Sport
21 November, 2024
Gertie MacDonald wins championship
MORTLAKE bowler Gertie MacDonald has been named the club’s A grade women’s champion for 2024-25.
Congratulations to Gertie and runner-up Sandra Richie.
In midweek pennant last week, the fifth round was played in division three (away at City).
Mortlake 1 Purple (division three) lost to City 9 Jade 23-56.
Val Smith lost to Jennifer Smith 14-18, Dianne Robertson lost to Fred Chatfield 17-29.
The team for Mortlake Purple next week against Terang 2 Red wasn’t available before deadline so be sure to check the selection board at the clubrooms.
Tuesday’s social pennant was also played this week.
Mortlake White defeated Cobden 36-34 (home).
Ian MacDonald def Ray Pat Hickey 17-13, Max Heard lost to Richard McVilly 19-21.
Mortlake Blue defeated Terang 43-35 (away).
Don Murray defeated Ray Bond 20-14, Paul Delaney defeated Graeme Arkinstall 23-31.
Round five weekend pennant results:
Mortlake 1 Blue (division one) lost to Warrnambool 1 Gold 54-58 at home.
Darren Grant lost to Ben Cornick 20-22, George Draffen lost to Mark Bowles 15-19 and Les Johnson defeated Paul O’Donnell 19-17.
Mortlake Blue are currently fourth on the ladder behind Portland Memorial, two points behind second placed Warrnambool 1 Gold and a further five points behind top placed Warrnambool 2 Blue.
Just 10 points separate first from seventh.
Mortlake 2 White (division two) drew with City 4 Blue 62-all away.
Colin Inverarity defeated Rob Treweek 19-17, Justin Rasmussen lost to Anthony Bourke 16-28 and Richard Draffen defeated Don Price 27-17.
Mortlake White is still fourth on the ladder, one point ahead of fifth-placed Timboon 2 Maroon and two points behind Koroit 2 Saints in third.
Mortlake 3 Gold (division four) lost to Dunkeld 2 White 39-28 away on Sunday.
Don Murray lost to Geoff Montgomery 16-21 and Frank Robertson lost to Gary Wall 12-18.
Mortlake Gold has slipped back to sixth place.
Team selections are still being finalised for round six this weekend so check the board in the clubrooms.
Good luck to all teams competing this weekend and next week.
A reminder Mortlake RSL is having a bowls day with a huge raffle this Sunday, November 24.
The cost is just $7 to play and everyone is welcome – with proceeds helping the Mortlake RSL continue its work within the community.
For more information phone Scott on 0418 218 547. Members are asked to bring a plate.
Twilight bowls is up and running for 2024.
Anyone keen to play can call Scott – spots are still available or teams as well as individuals of all skill levels.
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