Bowls News

TFNQDBA results

ON Saturday, February 18, the TFNQ District Bowls Championships concluded, with the overall winners decided.

Some challenging games played out over the past month at Marlin Coast, West Cairns, Atherton and Mossman Bowls clubs.

Twelve teams vied for the title of District Fours champions and played three games of 15 ends or (2 hours 20 mins).

After a full day of elimination rounds, the top four teams qualified for the semi-finals.

From the semi-finals, two teams secured wins and booked a finals berth.

A hard-fought final (21 ends or 3 hours, 30 mins) ensued; however, the team of Andrew Hanson, Berto Srhoj, Doug Laycock and Wayne Petrohilos consistently had bowls on the kitty and finished convincing winners 27 - 10 over Steve Mann, John Blain, Donald Lawton and David Goode.

The District Pairs Championships' winners were Nick Twining and Lyle Braggins. In an extremely close tussle, Ben Moore just pipped Kim Mitchell by 25 - 22 in the District Singles final.

Tully Bowls

THURSDAY, February 23:

Starting at 4.30 pm, 10 players enjoyed 14 ends in the cooler conditions.

Team 1 Sean Prinisloo/Joan Mercer (27) v Team 2 Rod Bradley/Joanne Townsend (1)

Team 3 Ray Downing/Jason Harrop/Rita Hudson (17) v Team 4 Peter Smith/Val Bradley/Bev Harrop (12) Sunday Afternoon, February 26:

Lifetime Membership for his storied contribution to the Tigers book. If anyone can vouch or even have an opinion about the bloke getting the gong, then I am more than qualified. We started our footy journey way back when T rex and Stegosaurus played footy; we both played for every grade in a Tigers jersey and coached every grade in our town. It was a fitting achievement for a fitting bloke. As his wife Brenda put it so elegantly, his mistress Emmi finally had the last laugh. Maybe a trophy awaits me soon, so for now, I’ll have to be content with owning an Oscar, WWE Universal Championship Belt, and WWE Undisputed Championship Belt.

Ok, so here we go again; the NRL season is back. With my Summer being filled with giant hams, turkey, fried chicken and endless cricket, it is with great anticipation that finally, the footy is back on TV. So, it is time to get it on to all you NRL lovers, Rooster haters, Storm cheaters, Cowgirls supporters, and Broncos legendary fans. Let’s get ready to rumble. Up the Bronx.

A bit wet today so members had an early smoko before play.

14 Bowlers enjoyed ! Rink of triples and 2 Rinks of 2-4-2.

Team1 Peter Smith/Jason Harrop (13) v Team 2 Leno Ceccato/Lou Brunello (8)

Team 5 Robyn Brunello Pam Staier (7) v Team 6 Rod Tennant/Joan Mercer (11)

Team 3 Joanne Townsend/Pauline Edwards/ Rita Hudson (9) v Team 4 Ray Downing/Avis Ray/ Colleen Tennant (7)

2nd Game

Team1 (12) v Team 5 (6). Team 2 (6) v Team 6 (10) Team 3 (6) v Team 4 (3).

Winners out of the hat were Ray Downing/Avis Ray/ Colleen Tennant. Each received a free drink.

Tuesday, February 28:

Joan Mercer, Marilyn Hagley, Joanne Townsend and Robyn Brunello travelled to South Johnstone to play in their Opening Day.

I believe a great day was had by all though a bit humid (better than the rain!)

Plus, a beautiful smoko provided by Louise, Anna, Kathy and Vera to end the day.

Anyone wishing to learn to play bowls please call at the club or ring us on 40681230. We have Club Coaches waiting to assist you..

Our playing times are Wednesday afternoons at 4.30 to 6.30. Sundays 1.30 pm to 5 pm.

Names in the book 30 mins before play.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

MICHAEL de Vries, Sam Pagano, Clem Kinbacher and Bill Hoskins won last Thursday afternoon’s social bowls.

Visitors and new members are most welcome, with names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.00 pm start.

There were no club games played this week due to persistent wet weather.

The final of the Barry Wallis Shield, due to be played last Saturday, was cancelled because of wet weather and will now be played at South Johnstone Bowls Club on March 25.

Ingham Bowls Club News

RESULTS of Friday Men’s pairs played on Feb 24: D Mc Grath & F Pallanza def P Ryan 7 M Marbelli 20 - 11

J Dickerson & I Muldowney def N Craven & P Herman 12 - 10

R Cantatore & T Koop def J Hamlyn 7 K Walker 17 - 13

Mixed social bowls results for Feb 26: Prize winning team was B Bell, N Evans & K Walker defeating T Arknik, C Johnson & P Herman 30 - 10 (23 points to 6)

B Eddleston, J Craven & S Richards def J Dickerson, D Horsley & T Koop 22 - 16 (17 points to 10)

J Mc Kaskill, J Fenoglio, J Eddleston & R Cantatore def B Mc Kaskill, M Moore, M Thompson & A Torielli 15 - 12 (11 points to 10)

Happening at our club this week: Call 47762117 or 0487240397 to nominate for any of the following games.

Barefoot Bowls played every Thursday between 6 – 8 pm

Names into the club by 5:30 pm

Men’s Pairs played at 2:15 pm every Friday.

Names into the club by 1:30 pm

This Friday March 3 the club will have a send-off for long time Friday player Ian Muldowney. Celebration Pizzas and beers will be served at the completion of the games.

P Ryan on Duty for the March 3.

Mixed Social Bowls played every Sunday at 1:30 pm

Names into the club by 12:30 pm Rosters for March 5.

Bar: S Richards

Social Selector: T Koop