By Garry Lewis
Another challenging week for the Warburton Bowls Club this week with one strong performance and two losses with one by the barest of margins.
The weekend Warburton 1 side suffered an agonising and disappointing loss at home to Ferntree Gully 1 by one shot overall on Saturday, 77 shots to 78.
An excellent display from Shaun Lee-Tet’s rink was negated by the losses of the other three rinks for the Burras in an exciting and tight finish to the game.
Rink scores were as follows: S. Lord 11/ 20; T. Appleton 18/ 20; C. Neale 19/ 25 and S. Lee- Tet 29/ 13.
The Burras top side now look forward to regrouping once again in the away game against Croydon 2 this week.
Warburton 2 played the top side Heathmont 4 away determined to improve on their past efforts.
However, the Burras struggled to consistently adjust to the quick and wide green conditions they were presented with before going down 58 shots to 95.
Rink scores were G. Lewis 16/ 32; P. Summers 13/ 30; T. Ruwoldt 16/ 17 and M. Reynolds 13/ 16.
The Burras now look forward to the challenge of playing against Mooroolbark 4 at home this weekend.
Playing at home in superb bowling conditions the Midweek side controlled the game across all rinks winning 76 shots to 44.
They now sit on top of the ladder in a closely contested section.
Rink scores were as follows: S. Lord 22 17; G. Walsh 28/ 10 and R. McKail 26/ 17.
They now face Bayswater 1 at home this week hoping to continue their improved form.
The second night of the Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition was held last week with a full round of 15 ends. It was great to see the obvious enjoyment across all rinks and the improvement being displayed particularly from the new teams. Also, it is wonderful to see the more experienced participants assisting the new ones.
Dean Thomas from the Three Stooges won the prize for the first player to touch the jack from his second bowl of the evening.
After the first three rounds, only the Pensioners remain undefeated, closely followed by Bee Gees, Giddy Gout, Thomos, Bolters and Sheep Assist.
This season’s Pink Ribbon Day will be held on Sunday 11 February next year with all funds raised going towards Breast Cancer Research. Contact Michelle 0437 566 238 if you would like to enter a team.
Social Bowls continues to be played on Mondays from 12 midday with everyone including new and beginning players encouraged to attend.
