Sport
15 November, 2024
Magpies swoop the Giants
CAMPERDOWN Golf Magpies’ division one Saturday bowlers enjoyed their best win of the season last weekend.
The side defeated the in-form cross town rivals, Camperdown Giants, by nine shots, 99-90.
Paul Richards’ rink of Chris Pearson, John Molan and James Henry are having a great season so far, notching up their fourth consecutive win to beat Darren Coverdale’s rink 30-12.
Glenn Winsall’s rink of Peter Reilly, Mark Winsall and Greg Teal went down to Ron Cameron’s rink 19-35.
David Bateman’s rink of Gary Body, Jamie Norton and Jack Paasse had a great win over Matthew Brewer’s rink, 29-21.
Craig Skene’s rink of Billy Conheady, Andrew Anderson and Taj Merrett had a great tussle with Luke Wright’s rink but eventually went down by one shot, 21-22.
Tomorrow Golf will have a road trip to Simpson who, after winning their first three games of the season, have dropped their last two so Golf will go with confidence and hopefully come home with a win.
Division one teams for tomorrow (bus to leave Bath Street at 11.20am) are:
Jack Paasse, Jamie Norton, Gary Body and David Bateman (s/m).
Mark Winsall, Peter Reilly, Algie White and Glenn Winsall (s).
James Henry, John Molan, Chris Pearson and Paul Richards (s).
Taj Merrett, Greg Teal, Billy Conheady and Craig Skene (s).
David Bateman will be the driver.
In division two, Golf had another road trip – this time to Cressy.
After a close game all day, Golf eventually went down by nine shots, 95-104.
Wayne Henry’s rink of Ro Dunstan, Daryl O’Donohue and Noelene Tolland went down by 11 shots to John Spry’s rink, 16-27.
Chris McLeod’s rink of Terry Place, Sam Clarke and Greg Edwards lost to Ann Keating’s rink 17-36.
Algie White’s rink of John O’Donohue, Isaac Winsall and Ray Bateman had a big win over Des Parker’s rink, 43-22.
Dan Stewart’s rink of Leanne Geraldrald, Peter James an Noel Brebner had the close one, with a 19 shot all draw with Neville Keating’s rink.
Tomorrow division two will have a long-awaited home game against Colac 2.
Colac 2 is currently sitting just ahead of Golf on the ladder – a win to Golf would see them vying for a spot in the top four.
Division two teams for tomorrow at home against Colac 2 are:
Ray Bateman, Isaac Winsall, Peter James and John O’Donohue (s).
Noelene Tolland, Daryl O’Donohue, Pam Place and Leanne Fitzgerald (s).
Greg Edwards, Greg Molan, Terry Place and Chris McLeod (s).
Noel Brebner, Kevin Russell, Ro Dunstan and Dan Stewart (s/m).
Division three had its first win of the season with a great eight shot win over City 3.
This also saw them climb up to sixth on the ladder.
They will travel to Simpson tomorrow in what will be a tough game, however, a win could see Golf climb further up the ladder.
John Salau’s rink of Kona Kerr, Keira Johnston and Elaine Waterfall continued their good form with a 12 shot win over John Neal’s rink, 28-16.
Rene Wyles rink of Norma Weller, Zavier Crabbe and Ruth Skene had an 11 shot win over Graham harris’ rink, 24-13.
Gary Mitchell’s rink of Trey Darcy, Pat Scott and Trish Taylor battled hard all day to go down to John Mills’ rink 14-21.
Teams for Golf 3 away to Simpson (skips to arrange transport) are:
Elaine Waterfall, Keira Johnson, Kona Kerr and John Salau (s).
Janet Molan (m), Andrew Whiteside, Liz Riches and Garry Brian (s).
Ruth Skene, Xavier Crabbe, Carol Wilson and Rene Wyles (s).
Thomas Henry, Sam Clarke, Trey Darcy and Gary Mitchell (s).
In mid-week pennant last Tuesday, division one played Simpson at home.
Despite winning two of the three rinks they lost to Simpson by eight shots, 62-70.
Leanne Fitzgerald’s rink of Craig Skene, Elaine Waterfall and Greg Teal had a close one with a one shot win over Lynda Costin’s rink 23-22.
Peter Reilly’s rink of Pam Place, Janet Molan and Kell Edwards went down to Robbie Methven’s rink 9-32.
Barb Boyd’s rink of Rene Wyles, John O’Donohue and Noelene Tolland had a good win over Maria Seabrook’s rink, 30-16.
Next Tuesday Golf will travel to Cobden and with only percentage separating the teams on the ladder, a close contest is expected.
Teams for next Tuesday at Cobden (skippers to arrange transport) are:
Greg Teal, Elaine Waterfall, Craig Skene and Leanne Fitzgerald (s).
Noelene Tolland, John O’Donohue, Rene Wyles and Barb Boyd (s).
Kell Edwards, Janet Molan (m), Pam Place and Peter Reilly (s).
In division three Golf travelled to Colac Central and came home with a convincing 25 shot win which enabled them to remain second on the ladder.
Peter James’ rink of Dan Stewart, Pat Scott and Val Coverdale had a five shot loss to Dennis Phillips’ rink 21-26.
Marg Stephens’ rink of Norma Weller, Steph Whiteside and Kathy Banks had a five shot win over Edward Ivermee’s rink, 24-19.
Carol Wilson’s rink of Noel Brebner, Ruth Skene and Liz Riches had a great 25 shot win over Kathleen Collis’ rink 35-10.
Next week Golf will travel to play Colac 4 who sits in third spot on the ladder so a close game is expected.
Teams for next Tuesday’s game at Colac (skippers to arrange transport) are:
Val Coverdale, Pat Scott, Garry Brian (m) and Peter James (s).
Liz Riches, Ruth Skene, Noel Brebner and Carol Wilson (s).
Kathy Banks, Steph Whiteside, Norma Weller and Marg Stephens (s).
Congratulations to Algie White on winning his first club event in the 100 Up last Sunday.
He defeated Greg Teal in a match that went down to the last end, with both players able to win the match.
Algie held his nerve with a magnificent last bowl to take the crown 103-97.
A great game of bowls from both players.
Congratulations to Greg Edwards who played his 50th pennant game last Saturday and to Dan Stewart who will play his 50th tomorrow.
Social bowls can be enjoyed today from 1pm. All welcome.
A reminder that entry to the ladies championship will close next Tuesday so please put your name on the sheet provided at the clubhouse.
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