Around the Greens

Club Mulwala shots 39, points 0 to Myrtleford shots 68, points 14. The team is now sitting 2nd on the ladder and looking for a win against Moira at home next game.

A3s went to Rutherglen last game and devastatingly lost the last end of all three rinks. Rutherglen shots 60 points 14 to Club Mulwala shots 51, points 0.

It was a win the team felt they should have taken home, now sitting 6th on the ladder. The team plays Wodonga at home next game.

B2s played local rivals Yarrawonga at home, just losing. Yarrawonga shots 63, points 12. Club Mulwala shots 60, points 2. The team is now sitting 3rd on the ladder and plays Commercial Club in Albury next game.

Weekend Pennant - Both sides played at home on Saturday, resulting in two great wins.

A4s defeated Mansfield by a massive, shots 106, points 18 to Myrtleford shots 61, points 0; winning all rinks on the day.

The team is now sitting 1st on the ladder with a great percentage. Playing against local rivals Yarrawonga next game.

B2s defeated Beechworth and are also are sitting 1st on the ladder. Club Mulwala shots 58, points 12 to Beechworth shots 43, points 2. The team is also playing against Yarrawonga next game.

The day is sure to be full of great sportsmanship and extremely competitive bowling.

21UP Championship - Kay Smith to play Mel Garth in the Grand Final. Mal Beer won the 21UP Grand Final against Robo Lockwood.

Club championships - Games begin this week. The Ladies and Men’s winners of this will go onto represent ClubMulwala Bowls at the Ovens and Murray League Championships.

Pennant Training - Training is held each Thursday from 2pm. All pennant players are urged to attend. This is a great opportunity to seek advice and refine your bowling skills, Geoff, Club Mulwala’s coach is available at the session for advice and skill training.

Saturday morning competition - During the pennant season a bowls game is held each Saturday morning from 9.30am. This ensures every player who has made the commitment to playing in the pennant season will get a game every week.

Geoff Mitchell, the clubs coach is running the Saturday morning matches at ClubMulwala. The competition is also ideal for bowlers who do not want to travel to play, or do not like playing bowls on a hot Saturday afternoon.

Winning players take home ClubMulwala vouchers and cash. The matches are a great opportunity for the clubs’ players to increase their skills and hopefully impress the selection committee.

Please have your name on the players list by Friday afternoon to ensure a game.

Social news - Dinner at the Yarrawonga Hotel on Sunday, November 17. Come along and enjoy a great evening at one of the club sponsors.

A sheet is on the noticeboard to place your name on to attend. Contact Jan for any further details on 0417 139 256.

YMGCR Bowls

Midweek Pennant

It was a very satisfying win for the A1s last Tuesday when they played host to the team from the end of Belmore St. The final scores were: YMGCR 66 shots and 12 points to Yarrawonga 45 shots and 2 points.

Anchoring this fine win were Rhonda Irvine (L), Chris Horne (2), Greg Green (3), and Ian Brimblecombe (S), who won 25 shots to Yarrawonga 8 shots.

The A1s are now in 5th place on the ladder, and next week travel to Corowa Civic.

The A2s hosted St. James and came away convincing winners, YMGCR 80 shots and 14 points to St. James 42 shots and 0 Points.

Blazing the trail for the win was the rink of Sue Evans (L), Doug McTier (2), Vic Brincat (3), and Ian Keat (S), who put their opponents to the sword 36 shots to St.James 15 shots.

The A2s are now in 4th place on the ladder and next week journey to Wodonga.

Wednesday social bowls

Last Wednesday’s fine and warm spring weather saw 34 bowlers shape up for Nominated Pairs.

In first place sharing $130 and a drink card each were Greg Green and Andy Lefevre. In second place and sharing $70 was the team of Peter Lidgerwood, Kerry Kinnane, and John Bell who made up a rink of triples, due to uneven entry numbers.

The losing rink consolation prize went to Allan Goudge and Doug Wheeler who shared $40. The first lucky number prize went to Peter Lidgerwood who pocketed $30, and the second lucky number went to Col Withers who collected $20.

Just a reminder that single entries are still welcome, as are visitors from surrounding clubs and further afield.

Visitors and single entries please include a contact telephone number next to your name on the entry sheet at the bowls office.

Weekend pennant

The A1s played their third away game in the first four rounds last Saturday when they made the trip to Corowa RSL, who should prove to be a strong contender for finals.

After the 84th end was played, it was YMGCR 63 shots and 2 points to Corowa RSL 79 shots and 16 points.

Those valuable 2 points were brought home to YMGCR by Chris Horne (L), Bill Jenkins (2), Anne Miles (3), and Ian Brimblecombe (S), who won their rink 23 shots to Corowa RSL 14 shots.

The A1s are now in 6th place and this week play host to Wangaratta.

The A3s entertained Bright at YMGCR and won convincingly; YMGCR 104 shots and 16 points to Bright 64 shots and 2 points.

Trouncing the Autumn Leaves convincingly were Les Wilson (L), Vic Brincat (2), Ian Keat (3), and Neil Loveridge (S), who won 32 shots to Bright 9 shots.

The A3s are in 4th place on the ladder and next week travel to Beechworth.

The A5s entertained Yackandandah at YMGCR and won well. YMGCR 61 shots and 12 points to Yackandandah 49 shots and 2 points.

Winning in great style was the rink of Lynne Baxter (L), Jodi Powell (2), Gavin Borwick (3), and Ron Lamson (S), who bested their opposition 23 shots to Yackandandah 14 shots.

The A5s next journey to Wangaratta and are currently in 5th place on the ladder.

Bloke’s Day on Oaks Day

Next week the club will provide a report on all the action from Bloke’s Day, the annual YMGCR fundraiser for Prostate Cancer.

Until next week, good bowling.