Mattioli Bros Melbourne Open

July 19-20, 2008

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EVENT REPORT
The seventh Mattioli Bros Melbourne Open was once again a great success, attracting some of the countries best players and beating last year's entry level for participation. The Principal Sponsor, Mattioli Bros, was led by David Walker who attended the event on the Sunday to watch the action.

The weekend got off to a different start with Kasey Brown (World Number 13) running a coaching session for Pollyanna Douglas. Pollyanna was the winner of the recent Grays competition and received accommodation in Melbourne, coaching with Kasey on the Friday, being coached by Kasey during a match and her entry into the tournament. Well done Pollyanna for winning and for taking part with such great spirit and thanks Kasey for providing the prize!

Kasey Brown played in the Men's Open and whilst her first match was unfortunately a "walk over" (her opponent was too scared to play her - no, just kidding), Kasey's second match was against Steve Robinson which provided some great action for the spectators. Steve went on to meet fellow Victorian Mark Ikin in the final and after a great match Steve was the victor in 4 games.

The Women's Open was interesting as well with Melody Francis making her second Mattioli Bros Final in two years. Her opponent Amelia Pittock (World Number 34) was lining up for her second championship so was keen to defeat her rival in Melody. Amelia came up with the skill to defeat Melody in three to claim her second Mattioli Bros Melbourne Open title.

The weekend's squash was excellent and thanks to all players for participating. We look forward to seeing you all again at this event next year. Please see results and photos below.

Regards

Lisa Walton and the Inform Team

RESULTS

 
(1) Mens Open Winner Steve Robinson 
Runner Up Mark Ikin 
Special Plate Neil Chambers 
Plate David Bolger 
Consolation Plate Tamba Sumana 
     
(2) Womens Open Winner Amelia Pittock 
Runner Up Melody Fancis 
Third/Special Sarah Cardwell 
Plate Jessica Gillett 
Consolation Selena Shaikh 
     
(3) Mens A Grade Winner Aaron Doran 
Runner Up Nigel McBride 
Special Cam Penna 
Plate Paul Takacs 
Consolation Greg Murphy 
     
(4) Womens A Grade Winner Alison Skinner 
Runner Up Anne Fordham 
Third/Plate Jacinta Baker 
     
(5) Mens B Grade Winner Rhett Jennings 
Runner Up Brent Turner 
Special Plate Steve Matthews 
Plate Anthony Morris 
Consolation Plate Gerard Pike 
     
(7) Mens C Grade Winner Graham Pittock 
Runner Up Gavin Ross 
Special Plate Constantine Hatzis 
Plate Puneet Kumar 
Consolation Plate Geoffrey Douglas 
     
(9) Mens D Grade Winner Greg Duncan 
Runner Up Michael Peel 
Special Plate Jason Wright 
Plate James Trenerry 
Consolation Plate Ben Schreurs 
     

 
PHOTOS
Kasey and Pollyanna at training Kasey coaching Pollyanna during her match
Harry and Pollyanna playing their match Kasey coaching Polly, Amelia coaching Harry
More coaching Kasey Brown and Steve Robinson
Libby Belton and Anne Fordham Steve Robinson and Josh Cardwell in Semi
Sarah Cardwell and Amelia in Semi Final No hard feelings!
Melody Francis and Amelia before their final.....and during it!
Steve Robinson and Mark Ikin before their Final and in action
Presentations commence
Men's D Grade Winners Men's C Grade Winners
Men's B Grade Winners Women's A Grade Winners
Men's A Grade Winners Pollyanna - winner of Grays competition
Women's Open Winners Men's Open Winners
Steve Robinson makes his speech

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Moorabbin Open in October!!

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