EUROA BOWLS CLUB By GREG BLATCHFORD THERE wasn’t a lot of bowls played over the previous week as some late spring rainfall put a dampener on proceedings. Division one and Division five got to play on Tuesday but Division four had a washout against Murchison. This was the only match across six Divisions that was unable to proceed - perhaps the mysterious Moorabbin showers of the 1980’s have found a new home? We understand that the Goulburn Valley Bowls Division Match Committee is investigating why the match was abandoned. Division one versus Tallygaroopna – 45 to 59 and two points. Bill Sargood, Jim Perry, Don Steers and Kerrie Steers 15-19. Ken Sutcliffe, Bill Taylor, Anne Sutcliffe and David Cerini 21-19. Tony Kinga, Kev Milner, Barry Hatchman and Kristeen Boyce 09-21. Division 5 versus Kyabram – 36 to 75 and 0 points. Mavis Bruce, Noel Moon, Beth Alston and Tracey McConnell 16-20. James, Dunn, Marg Goode, Marion McMartin and George Andrews 15-22. Neville Harris, Ray Day, Mark Jervies and Ken Drysdale 05-33. It was Tracey McConnell’s first game with the club. We congratulate and welcome her and hope to see her taking to the green for many more games in the future. Next week (weather permitting) Division one takes on Shepp Golf at home, Division four hosts East Shepp whilst Division five travels to Violet Town. Ladder Positions at the conclusion of six rounds are: Division one - 8th with 22 points. Division four – 2nd with 70 points. Division five – 2nd with 62 points. All weekend Pennant Matches, in all Divisions, were cancelled by the GVBD Match Committee on Saturday morning due to the inclement weather and the state of the greens. Ladder Positions after seven rounds: Division one - 8th with 22 points. Division four – 2nd with 70 points. Division five – 2nd with 62 points. This Saturday Division one travels to Shepp Park, Division four packs a cut lunch for the trip to Merrigum (don’t forget the Aerogard) whilst Division six hosts Dookie. Our Christmas Party is on this Saturday Night with entertainment being provided by Anthony Tenace. Members are asked to bring a Salad or Sweet and I am reliably informed that Ross Withers has organised his look alike to provide the additional ingredient - did somebody say KFC? Names on the list in the Clubhouse. Don’t forget to organise your Club Championship events. With the weather the way it is it provides an opportunity to play some bowls. The latest Nifty 50 winners were Don Steers and Sandra Cocking – there will be two more lucky winners on Friday night. All the best and bowl well. LAST WEEKS NOTES: All our Midweek Pennant sides recorded victories this week which was a great result for the club. Division one broke through for their first win of the season whilst Divisions four and five consolidated ladder positions. Hopefully we can continue to perform well over the coming weeks. Division one versus Tatura Hilltop – 46 to 42 and 13 points. Shane Drysdale, Bill Sargood, Charmaine Reid and David Cerini 10-18. Ken Sutcliffe, Bill Taylor, Don Steers and Kerri Steers 13-13. Tony Kingma, Kev Milner, Barry Hatchman and Kristeen Boyce 23-11. Division four versus Dookie – 74 to 64 and 14 points. Peter Naughton, Libby Byrne, Mary Steen and Buffy McFarlane 24-28. Doug Maconochie, Richard Noble, Beryl Harris and Jan Sheargold 25-19. Jim Perry, Margaretha Cerini, Pauline Naylor and Dot Lomer 25-17. Division five versus Seymour – 81 to 39 and 16 points. Mavis Bruce, Neville Harris, Brian Diffey and Beth Alston 33-12. James Dunn, Marg Good, Marion McMartin and George Andrews 27-13. Greg Blatchford, Ray Day Mark Jervies and Ken Drysdale 21-14. Next week Division one heads to Tallygaroopna, Division four is off to Murchison whilst Division five hosts Kyabram. Ladder Positions at the conclusion of four rounds are: Division one - 8th with 20 points. Division four – 1st with 62 points. Division five – 1st with 62 points. The heat was well and truly on again for Round six of Weekend Pennant with early starts the go to beat the worst of the conditions. Division one went down to Tatura Hilltop but continued to show improved form winning one rink and coming close in a couple more. Division four scored an important seven shot victory under the roof at Shepp Park whilst Division six proved too strong for Nagambie with all three rinks finishing on top. Division one versus Tatura Hill Top – 72 to 86 and two points. Shane Drysdale, Bill Sargood, Charmaine Reid and John Groat 22-15. Ken Sutcliffe, Bill Taylor, Don Steers and David Cerini 21-24. Tony Kingma, Jeremy Boruch, Barry Hatchman and Sam Barkly 13-28. Peter Naughton. Marc Stevens, Kev Milner and Margaretha Cerini 16-19. Division four versus Shepp Park – 81 to 74 and 14 points. Jim Perry, Brian Bamford, Ray Day and Buffy McFarlane 26-19. Doug Maconochie, Greg Blatchford, Jamie Greasley and Ross Withers 16-24. Richard Noble, Lindsay Cocking, Kerrie Steers and Noel Moon 16-17. Alex Grant, Libby Byrne, Lance Carracher and Anne Sutcliffe 23-14. Division five versus Nagambie – 72 to 36 and 16 points. James Dunn, Ken Drysdale, Peta Webster and Beth Alston 24-11. Neville Harris, Max Griffiths, Marg Goode and Janneke Kruger 28-08. Tim Scarlett, Ian South, Rolly Simpson and Mark Jervies 20-17. Next week Division one are at home to Mooroopna in a must win clash, Division four take on Tatura Hill Top (also at home) Park with Division six heading north to Violet Town. Ladder Positions at the conclusion of five rounds are: Division one – 7th with 27 points. Division four – 1st with 76 points. Division six – 1st with 65 points. Last Wednesday evening over 40 club members got together for a meal at the Flam Sham Chinese Restaurant. From all accounts it was a great evening with good food, good company and a lot of socialising. A big thank you is extended to Ray Day for organising the evening. In big news our Christmas Party has been re-scheduled to Saturday the December 7 and the whisper is we will have some fabulous entertainment so all I can say is be there if you can. The latest Nifty 50 winners were Bill Taylor and Keith Kruse with two more winners to be drawn this Friday Night. We have a few members who are unwell or recovering from illness at the moment and we wish them all the best and hope to see them on the green soon. AVENEL BOWLS CLUB By KATE DONOVAN AVENEL BOWLS CLUB THE fourth road trip in four weeks was the long road trip to Eildon where Avenel fell just short of the win by four shots 4 – 57 to 12 – 61. James Wall, Kate Donovan, Geoff Hateley, Spud Furletti (s) won 19 – 18 despite winning only nine of the twenty-one ends. A six on the 11th end proved the catalyst when Eildon came storming home to win the last three ends. Pam Pedder, Bill O’Connor, Glen Bell, Dennis McGregor (s) also had a one shot win 20 – 19 coming from behind winning the last two ends. Fay Hateley, Nyoli Bell, Grace Kenworthy, Noel Slater (s) got off to a flyer winning the first four ends for a nine-shot lead. However, Eildon lifted its game to the next level for a six shot win 24 – 18. Avenel are second on the ladder and play third placed Numurkah at home in the next game. MIDWEEK DIVISION SIX Mooroopna forfeited its game to Avenel. The next game for third placed Avenel is at home against Mooroopna Golf. Weekend Pennant games on Saturday November 30 were washed out.
