By Garry Lewis
A clean sweep by the Warburton Bowls Club this week highlighted the steady improvement shown across all three Pennant Teams.
The Weekend Warburton 1 team travelled to Ferntree Gully on Saturday, still with a few absences, to a venue which has caused much anguish in the past. One of Victoria’s fastest and widest greens has posed many problems in the past, but a committed and brave performance saw a famous victory achieved at the death.
It was tight all day and windy conditions made bowling tricky. However, a fine performance from Scratcher Neale’s rink and some clutch shots at the end saw the Burras prevail by one shot overall, 77 to 76 over Ferntree Gully 1.
Rink scores were as follows: R. McKail 19/ 22; G. Walsh 16/ 21; C. Neale 27/ 13 and T. Appleton 15/ 20. This victory highlighted the importance of always focussing on the overall big scoreboard despite how individual rinks are going and never giving up. The Burras top side looks forward to their next challenge against Ringwood 1 away this week.
The Warburton 2 team overcame a slow start against Eastwood Golf 1 at home to record a confidence-boosting victory, 90 shots to 60. Peter Summers and David Fahy’s rinks both came from a long way back to lead the Burras to an important win and gain some valuable points after a slow start to the season. Every player across all rinks displayed determination to improve from previous efforts.
Rink scores were P. Summers 18/ 13; G. Lewis 25/ 13; D. Fahy 28/ 15 and M. Stoessiger 19/ 19. The Burras also look forward to playing Chirnside Park 2 away this week and continuing their improved performance.
An in-form Warburton 1 Midweek side hosted Yarra Glen 1 last Tuesday and completed an impressive victory. In pleasant conditions and with a fast green, the Burras took an early lead. They continued to kick away as the match progressed to win by 31 shots, 81 to 50.
Rink scores were S. Freestone 19/ 20; G. Walsh 41/ 12 and R. McKail 21/ 18. The Burras look forward to continuing their good form this week against Mooroolbark 2 away on Wednesday due to Cup Day on Tuesday.
Pennant Training continues Thursdays from 4pm at the club. New and beginning players are always encouraged to attend and join in the fun. Coaching is available.
The highly popular Bingo Nights concluded last week. Once again thanks to Club Members Mat Stoessiger and Aimee Dostie for their wonderful and efficient coordination.
The popular Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Jack Attack Competition commences this Wednesday 6 November. Teams are encouraged to arrive from 6pm and have a practice rollup before the games begin at 7pm.
The Warburton Bowls Club has received a grant to host a free Digital Skills Workshop on Tuesday 26 November from 5pm to 6pm at the Clubrooms for people who are interested in learning more about Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets). It’s open to the public and geared to community groups or work teams.
Whether you’re just getting started or want to refine your skills, this quick session is a great way to learn something new and connect with the community!
Register by email: grants@warburtonbowls.com.au or call 0491027546 for details.
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!
