By Elly Byrne
Two games with opposite results for the Yarra Junction Eagles this week.
With Tuesday’s game against Lilydale on the home green it should have been an advantage but the Eagles didn’t manage to capitalise. Lilydale were strong from the beginning and despite a great determined effort Junction couldn’t recover and all rinks went down as did their position on the ladder. A deserved win for Lilydale and hopefully the Eagles can regroup after the disappointment.
The tides turned again with Saturday’s home game against Donvale bringing joy to the club with a very strong performance by all four teams. With one rink down by one point at the break the eagles
continued to accumulate with some great shots and a few dead ends to achieve overall success winning by 116/58. Being able to bank 18 points and remain top of the ladder was a great morale booster. Onwards and upwards for the rest of the season hopefully.
The first inaugural Ashes Competition between Yarra Junction and friendly rivals Warburton was played on Cup Day. With Warburton having more players in higher divisions, Yarra Junctionwent in as underdogs
but with determination. It was a great format with 10 players from each club playing fours, triples doubles and singles. Only 9 points separated the teams at the end of an enjoyable pre-cup game but ongratulations Warburton on the win.
The Community Cup competition will be underway this month bringing with it the opportunity for local groups to challenge one another in friendly yet competitive games over a three-week period.
Contact Jason 0411 263 721
