Warburton Bowls Club hosted a Double Header on the weekend and came away with two victories to lift the Burras confidence.
Warburton One played the newly demoted, Mooroolbark One, and after a quick start, managed to create a good lead at the break.
The away side fought back in the second half, but the Burras determination saw them hold on and record a 20-shot victory, 84 shots to 64.
The spirit across all rinks was a highlight.
All four rinks won, with Travis Appleton’s rink coming from a long way behind to nip victory in the last few ends with some great shots.
Rink scores were as follows: S. Lord 21/12; C. Lord 23/19; T. Appleton 17/15 and C. Neale 23/18.
They next play Lilydale Two away this Saturday.
Warburton Two played Mitcham Four and at the break were a long way down overall.
However, all rinks lifted in the second half to reduce Micham’s lead and give themselves a chance.
A final desperate effort across all rinks saw the Burras hit the lead and hold onto to a thrilling one-shot victory, 78 shots to 77.
Rink scores were as follows: P. Woods 21/21; D. Nisbet 17/16, G. Wynd 20/24 and P. Summers 20/16.
They next play Heathmont Five away.
Last Tuesday the Division Two Midweek side took on the daunting task of playing Ferntree Gully One away.
Though newly demoted from Division One, the home side was always going to be a hard nut to crack.
The match turned out to be an exciting see-sawing battle that came down to the wire.
Very little separated the sides all day, but Warburton fell just short in an encouraging performance, 52 shots to 56.
Rink scores were as follows: S. Freestone 12/20; R. McKail 18/14 and G. Walsh 22/22.
Due to the Melbourne Cup Day, their next game is on Wednesday 5 November against Upwey Tecoma One at home.
The Jack Attack Triples Competition will commence on Wednesday 5 November from 7pm.
All teams are asked to be at the club by 6.30pm for the first night.
There will be a Cup Day theme for the first night.
The Warburton Bowls Club will be commencing Barefoot Bowls evenings from Friday 21 November from 6pm to 8pm.
The evenings are free, and participants may bring their own snacks or food.
The bar will be open for drinks.
All equipment and coaching will be provided.
All community members, including families and friends, are invited to come along and give bowls a try and enjoy the company of others.
Social Bowls continues each Monday from 12 midday.
For more information contact the club.
