By Rodney Bates
As the season passes the half way mark, ladder positions are starting to become clearer, as is the path to finals for most teams.
Yarra Glen’s Div 1 side played Vermont South at home, a solid result with three rink wins and a draw to start the second half, a 42 shot overall win 101/59 (17 points).
C. Carswell 33/13; S. Manifold 28/9; Beau Simmons 20/17; Ben Simmons 20/20.
The team is currently fifth , just six points from third place.
Division 4 Side 2 played away against Heatherdale, and after a bright start to the year, have had a couple of losses to balance our top four place.
Yarra glen holds onto top spot with Heatherdale only nine points away in second.
Heatherdale were too strong on their home turf, and took all 18 points on offer 86/53.
S. Smith 17/18; A. James 13/25; R. Thurkle 14/16; A. Thurkle 9/27.
Division 6 Side 3 had a spirit lifting win against Vermont South 85/79 (12 points).
L. Baker 19/20; D. Skillern 23/26; D. McMenaman 25/10; T. Dickson 18/23.
The win lifts the team to sixth spot, only 11 points adrift of fourth.
Midweek pennant
Division 2 Side is in a five way race for finals with only eight points separating fourth from seventh.
The local derby against Healesville came down to the last bowl, with Healesville getting over the line by one shot 56/57 (three points).
P. Leonard 19/19; P. Tirant 22/20; A. James 15/18.
Division 3 have a tough battle for the balance of the season, currently eighth.
Mooroolbark took all 16 points with the final score 38/64.
L. Baker 11/25; T. Dickson 14/17; Di Skillern 13/22.
