Around the Greens

Runners Up – Marna Tomlinson, Helen Smith, Helen Duncan and Tou 20.

YMGCR Bowls

In Midweek the A1's had the local derby against Yarrawonga at home and came away with a handy victory winning 12/65 to 2/55.

Best rink of the day was "JJ" Jones, "GG" Green, Ray Irvine and Sue Middleton who won 31/15. YMGCR jumped out of the blocks to lead 10/1 after 4 ends.

It's a disaster when you drop a 6 and that opened the gates. The Yarra rink then won the next 2 ends to draw level but for the next 6 ends it was shot for shot.

The YMGCR rink then took total control and peeled off the next 7 ends to win.

Anne Miles rink was up against former teammate in Mick Szabo and in a tight game all day Anne prevailed to win 18/14.

Anne got a little lead early, but Yarra came back to lead 8/4 after 9 ends, there was never a great deal in it all day and with Anne getting 1's on the last 2 ends that was enough.

Laureen Smith's rink was in trouble from the first end when they dropped a 5. Things didn't get any better when they dropped another 5, 1/10 down and looking down the barrel of a hiding the rink dug in to fight it out ...and that's what they did.

They got back into the game and took the lead 14/11 on the 12th end.

BOY is bowls a funny game, when you look in control and seem to be on top Yarra then fought back and won the next 7 ends and won 16/26.

Still sitting 2nd on the ladder.

The A2's also had a home game against Corowa Civic and this was a game they had to win. They certainly delivered the goods with a crushing 14/78 to 0/38.

The 2's had lost all their games by small margins and this was their time to make a move.

Brilliantly led by Bob Evans rink who just kept winning ends to lead 14/2 after 12 ends. Then they reeled off the next 5 ends to lead 26/3 (good day at the office when you only lose 5 ends for the day) and they won 29/5.

Gary Presnell making his debut as a skip got off to a flyer getting a 4 on the first end, but Civic immediately came back and won the next 5 ends and it took YMGCR to the 10th end to grab the lead and they never surrendered it again, winning 27/16.

Allan Goudge's rink had a fantastic start and had a 18/2 lead after 13 ends ("RINK OF THE WEEK" was theirs for sure... or was it).

They then dropped a 6 and Civic then came back strongly but Goudgie hung on and won 22/17.

The A3's were supposed to have played at Corowa Civic's home track but due to the flood situation, the game was moved to the YMGCR green and YMGCR came away with a 14/66 to 0/49 victory.

Ian Morffew's rink continues on his winning ways winning 27/15.

The rink seems to have a nice balance with 2 very old timers in Morf and Dougie McTier (both in their 90's) and newbies Ian Febey and Denise Trubiano stepping up.

The rink was dominate but Ian wouldn't be happy dropping 10 shots over 3 ends.

Pricey's rink was in the fight all day and won 5 of the last 6 ends to win 19/15. Gavin Borwick's rink got the job done again but got a big scare dropping a 4 on the last end to win 20/19.

This keeps them in touch with 4.

"RINK OF THE WEEK" goes to Bob Evans, Shirley Hummel, Pam Dodman and Vicki Withers.

YMGCR had several players playing in the Victoria Open and on Friday, Anne Miles, Les Spencer, Sue Middleton, Vicki Withers and Laureen Smith were all winning of their sections but only Laureen made the next round.

The only other bit of success is Anne Miles is in the last 64 of the Ladies Singles and her next round will be Tuesday morning, good luck ladies.

In some sad news past player Daryl Dighton passed away (suddenly) on Thursday morning and YMGCR Bowls Committee and players would like to send their condolences to Pam and family.

He will be farewelled next Friday at 2pm at Yarrawonga Mulwala Funerals in Ely Street.

Social bowls on Wednesday had 16 players and the winners were Robert Lidgerwood and Chris Horne with 2 wins and +19.

Runners up also with 2 wins were Les Wilson and Bill Jenkins but with only +7. Jackpot failed to go off and the lucky number was won by Douge McTier.

On Friday night the A2's will be playing Corowa RSL at Corowa. Starting at 6pm it would be great to see clubmates come and give the crew some support.

Yarrawonga Bowls

Congratulations to 2 Yarrawonga Bowls members, Tim and Koby Cromie on winning the Ovens and Murray State Triples along with Mason Bayliss.

The club wish you well in the championships in Bendigo this April.

Pennant Results

Midweek – Tuesday, November 15.

A1 played YMGCR at YMGCR and lost by 10 shots with just the 1 rink getting up. The best rink on the day was that of Ian Woods, Max Calder, Ros King and Evelyn Calder.

They got off to a great start by getting 5 shots on the first and second ends. As expected YMGCR caught up winning the next 7 ends, then Ian’s team fought back also winning 7 consecutive ends.

They ended up getting the win by 10 shots, the same margin as the 2nd end score. Ladder Position 6th.

B1 played Mansfield at Mansfield and had to go via Wangaratta due to road closures.

Yarrawonga lost by 30 shots with just the 1 rink getting up. The best rink of the day was that of Jock McQualter, Val Kennedy, Kay Ross and Pam Lefevre. They were 15 – 1 down after the 7th end. By the 16th end they had narrowed the gap with the help of a couple of 5’s making it 15 – 21 and then went on to win the last 5 ends to get a 2 shot win.

Ladder Position 5th.

Weekend – Saturday, November 19.

There was no Weekend Pennant played due to the Victorian Open being on.

Please note: B2 is playing their next game against Corowa RSL at Corowa on FRIDAY, November 25, 6pm start.

Social Bowls Results

Monday, November 14 - 2-4-2 - Winners – Rosene Andrews and Mick Reilly. Runners Up – Ted Edwards and Don Edis.

The Jackpot was not claimed and will be carried over to next Monday.

Thursday, November 17 - Barefoot/Twilight Bowls. Winners – Harley Smith, Richie Sharman and Bruce Podger. Runners Up – Andrew Simmonds, Bec Spiteri and Steve Hocking.

Saturday, November 19 - Social Bowls Winners – Noel Millar, Ros King and C Thorp. Runners Up – Keith Allender, Ted Edwards and Rob Tait.

There were 2 prizes of a $10 Bar Voucher for a Resting Toucher.

Geoff Hargreaves and Keith Allender were the Winners. The Jackpot was claimed by Brian Batty, Val Kennedy and Neville Marsden.

This weeks games –

Today – Wednesday, November 23 - Social Bowls. This game starts at 12.30 and names need to be down by 11am on the day.

Thursday, November 24 - Barefoot/Twilight Bowls. $5 per person with a 6pm Sausage Sizzle for a 6.30pm start.

Come along and bring a friend for a sociable night, these nights usually finish around 8.30pm.

Monday, November 28 - 2-4-2.

This game starts at 12.30pm and names need to be down by 11am on the day.

For your diary –

The next monthly 2 Bowl Triples Tournament is on December 7. This is the 1st Wednesday of the month instead of the 2nd due to the time of the year.

The sheet is out for names to go down. The January 2023 tournament will go back to the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

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

To all, good health, good bowling and good fellowship.