By Garry Lewis
In perfect conditions at Mooroolbark Bowls Club, Warburton’s Midweek Pennant Side played against Monbulk 1 in the Grand Final of their Section 5 last Tuesday.
The Burras finished the season in heartbreaking fashion, losing to Monbulk by 2 shots, 62 to 64. After a slow start, Warburton fought back to be only 3 shots down at the break. It was a see sawing battle after that; first one side then the other gaining the overall lead.
With only four ends to play it was 59 all. It all came down to the last end with only one rink to play and Monbulk leading 64 shots to 60. The Burras never gave up but could only gain two more shots in a brave but disappointing finish.
Rink scores were as follows: R. McKail 12/ 29; S. Lord 28/ 19 and G. Walsh 22/ 16.
Nevertheless, it was another fine season for the Warburton Bowls Club with several new and younger players blooded who will only benefit from the experience.
In another high-standard Intra Club Final, the father/son combination of Steve Lord and Christopher Lord defeated Greg Walsh & Steve Freestone in the Club Pairs’ Championship last Monday evening.
The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition concluded last Wednesday in perfect conditions for the Finals Evening. All games were a knockout 6 ends with the top 8 teams playing off and the bottom 8 also playing off in the second tier. The games were of a good standard highlighting the improvement of all teams throughout the season.
Damian Key, from the Three Stooges, started a great night for his team by being the first person to touch the jack. This sparked his team to eventually win the Grand Final for the second tier by defeating the Sheep Assist Team.
In the top tier, the Bowls to the Walls Team defeated a gallant Bee Gees Team in the Grand Final to win the overall Barefoot Bowls Premiership for the 2023/ 24 season.
Congratulations to all the teams for their keen participation throughout the season as the club looks forward to our next season later in the year.
A special mention once again for Club Member, Glenys Lewis, for her wonderful and efficient coordination of this most enjoyable competition. Thanks also to all the other members who assisted her each week.
Following the success of our recent Bingo Nights leading up to the Barefoot Bowls, another series of four Bingo Nights will commence on Wednesday 20 March at the Warburton Bowls Club, Warburton Recreation Reserve. Eyes down at 7pm. Great prizes and lots of fun. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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!
