Teams had to leave the clubhouse very early to get to Mooroopna and Shepparton Golf bowls clubs on time, with division one having the luxury of playing at home.
Seymour had a successful day with all sides securing a win. Playing conditions were good with wind not too excessive and temperatures mild at the time of play.
Division five: Seymour 62 defeated Mooroopna 47
P. Smith, R. Ridd, T. Dowell, D. Syms 27 d D. Dunkley 15
R. Irby, P. Dawe, W. Hutton, A. Ridley 9 lost to J. Horkings 22
H. Baker, A. Hall, D. Staples, D. Blakeman 26 d T. Warren 10
Division two: Seymour played Shepparton Golf Bowls Club away and came away with a fruit salad result but managed to win overall in games played. There was great camaraderie with very closely contested games seesawing over the day.
Seymour 54 d Shepparton Golf 50
V. Hall, J. Locke, N. Munari, D. Klein 17 lost to G. Eastment 18
W. Solomon, L. Meek, M. Maggs, D. Prudden 14 drew with G. Waddell 14
S. O'Sullivan, M. Prudden, I. Ridd, E. Jarman 23 d J. Turner 18
Division one: Seymour hosted Tallygaroopna and was rewarded with an overall win with two sides up and one loss.
Seymour 59 d Tallygaroopna 38
J. Ridd, L. Brown, D. Selleck, A. Hall 18 d J. Lia 15
B. Dillon, G. Krzciuk, J. Wesselman, R. Brown 27 d M. Hanna 4
L. Rohde, D. Dillon, H. Flint, R. Locke 14 lost to M. Robertson 19
Weekend pennant continued for the Goulburn Valley on October 26 with the shorter format of 21 ends and no break for this season for all divisions. It was a splendid day for bowls with clear skies and mild temperatures.
Seymour hosted Shepparton Park in division two and Dookie in division four, while division seven travelled to Rushworth. Division seven was the hero.
Division seven again scored a win overall to sit second on the ladder.
Seymour 48 d Rushworth 32
A. Hall, D. Hutton, V. Hall, W. Hutton 18 lost to S. Damon 22
P. Smith, A. Lee, D. Blakeman, G. Quillinan 30 d K. Quirk 10
At home, division four played Dookie on the lawn green with one win and three losses to be beaten on the day. Seymour is currently eighth on the ladder.
Seymour 74 lost to Dookie 104
G. Splatling, L. Meek, T. Dowell, D. Klein 16 d N. Swainston 14
R. Ridd, P. Dawe, M. Maggs, I. Ridd 27 lost to T. Hernan 28
J. McCarthy, M. Prudden. D. Prudden. S. Reed 11 lost to G. Lowe 22
D. Staples, G. Broderick, A. Ridley, E. Jarman 20 lost to W. Kirby 40
Division two also played at home against Shepparton Park on the synthetic green. It found the going tough — one rink up, two down and a draw, with a loss overall. Seymour is fifth on the ladder.
Seymour 67 lost to Shepparton Park 82
W. Soloman, L. Brown, J. Wesselman, R. Brown 14 lost to V. Page 22
L. Rohde, N. Munari, G. Krzciuk, M. Hammond 21 d N. Halden 17
S. O’Sullivan, B. Dillon, G. O’Sullivan, M. Howell 14 lost to K. Rogash 25
J. Ridd, D. Dillon, H. Flint, D. Sellick 18 drew A. Jones 18
Barefoot bowls starts on Friday at 5pm and will run until November 29. Families and work groups are welcome, bowls are provided. Cost is $5 for adults and children play for free. You can wear flat-soled shoes to play. The bar will be open.
Anyone interested in lawn bowling may email seymourbowls@hotmail.com
New bowlers are always welcome.
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