By Steve Freestone
With five rounds to go before the finals, Warburton Bowls Club is determined to have all three Pennant sides participating in the playoffs. All wins are vital leading up to the business end of the season.
The Weekend Warburton 1 side is currently holding onto 5th place on the ladder and played the top side, Ferntree Gully 1, last Saturday 18 January. It was a thriller with Warburton holding a slender lead throughout the match. In the final 2 ends either team could have won and with consistent bowling from the father and son Skips of Steve and Chris Lord, Warburton won comfortably by 8 shots. Final scores Warburton 77 to Ferntree Gully 69. Rink Scores were as follows: Chris Lord 19-18, Chris (Scratcher) Neale 15-18 Steve (Lordy) Lord 27-13 and Paul McConachy ( Macca) 16-20
Warburton 2 were 4th on the ladder and played Eastwood Golf 1 away. Warburton struggled to master the slow grass green and was easily defeated by 32 shots. Warburton 53 to Eastwood Golf 1 85. They are looking to regroup next week as they play Chirnside Park 2 at home. Rink Scores were Graham Wynd 10-22, Matty Van Meurs 15-26, David Fahy 15-20 and Peter Summers 13-17.
Next Saturday January 25 will see both the Warburton 1 and 2 teams playing at home. The Club is looking forward to an exciting day as both teams keep fighting for a chance to play in the finals.
Warburton 1 vs Ringwood 1
Warburton 2 vs Chirnside Park 2
The Tuesday Pennant team is playing at home this week against Mooroolbark 2, January 21. They look forward to continuing their current good form and are currently 2nd on the ladder.
Next Wednesday Night, Barefoot Bowls Jack Attack Competition recommences on Wednesday 22 January. It has been great to witness the fun, enjoyment and improvement all participants are displaying throughout the season so far.
The Annual Pink Ribbon Day Triples Tournament, sponsored by Professionals Real Estate will now be held on Sunday 2 February from 12 midday, with all funds raised going towards Breast Cancer Research. Food, refreshments, raffles and prizes available during the day. $10 per head or $30 per team of three. Equipment provided. No experience necessary. Female and Male Entries accepted of all abilities, including
Beginners. Entries in by 23 January. Interested people or teams of three are encouraged to contact Michelle 0437 566 238 for further details or put their names down on the list at the Club.
Intra Club Competitions continued over the break resulting in several close contests. The highlight was an excellent match between the formable duo of the McConachy brothers, who were narrowly defeated by Club Stalwarts Walsh and Freestone in the Quarter Final.
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.
