Rick Bradbury, Dane Gade, Geoff Sutcliffe and Jason Milich after the win in the GM Men’s Fours that sees the team go on to the Goulburn Murray region in State Champions Week in April.
Berrigan
In an exhilarating conclusion to the Berrigan Community Bowls Club’s autumn 2025 barefoot bowls season, Oaklands emerged victorious, clinching the prestigious Husqvarna Trophy.
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The grand final, held on Wednesday evening, saw Oaklands defeat a valiant CSV team in straight sets.
The Oaklands team - comprising Steve Gann, Laurie Sanders, and Sharon Bromfield - showcased exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the season, finishing undefeated.
Their opponents, the CSV team of Chrissie Kortum and Sue and Val Chisholm, also delivered commendable performances all season, making the final a thrilling contest.
Looking ahead, the club will host the Barefoot Singles Shootout this Wednesday.
This event is open to all non-pennant players who participated in the barefoot bowls season, promising an exciting competition for all involved.
Barefoot bowls enthusiasts can look forward to the next season starting in October 2025.
In other news, three Curlews will represent the Goulburn Murray region in State Champions Week this April in Bendigo.
Jason Milich, Rick Bradbury, and Paul Glanvill, along with Numurkah Golf’s Dane Gade, have been crowned the GM Men’s Fours champions after a hard-fought victory over a strong Tallygaroopna team at Shepparton Park Bowls Club.
Although Glanvill was unable to play in the final due to family commitments, Numurkah Golf’s Geoff Sutcliffe stepped in admirably.
For Glanvill, this marks his third appearance at State Champions Week as a Goulburn Murray representative, having competed in the men’s triples in 2024 and the Men’s Champion of Champions in 2023.
This will be the first time for Milich and Bradbury, adding to the excitement and anticipation for the upcoming competition.
Winners of the Autumn Barefoot Bowls championship, Laurie Sanders, Sharon Bromfield and Steven Gann.
