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Steyning 2013-Andrew G breaks the magic 300!!

Postby scannerman » Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:54 pm

Just got news from Paddy in Steyning, Andrew's just cast 278 meters which is 304 yards, on the 100grm. :twisted:

Really outstanding achievement, that's the first ever 300 yard cast for an Irishman and puts Andy in a very small circle of casters worldwide to attain such a massive distance.

Paddy also cast 250m which is a PB on that lead, fantastic stuff.

Results for the Irish lads at the moment:

100g

1.Andrew Gormley 278m

2.Paddy Cunningham 250m PB

3.Cracko 222m

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The first Round of the 125 is currently under way and Andrew has just done 274m!

There are two more casts on this lead and that will be it for the day. 150 and 175grm leads tomorrow.

Will post more results as I get them.
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Re: Steyning 2013-Ireland'd first 300 yard cast!

Postby Marty Harrison » Sat Jun 15, 2013 2:01 pm

AWESOME, delighted for the lads.

Been a long time coming for Andy too, hats off to him.

Cracko will be on the mark soon, I see a 60 or bigger coming!

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Re: Steyning 2013-Ireland'd first 300 yard cast!

Postby ShaneH » Sat Jun 15, 2013 2:06 pm

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Re: Steyning 2013-Ireland's first 300 yard cast!!

Postby davybrown99 » Sat Jun 15, 2013 3:16 pm

Well done lads. Congrats to AG
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Re: Steyning 2013-Ireland's first 300 yard cast!!

Postby ste c » Sat Jun 15, 2013 3:59 pm

serious casting well done
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Re: Steyning 2013-Ireland's first 300 yard cast!!

Postby JOHN1 » Sat Jun 15, 2013 4:13 pm

what a result congrats to andrew on such a great and historical acheivment 8)
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Re: Steyning 2013-Ireland's first 300 yard cast!!

Postby scannerman » Sat Jun 15, 2013 5:10 pm

Andrew's just done one better on the 125grm @ 279.02 m / 305.15 yards ! :twisted: :twisted:

Phenomenal casting.

The last round of the day is currently under progress
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Postby zziplex » Sat Jun 15, 2013 5:30 pm

well done Andrew also well done Paddy and cracko :D
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Re: Steyning 2013-Andrew G breaks the magic 300!!

Postby scannerman » Sat Jun 15, 2013 7:30 pm

Day one of Steyning is over, the heavier leads tomorrow.

Congrats to Andrew and the lads.
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Re: Steyning 2013-Andrew G breaks the magic 300!!

Postby Tom H » Sat Jun 15, 2013 10:22 pm

great news and outstanding casting 8)
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Re: Steyning 2013-Andrew G breaks the magic 300!!

Postby lugworm » Sun Jun 16, 2013 12:30 am

ridiculous distances lads :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: well done
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Re: Steyning 2013-Andrew G breaks the magic 300!!

Postby MC » Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:06 am

well done lads, keep us informed of results of day two, best of luck on the heavier leads lads
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Re: Steyning 2013-Andrew G breaks the magic 300!!

Postby scannerman » Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:01 pm

Conditions at Steyning have turned out to be much tougher than yesterday, rain and cross winds have brought distances down considerably and the best casts are in the 250's.

Andrew is there with 250m on the 150grm.

Paddy put his final cast on the 150grm in teens after banging two outta court and Cracko unfortunately has retired with a leg injury. Hopefully he can still manage to cast in the last round.

The 175grm has just commenced, there will be three rounds on this lead and then one final round where everyone has choice of lead.

Andrew is well up there in the overall standing.

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Re: Steyning 2013-Andrew G breaks the magic 300!!

Postby scannerman » Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:27 pm

Andrew has put down 229m on the first round of the 175grm which is also the longest on that lead at the moment.

Paddy says its pretty hard going with the conditions, he is only around the 210m mark himself.


Here is a link to event organiser Mark Jakins facebook acc for overall scores and latest results

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Re: Steyning 2013-Andrew G breaks the magic 300!!

Postby Seaniebo » Sun Jun 16, 2013 3:00 pm

Fantastic stuff. Great work lads.
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Re: Steyning 2013-Andrew G breaks the magic 300!!

Postby scannerman » Sun Jun 16, 2013 4:06 pm

Andrew just had a 230m on the second last cast of the 175grm, Paddy's not sure exactly but Andrew is in the top two or three overall going into the final round..
Paddy had a 209m but conditions are fairly rough, the strong wind is blowing right across the court and rain is on and off.
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Re: Steyning 2013-Andrew G breaks the magic 300!!

Postby scannerman » Sun Jun 16, 2013 5:55 pm

Its all over Andrew Gormley has taken first place overall at Steyning.

Incredible stuff, massive congratulations. It is without doubt one of the biggest club casting events of the year anywhere.

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Re: Steyning 2013-Andrew G breaks the magic 300!!

Postby The Austrian » Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:04 pm

Outstanding achievement indeed, the first ever 300 yard cast for an Irishman, happy hangover days to ye all :) Heartfelt congratulations to everyone involved. You've done us all proud here!
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Re: Steyning 2013-Andrew G breaks the magic 300!!

Postby paddyc » Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:41 am

What a weekend,, it was amazing to witness Andrew blast many a lead past the 300 mark,
a long time due and very well deserved, I am chuffed for him.
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Re: Steyning 2013-Andrew G breaks the magic 300!!

Postby davybrown99 » Tue Jun 18, 2013 12:42 pm

Fantastic stuff. Well done to all and massive congrats to Andrew.
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