Fine start to season for midweek bowlers

Jason Van Der Zweep (Warburton 1) in action against Croydon 1.

By Garry Lewis

Warburton Bowls Club’s Tuesday Midweek Team played Croydon 2 at home on 15 October and won 61 to 48.

Rink scores were as follows: R.Zunneberg 17/15, R.McKail 21/10 and G.Broussard 23/23.

The team will play Boronia 1 away this week as it looks to continue its fine start to the season.

Warburton 1 hit the road to take on Croydon 1 under lights on Friday evening in cold conditions.

The side couldn’t repeat its form from last week, going down 57 to 106.

Rink scores were as follows: B.Woods 8/23, P.Woods 13/ 25, J.Brookes 20/ 26 and J.Van Der Zweep 16/ 32.

Warburton 1 play Burden Park 1 at home this week.

The close finishes continued for Warburton 2 against Mitcham 3 away.

In cold, windy conditions, Mitcham fought back in the second half to nudge ahead and win 79 to 74.

Rink scores were as follows: B.Hall 22/ 19, P.McConachy 18/ 21, P.Summers 20/ 21 and G.Wynd 14/18.

Warburton 2 will take many positives out of the game as the side looks forward to playing Ferntree Gully 3 at home this week.

Warburton 3 (six-a-side) won by forfeit over Blackburn North 3. The side will play City of Heidelberg 4 away this week.

The Wednesday night Barefoot Bowls Competition will commence shortly, with teams welcome.

Please contact the club accordingly.