By Garry Lewis
The Warburton 1 weekend side finished the season on Saturday with a brave but unsuccessful attempt in the semi-final at Lilydale in superb bowling conditions.
Lilydale 2 held the edge overall for most of the game, but one Burras’ rink was overpowered, and the result ended in a solid win for the home team, 87 shots to 69.
Despite the disappointment of losing, the club is proud of its’ efforts and is determined to build upon this and improve further next season.
With several younger players coming through the Burras look forward to next season with great expectation.
Rink scores were as follows: C. Lord 12/ 28; T. Appleton 21/ 27; R. Zunneberg 18/ 18 and C. Neale 18/ 14.
Warburton’s Midweek side finished the regular season in disappointing fashion with a home loss to Mooroolbark 3. The match was close for most of the day and of a high standard. The Burras at one stage got out to a 10-shot lead, before it was whittled back and Mooroolbark pulled away to win by 17 shots, 62 to 45.
Rink scores were as follows: R. McKail 17/ 22; G. Walsh 16/ 15 and S. Lord 12/ 25.
The Burras finished in third place on the ladder and will play the fourth-placed Mooroolbark 3 again this week at home in the knockout Semi Final determined to reverse the result.
The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition continued last Wednesday in perfect conditions. With one more round to go before the sudden-death Finals, all the teams are jostling for positions between the top eight and bottom eight.
Damian Key from the Three Stooges Team started the evening well by being the first person to touch the jack. Well done, Damian.
Social Bowls continue 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.
