CRANBOURNE RSL BOWLS
There was no talk from Cranbourne RSL Division 2 before the game on the consequences of losing Saturday’s tournament. Everyone knew what they had to do… win. And in the twinkling of an eye the RSL opened up a big lead and never surrendered that lead all day. Everyone bowled well under extreme pressure of knowing a loss would see them relegated to Division 3. The final result was a crushing 42-shot win. The victory song at the end of the game was sung with passion and pride for a club which once again proved the doubters wrong.
Results: Cranbourne RSL 103 (R. Bligh/R. Crawford/J. Spencer/M. Watkinson 31-16. B. Graham/G. Dore/W. Ballard/W. Brannan 21-10. F. Scicluna/J. Carretero/R. Hansen/K. Hocking 31-22. P. Males/J. Black/R. Chapman/Y Van der Wees 20-13) d Clayton 61.
DIVISION 5
Too hot for play Cranbourne RSL shared the points with Dandenong Club.
DIVISION 8
Too hot for play Cranbourne (3) RSL shared the points with Dandenong City.
Cranbourne (4) RSL walkover against Hampton Park – final Saturday 28 February at Cardinia Waters, all members invited to attend and support the team. Meet at RSL around 11.15am for transport arrangements.
MIDWEEK
A GOOD finish to the season with Ray Chapman’s side winning by 22 shots – their first season in midweek and coming away with only two defeats. Their first final is Tuesday, 24 February as the News goes to press.
Results: Cranbourne RSL 73 (D. Meulman/M. Hodges/H. Rogers/R. Chapman 34/12. R. Bligh/C. Butler/T. Bonney/J. Spencer 21/15. P. Males/M. McIntyre/G. Dore/Y. Van der Wees 18/22) d Berwick 59.
Side of the Year (15 from 17 wins): R. Bligh, C. Butler, T. Bonney, J. Spencer.
