YMGCR Bowls
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On Thursday the club had the OandM over 60’s ladies and men’s pairs and what a great result for the club.
At ClubMulwala, where the ladies were strutting their stuff, 13 teams were broken into 3 sections and defending champs in Anne Miles and Yarrawonga’s new recruit in Caroline Reilly won their section but the big result was still to come!
YMGCR pair of Marie Morffew and Pam Dodman (who will now be known as the” Giant Killers”) took on 2 of the stronger teams in Benalla ‘s Kerri Leask and YMGCR’s own Sue Mildenton and the other being Yackandandah’s Mary Tragardh and Myrtleford’s Cheryl Lewis.
To show what a great effort our girls produced, these 4 ladies have played a lot of representative bowls for OandM region.
The ‘Giant Killers’ didn’t have to rely on other results, they just went through undefeated.
Their next game will be played on January 21 and their opponents will be a team from Wodonga; they must go in with a lot of confidence and belief with the winner to play Anne in the afternoon. Marie has put a lot of practice on a Sunday and with great coaching has stepped up to a new level in both Weekend and Midweek; just goes to show if you put in the time and the results will come.
YMGCR had 3 teams in the men’s section played at home and one team got through to the next round.
Well done Doddy and ‘Doc’ Martin who had to beat another YMGCR team of Peter Velardo and Garry Sanders to progress to the Semi’s.
The other team was Greg Green and Ray Irvine who lost by 1 shot on the last end to the Wangaratta team who went on to win the section.
On Friday the first semifinal of the men’s singles was held and in an epic battle Garry Sanders just pipped Peter Velardo 25 to 23. The LeFevre’s are still to play.
Wednesday Social bowls had 16 bowlers with the winners being the only 2 game winners in Don Tipping and Buck’s Brokenshire (come on Don, come back and play pennant) with +25.
Runners up with a win and a draw were Cat and the only woman in the field Vicki Withers.
Midweek Pennant had the A1’s play 2nd place side Benalla at Benalla and with a couple of big outs. YMGCR’s backs were against the wall; Shirly Hummel was promoted and making his A1’s debut was “Stormin Norman Winderbank.
With Rory Brown promoted after the withdrawal of “GG” Green and Irvine giving the rink a great start, “Stormin” played 2nd for the first time and put in a blinder, much to the disgust of the opposition skip who wondered where the newby came from.
Claire Sanders was moved from lead to play 3rd and was instrumental in the rinks big win with a 29/8 victory.
Anne Miles has had the same rink all year and it shows on the scoreboard as they have not lost a single game all year (it’s a pretty good feeling knowing that you have a nearly guaranteed win) and of course they prevailed winning 26/17.
Laureen Smith got a new lead in Sue Middleton and 2nd in Hummel in a titanic game over 21 ends coming up short losing 17/21.
This has now put Benalla back in the pack and it now has given us both victories for the year; that hasn’t happened very often because they have been our nemesis over the last few years.
A2’s played Rutherglen at home and won 12/85 to 2/61 and now puts them 3rd on the ladder, but with only 12 points from 3rd to 7th so this makes next weeks game against 7th St James a crucial and a must win.
With the A1’s getting a couple of players back and Alan Goudge also back strengthens them to almost full strength.
It’s good to see Marcia McGrillen hold on to her skips job as she has done a fantastic job while Alan has been away; her rink did the damage against Rutherglen winning 29/14 and she was well supported by Steve Gann winning 30/18 and a very close game with Garry Hart just losing 26/29. The A3’s travelled to Moira and lost 2/41 to 12/61. Doddy Dodman was the successful rink winning 15/13, Eugene Hodson rink hung in there all day only to go down 15/22, while Marie Whitehead lost 11/26.
They still sit 4th on the ladder and they will also be strengthen next week against Wangaratta. The B1’s played Myrtleford at home and lost 0/47 to 14/73. Best rink was “Shagga” Baxter who went down fighting 17/21, Carolyn Boston lost 16/24 and last week this new skip was given a big wrap and this week the wheels fell off (but that’s bowls); Col Withers will bounce back as he is a very determine old farmer, they lost 14/28.
Wednesday Social Bowls had 3 bowls pairs with 27 players, 3 two game winners and the victorious team were Les Wilson, Mary Essex and Marie Morffew with +16. They won on a count back from Stuart McNeill and Chris Horne.
Weekend Pennant had the A1’s play Kiewa at home and they won 16/104 to 2/66 and after an inspiring talk before the game from Anne about not dropping clangers (4 shots or more) her rink dropped a 5 (good talk Anne).
However, Szab’s rink quickly recovered with a great all-round performance from the whole side and powered away to winning 32/16.
Cabbage Spencer rink was in a tight battle for the first 8 ends but they then strung together some big ends to win 29/16; Ray “Sugar” Irvine was in total control and won 24/13.
Junior LeFevre led all day but dropped a 4 on the last end and went down 19/21.
The club also unearth another quality bowler playing his first game in the A1’s in “Stormin” Norman Winderbank; it was a big week with not much sleep (he played quite a few games in his head before his debut in the Midweek A1’s and then again on Friday night) but he can be proud of his performances on both days as he played beautiful games on both days.
It was fantastic to see one of old players who hasn’t been all too good lately, the club hope he enjoyed himself and we can see more of him there to give his support in Tommy Payne.
The A2’s who had 4 changes from last weeks’ team and played top of the table Rutherglen at home and what a fantastic result.
The troops dug in deep and came away with the win of the season (by any team at our club).
With only one rink the same as last week the job was going to be tough, but now with renewed confidence we now believe we can win any game.
The 4 new players (Marcia McGrillen, Tony Durkin, Col Withers who came up from the B2’s and little Susie Evens) all stepped up and seized their opportunities and will make the selectors job tough this week.
The score was YMGCR 14/79 to 4/66 and still keeps them in the final hunt, (still 6th but we didn’t drop any points to our oppositions). Next week’s game at home against 5th side in Chiltern is another big game and a win is a must.
Best rink was Ian Price rink who won 23/14. Cat got back on the winners list winning 20/14, new skip in Robert “Pinkie” Lidgerwood had Tony Durkin playing his 1st game in the A2’s since his surgery and little Susie “Q’ Evens leading well and just going down 16/17.
Kerry Kinnane drew their top skip and with 1st gamer in Col Withers playing 2nd, the rink lost 20/21 and this result was as good as a win.
The A4’s travelled to top of the table side in Milawa and lost 2/65 to 16/99; Marie Whitehead rink was successful winning a tight game 19/18 and it’s good to see Bob “ Bucks” Brokenshire back in the saddle.
Bob Evans lost 16/26, Steve Gann went down 17/28 and in something of a surprise Ian Morffew lost 13/27.
The B2’s played cross town rival in Yarrawonga at home and in a dramatic finish went down by 1 miserable shot. They were holding shot and game but the Yarrawonga skip took out our shot bowl to claim the victory and spoils.
YMGCR lost 4/51 to 10/52; Noel Millar is enjoying a solid year winning 18/13, Ian Cumming won 16/13 and “Niffty” Coleman lost 17/26, but they still have chance of making the four. Because the new award of rink of the week is becoming more and more popular with not only the bowlers but also the general public (people have stopped me in the street to talk about it), the club think this gives all bowlers something to strive for and don’t forget it is over ALL Midweek and Weekend Pennant games.
So this week winners are ..... you have to be kidding ..... not 3 times in a row (this might be a new world record) in Rory Brown and first timers in Claire Sanders,”Stormin” Norman Winderbank and Rhonda Irvine for their fantastic victory against Benalla on Tuesday with +21 shots.
ClubMulwala Outdoor Bowls
Pennant Results
Midweek Pennant – Tuesday, February 2.
Division A1 – ClubMulwala 46 (2) lost to Yarrawonga 69 (12).
Kaye Smith, Mick Millsom, Daryl Richmond and Sam Smith (7) lost to Kevin Evans, Peter Sloan, Max Calder and Roslyn King (30).
Daryl Dighton, Graeme Arnold, Kerry Merrett and Jan Martin (17) lost to Richard Hermasso, Geoffrey Hargreaves, Caroline Reilly and Shane Maddox (19).
Peter Humphreys, Malcolm Miller, Joan Connor and Jack Jarden (22) defeated Tyson Cromie, Liz Murdoch, Jeanette Hermasso and Evelyn Calder (20).
Ladder Position – 8
Division B1 – ClubMulwala 61 (12) defeated Moyhu 59 (2).
Barry Pitt, Bev Norwood, Betty Richmond and Wade McPherson (23) defeated Charlie Thompson, Max Baker, Christine Magee and Angela Delaney (15).
Loris Lochhead, Carmen Mangan, Jan Corboy and Margaret Pretty (25) defeated David Waring, Neil Magee, Bill Allen and Sue Dinning (14).
Bruce Smith, Doug Chessum, Faye Cook and Brian Pearson (13) lost to Joe Northey, Ralf Martinelli, Stuart Brain and Lynette Northey (30).
Ladder Position – 4.
Weekend Pennant – Saturday, February 6.
Division A3 – ClubMulwala 65 (2) lost to Wodonga 70 (16).
Peter Humphreys, Malcolm Miller, Mick Millsom and Jack Jarden (14) lost to Alec Green, Murray Lawn, Nigel Matthew and Paul Morris (15).
Daryl Dighton, Graeme Arnold, John Thurling and Jan Martin (14) lost to Martin McGrath, Ron Harrison, Allan Morgan and Geoffrey Bath (18).
Gary Parker, Daryl Richmond, Kerry Merrett and Stephen McPhee (14) lost to Ken Mundie, John Sarroff, Kenneth White and Bill Miller (22).
Trevor Loe, Sam Smith, Bruce Smith, Kaye Smith (23) defeated Maxine Bounader, James Sharp, Graeme Cox and Margaret Vlacci (15).
Ladder Position – 2.
Division B2 – ClubMulwala 54 (10) defeated Corowa RSL 53 (4).
Loris Lochhead, Carmen Mangan, Margaret Pretty and Betty Richmond (16) lost to Allan Jones, Lynne Mills, Garry Stephens and Judith Black (23).
Cliff Morton, Jan Morton, Bev Norwood and Anita Albert (14) lost to Sam Nixon, Janet Davis, Jeffrey Davis and Tony Townsing (16).
James Murdoch, Keith Allender, Jan Vorboy and Graham Albert (24) defeated Anthony Fierenzi, Ray Bourke, Joshua Huggins and Julie Holmquest (14).
Ladder Position – 2.
Champion of Champions results
Jan Morton 18 lost to Isabelle Edgar (Chilton) 25.
Peter Humphreys 17 lost to George Peterson (Mansfield) 25.
Gallant games played by both representatives in the Champion of Champions matches held on Sunday. Some unbelievably great bowls were put down the greens by all players and Jan and Peter were not disgraced against some very good opponents.
Thank you both for representing ClubMulwala Outdoor Bowls and competing in the manner in which you did.
Coming Up
Thursday, February 11 – Pennant Practice – 9.30am and 4.30pm.
Friday, February 12 – Executive meeting at 3pm.
Saturday, February 13 – Weekend Pennant – Division A3 – ClubMulwala v Rutherglen (home).
Division B2 – ClubMulwala v YMGCR (home).
Sunday, February 14 – Club Mixed Pairs Championship commencing at 10am.
Monday, February 15 – Club general meeting commencing at 3pm.
Tuesday, February 16 – Midweek Pennant – Division A1 – ClubMulwala v Myrtleford (home)
Division B1 – ClubMulwala v YMGCR (away).
Vale Joy Bruce
Joy was a long-time member of the club who will be remembered as a ‘happy go lucky’ lady who was loved by many. Joy played Indoor Bowls at ClubMulwala before moving outside to the grass greens where she became a very proficient and competitive bowler winning Club Championship matches in fourteen competitions including two bowl singles, 21 Up and a Ladies Club Championship in 2011-12.
Joy was also runner up in eight club events and was ‘Bell of the Green’ in 2003-04. Joy battled serious illness over a long period of time but, as one of her very good friends at the club stated, ‘You could not meet a nicer lady’.
Vale Joy and thank you for your friendship and wonderful memories you created with ClubMulwala Outdoor Bowls Club.
That completes the report for another eventful week. Stay healthy, stay safe. Good bowling and good fellowship.
Yarrawonga Bowls
Last Sunday February 7, Evelyn Calder and Tyson Cromie played in the Champ of Champs.
Evelyn played at YMGCR and did very well, winning her 1st round by beating Anne Miles from YMGCR, unfortunately Evelyn was beaten in the 2nd round by Cheryl Lewis from Myrtleford.
Tyson played at Benalla and was put out in the 1st round by Mason Bayliss from Wodonga. Well done to both Evelyn and Tyson on representing YBC.
Pennant –
Midweek – Tuesday February 2.
A1 played ClubMulwala at Mulwala and won with 2 rinks getting up and the other rink going down by just 2 shots. Ladder position 4th.
A3 played Kiewa at home and lost by 1 shot with 1 rink getting up and the other 2 going down by just 3 shots each. Ladder position 8th.
Weekend Pennant – Saturday February 7
A1 played Corowa Civic at home and won well with all 4 rinks getting up. Ladder position 6th.
A3 played Rutherglen at Rutherglen and lost with 1 rink getting up and 1 other having a draw. Ladder position 7th.
B2 played YMGCR at YMGCR and in a very tight game and won by 1 shot with just the 1rink getting up. Ladder position 3rd.
Social bowls results –
Monday February 1 - Winners – K McQualter and E Murdoch. Runners Up – M and C Reilly.
Jackpot claimed and shared by: J and R Hermassoo, G Presnell and S Middleton.
Wednesday February 3 - Winners – G and L McDonald and N Bissell. Runners Up – G Presnell, A Lefevre and D Ellis. 3rd – E Freud’s team. Best 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th game winners were the teams of – P Henderson, G Smith, C Gentle and C Thomas.
Thursday February 4 - Winners – J Borg and A Taylor. Runners Up – M Zarbo and B Quinn.
This weeks games –
Wednesday February 10 - Jackpot Triples (numbers permitting).
Monday February 15 - 2-4-2.
These games start at 12.30pm; names need to be down by 11am on the day.
Thursday February 11 - Twilight/Barefoot Bowls, 6pm sausage sizzle for a 6.30pm start. Names need to be down by 5.30pm on the day.
To any members that are not well at the moment, we wish you a speedy recovery.
To all, good health, good bowling and good fellowship.