By Garry Lewis
Wonderful victories by the Burras midweek side and the weekend Warburton 2 side highlighted this week’s bowls for the Warburton Bowls Club.
Also, a fabulous effort recently from the odd couple, Adam Donohue and Rod ‘Bear’ McKail, in the Eastern Ranges Bowls Region Men’s Pairs saw them winning their semi-final. They will now play in the final.
The fifth-placed weekend Warburton 1 side played fourth-placed Diamond Creek 1 away in a do or die match for their finals chances. Despite winning two rinks and drawing one, they went down fighting, 72 shots to 83, displaying typical Burras determination.
Rink scores were as follows: A. Donohue 21/ 15; S. Lord 20/ 20; P. Caneva 11/ 30 and C. Neale 20/ 18.
They play another tough doubleheader this weekend against Mitcham 1 away on Saturday and Donvale 1 at home on Sunday.
The Warburton 2 side played Ringwood 3 away and continued their recent improved form to hold off the home team, 84 shots to 64, on an excellent grass green. They play Chirnside Park 2 at home this week as they hope to continue their rise up the ladder.
Rink scores were S. Freestone 19/ 9; G. Lewis 21/ 18; G. Wynd 15/ 28 and S. Darwall 29/ 9.
The Mid Week Warburton 1 side played Yarra Glen1 away and recorded a wonderful victory following a very close contest, 60 shots to 57.
Rink scores were S. Lord 19/ 20; R. McKail 23/ 19 and G. Walsh 18/ 18. They play Heathmont 2 at home this week as they look to consolidate their second position leading up to finals.
The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition continued last Wednesday in humid conditions. All games were played with great enthusiasm as the beginning players continue to improve.
Graham Wynd (Pensioners) started the evening well by receiving the prize for the first player to touch the jack.
Match results were as follows Moonshiners 24 d G Force 5; Pensioners 21 d Nutters 6; Can’t Remember 21 d Wessie Wonders 4; Thomos 32 d Sheep Assist 10; Bolters 17 d Burra Boys 11 and Giddy Gout 22 d Bowls to the Walls 10.
New Players, including beginners and experienced, are always welcome to join our small but progressive club. Social Bowls continues to be played every Monday from 12 midday. All welcome!
