Around the Greens

Tungamah played Corowa RSL who have led all season and again were victorious on the day. Defeating Tunga 62 to 55, Tungamah got one rink up and were happy to get within 8 shots.

Tunga played Swanpool in Preliminary Final at Wangaratta yesterday for the last chance to keep 2024 finals dream alive.

February 24 - Saturday A3’s: Preliminary Final at Wangaratta.

Tungamah took on Lavington, sorry, Lavington took on Tungamah and had a convincing 100 to 60 shot victory.

Lavington were defeated by a similar margin against Moira on the same green at Wang last week and they were out for redemption.

Tungamah were not competitive overall on the day. Regardless of this disappointing result Tungamah are proud to have had the success they did. To finish in the top four and make it to the Preliminary Final is a positive to reflect on.

A3s will be back next season, new players, new ideas, combined with returning players, positive attitude and loyal sponsors and local supporters.

February 24 - Saturday B2’s: Preliminary Final at YMGCR.

Now this is a different story with a positive ending, as the B2’s defeated Corowa Civic 54 to 48 and find themselves a contender in the Grand Final on Saturday against Wodonga.

An extremely strong display by Jeff Armstrong, Jack Driden, Robert “Bluey” Watt and Laurie Whinray 28 to 6 made this victory possible.

Tungamah Bowls Club is proud and pleased with your achievements and will be there to support you in your next game of bowls.

Thursday night: Practice was again positive, BBQ and bar active, members draw $100 was won by Kirra Dickens.

Congratulations to Dylan Sidebottom on making the Semi Final of Champ of Champs. He was defeated by Rob Bartell of Kiewa.

Farmers night this Friday, March 1: Always a popular annual event at Tungamah Bowls Club, local farmers their wives, partners and families come to support the club.

They try their hand at bowls again, revel in their harvest, talk about the new season, rainfall, new machinery and new varieties of seed available.

Tungamah is making moves toward rebuilding their aging clubhouse, with increased membership, supporters and functions such as the farmers night, all help progress this endeavour. Everyone is welcome to come on Friday night, BBQ, bar will be open and multi raffle to be drawn.

Yarrawonga Bowls

O&M champion of champions -

Congratulations to Club Champion Les Spencer on becoming the Ovens and Murray Champion last Sunday. A great effort and well deserved.

Midweek pennant results – (elimination/qualifying final).

Tuesday, February 20 - A1 played Wodonga at Corowa Civic and won by 20 shots with 2 rinks getting up.

The best winning rink of the day was that of; Michael Szabo, Stephen Day, Gary Murnane and Shane Maddox. They only played 19 ends as they could not be beaten overall so there was no need to play the last 2 ends.

By the 6th end they had not dropped an end and were 9-0 up.

Wodonga picked up winning 6 of the last 13 ends played but couldn’t get the numbers to catch up and Mick’s team won the game by 17 shots. Congratulations to A1 on getting the win to get them straight through to the Grand Final on Tuesday, March 5.

B2 played Chiltern at Corowa RSL and lost by 6 shots with just the 1 rink getting up.

The best rink of the day was that of; Sam Smith, Wayne Barnes, Brian Batty and Val Kennedy. It was a tight game right through to the 15th end and the score was 15-11 up.

The Chiltern team tried hard but couldn’t get off the 11 with Sam’s team winning the last 6 ends and getting the win by 15 shots.

Congratulations to Chiltern on their win and Yarra Bowls wish them well in the preliminary final.

This is the finish of pennant for the B2s. Congratulations to all players and emergencies that played throughout the season they did well to reach the finals.

Weekend pennant –

This Saturday is the Grand Final of weekend Pennant with the A2 team playing Wodonga; the venue was unknown when this report went in.

If they win this game they will have earnt their spot back into the A1’s next season. Good bowling to all.

Yarrawonga Bowls look forward to seeing plenty of spectators there to support the team.

Social bowls results –

Monday, February 19 - 2-4-2 - Winners – Mick Reilly and Joe Borg. Runners Up – Neil Hamilton and Kevin Inness. The jackpot was not claimed and will be carried over to Monday.

Twilight/barefoot bowls –

Thursday, February 29 - Barefoot Bowls. 6pm Sausage Sizzle for a 6.30pm start.

Next week’s social bowls –

Monday, March 4 - 2-4-2 with a 12.30pm start and names need to be down by 11am on the day.

To any members that are not well at the moment, the club wish you a speedy recovery.

To all, good bowling and stay hydrated.

YMGCR Bowls

Midweek Pennant Finals.

After having played Moira in the last home and away game of the season, the A2s found themselves in déjà vu land, playing Moira in their first final at the Wangaratta Bowls Club.

In a tensely fought game after the 63rd end scores were level; this meant each rink had to play an extra end to break the deadlock.

After the extra ends were played YMGCR came agonisingly close to winning, but unfortunately went down to Moira by the narrowest of margins: one solitary shot.

After 66 ends the final scores saw Moira 58 shots and 12 points to YMGCR 57 shots and 2 points. Rising ably to the challenge of playing finals were Chris Horne (L), Vicki Withers (2), Marcia McGrillen (3), and Allan Goudge (S), who accounted for the opposition 24 shots to Moira’s 16 shots. Congratulations to all who represented YMGCR in this final, they were Chris Horne, Vicki Withers, Marcia McGrillen, Allan Goudge, Lynne Baxter, Tony Durkin, Pam Dodman, Doddy Dodman, Cliff Morton, Cathy Spinks, Liliana Borwick and Danny McNeill.

Sincere thanks to those YMGCR fans who watched the game and gave their utmost support to the A2s.

While this is no doubt a frustrating result, the A2s had a season of which they can be justifiably proud. Well done A2s.

Wednesday Social Bowls.

16 players enjoyed the warm conditions on Wednesday, February 21 for Wednesday Social Bowls. The format was 2 games of three bowl pairs. The winners were two visitors from Broadford, Kevin Innes (S), and Rob Lockwood (L), who won their two games and finished with plus 20 shots.

Runners up were Bob Fiddes (S), and Neville Coleman (L), who won both their games with plus 12 shots.

The lucky number was won by Norm Windebank. The rolling jackpot finally went off and was won by Gavin Borwick and Kurt Bleckwehl; well done gents.

As the Bernie Bott Tournament is being held this week there will be no Social Bowls on Wednesday, February 28.

Weekend Pennant.

The A1s travelled to Rutherglen Bowling Club last Saturday, February 24 to play Corowa RSL in a sudden death final.

The scenarios were, win and play Wodonga in the Grand Final, lose and find themselves knocked out of the finals.

After an entertaining, and close game it was YMGCR who came out winners; YMGCR 71 shots and 14 points to Corowa RSL 57 shots and 4 points.

Leading the way and winning in a canter, were Laureen Smith (L), Ray Irvine (2), Rod Jones (3), and Troy Williams (S), who accounted for their opponents 23 shots to 11 shots.

Also winning well for YMGCR was the rink of Ian Febey (L), Michael Vaughan (2), Andy Lefevre (3), and Jim Lefevre (S), who won 19 shots to 13 shots.

A word of appreciation to Corowa RSL who had a terrific season and played the final in a tough, but sportsman like manner.

Thanks to all YMGCR fans who made the trip to Rutherglen and gave such great support to the A1s. Thank you again to the bus drivers, Les Balfour and Ray Brown.

The Grand Final will be played this Saturday, March 2, at Corowa Civic Bowling Club, commencing at 1.00 pm.

Club members would like to see as many YMGCR fans there as possible for what should be a great game.

Until next week, good bowling.