After trailing Kyneton all afternoon, Woodend division two bowlers picked up seven shots on the last two ends in the Highlands grand final today (Saturday) at Lancefield.
There was sustained elation from the Woodend players and supporters, with Kyneton left to lament ‘the one that got away’.
Woodend is almost certain to accept promotion to the top division next season.
The division three grand final was also played at Lancefield, with Kyneton leading throughout to defeat Mount Cottrell 64-55, with Noel Rawkings winnning by 10 shots, and Jamie Epps by five.
SUNDAY AT WOODEND
Tomorrow (Sunday) at Woodend, Kyneton goes into the division one grand final as a hot favourite against Romsey, after an 80-56 semi-final win over the Redbacks.
Romsey will be trying to win its first-ever top-grade bowls premiership, and the Redbacks are buoyed after downing Kyneton Golf by 25 shots in the preliminary final.
A very large crowd is expected at Woodend tomorrow for the big match, beginning at 1pm.
As expected, selectors at Kyneton have stuck with their 12 players from the second semi-final, while Romsey made one change with Rod Schwarzenberg replacing John Fryer as leader in Aaron Young’s team.
Good luck to all players in tomorrow’s division one grand final.
