SPORT 40 The Australian Jewish New s – jewishnews.net.au Friday, May 31, 2013 ISSN 1325−5975 Sports editor: Ashley Shenker – [email protected] Jews bolt at Bondi PAGE 39 9 771325 597001 Junior Thunder strikes again SOCCER AJN STAFF MACCABI Hakoah’s under-10 Blue Thunder team has started the 2013 season on fire, remaining undefeated after recording its sixth win in a row. The young guns, who are playing against older opponents, most recently recorded a gutsy 4-1 away victory over the formidable Maroubra Gold. The defence has been rock solid thanks to Matthew Cohen, Ryan Seder and the lightning-fast Maxime Tartour, linking well with midfielders Braden Australian basketball legend Damian Keogh at the Maccabiah auction night. Bloch, Dillon Kalish, Daniel Tanchel Photo: Giselle Haber and Tyler Priestman. Meanwhile, Aiden Forman, Josh Aronson, Ethan Kalish and Doron Goz Aussie basketball have all starred up forward. Maxime Tartour (left) and Ryan Seder in action for the Thunder. legend on show The Road to Maccabiiah 2013 7 weeks to go AJN STAFF the new chairman of the Cronulla Brotherly love for reigning champs Sharks, gave a brief background of FORMER Sydney Kings and his own journey, before explaining ASHLEY SHENKER “But I think it’s probably more dif - guidance of the ex-Wallaby, as well as Boomers star Damian Keogh was on how important it is for athletes to ficult to defend the gold medal than it his assistant Andrew O’Brien, the hand to support the Australian dele - enjoy and appreciate the whole ONE of Australia’s best chances of a was to gain it in the first place.” Aussies have the ability to go all the gation heading to the Maccabiah Maccabiah experience. medal at the upcoming Maccabiah In a historic achievement for the way again. Games in July, featuring at the team’s The team also held an event in Games will come in the rugby event, team, five sets of brothers will don the “I’m confident that under their auction night on the weekend. Melbourne featuring Australian when the Aussies look to defend their green and gold in Israel, including skills, or tutelage, the boys will Australia’s head of delegation Olympic icon Cathy Freeman, who gold from 2009. Sydneysiders Keith and Dean accomplish great things on the field,” Harry Procel said the event, which impressed the crowd of just under In the ultimate grudge match, Friedlander, Kevin and Shaun Greenstein said. saw the unveiling of the green and 300 with her inspirational story. Australia toppled Great Britain 19-16 Jankelowitz, Dave and George Davis, The majority of the squad is based gold uniform, had plenty of “ruach The 400m gold medallist from and will be hoping to go back-to-back and Daniel, Nathan and Ben Ezekiel, in Sydney, but there are four players [spirit]” thanks to the Australian the Sydney Games spoke about the when it heads to Israel in July. as well Victorians Jonathan and who reside in three other states. sporting icon.“It was a great event moment she lit the torch in 2000 “Our intention is to go to Israel Antony Kastelan. The Kastelan brothers will repre - and we were really happy with how and the pressure of winning gold in and defend the gold – nothing more, “I would say this would be a first in sent Victoria, Ben Phillips, who is also it went,” Procel told The AJN . the 400m final on home soil. nothing less,” rugby section manager [Australian] Maccabiah history ... of an accomplished cricketer, hails from “It was very much a communal David Greenstein told The AJN . the 26 players, 13 are siblings,” Brisbane, and first grade player Rafael thing and we want the community “On paper, we are just as accom - Greenstein said. Gollach, who will this week be part of to embrace the Games period and More photos plished across the field as we were in Former Australia representative an integration process with the be a part of it.” Available on the iPad app 2009 ... and we are as good a chance as Glen Ella will coach the team and Maccabi NSW Blues team, is from Keogh, who was recently named last time to win it. Greenstein believes that under the Perth. SELLING TIP: Find a fix-it person! Ensure cupboards open and shut and that no taps are dripping. Look for things you never got around to fixing and decide which might distract your potential buyers. Michelle Placks L.R.E.A. T 9498 2388 M 0418 608 938 Upper North Shore Specialist E [email protected] W c21group.com.au SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER Integrity Sol Silver says... Of course I sell NEW cars! Any make... Any price range &Experience NO FEE TO YOU! Call me... I can help! Dasha Goldman Get to know your local area specialist. Did you know... My FREE personalised service will find For real estate advice contact Dasha Goldman on you the Lowest Price Guaranteed on your NEW CAR... 0414 444 778 dasha rwbb.com.au OR I’LL GIVE YOU $100 CASH BACK! Bondi Junction & Bondi Beach ! ! .