By Garry Lewis
Two victories out of three pennant matches was the positive taken out of this week’s games.
The weekend Warburton 1 side played away against Montmorency 1 and fought back into the game several times before finally going down overall, 95 shots to 78.
Rink scores were as follows: C. Neale 18/ 22; T. Appleton 13/ 30; A. Donohue 18/ 29 And C. Lord 29/ 14.
They play Yarraville/ Footscray 2 at home this weekend still determined to record another victory.
Warburton 2 played Boronia 3 away on a superb grass green. The Burras had a slight overall lead at the break before the home side lifted to lead by seven shots with two ends to play. The Burras never gave up and a 13 shot advantage in the last two ends saw them record a thrilling victory, 80 shots to 74.
Rink Scores were P. Summers 29/ 9; G. Lewis 27/ 14; G. Wynd 11/ 18 and S. Darwall 13/ 33.
They play top side Mooroolbark 3 away this week in another important game leading up to the finals.
The Midweek team played Upwey Tecoma 1 at home in hot conditions and kept their place in the top four by winning 58 shots to 43.
Rink scores were G. Walsh 16/ 22; S. Lord 21/ 11 and S. Freestone 21/ 10. They play Croydon 2 away this week.
The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition recommences this week with a series of double headers to make up for lost time due to poor weather conditions before the break.
All positions are now filled for the Club’s PINK DAY Triples Tournament, sponsored by Professionals Real Estate, to be held on Sunday 12 February 2023 from 12 midday. All proceeds to go towards the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
The club continues to welcome any new or beginning members to join our 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. GO BURRAS!
