Jack Hi - National Championships Edition

jack hi A BOWLS WA PUBLICATION

Edition 132 • Winter 2023

Special Edition Winter 2023

• Australian Women's Triples champions 2022.

Preview: National Championships – October 2023

ACT

NSW

NT

QLD

SA

TAS

VIC

WA

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Ken PRIDE

BowlsWA Chief Executive Officer

Welcome to Western Australia In partnership with Bowls Australia and our host clubs of Sorrento, Joondalup and Warwick, Bowls WA looks forward to welcoming our fellow states and territories to Western Australia for the 2nd National Carnival.

Combining six different 'events', the Para Nationals, Under 18s, Champion of Champion singles, Over 60s Sides, Open Sides and Australian Championships the two week extravaganza of bowls will bring together many of the world’s best – all seeking individual and/or team glory.

The Nationals, delayed for a couple of years due to COVID, was an outstanding success when first hosted last year by Queensland at the outstanding Broadbeach club – known to many West Australians who travel annually to the Australian Open.

In 2023 we have been given the honour of hosting these events, some which have a rich and storied history in our sport.

Ask any player and high on their 'wish-list' is to win the Alley Shield or Marj Morris Trophy at the Open Sides competition, with the Over 60s competition and Para Nationals fast gaining a similar reputation.

Later in this publication some of the past and present greats are highlighted, many are seen as some of the finest to have played our sport.

Our sincere thanks to three government bodies who through their financial support have enabled the Nationals to come to Perth. Tourism WA, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and the City of Joondalup, have all contributed significantly to the carnival.

With upwards of 800+ players, managers, coaches, officials and volunteers it is a significant exercise, made financially possible by those agencies.

We know the greens will be true, the hospitality generous and the welcome genuine, if the October weather gets on board the Nationals will in this Bowls WA’s 125th year, be a carnival to remember.

Let the games begin!

Ken Pride BowlsWA CEO

Schedule of Events Australian Champion of Champions Singles October 6th and 7th, 2023 Sorrento Bowling Club Australian Under 18 Championships October 6th and 7th, 2023 Sorrento Bowling Club Australian Para Nationals October 6th to 9th, 2023 Warwick Bowling Club Australian Senior Sides Championships (12 men and women from each State/Territory) October 8th to 11th, 2023 Joondalup Bowling Club Australian Sides Championships (12 men and women from each State/Territory) October 13th to 16th, 2023 Sorrento Bowling Club Australian Championships (Singles, Pairs, Triples, Fours, Mixed Pairs) October 17th to 20th, 2023 Joondalup Bowling Club

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Champion of Champions

Quality fields for COC event When Lee Schraner’s name appears in a Champion WA’s Bowler of the Year Chris Ace-Watson gets her of Champions field, the tag of favourite for the event first look at elite singles competition, but considering normally comes along with it. her form over the past few years, she is well placed Recent Australian singles major events, as far back to challenge strongly for the title. Cassandra Millerick as 2017, have been owned by Schraner and arguably assumes favouritism for the event with Australian Jackaroo Aron Sherriff, so with no her vast experience at the top level, including Sherriff in this field, Schraner, a World Champion her BPL representation for current champions, of Champions winner, must enter the men’s the Moama Steamers. event as the one to beat.

Samantha Ferguson is another player From a WA perspective, young gun Jack with plenty of experience at the highest East will look to emulate the feat of level and one who always gives a Jeff Hall, who in 2004 became WA’s good showing. only champion of this event.

Looking further, Tasmania’s Rae East was most impressive in Simpson is a regular at national winning the WA Champion of events, and South Australian Laini Champions event, staging a McGorman has taken many a remarkable fightback to defeat scalp at these events in the past.

North Beach’s Jerome Clayton in Historically, it has been the the final. The field for this event stars of the sport that have is always a standout in terms of won this one – in addition to quality. Craig Mills is still celebrating Schraner, a three time winner, • Jack East. his remarkable BPL Cup winning bowl Aaron Teys, Scott Thulborn, Trystan just a few years ago at Moama and Glen Pitts had to Smallacombe and Dylan Fisher, who will all be in action get past superstar Aron Sherriff just to make the field. during this Nationals series, have saluted, as well as Quality throughout with all capable of challenging for recent Australian Indoor Singles Champion Ray Pearse. the title and a shot at a World Title.

In the women’s event, Dawn Hayman claimed this The women’s field sees another strong contingent, title twice in a row, prior to Carla Krizanic and Karen and whilst there’s no former champions of the event Murphy each claiming their second titles. competing, there’s still plenty of top level quality Noelene Abe, in 2013, is WA’s sole female winner of spread throughout the field. this most sought after title.

State

Men

Women

ACT

Scott Dagwell

No competitor

NSW

Lee Schraner

Samantha Ferguson

NT

Daniel Baker

Elisa Rigoni

QLD

Glen Pitts

Julia Brownie

SA

Craig Mills

Laini McGorman

TAS

No competitor

Rae Simpson

VIC

Brenton Coad

Cassandra Millerick

WA

Jack East

Chris Ace-Watson

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Under 18s

Showcasing our next superstars Reese Finn-Young recently showed that age matters little when it comes to getting bowls close to the jack as she charged into the final of the Australian Indoor Singles. That title was a bridge too far, however as defending champion in this very event, and with a last bowl thrilling win last year against emerging Jackaroo Kate Argent-Bowden, the Club Sapphire star has shown she can mix it with the very best the game has to offer.

In what looms as an interesting battle, last year’s runner-up Amity Bickley of Victoria is also back again, and with the experience of last year to draw upon, perhaps a reversal of last year’s result could be on the cards. Last year’s final was an outstanding display by both players, with big shot after big shot thwarting each other’s efforts to take the title.

The beauty of the Under 18s events however is that new players emerge each and every year, all looking to grab a title to get their career firing.

In the boys’ disciplines, the experience of Victoria’s Koby Cromie will stand him in good stead, however WA’s Callum Alberti will be better for last year’s run, and another year of bowls under his belt.

Cromie and Alberti are the only two singles players to remain in the field from last year, with Cromie losing the playoff for the bronze.

With matches across all disciplines, the Under 18s competition is a chance to see some of the up and coming stars showcase what is great about the sport.

Many of Australia’s current Jackaroos, as well as those aspiring to play at the very highest level, have come through the junior programs – there is also a family feel to these performances, with many of the athletes having wonderful support from those at home as they carve out their emerging careers.

BOYS TEAMS State

Player 1

Player 2

Player 3

Player 4

Player 5

ACT

Tom Penyu

Toby Penyu

Jordan Sturgiss

Will Lopez

Brayden Noonan

NSW

Jacob Aitken

Travis Moran

Billy Waite

Thomas Rich

Timothy Thorning

NSW/VIC

Bailee Randall

Kane Wilson

Cooper Dart

Samuel Rich

Koby Kattau

QLD

Riley Gerick

Jack Chirgwin

Hayden Leslie

Samuel Collier

Todd Brain

SA

Charlie Hicks

Liam Coe

Kobe Jarman

Cooper Hocking

Cameron Hill

TAS

Jonty Hayes

Henry Hollingsworth

Logan Marshall

Oliver Morrison

Lachie Thurley

VIC

Koby Cromie

Charlie Boswood

Josh Cartwright

Nick Rowley

Will Mays

WA

Callum Alberti

Cam Wellington

Zac Parker

Edan Manifis

Dante Burnham

GIRLS TEAMS State

Player 1

Player 2

Player 3

Player 4

Player 5

NSW

Reese Finn-Young

Katie Astley

Zoe Nicholls

Jasmine Smith

Chanel Chakouch

NSW/VIC

Taylor de Greenlaw

Addy Ryan

Lily Dodd

Tahlia Kennedy

Ella Cameron

QLD

Stella Palmer

Sophie Allan

Corinne Stallan

Holly Anderson

Lacey Gerick

SA

Evie Exton

Anda Panchawat

Ava Vass

Indiana Vass

Daisy Coe

TAS

Holly Bonde

Chloe Collins

Nakia Daines

Miley Sutton

Imogen Watson

VIC

Amity Bickley

Maddison Jacobs

Maya Rees

Emilee Davies

Akasha Fortune

WA/ACT

Charlotte Byfield

Drew Gunson

Sophie Hays

Telara Edwards

Abbey Boardman

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Para-Nationals

Commonwealth stars on show Commonwealth Games stars Serena Bonnell, Anthony Bonnell and Cheryl Lindfield headline a powerful Queensland outfit that will take to the Warwick Bowling Club greens to compete in the Para-Nationals across an array of disciplines. Add the quality of Cooper Whitestyles and Brett Sellars and you have a Maroons combination that is capable of taking home a big share of the medals on offer.

Victoria has its own share of fantastic players with Commonweath Games Gold Medallist Josh Thornton in action, alongside multi-Australian title holder Lucas Protopapas, Josh Barry and the very experienced Barry Brennan.

Plenty of defending champions just from Queensland and Victoria, however there’s always opportunities at these events for new players to announce themselves and rise to stardom.

WA’s Jodie Nikolic won the Clover Lester Encouragement Award last year as the best first year player at the event and is just one example of a player who has been rewarded for good performances last year. When it comes to inspirational stories who could forget last year, with Marijke Raine from Tasmania, riddled with blisters on her feet, still being pushed up and down the green in a wheelchair in order to play her matches. The determination shown by Marijke to still fulfil her obligations underlines the spirit with which this event is played.

WA’s team includes Nikolic once again, alongside the talented and experienced Eddie Gollan and Michael Garrett, all very well known players in the West, and all capable of pushing all the way to a title. Garrett’s Pingelly teammate Clem Nottle also features, as does David Stephen, a semi-finalist in WA’s All Ability State Championships.

THE PARA-NATIONAL TEAMS State

ACT NSW QLD SA TAS VIC WA

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Players Matthew Barrie Anthony Brown

Brad Gilbert

Aaron Kelly

Vicki Parkinson

Geoffrey Seton

Michael Vassallo

Ryan Wood

Anthony Bonnell

Serena Bonnell

Wesley Brown

Annette Goldsworthy

Louise Hoskins

Cheryl Lindfield

Brett Sellars

Cooper Whitestyles

Clive Williams

Bernard Wolland

Shane Danaher

Mike Emberton

Chris Flavel

Tom Gibbs

Andrew Reed

Graeme Robertson

Cathy Vluggen

Vanessa Wildy

Kevin Bowkett

Jeremy Bracken

Grant Hills

Shannon Hyland

Marijke Raine

Peter Rayner

Alan Ryman

Jacob Sherrin-Wall

Josh Barry

Barry Brennan

Alison East

Gwen Fabris

Grant Gibson

Shirley Ivanovic

Lucas Protopapas

Annette Ruffle

Josh Thornton

Greg Toy

Wayne Allsopp

Travis Ellison

Michael Garrett

Eddie Gollan

Jodie Nikolic

Diana Nixon

Clem Nottle

David Stephen

Lara-Jane Symons

Maud Taylor

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Senior Sides

Can Victoria dominate again?

Victoria’s performance in last year’s Nationals at Broadbeach was brilliant, but it is does leave them as the hunted this time around.

Between both the men’s and women’s Senior Sides, Victoria lost just one match last time around, and that was by just two shots in a nail-biter against Queensland in the men’s competition.

Nine of Victoria’s 2022 champion men’s team will travel to Joondalup this year, with the addition of Michael Wilson, Phil Godkin and Mark Cowan.

Three of Chris Young’s undefeated rink return with Ian Brimblecombe and Tony Schiavello retaining their place, and Dave Donaldson sliding across into second in this strong rink.

Ray Jansen is always one to watch – a former finalist in the Australian Open pairs, and capable of the big shots when they count.

For South Australia, runner-up in 2022, the well performed rink of Peter Gageler, Colin Harvey, Tony Treloar and Bob Scott remains intact and could prove hard to beat once again. Four new faces join a team that lost two games last year, to New South Wales and Victoria – two teams most would expect to need to overcome to claim the title.

Western Australia sees four changes to the team that finished midfield in 2022. Gordon King has retired and returns this year as coach/selector and Eric Johannes, who was the third placed skipper across the competition last year, moves to the New South Wales side. Brad King makes his debut, as do Aj Heal and Paul Knight, with Gary Caffell returning to the team after a layoff.

Caffell joins star skipper John Goddard as great mates who have, together, represented WA in the Open side for many years, as well as the Senior Side.

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The rink of Goddard, Caffell, Kevin Pickering and Steve Cerff looks particularly strong, and one that will see WA competitive against all opposition.

With plenty of talent across all the sides the Men’s event is sure to be hotly contested once more.

Victoria was even more dominant in last year’s women’s event, taking all before them in a clean sweep victory.

Two members of the strongest Victorian rink return at Joondalup with Sharon Warfe and Jan Morton being joined by Anne Miles and Laureen Smith – undoubtably a rink that can cause plenty of damage throughout the competition.

Queensland lost just the one match in 2022, largely due to the rink of the tournament, Sue Brady, Gail Crompton, Terry McAlary and Brenda Thompson – all four return in the same rink this time around, already marking a line in the sand to say Queensland will be hard to beat.

Add names like former Australian Jackaroo Maria Rigby and former Queensland open skipper Tracy Foster and a forward showing from the Maroons can be expected.

Western Australia adds three new faces – Jill Adam from Geraldton who has been a strong performer for many years, and two ex-Open team representatives in Robyn O’Brien and Pam Chalmers – both bring plenty of character to the team as well as great bowls.

Perhaps the strength of the WA team is best demonstrated

by Lee Poletti being named as a lead – as skipper Noelene Abe is assured of a wonderful start with the experience of a Commonwealth Games representative and Bowls WA Hall of Famer providing the first two bowls each end.

As with the men’s combinations, there are stars of the sport scattered throughout the eight competing sides here, so while Victoria must be installed as the team to beat, any number of combinations could be holding the trophy at the end.

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MEN'S SENIOR SIDES State

ACT

NSW

NT

QLD

SA

TAS

VIC

WA

Skipper

Third

Second

Lead

Andrew Ashlin

Wade Turner

Craig Southwell

Phil Crowe

Garry Charker

Graham Read

John Beaumont

Rod Tonkin

Will Penny

Hayden Ward

David Pruss

Charles Smith

Manager

Wayne Brownlie

Coach

–

Tony Shoebridge

Terry Warder

Michael Clarke

Bruce Lack

Robbie Warren

Paul Williams

Brian Suckley

Michael Beesley

Peter Taylor

Eric Johannes

Kim Jaques

Bill Ahoy

Manager

Trevor Imer

Coach

–

Chris Buchholz

Bruce Fyfe

Wayne Hayhow

Allen Walsh

Anthony Quinlan

Malcolm Trattles

Mick Hewitt

John Colwill

Jock Hicks

Lee Farrell

Alan Vallance

Anthony Sullivan

Manager

Barry Orr

Coach

Lee Farrell

Scott Franklin

Neville Jenkins

Max Jaffray

Phil Jordan

Greg Rolls

Alan Howard

Jim Wise

Keith Whalley

John Finlayson

Scott Chamberlain

Ray Kurtz

Bill Cornehls

Manager

Gary Costigan

Coach

–

Garry Smith

Gary Meekcoms

Donald Bennett

Robert Flavel

Daryl Steinwedel

Kenneth Holtham

Neville Mansell

Phil Marsden

Peter Gageler

Colin Harvey

Tony Treloar

Bob Scott

Manager

Peter Mueller

Coach

–

Tony Vince

Shane Young

Stephen Graf

Patrick Saltmarsh

Ricki Richardson

Ian Moore

David Heron

Wayne Manson

David Minns

Chris Lee

Chris Norris

Peter Lockhart

Manager

Trevor Docking

Coach

–

Chris Young

Ian Brimblecombe

Dave Donaldson

Tony Schiavello

Ray Jansen

Nick Dawe

Mark Cowan

Colin Veenendaal

Michael Wilson

Phil Godkin

Mick West

Steve Shennan

Manager

Anthony Flapper

Coach

Matthew Flapper

Brad King

Aj Heal

Neville Stevens

Jerome Clayton

Chris Lander

Paul Knight

Ross Bolton

Greg Taylor

John Goddard

Gary Caffell

Kevin Pickering

Steve Cerff

Manager

Pieter Harris

Coach

Gordon King

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WOMEN'S SENIOR SIDES State

ACT

NSW

NT

QLD

SA

TAS

VIC

WA

12

Skipper

Third

Second

Lead

Jeanette Clout

Debra Shoemaker

Janette Dunn

Gina Dowley

Mina Bannerman

Lois Waters

Melda Fowler

Kathy Elliott

Gayle Young

Catherine Hunt

Sue Lalor

Mandy Stitt

Manager

Joy Clark

Coach

Ruth Moore

Carolyn Glen

Joan Thomas

Jocilin Hayman

Sharon McReynolds

Sharyn Renshaw

Maryann Parcell

Claire Kelly

Carol White

Betty Herbertson

Christine Myers

Jenny Hepburn

Lee Benson

Manager

Jilly Bird

Coach

–

Bronwyn Hagger

Catherine Farrell

Linda Hughes

Shirley Campbell

Jill Tiller

Joan Garner

Isabel Muir

Helen Marris

Deb Vallance

Louise Hicks

Sheree Dempsey

Doreen O'Hara

Manager

Catherine Farrell

Coach

Colleen Orr

Sue Brady

Gail Crompton

Terry McAlary

Brenda Thompson

Maria Rigby

Tracy Foster

Adele Pershouse

Joan Tennent

Karen Goldsworthy

Debbie Logan

Frances Craig

Cheryl Heaps

Manager

Linda Morish

Coach

–

Beth Quinlan

Chris Thulborn

Lea Modra

Anne Merritt

Sandy Wallace

Sue Maddern

Karin Lynch

Kristeena Kirchner

Sue Hutchinson

Vicki Arbon

Claire Eichenberger

Faye Anderson

Manager

Joan Prosser

Coach

–

Kim Saunders

Deb Lee

Jean Claridge

Denise Middap

Lyn Triffitt

Karen Redman

Peri Buckley

Rosie Geeves

Jeanette Lane

Denise Tanner

Jenny Suttie

Gail Thow

Manager

Madge Strochnetter

Coach

–

Mary Tragardh

Gayle Edwards

Denise Huender

Paula Wood

Jan Hurst

Robyn Thomassen

Alison Hall

Claire Sanders

Anne Miles

Sharon Warfe

Laureen Smith

Jan Morton

Manager

Susan Howes

Coach

Nicole Shortis

Kaye Blackwell

Rhonda Prosser

Robyn O’Brien

Irene Arndt

Kathy Gobbart

Pam Chalmers

Lexie Webster

Kerry Andersen

Noelene Abe

Irene Leahy

Jill Adam

Lee Poletti

Manager

Pieter Harris

Coach

Margaret Anderson

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Historical

Can the West party like it’s 1999?

1999 – the year that American Pie and the Matrix hit the cinemas, Rogan Josh won the Melbourne Cup, Madison Avenue were rocking the Australian music charts and WA staged a remarkable come from behind victory to win the Australian Sides Championship in Darwin – the last time WA won the Men’s trophy.

Over the years, there has been some amazing finishes to the Alley Shield event, but 1999 must stand as one of the most incredible.

WA entered the final match of the round robin series in third place on the table, behind Queensland and Victoria.

A win would keep the West in with a chance, but realistically, for WA to taste victory, a minor miracle was required.

WA did its job in the final round against ACT, with Steve Srhoy, Jon Sharp, Geoff Ellis and Ross Dempsey combining for a huge 34-14 win – with Graeme Wishart, John Rainoldi, David Armstrong and Rod Heaton also home by double figures, it was now left to play out in other matches.

Victoria was well in charge of New South Wales and looking warm favourites for the title, however after trailing by 30 shots, New South Wales piled on an amazing 68 shots to 9 to run out comfortable winners and give WA one final chance.

That chance was playing out between Queensland and South Australia and, in a thriller, it was South Australia home by four shots to hand WA a thrilling victory – the miracle was complete.

The victorious 1999 WA side are all smiles after winning the ABC Shield which was presented to team manager Tony O'Meehan (back right) supported by selectors Rod Wishart and Mal Dempsey.

WA's CHAMPION TEAM

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Skipper

Third

Second

Lead

Dennis Katunarich

Sean Roach

Justin Opie

Neil Payne

Stewart Davies

Jeff Hall

Lindsay Thorn

Gary Caffell

Steve Srhoy

Jon Sharp

Geoff Ellis

Ross Dempsey

Graeme Wishart

John Rainoldi

David Armstrong

Rod Heaton

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Historical

Ten out of Ten for the West Avatar and Toy Story 3 were the big box office hits of 2010, Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd were in a battle as to who would lead the country, and WA’s Women’s side were taking all before them in a remarkable series victory to take the Marj Morris trophy.

In a rather unique start to the series, the WA team flights from Perth to Adelaide were cancelled, and instead, to get to Adelaide 'on time', the team were forced to fly Perth to Brisbane, then to Melbourne, before flying on to Adelaide.

The impromptu 'lap of honour' however was about to prove befitting as the side would go on to win 19½ rinks out of a possible 21 – one of the most dominant wins ever seen at an Australian Sides Championships.

Looking back, the immediate idea is to look at the crucial moments of the series, or the big highlight that

made it possible – for this performance, the highlights started as soon as the team set foot on the greens.

When a side loses just 1½ rinks over four days of competition, it shows a class and a consistency of performance that may never be re-produced.

The side was a powerful three rink combination headed by three of WA’s finest ever in Therese Hastings, Kathy Gobbart and Lee Poletti – all are Bowls WA Hall of Fame members, with Kerry Andersen, another member of the team, inducted into the Hall of Fame just this year.

The great news for WA didn’t stop there though, as the WA team (men and women) took out the Overall Trophy for the first and still only time.

Could this year be the second?

The 2010 WA Women's State team.

WA's INCREDIBLE TEAM Skipper

Third

Second

Lead

Therese Hastings

Helen Morss

Bev Baker

Kristina Krstic

Kathy Gobbart

Pam Haynes

Bev Scott

Melissa Solly

Lee Poletti

Noelene Abe

Kerry Andersen

Rinske Butcher

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Open Sides

Maroons and Blues in title defence Sorrento’s pristine greens will play host to the best around Australia as 24 players (12 men and 12 women) from each state and territory descend on Perth Metro’s north coast to do battle for the ultimate team prizes in Australian bowls – the Alley Shield and the Marj Morris Trophy.

Queensland and New South Wales were standouts at last year’s event at Broadbeach, finishing first and second in both competitions, with New South Wales narrowly taking the overall trophy due to an outstanding performance by its amazing Women’s team.

Elsewhere in this publication, WA’s 2010 performance of winning 19½ rinks out of 21 was highlighted as one of the greatest performances ever – New South Wales went within a whisker of equalling or bettering that achievement just last year. Two rinks completed the series undefeated with one rink dropping two matches by single figure margins.

With 11 returning players, and the addition of Jessie Cottell, New South Wales appears the team to beat.

Queensland won’t be far behind the Blues however, with Lynsey Clarke, Kelsey Cottrell and Chloe Stewart at the helm of a powerful twelve. Four new faces at the front end, but experience throughout the skipper and third positions, will once again see the Maroons challenging for top honours.

Donna Blackwell and Lisa Smith make their debut for Western Australia and both have plenty to bring to the event. Blackwell has been a star for many years, with multiple State titles to her name, and Smith has been knocking down the door for a place – a wonderful singles player, the lead spot suits Smith down to the ground.

Hailey Packer gets her first chance to skipper for WA at the highest level, and is joined by Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist Kristina Krstic and Lisa Featherby.

Helen Stevens and Lisa Brannan both recalled to the side bring bundles of energy and positive vibes to a side that will feed off the home crowd.

Nathan Rice’s award winning rink from last year sees three of the four return, with Brett Wilkie and Barrie Lester joined by Scott DeJongh-Fitzpatrick, while Aron Sherriff enters with the same rink of Wayne Turley, Sean Ingham and Nick Cahill – the only change there is Turley and Ingham swapping in the middle positions.

The conditions will certainly be different to those of Broadbeach last year, but if they acclimatise quickly, this side is capable of big things.

The Blues only look stronger with the addition of recent Golden Nugget champion Lee Schraner as skipper and Aaron Teys who slots straight back into the team as third for Aaron Wilson. The strength of this side is highlighted by the seconds – Peter Taylor, Corey Wedlock and Carl Healey, who could easily occupy back end positions in other competing sides.

Western Australia welcomes back the powerful Daniel Trewhella after a long hiatus. Trewhella is a regular at the pointy end of WA State events and brings a resounding confidence to the skipper’s role. Blake Nairn returns for his second series as skipper, and Australian Jackaroo Cody Packer completes the skippers’ roles in the WA team.

The side that finished just one bowl out of second place last year adds the experience of Scott Walker and Blake Butler as well as young star David Downey, completing a side that could perform very well on home soil.

There’s quality throughout all teams with Victoria’s Matt Flapper, Anthony Flapper and Dylan Fisher as good as any, and South Australia’s experienced Scott Thulborn and Wayne Ruediger complemented wonderfully by the brilliant Nathan Black.

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MEN'S OPEN SIDES State

ACT

NSW

NT

QLD

SA

TAS

VIC

WA

Skipper

Third

Second

Lead

Matthew Sargeant

Adam Wallace

Chris Barritt-Eyles

Richard Lawson

James Smith

Sean Robertson

William Russell

Garry Charker

Flynn O'Shaughnessy

Mac McLean

Glenn Morton

Douglas Farr

Manager

Wes Falconer

Coach

Matthew Styles

Lee Schraner

Carl Healey

Peter Taylor

Daniel Hill

Aaron Wilson

Aaron Teys

Corey Wedlock

Matty Miles

Ben Twist

David Ferguson

Ray Pearse

Mason Lewis

Manager

Peter Foster

Coach

–

Trystan Smallacombe

Jason Smith

Ian Smith

Ben Trainor

Daniel Baker

Mark Diamond

Barry Orr

Alex Brennan

Scott Hollingworth

Greg Wetzler

Adam Hollingworth

Stanley Cox

Manager

Malcolm Trattles

Coach

Lee Farrell

Aron Sherriff

Wayne Turley

Sean Ingham

Nick Cahill

Sean Baker

Matthew Lucas

Nic Gosley

Kane Nelson

Nathan Rice

Brett Wilkie

Barrie Lester

Scott DeJongh-Fitzpatrick

Manager

Gary Costigan

Coach

Alan Thorp

Nathan Black

Craig Mills

Jono Voigt

Ben Bowman

Wayne Ruediger

Simon Dorr

Josh Studham

Will McPharlin

Scott Thulborn

Tyson Wilson

Brett Davis

Mitchell Percy

Manager

Marc Evans

Coach

Andrew Smith

Taelyn Male

Josh Lording

Scott Summers

Ryan Guy

Robert McMullen

Will Coad

Aaron Jago

Mitch Banks

Michael Sims

Mark Strochnetter

Nick Courto

Codi Marshall

Manager

Trevor Docking

Coach

Chris Dudman

Matt Flapper

Brett Mahoney

Brad Pavey

Tyson Cromie

Dylan Fisher

Dane McKinnon

Brad Holland

Brendan Gallagher

Anthony Flapper

Brad Orr

James Pearce

John McCarron

Manager

Anthony Schiavello

Coach

Ian Ewing

Daniel Trewhella

Shane Knott

Warren Holt

Blake Butler

Blake Nairn

Clive Adams

Bill Brandsma

Scott Walker

Cody Packer

Anthony Williams

David Downey

Jack East

Manager

Lindsay Thorn

Coach

Pieter Harris

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WOMEN'S OPEN SIDES State

ACT

NSW

NT

QLD

SA

TAS

VIC

WA

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Skipper

Third

Second

Lead

Chloe Morrison

Jessica Hogan

Kelli Cartledge

Kristen Steele

Ruth Moore

Jeanette Clout

Elaine Tse

Sue Lalor

Margaret Bacchetto

Sharon Steele

Dianne Marquet

Leeanne Birch

Manager

Bob Bacchetto

Coach

Renee Arkinstall

Dawn Hayman

Kay Moran

Kate Walker

Sarah Boddington

Ellen Ryan

Jamie-Lee Worsnop

Jessie Cottell

Brianna Smith

Natasha Van Eldik

Anne Johns

Genevieve Delves

Samantha Ferguson

Manager

Pam Hockings

Coach

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Elisa Rigoni

Elice Crisp

Catherine Farrell

Sez James

Colleen Orr

Karen Lane

Lynne Hayhow

Tania Humphris

Siobhan Tootell

Anita Rhook

Antonia Lai

Helen Marris

Manager

Joan Garner

Coach

Elisa Rigoni

Lynsey Clarke

Julie Keegan

Wendy Wilson

Kira Bourke

Kelsey Cottrell

Bolivia Millerick

Pamela Rowe

Amanda Haevecker

Chloe Stewart

Emma Spicer

Julia Brownie

Amy Evans

Manager

Christina Pavlov

Coach

Jacqueline Hineman

Laini McGorman

Tiffany Matulick

Sheridon Bodnar

Karen Gatto

Kate Argent-Bowden

Renata Callisto

Sharon Cavanagh

Grace Moloney

Katrina Green

Cath Greenslade

Debbie Dennis

Evie Exton

Manager

Lyn Thatcher

Coach

Anthony Lucas

Rebecca Van Asch

Lauren Banks

Courtney Hobbs

Bronwyn King

Makayla Gibson

Mikayla Baker

Peta Barnett

Jess McMullen

Rae Simpson

Erin Moore

Allison Venn

Kirsten Viney

Manager

Kim Saunders

Coach

Grant Allford

Lisa Phillips

Jess Wallace

Sophie Kurzman

Blaine Edwards

Cass Millerick

Kylie Whitehead

Anita Jenkins

Olivia Cartwright

Samantha Atkinson

Tris Doolan

Emma Simmonds

Jodie Fruend

Manager

Jody Nevill

Coach

Nicole Shortis

Hailey Packer

Donna Blackwell

Kaitlin Tyrrell

Linda Warburton

Lisa Featherby

Helen Stevens

Denise Kelly

Jenny Parker

Kristina Krstic

Chris Ace-Watson

Lisa Brannan

Lisa Smith

Manager

Kerry Andersen

Coach

Therese Hastings

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Australian Championships

A Galaxy of Stars to behold An amazing array of talent will take to the Joondalup greens to contest the Australian Championships – with disciplines from singles through to fours, and also the mixed pairs, the four days is a showcase of champions from each State and Territory.

The action commences on October 17 with the triples events. The men's field sees WA’s Justin Opie, Lee Such and Beau Manton represent with New South Wales’ Darren Morrison, Heath Lewis and Michael Phillips looming large in the run for the title. Former Australian Champion of Champion Singles winner, and ex-pat Western Australian Trystan Smallacombe is joined by Ian Smith and Ben Trainor for the NT, while father and son Victorian duo David and Joshua Cartwright are joined by Brent Reiner in another team to watch.

The standout combination in the women’s draw is Natasha Van Eldik with Genevieve Delves and Kate Matthews – a very solid crew that will be hard to beat.

WA has a country feel about its trio with the recently relocated Chris Ace-Watson joined by Irene Leahy and Jill Adam.

The Victorian mother and daughter team of Sheryl and Samantha Atkinson is joined by Maureen Leighton in the Atkinson’s first hit out for the week.

Next comes the pairs where the action really hots up in the womens field. The Atkinson’s return to do battle, with WA’s own mother and daughter team in Kaye and Donna Blackwell also in the draw. New South Wales presents the pairing of Karen Murphy and Ellen Falkner for the field to deal with, and Queensland sees Lynsey Clarke and Claire Turley team together. With experience spread throughout the field, this event might be the highlight of the week.

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New South Wales again has the threatening combination in the mens field, with BPL stars Gary Kelly and Corey Wedlock in action, however WA’s Warren Holt and Mark Wunnenberg will be in the mix.

ACT’s Matt Sargeant is capable of beating anyone as he teams with Ian Whybrow.

Mixed pairs action sees South Australia’s Brett Davis and Laini McGorman as one to watch, as well as Queenslanders Jane Bush and Scott DeJonghFitzpatrick. Brad Gillingham and Rinske Butcher are WA’s hope in this one.

The big names keep coming for New South Wales in the men's and women's fours event with Murphy and Falkner joined by Ellen Ryan and Jamie-Lee Worsnop, while for the men, it is Ben Twist, with David Ferguson, Mathew Pietersen and Craig Donaldson.

Sorrento quartet Bruce Eagles, Murray Hulbert, Peter Flack and Peter Morgan carry WA’s hopes in the men's draw, whilst Laura Butler, Therese Hastings, Kaitlin Tyrrell and Lisa Smith will fancy their chances of a medal in the women’s field.

Finally the singles where, given his Australian title win in 2021, Smallacombe will be favoured, however despite the immense talent throughout the field, it does look quite even.

WA’s Cody Packer will no doubt have invested some time on the Joondalup greens in preparation for his tilt at the title.

Jessie Cottell (NSW) and Katelyn Inch (Queensland) head the women’s singles field, but again, underestimate any of the State champions competing at your peril. WA’s Irene Arndt thought her chances of a State Singles title had passed her by – now there’s a chance at an Australian title, on home soil.

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MEN'S SINGLES ACT

NSW

NT

QLD

Matthew Sargeant

Jack Lewis

Trystan Smallacombe

Kurt Brown

SA

TAS

VIC

WA

Will McPharlin

Robert McMullen

Mathew O’Brien

Cody Packer

WOMEN'S SINGLES ACT

NSW

NT

QLD

Sharon Steele

Jessie Cottell

Elisa Rigoni

Katelyn Inch

SA

TAS

VIC

WA

Lea Modra

Kim Saunders

Olivia Cartwright

Irene Arndt

MEN'S PAIRS ACT

NSW

NT

QLD

Ian Whybrow Matthew Sargeant

Corey Wedlock Gary Kelly

Gregory Wetzler Trystan Smallacombe

Tyler Pettigrew Jake Rynne

SA

TAS

VIC

WA

Ben Fidock Leigh Brennan

Bailey Bellchambers Codi Marshall

Robert Mitchell Ian Brimblecombe

Mark Wunnenberg Warren Holt

WOMEN'S PAIRS ACT

NSW

NT

QLD

Dianne Marquet Sharon Steele

Ellen Falkner Karen Murphy

Colleen Orr Siobhan Tootell

Claire Turley Lynsey Clarke

SA

TAS

VIC

WA

Cathryn Greenslade Jodi Kotz

Debra Lee Kim Saunders

Sheryl Atkinson Samantha Atkinson

Donna Blackwell Kaye Blackwell

MEN'S TRIPLES ACT

NSW

NT

QLD

Liam Walsh William Russell Glenn Morton

Michael Phillips Heath Lewis Darren Morrison

Ben Trainor Ian Smith Trystan Smallacombe

Roger Stevens Dean Drummond Peter Brown

SA

TAS

VIC

WA

David Carter Gary Thompson Gary Meekcoms

Phillip Mundy Cameron Windram Scott Summers

Joshua Cartwright Brent Reiner David Cartwright

Beau Manton Lee Such Justin Opie

WOMEN'S TRIPLES ACT

NSW

NT

QLD

Sandra Warren Penelope Auld Mandy Stitt

Kate Matthews Genevieve Delves Natasha Van Eldik

Sarah James Elisa Rigoni Siobhan Tootell

Lauren Schultz Gail Crompton Wendy Wilson

SA

TAS

VIC

WA

Sue Phillips Lee Robinson Jacky Jacobs

Kirsten Viney Kim Saunders Erin Moore

Maureen Leighton Sheryl Atkinson Samantha Atkinson

Jill Adam Irene Leahy Chris Ace-Watson

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MEN'S FOURS ACT

NSW

NT

QLD

Harvey McAlister Mac McLean Michael McQueen Shane Murton

Craig Donaldson Mathew Pietersen David Ferguson Ben Twist

Tony Sullivan Barry Orr Dimitri Hnaris Mark Diamond

Thomas Blasczyk Stephen Hayden Jacob Nelson Kane Nelson

SA

TAS

VIC

WA

Ashley Klose Matthew Northcott Max Kleinig Simon Geater-Johnson

Matthew Jackson Jack Ellis Luke Turner Tim Douce

Garry McCaig John Caldwell Brian Lehmann Joshua Thornton

Peter Morgan Peter Flack Murray Hulbert Bruce Eagles

WOMEN'S FOURS ACT

NSW

NT

QLD

Sue Lalor Debra Schoemaker Jeanette Clout Ruth Moore

Jamie-Lee Worsnop Ellen Falkner Ellen Ryan Karen Murphy

Helen Marris Isabel Muir Joan Garner Jill Tiller

Cheryl Heaps Karen Goldsworthy Julie Keegan Bolivia Millerick

SA

TAS

VIC

WA

Susan Hutchinson Pamela Edmunds Sue Maddern Sandra Wallace

Kim Saunders Debra Lee Rae Simpson Erin Moore

Claire Sanders Laureen Smith Anne Miles Kylie Whitehead

Lisa Smith Kaitlin Tyrrell Therese Hastings Laura Butler

MIXED PAIRS ACT

NSW

NT

QLD

Ruth Moore James Smith

Mason Lewis Anne Johns

Karen Lane Ben Trainor

Jane Bush Scott DeJongh-Fitzpatrick

SA

TAS

VIC

WA

Laini McGorman Brett Davis

Courtney Hobbs Tim Douce

Kirsty Ven den Hoff Vincent McIlwain

Rinske Butcher Brad Gillingham

Team Honours ALLEY SHIELD – Men's Open Sides Series – Honour Roll 1959 QLD

1961 NSW

1963 NSW

1965 VIC

1967 VIC

1969 VIC

1970 QLD

1972 WA

1974 NSW

1975 NSW

1976 QLD

1977 VIC

1978 NSW

1979 NSW

1980 NSW

1981 WA

1982 QLD

1983 WA

1984 WA

1985 NSW

1986 NSW

1987 WA

1988 SA

1989 QLD

1990 NSW

1991 WA

1992 WA

1993 VIC

1994 WA

1995 NSW

1996 VIC

1997 VIC

1998 QLD

1999 WA

2000 NSW

2001 QLD

2002 VIC

2003 NSW

2004 NSW

2005 NSW

2006 QLD

2007 NSW

2008 QLD

2009 QLD

2010 QLD

2011 NSW

2012 QLD

2013 NSW

2014 QLD

2015 NSW

2016 VIC

2017 SA

2018 VIC

2019 NSW

2022 QLD

2023 – Who will be the champions?

MARJ MORRIS TROPHY – Women's Open Sides Series – Honour Roll 1979 VIC

1981 QLD

1983 NSW

1985 QLD

1987 NSW

1989 NSW

1991 QLD

1993 QLD

1995 NT

1997 NSW

1999 VIC

2001 VIC

2002 WA

2003 NSW

2004 VIC

2005 QLD

2006 QLD

2007 NSW

2008 QLD

2009 QLD

2010 WA

2011 QLD

2012 NSW

2013 NSW

2014 NSW

2015 NSW

2016 NSW

2017 QLD

2018 NSW

2019 NSW

2016 NSW

2017 QLD

2013 NSW

2014 NSW

2022 NSW

2023 – Who will be the champions?

OVERALL OPEN TROPHY – Combined Open Men's and Women's Teams – Honour Roll 2008 QLD

2009 QLD

2010 WA

2018 NSW

2019 NSW

2022 NSW

2011 NSW

2012 NSW

2013 NSW

2014 QLD

2015 NSW

2023 – Who will be the champions?

JOHN DOBBIE OAM TROPHY – Men's Senior Sides Series – Honour Roll 2005 VIC

2006 QLD

2007 QLD

2008 NSW

2009 QLD

2010 VIC

2015 VIC

2016 VIC

2017 SA

2018 VIC

2019 NSW

2022 VIC

2011 QLD

2012 NSW

2023 – Who will be the champions?

BETTY COLLINS OAM TROPHY – Women's Senior Sides Series – Honour Roll 2011 WA

2012 NSW

2013 VIC

2014 WA

2015 QLD

2016 QLD

2017 QLD

2018 NSW

2019 QLD

2022 VIC

2023 – Who will be the champions?

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WA MEN'S 100 STATE GAMES Cap 99 82 81 62 78 140 95 122 110 143 103 49 141 83 156 36 125 130 115 60 136 132 17 101 126 128 127 94 12 153 161 131

Player Graeme WISHART Dennis KATUNARICH John RAINOLDI Geoff OAKLEY Steve SRHOY Clive ADAMS Robert BALL Pieter HARRIS Geoff ELLIS Kyle McILROY Lindsay THORN Ron TAYLOR John GODDARD Peter SARDELIC John SLAVICH Bert SHARP Jeff HALL Ross DEMPSEY Stewart DAVIES John CAFFELL Jon SHARP Russell HUGHES Frank HARRISON Norm PASCOE Neil PAYNE Gary CAFFELL Dave RANKIN Keith DONCON Joe RODIN Trystan SMALLACOMBE Thomas MITCHELL Rod HEATON

Debut Games 1985 336 1980 307 1979 247 1975 243 1978 238 2000 229 1985 219 1993 216 1988 205 2000 202 1985 197 1970 187 2000 179 1980 174 2005 165 1966 161 1994 140 1997 140 1989 138 1975 137 1998 132 1997 126 1963 122 1985 115 1996 115 1997 109 1996 106 1984 104 1963 103 2004 102 2009 102 1998 100

WA MEN'S CURRENT TEAM Cap

Player

Debut Games

140 167 149 165 174 180 177 183 185 187 188 189

Clive ADAMS Cody PACKER Daniel TREWHELLA Shane KNOTT Bill BRANDSMA Anthony WILLIAMS Scott WALKER Jack EAST Warren HOLT Blake NAIRN Blake BUTLER David DOWNEY

2000 229 2011 97 2002 83 2010 59 2013 48 2018 24 2015 22 2022 13 2022 13 2022 13 2023 5 2023 4

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WA WOMEN'S 75 STATE GAMES Cap

Player

Debut Games

106 121 128 101 118 120 142 124 137 143 144

Lee POLETTI Therese HASTINGS Noelene ABE Roma DUNN Kathy GOBBART Bev SCOTT Kristina KRSTIC Kerry ANDERSEN Helen MORSS Lisa FEATHERBY Shenayde HELDT

1992 191 2000 187 2004 166 1992 156 1996 154 1997 139 2010 119 2002 110 2007 101 2011 97 2011 79

WA WOMEN'S CURRENT TEAM Cap

Player

Debut Games

142 143 146 156 134 153 160 161 163 159 165 164

Kristina KRSTIC Lisa FEATHERBY Linda WARBURTON Hailey PACKER Helen STEVENS Denise KELLY Jenny PARKER Chris ACE-WATSON Kaitlin TYRRELL Lisa BRANNAN Lisa SMITH Donna BLACKWELL

2010 119 2011 97 2011 70 2016 46 2006 42 2015 30 2019 14 2022 13 2022 13 2019 9 2023 5 2023 4

MEN'S PLAYER OF THE SERIES Alan Eddy/Rod Wishart Trophy Year

Player

Year

Player

2022 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Anthony WILLIAMS Russell BATES Anthony WILLIAMS Cody PACKER Lewis GRIGG Thomas MITCHELL Matthew AYRES Dave RANKIN Clive ADAMS John SLAVICH John SLAVICH Kyle McILROY Jon SHARP Pieter HARRIS Robert BALL Pieter HARRIS Pieter HARRIS John GODDARD

2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985

Kyle McILROY Graeme WISHART Graeme WISHART Geoff ELLIS Sean ROACH Geoff ELLIS John RAINOLDI Dennis KATUNARICH Stewart DAVIES Brian KATUNARICH John RAINOLDI Robert BALL Steve SRHOY John RAINOLDI Graeme WISHART Steve SRHOY Peter SARDELIC Geoff ADJUK

WOMEN'S PLAYER OF THE SERIES Beryl Godfrey Trophy Year Player

Year

Player

2022 2019 2018 2017 2017 2016 2016 2015 2014

Kristina KRSTIC Helen MORSS Kristina KRSTIC Hailey PACKER* Kristina KRSTIC* Shenayde HELDT* Kristina KRSTIC* Kristina KRSTIC Kristina KRSTIC

2013 Shenayde HELDT 2012 Kelli ROGALSKI 2011 Kathy GOBBART 2010 Kathy GOBBART 2009 Kathy GOBBART 2008 Therese HASTINGS 2007 Therese HASTINGS 2006 Elaine McDONALD * Dual Winners

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