Avenel
On a perfect spring morning, Avenel bowlers, family and friends were treated to two excellent games of bowls as the women’s and men’s singles club championships were played.
Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content
Winner of the women’s singles club championship was Pam Pedder, with Donna Rowley runner-up. The men’s winner was Geoff Hateley and runner-up was Noel Slater. Congratulations to Pedder and Hateley and also to Rowley and Slater for winning their rounds and semi-final matches and making it through to the final.
Midweek pennant
The long road trip to Kyabram yielded just two points for Avenel in the Goulburn Valley Playing Area division two round three match. Kyabram was the overall winner 14-77 to 2–69.
Ruth King, Kate Donovan, Jenny Furletti and Geoff Hateley (s) mastered the outside wide draw on rink one to win 27-20. Kyabram was in hot pursuit, attempting to chase down Avenel’s slight lead, with the biggest margin being three shots until the 19th end. Avenel then scored nine shots in the last six ends and held Kyabram to four to seal the rink win.
Rusty Schwab, Charlie Kemp, Grace Kenworthy and David Furletti (s) were three shots up at the lunch break after both Avenel and Kyabram won seven ends each. In the second half, Kyabram scored multiple shots on all but one end to overtake Avenel and win the game 24-27.
Ruth Underwood, Pam Pedder, Rob Kemp and Noel Slater (s) found the going tough against an in-form Kyabram rink. Kyabram’s 30-18 win came after multiple winning shots scored in the second half.
Division five had a bye.
The next game for division two is away against Shepparton Park, while division five plays Euroa at home.
Weekend pennant
In round four, division six south played unbeaten ladder-leader Alexandra 1 at Avenel and the visiting side took full points, 16-96 to 0-45.
James Wall, Marion Gittus, Fay Hateley and Charlie Kemp (s) only won 10 ends but were able to get into the head and hold Alexandra to no more than two winning shots, which resulted in a credible four-shot loss, 17-21.
Mitch Thomas, Robyn Hyland, Joyce White and George Pedler (s) were competitive until the break, being only four shots down, but won only two ends in the second half to lose to Alexandra 14-34.
With a late withdrawal by the skip, many phone calls were made before securing a sub, Vicky Reidy from Nagambie. Many thanks to Reidy for helping out at the last minute. Kyle Pedder, Norm Billingsley, Reidy and Graeme Toy (s) started well and after scoring two fives in the first five ends, they drew even with Alexandra at 10-all on end five. Once again, Avenel held strong to be only three shots down at the break. Resuming after lunch, Alexandra hit the accelerator to tear away with a 24-3 shot second half to win 41-17.
Next Saturday, division six south plays Eildon away. Reminder to bowlers the bus will be leaving Avenel Bowls Club at 9am.
In division three, Shepparton Park did the road trip to Avenel and took the honours 16-102 to 2-89.
Ruth King, Ruth Underwood, Grace Kenworthy and David Furletti (s) had a sluggish start and were down 1-14 after eight ends. They scored 12 shots over the next six ends to be only four down at the break. With sheer determination and grit, they overtook Shepparton Park on end 16 to be ahead by two shots. They then relinquished the lead on end 19, only to score a seven on the very next end to be six shots up. Shepparton Park threw everything at Avenel over the next few ends to take a one-shot lead on end 24. The Avenel team took on the challenge and produced a ripper final end, winning the end by two shots and the game by one, 30-29.
Donna Rowley, Jenny Furletti, Geoff Hateley and Noel Slater (s) were in chase mode for the whole game, drawing even on end 16 and again on end 24. However, the Shepparton Park lads scored a three on the last end to win 24-21.
Graham Lewis, Kate Donovan, Pam Pedder and Brett McDonald (s) were nine shots down at smoko after giving away a five on end six. Avenel won the second half 10-6 but the five in the first half did the damage as Shepparton Park won the game 24-21.
Rusty Schwab, Jake Wall, Howard Geldard and Josh McDonald (s) were six down at the break and eventually lost by eight shots. They won more ends than their opponent in the second half but were outscored by Shepparton Park, who claimed the rink win 25-17.
The next game for division three is away against Seymour.
This Sunday, December 5, there is a working bee to prepare the green for lasering. If able to help out, please be there by 9.30am and BYO wheelbarrow, rake and shovel. The more help, the quicker the job will be done.
The Christmas party/break-up will be held after pennant games on Saturday, December 18. Members are asked to bring either a salad or dessert. Please add your name to the list on the noticeboard if you wish to attend. The raffle of a Christmas Hamper generously donated by O’Keefe’s IGA will be drawn at the party.
Happy birthday to Mary, who will be celebrating on Friday.
Seymour
Barefoot bowls is up and running on Wednesday nights from 6pm. Beginners welcome. All equipment supplied. Price is $10, which includes pizza supper. Bar is open. Flat-soled shoes or bare feet are okay. It will be a fun couple of hours.
Members are reminded to return all Christmas raffle tickets promptly.
Condolences to our mate and member Graeme Flint on the recent passing of his father.
Midweek pennant
Division one recorded its first win of the season with a strong all-rinks win over the visiting Kyabram side, which struggled with the pace of the synthetic. Ian Eichfuss’ undefeated rink grabbed the lead on the seventh end and was never really in danger, winning by eight. Max Hammond’s rink never gave its Bomber rivals a sniff, leading 27-1 after 14 ends, and finished the job for a 28-shot victory. Robert Brown’s rink led early before Ky reduced the lead to two after 15 ends. Biggles’ men rallied to run out 10-shot victors.
Seymour 16-85 d Kyabram 0-39
Wilma Atkins, Dot Dillon, Graeme Flint, Ian Eichfuss (s) 23 d M. Greco 10
Bernie Dillon, Bill Solomon, Milton Howell, Rob Brown (s) 24 d M. Boswell 14
Jenny Ridd, Gail Krzciuk, Rob Baldwin, Max Hammond (s) 38 d J. Dixon 15
Division two maintained its unbeaten spot on top of the ladder with a two-rinks-to-one victory at Euroa. Jan Wesselman’s rink scored a five on the first end and led throughout for a convincing 16-shot win. Dale Sellick’s rink was also never headed to record a 10-shot victory. Despite a disastrous start dropping six on the first end, Garry Broderick’s rink actually led by three after 14 ends and was still level after 18. It only won one further end and suffered a 10-shot loss.
Seymour 14-81 d Euroa 2-65
Lynda Rohde, Marg Locke, Jenny Kreemers, Jan Wesselman (s) 33 d K. Boyce 17
Trish Green, Allan Welsh, Don Prudden, Dale Sellick (s) 27 d L. Byrne 17
Maureen Prudden, Lyn Meek, Linda Brown, Garry Broderick (s) 21 lost to M. Cerini 31
Division four hosted Alexandra on the Seymour grass and went down by 15. Last week’s Old Gold chocolates were this week’s boiled lollies, with Marie Maggs’ rink going down by 19 to a very strong and experienced Alex rink. Wendy Hutton’s rink was down by nine after 15 ends before recovering to take a two-shot lead with two to play. Singles to the visitors on the last two ends resulted in an exciting draw. New recruit Will Hanna’s rink led by 14 after 19 ends but didn’t score again to hang on and win by four for Seymour’s only rink win of the day.
Seymour 3-59 lost to Alexandra 13-74
Dilva Grattan, Di Staples, John Heywood, Marie Maggs (s) 12 lost to B. Benghamy 31
Peter Smith, Pat Dawe, Don Lawton, Wendy Hutton (s) 24 drew T. Livy 24
Richard Maggs, Donna Syms, Vin Hall, Will Hanna (s) 23 d M. Legge 19
Division five was at Euroa with both rinks victorious. Tony Lee’s rink led comfortably all day and despite dropping eight shots in the last two ends, won by seven shots. Jan McCarthy’s team was locked in a tight struggle with no more than a couple of shots separating the teams all day. Down by one with two to play, it picked up five over the final two ends to ensure Seymour finished with all the points.
Seymour 14-49 d Euroa 0-38
Nick Munari, Alice Hall, Marg Flynn, Jan McCarthy (s) 24 d G. Blatchford 20
Jean Chamley, Lois White, Robbie Harper, Tony Lee (s) 25 d G. Andrews 18
Weekend pennant
Division three maintained its position on top of the ladder with a comprehensive all-rinks win under the Shepparton East roof. Graeme Flint’s rink posted a 24-shot win, highlighted by scoring four on five separate ends. Ian Eichfuss’ rink also posted a 24-shot victory despite the skip suffering discomfort from sleeping in the Three Bears Hotel second bed. Both these rinks won 18 of the 25 ends. Biggles’ rink weathered a post-smoko comeback to finish strongly and win by 13. Max Hammond’s rink was behind by one after 10 ends but was too strong thereafter to win by 12.
Seymour 18-140 d Shepparton East 0-67
Linda Brown, Bill Solomon, Milton Howell, Robert Brown (s) 35 d I. Hall 22
Allan Welsh, Dot Dillon, Will Hanna, Ian Eichfuss (s) 34 d D. Newby 10
Jenny Ridd, Gail Krzciuk, Rob Baldwin, Max Hammond (s) 31 d S. McIntosh 19
Wilma Atkins, Bernie Dillon, Dale Sellick, Graeme Flint (s) 40 d M. Reid 16
Division four moved into second spot on the ladder with a three-rinks-to-one win over visiting Dookie. Brodo’s rink won the first three ends and was never headed to win by a convincing 20 shots. Eon Densworth’s rink took the lead on the 15th end, winning 10 of the last 12 ends for a 14-shot win. Eliot Jarman’s rink kept a manageable lead for most of the match, and despite dropping singles on the last three ends, won by five shots. Margaret Locke’s rink won 14 of the 25 ends but dropped a five on the 16th and a three on the next to eventually fall five shots short.
Seymour 16-103 d Dookie 2-69
Trish Green, Lyn Meek, Di Staples, Marg Locke (s) 20 lost to B. Kirkby 25
Peter Smith, Nick Munari, Dennis Klein, Garry Broderick (s) 32 d B. Nicholson 12
Don Lawton, Brett Tarran, Don Prudden, Eon Densworth (s) 29 d N Swainston 15
Maureen Prudden, Rob Harper, Marie Maggs, Eliot Jarman (s) 22 d J. Mulkeen 17
Division six travelled to Alexandra to play Alex number two. The host club providing afternoon tea eased a bit of the pain of the loss. Margaret Flynn’s rink won the majority of ends but dropped a couple of big numbers to go down by 10. Tony Lee’s rink got within four after 13 ends, but could only win three more ends, eventually being cleaned up by 20. Greg Quillinan’s rink was down by seven twice but won five ends in a row after the 19th end with some late heroics from the ex-pres ensuring a one-shot win and some club pride salvaged on the day.
Seymour 2-50 lost to Alexandra 14-79
Lois Tomkins, Marg Callaghan, Pat Dawe, Greg Quillinan (s) 19 d M. Stone 18
Noel Pianta, Ron Ridd, Lyn Rieniets, Tony Lee (s)15 lost to M. Legge 35
Donna Syms, Steve Reed, Ian Ridd, Margaret Flynn (s) 16 lost to A. Argent 26