MURRAY DOWNS
MURRAY Downs bowls members offer their sincerest condolences to the family of Graeme Steele, who passed away recently.
Graeme was a much-loved member of our club and will be remembered for his love of storytelling as much as his bowling.
Graeme was a member of Murray Downs for many years and loved wandering around and having a chat with everyone.
Also, our sincere condolences to Matt O’Bree on the passing of his beloved mum Tyne, who will be sadly missed by Matt and his family.
Social bowls last week was played in cooler conditions and a little breezy. There were two two-game winners.
The winning team was Harry Whitford, Di Angus and Mal Martin on a countback from Doug Fisher and Carl Fox.
The jackpot was not won last week and is climbing to a nice figure for someone to win.
Duty members for next Thursday are Peter and Teresa Furnell.
The Murray Valley Men’s State Fours were played at Nyah District last Sunday and the winners were our four champions from last season, Josh Thornton, Buck Lehmann, John Caldwell and Garry McCaig.
Congratulations and good luck for the regional finals in March.
The President’s Day Tournament will be held on Sunday, February 11, with a 12.30pm start.
It will comprise of three games of eight ends. Entries close 5pm on Friday, February 9.
Entries to Dawne Holland on 0402 020 996 or Carl Fox on 0429 855 260.
A reminder, if you are playing in the club mixed pairs championships, they are being played on Wednesday, January 31, at 5pm.
Weekend Pennant – Saturday teams
Division 1: Murray Downs 1 v Lake Boga 1 away – G.McCaig, D.Alderuccio, M.O’Bree, J.Thornton (manager); K.Rowe, P.Brook, M.Hollingworth, J.Caldwell; C.Power, M.Tempeni, H.Whitford, B.Lehmann.
Division 2: Murray Downs 2 v Manangatang 1 at home – J.Alderuccio, G.Robertson, D.Barry, K.O’Bree; N.Martin, K.Power, D.Fisher, D.Uebergang; D.Caldwell, C.McCaig (manager), J.Wilson, R.Wilson.
Division 2: Murray Downs 3 v Racecourse 2 away – C.Rovere, N.Weir, D.Angus, T.Furnell (manager); B.Napier, A.Bookham, G.Whitla, K.Burrage; L.Roberts, J.Boyd, P.Furnell, N.Brown.
Division 3: Murray Downs 4 v Racecourse at home – C.Parry (manager), D.Holland, M.Angus, D.Deighton; B.McComb, N.Delmenico, L.Toomer, R.Smith; M.Brown, B.Deighton, M.Martin, C.Fox
Division 4: Murray Downs 5 v Racecourse 5 away – Ben Fox, D.Whitney, E.Heard, W.Murray; J.Cox, J.Rowe, G.Seton-Stewart, M.Johnson.
Midweek Pennant – Tuesday teams
Division 1: Murray Downs 1 v Racecourse 2 at home – L.Critten (manager), K.Rowe, P.Brook, J.Boyd; J.Wilson, G.McCaig, C.Rovere, R.Wilson.
Division 1: Murray Downs 2 v Swan Hill away – T.Furnell (manager), D.Fisher, N.Weir, P.Furnell; C.McCaig, H.Whitford, D.Griffin, D.Holland.
Division 2: Murray Downs 3 v Racecourse 4at home – D.Angus, D.Barry, C.Parry, M.Angus; D.Scown, K.O’Bree, D.Deighton (manager), D.Timmins.
Division 2: Murray Downs 4 v Balranald at home – P.Martin, M.Martin, N.Martin, V,O’Bree; M.Johnson, B.Napier (manager), B.McCartney, N.Delmenico.
Emergency: C.Fox.
RACECOURSE
OUR Wednesday Jackpot bowls was played in ideal conditions.
The winners, with two wins and +16 shots, were Glenn McIntosh and Peter Holland.
Runners-up, with one win and +14 shots, were Neville Smith, Michael Grace and Tony Evans.
Arthur Threadgold, Kevin Vivian and Bob Mason won the jackpot with a score of -17 shots.
Players are reminded that we are now in summer mode, with play starting at 9.30am.
Names need to be in by 8.45am.
Congratulations to Kylie Gardner and Doreen Weaver on being part of the winning women’s team, together with Kerryn Evans and Jackie Weaver from Moulamein, who won the Murray Valley State Fours at Nyah on Sunday
There are lots of club events which must be played ASAP.
Australia Day’s Peter and Mary Hooper Any Combination Triples takes place January 26, starting at 12.30pm.
Following the bowls, there is a roast dinner available – cost is $22.
Visitors are welcome to play and stay if they talk to Sharron early.
Weekend Pennant – Saturday teams
Division 1: Racecourse 1 v Nyah District at home – G.McKissack, R.Hayes, P.Loughran, Nev Smith; DJ.Weaver, S.Domaille, D.McCarron, G.Bennett; N.Smith (manager), G.McIntosh, K.Gardner, R.Wolfe.
Division 2: Racecourse 2 v Murray Downs 3 at home – B.Bice, N.Roberts, T.Evans, J.Beard; T.Wiseman, R.Doran, A.Threadgold, J.Ford; B.Horsburgh (manager), G.Bailey, K.Vivian, J.Wilcox.
Division 3: Racecourse 3 v Tooleybuc away – L.Taylor, R.Wardle, C.Power, R.Jones; E.Russell, G.Schack, P.Parry, M.Renney; I.Lockhart, K.Duthie, R.Rust (manager), P.Hooper.
Division 3: Racecourse 4 v Murray Downs 4 away – C.Smith (manager), M.Hooper, H.Frame, B.Mason; R.Schack, D.Doran, H.Vander Veen, K.Roberts; A.Taylor, F.Devereux, K.McKissack, B.McIntosh.
Division 4: Racecourse 5 v Lake Boga 4 away – L.Loats (manager), B.Warren, G.Maher, K.Foott; K.Bailey, G.Harwood, R.Harrop, L.McKay.
Midweek Pennant – Tuesday teams
Division 1: Team 1 v Lake Boga 1 at home – D.Doran, R.Hayes, T.Wiseman, K.Roberts; R.Schack, N.Smith (manager), N.Roberts, M.Hooper.
Division 1: Team 2 v Murray Downs 1 away – C.Smith (manager), G.Bennett, H.Frame, J.Ford; F.Devereux, Nev Smith, G.McIntosh, V.Lindsay.
Division 2: Team 3 v Swan Hill 2 at home – L.Loats, K.Vivian, L.Mckay, C.Power; E.Lawry (manager), P.Loughran, M.Smith, I.Lockhart.
Division 2: Team 4 v Murray Downs 3 away – L.Taylor, R.Rust (manager), E.Renney, K.Bailey; A.Taylor, D.Weaver, T.Evans, P.Hooper.
SWAN HILL
SATURDAY Pennant began in earnest last weekend, Swan Hill’s Division 1 side fighting to the end against Racecourse 1.
Swan Hill were three up overall at the afternoon tea break, with it being anyone’s game to the finish.
Glen Evans and Mick Hollyoak’s rink played a draw, as did G.McGrath and G.McKissack’s rink.
G.Scadalora and N. Smith’s teams were neck and neck until N.Smith took out Swan Hill’s shot bowl, giving Racecourse six shots.
With only one end left, Swan Hill could only pick up one, leaving a deficit of five shots.
Swan Hill 1 will travel to Moulamein on Saturday, January 27 aiming for a win.
Murray Downs 2 were too good for Swan Hill’s Division 2.
G.Clark, A.Hill, R.Fields and Stuart Tompsett defeated R.Wilson’s side by one shot.
However, the two remaining Murray Downs rinks were too good for Swan Hill.
January 27, Division 2 will head up to Balranald for another challenging game.
The Division 4 side enjoyed a game against Lake Boga 3, with Lake Boga proving to be worthy of their place in the top four.
Our Division 4 also have a trip ahead of them on January 27, visiting Manangatang.
Both Division 1 and 2 Midweek Pennant teams enjoyed a game on their home greens on Tuesday.
Division 1 was a highly contested match, with Racecourse 1 finishing five shots in front. D.Millsteed, V.Plumridge, L.King and G.Clark played a draw against Ros Schack’s rink.
J.Husson’s team went down by five against Dawn Doran’s crew.
Next Tuesday Division 1 will play at home against Murray Downs 2. It is one game apiece for the season and both teams will be aiming high.
Murray Downs 3 were too good for the Swan Hill Division 2 side. Swan Hill 2 visit Racecourse 3 for their game next week. Every game is a challenge and experience gained.
The jackpot at Friday Frolic on January 26 is sure to pass the $150, a tidy sum to take home. Anyone that plays bowls is in with a chance.
Be sure and enter by 2.30pm ready for a 3pm start. All welcome to enter, no experience necessary.
Happy hour, snacks and Mick’s raffles in the clubhouse after the game. Last Friday a young family from Geelong were welcomed.
Swan Hill Bowls Club are preparing for their annual Classic on The Murray on February 21 and 22, a Wednesday and Thurday.
Be sure and enter your team by calling M.Balchin, 0428 553 913, or Bill King, 0428 324 083.
Cost is $180 per team for two-bowl triples, includes morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas. Excellent prizemoney.
LAKE BOGA
WELL done to both Division 1 and Division 4 on their wins in weekend pennant last Saturday.
Division 1 had a two-rink win against Moulamein with +30, the third rink only down by two shots.
Division 4 against Swan Hill had both rinks win with a total margin of 21 shots.
Unfortunately, Division 3 faced a strong Murray Downs. Lake Boga only won one rink, Murray Downs won by 18 shots.
Midweek Pennant Division 1, against Racecourse, won one rink by 20 shots the second rink losing by only four shots, giving Lake Boga a 17-shot win.
Division 2 Midweek against Tooleybuc also had a win, both rinks won with a total of 14 shots.
Social bowls this week we welcomed Paul from Altona who joined us for a morning of bowling, the winners for Wednesday were Richard Bruton, Nola Bruton and Barry Free.
Barry is in fine form as he has been in the winning team the last three weeks of social bowls. Resting touchers were won by Barbara Davies and Paul from Altona.
A reminder to bowlers we have Australia Day weekend tournament on Sunday, two-bowl triples. Starting at 5pm with a sausage sizzle games to start at 5.30pm.
Names need to be in by noon Sunday, and can be sent to Danny 0447 845 975, Ken 0408 591 256 or Rod 0447 382 007.
On February 10 we will be having another pizza night to mark the end of pennant before the finals. Please put your name down on the notice board if you intend to stay after bowls.
There has been a number of 100-up competitions held, please check and organise your next round if you have won.
Weekend Pennant – Saturday teams
Division 1: Lake Boga 1 v Murray Downs at home – K.Hamill,I.Ross,R.Atkinson,J.McCormack;P.Philp,R.Wickham,G.Davies, H.Jobling;D.Kelly, A.Shields ,Bones Smith, Greg Davis.
Division 3: Lake Boga 2 v Moulamein at home – P.Snell,M.Lord,S.Meehan,M.Parsons;L.Kingsbury,John Pye,J.Hamill,N.Hender;D.Condy,M.O’Meara,K.Kendall,K.Anderson.
Division 4: Lake Boga 4 v Racecourse at home – A.Jobling,N.Bruton,B.McDonald,A.Moynihan;R.Leach,Jill Pye,R.Bruton,B.Davies.
Division 4: Lake Boga 3 have a bye.
Emergencies: Robyn, Jeanie, Laurel, Rod.
Midweek Pennant – Tuesday teams
Division 1: Lake Boga 1 v Racecourse away – R.Jolley, M.Omeara, I.Ross, H.Jobling; J.Hamill, K.Hamill, S.Meehan, M.Parsons.
Division 2: Lake Boga 2 v Manangatang away – J.Leach, D.Condy, R.Leach, L.Dewhurst; S.Swan, R.Atkinson, N.Hender, B.Davies.
Emergencies: J.Robinson, A.Jobling.
TOOLEYBUC
WE start our notes this week congratulating our ladies on their efforts in the Murray Valley State Fours played last Sunday at Nyah.
Conditions of play were very trying with strong wind gusts across the rinks.
The ladies won their first two matches 17-8 and 12-11 but just couldn’t get the win in the last game against the Murray Downs ladies, going down by five shots.
Overall, based on a countback of shots for and against, our ladies finished runner-up, with the ladies from Moulamein taking out first place.
Weekend pennant was played at Moulamein last Saturday and our team came away with a good win.
Tooleybuc won two out of the three rinks to win by 14 shots overall.
R.Holland’s team was the best on the day, winning by nine shots, closely followed by T.Armstrong’s rink winning by eight shots and P.Gardner’s rink narrowly went down by three shots.
With not too many home-and-away games left for the season, let’s hope our team can continue the strong form in the remaining matches.
Saturday, January 27, Tooleybuc play Racecourse 3, a reminder to all players that regardless of the fixture book, that this game will be played at Tooleybuc.
Midweek Pennant was played at Lake Boga on Tuesday in ideal conditions unlike the previous week.
Despite best efforts, the Lake Boga team proved to be stronger by winning both rinks and 14 shots overall.
T.Armstrong’s rink had a close comeback after lunch narrowly going down by three shots and P.Gardner’s team went down by 11 shots.
Next Tuesday Tooleybuc play at home against Nyah.
Weekend Pennant – Saturday teams
Division 3: Tooleybuc 1 v Racecourse 3 at home – T. Armstrong, D. Adams, Z. Oliver, J. Armstrong; R. Holland, A. Adams, B. Nield, W. Hazlett; P. Gardner, K. Smith, M. Grace, A. Smith.
Midweek Pennant – Tuesday teams
Division 2: Tooleybuc 1 v Nyah at home – T. Armstrong, D. Adams, K. Smith, A. Smith; P. Gardner, R. Holland, E. Borchard, M. Button.
MVPA
STATE Fours were played at Nyah on Sunday when Josh Thornton, Buck Lehmann, John Caldwell and Shorty McCaig went back-to-back with two wins and +26 shots, from Norm Smith, Glenn McIntosh, Ron Wolfe and Graeme Bennett with two wins and -3 shots.
The women’s event was also close, three teams finished on two wins apiece, but the overall victors were Kerryn Evans, Kylie Gardner, Doreen Weaver and Jackie Weaver, with two wins and +18 shots.
In second place were Trish Armstrong, Pauline Gardner, Edna Borchard and Danielle Adams, with two wins and +5 shots.
RESULTS
Saturday Pennant
Round 12
Division 1: Racecourse 1 10/67 d Swan Hill 1 2/62, Murray Downs 1 12/113 d Nyah District 1 0/46, Lake Boga 1 10/78 d Moulamein 1 2/49.
Division 2: Racecourse 2 11/88 d Manangatang 1 1/56, Murray Downs 2 10/86 d Swan Hill 2 2/49, Murray Downs 3 12/99 d Balranald Ex Services 1 0/52.
Division 3: Racecourse 4 10/75 d Racecourse 3 2/63, Tooleybuc 1 10/69 d Moulamein 2 2/55, Murray Downs 4 10/76 d Lake Boga 2 2/59.
Division 4: Racecourse 5 8/39 d Murray Downs 5 2/35, Lake Boga 3 10/55 d Swan Hill 3 0/30, Manangatang 2 won on forfeit from Nyah District 2, Lake Boga 4 – bye.
Midweek Pennant
Round 12
Division 1: Murray Downs 1 10/67 d Murray Downs 2 0/38, Racecourse 1 9/42 d Swan Hill 1 1/37, Lake Boga 1 8/50 d Racecourse 2 2/34.
Division 2: Lake Boga 2 10/49 d Tooleybuc 1 0/35, Racecourse 3 8/72 d Murray Downs 4 2/42, Balranald 1 8/58 d Nyah District 1 2/37, Murray Downs 3 10/71 d Swan Hill 2 0/35, Racecourse 4 10/63 d Manangatang 1 0/32.
FIXTURES
Saturday Pennant
Round 13
Division 1: Moulamein 1 v Swan Hilll 1, Racecourse 1 v Nyah Disrict 1, Lake Boga 1 v Murray Downs 1.
Division 2: Balranald Ex Services 1 v Swan Hill 2, Racecourse 2 v Murray Downs 3, Murray Downs 2 v Manangatang 1.
Division 3: Murray Downs 4 v Racecourse 4, Tooleybuc 1 v Racecourse 3, Lake Boga 2 v Moulamein 2.
Division 4: Manangatang 2 v Swan Hill 3, Nyah District 2 v Murray Downs 5, Lake Boga 4 v Racecourse 5, Lake Boga 3 – bye.
Midweek Pennant
Round 13
Division 1: Murray Downs 1 v Racecourse 2, Racecourse 1 v Lake Boga 1, Swan Hill 1 v Murray Downs 2.
Division 2: Racecourse 3 v Swan Hill 2, Manangatang 1 v Lake Boga 2, Murray Downs 4 v Balranald 1, Tooleybuc 1 v Nyah District 1, Murray Downs 3 v Racecourse 4.
LADDERS
Saturday Pennant
Division 1
Murray Downs 1 – 118
Racecourse 1 – 113
Moulamein 1 – 78
Lake Boga 1 – 62
Swan Hill 1 – 52
Nyah District 1 – 9
Division 2
Murray Downs 2 – 106
Racecourse 2 – 102
Murray Downs 3 – 71
Balranald Ex Services 1 – 67
Manangatang 1 – 54
Swan Hill 2 – 32
Division 3
Racecourse 4 – 86
Murray Downs 4 – 81
Lake Boga 2 – 79
Racecourse 3 – 77
Tooleybuc 1 – 56
Moulamein 2 – 53
Division 4
Racecourse 5 – 90
Manangatang 2 – 90
Nyah District 2 – 86
Lake Boga 3 – 82
Swan Hill 3 – 46
Murray Downs 5 – 41
Lake Boga 4 – 35
Midweek Pennant
Division 1
Murray Downs 1 – 95
Racecourse 1 – 68
Murray Downs 2 – 65
Racecourse 2 – 46
Swan Hill 1 – 45
Lake Boga 1 – 41
Division 2
Racecourse 4 – 93
Lake Boga 2 – 82
Racecourse 3 – 76
Murray Downs 3 – 69
Tooleybuc 1 – 63
Swan Hill 2 – 54
Balranald Ex Services 1 – 50
Murray Downs 4 – 45
Manangatang 1 – 34
Nyah District 1 – 34
