With the arrival of visiting bowlers marking the change of season, Monday’s self-selected triples kicked off with some competitive matches and strong performances.
While the green wasn’t full, the games delivered plenty of action. Merle Elphinstone, Isobel Wheeler, and Robyn Stitt emerged victorious against Sugar Brunker, Graeme Read, and Kennedy Whitton. Other matches saw Maureen and Rob Hyde defeat Frank Farrugia, Bob Dykstra, and Neil Chittenden, while Joe Paynting and Neil Chittenden claimed a win over Alby Vigar and Dennis Maddely.
Tuesday’s winners were decided on rink four, where Jack Stamp, Gavin Charles, and Bob Dykstra overcame Maree Brunker, Steve Roome, and Dennis Maddely.
Elsewhere, John Hayson, George Tartaglia, and Maureen Hyde defeated Neil Chittenden, Graham Smith, and Jenny Lonie. Andy and Gwenda Lydom, along with Greg Pemroke and Ron Hyde, also notched a win over Merle Elphinstone, Shirley Smith, Sue Shearing, and Andrew Lonie.
The jackpot continues to roll over for another week, keeping anticipation high for the next round.
Tuesday afternoon's final of the Mixed Triples was a crowd-pleaser. Allan Rolfe’s team—joined by Laurie Land and Penny Warren—held an early lead but saw it slip away with six consecutive ends lost, levelling the match by the final end. In a nail-biting finish, bowl-for-bowl, Rolfe’s team regained the upper hand to defeat Robyn Stitt, Margaret Wilson, and Mark Drummond by two shots.
Sunday saw four triples matches and one pairs game played. Winners of the day were Maree Brunker, Jim Steele, and Kennedy Whitton, who triumphed over John Hayson, Isobel Wheeler, and Pat Tracey.
The Men’s District Purple Pennant will be played this weekend across Wangaratta and BBC. Best of luck to all our local bowlers taking part—spectators are encouraged to head down and support the teams and enjoy some top-tier competition.
The season is in full swing, and with visitors joining the greens, the competition is only getting better.
Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren
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