By Garry Lewis
Finally, some fine weather for bowls on the weekend for the final game before the break.
The top side recorded a solid victory, while the seconds trailed off in the second half to go down in another disappointing finish to a game.
The weekend Warburton 1 side played a struggling Boronia 1 away and shared the rinks winning two each. However, thanks to the efforts of the Burras’ successful rinks, they had a good win away, 83 shots to 62.
Rink scores were as follows: C. Lord 13/ 15; C. Neale 30/ 11; S. Lord 16/ 20 and T. Appleton 24/ 16. Despite the win, they dropped to third place on the ladder in a very tight battle for finals’ places. They next play the second-placed Upwey-Tecoma 1 at home on January 20 after the break in an important game for the team.
Warburton 2 played Ringwood 2 at home and scores were close for most of the game.
However, the Burras failed to keep the momentum going and disappointingly allowed the opposition to score some big ends in the finish to eventually go down 67 shots to 98. Getting numbers in the head was a major problem for the Burras in the finish and something the team must all work on.
Rink scores were as follows: P. Summers 17/ 21; G. Lewis 12/ 23; D. McConachy 24/ 21 and P. Woods 14/ 33.
The Burras look forward to the break following a disappointing start to the season and next play Heatherdale 1 away.
The Midweek side went to Upwey-Tecoma trying to overcome another finals contender.
On a hot and steamy day, the Burras bowled very well and overcame stiff opposition from a good side to win, 70 shots to 55.
New skip, Dean Thomas, enjoyed success, 25/ 23. Greg Walsh’s rink won convincingly, 25/ 11. Rod McKail’s rink had an absorbing battle before going down by one shot, 20/ 21.
They remain in second place on the ladder and face Heathmont 3 at home this week before the season break.
The festive spirit was in full force, during the Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition, with many people dressed up in Christmas gear with Christmas Songs playing in the background.
A Double Header was played with several close games highlighted by the new team, Three Amigos, winning their first game in the competition.
Mat Stoesigger, from the Bowls to the Walls team, started the evening well by winning the prize for being the first player to touch the jack with his first bowl of the evening.
After seven rounds the Pensioners are still on top with 12 points. They are closely followed by Can’t Remember on 11 points and the Burra Boys on 10 points. Then there is a big group all on 8 points including Wessie Wonders, Giddy Gout, Thomos, Bolters, Gunners and Sheep Assist.
The competition re-commences on Wednesday 24 January in the new year.
This season’s Pink Ribbon Day will be held on Sunday 11 February next year with all funds raised going towards Breast Cancer Research. Sponsored by Professionals Yarra Valley Real Estate, the annual event is always extremely enjoyable and raises valuable funds for a worthwhile cause.
Entries are $10 per head. ($30 per Team) and bowlers will play three games of two Bowl Triples. There will be a raffle, prizes and a sausage sizzle with entries of all abilities and genders welcome including beginners. Entries are required to be in by 30 January 2024, contact Michelle at 0437 566 238 if you would like to enter a team. Currently, about 8 teams have registered so there is room for another 8 more teams of 3
players.
Social Bowls continues to be played on Mondays from 12 midday with everyone including new and beginning players encouraged to attend. Come along and give bowls a try.
