By Elly Byrne
It’s all going according to plan this season with both of the Yarra Junctions teams, Midweek and Weekend, set to qualify for the finals. The consistent performance of the weekend team has ensured them the top spot on the ladder despite still having one game left in the round.
Saturday’s game was forfeited by Lilydale due their inability to field a team, so with no competition the team took advantage of the time and played a round-robin amongst themselves on the different rinks in preparation for the home game final on 22 February which has been secured.
The Midweek team headed to Ringwood, who were lower on the ladder, with the hope of securing a win to boost points before the scheduled bye next week. With hot weather predicted being able to complete the game before temperatures hit 36 degrees was always going to be an issue. It happened. We were forced to abandon play for the health and safety of all players prior to the required 42 of 63 ends being completed to decide a winner. Consequently, points were shared between the sides. This was indeed fortuitous for Junction as Ringwood was ahead on shots when the game was abandoned. A bye this week will force the Eagles to sit and wait to see what eventuates with the top sides to determine the Eagles’ potential final spot. They are hoping for third with a home game advantage.
Barefoot Bowls has again been a great opportunity to introduce bowls to the community and change the longstanding belief that bowls is only for old people. The very well-supported Barefoot Bowls nights have proved that anyone can bowl and have fun, adults and kids alike. Yarra Junction Bowling Club has successfully welcomed new members to the club this season as a result of this exposure to the sport.
The sixth and final Barefoot Bowls night is scheduled for Friday 14 February at 6.30pm-8.30pm. Come enjoy thefinal fun night of bowls, music, BBQ, bar, raffle, the ever-popular spider and great company. Bookings for larger groups are suggested via 0406 497 141 or 0411 263 72.
