Yarra Glen Bowls Club Pennant Update 1 November 2025.
Midweek pennant kicked off with games against Healesville and Heathmont
Division Two played away at Healesville, and a number of new and old faces in both teams made for an interesting day.
Having played each other in finals last season, a bit was on the line for both teams in this opening round.
Yarra Glen got away early across the main board, and managed to hold a lead through to the end of the game, with Yarra Glen winning 63-46 (17 points).
P. Leonard 14/20; A. James 29/19; P. Tirant 20/7.
At home against Heathmont in Division Four, Yarra Glen managed a similar result to side one, winning two rinks and an overall winning score 63-54 (9 points).
G. McBride 23/15; T. Dickson 17/23; L. Baker 23/16.
With Melbourne Cup next Tuesday, midweek pennant will be played on Wednesday 5 November
Round Two of weekend pennant saw our Division One team heading to Ringwood.
With three very close rink results, Yarra Glen came away with the points 73-65 (8 points).
M. Gardner 17/20; M. O’Halloran 25/13; Beau Simmons 13/15; Ben Simmons 18/17.
Side Two in Division Three was back at Healesville, and a much stronger combination of Healesville were too good for Yarra Glen, the final score 75-100 (25 points). S. Smith 29/20; C. Boland 15/30; B. Grund 17/21; A. Thurkle 14/29.
To finish the round, Division Six played at home against Mooroolbark.
This team has really hit its straps in the past two weeks, and another strong showing today, winning all four rinks for a final score of 107-61 (46 points).
L. Baker 28/18; G. Baker 36/10; G. McBride 21/12; J. Leather 22/21.
