2024 Australia-Wide Open Pairs
Your Personal Results Booklet by Brad Coles

Deborah,

Welcome to your personal results analysis booklet for the 2024 Australia-Wide Open Pairs.

You will have already received your first booklet on the day of the event – an instructional booklet with advice on how to bid and play the hands. This is your second booklet, looking at the actual results from around Australia.

All of the participating clubs have submitted their board scores, and the event has been scored across the field. With over 600 tables submitted for each board, and over 18000 boards played overall, this is your chance to directly compare your results with players from all over the country, board by board.

For each board we have displayed a full national travelling scoreslip, plus a summary of the most common contracts and results, with some additional comments about the final results. The summary also shows your own result, and also the results of one of the top ranked pairs. This way you can see exactly what you needed to do if you wanted to win the event!

This booklet also contains the list of the top 500 pairs in the event, on the last few pages.

The top five pairs are:

1. Debbie Pepper & Jennifer Hickmott Alice Springs

2. Richard Lawrie & Terry Johnston Geelong

3. Henry & John McMahon Wagga Wagga

4. Geof Blacklaws & David Kininmonth Swan

5. Dee Jierasak & William Van Bakel Malanda

Your score summary Ranking: 468 out of 1573 (54.1%)
Board	Seating	Contract	Tricks	Score	%
10	NS	3-S	11	150	38%
11	NS	4-W	9	50	58%
12	NS	3-S	9	110	63%
13	NS	3-W	7	200	87%
14	NS	4-E	9	50	78%
15	NS	3-N	9	140	90%
16	NS	4-S	10	130	71%
17	NS	2-N	10	170	88%
18	NS	3-E	8	50	52%
19	NS	3-S	9	110	54%
20	NS	1NT-W	7	-90	81%
21	NS	3NT-E	11	-460	9%
25	NS	3-N	11	200	47%
26	NS	3NT-E	11	-660	14%
27	NS	5x-W	11	-550	3%
28	NS	4-W	11	-450	2%
29	NS	3-N	8	-100	60%
30	NS	4-S	10	420	73%
31	NS	3NT-S	11	660	88%
32	NS	3NT-W	12	-690	5%
33	NS	2-N	10	170	76%

Prizes will all be listed in this document after the results are final. In all cases, winners need to contact us at mail@australianbridge.com to give us your postal address. (If you see a friend's name in a prize notice, be sure to let them know and congratulate them).

I hope you enjoyed the event and find this booklet interesting and informative.

Brad Coles
Publisher, Australian Bridge Magazine

PS. All participants in this event are entitled to significant discounts on any two items listed at www.australianbridge.com/AWP_discounts.

Board 1
J54
KQT86
T93
QT
AQ832
753
J87
52
T976
94
AQ54
983
K
AJ2
K62
AKJ764

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
pass pass 1
1 2 3 4
all pass

Table result: 4-N, NS450
Winners' result: Not played

Comments:
Many NS pairs subsided in 3, missing game. In the given auction from the Open Playoffs, West's light 1 overcall helped propel NS into 4, but in an uncontested auction it's actually much harder for South to discover that North has five hearts. 1-1-3-pass will be a common auction if West stays silent.
The EW pairs score poorly when their opponents bid game, but they still have a small amount of control over their own destiny. If they cash their two aces, they score 34% instead of 13%. Even on a board where things don't go your way, it's better to get a below-average score than a bottom.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
4-NS 12 NS480 70
11 NS450 198
10 NS420 31
9 EW50 16
3-NS 13 NS190 6
12 NS170 77
11 NS150 69
10 NS130 5
9 NS110 8
3NT-NS 12 NS490 44
11 NS460 23
10 NS430 8
9 NS400 7
8 EW50 3
5-NS 12 NS420 23
11 NS400 11
Travelling scoreslip
NS 490 480 460 450 430 420 400 300 260 240 230 210 200 190 180 170 150 140 130 120 110 100 50 -50
Freq 49 72 24 204 8 54 18 2 1 6 5 3 20 6 1 110 89 3 14 1 15 6 2 27
NS% 97 88 82 67 52 48 43 42 42 41 41 40 39 37 36 29 16 10 8 7 6 5 4 2

Board 2
Q8643
8643
QT2
6
K92
AJ2
9763
954
AJT5
KT
K854
KT7
7
Q975
AJ
AQJ832

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1 2
3 all pass

Table result: 3-E, EW110
Winners' result: Not played

Comments:
Both sides have just one very poor eight-card fit, so in theory you should want to avoid the three-level. When the deal was originally played, one pair played in 3 NS and one pair played 3 EW, with both contracts making on imperfect defence. Similarly, 3 and 3 were the most common contracts today, but this time they were beaten more often than not.
If NS had been non-vul, -50 in 3 would have been a wonderful score. Vulnerable, going -100 in 3 was a poor trade, as defending 2 would have cost just -90 (although it still showed a small profit against -110). In other words, you can't know whether 3 is a good move unless you know how good your defence would have been against 2!
NS pairs who made 3 scored 86%, and the EW pairs who made 3 scored 75%, so the defenders had full control on this board.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
3-EW 10 EW130 9
9 EW110 71
8 NS50 88
7 NS100 24
6 NS150 5
3-NS 10 NS130 11
9 NS110 36
8 EW100 56
7 EW200 13
6 EW300 3
2-EW 9 EW110 35
8 EW90 38
7 NS50 10
2-NS 10 NS130 8
9 NS110 18
8 NS90 37
7 EW100 14
Travelling scoreslip
NS 200 170 150 140 130 120 110 100 90 70 50 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -200 -210 -300 -400
Freq 3 10 21 20 22 4 61 58 37 1 124 2 1 45 112 107 14 11 1 9 49 1 14 7
NS% 99 98 96 93 90 89 84 76 70 67 59 51 50 47 37 22 14 12 12 11 7 4 3 1

Board 3
T952
K
T82
AT753
AQ6
QT8
AKQ4
K94
J43
J976
96
Q862
K87
A5432
J753
J

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
pass
2NT pass 3 pass
3 pass 3NT all pass

Table result: 3NT-W, EW600
NS winners' result: 3NT-W, NS100 (NS 80%)

Comments:
This board was split fairly evenly between eight, nine and ten tricks. On the common club lead, declarer's obvious tricks are the AQ, AKQ, K and two hearts, for eight tricks. Of course, if South holds up the A, you will need an entry to reach dummy's fourth heart, and the Q will serve as that entry (and it will also be your ninth trick).
There is nothing the defenders can do to prevent those nine tricks; the best they can do is stop you from scoring the 8, J or 4. Conceding an overtrick will turn a shabby 19% score into a shocking 6% score. The only way for NS to achieve even an average score on this board is to have their opponents make a serious error (ie. stopping in 1 or failing in 3NT).
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
3NT-EW 11 EW660 6
10 EW630 78
9 EW600 115
8 NS100 95
7 NS200 35
2NT-EW 11 EW210 3
10 EW180 32
9 EW150 73
8 EW120 96
7 NS100 39
6 NS200 6
1NT-EW 10 EW180 5
9 EW150 11
8 EW120 16
7 EW90 16
Travelling scoreslip
NS 300 200 100 -50 -70 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -150 -180 -210 -240 -300 -500 -600 -630 -660
Freq 10 56 151 4 14 34 7 8 112 3 92 37 3 1 2 2 115 78 6
NS% 99 94 80 70 69 66 63 62 54 46 40 31 28 28 28 27 20 7 1

Board 4
KQ974
A4
AKJT3
9
65
K52
Q654
A865
T
T98763
2
KJT73
AJ832
QJ
987
Q42

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
pass 1 pass 3
pass 4NT pass 5
pass 6 all pass

Table result: 6-N, NS1430
NS winners' result: 4-N, NS680 (NS 59%)

Comments:
Many pairs stayed out of slam here, but they still managed an average score if they made 12 tricks. Making 11 tricks is a terrible score no matter what contract you play in. With the K and Q both onside, there is no reason to lose any tricks in those suits.
You can give yourself a quiet pat on the back if you managed to avoid taking the heart finesse. With five trumps, five diamonds, and two club ruffs, you can even hide the A in your pocket and still take 12 tricks.
The diamond finesse, however, is essential (but make sure you cash the A first in case East has a singleton queen).
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
4-NS 13 NS710 3
12 NS680 324
11 NS650 148
10 NS620 26
9 EW100 3
6-NS 12 NS1430 103
11 EW100 15
5-NS 12 NS680 66
11 NS650 15
10 EW100 3
2-NS 10 NS170 3
5-EW 9 NS200 3
Travelling scoreslip
NS 1430 1050 710 690 680 660 650 620 600 500 230 200 170 150 100 -100
Freq 103 1 3 1 391 1 163 27 1 2 4 5 6 2 1 23
NS% 93 86 85 85 59 32 21 8 6 6 6 5 5 4 4 2

Board 5
Q9652
84
J96
T72
T874
AKT7
KT73
5
K
QJ632
AQ8542
4
AJ3
95
—
AKQJ9863

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
pass 1 5
dbl pass 5 pass
5 all pass

Table result: 5-E, NS50
NS winners' result: 5-E, EW450 (NS 33%)

Comments:
The most frequent spot was 5 by EW, although 5 by NS was not far behind. Five-level decisions are tough for even the most experienced players. If West knew that he had two huge solid fits, he would know that defending is a bad idea, but a quick 5 bid from South will ensure that West does not have enough information to make that decision.
At the time of writing, more than 20 NS pairs made the brave sacrifice in 6 over 5, turning a likely 33% score into a 60% or 70% score, and earning a place in the spot prize draw.
Book prizes for the NS sacrifice go to Frank Milford and Prue Dick of Launceston, and Heide Taylor and Janet Burgess of Bridgetown.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
5-EW 12 EW480 49
11 EW450 194
10 NS50 6
9 NS100 3
5-NS 13 NS640 3
11 NS600 99
10 EW100 46
4-EW 12 EW480 23
11 EW450 52
10 EW420 5
5-EW 12 EW420 17
11 EW400 38
10 NS50 6
5x-NS 13 NS1150 3
11 NS750 28
10 EW200 19
Travelling scoreslip
NS 950 800 750 650 640 620 600 170 150 130 100 50 -100 -130 -150 -170 -200 -300 -400 -420 -440 -450 -480 -500 -510 -550 -650
Freq 1 1 28 1 3 3 99 3 1 3 11 25 60 4 5 8 47 4 40 22 1 246 72 11 3 8 21
NS% 99 99 97 95 95 94 87 81 80 80 79 77 71 67 66 65 61 58 55 51 49 33 11 6 5 4 2

Board 6
976
A43
K32
AT73
AK83
QJ9
Q9
QJ96
QT5
KT65
A754
K8
J42
872
JT86
542

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1 pass
1 pass 1NT pass
3NT all pass

Table result: 3NT-E, EW660
NS winners' result: 3NT-W, EW600 (NS 63%)

Comments:
Many Souths led the J against 3NT, but only about a quarter of them beat the contract. That might be due to good play by declarer, holding up the A for two rounds. If East takes the A too early, then when North gets on lead with an ace he will cash the K, dropping dummy's queen, and cash three diamonds and two ace. However, if declarer holds up the A until North has none left, South's fourth diamond will be stranded.
On any lead other than the J or 10, there are ten tricks available: four spades, three hearts, two clubs and one diamond. The only catch is if South leads the 6 – now declarer is likely to go wrong, rising with the Q, and ending up in the same position as those who received the J lead.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
3NT-EW 11 EW660 163
10 EW630 173
9 EW600 155
8 NS100 67
7 NS200 10
6 NS300 3
4-EW 11 EW650 24
10 EW620 22
9 NS100 13
2NT-EW 11 EW210 6
10 EW180 14
9 EW150 8
1NT-EW 10 EW180 9
9 EW150 5
2-EW 11 EW200 5
10 EW170 6
9 EW140 3
Travelling scoreslip
NS 200 100 -90 -100 -110 -120 -140 -150 -170 -180 -200 -210 -600 -620 -630 -650 -660
Freq 14 85 1 1 7 4 13 13 16 23 13 8 155 24 175 25 166
NS% 99 92 86 86 86 85 84 82 80 77 75 74 63 51 37 24 11

Board 7
AQJ
KT95
53
K954
K9854
Q82
JT42
2
T7
A7643
AKQ
T83
632
J
9876
AQJ76

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
pass
pass 1 1 2
2 3 pass pass
3 all pass

Table result: 3-E, NS200
NS winners' result: 3-N, NS130 (NS 59%)

Comments:
We've seen the Law of Total Tricks in play a couple of times already today. On Board 2, no one had a decent fit, and no one could make a three-level contract. On Board 5, both sides had huge fits, and both sides could make a five-level contract. This board is more typical, with one side having an average eight-card fit and the other side having nine. On these 'normal' boards, it is usually ok for one side to go to the three-level, but not both (particularly if they are vulnerable).
Here, the NS pairs who played in 3 scored 60% if they took all of their tricks (some of them failed to ruff their fourth diamond, and only scored 39%). But the bigger upside of bidding 3 is that it pushed some of the EW pairs into 3, picking up a 79% score for NS if they defended correctly.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
3-NS 11 NS150 3
10 NS130 122
9 NS110 88
8 EW100 17
3-EW 9 EW140 9
8 NS100 43
7 NS200 57
6 NS300 25
5 NS400 15
2-EW 9 EW140 6
8 EW110 37
7 NS100 57
6 NS200 31
5 NS300 15
4-NS 10 NS130 28
9 EW100 20
8 EW200 6
Travelling scoreslip
NS 660 630 600 500 400 300 200 150 130 120 110 100 90 -80 -100 -110 -140 -170 -200
Freq 2 1 17 5 21 46 99 23 171 13 103 108 5 2 46 40 16 2 11
NS% 99 99 97 96 94 90 80 72 59 46 39 24 17 16 13 7 4 2 2

Board 8
J
AKQT
J864
AQ54
932
J942
A
KJT72
875
765
KQT93
83
AKQT64
83
752
96

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
pass 1 1 2
all pass

Table result: 2-S, NS170
NS winners' result: 3NT-S, NS430 (NS 44%)

Comments:
As predicted, this board is split between 10, 11 and 12 tricks, with the majority sitting in the middle. In 3NT, the matchpoint scores for these three results are 44%, 68% and 88%. This kind of board is the reason that Matchpoint Bridge is more difficult than Teams Bridge, because it is simply impossible to know how many tricks you should be aiming for.
The most challenging defence is A and then a switch to the J. Declarer can guarantee at least ten tricks by rising with the A, but if he tries the club finesse and it loses, the defence might take the first four tricks. I would rise with the ace, and accept the poor score when it turns out the finesse was winning all along.
As it turns out, there are still two ways to recover the 11th trick even after this poor start.
Book prizes for a unique top go to Jan and Clydie Pease of Tully for 6NT doubled.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
3NT-NS 13 NS520 16
12 NS490 106
11 NS460 194
10 NS430 59
9 NS400 5
8 EW50 9
7 EW100 4
4-NS 12 NS480 4
11 NS450 61
10 NS420 81
9 EW50 5
2NT-NS 12 NS240 26
11 NS210 35
10 NS180 17
2-NS 11 NS200 15
10 NS170 22
9 NS140 5
Travelling scoreslip
NS 520 490 480 460 450 430 420 400 270 250 240 230 210 200 180 170 140 120 110 70 50 -50 -100
Freq 16 107 4 196 61 59 81 5 2 2 28 3 40 25 21 33 13 3 1 1 1 22 11
NS% 98 90 82 69 52 44 34 29 28 28 26 24 21 17 13 10 7 6 5 5 5 4 1

Board 9
KT7
Q3
K7432
QJT
94
A64
AQT95
AK2
A86532
KJ9
8
976
QJ
T8752
J6
8543

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1 1 pass
3NT all pass

Table result: 3NT-W, EW630
NS winners' result: 2NT-W, EW150 (NS 73%)

Comments:
4 was slightly more popular than 3NT. 4 is the better spot, scoring ten tricks more often than 3NT, but both contracts failed about 25% of the time.
The three obvious losers in 4 are two spades and a club, so the result will depend on whether you can set up a diamond for a club discard.
3NT is a more interesting spot. On a diamond lead, South has decent chances of 11 tricks. South will continue diamonds after winning the Q, but if you can keep North off lead, you might never have to lose a diamond. Ducking two rounds of spades to South will work against most North players, but a select few will find a way to foil this plan.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
4-EW 11 EW650 96
10 EW620 145
9 NS100 62
8 NS200 8
3NT-EW 11 EW660 11
10 EW630 76
9 EW600 64
8 NS100 28
7 NS200 4
2NT-EW 11 EW210 3
10 EW180 33
9 EW150 28
8 EW120 16
7 NS100 3
2-EW 11 EW200 11
10 EW170 20
9 EW140 8
8 EW110 3
Travelling scoreslip
NS 200 100 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -170 -180 -200 -210 -500 -600 -620 -630 -650 -660
Freq 14 102 7 4 16 20 1 14 41 43 45 27 6 1 64 145 77 96 11
NS% 98 91 83 83 81 79 77 76 73 67 61 56 54 54 49 35 20 9 1

Board 10
A9
Q5
QJT74
7643
6542
K62
K92
T95
QT
AT743
A8653
8
KJ873
J98
—
AKQJ2

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1 2
pass 3 all pass

Table result: 3-N, NS150
Your result: 3-S, NS150 (NS 38%)
NS winners' result: 3-S, NS150 (NS 38%)

Comments:
Despite 24 HCP and a void, it's hard to get to game on this board (particularly the higher-scoring one, 4). For the partscores, playing in the minor was worth 40% and the major was 60%. Bidding any game was worth 80%.
On some lines of defence, you can make 11 tricks in 4 (five spades, five clubs and a heart). To stop this from happening, the defenders have to lead a diamond (either at trick one, or after taking just one heart). Once the North hand is down to four trumps, he won't have time to set up the J, and will have to cash out for ten tricks.
As it turned out, the overtrick wasn't worth much, because 4 is already such a great contract.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
3-NS 12 NS170 6
11 NS150 153
10 NS130 43
9 NS110 6
4-NS 11 NS650 32
10 NS620 41
9 EW100 15
8 EW200 5
3-NS 11 NS200 23
10 NS170 39
9 NS140 10
8 EW100 5
3NT-NS 11 NS660 29
10 NS630 6
9 NS600 20
6 EW300 3
Travelling scoreslip
NS 660 650 630 620 600 500 400 300 230 210 200 180 170 150 140 130 120 110 100 0 -100 -110 -140 -200
Freq 29 32 6 50 49 5 2 11 1 12 61 4 83 229 20 54 1 15 11 1 37 7 4 11
NS% 98 93 91 87 81 77 76 76 75 74 69 65 59 38 21 16 13 12 10 9 6 3 3 2

Board 11
T752
Q982
7
T852
J94
J65
AJT43
Q9
AKQ8
T4
KQ965
43
63
AK73
82
AKJ76

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1
1 pass 1 dbl
pass 2 3 all pass

Table result: 3-W, EW130
Your result: 4-W, NS50 (NS 58%)
Winners' result: Not played

Comments:
The most popular contracts were all by EW: 3, 4, 5, 2, and even 4. Not a great result for NS, because they can make 4, but with North holding a two-count it is hard to get there. Selling out to 3 was a poor effort though, and worth only 26% for NS.
It's hard to come up with a sensible excuse for NS to compete over 3, but the vulnerability is an important factor. When both sides are non-vul, that means that either side can afford to go two off in their contract and still show a profit against the opponents' partscore.
In the above auction, South's takeout double shows clubs and hearts, so North might well take the view that (a) EW have a nine- or ten-card fit and will easily make 3, and (b) 3 is unlikely to go more than two off.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
3-EW 10 EW130 24
9 EW110 215
8 NS50 3
4-EW 10 EW130 8
9 NS50 115
5-EW 10 NS50 4
9 NS100 79
2-EW 10 EW130 13
9 EW110 55
4-EW 9 NS50 14
8 NS100 10
5 NS250 10
3-NS 11 NS200 3
10 NS170 24
9 NS140 8
Travelling scoreslip
NS 420 300 250 200 170 150 140 130 110 100 50 -50 -80 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140
Freq 22 26 10 8 27 12 12 15 2 105 143 18 1 7 273 1 45 8
NS% 98 95 92 91 89 86 85 83 82 74 58 47 46 45 26 8 5 1

Board 12
Q5
53
QJ984
K876
KJ872
KT84
7
AQJ
T43
QJ6
T532
543
A96
A972
AK6
T92

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1 pass 1NT dbl
pass 2 2 pass
pass 3 pass 3
all pass

Table result: 3-N, NS110
Your result: 3-S, NS110 (NS 63%)
Winners' result: Not played

Comments:
Each year I choose six boards to be a part of a "spot prize" draw, with players who achieve a specified result going into the draw for one of 24 book prizes. I chose this board because I thought reaching 2 would be a tough challenge for EW, so I'm surprised that it turned out to be the most common contract. Bidding and making 2 was worth 83% for EW.
NS can make three of a minor (or even better, 2NT) but it's tough to compete if EW bid 2 on the first round. South's hand is the wrong shape for a takeout double of 2, and North's is the wrong strength. If East passes 1, it will be much easier for South to get into the auction.
Book prizes for playing in spades go to Ellen Jackson and Marie Rutledge of Tamworth, and Suzanne Tooth and Jen Langley of Mollymook.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
2-EW 9 EW140 15
8 EW110 71
7 NS50 26
6 NS100 8
3-NS 10 NS130 37
9 NS110 46
8 EW100 23
7 EW200 6
1-EW 9 EW140 13
8 EW110 53
7 EW80 26
6 NS50 4
2-NS 10 NS130 32
9 NS110 44
8 NS90 16
7 EW100 3
Travelling scoreslip
NS 600 500 380 300 210 200 180 150 130 120 110 100 90 50 -80 -90 -100 -110 -140 -170 -200
Freq 11 2 1 6 4 3 9 72 72 44 90 54 21 72 26 1 56 132 37 1 20
NS% 98 97 97 97 96 96 95 89 80 72 63 53 48 42 35 34 30 17 6 3 2

Board 13
AT8764
AT2
9
Q98
J9
KQJ9
643
T765
K52
854
AK5
AK32
Q3
763
QJT872
J4

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1 1NT all pass

Table result: 1NT-E, EW150
Your result: 3-W, NS200 (NS 87%)
Winners' result: Not played

Comments:
The most common contract was 2, but it's not clear whether North or South was responsible. Either South bid 2 (which is non-forcing over 1NT) and North rescued to 2, or North bid 2 all on his own. When the board was originally played, James and Liam passed out 1NT because of the vulnerability.
Looking at all four hands, bidding the vulnerable 2 is an error, because it turns -90 into -100, but in practice the "declarer's advantage" often allows you to get away with errors like this. Most EW pairs made overtricks in 1NT (presumably after North wasted his A on his partner's queen at trick one), so the Norths who went -100 in 2 actually showed a profit. Still, North would have done better to pass 1NT and defend accurately.
Many Norths were even allowed to make 2, presumably after East tried to cash the AK.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
2-NS 9 NS140 5
8 NS110 57
7 EW100 114
6 EW200 9
1NT-EW 10 EW180 5
9 EW150 27
8 EW120 33
7 EW90 33
6 NS100 10
5 NS200 6
3NT-EW 10 EW630 5
9 EW600 29
8 NS100 13
7 NS200 36
6 NS300 19
5 NS400 5
Travelling scoreslip
NS 300 200 140 120 110 100 80 0 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -170 -180 -200 -210 -300 -400 -500 -600 -620
Freq 38 102 5 1 58 116 4 1 33 125 8 52 16 40 39 3 7 36 1 5 1 5 29 4
NS% 96 87 79 79 75 63 55 55 53 42 33 29 25 21 16 13 12 9 7 6 6 6 3 1

Board 14
976
AK4
Q4
AJ764
K4
6
AK652
KQ983
AQJT32
J9753
J8
—
85
QT82
T973
T52

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1 pass
2 pass 2 pass
2NT pass 4 all pass

Table result: 4-E, EW420
Your result: 4-E, NS50 (NS 78%)
Winners' result: Not played

Comments:
Most pairs reached 4. Even if East doesn't open the bidding, he will certainly force to game when West opens. At the time of writing, 12 Souths have found the essential trump lead which can beat 4; if NS never lead trumps, declarer can actually make 6!
The pairs in 3NT took a big risk, holding a long semi-solid spade suit with no entry. Luckily West had the key card to make the suit run, but even so, the defenders have five top tricks to cash. Making just nine on a low club lead was worth 56% to EW, and many pairs even found one or two overtricks when South unguarded the diamonds.
Book prizes for the trump lead go to Warren Graham and Neil Topham of Sydney, and Barbara Lott and Linda Siford of Nambucca.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
4-EW 12 EW480 23
11 EW450 77
10 EW420 149
9 NS50 132
8 NS100 42
3NT-EW 12 EW490 5
11 EW460 20
10 EW430 25
9 EW400 40
8 NS50 14
7 NS100 5
2-EW 12 EW230 4
11 EW200 4
10 EW170 19
9 EW140 19
8 EW110 11
Travelling scoreslip
NS 150 100 50 -100 -110 -130 -140 -150 -170 -180 -200 -230 -250 -300 -400 -420 -430 -450 -460 -480 -490
Freq 5 72 166 7 20 4 42 4 36 4 16 5 1 2 40 149 25 85 22 24 6
NS% 99 94 78 66 64 63 60 57 54 51 50 49 48 48 45 33 21 14 6 3 1

Board 15
J5
KQT86542
AJT
—
AKT73
—
Q653
T953
Q96
AJ73
K842
62
842
9
97
AKQJ874

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1
1 2 2 3
pass 4 all pass

Table result: 4-N, EW200
Your result: 3-N, NS140 (NS 90%)
NS winners' result: 4-N, EW100 (NS 71%)

Comments:
In the souvenir booklet I predicted that if you can hold the damage on this board to -200, you should get a decent score, and that turned out to be the case. When you run into a terrible layout, it's important to remember that every other pair is facing the same problems as you, and some of them will be losing more tricks than they should.
Most pairs were in 4 by North, which is the best realistic contract on the board. The par contract (the contract you would be in if you could see all of the cards) is a remarkable 3NT by West. With a probability of success of less than one in 1000, this may be the luckiest contract I've seen.
Did any West player make 3NT? Yes, but she was defending! Margaret Barker and Jenny Day at Orange Bridge Club scored +500 by taking nine tricks in defence against South's 3NT.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
4-NS 10 NS620 42
9 EW100 100
8 EW200 137
7 EW300 82
6 EW400 10
3-NS 10 NS170 7
9 NS140 26
8 EW100 40
7 EW200 16
6 EW300 3
4-EW 10 EW420 14
9 NS50 23
8 NS100 13
5-NS 10 EW100 5
9 EW200 8
8 EW300 23
7 EW400 10
6 EW500 3
Travelling scoreslip
NS 620 600 500 300 200 170 150 140 110 100 50 0 -100 -170 -200 -300 -400 -420 -500 -800 -1100
Freq 42 1 1 4 4 7 3 27 1 18 24 2 153 1 192 147 31 14 31 22 11
NS% 97 94 94 94 93 92 92 90 88 86 84 82 71 61 48 25 13 10 7 4 1

Board 16
8652
J43
K32
AQJ
AJT743
—
T876
K32
Q9
AQT762
4
9754
K
K985
AQJ95
T86

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
pass 1 1 2
2 3 pass 3
pass 4 pass 5
dbl all pass

Table result: 5x-S, EW100
Your result: 4-S, NS130 (NS 71%)
NS winners' result: 2-W, NS100 (NS 54%)

Comments:
Like Board 12, this board illustrates the power of a 2 bid. Getting to 2 as fast as possible always poses a problem for the opponents, and at most tables it managed to buy the contract despite EW's combined total of just 16 HCP. NS can make 3NT (another wildly lucky contract) but any score higher than +100 is a great result, with NS scoring 66% just for making 3.
For EW, many pairs made their 2 for a score of at least 78%. A few Norths led a poorly-judged A against 2, but a heart lead also works out poorly. Declarer can insert the ten, ruffing out South's king, and making the contract with five trumps, the AQ and at least one diamond ruff.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
2-EW 10 EW170 5
9 EW140 29
8 EW110 62
7 NS100 34
6 NS200 9
3-NS 11 NS150 6
10 NS130 17
9 NS110 54
8 EW50 46
7 EW100 7
3-EW 9 EW140 22
8 NS100 50
7 NS200 33
6 NS300 10
4-NS 10 NS130 14
9 EW50 41
8 EW100 14
7 EW150 12
Travelling scoreslip
NS 500 460 430 400 300 200 180 150 140 130 120 110 100 90 -50 -100 -110 -140 -150 -170 -200 -250 -300 -500 -620 -670
Freq 8 1 3 20 42 96 1 27 1 31 4 55 105 1 104 57 64 51 27 7 8 1 5 1 2 17
NS% 99 98 98 97 92 83 77 75 73 71 68 65 54 47 40 29 21 13 8 6 5 4 4 3 3 2

Board 17
AQJ743
KT94
5
T9
T5
QJ
KQ8762
QJ5
98
A62
A943
A832
K62
8753
JT
K764

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1 dbl 2
3 3 pass pass
4 all pass

Table result: 3-N, NS130
Your result: 2-N, NS170 (NS 88%)
NS winners' result: 4-W, EW130 (NS 19%)

Comments:
The popular contract here was an even split between two extremes: some pairs finding the excellent 4 bid over 3 (81% for EW) and some failing to even bid over 2 (71%-86% for NS). It all depends on whether East finds the takeout double over 1. East might also get a chance to double 2, but it's far safer to do it at the one-level.
Most of the NS pairs in 2 made at least one overtrick. The contract has five losers, but it's almost impossible for the defence to find them with East on lead. If you swap the A and K, then eight tricks would be the normal result: West would win the diamond lead, switch to the Q, and take two hearts, two minor-suit aces and a heart ruff.
3 is a better spot for NS; that cannot be beaten.
Book prizes for playing in 4 go to Ann Gale and Jill Smith of Blue Mountains, and Gail Beverley and Colleen Milne of Central Coast.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
4-EW 11 EW150 11
10 EW130 139
9 NS50 14
2-NS 10 NS170 61
9 NS140 59
8 NS110 16
3-NS 10 NS170 40
9 NS140 64
8 EW50 23
7 EW100 4
4-NS 10 NS420 29
9 EW50 51
8 EW100 9
5-EW 11 EW400 9
10 NS50 68
9 NS100 9
Travelling scoreslip
NS 420 200 170 150 140 110 100 50 0 -50 -100 -110 -130 -150 -170 -300 -400
Freq 29 2 102 1 124 16 13 82 1 87 28 7 204 23 1 4 9
NS% 97 95 88 81 73 63 61 55 49 44 36 34 19 4 3 2 1

Board 18
Q
QJ854
KQ52
T85
J3
K763
A987
AK7
K98764
9
T3
J943
AT52
AT2
J64
Q62

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
3 all pass

Table result: 3-E, NS50
Your result: 3-E, NS50 (NS 52%)
NS winners' result: 2-W, EW140 (NS 15%)

Comments:
The popular spot was 2 by East, presumably after a weak two opening, and this was worth 71% to EW. On a non-diamond lead an overtrick is possible (discarding a diamond on the K) and that was worth 85%.
If East fails to open 2, North and South both have an opportunity to get into the auction. Despite the two aces, I don't consider South's hand to be worth an opening, with its unsupported queen and jack and the awful 4333 shape.
That puts the ball in North's court: when West opens 1, North needs to find a 1 overcall to avoid being shut out. This will enable NS to compete to 3 over 2. This is not a huge improvement in itself (improving your score from -110 to -100) but it does have the potential to push EW to the three-level, and that's the real upside of getting into the auction.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
2-EW 10 EW170 23
9 EW140 77
8 EW110 97
7 NS50 33
3-EW 9 EW140 26
8 NS50 68
7 NS100 13
4-EW 10 EW420 8
9 NS50 32
8 NS100 44
7 NS150 17
3-NS 9 NS140 32
8 EW100 31
7 EW200 5
2-NS 9 NS140 37
8 NS110 17
7 EW100 3
Travelling scoreslip
NS 250 200 170 150 140 120 110 100 50 0 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -140 -170 -200 -300 -400 -420
Freq 9 36 1 59 69 6 17 81 147 1 3 1 2 41 97 3 104 25 17 1 3 8
NS% 99 96 93 89 81 75 74 67 52 42 42 42 41 38 29 22 15 7 4 3 2 2

Board 19
K8
T972
8742
AK9
A7
Q43
KJ965
532
J9432
J65
AT3
JT
QT65
AK8
Q
Q8764

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1
1 1 1 dbl
pass 1NT all pass

Table result: 1NT-N, NS150
Your result: 3-S, NS110 (NS 54%)
NS winners' result: 2-W, NS100 (NS 39%)

Comments:
I was suprised to see that the popular spot was 2, because not even the expert pair who originally played this board managed to get there. Looking at all four hands, it is a better spot than 1NT, because EW have five diamonds to cash against 1NT (and the A) and they have two opportunities to find them. However, half of the 1NT pairs were allowed to make overtricks, so they scored a lucky win over the 2 bidders.
The highest-scoring spot on the deal is 3 (yes, sometimes it is actually right to choose the minor). However most pairs failed to take advantage of the opportunity to score +130 in that contract. There are several ways to reach ten tricks, and the safest is probably by taking lots of ruffs. You can take one spade, the AK, two spade ruffs in dummy, and three diamond ruffs in hand. That's eight tricks, and you still have the A and Q to come.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
2-NS 10 NS170 8
9 NS140 37
8 NS110 82
7 EW50 46
6 EW100 3
1NT-NS 10 NS180 4
9 NS150 50
8 NS120 13
7 NS90 53
6 EW50 11
3-NS 10 NS130 28
9 NS110 50
8 EW50 6
2-NS 11 NS150 6
10 NS130 17
9 NS110 43
8 NS90 7
Travelling scoreslip
NS 420 400 300 210 200 180 170 150 140 130 120 110 100 90 80 0 -50 -90 -100
Freq 3 13 8 1 20 6 11 63 54 49 15 189 35 60 7 14 126 21 35
NS% 99 98 96 96 94 93 92 87 79 72 68 54 39 33 28 27 17 8 4

Board 20
K62
8653
K72
AK3
Q9753
AQ9
A4
QJ9
AT84
42
QT85
862
J
KJT7
J963
T754

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1NT all pass

Table result: 1NT-W, EW90
Your result: 1NT-W, EW90 (NS 81%)
NS winners' result: 1NT-W, EW120 (NS 68%)

Comments:
When this board was originally played in the Open Playoff, one declarer took seven tricks in 1NT and the other declarer took nine. That split was also true today, but there were also plenty of people taking eight. Meanwhile, the declarers in 2 (or 3) usually took nine, for an average board.
To take the maximum tricks available (nine in 1NT or ten in 2) you need to avoid losing a spade trick. There are two potential layouts where this is possible. If North has a singleton king, you can cash the ace, and then finesse against South's jack. However, if South has a singleton jack, then you can lead the queen, forcing North to cover with the king, while South's jack falls under the queen. That is the winning line on this occasion.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
3-EW 11 EW200 4
10 EW170 66
9 EW140 126
8 NS100 34
7 NS200 10
2-EW 11 EW200 6
10 EW170 64
9 EW140 96
8 EW110 40
7 NS100 4
1NT-EW 10 EW180 12
9 EW150 36
8 EW120 55
7 EW90 33
6 NS100 10
5 NS200 3
Travelling scoreslip
NS 200 140 110 100 -90 -100 -110 -120 -140 -150 -170 -180 -200 -210 -300 -400 -500 -600 -620
Freq 27 3 3 84 34 10 42 55 227 36 132 12 20 1 18 5 2 1 24
NS% 97 95 95 89 81 78 75 68 49 32 21 11 9 7 6 5 4 4 2

Board 21
A8742
7652
JT
A3
JT65
Q983
62
T82
K
AKJ4
AKQ843
KJ
Q93
T
975
Q97654

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
pass 2 pass
2 pass 3 pass
4 all pass

Table result: 4-E, EW450
Your result: 3NT-E, EW460 (NS 9%)
NS winners' result: 5-E, NS150 (NS 99%)

Comments:
As expected, the majority did not come close to bidding game on this difficult board, despite the combined 27-count. I assume the common auction was 2-2-3-pass.
It's a tough problem for West, but 3 is forcing in this auction, and you are not allowed to pass it. A 2 opener will often have game in his own hand, and the reason he opened 2 is because he wants to force you to keep bidding while he works out where to play the hand.
If he was happy for you to pass 3, he would have just opened 1.
Book prizes for taking three tricks go to Christine Smitham and Alan Tolley of Joondalup.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
3-EW 12 EW170 6
11 EW150 138
10 EW130 21
9 EW110 5
4-EW 11 EW450 70
10 EW420 53
9 NS50 18
8 NS100 5
3NT-EW 11 EW460 108
10 EW430 8
9 EW400 3
5-EW 12 EW420 5
11 EW400 101
10 NS50 10
4-EW 11 EW150 26
10 EW130 7
Travelling scoreslip
NS 150 100 50 -110 -130 -140 -150 -170 -180 -190 -200 -210 -230 -240 -400 -420 -430 -450 -460
Freq 6 20 47 10 38 4 187 12 2 1 10 22 1 1 104 58 8 85 118
NS% 99 97 93 89 85 83 70 57 56 55 55 53 51 51 44 33 29 22 9

Board 22
K65
J32
KQJT87
2
JT973
AT5
2
QT93
A8
74
943
AKJ874
Q42
KQ986
A65
65

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1 1
1 2 pass 3
pass 4 all pass

Table result: 4-S, EW100
NS winners' result: 5-E, NS100 (NS 43%)

Comments:
A bit over half of the NS field reached game with this 21-HCP combination, as did the pairs who played this board in the Open Playoff. Quite a few EW pairs took out some insurance in 5, but they would have done better to defend 4 (assuming they defended accurately).
Assuming West is on lead, you should lead the singleton. You could spend your energy on every deal trying to work whether to lead your singleton or partner's suit, but there's a lot of guesswork in opening leads. You'll have an easier life if you just lead the singleton and save your thinking time for after you've had a look at dummy.
This is even more true if your partner has shown a good hand, as here. All you need is East to have one ace, so he can get on lead to give you a ruff, and 4 is certainly one off. If partner has two aces (not unusual for an opening hand) then it's two off.
Useful tip: partner will be able to tell that your 2 lead is a singleton, so he can give a suit preference signal at trick one. On this hand it doesn't matter, of course, because he has both aces.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
4-NS 11 NS450 24
10 NS420 71
9 EW50 72
8 EW100 22
7 EW150 12
3-NS 11 NS200 18
10 NS170 69
9 NS140 52
8 EW50 13
7 EW100 4
4-EW 11 EW150 16
10 EW130 65
9 NS100 7
5-EW 11 EW600 9
10 NS100 43
9 NS200 6
Travelling scoreslip
NS 480 450 420 400 200 170 150 140 130 110 100 -50 -100 -110 -130 -140 -150 -170 -180 -200 -300 -500
Freq 1 24 71 3 43 92 7 64 70 18 56 111 36 4 79 4 33 7 1 1 2 1
NS% 99 97 91 86 83 74 67 62 53 48 43 31 22 19 13 8 5 3 2 2 2 1

Board 23
J942
AQT82
Q7
T2
Q653
4
8643
AK53
A
KJ73
AT952
QJ7
KT87
965
KJ
9864

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
pass
pass 1 1NT 2
dbl all pass

Table result: 2-N, EW500
NS winners' result: 2NT-E, EW150 (NS 59%)

Comments:
There are two important decisions for EW on this deal: do we bid 3NT, and if not, should we play in the minor. Despite a couple of today's boards proving the exception, it's usually right to play in notrumps rather than the minor, and that is certainly the case here. To get an above-average score, EW needs at least +170 on this board, and that won't happen in 3.
It's not clear why so many people took just nine tricks in 3NT, as declarer starts with four diamonds, four clubs and the A, and has a double stopper in each major. My guess is that declarer failed to stop the defenders' spades from running; South must have underled the K three times, with dummy always playing low.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
3-EW 12 EW170 5
11 EW150 144
10 EW130 59
9 EW110 11
3NT-EW 11 EW660 38
10 EW630 67
9 EW600 25
8 NS100 9
7 NS200 3
2-EW 11 EW150 56
10 EW130 24
9 EW110 7
8 EW90 3
2NT-EW 11 EW210 21
10 EW180 25
9 EW150 25
8 EW120 11
Travelling scoreslip
NS 200 100 50 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -170 -180 -200 -210 -300 -400 -500 -600 -630 -660
Freq 12 28 1 1 4 6 21 14 88 1 250 7 48 25 32 32 11 9 46 67 38
NS% 99 96 94 94 94 93 91 89 82 76 59 42 39 34 30 26 23 21 18 10 3

Board 24
A92
AJ64
T953
AQ
Q5
Q832
KQ87
864
83
KT75
J
KT9532
KJT764
9
A642
J7

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
pass 1NT 3 4
pass 4 all pass

Table result: 4-N, NS420
NS winners' result: 4-N, NS450 (NS 93%)

Comments:
This is the only flat board in today's set, with almost everyone scoring 420 in 4. (The next two boards are also flat in the auction, but with more variance in the play.)
There were a small number of people who went one off, possibly by disregarding the "eight ever, nine never" guideline. At some tables East will enter the bidding (Liam Milne made a preemptive 3 bid) and this will strongly override the nine-never guideline; in this case, you should play the preempter for a singleton spade, and finesse West for the queen. But that leads to the same result in this case, hence the flat board.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
4-NS 11 NS450 90
10 NS420 403
9 EW50 74
8 EW100 8
3-NS 11 NS200 8
10 NS170 34
9 NS140 12
2-NS 11 NS200 8
10 NS170 23
9 NS140 3
3NT-NS 10 NS430 12
9 NS400 6
6-NS 10 EW100 4
2NT-NS 10 NS180 6
3-NS 10 NS130 3
Travelling scoreslip
NS 480 460 450 430 420 400 240 200 180 170 150 140 130 110 100 70 -50 -100
Freq 2 1 90 12 404 6 1 17 7 59 8 17 3 4 1 1 83 12
NS% 99 99 93 86 58 30 30 28 27 22 18 16 15 14 14 14 8 2

Board 25
2
KQT986
T85
QJ4
A65
J74
J2
K9532
KQJ94
3
A43
T876
T873
A52
KQ976
A

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
2 2 3
3 all pass

Table result: 3-N, EW100
Your result: 3-N, NS200 (NS 47%)
NS winners' result: 4-N, NS420 (NS 69%)

Comments:
Most pairs are in 4 by NS, with an even split between ten and eleven tricks. At a different vulnerability, the par contract would be 4x by EW (or 5x) but at unfavourable vulnerability EW cannot afford to take the sacrifice. Nevertheless, there were quite a few pairs in 4, and they were not doubled so they got away with it. Two off in 4 was worth 53% for EW, but if they had been doubled they would have scored a rare 0%.
In 4, North can make 11 tricks, losing a spade and a diamond, but it's harder than it looks. If East is sharp enough to take out dummy's A entry early in the play and hold up the A until the third round so that there is no entry in that suit either, then eleven tricks will be a real struggle. I'm not sure how many people can find that defence, but East should be thinking along those lines after seeing the threatening diamond suit in dummy.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
4-NS 11 NS450 136
10 NS420 133
9 EW50 36
8 EW100 5
3-EW 9 EW140 24
8 NS100 41
7 NS200 21
6 NS300 10
3-NS 11 NS200 37
10 NS170 42
9 NS140 16
2-NS 11 NS200 35
10 NS170 31
9 NS140 12
4-EW 9 NS100 15
8 NS200 21
7 NS300 14
Travelling scoreslip
NS 500 480 450 420 400 300 200 170 150 140 130 110 100 90 -50 -80 -100 -110 -140
Freq 5 1 149 133 3 24 123 73 6 28 5 4 62 4 50 1 7 9 27
NS% 99 98 88 69 59 57 47 34 28 26 24 23 19 14 10 7 6 5 3

Board 26
J876
9753
T965
9
KQT5
AJT2
J3
K42
A4
K8
AQ74
JT863
932
Q64
K82
AQ75

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1NT pass
2 pass 2 pass
3NT all pass

Table result: 3NT-E, EW630
Your result: 3NT-E, EW660 (NS 14%)
NS winners' result: 3NT-W, EW660 (NS 14%)

Comments:
Almost everyone is in 3NT here, with scores varying between 9, 10 and 11 tricks. Let's say South leads a low club (nothing else is any better). Declarer wins with the ten and plays a diamond to the jack (South cannot afford to rise with the king, because this will give declarer three diamond tricks). Next, declarer might try the hearts, playing a heart to the king and finessing against South's queen. Now declarer can cross to the A and play a club towards the king.
That's a lot of good guessing, resulting in three spades, four hearts, two diamonds and two clubs. There are plenty of other ways the play might go, so it's not surprising that most declarers made just ten tricks.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
3NT-EW 12 EW690 19
11 EW660 155
10 EW630 255
9 EW600 146
8 NS100 22
2NT-EW 11 EW210 5
10 EW180 8
9 EW150 11
8 EW120 4
2-EW 9 EW140 4
8 EW110 10
3-EW 11 EW150 3
10 EW130 6
2-EW 8 EW110 6
1NT-EW 9 EW150 4
8 EW120 3
Travelling scoreslip
NS 100 0 -80 -90 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -170 -180 -200 -210 -400 -600 -630 -660 -690
Freq 31 1 3 3 24 7 7 12 18 2 9 4 5 1 149 256 156 19
NS% 97 95 94 94 92 90 89 88 85 84 83 82 82 81 71 43 14 2

Board 27
K98
QJ43
QJ52
K6
4
AK5
KT
Q985432
T6532
976
4
AJT7
AQJ7
T82
A98763
—

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1
2 dbl 4 dbl
5 dbl all pass

Table result: 5x-W, EW550
Your result: 5x-W, EW550 (NS 3%)
NS winners' result: 4-W, EW130 (NS 21%)

Comments:
Most NS pairs reached 5, possibly after seeing their opponents bid to 5. At more than a quarter of the tables, West did very well to double 5 – without the double, EW only score 49%, but the double increases that score to 72%.
More than 100 NS pairs were permitted to play in a diamond partscore, which was an expensive mistake by EW. With an 11-card fit, it is rarely right to defend at the four-level, especially when you are not vulnerable and both hands have side-suit shortages.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
5-NS 11 NS400 3
10 EW50 182
9 EW100 5
5x-NS 10 EW100 68
9 EW300 3
4-NS 10 NS130 63
3-NS 10 NS130 53
5-EW 11 EW400 14
10 NS50 31
9 NS100 4
5x-EW 11 EW550 30
10 NS100 15
9 NS300 3
3NT-NS 10 NS430 6
9 NS400 3
7 EW100 4
6 EW150 6
4 EW250 19
3 EW300 5
Travelling scoreslip
NS 430 420 400 300 200 150 140 130 110 100 50 -50 -100 -110 -130 -150 -200 -250 -300 -350 -400 -500 -510 -550
Freq 6 6 6 7 1 3 1 123 3 24 35 195 92 3 22 19 8 22 17 1 15 2 4 30
NS% 99 98 97 96 95 95 95 85 76 74 69 52 30 23 21 18 15 13 10 9 8 6 6 3

Board 28
K95
K3
K
KQJ7542
JT64
A964
JT865
—
A32
Q752
AQ94
96
Q87
JT8
732
AT83

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
pass 1 dbl 2
dbl 3 pass pass
dbl 4 all pass

Table result: 4-N, EW100
Your result: 4-W, EW450 (NS 2%)
NS winners' result: 5-W, NS100 (NS 63%)

Comments:
This time NS has the 11-card fit, but (unlike EW on the previous board) they are vulnerable and don't have any side-suit shortages. Well, technically North does have a diamond shortage, but singleton kings don't count as shortages!
Accordingly, the bidding stopped lower than on the previous board, with many NS pairs playing in 3 for a 67% score (83% for an overtrick).
On Board 7 we discussed that on most boards it is wrong for both sides to try to play at the three-level, but that all changes when both sides have a 9+ fit. Here, EW have a great fit, favourable vulnerability, and excellent distribution; they should not be selling out to 3.
Book prizes for 4 go to Tamara Cutcliffe and Brian Thorp of Canberra, and Jean Coffey and John Drew of Maleny.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
4-NS 10 NS130 38
9 EW100 32
3-NS 10 NS130 41
9 NS110 27
5-NS 11 NS600 7
10 EW100 33
9 EW200 27
3-EW 11 EW150 6
10 EW130 21
9 EW110 10
8 NS50 3
4-EW 11 EW150 9
10 EW130 16
9 NS50 6
8 NS100 7
Travelling scoreslip
NS 600 580 300 170 150 130 120 110 100 90 50 0 -100 -110 -130 -140 -150 -170 -200 -300 -400 -420 -450
Freq 7 1 2 1 11 94 2 34 12 1 24 1 68 12 38 8 15 4 48 19 6 6 9
NS% 99 98 97 97 96 83 72 68 63 61 58 55 47 38 32 27 24 22 16 8 5 4 2

Board 29
AQ6
QT7652
3
654
84
—
AKQT75
AJ873
JT72
AJ83
984
T2
K953
K94
J62
KQ9

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
pass pass 1
2 2 3 3
4 4 pass pass
5 dbl all pass

Table result: 5-W, EW750
Your result: 3-N, EW100 (NS 60%)
Winners' result: Not played

Comments:
Book prizes for a unique top go to Greta Kroll and Anne Johnston of Mudgee for bidding and making 4.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
4-EW 11 EW150 19
10 EW130 34
9 NS100 21
3-NS 9 NS140 18
8 EW100 27
7 EW200 7
5-EW 11 EW600 14
10 NS100 18
9 NS200 6
3-EW 11 EW150 9
10 EW130 17
9 EW110 9
8 NS100 3
4-NS 9 EW100 7
8 EW200 14
7 EW300 4
Travelling scoreslip
NS 300 200 140 110 100 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -150 -170 -200 -300 -500 -600 -620 -710
Freq 3 10 28 12 43 1 35 12 3 54 28 2 29 7 6 16 1 1
NS% 98 96 90 83 74 66 60 53 50 41 27 22 17 11 9 5 2 2

Board 30
A
A54
AK97
A9832
KQJ6
J3
Q42
Q654
5
T9872
J83
KJT7
T987432
KQ6
T65
—

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
pass pass
pass 1 pass 1
pass 2 pass 2
pass 2NT pass 3
all pass

Table result: 3-S, NS170
Your result: 4-S, NS420 (NS 73%)
Winners' result: Not played
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
4-NS 10 NS420 112
9 EW50 3
3NT-NS 10 NS430 5
9 NS400 15
8 EW50 27
7 EW100 14
2NT-NS 10 NS180 3
8 NS120 7
7 EW50 8
2-NS 10 NS170 19
4x-NS 10 NS590 16
3-NS 10 NS170 9
2-NS 8 NS90 3
3-NS 8 EW50 3
1NT-NS 7 NS90 3
Travelling scoreslip
NS 590 450 430 420 400 180 170 150 140 130 120 110 100 90 50 -50 -100 -150
Freq 16 1 5 112 15 4 29 2 1 5 8 5 2 6 1 48 27 4
NS% 96 94 93 73 51 48 43 37 37 36 34 31 30 29 28 19 7 2

Board 31
94
KQT
A9542
J85
JT865
963
JT3
T6
Q3
875
K86
KQ942
AK72
AJ42
Q7
A73

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1
1 2 pass 3NT
all pass

Table result: 3NT-S, EW100
Your result: 3NT-S, NS660 (NS 88%)
Winners' result: Not played
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
3NT-NS 12 NS690 5
11 NS660 37
10 NS630 14
9 NS600 49
8 EW100 59
7 EW200 3
1NT-NS 8 NS120 6
2NT-NS 9 NS150 4
Travelling scoreslip
NS 690 660 630 620 600 240 180 170 150 120 -100 -200
Freq 5 37 14 3 49 1 1 4 4 7 62 5
NS% 99 88 75 70 57 44 44 42 40 37 19 2

Board 32
T65
Q6
J832
J843
A7
JT7
AT6
AQ962
KQ8
A532
K754
KT
J9432
K984
Q9
75

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1NT pass 2 pass
2 pass 3NT all pass

Table result: 3NT-W, EW660
Your result: 3NT-W, EW690 (NS 5%)
Winners' result: Not played
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
3NT-EW 12 EW690 7
11 EW660 37
10 EW630 58
9 EW600 21
6NT-EW 12 EW1440 5
11 NS100 13
10 NS200 12
9 NS300 7
4NT-EW 10 EW630 4
Travelling scoreslip
NS 300 200 100 -140 -150 -170 -180 -600 -620 -630 -650 -660 -690 -720 -1440
Freq 8 17 20 1 1 4 2 21 2 62 2 39 8 1 5
NS% 98 91 82 76 76 74 73 67 61 44 28 17 5 3 1

Board 33
AQ864
K
AJT5
T93
J
A8743
K982
Q74
T732
QT92
Q643
A
K95
J65
7
KJ8652

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1 pass 2
all pass

Table result: 2-N, NS110
Your result: 2-N, NS170 (NS 76%)
Winners' result: Not played
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
2-NS 10 NS170 22
9 NS140 12
8 NS110 20
7 EW50 8
4-NS 10 NS420 14
9 EW50 12
8 EW100 19
7 EW150 4
3-NS 10 NS170 5
8 EW50 5
Travelling scoreslip
NS 450 420 200 170 150 140 110 100 50 0 -50 -100 -140 -150
Freq 1 14 4 28 2 13 21 3 2 1 25 21 2 5
NS% 99 93 87 76 66 60 49 40 39 38 28 13 5 2

Board 34
Q9653
K4
T983
AK
KJT74
J83
4
QJT2
8
AQ972
AQ752
54
A2
T65
KJ6
98763

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1 pass
1 pass 2 pass
2 all pass

Table result: 2-E, EW140
Winners' result: Not played
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
4-EW 9 NS50 3
8 NS100 12
2-EW 9 EW140 3
8 EW110 6
3-EW 8 NS50 5
Travelling scoreslip
NS 150 100 50 -110 -140 -170 -420
Freq 2 16 12 6 4 4 2
NS% 97 77 47 27 16 8 1

Board 35
J63
864
KT8
AQ54
AT987
Q2
AJ3
T86
KQ52
A5
9754
J73
4
KJT973
Q62
K92

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
2
all pass

Table result: 2-S, NS140
Winners' result: Not played

Comments:
Book prizes for a unique top go to Margaret Courtney and Kevin Thornton of Caboolture for bidding and making 4.
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
2-NS 10 NS170 6
9 NS140 8
8 NS110 3
4-NS 9 EW50 8
4-EW 7 NS300 3
3-EW 7 NS200 3
Travelling scoreslip
NS 300 200 170 140 110 100 0 -50 -110
Freq 3 5 6 10 3 6 2 8 1
NS% 96 87 74 57 42 32 23 12 2

Board 36
T
KQ953
QT9852
9
J632
A6
AK6
QJ72
AK97
J82
J73
K64
Q854
T74
4
AT853

Experts' auction from the souvenir booklet:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1NT 2 3NT all pass

Table result: 3NT-W, EW400
Winners' result: Not played
Most common results
Contract Tricks Score Number
of tables
4-EW 10 EW620 3
9 NS100 5
8 NS200 5
3NT-EW 10 EW630 4
9 EW600 3
7 NS200 3
Travelling scoreslip
NS 400 300 200 100 -100 -110 -120 -140 -150 -180 -200 -300 -600 -620 -630
Freq 1 3 9 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 4
NS% 97 92 76 57 47 45 42 39 37 34 32 29 24 16 7

2024 Australia-Wide Open Pairs – Final Results
Players in the top 5 will receive book prizes, with personalised Australia-Wide pens for the top 10 and regional winners, and players in the top 25 will receive magazine subscriptions. There are also spot prizes throughout the results booklet.
All winners must contact Australian Bridge (mail@australianbridge.com) with their address, to claim their prizes.
Names / Club Score
1   Debbie Pepper & Jennifer Hickmott Alice Springs     75.4
2   Richard Lawrie & Terry Johnston Geelong     72.5
3   Henry & John McMahon Wagga Wagga     71.5
4   Geof Blacklaws & David Kininmonth Swan     71.2
5   Dee Jierasak & William Van Bakel Malanda     70.1
6   Neah Williams & John Burrows Coffs Harbour     69.2
7   David Samuels & Fraser Thorpe Moonee Valley     68.7
8   Lyndall Steed & Joan Barnett South Perth     68.7
9   Jill Mooney & Fran Hannan Barossa     68.4
10   Dita Hunt & Edith Jones Moruya     68.3
11   Manda Labuschagne & Jian Williams Orange     68.2
12   Robin Pellen & Henry Dyall Blue Lake     67.8
13   Chris Fernando & Lindsay Young Mornington     67.6
14   Lyn & Bob Dillon Orange     66.9
15   Pauline Grodski & Dot Sofer KLTC     66.7
16   Victor Clarke & Paul Barnett Sydney     66.5
17   Steve & Liz Hurley Illawarra     66.4
18   Alessandro Gado & Alex Kemeny Trumps     66.2
19   Glenda Webb & Barb Evans Ocean Grove     66.1
20   Tom & Jan Hackett Yarrawonga     66.1
21   Colin Manley & Lewis Seychell Sapphire Coast     66.0
22   Arthur Robbins & Douglas Newlands Geelong     65.9
23   Eric Lindh & Patricia Phillips Kiama     65.9
23   Lauri Perino & Ross Milbourne Mollymook     65.9
25   Bob Northam & Neil Nagle Grafton     65.8
25   Margot & Peter Brennan Monaro     65.8
27   Karen Gosney & Jane Doyle Redcliffe     65.8
28   Libby Power & Jane Leach Coffs Harbour     65.5
29   Charles Howard & Kerry Wood Gold Coast     65.5
30   Hugh Grosvenor & Annie Bartlett Tasmania     65.4
31   Ken Tierney & Anna Field Traralgon     65.2
32   David Purkiss & Rod Shellshear Central Coast     65.2
33   Ruhi Ferdowsian & Alison Mettam Albany     65.1
33   Barbara Hastie & Muffy Smithson Wagga Wagga     65.1
35   Megan Kunkler & Jean Farry Broken Hill     65.0
36   Rod Roark & Doug O'Meara Coffs Harbour     64.9
37   Terence Rothwell & Vivien Eldridge Peninsula     64.7
38   Janelle Conroy & Tex Sheedy Mackay     64.6
38   Janet Strzelecki & Andrew Dawes Monaro     64.6
40   Linda Picone & John Sarena Warrnambool     64.6
41   Amy Holman & Ann Berry Wagga Wagga     64.5
42   Robert Tootell & Vonda Ashton Coonabarabran     64.3
43   Fiona Law & Judy Herring Sanctuary Cove     64.3
44   Noela Collins & Mavis Simpson Warwick     64.2
45   Gwen Hinchliffe & Graham Bradley Kiama     64.0
46   Julie Thiele & Andrea Dayman Glenelg     64.0
47   Richard Jones & Kent Dwyer Bathurst     64.0
48   Marina Beaumont & Chris Bayliss Sth Highlands     63.7
49   James & Kerin Tulloch KLTC     63.7
50   June McCormack & Ann Hudson Monaro     63.7
Names / Club Score
51   David Merritt & Robert Brooks Broken Hill     63.6
52   Jennifer & Peter Goddard Bendigo     63.6
53   Jerzy Szyszkowski & Wieslaw Przewozniak Sydney     63.5
53   Roger & Glenda McNee Illawarra     63.5
55   Lorraine Carr & Janice Wright Moreton Bribie     63.5
56   Max & Diane Holewa Mackay     63.4
57   Metka Agrez & Judy Clear Undercroft     63.3
58   Janice Clark & Bronwyn Hamilton Dalby     63.3
59   Sandra Capper & Val Heferen Mudgee     63.2
60   Helen Gillam & Micki Summers Blue Mtns     63.2
61   Leigh Blizzard & Julie Rhodes Tasmania     63.2
62   Tere Wotherspoon & Siegfried Konig Toowong     63.1
63   Betty Philpot & Jane Ophorst Rockingham     63.1
64   Judith Rychter & Dawne Cox Easts     63.1
65   Mike Rival & Paula Lennon Goondiwindi     63.0
65   Anita Delorenzo & Elizabeth Yoo Canberra     63.0
67   Jan Lonergan & Kathie Radcliffe Moonee Valley     63.0
68   Kathryn Graham & Judyc Williams Geelong     63.0
69   Susan Bateman & Elizabeth Baker Mollymook     62.8
70   Kay Smith & Anne Thomson Benalla     62.8
70   Theo Mangos & Brian Bedkober Easts     62.8
72   Merlyn Pritchard & Charles Young Bendigo     62.7
73   Neville Nott & Shirley Frost Dubbo     62.7
74   Steve Szatmary & Grant Cowen Illawarra     62.6
75   Isabel Harrington & Edith Flanagan Monaro     62.6
76   Shirley & Chris Watson Moreton Bribie     62.6
77   Meg Cornelius & Kim Dalling Trumps     62.6
78   Alan & Tammy Schwarz Blue Mtns     62.5
79   Maggie Sweeney & Brenda Miller Kiama     62.4
80   Kate Boston & Murray Webber Albany     62.3
81   Alan Cooper & John Scudder Sydney     62.2
82   Paul & Helen Lavings Illawarra     62.1
83   Frances Dunn & Ann Luke Gunnedah     62.1
84   Cathy Simmonds & Julia Hustad Joondalup     62.0
85   Betty Theodore & Beris Wright Bundaberg     62.0
86   Adrian Lohmann & Ron Lorraway Rockhampton     62.0
87   Julia Kerr & Anne O'Hagan Maleny     62.0
88   Rosemary Hummelshoj & Kinga MacPherson Bathurst     61.9
89   Alan Cransberg & Kimberley Zhao Mandurah     61.8
90   Carol Marg Budd & John Plumb Goulburn     61.7
91   Alan Johnston & Clive Hope Sth Gippsland     61.7
92   Donald Colyer & Lyn Redgate Camden Haven     61.6
92   Arthur Chung & Peter Campbell Sydney     61.6
94   Marjorie Pardasani & Diana Wilson KLTC     61.6
95   Margaret Barrett & Vi Temple Geelong     61.6
96   Peter Tarlinton & Sanjay Sinha Dubbo     61.6
97   Petter Carlmark & Bill Jensen Glenelg     61.6
98   Hugh Grady & Lef Lazarou Wangaratta     61.5
99   Malcolm Saunders & Luke Wilson Yeppoon     61.4
100   Joan Small & Doug Baldwin Moruya     61.4

Names / Club Score
101   Lisa Westwood & Ian Morison Canberra     61.4
102   Cindi Damian & Lucy Kornfeld KLTC     61.3
103   Colleen Honner & Ondy Crawford Cootamundra     61.3
104   Enid Dawes & Robyn Pearce Orange     61.3
105   Nimal Weerasinghe & Mary Simon Tamborine Mtn     61.2
106   Matt Sun & Martin Wu Toowong     61.2
107   Lydia Adams & Eddie Garkut Nowra     61.0
108   Paul Larby & Agi Stanley Easts     61.0
109   Catherine Ng & Eileen Ragg KLTC     61.0
110   Judy Harris & Jane Storey Cootamundra     61.0
110   Fred Kaminski & Heather Henley Traralgon     61.0
112   Barry Coe & Patricia Powis Gold Coast     61.0
113   Stephen Thyer & Carmen Jackson Kalamunda     61.0
114   Christine Jenkins & Sue Grenside Undercroft     60.9
115   Alan Saultry & Sandy Spencer Berwick     60.9
116   Astrid Korfgen & Lynne Layton Hervey Bay     60.9
117   Mavis Baird & Aimee Hallam Goulburn     60.9
118   Mike O'Reilly & Robert King Moreton Bribie     60.9
119   Penny Meers & Janet Ruskin-Rowe Dubbo     60.9
120   Margit Short & Lester Tsang Easts     60.8
120   Harry Crosby & Edward Roscoe Joondalup     60.8
122   Jill Parsons & Wendy Rissler Maitland     60.8
123   Richard Metcalfe & Brian Blackmore Yeppoon     60.8
124   Frank Hymus & Birgitt Bingham Gold Coast     60.8
125   Ann Hopfmueller & Carol Fensome Joondalup     60.6
126   Robyn Brennan & Kerrie Middleton Tilligerry     60.6
127   Eric Myers & Bridget O'Reilly Bega Valley     60.6
128   Fay Donoghue & Barry Braithwaite Roma     60.6
129   Katrina Will & Jane Adams Undercroft     60.6
129   Helen McAdam & Don Tylee Traralgon     60.6
131   Colin Kleinig & Mark Mathews Central Coast     60.6
132   Paul Schulz & Tineke Tamis Monaro     60.6
133   Nancy Heffernan & Susi Wardrop KLTC     60.5
134   Paulina Baker & Eva Samuel KLTC     60.4
135   Bill Szumidlo & Geoff Longshaw Kenmore     60.4
135   Sue Southern & David Higgins Illawarra     60.4
135   Jo Jarvis & Beryl Dawson Peninsula     60.4
135   Sam Brown & Jane Stokes Gawler     60.4
139   Janet Michael & Margot Jil Hosie Coffs Harbour     60.3
140   Jan Kuras & Diana Whiteley Camden Haven     60.2
141   Kay Hale & Ruth Perris Maitland     60.2
142   Myrna Saunders & Molly Butcher Moonee Valley     60.2
143   Valerie Sercombe & Jennifer Blyton Geelong     60.1
144   Andrew & Karen Creet Batemans Bay     60.0
145   Janet Rentz & Irene Parnell Sydney     60.0
146   Corrie Van Lier & David Hudson Sale     59.9
147   Jennifer Hector & Jayde Munns Bathurst     59.8
148   Daphne Priestley & Carol McKee Nambucca Valley     59.7
148   Rhonda & Allan McLucas Lockyer     59.7
148   Samuel Goss & Heath Watkins VBA     59.7
Names / Club Score
151   Nicky O'Connell & Mike Fulwood Rockingham     59.7
151   Paul O'Hare & Trisha McGregor Bendigo     59.7
153   Elaine Hadlow & Jill Spencer Bowen     59.7
154   Barbara & John Whitmee Goondiwindi     59.7
154   Ruth Warren & Marrian Beyer Berwick     59.7
156   Claudine Lapere & Helen Larsen Joondalup     59.7
156   Laraine Parker & Brian Goldman Maitland     59.7
158   Fred Rieben & Colin Payne Albany     59.7
159   Shirley Bowman & Robin Hudson KLTC     59.6
160   Vivienne Davis & Alison Gunton Albany     59.5
161   Margaret Dodding & Allison Finch Malanda     59.5
162   Alan Sims & Alison Savage Bathurst     59.4
163   Dianne Hinde & Heather York Sapphire Coast     59.4
164   Joan & Rex Harding Berwick     59.4
165   Leanne Nugent & Mel Gilmour Kenmore     59.4
166   Julie Farmer & June Ronning Bundaberg     59.3
167   Bruce & Susan Nelan Sydney     59.3
167   Margaret & John Rogers Nowra     59.3
169   Rosemary Moten & Patricia McGaffin Glenelg     59.3
170   Peter Parsons & Hadi Aghakhani South Canberra     59.3
171   Bob & Christine Thomas Caboolture     59.2
172   Donna McWilliam & Jan Frost Launceston     59.2
173   Bea Stallbom & Richard Hooper Gawler     59.1
174   Mardi & John Grosvenor Tasmania     59.0
175   Colin Shugg & Paul Corry Mornington     59.0
176   Ross Shardlow & Gary Wardrop Redcliffe     59.0
176   Toni Arnott & Tracie McRorie Moonee Valley     59.0
176   Colleen Long & Brian Wade Bunbury     59.0
179   Ken & Vicky Cahill Sydney     58.9
180   David Fowler & Lilia Male Undercroft     58.9
180   Geoffrey Patterson & Noel Bugeia Mackay     58.9
182   Mandy Wilson & Ken Haines Gawler     58.8
183   Beryl Twardy & Rosemary Morris Parkes     58.8
184   Yvonne Breakwell & Chris Sinclair Pt Mac Hastings     58.7
184   Cathy Giltrap & Richard Harman Albury     58.7
186   Margaret Azar & Sonja Ramsund Malanda     58.7
187   Helen Carr & Colleen Berry Pt Mac Hastings     58.7
188   Colin Morrison & Tom Redpath Moonee Valley     58.7
189   Melva Leal & Magdeline Wong Redcliffe     58.7
190   Warren Cousins & Dell MacNeil Berwick     58.7
191   Sandra McBain & Joan Hughes Glen     58.6
192   Richard Drouin & Pat Ziebarth Lockyer     58.5
192   Sandra Cool & Daniele Escreet Sanctuary Cove     58.5
194   Terence Palmer & Mick McAuliffe Sydney     58.5
194   Shahla Vogl & Julie Cowling Illawarra     58.5
194   Mary O'Hea & Beverly Palmer Sydney     58.5
197   Kris Honey & Ruth Forster Moonee Valley     58.5
198   Nick Cantatore & Marnie Leybourne South Perth     58.5
199   John Lees & David Womersley Joondalup     58.5
200   Annemarie & Noel Athea Goulburn     58.4

Names / Club Score
201   Judy Holliday & Vicky Walker Nambucca Valley     58.4
201   Roger Dennison & Herbert Neumeister Gawler     58.4
203   Valerie Isle & Carol Newport South Perth     58.4
204   Marlies Maussen & Joan Aranas Ingham     58.4
205   Ruy De Menezes & Toni Paramore Easts     58.4
206   Jim Stewart & Barbara James Moonee Valley     58.3
207   Louise Payne & Peter Quin Parkes     58.3
208   Gary & Louise Walton Nambucca Valley     58.3
209   Christine Thomas & Julie Boyce Glenelg     58.3
210   John & Eve Dodds Tully     58.2
211   David Clarkson & Brenda Watts South Canberra     58.2
212   Margaret Stevens & Glen Jones Gunnedah     58.2
212   Lee Chenoweth & Patsy Millar Rockhampton     58.2
212   Bill & Pam Jones Geelong     58.2
215   Graham Lihou & John Fernie Stanthorpe     58.2
215   Rita Buzzard & James Fitzgerald Joondalup     58.2
215   Alkmini Segal & John Finkelstein KLTC     58.2
215   Josephine & Alan Dundas Mandurah     58.2
219   Tim & Gai Baker Parkes     58.1
220   Janet Dyson & Fern Hinchcliffe Nambucca Valley     58.1
221   Vicky Cowan & Catherine Elliott Tamar     58.1
222   Jennifer Sherriff & Rudi Lidl Launceston     58.1
223   Carrie Morse & Robert White Coonabarabran     58.0
224   Jenny & Alan Monger Benalla     58.0
224   Bruce Cowen & Anita Davis Kalamunda     58.0
224   Fatma Ahmet & Teresa Pietrzak Moonee Valley     58.0
227   Doug Hardman & Bill Maley Mandurah     58.0
227   Valerie Farr & Lesley Moon Kalamunda     58.0
229   John & Rosemary Lill Busselton     58.0
230   Jo Collings & Joseph Gaudet Swan     58.0
231   Nell Hannan & Sue Cogger Batemans Bay     58.0
231   Herschel Baker & Peter Stevens Maleny     58.0
231   David & Helene Lander Dubbo     58.0
231   Sandra Hoffman & Joscelyn Charters Kalamunda     58.0
231   Walter & Hilary Hall Rockingham     58.0
236   Bernard & Jennifer Shaw Busselton     57.9
237   Moira Smith & Gwen Lawrence Launceston     57.9
237   Susie Herring & Michelle Porter Lockyer     57.9
239   Paul Kemp & Stuart Craig Maleny     57.9
239   John Kelly & George Zuber Canberra     57.9
239   Alan Giles & Ken Muhling Ingham     57.9
242   Janet Cook & Annette Kirby Berwick     57.8
243   Stephen Dennis & Irene Mytkowski Sydney     57.8
243   Christine Harkness & Lee McBean Launceston     57.8
245   Angeline Christie & David Schokman South Perth     57.8
246   Michael Fox & Keith Barnett Stanthorpe     57.8
247   Christine & Wayne Houghton Nowra     57.8
247   Jeanette Harland & Barbara Peers Launceston     57.8
247   Gary Somers & Greig Ball Parkes     57.8
250   Noreen Grant & Pat Maginnity Albury     57.7
Names / Club Score
251   Jay Moore & Veronica Sullivan Mudgee     57.7
252   Lyndall Edsall & Richard Levy Coffs Harbour     57.7
253   Pat Mather & Tiiu Butler Inverell Delvyn     57.6
253   Henry Gasko & Jean MacLeod Bairnsdale     57.6
255   Dave Steer & Ivi Streimann Bega Valley     57.6
256   Elizabeth Eccleston & Chris Brady Barossa     57.6
256   Kate Graham & Joan Adams Cootamundra     57.6
258   Pauline Coulter & Ross Blakey Undercroft     57.6
259   Lindsay Main & Penelope Whitaker Glen     57.5
260   Tony Hunter & Tony Cake Nowra     57.5
261   Rex Fox & Ralph Woods Moonee Valley     57.5
262   Celma & Lynette Coupe Coffs Harbour     57.4
263   Ken Watson & Robert Scott Peninsula     57.4
263   Bev Hopley & Andy Males Bunbury     57.4
265   Jac Rossiter-Nuttall & Jill Haworth Mornington     57.4
266   Rico Fernandes & George Shand Berwick     57.4
266   Debbie McKenzie & Paul Brake Gold Coast     57.4
266   Michael Sput & Pauline Wrobel VBA     57.4
269   John French & Deborah Anglim Sth Gippsland     57.4
270   Michele Tredinnick & Elaine McRae Orange     57.4
271   Bob Jess & Murray Booth Pt Mac Hastings     57.3
271   Patrick & Louise Horsley Sth Highlands     57.3
273   Anna Kearon & Ann Gibbs Bairnsdale     57.3
274   Christine & Peter Holmes Benalla     57.2
275   Neil Williams & Rob Holgate Trumps     57.2
275   George & Jessamy Del Papa Ocean Grove     57.2
277   Daph Bennett & Carol Holman Sale     57.2
278   Jane & Graham Seaborne Bowen     57.1
278   Satish Sethi & Vesna McCathie Tamborine Mtn     57.1
280   Caitlyn McKenzie & Lucy Stevenson Canberra     57.1
280   Christine Smitham & Alan Tolley Joondalup     57.1
282   Jan & Clydie Pease Tully     57.1
282   Matthew & Wojciech Sieredzinski Mornington     57.1
284   Jo Miller & Mandy Onus Cootamundra     57.1
284   Max & Kathryn Pilbeam Ocean Grove     57.1
286   Piyush Jain & Gary Ridgway Geelong     57.0
287   Judy Kingston & Dave Gallagher Illawarra     57.0
287   John Quayle & Matti Shub Sth Gippsland     57.0
289   Jake & Sue Napier Ocean Grove     56.9
290   Margaret Lane & Barbara Tait Mackay     56.9
291   Sandra Friesen & Peter Burt Bendigo     56.9
292   Mary George & Toby Meredith Tasmania     56.9
293   Arthur Davies & David Shilling Gawler     56.8
294   Bob Dunk & John Wells Gawler     56.8
294   Guy Milson & Patricia Bourke Goulburn     56.8
296   Bert Romeijn & Julie Day Berwick     56.8
297   Judith Oxley & Lynne Cooke Tasmania     56.8
298   Anna Harvey & Judy Hori Kiama     56.8
298   Jane Doyle & Wendy Christie Tamborine Mtn     56.8
300   Richard Cooke & Sandra Miedecke Tasmania     56.8

Names / Club Score
301   Sue Beckman & Christine Parkin Mornington     56.7
302   Judy Emery & Robbie Bassingthwaite Cootamundra     56.7
303   Terry Capper & Mary Hiscox Broken Hill     56.6
304   Gerry Voll & Mary Prowse Albury     56.6
304   Fran Limmage & Mavis Anderson Rockhampton     56.6
306   Stuart Cutsforth & Stephen Brell Illawarra     56.6
307   Alanna Waugh & James Honek Yeppoon     56.5
307   Farzi Sayfi & Leah Rona Easts     56.5
309   Chris Colmer & Ann Seale Glenelg     56.5
309   Carol Kelly & Patricia Moore Undercroft     56.5
311   Linda Faulls & Fran Hagon Sanctuary Cove     56.5
312   Cheryl Finlayson & Eddie Heinemeyer Tamborine Mtn     56.5
313   Tom Coogan & Adrian Riepsamen Nowra     56.5
314   Merle Bogatie & Lindell Day Gold Coast     56.4
314   Ellen Jackson & Marie Rutledge Tamworth     56.4
316   Margaret Brooks & Carol Axworthy Stanthorpe     56.4
317   Marjorie Phillips & Michele Aldous Benalla     56.4
317   Kate Pollard & Bay Wilson Busselton     56.4
319   George Gaspar & Viv Dacey VBA     56.3
320   Rick Gaylard & David Happell KLTC     56.3
321   John Reiter & Bev Connell Moreton Bribie     56.3
321   Alexander Hewat & Ken Colbert South Canberra     56.3
323   Di Brooks & Helen Rogoysky Rockingham     56.2
324   Frank Milford & Prue Dick Launceston     56.2
324   Bill Brosnan & David Holbeck Batemans Bay     56.2
326   Peter & Carol Briscoe Pt Mac Hastings     56.2
327   Ann Gale & Jill Smith Blue Mtns     56.1
327   Barbara Simpson & Suzi Ledger Sanctuary Cove     56.1
329   Leila Douglas & Cheryl Merritt Ocean Grove     56.1
330   Marelle Irvine & Judy Bowman Mudgee     56.1
330   Jean Dight & Judy Mayne Goondiwindi     56.1
330   Jillian Griffith & Eva Taylor KLTC     56.1
333   Greg Brackenreg & Jen Woodhouse Sapphire Coast     56.1
333   Vic & Anne Moloney Traralgon     56.1
335   Eric & Gillian Wheatley Bridgetown     56.1
336   Ronnie Malthouse & Ross Pringle Kalamunda     56.1
337   Janet Kelly & Judith Thomson Wangaratta     56.1
338   Gus Ghali & Leo Saoud Moonee Valley     56.0
339   Pierre Kuijken & Ian Hanmer Moonee Valley     56.0
339   Trish Brown & Mal Robertson Bairnsdale     56.0
341   Shirley McCulloch & Olwen Waters Launceston     56.0
342   Mathea McCowage & Suzanne Farrelly Sydney     56.0
342   Moira Smith & Julie Roberts Glenelg     56.0
344   Vanessa Brown & Will Jenner-O'Shea Canberra     56.0
345   Bas Bolt & Gail McCombie Sapphire Coast     55.9
346   Monique Vochteloo & Lindon Geach Monaro     55.9
347   Maureen Wright & Barbara Green Mudgee     55.8
348   Stephen Mendick & Tony Marinos Batemans Bay     55.8
348   Cherie & Robert Morgan-Jones Tamworth     55.8
350   Yvonne Mears & Carmen Brown Albury     55.8
Names / Club Score
351   Margaret McSweeny & Nella Albrecht Ingham     55.8
352   Jack Colwell & Pamela Orr Bungendore     55.7
352   Helen Smith & Barry Kelly Tasmania     55.7
354   Alan & Tania Pickering Kenmore     55.7
355   Andrew Marsh & Nia Parker Rockingham     55.7
355   Betty Bull & Pam Warrell Tamborine Mtn     55.7
357   Ann De Wit & Marguerite Lester Launceston     55.7
358   Kevin Stojko & Earlston Gniel Gawler     55.6
359   Tim Sayer & Derek Stringfellow Caboolture     55.6
360   Kristine Thompson & Alana Street Launceston     55.6
361   Ann Willis & Kerrie Purse Busselton     55.6
362   Adam Peirce & Chris Turner Bendigo     55.6
363   Jeff Conroy & Paul Nitschmann Sanctuary Cove     55.6
364   Jan Jones & Kevin Chapman Bundaberg     55.6
364   Denise Reid & Judy King Sydney     55.6
366   Colin Tolley & Barbara Herring Coffs Harbour     55.5
367   Sirpa Harms & Hans Haan Barossa     55.5
367   Gail Garnham & Kay Potter Tasmania     55.5
369   Roslyn Lorimer & Joy New Dubbo     55.5
370   Chris Dodgshun & Anne Gunst Geelong     55.5
371   Shayne & Sonya Palfreyman Gold Coast     55.4
372   Chris Lelliott & Pat Fulton Sth Highlands     55.4
373   Jacques Bellevret & Mario Rubanathan Undercroft     55.4
374   Kerri Worland & Anne Serra Warrnambool     55.3
375   Lee Leach & Carol Thomas Joondalup     55.3
376   Maggie Crawford & Maria Gibbs Tasmania     55.3
376   Christian Mehuys & Keith Walshe Glenelg     55.3
376   Elizabeth Angelatos & Elly Papasavas KLTC     55.3
379   Trish Robinson & Carol Bailey Redcliffe     55.3
380   Netta Hill & Allen Shiels Warrnambool     55.3
381   Pat Faircloth & Carol Christensen Bundaberg     55.3
382   Judith Varlamos & Rod Claessen KLTC     55.2
383   Rebecca Knight & Christine Parvin Dalby     55.2
384   Bobbie Gosper & Xiao Mei Wallace Bungendore     55.2
385   Peter Campbell & Tony Hinde Warwick     55.2
386   Valerie Remedios & Lilian Young Moonee Valley     55.2
387   Toni Zorn & Peggy Johnson Sydney     55.2
387   John Bentley & Whalley Robin Sapphire Coast     55.2
389   Helen Britton & Patricia Ryan Orange     55.1
390   John McBeath & Bob Hicks Albany     55.1
391   Kathy Johnson & Lois Steinwedel Gold Coast     55.1
392   Judy Brodie & Michael Pickles Blue Lake     55.1
392   Linda & Peter Neil Kenmore     55.1
394   Jane Parker & Jane Ryan Sydney     55.0
395   Helen Thomas & Julie Butler Glenelg     55.0
396   Warren Graham & Neil Topham Sydney     55.0
396   Sue Blundell & Karen Irvine Sydney     55.0
398   Kirsten Hartley & Simon Elderfield Sth Highlands     55.0
399   Linda Lee & Nell Beeck Albany     55.0
400   Kylie & George Wagner Benalla     54.9

Names / Club Score
400   Charles Harbon & Trevor Taylor Camden Haven     54.9
402   Klaus & Kay Decker Launceston     54.9
402   Rosina Courtney & Pat Leavy Busselton     54.9
404   Dee Harley & Phillip Fent VBA     54.9
404   Freda Hadwen & Gordon Kellerman Hervey Bay     54.9
406   Brian Appleyard & Rosa McGillivray Busselton     54.9
407   Tamara Cutcliffe & Brian Thorp Canberra     54.9
407   Sarah Livingston & Lee Opray Mornington     54.9
409   Dawn Phipps & Kevin Robinson Parkes     54.8
410   Lorraine Newson & Sue Goddard Blue Mtns     54.8
411   Sue Martin & Jinny Fuss Glenelg     54.8
412   Carey Thomas & Helen McCathie Sth Highlands     54.8
412   Trish Christy & Xiao Mei Zhao Mandurah     54.8
414   Tom Pottenger & Robert Young Nowra     54.8
415   Jenny Simmons & Ross Steinwedel Gold Coast     54.8
416   Julie Ellis & Allan Adcroft Orange     54.7
416   Barb Beveridge & Annie MacMaster Cootamundra     54.7
418   Janine Budgeon & Helen Standfast Moreton Bribie     54.7
419   Jan Madden & Irene Bishop Bathurst     54.7
420   Louise & Michael Brassil Batemans Bay     54.7
421   Bruce Greenland & Kevin Friend Berwick     54.6
422   Ian & Christine Jackson Blue Mtns     54.6
422   Cathie Shearer & Brigitte Agnew Bendigo     54.6
424   Jim Rothwell & James Batchen Peninsula     54.6
424   Helen Blake & Denise Gribble Moruya     54.6
426   Mary Muldoon & Jean Bailey Blue Mtns     54.5
427   Tony Seed & Merri Drutchinin Ocean Grove     54.5
428   Maria Campbell & Diana Saul KLTC     54.5
428   Barry Fullwood & Sara Thorley Wangaratta     54.5
430   Margie & Jock Mullen Bunbury     54.5
431   Margaret Gilligan & David Bird Bungendore     54.5
431   Josh Schwartz & Maxwell Ashurst Canberra     54.5
431   Stephen Price & Spence Reardon Goondiwindi     54.5
434   Christa Steinmuller & Bertilia Colling Kenmore     54.5
435   Helen Loveday & Robin Manning Inverell Delvyn     54.5
435   Cheryl Waters & Erica Gray Illawarra     54.5
437   Antonia Oudman & Desire Broberg Albany     54.5
437   Leanne & Philip Sellick Nowra     54.5
437   Lalitha Gupta & Chris Hamam Easts     54.5
440   Phyllis Logan & Lyn Armstrong Dubbo     54.4
441   Melanie & David Sheffield Mandurah     54.4
441   Louis & Luba Klein Undercroft     54.4
443   John Reid & Tony Rolfe Mollymook     54.4
444   Leanne Haddadi & Lynne Gilchrist Sth Highlands     54.4
444   Michael Stewart & Neil Reid Busselton     54.4
446   Isabel Cowled & Kate Potts Camden Haven     54.4
447   Ray Carbuhn & Shyamala Abey VBA     54.3
448   Terry Sheafe & Michael Heynsbergh Berwick     54.3
448   Louise Cregan & Adele Brown Sth Highlands     54.3
450   Carole Lihou & Joy Newman Stanthorpe     54.3
Names / Club Score
450   Anne Wilkinson & Anne Howarth Ocean Grove     54.3
452   Peter Saunders & Cherie Lucas Sydney     54.3
453   Margaret Roughan & Valerie Cook Wagga Wagga     54.3
454   Ross Devine & Bev Laing Tilligerry     54.3
455   Marion Grammer & Janette Emmerson Blue Mtns     54.2
455   Sue Hillan & Bob Steer Swan     54.2
457   Veronica Hudson & Jan Page Sale     54.2
457   Peter Knight & Colleen Webb Mandurah     54.2
459   Anna Castles & Rod Carroll Yarrawonga     54.2
460   Phil Atkinson & Margaret Mangold Dalby     54.2
461   Barbara Shelley & Margaret Corby Orange     54.2
462   Elaine Kenny & Veronica Peters Barossa     54.2
463   Anu Shah & Manuela Steinbrecher Joondalup     54.2
463   Jeanette Evans & Sandy Raiti Tully     54.2
465   Laraine Gartshore & Mary Schofield Inverell Delvyn     54.1
466   Judy Harland & Marjory Harms Roma     54.1
466   Jan Kinross & Rosemary Floquet Moreton Bribie     54.1
468   Deborah Milner & Rosa Ferranda Canberra     54.1
469   Krystyna Homik & Sue Spurway Sanctuary Cove     54.1
469   Ingrid Fredericks & Avryl Atkins Undercroft     54.1
471   Karen Snow & Yvonne Goldbloom KLTC     54.1
472   Debbie Breeze & Sue McDonald Bowen     54.0
473   John Lanham & Donna Smith Rockhampton     54.0
473   Bernice Smart & Glenys Tipler Hervey Bay     54.0
475   Gwen Crampton & Ingrid Stephenson Dubbo     54.0
475   John Delaney & Michael Mandeltort Berwick     54.0
477   Peter Jonutz & Heather Eyers Coffs Harbour     54.0
477   Richard Medhurst & Paul Breene Moreton Bribie     54.0
477   Christine Zarb & Fred Sundermann Sale     54.0
480   John Sainsbury & Pamela Bramich Malanda     54.0
480   Dawn Quinan & Robert Sutton Moreton Bribie     54.0
482   Norm & Linda Hoskin Bunbury     53.9
483   Pamela Barlow & Nancy De Ville Camden Haven     53.9
483   Allen Rosenberg & Gary Jenner Easts     53.9
485   Sheena & Stephen Kay Ocean Grove     53.9
486   Julie Scherf & Marg Harrison Glen     53.9
487   Graham Harms & Mick Koziol Barossa     53.9
488   Michael Grenfell & Gerry Davies Swan     53.9
489   Prasad Nettur & Arvind Bhasin Toowong     53.9
490   Wendy Brady & Ann Waugh Gunnedah     53.9
490   Ruth Harvey & Susan Edwards Sth Gippsland     53.9
490   Barbara Elwin & Beverley Schultz Bowen     53.9
490   Ron Wescott & Kevin Gunn Bendigo     53.9
490   Sylvia Mason & Lucy Costello Bundaberg     53.9
495   Peter Bufton & Adele Mitchell Maitland     53.8
495   Heather Last & Jan Gavin Cootamundra     53.8
495   John Ferguson & Colin Bell Bunbury     53.8
498   Rosalind Hart & Hilary Price Warwick     53.8
499   Ian & Mary Cruickshank Mackay     53.8
500   Elizabeth McMillen & Victoria Cayley Swan     53.8

2024 Australia-Wide Open Pairs – Pairs Under 300 MP
Pairs in the top 3 will receive book prizes, with personalised Australia-Wide pens for the top 5 and regional winners, and players in the top 50 will receive online magazine subscriptions. There are also spot prizes throughout the results booklet.
All winners must contact Australian Bridge (mail@australianbridge.com) with their address, to claim their prizes.
Names / Club Score
1   Debbie Pepper & Jennifer Hickmott Alice Springs     75.4
2   Neah Williams & John Burrows Coffs Harbour     69.2
3   Jill Mooney & Fran Hannan Barossa     68.4
4   Victor Clarke & Paul Barnett Sydney     66.5
5   Bob Northam & Neil Nagle Grafton     65.8
6   Karen Gosney & Jane Doyle Redcliffe     65.8
7   David Purkiss & Rod Shellshear Central Coast     65.2
8   Amy Holman & Ann Berry Wagga Wagga     64.5
9   Robert Tootell & Vonda Ashton Coonabarabran     64.3
10   Richard Jones & Kent Dwyer Bathurst     64.0
11   James & Kerin Tulloch KLTC     63.7
12   June McCormack & Ann Hudson Monaro     63.7
13   Janice Clark & Bronwyn Hamilton Dalby     63.3
14   Helen Gillam & Micki Summers Blue Mtns     63.2
15   Judith Rychter & Dawne Cox Easts     63.1
16   Susan Bateman & Elizabeth Baker Mollymook     62.8
17   Merlyn Pritchard & Charles Young Bendigo     62.7
18   Isabel Harrington & Edith Flanagan Monaro     62.6
19   Frances Dunn & Ann Luke Gunnedah     62.1
20   Cathy Simmonds & Julia Hustad Joondalup     62.0
21   Carol Marg Budd & John Plumb Goulburn     61.7
22   Hugh Grady & Lef Lazarou Wangaratta     61.5
23   Lisa Westwood & Ian Morison Canberra     61.4
24   Cindi Damian & Lucy Kornfeld KLTC     61.3
25   Colleen Honner & Ondy Crawford Cootamundra     61.3
26   Catherine Ng & Eileen Ragg KLTC     61.0
27   Judy Harris & Jane Storey Cootamundra     61.0
27   Fred Kaminski & Heather Henley Traralgon     61.0
29   Mavis Baird & Aimee Hallam Goulburn     60.9
30   Mike O'Reilly & Robert King Moreton Bribie     60.9
31   Margit Short & Lester Tsang Easts     60.8
32   Jill Parsons & Wendy Rissler Maitland     60.8
33   Robyn Brennan & Kerrie Middleton Tilligerry     60.6
34   Eric Myers & Bridget O'Reilly Bega Valley     60.6
35   Fay Donoghue & Barry Braithwaite Roma     60.6
36   Katrina Will & Jane Adams Undercroft     60.6
37   Colin Kleinig & Mark Mathews Central Coast     60.6
38   Paul Schulz & Tineke Tamis Monaro     60.6
39   Nancy Heffernan & Susi Wardrop KLTC     60.5
40   Sue Southern & David Higgins Illawarra     60.4
41   Janet Michael & Margot Jil Hosie Coffs Harbour     60.3
42   Jan Kuras & Diana Whiteley Camden Haven     60.2
43   Valerie Sercombe & Jennifer Blyton Geelong     60.1
44   Janet Rentz & Irene Parnell Sydney     60.0
45   Rhonda & Allan McLucas Lockyer     59.7
45   Samuel Goss & Heath Watkins VBA     59.7
47   Paul O'Hare & Trisha McGregor Bendigo     59.7
48   Ruth Warren & Marrian Beyer Berwick     59.7
49   Claudine Lapere & Helen Larsen Joondalup     59.7
50   Shirley Bowman & Robin Hudson KLTC     59.6
Names / Club Score
51   Margaret Dodding & Allison Finch Malanda     59.5
52   Dianne Hinde & Heather York Sapphire Coast     59.4
53   Joan & Rex Harding Berwick     59.4
54   Leanne Nugent & Mel Gilmour Kenmore     59.4
55   Peter Parsons & Hadi Aghakhani South Canberra     59.3
56   Bob & Christine Thomas Caboolture     59.2
57   Donna McWilliam & Jan Frost Launceston     59.2
58   Bea Stallbom & Richard Hooper Gawler     59.1
59   Toni Arnott & Tracie McRorie Moonee Valley     59.0
59   Colleen Long & Brian Wade Bunbury     59.0
61   Mandy Wilson & Ken Haines Gawler     58.8
62   Beryl Twardy & Rosemary Morris Parkes     58.8
63   Colin Morrison & Tom Redpath Moonee Valley     58.7
64   Melva Leal & Magdeline Wong Redcliffe     58.7
65   Richard Drouin & Pat Ziebarth Lockyer     58.5
65   Sandra Cool & Daniele Escreet Sanctuary Cove     58.5
67   Shahla Vogl & Julie Cowling Illawarra     58.5
68   Kris Honey & Ruth Forster Moonee Valley     58.5
69   Judy Holliday & Vicky Walker Nambucca Valley     58.4
70   Marlies Maussen & Joan Aranas Ingham     58.4
71   Ruy De Menezes & Toni Paramore Easts     58.4
72   Gary & Louise Walton Nambucca Valley     58.3
73   David Clarkson & Brenda Watts South Canberra     58.2
74   Margaret Stevens & Glen Jones Gunnedah     58.2
75   Graham Lihou & John Fernie Stanthorpe     58.2
75   Rita Buzzard & James Fitzgerald Joondalup     58.2
77   Tim & Gai Baker Parkes     58.1
78   Janet Dyson & Fern Hinchcliffe Nambucca Valley     58.1
79   Carrie Morse & Robert White Coonabarabran     58.0
80   Jenny & Alan Monger Benalla     58.0
81   Valerie Farr & Lesley Moon Kalamunda     58.0
82   Nell Hannan & Sue Cogger Batemans Bay     58.0
83   Bernard & Jennifer Shaw Busselton     57.9
84   Moira Smith & Gwen Lawrence Launceston     57.9
84   Susie Herring & Michelle Porter Lockyer     57.9
86   Alan Giles & Ken Muhling Ingham     57.9
87   Janet Cook & Annette Kirby Berwick     57.8
88   Michael Fox & Keith Barnett Stanthorpe     57.8
89   Gary Somers & Greig Ball Parkes     57.8
90   Lyndall Edsall & Richard Levy Coffs Harbour     57.7
91   Pat Mather & Tiiu Butler Inverell Delvyn     57.6
92   Elizabeth Eccleston & Chris Brady Barossa     57.6
93   Lindsay Main & Penelope Whitaker Glen     57.5
94   Tony Hunter & Tony Cake Nowra     57.5
95   Rex Fox & Ralph Woods Moonee Valley     57.5
96   Celma & Lynette Coupe Coffs Harbour     57.4
97   Ken Watson & Robert Scott Peninsula     57.4
97   Bev Hopley & Andy Males Bunbury     57.4
99   Rico Fernandes & George Shand Berwick     57.4
99   Michael Sput & Pauline Wrobel VBA     57.4

Names / Club Score
101   Patrick & Louise Horsley Sth Highlands     57.3
102   Christine & Peter Holmes Benalla     57.2
103   Daph Bennett & Carol Holman Sale     57.2
104   Jane & Graham Seaborne Bowen     57.1
104   Satish Sethi & Vesna McCathie Tamborine Mtn     57.1
106   Caitlyn McKenzie & Lucy Stevenson Canberra     57.1
107   Jo Miller & Mandy Onus Cootamundra     57.1
107   Max & Kathryn Pilbeam Ocean Grove     57.1
109   Jake & Sue Napier Ocean Grove     56.9
110   Mary George & Toby Meredith Tasmania     56.9
111   Bob Dunk & John Wells Gawler     56.8
111   Guy Milson & Patricia Bourke Goulburn     56.8
113   Jane Doyle & Wendy Christie Tamborine Mtn     56.8
114   Fran Limmage & Mavis Anderson Rockhampton     56.6
115   Alanna Waugh & James Honek Yeppoon     56.5
115   Farzi Sayfi & Leah Rona Easts     56.5
117   Chris Colmer & Ann Seale Glenelg     56.5
117   Carol Kelly & Patricia Moore Undercroft     56.5
119   Linda Faulls & Fran Hagon Sanctuary Cove     56.5
120   Cheryl Finlayson & Eddie Heinemeyer Tamborine Mtn     56.5
121   Ellen Jackson & Marie Rutledge Tamworth     56.4
122   Margaret Brooks & Carol Axworthy Stanthorpe     56.4
123   Marjorie Phillips & Michele Aldous Benalla     56.4
123   Kate Pollard & Bay Wilson Busselton     56.4
125   John Reiter & Bev Connell Moreton Bribie     56.3
126   Bill Brosnan & David Holbeck Batemans Bay     56.2
127   Barbara Simpson & Suzi Ledger Sanctuary Cove     56.1
128   Leila Douglas & Cheryl Merritt Ocean Grove     56.1
129   Jean Dight & Judy Mayne Goondiwindi     56.1
129   Jillian Griffith & Eva Taylor KLTC     56.1
131   Greg Brackenreg & Jen Woodhouse Sapphire Coast     56.1
131   Vic & Anne Moloney Traralgon     56.1
133   Eric & Gillian Wheatley Bridgetown     56.1
134   Ronnie Malthouse & Ross Pringle Kalamunda     56.1
135   Janet Kelly & Judith Thomson Wangaratta     56.1
136   Pierre Kuijken & Ian Hanmer Moonee Valley     56.0
137   Mathea McCowage & Suzanne Farrelly Sydney     56.0
138   Monique Vochteloo & Lindon Geach Monaro     55.9
139   Margaret McSweeny & Nella Albrecht Ingham     55.8
140   Jack Colwell & Pamela Orr Bungendore     55.7
141   Alan & Tania Pickering Kenmore     55.7
142   Andrew Marsh & Nia Parker Rockingham     55.7
142   Betty Bull & Pam Warrell Tamborine Mtn     55.7
144   Ann De Wit & Marguerite Lester Launceston     55.7
145   Kristine Thompson & Alana Street Launceston     55.6
146   Ann Willis & Kerrie Purse Busselton     55.6
147   Jan Jones & Kevin Chapman Bundaberg     55.6
147   Denise Reid & Judy King Sydney     55.6
149   Roslyn Lorimer & Joy New Dubbo     55.5
150   Chris Lelliott & Pat Fulton Sth Highlands     55.4
Names / Club Score
151   Jacques Bellevret & Mario Rubanathan Undercroft     55.4
152   Kerri Worland & Anne Serra Warrnambool     55.3
153   Elizabeth Angelatos & Elly Papasavas KLTC     55.3
154   Netta Hill & Allen Shiels Warrnambool     55.3
155   Judith Varlamos & Rod Claessen KLTC     55.2
156   Rebecca Knight & Christine Parvin Dalby     55.2
157   Peter Campbell & Tony Hinde Warwick     55.2
158   Valerie Remedios & Lilian Young Moonee Valley     55.2
159   John McBeath & Bob Hicks Albany     55.1
160   Judy Brodie & Michael Pickles Blue Lake     55.1
160   Linda & Peter Neil Kenmore     55.1
162   Jane Parker & Jane Ryan Sydney     55.0
163   Helen Thomas & Julie Butler Glenelg     55.0
164   Warren Graham & Neil Topham Sydney     55.0
165   Kirsten Hartley & Simon Elderfield Sth Highlands     55.0
166   Linda Lee & Nell Beeck Albany     55.0
167   Charles Harbon & Trevor Taylor Camden Haven     54.9
168   Rosina Courtney & Pat Leavy Busselton     54.9
169   Dawn Phipps & Kevin Robinson Parkes     54.8
170   Lorraine Newson & Sue Goddard Blue Mtns     54.8
171   Carey Thomas & Helen McCathie Sth Highlands     54.8
171   Trish Christy & Xiao Mei Zhao Mandurah     54.8
173   Julie Ellis & Allan Adcroft Orange     54.7
174   Jan Madden & Irene Bishop Bathurst     54.7
175   Bruce Greenland & Kevin Friend Berwick     54.6
176   Ian & Christine Jackson Blue Mtns     54.6
176   Cathie Shearer & Brigitte Agnew Bendigo     54.6
178   Jim Rothwell & James Batchen Peninsula     54.6
178   Helen Blake & Denise Gribble Moruya     54.6
180   Mary Muldoon & Jean Bailey Blue Mtns     54.5
181   Barry Fullwood & Sara Thorley Wangaratta     54.5
182   Margie & Jock Mullen Bunbury     54.5
183   Margaret Gilligan & David Bird Bungendore     54.5
183   Josh Schwartz & Maxwell Ashurst Canberra     54.5
183   Stephen Price & Spence Reardon Goondiwindi     54.5
186   Christa Steinmuller & Bertilia Colling Kenmore     54.5
187   Cheryl Waters & Erica Gray Illawarra     54.5
188   Antonia Oudman & Desire Broberg Albany     54.5
188   Leanne & Philip Sellick Nowra     54.5
190   Leanne Haddadi & Lynne Gilchrist Sth Highlands     54.4
191   Isabel Cowled & Kate Potts Camden Haven     54.4
192   Ray Carbuhn & Shyamala Abey VBA     54.3
193   Terry Sheafe & Michael Heynsbergh Berwick     54.3
194   Carole Lihou & Joy Newman Stanthorpe     54.3
194   Anne Wilkinson & Anne Howarth Ocean Grove     54.3
196   Peter Saunders & Cherie Lucas Sydney     54.3
197   Margaret Roughan & Valerie Cook Wagga Wagga     54.3
198   Ross Devine & Bev Laing Tilligerry     54.3
199   Marion Grammer & Janette Emmerson Blue Mtns     54.2
199   Sue Hillan & Bob Steer Swan     54.2

Names / Club Score
201   Veronica Hudson & Jan Page Sale     54.2
201   Peter Knight & Colleen Webb Mandurah     54.2
203   Anna Castles & Rod Carroll Yarrawonga     54.2
204   Barbara Shelley & Margaret Corby Orange     54.2
205   Anu Shah & Manuela Steinbrecher Joondalup     54.2
206   Laraine Gartshore & Mary Schofield Inverell Delvyn     54.1
207   Judy Harland & Marjory Harms Roma     54.1
207   Jan Kinross & Rosemary Floquet Moreton Bribie     54.1
209   Deborah Milner & Rosa Ferranda Canberra     54.1
210   Ingrid Fredericks & Avryl Atkins Undercroft     54.1
211   Karen Snow & Yvonne Goldbloom KLTC     54.1
212   Debbie Breeze & Sue McDonald Bowen     54.0
213   Bernice Smart & Glenys Tipler Hervey Bay     54.0
214   Gwen Crampton & Ingrid Stephenson Dubbo     54.0
215   Peter Jonutz & Heather Eyers Coffs Harbour     54.0
215   Richard Medhurst & Paul Breene Moreton Bribie     54.0
217   Norm & Linda Hoskin Bunbury     53.9
218   Sheena & Stephen Kay Ocean Grove     53.9
219   Julie Scherf & Marg Harrison Glen     53.9
220   Michael Grenfell & Gerry Davies Swan     53.9
221   Prasad Nettur & Arvind Bhasin Toowong     53.9
222   Wendy Brady & Ann Waugh Gunnedah     53.9
222   Ruth Harvey & Susan Edwards Sth Gippsland     53.9
222   Ron Wescott & Kevin Gunn Bendigo     53.9
222   Sylvia Mason & Lucy Costello Bundaberg     53.9
226   Peter Bufton & Adele Mitchell Maitland     53.8
226   Heather Last & Jan Gavin Cootamundra     53.8
228   Ian & Mary Cruickshank Mackay     53.8
229   Diane Dunlop & Carla Daly Bendigo     53.8
230   John Rivers & Peter Schmidt Gold Coast     53.7
230   Carole Sorby & Jennifer Coverdale Bairnsdale     53.7
232   Lucy Fisher & Judith Capps Sth Highlands     53.6
233   Kaye Day & Rita Hood Rockingham     53.6
233   Jerry & Terry Browning Yarrawonga     53.6
235   Janine Rodgers & Richard Wix Mackay     53.6
236   Elisabeth Heath & Helen Clift Gunnedah     53.6
237   Susan McLean & Marlene Kirk Sanctuary Cove     53.5
238   Ian & Heather Gunn Moonee Valley     53.4
238   Jennifer Lehmann & Glenn Foard Geelong     53.4
240   Barb Lynch & Denis Fitzpatrick Warrnambool     53.4
241   Eva Palmer & Julie Wechsler Easts     53.4
242   Shirley Carrick & Margaret Munson Orange     53.3
243   Brian Vernon & Joanne Sinclair Redcliffe     53.3
243   Janet Bradley & Leonie Atkins Tasmania     53.3
245   Carol Kemp & Peter Perry Maleny     53.2
246   Margaret Stalker & John Van Baaren Warrnambool     53.2
247   Korma Byrne & Sally Ruttiman Tully     53.2
248   Lisa McConkey & Jennifer Brangan Kenmore     53.2
248   Helen Hebblethwaite & Susan Bezette Tamar     53.2
250   Greta Kroll & Anne Johnston Mudgee     53.1
Names / Club Score
251   Val Hayward & Sue Woodward Grafton     53.1
252   Sue Boyton & Vicky Miller Dubbo     53.1
253   Karin Dale & Maree Thorp Berwick     53.1
254   John Molloy & Claudia Moreno Hervey Bay     53.0
254   Libby & Les Davis Coffs Harbour     53.0
256   Paul Ruan & Kevin Gu VBA     53.0
257   Elaine Rigby & Diane Bullman Launceston     53.0
258   Elaine Hann & Katherine Clarkson Easts     52.9
259   Kerrie Kingston & Roy Hughes Rockingham     52.9
260   Teck Chan & Christine Walker KLTC     52.9
261   Lydie Martin & Kay Lineham Bowen     52.9
262   Lindy Stevenson & Marian Smith Glen     52.8
262   Anthea Sinkovits & Scott Pearson Bungendore     52.8
264   Jim Forbes & Julie Scanlan Camden Haven     52.8
265   Jan Venn & Kerry Milliner Sanctuary Cove     52.8
266   Millie Robinson & Carole O'Connor Blue Mtns     52.7
267   Hardy Hansen & Iris Crooks Mollymook     52.7
267   Michael Davidson & Heather Fels Glenelg     52.7
267   Dianne Holst & Mick Dewing Bridgetown     52.7
270   Barbara Lott & Linda Siford Nambucca Valley     52.7
271   Richard Usher & Campbell McKenzie Rockingham     52.7
272   Jill & John Littlewood Goondiwindi     52.7
273   Kathleen Dowd & Anne Somerville Sth Gippsland     52.6
274   Mario & Lalli Prochelle Berwick     52.6
275   Jill Serra & Leone Collins Bundaberg     52.6
276   Dennis & Kathy Hilder Warrnambool     52.6
277   Linda Crocket & Barbara Averill Busselton     52.5
278   Eris Amella & Peter Taylor Bridgetown     52.5
279   Peter Barrow & Bev Jach Kiama     52.5
280   Carol & Peter Henderson Yarrawonga     52.5
281   Bob Perkins & Geoff Phelps Bendigo     52.4
281   Sandy Garber & Geoff Dullard South Perth     52.4
283   Margaret Jordan & Carolyn Hughes Pt Mac Hastings     52.3
283   Eileen Larsen & Robin Gibson Dubbo     52.3
285   Daph Redington & Barbara Wall Mudgee     52.3
286   Helmut & Barbara Engel Kiama     52.2
287   Annie Shotter & Sue Mittermair Hervey Bay     52.2
288   Grace Ireland & Brian Wharton Dalby     52.1
289   Jenny McInnes & Christine Mahler Kiama     52.1
290   George Sloss & Leonard Schofield Goondiwindi     52.1
290   Brenda Reynell & Maryann Brooke Goulburn     52.1
292   Fiona Khoo & Margaret Malcolm Sth Highlands     52.1
292   Gail Mann & Robin Suttor Mudgee     52.1
292   Helen Weston & Ken Parker Albany     52.1
295   Geoff & Sue Mauger Joondalup     52.0
296   Ros Walters & Robin Dent Dubbo     52.0
297   Liam Minogue & Zara Chowdhury Canberra     52.0
298   Bruce Cowan & Cindy Smith Albury     52.0
299   72 & 73 Warrnambool     52.0
300   Pip Marshman & Julie Colwell Bega Valley     51.9

Names / Club Score
301   Peter Hooper & Wilhemina Pickles Lockyer     51.9
302   Roz Davey & Jenny Green Rockingham     51.9
303   Wayne & Elaine Turner Dubbo     51.9
304   Beverly Coulton & Lea Wood Goondiwindi     51.8
305   Gail Beverley & Colleen Milne Central Coast     51.8
306   Robin Ward & Bernard Szalkowski Swan     51.8
307   Stephen & Judy Vigh Ingham     51.8
308   Brenton Wittwer & Beryl Messenger Blue Lake     51.7
309   Shirley Pennington & Judy Samuels Bundaberg     51.7
309   Denise Purdon & Delmo Ganza Ingham     51.7
311   Gay Morton & Este Collins Benalla     51.7
312   Jan & Ian MacLean Blue Mtns     51.7
313   Sandra Lloyd & Jean Murray Launceston     51.7
314   Vicki Williamson & Cheryl Shanley Grafton     51.6
315   Judith Davis & Keith Napier Sydney     51.6
315   Suzanne Tooth & Jen Langley Mollymook     51.6
317   Bill & Heather Cornwall Bairnsdale     51.6
317   Annette Keen & Helen O'Conor Tasmania     51.6
319   Judith Murray & Jan Fennell Sth Highlands     51.6
319   Don Moran & Bob Mitchell South Perth     51.6
321   Peter Radford & Geoff Rintala Benalla     51.5
322   Philip & Neville Chapman Sth Gippsland     51.5
323   Catherine Bray & John Chapman Monaro     51.5
323   Graham Stucley & Paul Acfield Glenelg     51.5
323   Gai Ritchie & Rosemary Pitt Sth Highlands     51.5
326   Virginia Spinks & Fran Kilmister Goulburn     51.5
327   Zita Caruana & Dennis McKinley Kalamunda     51.5
328   Andrew Moorhead & Maureen Lipinski Canberra     51.5
329   Lou Innes & Shelley Shergold Mornington     51.4
329   Bert Jessup & Eric Keys Moonee Valley     51.4
331   Judy McDonald & Sandy Blythman Barossa     51.4
332   Betty Marks & Myrna Goldsmith KLTC     51.4
332   Jim Pope & Gayleen Trevaskis Kenmore     51.4
334   Pat Waite & Maureen Hack Bairnsdale     51.4
335   Caroline Barton & Shane Whiting Gold Coast     51.4
335   Margaret & Brough Warren Stanthorpe     51.4
337   Jeremy Trahair & Terry Finnegan Trumps     51.3
338   Steve Morris & Rick Twardy Parkes     51.3
339   Ken Jacobs & Chris Stutley Barossa     51.3
340   Elaine Jones & Beth Magick Tilligerry     51.3
341   Libby Dale & Margaret Hoban Sydney     51.3
342   Carolyn Van Der Veen & Jan Kelk Camden Haven     51.2
343   Pauline Quinlan & Ros Rutter Coffs Harbour     51.2
344   Clive Stokes & Frank Vandenheuvel Gawler     51.2
344   Penny & Philip Powell Tamworth     51.2
344   Chris & James Cooper Goondiwindi     51.2
347   John Cox & Sylvia Hennessy Bathurst     51.2
347   Connie Dyer & Karin Ashman Busselton     51.2
349   Susie Keur & Les Sinclair Nambucca Valley     51.2
350   Glen Bott & John Sharp Tilligerry     51.2
Names / Club Score
351   Elizabeth Davis & Wendy Coe Ingham     51.1
352   Julia Healy & Brendan Maginn Sale     51.1
353   Sandra Gentle & Wayne Courtney Kiama     51.0
354   Sonya Baker & Kerry Harding Grafton     51.0
354   Jenny O'Rourke & Jackie Kruger Goulburn     51.0
356   Peter & Suzanne Schuster Mornington     50.9
356   Doris Cooper & Maralyn Keller Malanda     50.9
358   Dave Quinan & Keith Cohen Moreton Bribie     50.9
359   Phillipa Pitt & Wendy Newman Tamar     50.9
359   Jo Goodacre & David Weatherall Sth Highlands     50.9
359   Audrey Belt & Margaret Hagar Sydney     50.9
362   Elizabeth Maxted & Ann Long Bega Valley     50.9
363   Lynn Dickson & Gail Hamer Maitland     50.9
364   Merle Payne & Sue Feeney Trumps     50.8
365   John Rendle & Tony Berg Trumps     50.8
365   Dianne Wyndham & Ruth Spears Bairnsdale     50.8
365   Tony Hall & Peter Morris Tamborine Mtn     50.8
368   Pam Murphy & Carmel Langley Glenelg     50.8
369   Maureen Cotsell & Robin Irwin Coffs Harbour     50.8
370   Lesley Phillips & Barrie Pryor Maitland     50.8
371   Maria MacTaggart & Barbara Barr Traralgon     50.7
372   Rob Ziffer & Barney Castles Sale     50.7
373   Jennifer Borowski & Jenny Easey Moreton Bribie     50.7
373   Wendy Alford & Sandy Whalley Central Coast     50.7
375   Greg Baker & Marcella Hayes KLTC     50.7
375   Bronwen Campbell & Carol Schiffmann Glen     50.7
377   Lois & John Flannery Bega Valley     50.7
378   Janet Stirling & Linda Pearce Busselton     50.6
379   Barrie Woodley & Clifford Hall Orange     50.6
380   Pranati Basu & Michael Turner Illawarra     50.5
381   Maurice Ambrosoli & Wardina Oghanna Toowong     50.5
382   Denise McTaggart & Tom Wykoff Peninsula     50.5
383   Carol Shelton & Laurie Oliver Batemans Bay     50.5
384   Penny Thomas & Janet Attrill Warrnambool     50.5
385   Mary Watson & Isabele Mahon Ocean Grove     50.5
386   Bruce Stewart & Sue Sweeney Tamworth     50.5
387   Maureen Cowan & Libby Knight Nambucca Valley     50.4
388   John MacKenzie & Peter Muller Nowra     50.4
389   Fred Smith & Ian Huxley Grafton     50.4
390   Maryan Andrea & Margaret Roberts Bendigo     50.4
390   Phillip Goode & Faye McMillan Bairnsdale     50.4
392   Gwen & Kevin Riordan Wagga Wagga     50.4
393   Peter Batten & Rhonda Fellows Launceston     50.3
394   Jocelyn Tamsett & Jenny Baker Goulburn     50.3
395   Charmaine Miller & Trevor Oliver Glenelg     50.3
396   Pip Liebelt & Jane Griffiths KLTC     50.3
396   Shirley Muggleton & Christine Stiles Inverell Delvyn     50.3
396   Elizabeth Ryan & Ros Scoble Inverell Delvyn     50.3
399   Pip Murray & Sharyn Caspar Barossa     50.3
399   Chris Zaczek & Norm Towells Sydney     50.3

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