By Ian Milgate
Tuesday’s Team 1 played Heathmont at home and they really needed to win this one to keep their finals chances alive.
The team also need Monbulk to beat Upwey-Tecoma who were above them.
As the temperature was climbing, the team were slowly climbing over the opponent and without a break at the half way mark, it became evident that Healesville was in for a good win finally beating Heathmont by 32 shots, 78/46.
Steve Graham’s most valuable player award went to windy who had that cloth really ramped up.
Steve Graham, Chris Hawting, Hilda Gurney, Gerda Otto 25/14
Steve Bulled, , Bob Brown, Damian Key, Ian Milgate 24/18
Effie Laban, Robert Ayres, Barry Parker, Judy Veermann 29/14
Tuesday’s Team 2 played Ringwood away, who were the fifth on the ladder, so to retain Healesville’s fourth spot and a chance at the finals it was a must win game.
Ringwood came out determined to win but, John Fitzpatrick, Lenny Cosson and Chook ( Glenda Graham) who was all over it like a mother hen had other ideas.
The temperature climbed to 36 degrees so play was halted for an hour but then a storm came through so the game was called off and awarded to Healesville as the required 45 ends had been played giving us an 8 shot win, 59/51.
John Fitzpatrick’s most valuable player award went to Glenda Graham, who was most impressive.
It was bought to John Fitzpatrick’s attention that someone was filling their vote card out at half time, rather than at the finish.
John is continuing his enquiries and will have an answer very shortly.
Len Cosson, Mick Featherstone, Leonie Fitzpatrick, Jodi Ward 21/15
John Fitzpatrick, Colin Jarvis, Glenda Graham, Karl Tok 22/17
Wally Mays, Mike Adams, Anne Holland, Russell Smith 16/19
Saturday’s Team 1 played Heatherdale at Heatherdale.
This was the Healesville’s last match for the season and to finish on top of the ladder and get a home final, they needed to win.
The team started off slow but by the lunch break they were 9 shots up.
After the break, Heatherdale got the bit between their teeth and were determined to beat Healesville.
Although Healesville was still holding, the last 12 ends went Heatherdale’s way and they finished up beating Healesville by 18 shots, 86/68.
It was a disappointing result that took away the home game advantage leading into the finals next week.
To add insult to injury, Healesville planned a meal back at the club of pizza’s just to say thank you to everyone for the great year that the team has had.
Pizzas were ordered at 5.15pm for 6.30 delivery, and at 8.00pm, they were still waiting and then cancelled the order.
Steve Graham, Effie Laban, Rita Featherstone, Robert Ayres 20/21
Steve Bulled, Chris Hawting, Ian Milgate, John Howard 22/20
Mark Ward, Colin Lowe, Barry Parker, Brad chandler 12/19
Adrian Beales, Colin Jarvis, Bob Brown, Gerda Otto 14/26
Saturday’s Team 2 played at home against Chirnside Park.
If Healesville beat Chirnside Park, they would go into second place, and if Monbulk lost they would climb into first place on the ladder, which would give the club a home final.
The team held up our end of the bargain but Monbulk won so Healesville finished second on the ladder which is a great effort.
Healesville seriously came out to play on the day and proved it by beating Chirnside Park by 66 shots, 92/26.
There were so many great bowlers including Mick Featherstone, John Fitzpatrick, Lenny Cosson, but Fitzy’s most valuable player award went to Karl Tok who put in a
great game, well done everyone.
Wally Mays, Mike Adams, Anne Holland, Sarah Gallacher 26/9
Len Cosson, Judy Veermann, Russell Smith, Ken Gallacher 30/10
John Fitzpatrick, Mick Featherstone, Jill Cookney, Karl Tok 36/7
Well done to all the players for their efforts throughout the year to get both sides into the finals.
Now the Healesville teams just have to continue their good form into the finals.
