General News
1 November, 2024
Novice sets up brilliant fightback
THE slick greens of Eaglehawk were too good for the purple and gold invasion of Serpentine in their Bendigo bowls playing area Division 2 debut on Saturday. The season opening encounter saw Eaglehawk win all rinks. Serpentine newcomer Murray...
THE slick greens of Eaglehawk were too good for the purple and gold invasion of Serpentine in their Bendigo bowls playing area Division 2 debut on Saturday.
The season opening encounter saw Eaglehawk win all rinks.
Serpentine newcomer Murray Matthews made his debut leading for the Brian Gladman skippered four, who after a slow start fought back from 1-13 down to eventually lose 18-21.
Neville Tonkin’s four lead for much of their match before going down 19-25.
Brother and sister combination Dianne and Russel Gladman’s four went down 19-25.
Ben Long’s team had a tough battle going down 11-32.
Serpentine is at home to Bendigo East this Saturday in another tough match up.
INGLEWOOD
After what felt like an eternity, Weekend Pennant finally got underway Inglewood’s Division 5 side away to South Bendigo and put in a sensational performance to come away with a win. It was a good welcome to the Woodies for new members, David and Doug Shay, who both had their first taste of competitive bowls and came away with a team win.
Also, a big thank you to Barry McNaught for filling in as a substitute for the day as Inglewood had some people unavailable.
The best rink on the day was the team of Chris McEwan (skip), Kevin Stewart, Doug Shay and Merilyn Chamberlain with a 31 to 17 shot victory.
Final result: Inglewood 89 shots (16pts) defeated South Bendigo 66 shots (2pts).
Unfortunately, the Division 1 team didn’t get away to the start they had hoped for up against North Bendigo.
Every Inglewood player fought hard on the day, but it wasn’t to happen and we will only improve as the season progresses.
Best result for the day came from the team of Grant Jackson (skip), Vicky Tierney, Jack Palfreyman and Brett Jackson with a 25 to 8 shot win.
Final result: Inglewood 61 shots (2pts) lost to North Bendigo 87 shots (16pts)
This weekend both teams are home together and keep an eye on the noticeboard as sure the club will organise an after-match function.
BRIDGEWATER
Last week Monday pennant team travelled to Harcourt and came back with the first win for the season, it was a great team effort all our bowlers contributing on the day.
Saturday saw the Bendigo pennant season get underway with Division 5 travelling to Cambells Creek on a synthetic surface.
The winning rink was lead by Curtis Mangan, Lachlan Catto and Club Stalwarts Vern Wilson and. Razor Broadbent.
It was great to see two of the youngest bowlers bowling so well so early into the season, which gives the club a lot of hope for the season ahead.
The Goldfields side travelled to Maldon and received a warm welcome from Maldon.
It was a difficult day of bowls for Bridgewater, losing all three rinks.
Three new players Sue Miller, Juanita Taig and Ray Simons made their debut.
Best bowlers for the day was Tyler Estrada and Don Wilson.