Quinns Rocks
Trevor Hines, Anthony Burrows, Derek Richmond, Steve O'Neill
Lawrence Johnson, Glenn Mountford, Neville Costello, Shane Smith
Steve Cavanagh, Christopher Bartle, Peter Morgan, Hugh Ward
Peter Wilson, Scott Richmond, Rohan Cantrill, Warrick Ferris INS: Burrows OUTS: Dean
Wanneroo
Stuart Binnie, Noel Davey, Martin Nievelstein, David Triffitt
Gary McKenner, Glen Jack, Robert Burns, Kingsley Toster
Neil Williams, Gareth Hughes, Derek Griffin, David Anderson
Gregory Sarich, Harold Whitman, Eckhard Widermanski, Pieter Geus INS: Binnie, Rayner OUTS: Bryson, McKenner
Both these sides are licking their wounds after Round 3 defeats, but at 2–1 apiece, they still sit comfortably in the early mix. Consider this one a duel for northern bragging rights. Hugh Ward — who’s apparently auditioning for the next VB commercial — will be hoping his newfound fame doesn’t distract from the task at hand. Alongside his battle partner, “Rumbling, Tumblin Smith,” who’s still rolling thunder from last season, the Quinns army should hold their home fortress strong.
Yanchep
Chris Roe, Colin Morfitt, Tamara Arnold, Callum Arnold
Wayne Evans, Stephen Hyde, Anthony Passeretto, Daniel Hartzer
Russell Drury, John O'Brien, Damian Deegan, Patrick Daley
Neil Cank, Mark Jones, David Hitchman, Chris Street INS: Morfitt OUTS: Smith
Sorrento split their weekend — losing at home, winning away — leaving fans wondering which version will turn up this round. They host a Yanchep side riding high after two dominant home performances.
The visitors are fired up, led by their main man Hartzer, who’s been tossing bowls like dragon fire. Sorrento are seasoned veterans, but Yanchep’s momentum could prove too strong. This could be the upset of the round.
Yanchep 5.5-2.5
Mount Lawley v Warwick
Mount Lawley
John Fielding, Ian Watt, Laurence Kelly, Andrew Jones
Denham Delmore, Mark Glasson, Keith Scott, Enda Munnelly
Janice Miles, Mick Palumbo, Stephen Connell, Michael Erceg
Peter Callison, Lisa Bowden, David Morris, Carmelo Lenzo INS: No change OUTS:
Warwick
Wayne Wyatt, Andrew Dixon, Raymond Loran, Glenn Yabuka
Dean Herbert, Stuart Hutchinson, Clive Boyle, Geoffrey Hinge
Andrew Howitt, Colin Shier, Graeme Smith, Sean Wright
Heath Berryman, Bernie McNamara, Allan Hornby, Ivan Sparrowhawk INS: Yabuka OUTS: Willett
The Mounters return to the Mounting Yard after being ambushed by the newly promoted Ellenbrook. They now face the undefeated ladder leaders, Warwick — the realm’s current kings.
Are Warwick true title contenders or just early-season pretenders? The Maggies will need to find their wings fast if they want to compete in this game or they will be Moun... Sean Wright’s rink has been slicing through opponents like Jaime Lannister in his prime, but expect a fierce home response.
The battle of the newly promoted clubs. Morley are yet to notch a win (0–3), while Ellenbrook shocked the division last week by toppling the Mounters.
No skip in this matchup has managed two wins yet, so someone’s luck is about to change. Ellenbrook look the more confident outfit and should continue their rise up the table.
Ellenbrook 6-2
Bassendean v Cambridge
Bassendean
Saffronne Alden, Phillip Hutchinson, Wayne Davidson, John Holman
Gregory Sadler, Nolan Hall, Geoffrey Malaspina, Neil Strachan
Norman Kirkup, Shane Colegate, Joel Hitchcock, Butch Dinnison
Jovan Krstic, Nick Pleasance, David Snelgar, Grant Stokes INS: Alden, Hutchinson, Kirkup, Colegate, Krstic, Snelgar OUTS: Holman, Blade, Sheppard, Zorich, Colegate, Ekholm
Cambridge
Andrew Ness, Clifford Wooldridge, David Sladen, Peter Easom
Keith Granger, Wallace Manning, David Foulsham, Garry Hawkes
Edward Leahy, Mark James, David Phillips, Geoffrey Jones
Robert Gauntlett, Nicholas Parker, Phillip McShane, Neil Bolton INS: Manning, Phillips OUTS: Lofthouse, Buckley
And finally, the Knights of Cambridge ride into the Lions’ Den — though their armour’s looking a little dented after three straight defeats. Basso roared back to life last weekend after a horror loss to Yanchep, and they’ll be keen to keep the momentum rolling.
Basso to defend their home turf, sending the visitors back to their stable winless and wondering what’s gone wrong.
