Around the Greens

Tungamah were at home to Corowa Civic 1 for the last of the home and away matches. This was a battle to the very last end with Tunga prevailing by just two shots, 50 to 48 overall so collected 10 points.

We finished in third spot on the ladder and play Corowa RSL on Tuesday at Corowa Civic.

Lose and the season for Midweek is finished until 2025/2026 commences.

Tungamah had all three teams in the finals. An excellent achievement for the small club, congratulations again to each player who participated and to those loyal locals who support the club each Thursday night for a social get together, BBQ and members draw.

A3’s: were soundly defeated 86 to 58 by a competitive, competent Swanpool team who wanted to win.

They handled the good green and harsh conditions, wind and cold better by far. Well done to Slugger, Allan, Journo and Tim for getting one rink up. Smav, Nob, Bill and Phillip very nearly got there, just down by one shot, but the other two rinks were out bowled.

Finishing in 3rd spot was probably better than expected, as the season progressed, we lost some players with work and illness, had some excellent close matches and some story telling bus trips.

2025/26 is another season with more tales to tell and finals to aim for.

B1s: Played St James and overall looked like they had it in the bag, but a disappointing finish saw Tunga go down 59 to 55 shots.

Well done to Cricket and the Costigan boys, Barry, Tom and Jack, also Jeff, Jack, Paul and Joy for getting two rinks up.

This team of B1s has had a rewarding season, winning 8 matches to finish 3rd on the ladder. Losing is always hard to take if you are competitive and hopefully 2025/26 season will see Tunga in the finals yet again.

Tungamah Bowls Club has a lot to offer, apart from an excellent playing surface, one of the best, if not the best in Oven’s and Murray Bowls Association according to the weekly opposition. An excellent venue for any event; a birthday bash for someone, meetings, community gatherings or wakes. Bar and BBQ available, catering options, PA system, huge tv on which you can put revolving photos to suit the occasion and excellent air conditioning purchased from one of the sponsors, Lake Mulwala Heating and Cooling.

Upcoming events:

Friday, February 21: Farmers Nite: all welcome to come and enjoy this annual social get together sponsored by Melaluka. Competitive farmers trying to beat each other on the green, its entertaining and fun. Tunga always on the lookout for new talent.

March 18: First Responders Challenge for the “000 CUP”. A bit of fun for these dedicated workers as a reward for their commitment to looking after the wider community.

April 5: Boosey1000 Classic, Sponsored by O’Hallorans Roller Doors. Get your entries in now, a great day last year.

April 12: Presentation Nite: at the Tungamah Hotel, another of the great sponsors. Names in now please for catering purposes. $5000 major raffle for the building fund, drawn on this night.

Very few tickets still available for your chance to win 3 nights’ accommodation + $100 meal voucher at Mulwala Water Ski Club, 60 litre Car fridge/freezer, STIHL Chainsaw + Case + Esky, Baby Q Gas Weber BBQ, $100 Bi-Rite Voucher, Slab of your choice of beer, $20 Ticket from Tunga bowlers, Hotel, Shop or Post Office. Got to be in it to win it, a bit like finals.

Yarrawonga Bowls

Well, the finals are now upon us, and the club is proud to have had both the A1s and the A4s through to the Weekend Pennant Elimination Final (held last Saturday) as well as all three teams playing in the Midweek Finals (played on Tuesday, Feb 18)

To ALL bowlers who have represented Yarrawonga Bowls Club, and competed well throughout the year a big thank you, and well done everyone.

Weekend Pennant Elimination Final (played Saturday, Feb 15)

A1s travelled to Wangaratta and played Wodonga. Although there were some very close games Wodonga were the eventual winners, winning 78 shots to 75 with Ros King, Wayne Lowrie, Stephen Day and Jason McCloy having a good win 24 shots to 18.

A4s travelled to Rutherglen where they had a great day with a victory over Corowa RSL with three teams getting up to win and the other team losing by only 1 shot. Brian Batty, Kim LeFevre, Mick Crawford and Ray Butler were successful with a 12 shot win over their opposition, scoring 27 shots to 15 at close of play.

A4s now advance to the final next week to play against North Albury with the winner of that match to play in the big one - The Grand Final.

Midweek Pennant Elimination Final (played on Tuesday, February 18)

A1s play against rival local team YMGCR in what will undoubtedly be a keenly contested event as it is a must win situation if they are to continue their quest for a berth in the following week’s final

Midweek Pennant Qualifying Final (on Tuesday, February 18)

B1s play at Milawa against Swanpool who finished the year in 2nd position, so it will be another fierce contest as the winner in this match will also go through to the Grand Final.

B2s play at Corowa Civic against Commercial Club who have been undefeated for the season and are always tough opponents. Yarra players however will be “giving their all” to hopefully turn things around and score a win against them.

Monday 2-4-2 Social Bowls:

Winners - Greg Fisher and Les Wilson.

Runners Up - Ray Butler and Gary Lovell.

Jackpot Winners - Gwen and Shane Maddox.

Lucky Number Winner - Neil Hamilton.

A big thank you to Di Day and Les Spencer who have taken on the task of cooking up dim-sims for us on many occasions; a big hit and very much appreciated. Well done guys.

Club championships:

Mens Pairs were played on Wednesday afternoon between Mick Crawford and Peter Markby v Les Spencer and Stephen Day.

It was a great game played in very hot conditions (37+degrees) with all players feeling the heat and taking in lots of cold drinks and sun protection.

Plenty of supporters witnessed some great shots with the eventual winners being Les and Darkie. Congratulations and well done to all.

Ladies Pairs Final between Claire and Sue v Kim Silver and Evelyn to be played on Wednesday, February 19.

Mixed Pairs draw has been completed and is on the board. First draw to be played on or before February 23.

Barefoot bowls - on Thursday nights (bar opens at 5pm) continues to draw a large crowd and no wonder, for $5 includes barbie, music and a game of bowls.

New bowlers are always welcome. Please place name on sheet out front of club no later than 3pm on day of play and if unable to play please contact the club or cross name off list by 3pm.

60s and over - Milawa was the host club on Thursday and the first game was won by Yarrawonga by 5 shots. Unfortunately the 2nd game we lost by 7 shots and after lunch the third game, Yarra managed a win by two shots on the last end.

All in all a satisfactory and enjoyable day.

Easter Tournament is a big one, attracting bowlers from Melbourne and many regions of the state.

Four days of bowling commencing on Good Friday and prize money of $5,000. Please note entries for Good Friday are now closed and places for other three days are available but filling fast.

For entry details please email Kim Silver at ybceaster1@gmail.com.

Funeral for Brian Quinn - Life Member and Past President of Yarrawonga Bowls Club will be held at the Catholic Church in Yarrawonga on Thursday, February 20 at 10am and there will be a wake at Yarrawonga Bowls Club following the funeral service.

Any members who are able to help by bringing a plate would be appreciated.

The club extends sincere condolences to the Quinn family, and remembers a true gentleman, great lawn bowler and valued club member.

To all members who are not feeling so well at the moment, or recovering from operations we miss you; we hope that it won’t be long before you are feeling better, and we see you up and about and around the club again soon.

Everyone in the club is looking forward to the final series.

Good luck and good bowling everyone.

Club Mulwala Indoor Bowls

Monday, February 3 - Winners on 35 - Jeanette Davies, Marg Hill, Lyn Ryan and Geoff Charlwood.

2nd on 24 - Judi Cummins, Lyn Harmer, Annie King and Dot Shanks.

Thursday, February 6 - Winners on 34 - Barb Eberle, Annie King and Sue Stillard.

2nd on 23 - Judi Cummins, Joyce Torpy, Dot Shanks and Kay Ellis.

Monday, February 10 - Winners on 30 - Judi Cummins, Barb Eberle, Sue Stillard and Joan Wilson.

2nd on 22 - Trish Murphy, Annie King and Marg Hill.

YMGCR Bowls

Midweek Pennant

The A1s hosted Benalla at the Golf Club last Tuesday in what was a season defining match.

The mathematics were a simple win, and the reward would be a berth in the finals.

Lose, and it would be mothballs for the 2024 / 2025 season.

Happily, for the A1s the final score saw YMGCR 63 shots and 10 points defeat Benalla 56 shots and 4 points.

Securing the win for the A1s were Ian Febey (L), Shirley Hummel (2), Gary Presnell (3), and Ray Irvine (S), who beat their opponents 29 shots to 13 shots.

The A1s finished the season in 4th place on 99 points, 4 points ahead of Corowa RSL who rounded out the season on 95 points.

In their first finals match the A1s play local rivals Yarrawonga at Corowa RSL. Many players and supporters of both clubs are scratching their heads and wondering why this final, between two local clubs, wasn’t scheduled for ClubMulwala.

This venue would have been far more convenient, from the travelling perspective, for players and spectators from both clubs. One for the O&M region to ponder!

In their final hit out for the year the A2s played host to Dederang at YMGCR.

As with the A1s it was a case of win and play finals, lose and miss the finals, it was that simple.

After the last bowl was delivered it was YMGCR 63 shots and 11 points to Dederang 53 shots and 3 points.

Literally winning the match for YMGCR were Lynne Baxter (L), Tony Durkin (2), Liliana Borwick (3), and Vic Brincat (S), who put their opponents to the sword 25 shots to Dederang 8 shots.

Fighting hard all match, and securing a rink draw for YMGCR were Bill Jenkins (L), Jan Morton (2), Judy Leeson (3), and Cliff Morton (S), 23 shots to Dederang 23 shots.

The A2s finished the season in 4th place on 109 points, 10 points ahead of Wodonga on 99 points.

In their first finals match, the A2s play local rivals Club Mulwala at Wangaratta Bowling Club.

Wednesday Social Bowls

Last Wednesday saw 22 players front up for the now popular format of 3 bowl nominated pairs.

The winners were Mick Reilly and Barb Tennyson who shared first prize of $70 and a drink card each.

The Runners Up were Chris Horne and Ross Lloyd who shared $50.

The lucky losing rink prize of $20 was shared by Noel Millar and Sue Evans.

The first lucky number prize of $20 was won by Les Balfour, and the second lucky number prize of $10 was won by Fred Donaldson.

Single entries and visitors from surrounding clubs, and further afield, are most welcome to play.

Single entries and visitors please include a contact telephone number when placing you names on the entry sheets at the Bowls Office.

Charity Bowls Tuesdays Return.

After a hiatus of 5 years, 20 teams of four bowlers nominated for Charity Bowls Tuesdays.

Each team has nominated a local charity and over the next 5 weeks, on Tuesday evenings the sides will battle it out for $1,800 donated by Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort.

More than half the players who are participating are first time bowlers, a great boost for the sport.

YMGCR bowlers Anne Miles and Laureen Smith helped the newbies with the rudiments of the sport with assistance from Ross Lloyd, Peter Lidgerwood, Trevor Kilpatrick and Ron Lamson.

Thank you to the above for assisting with the coaching duties.

Everyone enjoyed the evening; the greens were full, the drinks flowing and at the end of the evening the results were Fallon Bruisers 20 to 3, Binda Boozers 17 to 6, Rotary 15 to 3, NAB Nuts 18 to 9, Green Keepers 14 to 8, Grass Kickers 12 to 7, Bunda Beauties 12 to 4, Fallos 2 11 to 9, Wanani Wankers 12 to 8 and Richies A Team 11 to 11.

We’ll have more on Charity Tuesdays next week, until then, good bowling.

ClubMulwala Bowls

Midweek Pennant - The A2s played against Wangaratta in the last home and away round for the season and suffered a loss. ClubMulwala shots 58, points 2. Wangaratta shots 62, points 2.

The best rink on the day was (S) Brad Mitchell, (3) Geoff Mitchell, (2) Robbo Lockwood, (L) Wade McPherson. The team finished 3rd on the ladder and will play local rivals YMGCR in an elimination final.

The A3s made the long journey to Mansfield and lost. ClubMulwala shots 43, points 0. Mansfield shots 65, points 14. Unfortunately, the team will not play in the finals this year. The B2s hosted Corowa RSL at home and narrowly lost. ClubMulwala shots 46, points 1. Corowa RSL shots 54, points 13.

The entire team played well, however will not play in the finals this season.

Weekend Pennant - A4s straight into the Grand Final. A great win. ClubMulwala shots 84, points 16. Nth Albury shots 69, points 2. Best rink on the day (S) Stan McIntosh, (3) Wayne Dowsey, (2) Kay Smith, (L) Malcolm Miller.

The team is looking forward to playing in the Grand Final on Saturday, March 1.

ClubMulwala is very excited to have a team in the grand final after a couple of lean years on the greens.

The B2s, who were also sitting on top of the ladder just lost to Corowa Civic. The opposition had a large crowd of spectators cheering them on as we were playing a Corowa team in Corowa.

We will now take on Myrtleford next Saturday to get a place in the Grand Final.

The best rink on the day was (s) Ian Price, (3) Faye Cook, (2) Heie Hansen, (L) Don Lockhart.

Mixed Pairs Championship - Entries closed on February 17. The first round begins February 23.

Upcoming Events - *Friends in Common Tournament – Sunday, March 23.

A fantastic fundraiser that the club loves to support.

*Duke of Edinburgh Sheild Tournament – Saturday and Sunday April 5 and 6. Club Mulwala is honoured to be hosting this prestigious event once again.

* We are also hosting the “Remember Our Heroes Tournament” on Sunday, April 27 another tournament ClubMulwala is so happy to host.

*AGM - last week of May - details to follow