Following on from the successes of the previous round of Pennant games, the Warburton Bowls Club was challenged with the unavailability of several players mainly due to illness and the festive season in our final round before the break.
The positive was it provided many players with the opportunity to step up to the challenge of a higher level of responsibility.
The weekend Division Two Warburton One side played top side Mooroolbark One away and despite giving their all, went down 56 shots to 88, with only one rink up.
Rink scores were S. Lord 19/ 15; G. Walsh 8/28; R, McKail 20/23 and C. Neale 9/22.
The Burras face another challenge after the break against Lilydale Two at home on 17 January, determined to finish the second half of the season on a high.
The undermanned seconds also started their game strongly against Mitcham Four on their slow grass green due to earlier rain.
It was great to see young first gamers, Harry and Noah Lord, step up to help the side as they both performed extremely well.
Also, thanks to another young member, Lawson Appleton, playing to assist the team once again.
However, as the game progressed the home side handled the changing conditions a lot better overall to win comfortably 95 shots to 66.
Despite being one player down, Damian Key’s rink only went down by 6 shots, 16 to 22. A great effort!
Other rink scores were D. Nisbet 8/37; P. Summers 23/15 and P. Woods 19/21.
The Burras play top side Heathmont Five at home after the break in another double header with the ones.
Ferntree Gully’s visit to play Warburton’s Midweek side the week before Christmas, proved to be a close and absorbing battle.
The Gully bowlers adapted to the green conditions quickly and took a solid lead at the break.
But as so often happens, the match turned after lunch.
The momentum changed as the Burras edged ahead, though the Gully bowlers never gave up and got very close at the end.
Finally, an exciting finish saw the Burras win by four shots overall, 70 to 66.
Rink scores were A. Dostie 21/ 22, R. McKail 22/ 21 and G. Walsh 27/ 23.
The Burras next play top side, Upwey Tecoma One, away on Tuesday 13 January in a battle between the top two sides to start the new year.
The club looks forward to the next round of the Jack Attack Triples Competition to be held on Wednesday 21 January.
Intra Club Competitions are all approaching the Finals stage following many close contests.
The Annual Tradge Woods Triples Tournament will be held this coming Saturday 10. January from 9am, with several Clubs represented.
The Warburton Bowls Club thanks the Woods Family for their generous sponsorship of the event and the following businesses, Yarra Valley Professionals, Car City Ringwood and Warburton I.G.A.
The Annual Pink Ribbon Triples Tournament, sponsored by Yarra Valley Professionals will be held on Sunday 1 February from 12 midday.
Female and male entries accepted of all abilities, including beginners. $10 per player ($30 per team).
Entries must be in by 24 January.
Contact Michelle Foord 0437566238 or the Club 59662391 for further information.
Three Games, raffles, prizes and a BBQ Sausage Sizzle will be held during the day.
All proceeds from the Annual Pink Ribbon Tournament will go towards Breast Cancer Research.
The Free Warburton Bowls Club Barefoot Bowls evenings continued last Friday with another good crowd in attendance.
Each week so far there have been several new participants joining in the fun.
It will continue every Friday from 6pm to 9pm over the Holiday season.
All community members, families and friends are encouraged to join in the fun.
All equipment, coaching and music will be provided.
BBQ food and raffle tickets are available at a small cost.
Social Bowls continues each Monday from 12 midday.
