By Elly Byrne
One up one down for the Yarra Junction Bowling Club Eagles this week. Both games this week saw the Eagles travel to travel to Croydon to again tackle the grass.
The midweek team had two great rink wins on a slower green but the third rink struggled from the start allowing Croydon to gain such an advantage that they pulled the rug from under their feet to take the overall game 60/48. The next game is versus Healesville who sit 3rd and only 4 points ahead on the ladder. Hopefully, a home game for the Eagles will see a good display of bowling and they maintain or improve their position in the top four prior to the break.
Returning to Croydon for the weekend match after Tuesdays defeat at Croydon was a bitter pill to swallow for some. The determination was there and Junction went into the game with a good mindset knowing their position on the ladder was protected either way. A win was still the goal and the Eagles proved their capability by gaining the lead early and continuing through to the break. All rinks performed superbly and continued to build to take a comprehensive win 97/60 taking full points to remain clear on top of the ladder by a 29 point margin. A great result to finish pre-Xmas.
Community Barefoot Bowls, always a great way to spend summer Friday nights, is set to resume on January 10 so come along and join in. BBQ and Bar will be open.
The Eagles continue to receive great support from the community and sponsors and wish all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.
