AROUND THE GREENS

Division A1 – ClubMulwala 67 (12) defeated Myrtleford 51 (2).

A good win by the team who worked hard all day for this result.

Myrtleford was looking for their first win of the season however were denied by a continuous concentrated effort by the local home team. Great side win.

Results as follows:

Kay Smith, Graeme Arnold, Liz Murdoch and Stephen McPhee 16 lost to Wayne Bunge, Walter Dunstone, Cheryl Lewis and Les Brown 20.

Daryl Dighton, Peter Humphreys, John Thurling and Jan Martin 30 defeated Michael Dwyer, Noel Newton, Tom Mullane-Grant and Denis Piazza 12.

Mick Millsom, Kerry Merrett, Eugene Hodson and Bev Norwood 21 defeated Lance Symons, Robert Shooter, Jeffrey Stagg and Norm Bussell 19.

Ladder Position – 7.

Division B1 – ClubMulwala 71 (12) defeated YMGCR 45 (2)

The battle of the NSW side of the Murray between two local clubs always has an interesting unstated extra bit of rivalry and this game was no exception.

Five good wins see this side on top of the ladder.

They are working well as a team to get the side up each week and the hard work is paying off.

Results as follows:

Barry Pitt, Daryl Richmond, Anita Albert and Wade McPherson 21 defeated Mary Essex, Terrance Baxter, Denise Trubiano and Barbara Verbunt 14,

Loris Lochhead, Jan Morton, Betty Richmond and Wayne Dowsey 17 lost to Ross Lloyd, Vicki Withers, George Andreasen and Carolyn Boston 22,

Cliff Morton, Malcolm Miller, Phill Norwood and Graham Albert 33 defeated Ian Morffew, Judith Goudge, John Millar and Daryl Davey 9,

Ladder Position – 1,

Division B2 – ClubMulwala 35 (0) lost to Kiewa 81 (14)

This side keeps trying hard however they are just not getting the results they would like.

Results as follows:

Faye Cook, Jodi Powell, Laurie Leary and Pam Lefevre 11 lost to Gordon Henshaw, Allan Beer, Findlay Mitchell and Tony Conway 27.

Joan Connor, Barry Martin, Ray Tovey and Russell Cook 14 lost to Ron Miller, Roberta Gay, Nevis Hodgkin and Cheryl Seymour 29.

Frank Exton, Nola Mongor, Doug Chessum and Nicole McPherson 10 lost to Colin Coulston, Jake Manderslooy, Harry Beazley and Yvonne McDonald 25.

Ladder Position – 6.

Saturday, December 18 – Weekend Pennant

Division A3 – ClubMulwala 63 (2) lost to Moira 81 (16)

Although a close game throughout the day Moira bowled better towards the end of the game to take home the honors on their home turf.

Results as follows:

Mick Millsom, Kerry Merrett, Kim Lefevre and Jan Martin 14 lost to Ronald Arendt, Mark Moran, Therese Alexander and Bernie Evans 28.

Daryl Dighton, Malcolm Miller, Kay Smith and Judy Laughlin 14 lost to Peter Armstrong, Vicki Armstrong, Robert Miller and Wendy Armstrong 23.

Gary Parker, Graeme Arnold, Daryl Richmond and Jan Morton 18 defeated Jeffrey Armstrong, Craig Nichols, Robert Armstrong and Harry Daley 9.

Peter Humphreys, Eugene Hodson, Bev Norwood and Fred Brown 17 lost to Peter Merkel, Wayne Johnson, Robert Jones and Chris Nicholls 21.

Ladder Position – 4.

Division B2 – ClubMulwala 39 (0) lost to Chiltern 73 (14)

As one of the skippers said after the game; top of the ladder Chiltern appear to have the ‘wood’ on the ClubMulwala B2 side at Chiltern.

Players and committee are looking forward to the return match on the ClubMulwala greens.

Results as follows:

Loris Lochhead, Wayne Dowsey, Carmen Mangan and Russell Cook 8 lost to John O’Neill, Ray Whybrow, Gerard Burdeu and Stephen Woodbourne 24.

Cliff Morton, Barry Martin, Margaret Pretty and Graham Albert 18 lost to Neil Martin, Ian Bell, Leonard Clearson and John Disher 32.

James Murdoch, Sam Smith, Anita Albert and Betty Richmond 13 lost to Linda Dryden, Michelle Hamilton, Barry Rogers and Alan Chick 17.

Ladder Position – 5.

Division B3 – Club Mulwala 52 (12) Defeated Milawa 48 (2)

A good win by the ClubMulwala B3 side strengthening their position near the top of the ladder early in the season.

Results as follows:

Barry Pitt, Joan Connor, Nola Mongor and Laurie Leary 21 defeated Brian Thorburn, Maureen Walker, Bev Tiffin and Clarence Lampa 14.

Frank Exton, N. Gribble (s), Doug Chessum and Bob Keats 18 defeated Kevin Allan, William Parr, Paul Tiffin and Madeline Lane 14.

Ray Tovey, K. Gribble (s), Jodi Powell and Nicole McPherson 13 lost to Laurie Allan, Barry Walker, Beatrice Allan and Lauren Batey 20.

Ladder Position – 2.

Christmas Party

Thanks to the Executive Committee for putting on the Christmas break up party after the matches on Saturday. Everyone had a great time especially Wade who loved the music and couldn’t stop singing Christmas carols all evening. What a joy to listen to.

ClubMulwala Outdoor Bowls would like to wish fellow bowlers and all members of our wonderful community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous 2022.

Stay safe, healthy and HAPPY.

Bowls commences again on Tuesday, January 11 2022.

YMGCR Bowls

The A1’s made their way to Kiewa for a traditionally tough game on their fast synthetic green... but the team prevailed and won 18/96 to 0/64.

Michael Szabo ‘s rink starred with a fantastic win 24/9 with the whole team playing great bowls. Jimmy Lefevre rink also had a solid win, they won 22/16.

Spencer’s rink played well but lost a couple of ends in the end but still won 28/22.

Scott Widdison rink was always in control and it took the opposition skip to play some big bowls to save shots, they won 22/17.

This was always a danger game and to come out with maximum points was a great result and puts them in a strong position going into the break - 2nd on ladder.

The A2’s had an early start against Myrtleford at home starting at 10am, at the normal start time (1pm) everyone was well aware that they are not morning bowlers as they had crash to a 17/104 to 1/54 thumping.

The only bright spot for the day was Laureen Smith’s rink who had a tight game all day and came out with a 18/18 draw (Sue Middleton had a blinder).

Ray Brown was always around ... BUT after a 10 shot turnaround in one end (bloody wicks) they fought it out to the end and lost 18/21.

(In the final end Greg Green played 2 great bowls and YMGCR had 2 shots, both resting touchers and the opposition had 3rd shot being less than a 1mm away, never seen that before).

Robert Lidgerwood lost 15/34 and Cat lost 3/31. This has now put YMGCR out of the 4. They will now have to regroup like they did after the 1st game and show some ticker to get back into the 4.

The A4’s travelled to the slow greens of Swanpool and lost 2/62 to 16/87.

Ian Morffew’s rink just keeps on winning and got the job done winning 18/17. Marie Whitehead rink also had a good day but just failed going down 16/20, Bob Evans was always in the contest but lost 17/23 and Ian Price lost 11/27.

B2’s had the bye.

Midweek Pennant had the A1’s play the local derby against Yarrawonga at home and won 14/69 to 0/44.

Garry Sanders rink finally got a good start and was in total control all day and powered away to win 22/10.

Les Spencer’s rink also got a good start but the Yarra team fought it out but went down 22/18.

Anne Miles was in a tight contest all day and won 20/16 and they go into the break undefeated.

A2’s played Corowa Civic at home and in another tight game YMGCR flew home to just fail and lost 2/51 to 12/56.

Marcia McGrillen rink once again had a good win 21/20, Stuart McNeill was always behind but fought the game out to lose 15/18 and Ray Brown was in the same situation and lost 15/18.

They still 2nd on the ladder and in a good position going into the break.

A3’s played Corowa Civic at home and lost 0/56 to 14/61.

Danny McNeill lead all day and got piped on the last end and lost 14/15.

Les Balfour also battled all day and lost 20/22 and Marie Whitehead rink also put in a brave performance to lose 20/24.

They sit 3rd on the ladder and a well in the hunt for a flag.

B1’s played ClubMulwala at home and lost 2/45 to 12/71.

Ross Lloyd rink had a good win getting the job done winning 22/17, Mary Essex was beaten 14/21 and Ian Morffew lost 9/33.

They currently sit 5th on the ladder and still a good chance of playing finals.

Last Thursday the finals of the O&M over 60’s were played at Chiltern and in the ladies section it was an all YMGCR final with Laureen Smith playing brilliant bowls to defeat Anne Miles and in the men’s section Garry Sanders defeat Peter McLarty (Wodonga).

The O&M over 60’s men’s pairs was also played and YMGCR had Les Spencer/Gary Pressnell get through to the semifinals and their opponent will be Garry Sanders/Peter McLarty.

These results only go to show the quality of bowls YMGCR have got at the club.

Thursday night was the Christmas breakup and 60 people turn out on a fantastic night ... great venue, great food and plenty of drinks.

Thanks goes out to Ian and Marie Morffew and their merry bunch of helpers: Bob Brokenshire, John Millar, Cat, Viki Whithers and if I (the scribe) missed anyone else I apologise.

A bit of housekeeping, on January 19 the Ladies Singles Championship’s (Miles/Smith) and the Men’s Singles Championship’s (A. Lefevre/S Widdison) will be played and will start at 4pm.

Now for the last time this year is the “RINK OF THE WEEK” and the winners are going back to back.

Well done Michael Szabo, Stuart McNeill, Wayne Lowrie and Micky Vaughan with a 24/9 victory at Kiewa.

Hope everyone has a safe and merry Christmas. See you in the new year... and if I (the scribe) have offended anyone ...sorry!!

Yarrawonga Bowls

The Christmas party was held last Saturday, December 18 and was enjoyed by all.

Lots of singalongs, lovely food and plenty of cheer. A big thank you to everyone that donated the salads, sweets and items for the hampers and everyone that helped out in many ways.

The room looked great with all the Christmas decorations up.

The final of the ladies Championship Singles was played on Friday, December 17 between Ros King and Evelyn Calder.

Not surprisingly it turned out to be a great game of bowls.

The lead chopped and changed throughout the game with the eventual winner, Evelyn Calder getting up by 1 shot.

Congratulations to Evelyn on being the Ladies Club Champion for 2021/22.

Congratulations must also go to Ros King on playing such a great game and being the Runner Up.

Midweek Pennant

Tuesday, December 14 - A1 played YMGCR at YMGCR and found them too strong on the day with them winning all 3 rinks. Ladder Position 5th.

B1 played Corowa Civic at home and won well with 2 of the 3 rinks getting up and the other only going down by 4 shots.

Ladder position 2nd.

Weekend Pennant

Saturday, December 18 - A1 played Wodonga at Wodonga and found them to be far too strong and lost by a large margin with all of the 4 rinks being beaten. Ladder position 6th.

A3 played Milawa at Milawa and lost by 11 shots with 2 of the 4 rinks getting up. Ladder position 6th.

B2 were to play Corowa RSL at home. They only got 1 end in before it was called off due to the extreme heat.

Social bowls results

Monday, December 13 - 2-4-2 - Winners – Caroline and Mick Reilly. No Runners Up paid due to lower numbers with it being so close to Christmas.

Thursday, December 9 - Twilight/Barefoot Bowls – Winners- John Chamberlain, Steve, and Noeleen Borg. Runners Up – Stuart, Malcolm, and Joe Borg.

Pennant –

Midweek Pennant will resume again on Tuesday, January 11 2022.

Weekend Pennant will resume again on Saturday, January 15.

Social Bowls

Sheets will be put out for Social Bowls right through the Xmas/New Year period and will be held if numbers permit.

Twilight/Barefoot bowls will resume again on Thursday, December 30, all players must be aged 12 years and older to play and prove they are double vaccinated.

$5 per player, 6pm Sausage Sizzle for a 6.30pm start.

Names need to be down by 5.30pm. Attendances have been very good so why not come along, have a go, and join in these fun nights.

Please note: The next 2 Bowl Triples Tournament will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, January (12) instead of the 1st Wednesday.

To any members that are not well at the moment, we wish you a speedy recovery.

If you are travelling over the Xmas/New year period stay safe, look forward to seeing you all again in 2022.

Thank you to the Chronicle for publishing the reports for 2021.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members.