Two wins from three pennant games resulted in an improved performance from the Warburton Bowls Club during the past week.
The struggling weekend Division Two Warburton One side had another close, but disappointing loss on Saturday.
After a promising start, and a solid early lead, Heathmont Two pegged the Burras back and pulled away in the closing stages to win 85 shots to 70.
The positive is the experience being gained by the newer players.
Rink scores were: S. Lord 16/27; T. Appleton 20/12; R, McKail 14/22 and C. Neale 20/24.
The Burras top side face another challenge against Ferntree Gully One at home this weekend, hoping to return to form.
Despite the early wet conditions, Warburton Two’s game against Vermont South Three at home started earlier to take advantage of a break in the weather, with both sides keen to play.
Rain threatened throughout the game but managed to hold off sufficiently to allow a tight contest.
The visitors grabbed the early initiative and led at the break before the Burras clawed back into the contest.
The overall lead changed several times.
With a couple of ends to play, Steve Darwall’s rink had a brilliant end resulting in seven shots to put the Burras in an overall winning position.
They held on to win 86 shots to 74, two rinks up, one down and one a draw.
Rink scores were: P. Summers 19/19; D. Nisbet 20/15; P. Woods 17/31 and S. Darwall 30/9.
They play Croydon Four at home this Saturday in a double header with the ones.
Warburton’s Midweek side hosted Yarra Glen One at home needing momentum to keep their season going.
The Burras posted a fine come from behind victory to win 66 shots to 50.
Thirteen shots and two rinks being well down at the break, saw a shift in tactics from the home side prove useful.
The Burras powered away to post a brave and important win with all rinks up.
Rink scores were: A. Dostie 22/ 13, R. McKail 23/ 17 and G. Walsh 21/ 20.
The Burras play Mooroolbark Two away this week, keen to keep up the improvement.
A lovely summer’s evening for the Jack Attack Triples Competition last Wednesday.
Neil Grant from the Gunners Team, won the prize for the first person to hit the jack.
The continual improvement from all the new teams was the highlight of the evening.
Results were Pensioners d Bowled and the Beautiful; Bowls to the Wall d Wessie Wonders; Stirling Effort d Lawn Rangers; Can’t Remember d T.B.C; Thomos d Bowl Controllers; La La’s d Giddy Gout; Sheep Assist d Hit the Jack and Gunners d Bowl Movement.
This week will be a double header of eight ends each game leading into the Festive Break.
The theme will be Christmas, and all participants are encouraged to come dressed in the Festive Spirit.
The free Warburton Bowls Club Barefoot Bowls evenings continued last Friday with another good crowd in attendance enjoying the fine weather.
It will continue every Friday from 6pm to 9pm over the festive and holiday season, except for Boxing Day.
All community members, families and friends are encouraged to join in the fun.
Social Bowls continues each Monday from 12 midday. For more information contact the club.
