By Garry Lewis
An improved performance from the Warburton Bowls Club, resulted in two of the three Pennant Sides recording victories and the other side battling hard before going down against the top side in their section.
Warburton 1 held onto sixth place on the ladder by defeating the fourth-placed Heathmont 2 at home in a tight contest, 82 shots to 75. After trailing at the break, the Burras displayed great determination to record a well-deserved victory. They play Mitcham 2 away this weekend in their final game of the home and away season. Rink scores were as follows: S. Lord 18/ 23, C. Neale 25/ 16, P. McConachy 16/ 19 and T. Appleton 23/ 17.
Warburton 2 played the top side Croydon 3 away in good conditions for bowling on their grass green. All rinks never gave up against quality opposition before going down overall, 60 shots to 84. Well done to Graham Wynd’s team for fighting back in the second half to hold on for a draw against their opposition. Rink scores were as follows: M. Stoessiger 17/ 21, G. Wynd 18/ 18, G. Lewis 15/ 21 and M. Van Meurs 10/ 24. They now play Mooroolbark 5 at home this weekend in their final game of the season.
Warburton’s Midweek team shook off last week’s disappointing loss with a convincing win at home against bottom-placed Chirnside Park 1, 78 shots to 45. Beginning early in the day because of the expected heat, the Burras cruised to a solid early lead and never let up to remain in second place on the ladder in their section. They play Croydon 2 at home this week in the last game before the finals. Rink scores were as follows: R. McKail 25/ 10, G. Walsh 22/ 20 and C. Boland 31/ 15.
The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Jack Attack Competition continued with all games played with great spirit and enthusiasm. Ryan Harford from the ‘1 Wright & 2 Wrongs’ Team won the prize for the first bowler to touch the jack. This week will see a Double Header played of eight ends each game.
The Pink Ribbon Triples Tournament Day will now be played this Sunday 16 February from 12pm. All positions are filled with 16 teams of three players entered. $30 per team. Food, Raffle Prizes and drinks available from the bar. All funds raised going towards Breast Cancer Research. Contact Michelle 0437 566 238 for further details.
The Club’s Greenlow Vote Counting Night will be held following the final Saturday Pennant Game on 15 February at the Clubrooms. The Most Valuable Player Awards for both Saturday Pennant Teams will be decided as well as the overall ‘Pennant Player of the Season’.
Intra Club Competitions have continued resulting in several close contests. Finals are continuing. Good luck to all participants.
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.
