On The Greens At Goosies

Opening Day 2025

President Alan Dillon’s Opening Day was a huge success, with over 60 men’s bowlers participating in the event. The big winners on the day were Vic Gaudion and Col Crocker, taking out the top prize money, while Alan Leyshon and Peter Madden picked up the runners-up prize. Meanwhile, John Fry and Joe Crocker were lucky enough to have their cards pulled for the lucky door prize.

Friday Winners:

Chris Woo and Terry Clark continue their great form, showing that their dedication to practice is paying off.

Carmel Bell and Greg McLean secured second place, with Les McDermott and Mick Walsh walking away with some beer money.

This Weekend's Competition

Open Fours - Saturday, January 18
1:00pm Start
Umpire: Ray McCarthy

David Dowden, Ross Williams, Neil Blucher, Peter Madden
vs John Chester-Master, Terry Willey, Bert Hobbs, Ron Bowers

Jim Lette, Eric Galletly, Alan Dillon, Terry Clark
vs Paul Golston, Alex Cameron, Ernie Sealy, John Kennell

Ben Crocker, Ian Beveridge, Joe Crocker, Col Crocker
vs Ian Gordon, Asko Helenius, Russell Fry, Geoff Ollett

Open Fours - Saturday, January 18
10:00am Start
Gavin Hannah, Rob Evans, Ian Morris, Ian Rowan
vs Tony Allsop, Peter Miller, Les McDermott, Chris Banney

Open Pairs
Sunday, January 19 – 9am Start
Umpire: Andrew Coates

Vic Gaudion, Ian Rohan vs Les Mcdermott, Chris Banney

Rob Evans, Mick Mackenzie vs Lance Edwards, Paul Goldston

John Chester-Master, Ron Bowers vs Bert Hobbs, Terry Clark

Steve Lane, Mick Walsh vs Doug Dungavell, Peter Madden

David Dowden, Ross Williams vs Ian Beveridge, Ian Morris

Steve Lancaster, Tony Bartholomew vs Noel Brand, Joe Crocker

Shane Trannore, Wayne Trannore vs Ben Crocker, Col Crocker

Peter Miller, Alan Cooney vs Alan Leyson, Ray Mccarthy

Gary Kennedy, Neil Blucher vs Greg Mclean, Geoff Ollett

Coming Event

The club will host a fun event on Australia Day, Monday, January 27. The dress code will be mufti/Aussie themes, and the competition will be an 18-end 3 Bowl Mixed Triples game, commencing at 1:00pm. Players are requested to arrive by 12:30pm for the box draw. Visitors are more than welcome to join the fun!

Weekly Social Competition

Monday Morning: 8:30am start – 2x4x2 Pairs (any mix)
Wednesday: Ladies Bowls
Thursday: 1:00pm start – 2x4x2 Pairs (any mix)
Friday: 1:30pm start – 3 Bowl Pairs (any mix)
Saturday: 1:00pm start – Men’s Bowls

Contributed by Doug Giddings

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Photos supplied

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