YMGCR Bowls Club.
Mid – Week Pennant Report.
With the cancellation of last week’s round of Mid – Week Pennant, it’s probably worth looking forward rather than backward so let’s have a look at the upcoming games in the penultimate round of matches to be played on Tuesday the 3rd of February. The A1s, who are sitting in 3rd place on the ladder with 7 wins and 103 points in their account, play host to second placed side Wodonga who are on 7 wins and have accrued 106 points. This is vital game for YMGCR, and a win here would boost their confidence going into the finals.
The A2s play host to Mansfield at the Golf Club. I am usually reluctant to tip in upcoming games; however, you would assume that the A2s who sit in second place on the ladder with 7 wins and 100 points to their account should win this one against Mansfield who are in 5th place on the ladder with 4 wins and 80 points to their name. This is a must win assignment for the A2s.
The B2s are in 4th place on the ladder with 6 wins and 83 points in hand, and travel to Corowa for an away fixture against Corowa Civic who are in 7th place with 3 wins and 51 points. The relative ladder positions would suggest that YMGCR go into this game as favourites, but it is an away game and Civic will be desperate to win a home fixture, which may assist in their battle to avoid relegation.
Weekend Pennant Report.
As with the round 12 edition of Mid – Week Pennant last Saturday’s round 13 games were all called off due to the ongoing bout of extremely hot weather. Next Saturday, the 7th of February, the temperature is predicted to hit 38 degrees. So, who knows if the games will go ahead. My instincts would suggest that an early start, at 10.00am will be mandatory for all round 14 games. Let’s have a look at the round and see what is in store for YMGCR in the final home and away matches this season. The A1s host Wodonga at the Golf Club and whenever YMGCR play Wodonga it is never an easy assignment, wherever the fixture is played. The A1s sit in 3rd place on the ladder with 6 wins and 136 points in the bag. Wodonga are in 1st place on the ladder with 10 wins and a formidable183 points to their name. YMGCR need to win this one if they are to be a realistic chance of making an impression in the finals.
The A3s who are in 6th place on the ladder with 4 wins and 101 points in their account travel to Tungamah for what is their final game of the home and away season. Tungamah are in 7th place on the ladder with 2 wins and 75 points. I’m sure the A3s would like to finish the season on a high with an away win. Tungamah will be desperate to give a good account of themselves as a loss would mean possible relegation.
The B1s in 5th place on the ladder with 4 wins and 77 points to their name, are in action at the Golf Club for their final outing of the season, where they play host to Myrtleford. Myrtleford are in 2nd place on the ladder with 9 wins and 127 points. This should be a tough assignment for the B1s, but on their home deck they could well be capable of anything.
The B2s have been a success story this year, particularly with the addition of many new and talented bowlers to their ranks. They currently sit in 4th place on the ladder with 5 wins and 98 [points in their account. Round 14 sees them journey to near neighbour Club Mulwala, who are in 5th place on the ladder with 5 wins and 95 points. This should be a compelling contest between two sides who are neck and neck on wins and points. The simple fact of the matter is that to participate in finals the B2s have to win this one; lose and they are out of finals contention. If you are looking for a game of pennant to watch this weekend this match would be my viewing choice.
Thursday Social Bowls.
The hot weather has played havoc with both Weekend and Mid – Week Pennant fixtures over the last week, and so it has with Social Bowls and Tournaments. Last Thursday’s game of Social Bowls at the Golf Club was called off. However, with milder weather forecast for Thursday, Social Bowls will be back in action. The game starts at 10.30am. The format is nominated 3 bowl pairs played over one game of 24 ends. The greens are the best in the region, the prize money is some of the best, if not the best to be had. These are compelling reasons to play Social at the Golf Club. It’s as simple as placing your names on the team sheets at the Bowls Office prior to Thursday morning. Single entries and visitors are most welcome. We would ask single entries and visitors to include a contact telephone number when placing your names on the entry sheets. Until next week, good bowling.