By Garry Lewis
A close away victory by the Warburton Midweek side and another nail-biting finish in the Weekend Warburton 2 game at home were the highlights of this week’s Pennant Competition for the Burras.
In hot windy conditions, Warburton 1 travelled to Heathmont on Saturday. The Burras were determined to give a better account of themselves following their previous loss last week. However, Heathmont 2 proved to be a formidable opponent on their own grass green and held Warburton’s top side at bay in a competitive contest to win 89 shots to 61.
Rink scores were as follows: P. McConachy 18/ 20; S. Lord 15/ 25; C. Neale 17/ 19 and S. Lee- Tet 11/ 25.
The Burras face another challenge this week against Mitcham 2 at home. The Warburton 2 team played top side Croydon 3 at home in warm conditions. Despite having several players unavailable, the Burras were determined to continue their improvement of previous weeks.
Trailing behind at the break, the Burras quickly got back into the game largely due to a great comeback and two ends of 5 shots from Peter Summers’ rink. Every rink lifted as the overall scores juggled up and down with both clubs not giving up.
However, Croydon’s experience in the finish saw them win by 2 shots overall in an exciting finish to another close contest, 70 shots to 72.
Rink scores were P. Summers 25/ 21; G. Lewis 17/ 16; M. Van Meurs 16 / 16 and D. Fahey 12/ 19. The Burras play Mooroolbark 5 away this week as they look to get back into the top four.
Warburton’s Midweek side travelled to Chirnside Park on Tuesday. In warm and gusty conditions on a fast and wide surface, the standard of play was inconsistent resulting in a closely fought contest throughout the game. Warburton prevailed by 7 shots, 59 to 52 and moved to second place on the ladder.
Rink scores were S. Lord 22/ 16; G. Walsh 18/ 22 and R. McKail 19/ 14. The Burras next play Croydon 2 away.
Pennant Training continues Thursdays from 4pm at the club. New and beginning players are always encouraged to attend and join in the fun. Coaching is available.
The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Jack Attack Competition continued last Wednesday in perfect bowls conditions. Young Mitch Wynd from the Pensioners team commenced the evening well by winning the prize for being the first person to touch the jack. Well done, Mitch!
The enthusiasm and enjoyment being displayed across all rinks during the evening was wonderful to see. After three rounds only two teams remain undefeated, Gunners and Thomos.
This highlights the general evenness of the competition with vast improvement being shown particularly from the newer teams so early in the season.
Intra Club Competitions have commenced with club members striving to claim bragging rights over their friends.
Social Bowls continues to be played on Mondays from 12 midday with everyone including new and beginning players encouraged to attend. Come along and give Bowls a try.
