EUROA BOWLS CLUB By GREG BLATCHFORD THERE has been action aplenty at the bowls club this week with both Midweek and Weekend Pennant matches, barefoot bowling, club championship games and a BBQ on Friday Night. To top it off George Andrews almost got to play his 300th game of weekend pennant. Unfortunately, Shepp Park forfeited so it becomes a “Clayton’s 300th” however this in no way diminishes his achievement. In Midweek Pennant Division one were defeated by Shepp Park whilst Divisions four and five both recorded victories against Shepp Park and East Shepp respectively. Division one versus Shepp Park – 32 to 74 and zero points. Shane Drysdale, Bill Sargood, Charmaine Reid and Keith Kruse 11-22. Ken Sutcliffe, Barry Hatchman, Anne Sutcliffe and David Cerini 13-22. Tony Kingma, Jan Watters, Kev Milner and Kristeen Boyce 08-30. We play Tatura Hilltop at home this week and will be looking to bounce back with a win. Division four versus Shepp Park – 68 to 43 and 14 points. Peter Naughton, Libby Byrne, Mary Steen and Buffy McFarlane 29-14. Doug Maconochie, Richard Noble, Beryl Harris and Jan Sheargold 24-09. Jim Perry, Margaretha Cerini, Pauline Naylor and Dot Lomer 15-20. This week it is off to Dookie for another big game. Division five versus East Shepp – 60 to 53 and 14 points. Mavis Bruce, Neville Harris, Brian Diffey and Beth Alston 21-17. James Dunn, Marg Good, Ray Day and George Andrews 15-19. Tim Scarlett, Greg Blatchford, Mark Jervies and Ken Drysdale 24-17. Thanks are extended to Tim Scarlett for filling in to cover player unavailability and we will need to bring our A game to round five when we take on the undefeated Seymour combination at home. Ladder Positions at the conclusion of four rounds are: Division 1 - 8th with 7 points. Division 4 – 2nd with 48 points. Division 5 – 3rd with 46 points. We encountered our first hot day of the year In Weekend Pennant on Saturday with the blustery wind providing an extra challenge for all bowlers. As previously advised Division six copped Shepp Parks second forfeit for the year whilst Division one put in an improved showing against top of the table Tally and Division four found Alexandra to strong on the day. Division one versus Tallygaroopna – 61 to 82 and four points. Shane Drysdale, Bill Sargood, Bill Jennings and John Groat 14-26. Ken Sutcliffe, Bill Taylor, Tony Thomson and David Cerini 20-12. Tony Kingma, Jeremy Boruch, Barry Hatchman and Sam Barkly 20-16. Marc Stevens, Kev Milner, Don Steers and Charmaine Reid 07-28. Division four versus Alexandra– 66 to 85 and two points. Jim Perry, Brian Bamford, Buffy McFarlane and Ross Withers 11-21. Doug Maconochie, Greg Blatchford, Kerrie Steers and Keith Kruse 15-24. Richard Noble, Lindsay Cocking, Ray Day and Noel Moon 20-22. Alex Grant, Libby Byrne, Lance Carracher and Anne Sutcliffe 20-18. Next week Division one will travel to Tatura to take on the combine, Division four are away to Shepp Park with Division six facing Nagambie at home. Ladder Positions at the conclusion of five rounds are: Division 1 – 8th with 26 points. Division 4 – 2nd with 62 points. Division 6 – 3rd with 49 points. There have been some excellent matches in the Club’s Men’s Pairs event with the combination of Tony Kingma and Marc Stevens finding a way to prevail against both Richard Noble and Sam Barkly (16-14) on the last end and Ross Withers and Marc Jervies (17-16) on an extra end. All bowlers are to be congratulated on their efforts with special mention to Ross and Mark J. There were no Nifty 50 draws this week as we stepped back to give the Mighty Meat Raffle (kindly donated by Gary Grant) Center stage. Jan Sheargold was a very excited winner with Don Steers, Marc Jervies and one other lucky punter snaring a bottle of wine. All the best and bowl well. VIOLET TOWN BOWLS CLUB By LEANNE RUSSELL-JONES Midweek Pennant Div five. WE traveled to Mooroopna where there have been lots of refurbishments around the club and on the green which was lovely to play on. We had a loss, 51-62, 2-14. D Underwood (S), E Dawson (L), G Faux, L Russell-Jones lt R Johnson 22-20, I Hamill, K Stanger, R Fairweather, G Crawford def W Graus 18-19, D Taylor, T Down, L Heckenberg, M O’Keefe lt G Thomas 22-12. Weekend Pennant Div six. Our home game against Nagambie on a very hot afternoon. Again we had emergencies and subs playing, we won 14-2, 62-56! G Crawford (S), I Chanter (L), L Russell-Jones, M O’Keefe lt P Brady 14-15, K Byrne, N Higgins B Fairweather, K Stanger def J Goring 27-22, D Underwood, W Wood, T Down, T Wellington def M Speck 21-19. I haven’t played against Nagambie in ages and it was great to see so many new faces. AROUND THE CLUB. Jack Attack was well supported again in its third week, we even had half time entertainment with Freddy Mercury (aka Billy Ross) dropping in. All are welcome to join us from 6pm Thursdays until 28/11, join in on the raffles, get a sausage in bread, or an ice cream. The bar is open, with lots to choose from, AVENEL BOWLS CLUB By KATE DONOVAN MIDWEEK PENNANT DIVISION THREE. AVENEL made the long trek to Kyabram to play its Round four match against the locals, but the trip home didn’t seem such a long journey with sixteen competition points tucked away. Avenel defeated Kyabram 16 – 73 to 0 – 47. James Wall, Kate Donovan, Geoff Hateley, Spud Furletti (s) had a day out winning the first twelve ends to take a stranglehold on the game. Winning sixteen of the twenty-one ends saw them romp home with a 28 – 7 win. Pam Pedder, Jenny Furletti, Glen Bell, Dennis McGregor (s) led for the entire game albeit by one with two ends to play. They were not going to give up this victory and scored the last three winning shots in the 23 – 19 win. Fay Hateley, Graham Lewis, Grace Kenworthy, Noel Slater led for nineteen ends but were chased down by Kyabram who drew level with one end to play. In the last end with Kyabram holding shot, the Kyabram skip put down the last bowl of the game and nudged the Jack the smallest margin and in a measure Avenel had the shot by a millimetre. Avenel up 22 – 21. Avenel remain unbeaten on top of the ladder with its next game away against Shepparton Park. MIDWEEK DIVISION SIX Division six travelled to Colbinabbin and fell just short of an overall win by four shots. Ladder leaders, Colbinabbin won the match 12 – 40 to 2 – 37. Robyn Hyland, Bill O’Connor, Nyoli Bell, Marion Gittus (s) had a hesitant start losing the first five ends. They regrouped big time and won the next thirteen out of the sixteen remaining ends including a six on end twelve. 27 - 16 win for Avenel. Marg Harrison, Mark Morse, Moiann Papageorgiou, Ron Harrison (s) tried hard but were beaten by a very accurate Colbinabbin team 24 – 10. The next game for Avenel is at home against Nagambie. WEEKEND PENNANT DIVISION THREE. Avenel hosted Kyabram at home who were in second position on the ladder. Avenel used the home ground to their advantage winning 16-90 to 6 -70. Pam Pedder, Donna Rowley, Josh McDonald Jake Wall (s) found the line early and jumped out to a 14-5 lead at the smoko break. Avenel increased the lead after the break although Kyabram won the last four ends. Avenel victorious with a 22-15 win. Jenny Furletti, Graham Bell, Brett McDonald, Dennis McGregor (S) won twelve of the twenty ends in a tight match and won five of the last nine ends to record a 27- 18 win. Howard Geldard, Kate Donovan, Geoff Hately, David Furletti (S) were down 9 – 12 in the first half. After the break they came from behind winning six of the last nine ends to secure a two shot win 23 - 21. Faye Hateley, Graham Lewis, Grace Kenworthy, Noel Sater (S) struggled in the first half unable to score multiple shot end wins. Kyabram came out after smoko and found their rhythm winning six ends to narrowly defeat Avenel 18 – 20. The next game for Avenel is away against Mooroopna Golf. WEEKEND PENNANT DIVISION SEVEN. Walter Pedder, Ron Harrison, Graham Toy, Ross Sinclair (S) bowled well but without much luck. Kyabram led all game, but Avenel stayed in the hunt at end twenty holding a five. However, the opposition Skip put down a ripper bowl to turn five up to one down. Avenel 12 - 27 loss. Marge Harrison, Mark Morse, Nyoli Bell, Moiann Papageorgiou (S) came up against a very consistent team from Kyabram. The skip from the opposition repeatedly took shots off Avenel to eventually record a 10 - 35 loss. Avenel travel to Rushworth for its next game.
