Dunolly Bowling Club

Wednesday 21st June, Avoca hosted the Winter Jackpot Pairs, certainly not a warm day, a wee bit nippy for most bowlers, congratula ons to Barry Mortlock and Paul Miscallef.

All bowlers from all clubs were relieved to hear that Ian Proctor is on the road to recovery, a er speaking to Ian during the week, he is looking forward to heading home, then up to the river for a spot of fishing.

Commi ee members next commi ee mee ng is Monday 3rd July, at 7.30pm. Please spare a minute or two to fill out the ques onnaire form that you would have received in the mail and return it in the prepaid envelope that was included, even if you are not interested in a social club, your sugges ons will be considered.

WHO AM I?

My family has been involved with the Dunolly Bowling Club for over 35 years. I started bowling socially as a youngster, also playing football for Na e Yallock, l o en played against Dunolly. I went to school in Maryborough and my friendly bus driver was Harold (Harry) Pike. Below are a few of my proud family’s moments.

My mother was the Champion of Champions, M.D.L.B.A 1995-1996. Along with three other Dunolly Bowlers winners of the Silver Tray 2005, 2017, 2018. Handicap Singles Champion, 2004-2005.

My mother along with Marg Davies, Lore a Parker and P. Lacey were the Midlands Ladies Bowls Associa on State 4’s Champions. Goldfields and C.V.B Regional Triples State Winners.

My mother was elected the Ladies Associate President for 2003-2005. My father was elected the Clubs President for 2001-2003.My family played in many Division 1, 2 and 3 premiership teams, Tuesdays and Saturdays.

1997-1998 and 1998-1999 my father and his bowling partner P. Peters won the Championships Pairs. My father was honoured by the Dunolly Bowling Club as a Life Member.

2011-2012 then again 2015-2017 l was presented with the Presidents Trophy.

My son started playing bowls, we played in many premiership teams together. As a family we have served as a President, Secretary plus many volunteering roles. My family sponsors a club event. Yes, you guessed it, l am ALAN “Strop” WEIR. Our bowling club is steeped in family history, to name a few, the Fle , Raven, Mortlock, Freemantle, Howard, Whitehead and the list goes on, our club rooms are open Friday nights for the Happy Hour 5-7, come along have a look at the photos that adorn our walls, maybe one of your family members are in the photos.

Hannah Delconte, Publicity Officer.

Dunolly Golf Club

A big thankyou to the dozen or so members who a ended our working bee on Sunday. A lot of work was done to prepare the course for the upcoming tournament, due to be played on Friday the 7th and Sunday the 9th of July.

The course should be a picture by then, and all we need is some good weather for the tournament to be a success. A second working bee will be held this Sunday to put the finishing touches in place, so please come along if you can.

The commi ee invites all golfers to par cipate in the tournament, which is our most important event of the year. Just let Darren, Cheryl or Jenny know if you are going to play, so arrangements can be made. If you can contribute to the running of the tournament in any way, please let us know, as it makes it easier if we can spread the load. We will be playing this Saturday as per normal, which may be a great chance to get in some prac ce before the big event!.

Ian Arnold

Dunolly DFNC Netball Report

11’s- no play.13’s- The girls got off to an amazing start with some great all over court play. Everyone was contribu ng to some really nice flowing netball. They ran out the game 41-1 winners. The incen ve went to the whole team.

15’s- It took a li le bit for both teams to get into the game with some great defensive pressure. The second quarter saw both teams se le into the game. Rovers crept away to a slight lead and we worked hard to close the gap but unfortunately we were unable to maintain momentum and went down 1517.

17’s- we started strong with some amazing defensive pressure. We went into the second half 1 goal up. Rovers came out strong and won the 3rd quarter and took the lead by 1 goal heading into the last quarter. Although the girls tried hard rovers were just too strong in the last and took the 4 points. We went down 12-16.

C-Grade- as soon as the ladies stepped on the court the heavens opened up. It took us a li le bit to adjust to the wet court but we se led in and had a lot of the ball. Unfortunately we were unable to covert and went down 48-6. Incen ves were awarded to Billie and Cadence

B- Grade-

The ladies came up against a very well oiled Rovers team. Our defenders worked hard all game and we had quite a bit of the ball but unfortunately we were finding it hard to convert. We went down 16- 43. Incen ves were awarded to Ruby and Shayla.

A- Grade- We got off to a solid start with both great defensive pressure and steady offensive play. We were able to maintain that intensity into the second. Rovers came out strong and won the 3rd quarter. We went into the last quarter 7 goals up and managed to play some very smart, steady netball and run out the game 11 goal winners 55-44. Incen ves were awarded to Ma sse and Leah. A huge congratula ons to Ruby Lang and Billie Goodwin who played their 100th game this week. Ruby began her netball career in the 11’s and has been a dominant player ever since. She has represented the league on many occasions and has stepped up into our senior grades on many occasions.

Billie is a reless worker on and off the court for DFNC. When she isn’t playing, she is pu ng in stats, cleaning the clubrooms, working in the canteen, running water, organising social func ons and so much more. Both are incredible assets to our club.

Mel Schodde Co ordinator

Football Report

U11.5 Football

Hi all it me again your friendly under 11.5 coach with another weeks report- the team turned up ready to go it what was our best competed game for the year with some good conversion from the team gave us good confidence in our team and ability to try to get across the line with yet some more great individuals games from Jordan, Jacob, Grace, who all played their best games for the year to date. We will keep trying and improving li le bit by li le bit keep it up kids.

Hayden Wellard Coach

U14.5 Football

What a magnificent game we played a er 4-5 weeks off football we took it right to the Maryborough rovers only to lose by very li le.

It was a goal a er goal sort of game which was really good to watch. Special men on to Gracie with her fantas c defensive efforts and to Rhylan for scoring his first goal for our team. Heads up to all of our boys and girls we are ge ng closer every week, keep coming to training it is the best thing for us as a team!

Thomas Cox Coach Reserves Report

Full of confidence and desire following 3 wins in a row Dunolly were eager to hit the ground running against Maryborough Rovers in what will prove to be the final mee ng between the two clubs. The First Quarter started off with great intent from both sides as rain came down with ball movement challenging with a wet footy as Dunolly took a 25-12 lead. The feeling was solid around the group but more was wanted as we looked to take more ownership over the game in the 2nd Quarter. Control of the ball seemed to be on our side but Rovers defended well as we took a 44-20 lead in at HT. Adjustments were made for the 3rd Quarter and Dunolly put the foot down a li le more as the weather improved and if not for some wayward kicking would have had a much larger lead at 3QT, bit s ll comfortably in front 66-32. The group demanded more of themselves in the final quarter and started to really click together as we have previous weeks as we smashed 7 goals on in the last quarter to run out 112-32 winners. Best on was Tyler Barne who linked up well all day and Riley Bouwmeester kicked 3 in a good display up forward. 4 in a row! We move on to a massive game against Harcourt next!

Andrew Bearpark Coach

Seniors

Rovers was a massive game for us in terms of our season. Lose and our season was almost shot, a win keeping us alive and in the hunt.

We started well taking a 5-goal lead into the first break but slacked off in the second quarter only taking a 2 goal lead into the main break.

We went back to the style of football we wanted to play in the third quarter, playing for each other and with intensity. The last quarter was a slog with very li le scoring but we were able to walk away a 12point win.

Jake Willcocks and Jordy Waldron kicked 4 each while Lachie Tranter and Tyler Kinnane lead the be er players.

Bailey Goodwin Coach