A much better week for weather saw all games played in both midweek and weekend pennant.
On Tuesday, Yarra Glen Side 1 hosted Ferntree Gully at home. Whilst the home side held a slightly additional at the break, Ferntree Gully came home the better in the second half, w1ith the final result a loss 58-61 (2 points). L. Thurkle 23/17; A. James 18/21; C. Boland 17/23.
Side 2 came up against a strong Yarra Junction team on their quick greens, resulting in a loss 45-86. L.Baker 24/26; D.McMenaman 9/28; T.Dickson 10/34. On the weekend, two games completed, with one postponed.
SideSi’s opponent Bundoora had multiple players at the Bowls Australia National Sides event, so the game has been postponed to later in the season.
Side 2 hosted Ringwood in an important game for both clubs after a slow start to the season. A close encounter that came down to the last end and a win 78-74 (14 points). R. Thurkle 24/20; S. Smith 26/15; B. Grund 10/19; A. Thurkle 18/30. Side 3 headed to Ringwood and another close contest, this time Ringwood the winners 80-90 (2 points). T. Dickson 21/11; P. Ramage 11/32; L. Baker 19/26; D. McMenaman 13/33.
