By Ian Milgate
Tuesday’s Side 1 played away at Croydon on grass and it was going to be a big ask to win as the team has been savaged by illness.
The team went out determined to do their best, but by the break, they were 13 shots down, although Steve Bulled’s rink were playing very well.
After the break, the team thought there was light at the end of the tunnel if they could pick up a shot on every end.
Steve Bulled’s team were playing exceptionally well but Bob Brown’s rink after their half time discussion came out and Blitz their opponents allowing them to only get one shot for the next 11 ends while Bob and his team picked up 21 shots.
Overall, it was a great display of courage to be short of players, but came home winning by seven shots 65/58.
Well done everyone.
A special mention to Steve Bulled who played his best game for the year.
Rita Featherstone, John Fitzpatrick, Robyn Turville, Steve Bulled 26/11
Gerda Otto, Mick Featherstone, Damian Key, Colin Jarvis 8/26
Ian Milgate, Hilda Gurney, Rob Broadhurst, Bob Brown 31/21
Tuesday’s Side 2 played at home against Heathmont who were above Healesville on the ladder.
The team Healesville put out on the field were expected to put in an effort but certainly not win.
The team had been changed seven times prior to the day due to illness running through the side.
At the half time break, Healesville were six shots in front 34/28.
After the break, Mike Adam’s rink and Barry Parker’s rink continued putting some great bowls down till the team finally wore Heathmont down and finished up winning by 18 shots 73/55.
Well done to all players, especially Anne Knibbs who was playing her first Pennant match.
She had a great time and is looking forward to the rest of the season.
Gerry Gommers, Anne Knibbs, Leonie Fitzpatrick, Barry Parker 26/17
Bernard Godde, Judy Veermann, Russell Smith 17/17
Karl Tok, Jim Viggers, Glenda Graham, Mike Adams 30/21
The Barefoot Community Challenge was played on a beautiful warm night with lots of great bowls going down the green.
Several players have improved so much so they could be playing Pennant for Healesville.
The Healesville Bowling Club members may have to put the hard word on them after the challenge is over.
It was great to see lots of kids around and they contribute substantially to the sausage sizzle.
At the end of night three, we have advanced Ag on 54 with the Laneway catching them up on 53.
McDonald Maintenance are in third place on 51 while the ‘Jack Kissers’ are in fourth spot on 49.
Codeart aren’t far behind on 46.
The Club has extended the comp by one week owing to the weather.
The finals will now be on 11 December instead of 4 December.
Saturday’s Side 1 played away at Chirnside Park under extreme conditions with a very fast green and a strong wind coming from all directions to contend with.
Chirnside Park were languishing down near the bottom of the ladder so Healseville were hoping for a successful outcome.
In the first half, the team were finding it very difficult to bowl on and after the half time break, it did not improve.
In the end, they went down by 43 shots 63/106.
It was good to see Robert Ayres back in form this week.
Ian Milgate, Robert Ayres, Col Jarvis, Mark Ward 22/16
Barry Parker, Bob Brown, John Fitzpatrick, Rob Broadhurst 17/33
John Howard, Chris Hawting, Rita Featherstone, Steve Bulled 10/29
Bernard Godde, Mick Featherstone, Robyn Turville, Adrian Beales 14/28
Saturday’s Side 2 were to play at home against Diamond Creek.
Due to the predicted heat, the teams had a 10.30am start so as to miss the afternoon sun.
Unfortunately, Healesville continued to be short of players making it very difficult for the team to put up a strong effort.
But to the surprise Diamond Creek pulled out giving the team’s second side 16 points to be second on the ladder.
Jodie Ward, Glenda Graham, Russell Smith
Leonie Fitzpatrick, Kenny Gallacher, Judy Veermann
Judy Wallace, John Allen, Anne Knibbs, Mike Adams
