South West Bowling League - Ladies Div 1 - Brunswick 62 def Eaton Gold 51
BRUNSWICK
Thought I'd let you know that the Brunswick ladies have won the first division pennant flag, playing in the South west league. It is the first time they have won this since the inception of playing finals ( maybe about 11 years). Over the past two years, about 9 ladies have joined the club as novices and two of these ladies were a part of the winning pennant side. We also have a second division team as well with many of those novices filling places in that team too.
Every Monday during the pennant season we have been running training/ coaching sessions. They are not compulsory but many of our pennant players and newer bowlers have been coming and the results are speaking for themselves.
After 15 years of travelling to play at Mosman park, I made the decision to return to my roots, the club where I started playing bowls , at Brunswick. It's been a great transition for me, apart from the no travelling as often up the freeway , I've been able to impart much of the knowledge and skills to those who want to listen. Skills that I've acquired from the best in the business like former State coach , Therese Hastings and the many players I've had the privilege of playing with and against in the Premier League and State and over 60 events and squads and teams. Highlights of returning to the country were that I was able to play in Interleague and Interzone events and Country week. I had three new ladies in my Country week team, all three played awesome bowls over the week and had a great time too. Same was for me as a novice . I was taken under the wing of an experienced bowler in Freda Ietto and was exposed to playing in events outside my own club.
Country clubs have so much to offer and meeting up with new and old friends at Country week has been a highlight for me. Meeting players enjoying themselves away from the pressures of everyday life, like those in areas where there's no rain and farming is an everyday struggle.
We met some lovely girls from Trayning who had to return home prior to the singles as they were launching a children's book . Speaking to lots of ladies who mentioned how important it was that Mens Health initiative through bowls is playing a big part in the lives of those in the bush.
Linda Warburton
EASTERN - Boulder 5th-7th January 2024 AVON VALLEY
Skipper - K Wolfenden, M Siegert, S Manuel, A Hall
Third - T Meston, W Butler, B Clarke, G Ashworth
Second - M Nottle, P Gerdtz, C Coxon, M Tagliaferri
Lead - B Walsh, P Becker, N Wass, P Hart
RESERVES: D Hudson
MANAGER: D Hudson
SELECTOR: G Gregory
4 new skips and 8 changes for Avon will be interesting.
The biggest out being P Fleay, arguably the most important player for Avon over the last 10 years.
The inclusion of Clarke, Ashworth and Coxon brings talent and experience into their squad.
Will be hard to beat.
CENTRAL WHEATBELT
Skipper - A Ryan, B Smith, M Lancaster, D Miguel
Third - D Stratford, C White, W Maher, R Gobbart
Second - Q Davies, J O’Neil, G Whyte, G Giles
Lead - K Crogan, R Giles, B Wegner, N Miguel
RESERVES: R Pauley
MANAGER/SELECTOR: R Wood
Good to see Blake Smith back skipping along with Desi M. The back end looks solid but it’s the front end, especially those 2s that will make CW a real threat this year.
EAST AVON
Skipper - R Griffiths, G Main, D Thomson, W Fraser
Thirds - T Ryan, J Gimbel, A Mackin, T Cosgrove
Second - R Stokes, G Bradley, J Innes, A Paron
Lead - M Hudson, R Taylor, J Dalton, S Starling
RESERVES: G Ryan
MANAGER: S Mackin
SELECTOR: G Anderson
As usual a team that will be hard to beat. Rod Taylor on the mat is a good inclusion. Stinger, Main and Stokes are the players to watch with Gimbel, Cosgrove and Paron to watch out for, especially after the game.
GOLDFIELDS
Skipper - J Jarvis, D Dean, L Trow, J Kennedy
Third - J Bowler, S Binder, J Hooper, B Pascoe
Second - P Hayes, B Osmetti, P Clark, S Hill
Lead - R Cowcher, S Budnick, R Tane, R Rolton
RESERVES: N Argus
MANAGER: R Pascoe
SELECTOR: R Pascoe
Always at their best at home. Trow back skipping and talent across all lines. Not sure on the Boulder track so I wouldn’t like to play them on day 1.
SOUTH EASTERN
Skipper - G Vaughan, M France, A Sharp, A Smith
Third - M Currie, J Currie, B Alp, B Parker
Second - S Lunn, R Alderton, M Szczecinski, J Guerini
Lead - E Tenardi, S Crees, A Walker, D Butler
RESERVES: J Sheppard, K Vaughan, Z Parker
MANAGER: R Hayter
SELECTOR: P Barber
Their reserves would make most teams. The 8 carrying the chalk look the goods, but it is the leads of Tenardi, Crees, Walker and Butler that is their strongest line.
OVERALL
Kalgoorlie throws up other challenges and distractions that has been known to affect outcomes.
Avon will start red hot favourites with their recent victories.
Central Wheatbelt will influence the end result by taking some scalps.
East Avon know how to win and have the talent to do it, but for the Phantom it's South Easterns title to take. Last year was derailed by the Vaughan injury, so baring injury should win.
Good luck to all.
The Phantom
RESULTS
The drought was broken by the SEBL winning this years ILRR.12 years between victories,but worth the wait.A star studded lineup that rose to the challenge when pushed.Sharp and France were ruthless and everyone focused on the shield.They could dominate for a few years but the others aren’t far behind.CWBL pinched 3 rinks off Avon and pushed others while Goldfields also had their moments.Avon had their worst result for 15 years but will bounce back.
The Zone side looks solid and good to see Starling and Hart rewarded for several years of good form.
My sources inform me the record for wrongons,previously held by a Goomalling bowler was beaten by another local,WTF or is that UTF?
Well done the Boulder Bowling Club,the reports were glowing.
THE PHANTOM
SOUTHERN - 12th to 14th January @ Williams UPPER GREAT SOUTHERN SOUTH CENTRAL ARUNGA CENTRAL STIRLING SOUTH EAST COASTAL
C Williams, T Williams, D Barr, T Clark
J Fiegert, G Hulm, F Stone, S Wilson
P Marangoni, S Willis, K Seinor, B Guild
B Andrews, M Bratten, S McGrinn, M Colgan
RESERVES: K Baker, M McCrea
MANAGER/SELECTOR: B Rodgers GREAT SOUTHERN LOWER GREAT SOUTHERN NORTHERN - 5th to 7th January @ Geraldton BATAVIA RED
S Guidice-Nairn, M Ford, J Trotter, M Adams
J Leeson, P Leeson, I Carlhausen, W Glenister
B Preston, D Melling, R McAuliffe, G Cripps
B King, T O'Brien, K Elliot, R Attrill
MANAGER: T Koltasz
SELECTOR: T Ruedavey BATAVIA WHITE
W Jones, A Cragan, D Maver, S McAuley
P Hitchcock, V Knight, J Harvey, K Trotter
J Cukela, K Cross, G McLeary, N Bond
J Decastro, B Alford, P Johnston, B Marendaz
MANAGER: T Smythe
SELECTOR: G Preston CENTRAL MIDLANDS
G Jones, M Rodan, K Hasson, P Manning
B Manning, D McPherson, B Lang, N Reed
W Lines, D Jolly, S Hickieson, S Taylor
A Goulden, P Walsh, M Brooks, J Harris
MANAGER: C McNeil
SELECTOR: D McQueen CENTRAL WEST COASTAL
L Litchfield, G Cashmore, I James, B Emery
A Carlton, B Chambers, T Hausler, I Davies
M Collard, N Rowles, I Rennie, K McConnell
R Morcombe, G Lethlean, I Broad, H Stalker
MANAGER: T Skipworth
SELECTOR: G George MOORE DISTRICT
S Fewster, R Humphrey, P Gregory, S McLean
S Beckwith, P Fewster, G Heaseman, J McKay
S Donohue, J Kay, G Curry, P Heasman
J Thomas, P Sayer, T Cabassi, W Matthews
MANAGER: J Ryan
SELECTOR: A Ricci NORTH MIDLANDS
W Benton, C Wass, M Counsel, R Sutherland
B McGree, C Eva, G Bone, B Abbott
G Cosgrove, A Cosgrove, D Beachamp, B Hirsch
B Barbuto, W Counsel, G Maley, C McDonald
MANAGER: G Broun
SELECTOR: C Kikeros SOUTH WESTERN - 6th to 7th January @ Margaret River BLACKWOOD/LEEUWIN MURRAY DISTRICT 1
N. BRIERLEY, J. SOLLY, L. EDWARDS, P. COXON
B. GARRETT, B. COOTE, A. COWIE, W. McDONALD
G. DUNN, T. HYATT, B. McMAHEN, R. TYRRELL
R. TILLER, R. GUMBLETON, B. CHALWELL, S. ANDERSON
J TREWHELLA, G Steele, L. BIRCH, M. TREWHELLA MURRAY DISTRICT 2
B. STARBUCK, D. NAGLE, J. McCOOKE, B. DRAGE
B. BAKER, E Mulligan, G. ATKINS, M. ADAMS
M. SOFFE, A Danes, K. WHITE, D. HICKINGBOTTOM
C. WAIDE, J. HEWTON, N. BELLOTTI, I. BUTLER
I. BOWES, G. PEARSON, W. LANGBOURNE, M. MUNDY SOUTH WEST
6th April 23 - Just few high achievements this season from the Merredin Civic Bowling Club.
Firstly the Civic Ladies won the SEBL pennant also all League Champ of Champ events, in the fours D Heinrich,N Henderson,S Fitzgerald and C Stapely. In the pairs N Henderson and J Wolfenden and the singles was won by Toni Madigan and also husband Peter Madigan won the men’s Champ of Champ singles.
EASTERN - Quairading 6th to 8th January 2022 AVON VALLEY
P Fleay, K Wolfenden, N Wass, G Jones
C Schell, T Meston, R Waugh, W Butler
P Jones, M Siegert, M Nottle, P Becker
R Treasure, D Hudson, T Jones, P Hart
RESERVES: P Gerdtz
MANAGER: M Burges
SELECTOR: T Gerrard
- 6 changes but still formidable with some quality inclusions. The combination of old class mates Treasure and Hudson will be good to watch as will Nottle who has been dusted off to show us why he is still one of the best. Christopher Schell looks like he has been in the selectors pocket again to have a strong rink that will be tough to beat. These guys will again be around the mark.
CENTRAL WHEATBELT
M Lancaster, B Miller, R Pauley, K Furniss
A Ryan, D Miguel, M McCormack, R Smith
W Maher, D Stratford, A McLevie, K Crogan
G Whyte, S Klegg, Q Davies, N Miguel
RESERVES: T O'Connell, J O'Neill, S Lange
MANAGER: M Cooke
Paul Smith a noticeable out but Jubes is not a bad replacement. Good to see Desi suiting up after a spell on the sideline. The three reserves of O'Connell , O'Neill and Lange tell me the rest must be good to keep those guys on the bench.
EAST AVON
R Griffiths, S Bartlett, A Mackin, S Starling
G Main, J Gimbel, J Innes, M Hudson
D Thomson, B Taylor, P Bradley, G Bradley
W Fraser, M Crameri, R Stokes, A Thomson
RESERVES: T Cosgrove, J Ferguson
MANAGER: S Mackin
SELECTOR: G Anderson
East Avon look really solid with lots of proven performers. Stinger back skipping is a big inclusion and the depth with the seconds of Mackin, Innes, Bradley and Stokes could be the key to a podium finish. Will be keen to impress at home.
GOLDFIELDS
J Jarvis, P Kennedy, P Hayes, S Hill
J Edwards, C Weightman, B Salmon, R Cowcher
D Dean, P Beresford, J Hooper, J Unkovich
J Kennedy, B Osmetti, R Tane, R Rolton
RESERVES: M Priest
MANAGER: P Clarke
SELECTOR: P Clarke
Goldfields will miss Trow but still have plenty of talent in their line up. I like Cowcher back on the mat and Dean was good in the zone.
SOUTH EASTERN
G Vaughan, A Smith, S Sloan, J Shepherd
M Szcecinski, B Garbin, A Walker, B Alp
M France, B Price, D Hayter, E Tenardi
A Sharp, M Currie, S Cooper, S Crees
RESERVES: D Dutton, B Parker, Z Parker
MANAGER: G Alp
SELECTOR: P Barber
Best team on paper but it's on the green that it's played. Awesome back end combinations and good to see Shark back in control of a rink. Price and Crees were both outstanding in the zone victory and will be keen to see if they can repeat last year’s effort. Front end looks like a classy group as well. Hard to go past them as favourites for 2023.
OVERALL
Eastern zone won the RR last year not just because they were loaded with talent but because they played as one team not as individual rinks, something the Avon boys have had drilled into them for years.
This year it will be really close and although hard to go past perennial favourites Avon and home town advantage of East Avon.
I think South Eastern looks really strong so should get the job done.
The Phantom
SOUTHERN - UPPER GREAT SOUTHERN SOUTH CENTRAL ARUNGA
R Lockyer, H Rick, K O'Neill, J Hobson
M King, M Bennier, D Maynard, B Crisp
J Davey, B Browning, A Young, G Sabourne
T Adams, P Walker, K Baker, B Ashton
RESERVES: C Morton, A George CENTRAL STIRLING SOUTH EAST COASTAL
C Williams, T Williams, T Clark, S Wilson
J Fiegert, B Guild, K Senior, D Smith
G Hulm, L Goddard, D Barr, S Willis
M Bratten, M Stephens, T Young, M McCrea
RESERVE: G Henderson
MANAGER: B Rodgers
SELECTOR: W Vandenberghe GREAT SOUTHERN
W Holt, R Schinzig, W O'Halloran, J Flavel
M Wunnenberg, G Prowse, G Holmes, R Marinoni
M Schinzig, G Hosking, S Hughes, A Sheppard
J Cowie, C Russell, S Walsh, G Abbott
RESERVES: D Perrett, N Hosking, D Butler
MANAGER/SELECTOR: G Jose LOWER GREAT SOUTHERN
J Robertson, K Manton, A McFarlane, D Offer
J Davidson, P Garbelini, G Bain, K Crosby
C Bahr, A Spence, R Plant, B Holt
K McGregor, D Wright, L McGill, C Hitchcock
RESERVES: L Brown, S Brown NORTHERN - Dalwallinu
- Dalwallinu Bowling club will be hosting 2023 ILRR commencing Friday lunchtime as always the hospilitatly will be excellent, Dally is well known for its ability to keep the refreshments a plenty readily available with the inexperienced frequently over doing the hydration in Dalwallinu’s temperate climate with unforgettable repercussions new players are encouraged to be cautious.
After a quick review its clear to see all teams have introduced many new players with all squads sprinkled with the usual suspects, good luck to all participants, during the last 10 years Batavia Red have enjoyed the lions share of success winning 8 title with both Batavia White & Central West Coast saluting once each, the 2023 programme listed teams will all no doubt be keen to change the current trend and given conditions will be less than favourable for the Batavia squads, opportunity is for change is certainly at Dalwallinu in 2023.
The local boys from Centrals will enjoy the home ground and demand respect with plenty of Country all stars listed to play with Dally’s Jolly man the rink to watch, the teams appear to have been balanced slightly with local boys set to shine at home.
North Midlands will also enjoy the venue & conditions with plenty of local experience with all players coming out of the current pennant season full of confidence with Wes Benton another skipper in great form his rink will be definitely on the radar.
Central West Coast are always thereabouts and only need a few close games to fall their way and they will be right in it come Sunday lunchtime with the draw see them come home strong, wouldn’t be surprised to see Alfie’s rink enjoy success yet again not much said on his rink they let the bowls do the talking.
Moore Districts look to have the squad to give the shield a real shake, lots of talent and experience here with Gingin star Steve Fewster back in the bush a rink to watch after enjoying the bright lights of City competition, the round 2 clash with Alfie from CWC is a match not to miss.
Batavia squads appear to have been mixed up by the southerly sea-breeze, its rumoured team lists were blown out the door, several new faces appear in the team lists with new players to ILRR going to Dalwallinu to enjoy more sedate conditions ( no wind & it gets hot, M Ford is believed to be taking a second pair of shoes as his last visit saw his soles come off his new slippers)just need to contend with sunny Dally.
Both squads will highly anticipate the Rd 2 Derby with bragging rights the prize.
Reds rink of SGN, Ford, Walton, Adams looking to go back to back the foursome will need to start well with Rd 1 clash with S Beckwith a match to watch closely.
Whites skippers are all in form and looking forward to the challenge none more than Carnarvon’s John DeCastro with his rink Staffy, Harvs, Gav making their debut together another rink to be watched closely.
“The Knight”
PS - Don’t be surprised to see the final result come down to the Rd 5 clash of White & Moore being a decider.
BATAVIA RED
B King, T O'Brien, D Melling, K McConnell
S Giudice-Nairn, M Ford, M Walton, M Adams
K Cross, J Trotter, P Reudavey, M Thompson
J Leeson, P Leeson, I Carlshausen, W Glenister
RESERVES/MANAGER: T Koltasz
SELECTOR: T Reudavey BATAVIA WHITE
B Preston, P Johnson, R Roberts, N Bond
J DeCastro, S Horobin, J Harvey, G Denton
J Cukela, B Wright, P Walton, R Attrill
K Easton, J Mackay, G McLeary, G Cripps
RESERVES/MANAGER: T Koltasz
SELECTOR: G Ellis CENTRAL MIDLANDS
D Jolly, G Jones, K Hasson, J Harris
B Manning, D McPherson, M Brooks, N Reed
A Goulden, P Walsh, G Lehmann, D Jones
W Lines, P Manning, B Carter, R Holden
RESERVES: N Del Nero, D Parker
MANAGER: C McNeil
SELECTOR: D McQueen CENTRAL WEST COASTAL
M Fox, N Rowles, G Lyon, K McConnell
G Helliwell, I Broad, I James, T Brooks
A Carlton, B Chambers, M Collard, I Davies
R Morcambe, L Litchfield, G Lethlean, B Emery
RESERVES: A McKay, W Clatworthy
MANAGER: I James
SELECTOR: L Armstrong MOORE DISTRICT
S Donohoe, R Humfrey, G Curry, J Ryan
S Beckwith, P Fewster, P Bogan, A Ricci
S Fewster, P Sayers, R Reynolds, P Heasman
J Thomas, T Cabassi, M Sinclair, J Pausey
RESERVES: G Petrides, D Brisbane
MANAGER: K Street
SELECTOR: N Skoglan NORTH MIDLANDS
G Cosgrove, C Wass, B Abbott, R Sutherland
C McDonald, S Hill, B Cambell, W Sivyer
C Eva, B McGee, M Morrison, B Hirsch
W Benton, A Cosgrove, J Heal, T Haeusler
RESERVES: N Jones, L Isbister
MANAGER/SELECTOR: C Kikeros SOUTH WESTERN BLACKWOOD LEEUWIN MURRAY DISTRICT SOUTH WEST
RESULTS
INTER LEAGUE ROUND ROBIN 2022
EASTERN - York 7th to 9th January 2022 AVON VALLEY
J.Smith K.Wolfenden D.Grafton B.Minchin
A.Smith M.Seigert R.Waugh W.Butler
C.Schell N.Smith S.Manuel D.Hudson
P.Fleay A.Hall P.Jones K.Carr
RESERVES: L.Snooke G.Jones
MANAGER: T.Gerrard
SELECTOR: D.Kelly
Haydn Smith......never forgotten and not replaceable, but the addition of Nathan, Justin and Aaron is not a bad start. Look solid on paper and will like being at home. Becker and Kelly put out to pasture, which will drop the average age (and probably IQ)
CENTRAL WHEATBELT
P SMITH M McCORMACK J O,NEIL B WEGNAR
M LANCASTER W MAHER Q DAVIES J BEAGLEY
A RYAN D MIGUEL D STRATFORD S LANGE
G WHYTE B MILLAR T O,CONNELL C ANDERSON
MANAGER: M COOKE
SELECTOR: R WOOD
COACH: J LONGMUIR
Never underestimate this group. Ryan/Miguel, Lancaster/Jubes as good as any back end combinations on display.
EAST AVON
G. Main, M. Crameri, S. Wilton, W. Button
D. Thomson, J. Gimbel, A. Paron, S. Starling
B. Fraser, G. Keitel, T. Ryan, A. Thomson
H. Dixon, T. Cosgrove, R. Stokes, G. Bradley
Reserves: A. Mackin, C. Carter
Manager/Selector: G. Anderson
Always strong, Dixon to skip after being outstanding on the mat, well deserved. Thomson/Gimbel combination very strong, Button and Axle stand out as leads. The rink of Main looks unbeatable.
GOLDFIELDS
J. Edwards, R. Coucher, M. Priest, S. Hill
D. Dean, P. Beresford, J. Bowler, P. Gunner
J. Kennedy, R. Tane, B. Salmon, R. Rolton
L. Trow, B. Osmetti, J. Hooper, D. Jewitt
Reserve: K. Carrot
Manager/ Selector: N. Argus
Look solid with Trow going to skip and some very good thirds with Coucher and co. Watto and Pascoe will be missed.
SOUTH EASTERN
A. Smith, B. Alp, E. Tenardi, M. Szczecinski
M. France, B. Price, B. Parker, S. Crees
G. Vaughan, S. Cooper, D. Hayter, M. Beaton
A. Sharp, A. Walker, B. Garbin, D. Butler
Reserves: B. Alderton, D. Postans
Manager/ Selector: P.Hutton
Skippers read like a zone side. Smutty must have paid the selectors to get the players in front of him. Good to see Shark back playing, with talent galore in this group. No Currie will be a first for a while.
OVERALL
Last year was a thriller, and can't see York being any different. upsets may determine the outcome but hard to go past SEBL with their depth.
The Phantom
SOUTHERN - Kulin 7th to 9th January 2022 UPPER GREAT SOUTHERN SOUTH CENTRAL ARUNGA
G Biglin J Davey B Waddell G Sabourne
B Lockyer T Adams M Burgess K O’Neil
A Byers P Walker M Bennier C Browning
M King B Maynard C Morton B Crisp CENTRAL STIRLING SOUTH EAST COASTAL GREAT SOUTHERN
M Schinzig, G Hosking, S Hughes, A Shepherd
M Wunnenberg, G Prowse, M Parks, R Marinoni
J Cowie, M Cowie, G Holmes, G Abbott
G Jose, R Schinzig, Z Smith, D Buller
RESERVE: H Lubcke, M Davies
MANAGER/SELECTOR: N Hosking LOWER GREAT SOUTHERN NORTHERN @ Denison 7th to 9th January 2022 BATAVIA RED
J Leeson, J Trotter, I Carlhausen, W Glennister
S Guidice-Nairn, M Ford, M Walton, M Adam
B King, T O'Brien, A McAuliffe, T Koltasz
K Cross, P Leeson, D Melling, M Thompson
SELECTOR: J Lucas
BATAVIA WHITE
M Parker, J Cukela, B Wright, B Preston
D Maher, K Robertson, J DeCastro, K Easton
G Preston, P Reudavey, P Walton, G Cripps
V Knight, B Sweetman, G Crabb, R Attrill
RESERVES: I Cliff, R Johnson, K Trotter
SELECTOR: J Burnett CENTRAL MIDLANDS
D Jolly, S Hickleton, B Carter, P Manning
A Goulden, D Jones, D Parker, R Holden
G Jones, M Dodd, K Hasson, N delNero
B Manning, W Lines, K Carter, N Reed
RESERVES: S McAlpine, D Hartley CENTRAL WEST COASTAL
I Heliwell, I James, M Collard, I Davies
M Fox, G Lathlean, G Cashmore, K McConnell
A Carlton, B Chambers, A McKay, H Stalker
L Lichfield, I Broad, J Deaker, W Clatworthy
RESERVES: A Bean, N Rowles
MANAGER: A Bean
SELECTOR: L Armstrong MOORE DISTRICT NORTH MIDLANDS SOUTH WESTERN @ Dudley Park 8th and 9th January BLACKWOOD
C Velios, P Roberts, P Dodd, A King
J Conway, P Woods, R Divall, K Conway
F Ditri, T Eames, M Christofis, B Uren
M Waters, S Thompson, C Bolton, P Hampson
R Deall, K Ritson, A Taylor, S Barrett LEEUWIN
G Davis, W Coyle, G Bell, G Atkinson
M Mott, B Logan, S Keen, J Morson
A Drayton, K Proctor, G Dial, K Milentis
P Giralt, B Shehan, D Brice, M Head
O Rafferty, A Gordin, N Marlow, R Wilson MURRAY DISTRICT
M Simpson, J Solly, T Hyatt, M Trewhella
C Greenhalgh, B Garrett, E Apps, A Cowie
B Ball, R Bates, G Crisp, B Chalwell
B Starbuck, R Gumbleton, D Nagle, S Anderson
R Tiller, K Kay, J Trewhella, P Coxon SOUTH WEST
D Wilkinson, M Baker, D Carruthers, D Foster
S Pennington, B Gearing, C Joyce, L Brook
R Bowron, D Goddard, G Whyatt, G Twist
G Keep, I Cartledge, N Pain, P Clifford
M Walker, N Woods, I Pennington, M Spadaccini
RESULTS
Mullewa Golden Bowl
The running of the Mullewa Bowling Clubs premier open event, the Golden Bowl has been hailed a great success with the 2021 two day carnival attraction a quality fourteen of the capacity sixteen combinations just a week after the devastation of cyclone Seroja.
Mullewa Farm Supplies celebrated twenty years of sponsorship of the Mullewa Club and the Golden Bowl with owner Glenn Bryant delighted with 2021 edition which included support by Isuzu Geraldton and Bendigo Bank along with no less than fourteen other event sponsors.
The event which started in 1994 reached its 26th anniversary of its 27 year history with the 2020 event not proceeding due to the Covid lock down of competition with a full field of sixteen sides competing on a well prepared playing surface with the regions highest prize pool on offer.
The 2021 event recognised Dale Maver and Norm Cowan for their long time support and of the Golden Bowl. The Northampton legends have attended 25 and 22 years of the twenty six of the event.
The two day open tournament resulted in victory to Brad King, Jon Trotter, Lloyd Morgan and Nino Messina with a six match undefeated run with the quartet amassing a massive 61 shots up.
The victory was the fifth in succession for the Mullewa you of Messina and Morgan with the achievement possibly never to be repeated in years to come.
Second placing in a hotly contested conclusion where the composite quartet of Shane Guidice-Nairn, Geoff Malaspina, Richard Attrill and Warwick Glenister who like the winners claimed undefeated status over the weekend. The 41 shots up the only differential between the two high quality combinations.
Third placed where the Geraldton/Mullewa side of Peter Reudavey, Glenn Bryant, Demetri Christophorou and John Schagan who produced a wonderful result with the quartet recording four wins and a draw with Dale Maver, Wes Jones, Neville Simmons and Joe Criddle fourth with 4 wins.
The Mullewa Club continued its great history with the quality catering along with the well-orchestrated running of one of the regions most coveted events.
INTER LEAGUE ROUND ROBIN 2021
EASTERN - Merredin 8th to 10th January 2021 AVON VALLEY
H Smith, M Siegert, A Smith, B Minchin
C Schell, D Hudson, R Waugh, P Becker
P Jones, D Kelly, S Thompson, W Butler
K Wolfenden, A Hall, D Grafton, K Carr
RESERVES: N Wass, R Treasure
MANAGER: T Gerrard
SELECTOR: L Chitty CENTRAL WHEATBELT EAST AVON
S Starling, W Button, S Bartlett, G Main
P Innes, R Griffiths, M Crameri, D Thomson
D Buegge, S Wilton, J Gimbel, T Wilkins
H Dixon, G Keitel, A Paron, W Fraser
RESERVES: A Makin, A Scutter
MANAGER/SELECTOR: G Anderson GOLDFIELDS
D Dean, P Kennedy, J Bowler, P Gunner
J Edwards, R Pascoe, B Osmetti, G Watson
J Kennedy, P Beresford, B Salmon, B Pascoe
C Weightman, D Treen, L Trow, R Cowcher
RESERVE: N Argus, S Hill
MANAGER/SELECTOR: N Argus SOUTH EASTERN
B Alp, D Butler, M Szczecinski, S Cooper
A Sharp, D Postans, B Garbin, A Walker
M France, B Price, J Currie, A Chesson
G Vaughan, S Sloan, S Gregory, J Shepherd
5 talent laden sides will go to battle in Merredin 8th to 10th of January. These are arguably the best 5 side’s I’ve seen line up in my time playing this event East Avon Lots of talent and experience with o60’s champ Bill Fraser leading the charge. Players to watch (PTW). Stinger Griffiths playing 2 and Geoff Main both ooze class Silky Wilkins and Thomson round out 4 quality skips
Goldfields
A professional outfit under the guidance of Joe Kennedy PTW. Watson and Cowcher up front will be hard to beat, with Osmetti playing 2 after dominating last time round.
South Eastern
4 outstanding skippers,and unbelievably depth.Any side that can have Shark and Currie as 2s will be tough to beat. John is one of the best players ever to represent this zone. PTW Vaughan was a stand out in Zone ,as was Butler, playing 3 this
time round. France Sharp and Cooper worth a Squizz
Avon
Always competitive. Honk Schell back in is a good get along with Wayne Butler make up quite a few changes for Avon. PTW Hayden Smith is worth getting a front seat for, young guns Minchin and Carr may impress. Hudson May be their oldest but still one of their best.
Central Wheatbelt
Impressive line up with lots of experience. Capable of going the whole
way this year PTW Ant Ryan is a gun, Blake Smith with Desi M as his 3 with cause grief for the opposition. Usual suspects,Lancaster, Jubes and Smithy round out a good outfit
The Verdict
South Eastern......on rink wins
Good Bowling.
The Phantom
RESULTS
Review of Eastern Zone RR from the Phantom
The Eastern Zone Round Robin hosted by the Merredin BC was one of the most interesting and thrilling ever seen in this zone.
The weather and the conditions were tough, but so were the bowlers as draws and tight aggregates were common place.
Results saw the last round between East Avon and Avon a winner takes all result.
Avon limped into the final with consecutive aggregates of 4 shots and then a thrilling 1 shot win over Central Wheatbelt with the rink of H Smith picking up a 3 on the last end.
East Avon didn’t get everything easy but looked in better form.
But alas, the last end saw East Avon 3 shots up with the rinks of Jones v Fraser and Schell v Thompson each with 1 bowl to play and Avon holding 2 shots on each rink.
Thompson narrowly missed his shot and Jones didn’t need to play his last bowl.
Avon win by 1 shot, again.
So, the Phantom gets it wrong when he tipped the SEBL and by saying Hudson was Avon’s oldest player when it was Wolfenden.
Congrats to the Zone players selected for Busselton.
Eastern Zone Team
A Sharp. M France. G Keitel. K Carr
H Smith. C Schell. K Wolfenden. S Cooper
T Wilkins. D Thompson. D Miguel. P Innes
G Vaughan. P Smith. P Jones. A Chesson
W Fraser. G Main. D Dean. P Gunner
Res B Garbin, D Hudson
SOUTHERN - Gnowangerup 8th to 10th January 2021 UPPER GREAT SOUTHERN SOUTH CENTRAL ARUNGA CENTRAL STIRLING SOUTH EAST COASTAL GREAT SOUTHERN
M Schinzig, G Hosking, S Hughes, J Cowie
W Holt, M Cowie, M Reid, R Schinzig
M Wunnenberg, G Prowse, D Perrett, R Marinoni
G Jose, G Holmes jnr, S Walsh, D Buller LOWER GREAT SOUTHERN
M Mitchell, F Holt, R Plant, P Garbellini
J Sharp, J Robertson, A McFarlane, D Wright
K McGregor, J Meyers, H Waddell, Mark Pooley
J Davidson, D Bojcun, Graeme Bain, D Offer
RESERVES: A Spence, K Manton
MANAGER: L Dowdell
RESULTS
NORTHERN BATAVIA RED BATAVIA WHITE CENTRAL MIDLANDS CENTRAL WEST COASTAL MOORE DISTRICT NORTH MIDLANDS
RESULTS
SOUTH WESTERN BLACKWOOD LEEUWIN MURRAY DISTRICT SOUTH WEST
