Murray Downs
Due to the inclement weather last Thursday, social bowls were not played.
Members rostered for duty next week are Peter and Teresa Furnell.
A reminder of our Melbourne Cup tournament on Tuesday, November 5, which will be played under an any combination, three bowl triples, with three games of seven ends and includes sweeps being run throughout the day.
Please get your entries in to Dawne on 0402 020 996 or Carl on 0429 855 260, with entries to close at 5pm on Monday, November 4.
Lists are on the noticeboard for entry into the club championships, please do so by the Friday, November 15.
Both midweek and weekend pennants are going well with some wins and some losses, the main thing though is that everyone is getting out there and enjoying themselves.
Saturday pennant teams – October 26 – Round 3
Northern Valley Premier League
Team 1 v Kerang 1 at Kerang – R.Wilson, K.Rowe, R.Howard, J.Caldwell; R.Halligan, H.Whitford, M.Hollingworth, B.Lehmann; D.Caldwell, D.Griffin, G.McCaig, J.Thornton.
Murray Valley playing area
Division 1 – Team 2 v Nyah District at Murray Downs – K.Power, J.Wilson, D.Alderuccio, D.Uebergang; J.Boyd, K.Burrage, D.Fisher, K.O’Bree; D.Timmins, D.Barry, P.Furnell.
Division 2/3 – Team 3 v Lake Boga at Lake Boga – A.Bookham, Division 1 – Team 2 v Racecourse 2 at Murray Downs – K.Power, J.Wilson, D.Alderuccio, D.Uebergang; J.Boyd, K.Burrage, K.O’Bree, L.McPhee; P.Mangano, G.Robertson, C.McCaig, P.Furnell.
Division 2/3 – Team 3 v Lake Boga at Lake Boga – A.Bookham, D.Angus, N.Weir, P.Mangano; C.Parry, D.Holland, C.Rovere, C.McCaig; N.Martin, R.De Villiers, C.Fox, N.Brown.
Division 2/3 – Team 4 v Tooleybuc at Tooleybuc – N.Delmenico, M.Angus, B.Deighton, R.Smith; V.O’Bree, E.Lawry, L.Toomer, D.Deighton; B.McComb, M.Martin, M.Johnson, B.Butcher.
Racecourse
Congratulations to Helen Frame and Shane Domaille, who won the Murray Valley State Mixed Pairs last Sunday, defeating Kylie Gardner and Buck Lehmann – 15-14.
Jackpot bowls on Wednesday was won by Bryan Bice and Michael Grace, with two wins and +15 shots, while in second place, with one win and +12 shots, was Ian Lockhart, Tony Evans and Max Renney, while the jackpot winners, on a score of -12, were David Jonkers and Kevin Saville.
Night bowls’ numbers were up this week, with the winners being Tyson Donaczy, Bob Hovenden, Van Donaczy and Jack Keegan.
The new green is progressing well and we hope it will be finished next week – weather permitting, which is very exciting for our club.
Saturday pennant teams – October 26 – Round 3
Northern Valley Premier League
Team 1 v Cohuna Golf at Cohuna Golf – G.McIntosh, D.Jonkers, S.Domaille, K.Gardner; M.Holyoak, P.Loughran, DJ Weaver, G.Bennett; Norm Smith (Manager), G.McKissack, R.Wolfe, A.Taylor.
Murray Valley playing area
Division 1 – Team 2 v Moulamein 1 at Moulamein – B.Bice, D.McCarron (Manager), A.Lindsay, T.Evans; T.Wiseman, B.Horsburgh, A.Threadgold, J.Ford; Neville Smith, L.Taylor, K.Vivian, J.Beard.
Division 2/3 – Team 3 v Moulamein 2 at Moulamein – G.Bailey (Manager), G.Schack, D.Mitchell, R.Jones; R.Wardle, J.Wilcox, H.Van Der Veen, C.Power; I.Lockhart, R.Rust, K.Duthie, T.Ryan.
Division 2/3 – Team 4 v Manangatang 1 at Racecourse – C.Smith (Manager), M.Hooper, J.Threadgold, L.Roberts; V.Lindsay, F.Devereux, L.Lockhart, B.McIntosh; R.Schack, K.Bailey, N.Roberts, K.Roberts.
Division 4 – Team 5 v Nyah District 2 at Nyah District – K.Jenkins, C.Jenkins, B.Warren, M.Smith; L.Loats (Manager), K.Saville, G.Maher, K.Foott.
Midweek pennant teams – Tuesday, October 29 – Round 4
Division 1 – Team 1 v Murray Downs 2 at Racecourse – V.Lindsay, G.McIntosh, T.Wiseman, K.Roberts; A.Taylor, Norm Smith, M.Hooper, G.Bennett.
Division 1 – Team 2 v Swan Hill 1 at Swan Hill – C.Smith (Manager), P.Loughran, DJ Weaver, H.Frame; L.Taylor, Neville Smith, R.Schack, J.Ford.
Division 2 – Team 3 v Murray Downs 3 at Racecourse – L.Loats (Manager), K.Vivian, J.Threadgold, C.Power; K.Bailey, R.Rust, M.Smith, A.Lindsay.
Division 2 – Team 4 v Balranald 1 at Balranald – D.Doran (Manager), I.Lockhart, H.Van Der Veen, K.Jenkins; F.Devereux, T.Evans, C.Jenkins, E.Renney.
Swan Hill
Due to the windy conditions last Friday, numbers were down for Friday Frolic, however those that braved the wind still had a competitive and challenging social game, with our Beaumaris visitors enjoying another game with us.
The jackpot remains intact with all who play in the Friday Frolic game have a chance of taking home some bonus dollars, please get your entries in by 2.30pm and be ready for a 3pm start.
All are welcome and we look forward to socialising with both bowlers and non-bowlers in the clubhouse for happy hour drinks, snacks and Mick’s raffles after the game.
Last Saturday saw some very close results in Division 1 and 2 against Moulamein’s Division 1’s and 2’s surprisingly, even though Division 1 only lost by six shots overall and Division 2 finished seven shots down over the three rinks, with Barrie Husson’s rink was the only winning rink.
This Saturday, Swan Hill 1 will head down to Lake Boga for the usual challenging match, while Division 2 will be off to an early start, travelling into NSW to do battle with Balranald – may both teams come home smiling.
Tuesday midweek pennant was a most successful day for the Swan Hill 1 team, winning both rinks against Murray Downs 1.
J.Husson, W.King, G.Clark and B.Hill defeated J.Wilson’s team by 12 shots, while B.Quaife’s rink came from behind in the first half of the game to defeat K.Rowe’s rink by five shots.
Racecourse 3 were too good for Swan Hill’s second side, who are yet to record a win even though some games have been close.
Next Tuesday, Division 1 plays at home against Racecourse 2, while Swan Hill 2 heads north to Manangatang, best of luck to both teams.
Swan Hill Bowls Club’s Cup Day event notice is on the board, please put your names on the sheet if you plan on attending to assist with catering.
Another date to take note of is the bowls club’s Christmas party after bowls on Saturday, December 14, with more details to follow later.
Our bowlers have commenced playing their A grade singles games so please keep your games up to do date.
Congratulations to B.Quaife, L.Tompsett and S.Tompsett on their win at Manangatang’s tournament last Sunday.
This Sunday, October 27, the men’s and ladies state triples will be held at the Swan Hill Bowls Club, from 9.30am.
Swan Hill have three ladies competing in composite teams, all the best to all players.
Saturday pennant teams – October 26 – Round 3
Division 1 – Team 1 v Lake Boga 1 at Lake Boga. B.Husson (Manger), G.Scandolera, J.Husson, O.Lewis; B.Quaife, V.Plumridge, R.Shields, B.Richardson; F.Jacka, A.Shields, Z.Oliver, W.King.
Division 2 – Team 2 v Balranald 1 at Balranald – G.Clark, R.Poole, F.Burge, R.Dorigo; J.Thompson (Manager) A.Hill, L.Tompsett, R.Fields; M.Balchin, S.Tompsett, S.Meehan. B.Dickenson.
Lake Boga
Midweek pennant Division 1 and 2 teams both won this week, with Marie O’Meara’s team having a draw, while the team skippered by Robyn Jolley finished five shots up in division 1.
In Division 2, the team skippered by Shirley Swan had a close game with a three shot win, with Jeanie Leeches team having a large win by 14 shots.
Saturday pennants Division 1 game against Nyah District saw Danny Kelly’s rink the only one to secure victory with a three shot win, with Lake Boga going down by 33 shots overall.
Division 2/3 against Manangatang saw Lake Boga lose by eight shots across the three rinks in a close game all day.
Our Division 4, team 2 defeated Nyah District, with Shirley Swan’s team winning by six shots and Allan Treble’s team going down by one shot, giving them an overall win by five shots, while our Division 4, team 1 lost to Racecourse by 19 shots.
Social bowls on Wednesday saw Danny Kelly, Janet Hamill, Jeanie Leach and Barbara Davies win with a draw and a win of plus 13.
The runners-up were Ian Ross, Nola Bruton, Leigh Kingsbury and Lyn Maher with a draw also, but only winning their second game by five shots.
Thanks to all the members that helped out at the working bee last Monday, the greens are looking a treat.
A reminder that barefoot bowls starts on Thursday next week.
If you would like to learn how to play and have a social night out, please give Nola a call on 0427 372 484, with entries either as a single or if you have a group of four friends, you will be made most welcome.
The club will be holding their annual Melbourne Cup Day luncheon, with all welcome to attend – please bring a salad as the club will supply the meat,
Please contact Nola on 0427 372 484.
Saturday pennant teams – October 26 – Round 3
Division 1 – Team 1 v Murray Downs 1 at Lake Boga – K.Hamill, R.Atkinson, I.Ross, J.McCormack; D.Kelly, T.Haw, F.Maquire, B.Smith; L.Swan, W.Wright, D.Condy, H.Jobling.
Division 2/3 – Team 2 v Murray Downs 3 at Lake Boga – G.Davies, R.Jolley, N.Hender, J.Hamill; R.Dewhurst, M.O’Meara, R.Leach, M.Parsons; K.Kendall, M.Lord, L.Kingsbury, L.Dewhurst.
Division 4 – Team 3 v Murray Downs 5 at Lake Boga – A.Jobling, K.Anderson, J.Walker, B.Davies; J.Leach, A.Treble, N.Davis, L.Grey.
Division 4 – Team 4 v Manangatang at Manangatang – J.Pye, Jill Pye, B.Fowles, L.Maher; S.Swan, N.Bruton J.Robertson, R.Bruton.
Tooleybuc
Last Saturday Tooleybuc travelled to NSW neighbours Balranald and while all rinks were right in it at the break, Balranald proved too strong, winning two out of the three rinks and by nine shots overall, with T.Armstrong’s team winning by nine shots to be our winning rink.
Let’s see a much improved effort on Saturday to get a win as we host Murray Downs 4.
Our midweek pennant team this week again had a very close game, eventually going down to ladder leaders Murray Downs 4 by one shot.
D.Adams’ rink battled hard all game to come from behind and in the end the team had a draw, while T.Armstrong’s rink was more closely matched with their opponents throughout the game and was all level going into the final end.
Some great bowls were played with the lead changing often, however the Tooleybuc team went down by one shot.
Next week Tooleybuc will play Lake Boga at home.
The Murray Valley state triples will be played this Sunday at the Swan Hill Bowls Club, good luck to our Tooleybuc ladies T.Armstrong, P.Gardner and D.Adams who will be representing Tooleybuc on the day.
Saturday pennant team – October 26 – Round 3
Division 2/3 – Team 1 v Murray Downs 4 at Tooleybuc – A.Smith, K.Smith, S.Blandthorn, D.Adams; A.Adams, P.Gardner, E.Borchard, B.Smith; T.Armstrong, J.Armstrong, S.Blandthorn, M.Grace.
Midweek pennant teams – Tuesday, October 29 – Round 4
Division 2 – Team 1 v Lake Boga 2 at Tooleybuc – T.Armstrong, A.Smith, K.Smith, M.Grace; D.Adams, P.Gardner, E.Borchard, W.Hazlett.
MVPA
Helen Frame and Shane Domaille (Racecourse) won their first title in the State Mixed Pairs last Sunday, defeating Kylie Gardner and Buck Lehmann.
The State Triples will be played at the Swan Hill Bowling Club this Sunday, with players needing to be at the club by 9am for a 9.30am start, with all games being of 18 ends.
Women’s draw
Round 1 – L.Tompsett v K.Gardner; K.Evans v J.Wilson. T.Armstrong – Bye.
Men’s draw
Round 1 – R.Halligan v N.Smith; R.Wilson v M.Stephens.
Saturday pennant results – October 18 – Round 2
Northern Valley Premier League
Kerang 1 10/70 def. Racecourse 1 2/61, Barham 1 11/74 def. Murray Downs 1 1/59, Cohuna Golf 1 12/92 def. Kerang Golf 1 0/57.
Murray Valley playing area
Division 1 – Moulamein 1 10/75 def. Swan Hill 1 2/69, Nyah District 1 10/84 def. Lake Boga 1 2/51, Murray Downs 2 10/75 def. Racecourse 2 2/66.
Division 2/3 – Racecourse 4 12/72 def. Murray Downs 4 0/61, Manangatang 1 11/70 def. Lake Boga 2 1/62, Balranald Ex. Services 1 10/71 def. Tooleybuc 1 2/62, Moulamein 2 12/78 def. Swan Hill 2 0/71, Murray Downs 3 10/69 def. Racecourse 3 2/61.
Division 4 – Lake Boga 4 10/48 def. Nyah District 2 0/41, Racecourse 5 10/56 def. Lake Boga 3 0/37, Manangatang 2 def. Murray Downs 5 (forfeit).
Saturday pennant fixture – October 26 – Round 3
Northern Valley Premier League
Kerang 1 v Murray Downs 1, Cohuna Golf 1 v Racecourse 1, Barham 1 v Kerang Golf 1.
Murray Valley playing area
Division 1 – Moulamein 1 v Racecourse 2, Lake Boga 1 v Swan Hill 1, Murray Downs 2 v Nyah District 1.
Division 2/3 – Moulamein 2 v Racecourse 3, Tooleybuc 1 v Murray Downs 4, Balranald Ex Services 1 v Swan Hill 2, Racecourse 4 v Manangatang 1, Lake Boga 2 v Murray Downs 3.
Division 4 – Manangatang 2 v Lake Boga 4, Nyah District 2 v Racecourse 5, Lake Boga 3 v Murray Downs 5.
Midweek pennant results – Tuesday, October 22 – Round 3
Division 1 – Swan Hill 1 10/51 def. Murray Downs 1 0/34, Racecourse 2 8/47 def. Racecourse 1 2/45, Lake Boga 1 9/47 def. Murray Downs 2 1/42.
Division 2 – Lake Boga 2 10/54 def. Balranald Ex. Services 1 0/37, Murray Downs 3 10/69 def. Nyah District 1 0/26, Murray Downs 4 9/44 def. Tooleybuc 1 1/43, Racecourse 3 10/58 def. Swan Hill 2 0/38, Racecourse 4 10/57 def. Manangatang 1 0/28.
Midweek pennant fixture – Tuesday, October 29 – Round 4
Division 1 – Murray Downs 1 v Lake Boga 1, Racecourse 1 v Murray Downs 2, Swan Hill 1 v Racecourse 2.
Division 2 – Racecourse 3 v Murray Downs 3, Balranald Ex. Services 1 v Racecourse 4, Murray Downs 4 v Nyah District 1, Tooleybuc 1 v Lake Boga 2, Manangatang 1 v Swan Hill 2.
LADDERS
Saturday pennant – Round 2
Northern Valley Premier League
Cohuna Golf 1 – 22
Kerang 1 -18
Barham 1 – 13
Racecourse 1 – 12
Kerang Golf 1 – 4
Murray Downs 1 – 3
Murray Valley playing area
Division 1
Murray Downs 2 – 20
Moulamein 1 – 20
Swan Hill 1 – 14
Nyah District 1 – 12
Lake Boga 1 – 4
Racecourse 2 – 2
Division 2/3
Balranald Ex. Services 1 – 22
Racecourse 4 – 22
Racecourse 3 – 13
Murray Downs 3 – 13
Manangatang 1 – 12
Moulamein 2 – 12
Lake Boga 2 – 10
Swan Hill 2 – 9
Tooleybuc 1 – 4
Murray Downs 4 – 3
Division 4
Manangatang 2 – 20
Murray Downs 5 – 10
Lake Boga 3 – 10
Racecourse 5 – 10
Lake Boga 4 – 8
Nyah District 2 – 2
Midweek pennant – Round 3
Murray Valley playing area
Division 1
Racecourse 2 – 26
Murray Downs 1 – 20
Swan Hill 1 – 19
Lake Boga 1 – 13
Racecourse 1 – 11
Murray Downs 2 – 1
Division 2
Murray Downs 4 – 27
Murray Downs 3 – 26
Racecourse 4 – 22
Racecourse 3 – 19
Nyah District 1 – 18
Lake Boga 2 – 12
Manangatang 1 – 11
Tooleybuc 1 – 8
Balranald Ex. Services 1 – 5
Swan Hill 2 – 2
