By Garry Lewis
The Pennant Season concluded for the Warburton Bowls Club with the Midweek side finishing Runner Up in the Division 2 Sectional Final last week.
The Mid Week Warburton 1 side played Heathmont 2 away in the Semi-Final on Tuesday. In a thrilling finish, the overall scores were tied, 58 all. An extra end had to be played by all rinks, resulting in the Burras scoring two shots to Heathmont’s one. The Burras were victors 60 to 59 and played Yarra Glen 1 in the Grand Final at Mooroolbark on Thursday.
Rink scores were S. Lord 28/ 10; G. Walsh 17/ 23 and R. McKail 15/ 26.
Yarra Glen 1 was quick off the blocks in the Sectional Final to create a handy lead. The Burras fought back after the break but failed to keep the momentum going to finally go down, 42 shots to 70.
Rink scores were as follows: S. Lord 16/ 23; R. ‘Fly- in’ McKail 11/ 28 and G. Walsh 15/ 19.
Despite the disappointing finish, the Burras can feel rightfully proud of the team’s improvement during the season and look forward to next season.
The Intra Club Pairs Final was played recently. Following a tight contest, the father/ son combination of Paul and Brock Caneva won by one shot defeating Rayna Zunneberg and Gary Broussard, 15 shots to 14, in a thrilling finish.
The recent Greenlow Vote Count saw Chris Neale winning the Warburton 1 Most Valuable Player and overall Club Pennant Player of the Year Award. Steve Darwall was voted the Most Valuable Player for the Warburton 2 side.
The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition concluded its round-robin games last Wednesday with the finals to be held this week.
Muzza (Nutters) started the evening well by receiving the prize for the first player to touch the jack.
Match results were as follows Bolters 22 d Giddy Gout 9; Nutters 17 d Can’t Remember 16; Burra Boys 16 d Pensioners 9; G Force 19 d Sheep Assist 10; Thomos 15 d Bowls to the Walls 11 and Moonshiners 23 d Wessie Wonders 6.
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!
