Pennant season reaches climax

MARCH 13, 2013 4:39am

All the bowls action from Seymour, VRI, Avenel and Nagambie.

SEYMOUR

We had mixed results last week in our midweek pennant grand finals.

Congratulations go to the CBD division one team which travelled to Wallan to play against Kilmore. Two rinks were successful with the third going down, but an overall great result — 14-87 to 2-55.

This team qualified to play in the CGM Region finals at Seymour yesterday.

The GV division two team travelled to Euroa to take on Shepparton Park. This was a fantastic game, exciting when at the end of 25 ends the scores were level and one more end per rink had to be played to decide the winners for the season. Unfortunately Seymour went down 2-1. All players are to be congratulated for their effort, but of course there can be only one winner.

The division three team also travelled to Euroa to play against Hill Top, coming off second best. Congratulations also go to that team for being runners-up in this grand final, there is no disgrace in coming second. Better luck next year.

The pairs tournament on Monday was cancelled due to extreme heat.

There will be no Bankers this Saturday as the club will be hosting the CBD grand finals — divisions one and two.

Seymour Bowling Club will once again run the popular footy tipping competition throughout the winter. Members and friends wishing to enter ‘‘Upfront’’ footy tipping to have cards and entry fee to Max Ferguson by March 21.

Would the four members who have not yet collected their club vests please arrange to do so ASAP.

— Toucha

Seymour's Goulburn Valley division five Saturday pennant side has made this weekend's grand final with a week to spare. In the absence of a game, a practice match was played against CBD and GV division one players in stifling conditions on Saturday to keep the side in tune for the big one.

SEYMOUR VRI

The bubble burst as the division one team was bundled out of the finals by a fast-finishing Kilmore; being one shot up at afternoon tea it seemed as if there could be a tight finish between two teams that really deserved to compete in the grand final.

The Kilmore team came back with vengeance with three of their rinks outscoring their VRI opposition after tea with each team being successful on two rinks and Kilmore winning by 17 shots up overall.

This brings an end of season 2012-13 for division one. After winning last season’s pennant much was expected of the team, but a few unexpected losses saw it struggle for a position in the final four.

The team improved over the last few weeks of the season and maybe there was some expectation that it could go all the way. The loss of the green after the Christmas break and the uncertainty of where the home games were to be played was also a challenge to the team and in addition the lack of practice, the cancellation of most club games all contributed to the season we had to have.

Division two Navy are competing in the grand final against Alexandra Maroon on Saturday at the Seymour synthetic green and will start as favourites, Division two must not get complacent as the Alexandra team will be all out for the double pennant chance. Players should prepare themselves accordingly and bring home the first division two pennant for 21 years.

A practice game for the players selected will be held at Seymour against some of the Seymour players today at 5pm. Players are requested to make an effort to attend.

Seymour VRI Bowling Club life member Les McCarthy was laid to rest with dignity last Friday. After the funeral service family members and mourners gathered at the Seymour VRI Bowling Club for refreshments. Thanks to VRI Club members who prepared and arranged the food, cleaned the club house and attended to bar and kitchen duties for this special occasion.

— Two Hats

AVENEL

Congratulations to our Saturday pennant division four side on its 113-101 win over Hill Top in the preliminary final on Saturday. This win sets up a grand final rematch with Merrigum, who beat our side in the semi-final. In any case, a fine effort from all players to reach the grand final — good bowling everyone.

Last Tuesday I went to Euroa to watch the grand final matches of the midweek pennant. We were treated to good bowling and not one, but two drawn matches after the full quota of ends had been played. First we watched as Nagambie and Dookie played an extra end giving Dookie victory by one shot, then we saw Seymour and Shepparton Park do the same, this time Shepparton Park was able to get over the line.

Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up.

The final of the ladies 100Up will be played tomorrow at 10am. There will also be social bowls played at the same time — both at Nagambie.

Coming Up — ladies tournament March 20, trivia night April 19.

NAGAMBIE

The Bernie Deane Shield on Sunday was a great success with 24 bowlers taking part. The winners were Bardy McLeod (skip), Sharon Hall and a new bowler Louise Spencer. This team will have its name placed on the shield — well done to the winners.

Much other prize money was handed out. The format of the day was to have two seasoned bowlers with one of the learner bowlers who played Wednesday nights. This proved successful. In the absence of Phil Deane, who was away, Francis Deane presented the prizes.

Well done to Geoff Higgins who arranged the day — he takes a lot of interest in new bowlers which is great for the club.

Sunday is the pub bash which is also his brainchild. It starts at 11am. Bowlers are urged to arrange to play any club event which is not completed.

Well done to the midweek pennant team which made the grand final. Unfortunately Dookie spoiled their day. The locals were so close to victory going down by just one shot, an excellent performance by all concerned.

The Avenel tournament is played at Nagambie — triples on March 22 and pairs (morning) and fours (afternoon) on March 23. The locals are urged to enter this tournament.

While on Avenel, our club wishes it the best of bowling in Saturday’s grand final.

— Bowl Away With MJ

Central Bowls Division Saturday pennant preliminary final

DIVISION ONE

Kilmore 107 d Seymour VRI 90

A. Bailey, L. Young, R. Richards, D. Brown (s) 38 d J. Tuckwell, K. Miles, M. Szczykulski, B. Dawe (s) 19; K. Malin, J. Reimann, J. Coates, T. Young (s) 31 d M. Brown, I. Nichols, K. Towt, G. Jones (s) 22; B. Jarrett, S. Hodges, M. McMaster, P. Skehan (s) 21 lt B. Anderson, A. Dixon, K. Lee, G. Neal (2) 25; K. Aykens, T McCarroll, K. Mayberry, R. Neil (s) 17 lt D. King, G. McPherson, R. Brown, J. Purcell (s) 24.

CBD midweek pennant grand final Seymour 87 d Kilmore 55

J. Ridd, B. Dillon, A. Borham, A. Hall (s) 42 d K. Malin, M. Cross, P. Wood, M. Wood (s) 11; L. Rohde, D. Gratten, L. Meek, M. Prudden (s) 30 d W. Jarrett, A. Jarrett, P. Skehan, L. Young (s) 17; L. Brown, D. Klein, J. Kreemers, D. Hogan (s) 15 lt S. Beard, K. Mayberry, D. Brown, S. Hodges (s) 27.