By Garry Lewis and Callum Ludwig
The Warburton Bowls Club had mixed results again with two teams winning out of three Pennant games the past week while new Club Member Damian Key was Runner Up in the Eastern Ranges
Bowls Region Men’s Novice Singles Final last Wednesday evening at the Mitcham Bowls Club.
Damian played extremely well against Cameron Roberts from Mitcham BC before going down 13 shots to 21. Damian said he certainly gained a lot from the experience as the Burras look forward to seeing him continue to improve.
“It was very exciting and while I ended up losing it was a great experience and a learning curve. Unfortunately, I was dealing with quite a sore back but Cameron played a really good game and credit to him,” he said.
“The tournament was a great experience all the way through, with great greens to play on and a different experience each game. The Warburton Bowls Club has been really great and welcoming for myself and my 14-year-old daughter who took up bowls because of my interest in it. Hopefully I represented the club well.”
The Midweek team had a big victory over Croydon 2 at home, 98 shots to 30, with all rinks successful. Rink scores were G. Walsh 25/ 10; S. Lord 38/ 7 and R. McKail 35/ 13. They play Boronia 1 away this Tuesday as they look to continue their winning form.
The Weekend Warburton 1 team travelled all the way to the other side of the city to play Yarraville/ Footscray 2. Unfortunately, all rinks went down as the Burras lost 57 shots to 79.
Rink scores for the Burras were: A. Donohue 15/ 19; P. Caneva 16/ 21; C. Neale 14/ 20 and T. Appleton 12/ 19. They play at home this week against MCC 2 determined to bounce back to some winning form.
The Warburton 2 team played at home against Boronia 3. The Burras held the lead at the break and increased it considerably in the second half to record a wonderful 97 shots to 51 victory.
Rink scores were: G. Lewis 18/ 13; G. Wynd 21/ 18; M. Van Meurs 24/ 11 and S. Darwall 34/ 9. They play Mooroolbark 3 away this week as they look to continue their improved form.
The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition, sponsored by Professionals Real Estate, commences this Wednesday November 9. All teams are asked to be at the club by
6.30pm for the first week.
The club welcomes any new or beginning members to join the small but progressive community club. Social Bowls continues to be played on Mondays from 12 midday with excellent numbers regularly participating. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!
