Message from the greens – a beaut morning
IT is good to be back in this week when we celebrate all things good about our “one and free” country after last week’s results were “unavailable” – or was it that I got side-tracked – when I was leaving the club last week.
Our Sunday Combo Bowls AGM was “a distraction” – well at least that’s my excuse!
The 2022 Committee remains the same as previous – President Tom Gray, Vice President Graham Ross, Secretary Pete Ruzans, Treasurer Bryan O’sullivan, Committee – Gary Huggins, Phil Knight, Mike Twohill, Mel Giddings, Gordon Scott and Peter Bennison.
With most of the restrictions now lifted, we should see a better year ahead and the Committee is looking at what may be possible as the year progresses.
Last Sundy 37 keen bowlers rolled up on the perfectly manicured green at the City patch, basking in the beaut Sundy morning, knowing this was the best place to be.
Sue Mcauley, Peter Bennison, Pete Ruzans d Renato Gazzola, Beryl Scott, Bryan O’sullivan.
A ‘bought’ player traveling from Benora Point to join team O’sullivan. Not a full-time bowler, he took some time to adapt to the green but under the guidance of the skip, managed to hold his own. Bryan, Renato and Beryl accumulated points with many well played shots, however they faulted on the last couple of ends allowing Pete and his side to claw out the win. In a very close game where each team won eight ends, the victors won 18-16.
Leo Balstrad, Julie Brown, Matt Quill d Paul Martin, Frank Armstrong and Cathy Edwards
It was the battle of the leads – Leo not “swinging” this week and Paul in his first roll of the year. Cathy, a new member of the squad showed Matt a thing or three, but the match-hardened “quill” proved effort and consistency pays off. Julie and Frank played well but went down 11-9 in a tense match.
Ron Morrison, Karen Greenhalge, Col Cottee d John Kennedy, Gaye Cottee and Eric Satchell.
John Kennedy – most will know the name, but this John is still making his way to fame and fortune. He along with Gaye and Eric were facing what could be described as a strong combination and that’s how it panned out. Col, showing he will not be easily beaten, led his side to a comfortable win with an average of two shots per end.
Sue Armstrong, Helen Emblem, Peter Sinclair d Ron Mcauley, Chris Strojny and Kevin Scott.
Kevin Scott is used to winning; Peter Sinclair, who really enjoys his day on the green is used to bowling very well. There was not much in it for either side in the early parts – 9-8 for Pete’s team at end 11 – however, as it happens, a five-shot end on 12 was enough to take the heart from team Kevin. They competed hard but getting back a five shot deficit is not easy and Sue, Helen, and Peter finished with a flourish for a 20-12 win.
Shirley Marchant, Allan Stratford, Col Dover d Shirley Marchant, Cheryl Storch, Ruby Stockings.
Shirley was given the task of “swinging”. By her performance, she actually found it quite enjoyable! In another close encounter, at least until end 11, Ruby’s side was ahead by one but Col and Allan decided to up their game – and probably gifted the swinger more – scoring two-shot ends over the final four to wrap it up 17-11.
Gordon Lummis and Trish Gosper 17 d Gary Huggins and Mike Twohill 14.
Gary and Mike as a team? I guess all it takes is to be consistent throughout. At end 11 they were four shots to the good but the bowls stopped rolling under pressure applied by Gordon and Trish They scored nine times through the final five ends and paid to Gary and Mike. “What might have been” they said as the walls came tumbling down!
Doc Livingston and Roger Shirwin 17 d Steve Kelly and Gordon
Scott 8
Two ‘young’ guns combined! On paper one would have backed Doc and Roger against Steve and Gordon and they did not disappoint. Both teams played consistently over the first 10 ends until a flash of brilliant bowling gifted the young guns six shots on the next and they stepped through the final few ends.
Winners – Ron Morrison, Karen Greenhalge and Col Cottee with 25 points.
Runners up – Doc Livingston and Roger Shirwin with 19 points.
Resters – Sue Mcauley, Paul Martin, Julie Brown, Matt Quin, Ron Mcauley, and Cheryl Storch. Bowler of the Year – early days, but so far we have Helen Emblem, Doc Livingston, Pete Ruzans and Allan Stratford on 6 points followed by Gaye Cottee, Gordon Lummis, Roger Shirwin and Peter Sinclair on 5.
Note – this Sunday is a “rest day” as Dubbo City Bowlo are hosting an event, so Sundy February 6 will be a no bowls morning for us.