Best No 2: Brad Forsyth

Best No 3: Wyatt Smith

Champion Ash: Laura Frear

Winners: Quirindi

Runner-up: Bunnan

Best No 1: Sophie Hawthorn

Best No 2: David Caruana (Mbk Club)

Best No 3: Luke Davis

Champion Ash: David Caruana (Mbk Club)