Saturday Pennant.
Side 1 Division 2
After finally breaking the season duck with their first win last week, the Monbulk top side went back-to-back with another solid 18/0 86/66 win on Saturday against Boronia at the Hawks home venue. No doubt the fire was lit with their inspiring first up win against Warburton the previous week, and the appetite for more was obvious as the team set about their work. Despite what appeared to be a relatively comfortable win on paper the margin didn’t reflect the contest with all rinks being challenged and having to work hard to get their wins. Eric Markham (24/16) returned to the skipping role in the absence of Jim Bras and did the job beautifully. Coming back to the club after 17 years when he last played as 13-year-old Shaun Wilson gave his skipper good support as did Klaus Eisele and Irma Turner. Dion Addison (25/19), Brian Smith (21/16), Rob Wilson (16/15), all won their tight contests to help complete the clean sweep win. Kylie Bailey, Chris Clerici, and Karen Wilson were notable performers in the teams win.
Side 2 Division 5
The club’s 2nd 16 are having a good season making themselves hard to beat and fighting hard in every contest, this was once again the case as they took on Mitcham down in the suburbs. In a match that was separating the teams by no more than a handful of shots for the entirety the Mitcham side managed to win the 2 rinks all contest 4/14 74/82 late in the match. Despite the loss Don Barnetson (29/22) rink provided the highlight of the round by not only delivering their 7 shots win but also achieving the “hole in one of bowls”, a maximum 8 count on one end. Something that some players can play a whole career without getting, congratulations to Don and his players Mark “Candles” Hoefer, Mark Johnston and Ivan Baric. Graeme Goller (20/18) was the other successful rink but Andew Smith (14/19), Peter Lee (11/23) tried hard without getting the chocolates.
Side 3 Division 8
Winning the Monbulk club popularity award this newly formed side has been a revelation for the Hawks therefore everyone enjoyed celebrating their win on Saturday night. Playing at home against Healesville alongside the top side that were keen to barrack them home the 3s got the job done 14/2 66/54. Mike Harris (28/19) supported by Graeme Godkin, Brendon Griffiths, and Brian Henderson were terrific helping to set up the win. Welcome back to Margaret O’Brien (18/14), after a spell from injury, she steered her team of Frank Mileto, Tristan Berry, and John Casamento to victory. Ron Bishop (20/21) fell just short of securing the 2 points on offer but with super support from Yvonne Cowling who never lets you down, Peter Dowsett bringing his skills to the party and Kaye Lee adding her steadiness to the mix this rinks result was a Major contributor to the overall team success.
Midweek Tuesday Pennant.
Side 1 Division 1
Playing host to lower ranked Eltham the top side will be rightly disappointed with this week’s outcome. Defeated 2/14 55/64 we might look to put this one in the rear vision mirror, despite the overall margin being only 9 shots this is a result that the Monbulk side would have expected to capture. Rob Wilson (21/20), Jim Bras (15/23), Brian Smith (19/21). Let’s move on to next week.
Side 2 Division 3
On a brighter note Monbulk 2nds played at home against Heathmont and presented the club with a stronger result winning 14/2 67/53. In a continuation of what has been a good season so far this result catapults them into 2nd on the ladder. Thanks to wins from Ray Pike ( 24/15) and Andrew Smith (23/17) and a narrow loss by Don Barnetson (20/21) a nice win from a team doing well.
Side 3 Division 5
Nothing to report from this contest as the game didn’t get underway. Abandoned due to the home side, Eastwood Golf closing the green. Quite clearly unable to cope with the recent rain the local greens-keeper elected to protect his surface and unfortunately close it for the day.
