By Garry Lewis
Superb weather conditions were enjoyed by all bowlers for the weekend Pennant games.
However, despite giving their all, both of the Warburton weekend sides were defeated overall.
Warburton 1 suffered a home loss against a very good top side in Mooroolbark 1, 69 shots to 82. Two rinks performed well and had convincing wins, but the other two were comprehensively beaten in a high-standard game.
Rink scores were as follows: S. Lord 10/ 26; T. Appleton 26/ 11; S. Lee- Tet 8/ 27 and C. Neale 25/ 18.
Finals still beckon for the Burras, but the next two away games will test the resolve of the players. They play Monbulk 1 away this week.
Warburton 2 travelled away to play top-four side, Vermont South 2, on their superb green.
After a good start to the game, the Burras were still in with a chance at the break being only 10 shots down. Despite trying their hardest and winning one rink and drawing another, they went down 63 shots to 83 in another vastly improved overall performance.
Rink scores were as follows: P. Summers 17/ 17; G. Wynd 9/ 28; G. Lewis 26/ 13 and D. McConachy 11/ 25.
They return home this week to play Croydon 3.
The Midweek side played Healesville 1 away and in a one-point thriller the Burras won 53 shots to 52, after both sides thought it was a draw at the finish.
Healesville dominated the game for much of the match with two rinks well on top. However, Steve Lord’s rink was on top for the Burras finishing 25/ 8. Dean Thomas’s rink lost 14/ 25.
Fortunately, Rod McKail’s rink scored 6 shots in the last two ends, despite going down 14/ 19, to edge ahead in the overall score.
Due to a mistake by one rink, one shot was not recorded on the last end and both teams thought it was a draw. Back in the clubrooms, it was realised that Warburton had actually won by one shot after an exciting match.
The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition re-commenced last Wednesday with most games extremely close in a bright start to the second half of the season.
David McConachy, from Noel’s Crew, won the prize for being the first person to touch the jack during the evening.
After 8 rounds the Pensioners are still on top with 14 points, closely followed by Can’t Remember on 13 and the Burra Boys on 12. On 10 points are the Wessie Wonders, Thomos and Bolters with the Bowls to the Walls on 9. Giddy Gout, Gunners and Sheep Assist are all on 8 points. They are closely followed by Bee Gees, Noel’s Crew, Three Amigos, Bowl Movement, 50 Shades of Green and Three Stooges in a tight group with 7 rounds to go before the finals.
Social Bowls continues to be played on Mondays from 12 midday with everyone includingnew and beginning players encouraged to attend.
