By Garry Lewis
A wonderful week of bowls for the Warburton Bowls Club resulted in all Pennant Teams recording victories for the first time this season.
The Weekend Warburton 1 side played at home against Yarraville/ Footscray 2 and started extremely well to gain the initiative early on. The Burras held on and withstood several fightbacks from the strong visiting side to record a jubilant victory, 84 shots to 75.
Rink scores were as follows: C. Neale 19/ 16; T. Appleton 24/ 16; A. Donohue 21/ 25 and C. Lord 20/ 18.
Determined to keep their improved form going, they play MCC 2 away this Saturday and Yarra Glen 1 at home on Sunday in a doubleheader. The Sunday game against Yarra Glen will start at 10.30am with roll-up at 10.15am.
Warburton 2 played the top side, Mooroolbark 4, at home. Following an even first half with both sides leading at different stages, the Burras pulled away overall in the second half. With all rinks firing, the Burras recorded an exciting 93 shots to 65 victory. Rink Scores were P. Summers 22/ 21; G. Lewis 22/ 13; G. Wynd 20/ 16 and S. Darwall 29/ 15.
They play Eastwood Golf 1 this week in another important game leading up to the finals with both sides vying to secure their place in the top four.
The Midweek team played Croydon 2 away and consolidated their position in the top four with an extremely tight finish to win by one shot, 54 to 53. One rink drew and the other two were shared between both sides. Rink scores were G. Walsh 14/ 17; S. Lord 19/ 19 and R. McKail 21/ 17. They play Boronia 1 at home this week.
In the Eastern Region Women’s Pairs Championship Semi-Final at Mitcham last week, Rayna Zunneberg and Tash Caneva were defeated by 6 shots by Vicki Hudson and Nicole England from Heathmont BC. Well done to both women for a wonderful effort!
It was wonderful to see the enjoyment of all the people at the Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition which recommenced last week with a doubleheader. For once the weather gods were kind so players could complete a full night of bowls. This week will be another doubleheader to get the competition back on track.
Cameron Padgham from Giddy Gout started the evening well by winning the prize for being the first person to touch the jack. Most games were extremely close in the perfect conditions for bowls.
Following the two rounds of 8 ends each the ladder stands in order as follows: Pensioners, Moonshiners, Wessie Wonders, Burra Boys, Three Stooges, Can’t Remember, Bolters, Thomos, Bee Gees, Giddy Gout, Bowls to the Walls, April & Co, Sheep Assist and Bellevue Bowls.
The club continues to welcome any new or beginning members to join thesmall but progressive community club. Social Bowls continue to be played on Mondays from 12 midday with excellent numbers regularly participating. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!
