2 Wood Summer League – Final Week Drama
By Freddie Willey
It was a nail-biting finish in the 2 Wood Summer League as Greenlands Goannas, San Luis Pythons, and Emerald Isle entered the final round with the title still up for grabs. Goannas led with 117 points, closely followed by Emerald Isle (110) and Pythons (109).
In sweltering heat, Goannas faced San Luis Pythons in a must-win game. Despite a valiant effort, nerves took hold and Goannas lost narrowly, 7–5 (aggregate 84–68). Wins came from Carol Rudge (subbed after 12 ends), Don Fowkes, Michael Stone & Pete Bonsor (14–12), Darren Reynolds, Len Ridge & Andy Miles (14–14), and Freddie Willey, Mark Jukes & Dave Morrison (20–13). Well played, San Luis!
The final standings hung on Emerald Isle’s result against Country Bowls. Only a 12–0 win would give them the title—but they lost 8–4. That result secured the championship for the Goannas with 122 points. Huge congratulations to the new league champions!
Meanwhile, Greenlands Dragons ended their season in style with a dominant 12–0 home win over San Luis Cobras (aggregate 92–64), propelling them to fourth in the table. Strong performances came from:
- Dave Donovan, Kerry Charter-Byrne & Paul Taylor (17–13)
- Rosie Frances, Rosina Charter-Byrne & Lin Hamersley (18–13)
- John Palmer, Pearl Houghton & John O’Brien (18–13)
- Les Davies, Val Duchart & Alan Mawer (21–13)
- Carolyn Taylor, Allen Bowen & Suzi Cooper (18–12)
Well done to all Greenlands teams on a memorable season!
Impressive Home Victory Caps Off Final Week for Quesada
By Steve Hibberd
The last 3 competitive league games of the season were completed last week. First off on Monday, was a rearranged 2 wood trips match at home to Emerald Isle, in which only the team of George Carnell, Peter Farrell & Dave Collins (23-9) were successful, as the side went down by 2 points to 10.
Fortunes improved dramatically on Wednesday, when a long trip to Country Bowls was rewarded with an 8-4 victory. George Carnell, Peter Farrell & Andy Reid led the way with an impressive 26-14 showing, followed by Terry Morgan, Claire Dye & Dave Collings (20-13), plus George Kershaw, Violet Campbell & Ann Linley (19-15).
But, the best result of the week was reserved for Friday, when at home to Vistabella, the team pulled off an excellent score of 10-2. Well done to Terry Morgan, Claire Dye, Violet Campbell (34-9), John Cleal, Pete Bottle & Paul Kern (23-9), Jackie Hughes, Elaine Kern & Francois Houbrechts (18-7), plus Jacqui & Tony Denman, & Mel Ward (27-4).
There will continue to be regular Tuesday & Saturday (9.30 for 9.45 start) roll ups throughout the summer, when non members are most welcome to join in the fun.
Emerald Isle Lords Triumph at Quesada, but fall away at Eagles
Lords began the week with a rescheduled match at Quesada, earning an impressive 10–2 victory with a 107–67 aggregate. R. White, M. Harley, and C. Lindgren dominated 30–9; J. Holmyard, I. Laverick, and J. Taylor won 27–13; M. Craig, N. Prior, and P. Riley secured a 23–8 result; M. Oakley, C. Wilson, and M. Ellis edged it 18–14.
Later, in their final 2-Wood Trips League match, Lords faced Country Bowls Eagles and lost 4–8, aggregate 73–84. Wins came from M. Oakley, D. Mooney, and M. Ellis (24–10), and Holmyard’ s trio (19–15). SAPS team lost narrowly, 13–15.
Elwyn Morris
