The weather was superb for the weekend pennant matches with a mixed bag of results for the Warburton Bowls Club.
Warburton One hosted Boronia One at home in brilliant conditions for bowls.
Warburton’s upward momentum continued with a solid win, 90 shots to 67.
After a shaky start, the Burras got into gear and two rinks in particular, Chris Lord and Greg Walsh, powered away from the opposition.
Chris Neale’s rink fought back from a sizable deficit to win but Steve Lord’s rink struggled despite not giving up.
On the back of this win, Warburton One moves to third on the ladder.
Rink scores were S. Lord 10/ 21; C. Lord 30/ 17; G. Walsh 30/ 13 and C. Neale 20/ 16.
They next play Croydon Two away.
Warburton Two travelled away playing Monbulk Two on their slick, wide green.
For many of the new players, it was unfamiliar territory, but they handled the conditions quite well.
However, the home side managed to settle when it was needed to hold onto a seven-shot victory, 78 shots to 71, two rinks each.
Rink scores were D. Nisbet 14/ 17; D. Fahy 15/ 30; P. Summers 26/ 18 and P. Woods 16/ 13.
They play Mooroolbark Four at home this weekend.
Unfortunately, the Midweek side’s game against Boronia One away on Tuesday was washed out. Eight points each.
They play Croydon Two away on Tuesday this week.
Hopefully, the weather gods will allow a game to be played.
The Jack Attack Triples Competition continued on Wednesday with the highlight being three of the new teams recording their first victory.
Well done to Hit the Jack, Stirling Effort and Bowl Controllers.
Even at this early stage, great improvement has already been displayed across most teams.
The laughter and friendly atmosphere are great to witness as the more experienced teams continue to assist the new teams.
Lachie Pitman, from the Sheep Assist team, won the prize for being the first person to hit the jack.
Results were Stirling Effort d Sheep Assist; La La’s d Wessie Wonders; Pensioners d Gunners; Bowl Controllers d Bowled and the Beautiful; Can’t Remember d Lawn Rangers; Bowls to the Wall d T.B.C; Hit the Jack d Giddy Gout and Thomos d Bowl Movement.
The Warburton Bowls Club will be commencing Barefoot Bowls evenings from Friday 21 November from 6pm to 9pm.
The Barefoot Bowls are free and a BBQ sausage sizzle and raffle will be available throughout the evening at a small cost.
The bar will be open for drinks.
Social bowls continues each Monday from 12 midday. For more information contact the club.
