The game between David O’Donnell and Mark Hammond required the marker Glenn Gilford to completely fill the card as it went for 41 ends before a winner could be declared. David got away to a flyer and lead 23-4 after 19 of the total ends before Mark found his way and then made his  opponent realise that the game was not over by winning 14 of the remaining ends with some multiple results. The final score favoured David 31-24 who now proceeds in the championships.

In the encounter between Stan Burnell-Jones and Graeme Ireland it was somewhat similar to the prior game where one of the players got away early and that was Graeme who led by 16 shots after only 18 ends. Stan then turned the tables to get within 4 shots on several occasions to eventually go down by that margin 31-27 after 36 ends.

The Club’s only junior player, Patrick Payton came up against one of more mature members Allan Cox and the young fellow put in a very good effort to eventually go down 31-28. Pat held the lead on several occasions throughout the match and looked the likely winner nearing the finish when he held 3 shots to take the match except for Allan’s final bowl which kept the match alive.

Mick Holleybone excells at singles and he again displayed that in the match against Craig ‘Foody’ Martin. Mick won 20 of the 34 ends to take the game 31-20. Foody did take the lead mid-way but got anchored on 13 for 8 ends to let Mick back into the match.

Saturday social

This was on ‘open’ event and ‘skirts’- Narelle Foy and Denise Polley showed up their opposition Greg Bartlett and Lillian Cross to the tune of 23-10 to record the best card for the day.

Mick Hollebone and Kev Coles recorded a + 12 against Stan Burnell-Jones and Glenn Gilford.

Graeme Mansfied playing as ‘swinging lead’ brought in the winners Brian Williams and Howie Snelson with a +2 against Chris Kane and Snow Trenchard.

Wednesday -‘Dad’s Army’

It was ‘Jackpot’ day but the lucky number of 19 did not go to any of the results and therefore continues for a further period. The best card of the day went to Brian Williams, Rex Thomas and Warren Smith with a 20-13 win over Peter Hall, Ross Piggott and Allan Messer.

Graeme Ireland, Hunter Payton and Guy Watts won 23-18 against Greg Bartlett, Andy Leung and Jake Kennett.

Jim Gillogly, Mick Hollebone and Glenn Gilford got up 21-20 against Col Hinton, Cain Carmody and Garry Williams.

Daniel Leadbeater, Ben Wolters and Graeme Mansfield won 16-15 over Steve Knott, Brad Bell and Tim Richardson.

The bowls organisers have a number of games for minor singles and possibly triples championships set for play this coming weekend.

All players involved in championships are to be financial as at the 1st July- Friday this week.