By Rodney Bates
As lawn bowls tries to spread greater interest, a number of clubs are experimenting with games outside the traditional 1pm Saturday format.
This week Yarra Glen and Mitchum agreed to a 4pm start on Saturday to give club members and spectators across the region the opportunity to see the best of the region in action.
Division 1 played a strong Mitchum lineup, with the visitors winning overall with three rinks up.
Final score 73/98 (2 Points). C. Carswell 22/30; S. Manifold 18/29; Beau Simmons 9/24; Ben Simmons 24/15.
Division 4 Side 2 played at home against Mooroolbark. With the final end in play, Yarra Glen was down overall by two shots, with the rink of Richard Thurkle collecting four shots to win overall by two shots 81/79 (16 Points).
S. Smith 8/22; R. Thurkle 24/19; J. Leather 26/18; A. James 23/20.
Also at home, the Division 6 Side 3 team played Heatherdale, going down in a close encounter by four shots 51/88 (two Points).
Midweek pennant round 2 saw Yarra Glen Division 2 Side playing Warburton away.
It is always a competitive and good natured rivalry, Warby came away with the win 50/80 (two points).
P. Leonard 20/19; A. Thurkle 18/21; A. James 12/41.
Side 2 hosted Heathmont, going down 45/76 (two Points).
L. Baker 19/18; D. McMenaman 19/23; Di Skillern 7/35
Friday Night Game 22 November
Yarra Glen is also holding a Division 1 Friday Night game at home against Bundoora on 22 November, starting at 7pm.
The club will have a sausage sizzle, and the bar will be open early for all to enjoy the action on the deck overlooking the green.
All visitors are welcome.
