Rockhampton’s Kevin Connolly claimed his first PBR win for the 2006 season

Posted Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Rockhampton’s Kevin Connolly claimed his first PBR win for the season at the Caloundra Event held on the Ettamogah Pub grounds last weekend. Connolly has been slowly returning to the form that won him the 2005 Australian Championship, and with so many events and money still on offer, don’t count him out of the 2006 Australian title race.

A near capacity crowd packed the Ettamogah Pub grounds to watch 37 of the countries best bull riders strut their stuff. The bucking bulls for the event were supplied by Frank Biddle from Warwick, Paul Barron from Cooyar and Scott Maynes from Gunnedah NSW.

Dan Kelly from Rosewood Qld won the first round with a tough ride on Paul Barron’s new bull #406, Kelly scored 85.5points. Stuart Frame had held the lead for the majority of the first round until Kelly registered his mark. Frame finished second in the round with an 84 point score on Scott Maynes Tipan. Brett Cross picked up third and Mark Douglas fourth.

The short go was loaded with bull power and top bull riders. Match ups like Tim Wilson on Biddle’s High Five, Steven Clark on Maynes Night Moves and Stuart Frame on Paul Barron’s Titanic were three of the ten fans got to see.

Kevin Connolly set the standard with an 81.5 points score on Scott Maynes’ Tipan; inform Katherine bull rider Cody Tapp covered Frank Biddle’s Jigsaw for 80 points and second place with Dave Atkinson taking third money on Paul Barron’s Twelve Gauge.

The PBR Australia Tour moves to the far north this weekend for the Bundaberg Rum Bull Ride at Atherton North Queensland. It is great to see so many of our members making the trip north to support this event.

Injury Report : Steven Clark (Maitland, NSW) who was having an outstanding season, riding 9 out of the 10 bulls attempted on tour, sustained a serious shoulder injury at the Caloundra event and required surgery we will keep you informed on Steven’s recovery.

First Round : 1. Dan Kelly (Rosewood, Qld) – 85.5 points on Paul Barron’s #406, 2. Stuart Frame (Rockhampton, Qld) – 84 points on Scott Maynes’ Tipan, 3. Brett Cross (Calliope, Qld) – 82 points on Frank Biddle’s Devils Marbles, 4. Mark Douglas (Kingaroy, Qld) – 81 points on Maynes’ Sandman.

Short Go : 1. Kevin Connolly (Rockhampton, Qld) – 81.5points on Scott Maynes’ Tipan, 2. Cody Tapp (Katherine, NT) – 80 points on Frank Biddle’s Jigsaw, 3. Dave Atkinson (Monto, Qld) – 77 points on Paul Barron’s Twelve Gauge.

Overall Event Results : 1. Kevin Connolly (Rockhampton, Qld) – 161.5 points $1,398.14, 2. Cody Tapp (Katherine, NT) – 160 points $ 998.67, 3. Dave Atkinson (Monto, Qld) – 156 points $ 599.20, 4. Dan Kelly (Rosewood, Qld) – 85.5 points $798.94.

Australian Standings : 1. Tim Wilson (Orange, NSW) - 4612 points, 2. Matt Postle (Emerald, Qld) – 3015.5 points, 3. Budd Williamson (Ayr, Qld) 2823 points,

4. Heath Shrimp (Leyburn, Qld) – 2749.5 points.

PBR Representative Standings : 1. Heath Shrimp (Leyburn, Qld) $10,009.16, 2. Tim Wilson (Orange, NSW) $7,942.91, 3. Kevin Connolly (Rockhampton, Qld) $4,133.97.

UPCOMING EVENTS : 21st October Atherton Nth Qld

28th October Collinsville Qld

4th November Roma, Qld

11th November Dapto, NSW