By Garry Lewis
The Weekend Warburton 2 side entered the festive break with a resounding victory over the top side, Ferntree Gully 3, at home on Saturday in perfect bowls conditions. This victory moves them up to third place on the ladder.
Scores were close for most of the first half before the Burras pulled away with all rinks winning, 98 shots to 63. Peter Summers rink came from a long way behind in the second half to win 26/ 16. Other rink scores were S. Darwall 24/ 17, G. Lewis 30/ 13 and G. Wynd 18/ 17. They look forward to recommencing on January 14 against Chirnside Park 2 away and consolidate their position on the ladder.
Unfortunately, the Warburton 1 side came up against a very hot Mulgrave 1 side at home to go down 101 shots to 58. The opposition led for most of the game and managed to pull off the big shots when needed. Rink scores were: T. Appleton 17/ 24; A. Donohue 13/ 28; C. Neale 8/ 29 and C. Lord 20/ 20. The Burras are determined to give their all against another highly talented Essendon 1 side away after the break.
The Midweek team played Healesville 1 away in their final game before the festive break. In an exciting finish the Burras managed to get home by 3 shots, 57 to 54, to hold on to fourth place on the ladder. Rink scores were G. Walsh 25/ 17; S. Lord 15/ 24 and R. McKail 17/ 13. They play Upwey Tecoma 1 on January 17 at home after the break.
Unfortunately, poor weather conditions continued to dampen the Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition last week before the break. Hopefully, conditions will have improved by January 25 when the competition recommences with a series of double headers to make up for lost time.
Once again the Club is conducting its’ PINK DAY Triples Tournament, sponsored by Professionals Real Estate, on Sunday February 12 th 2023 from 12 midday. Female and Male entries accepted of all abilities, including Beginners. $10 per player ($30 per team) Three games, Raffle and Prizes and BBQ Sausage Sizzle. All proceeds to go towards the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Entries to Rayna Zunneberg 0419472450 or the Club 59662391.
The club continues to welcome any new or beginning members to join the small but progressive community club. Social Bowls continues to be played on Mondays from 12 midday with excellent numbers regularly participating. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!
