Kyneton and Kyneton Golf both won their Highlands division one bowls matches in contrasting circumstances in cold conditions on Saturday.
Reigning premier Kyneton totally outplayed Romsey in a replay of last season’s grand final, while Golf surprisingly struggled at home to Diggers Rest — finally winning by ONE shot!
Unpredictable heavy rain had an impact largely in the southern area, but the only division one match washed out was Trentham versus Gisborne, with each side gaining eight points.
At Romsey, the two combatants were without their current club champions in Aaron Young and Greg Podesta.
Terry Kelly stepped up as skipper for Kyneton and had a big win, as did Anthony Mathison.
Glen Marshall’s four was in contention for Romsey until the final end, but the overall outcome was an all fours up 46 shots victory for the visitors.
The Kyneton Golf v Diggers Rest match was an absolute thriller, with all fours close, and Golf relieved to finally scramble home 53-52.
Third-placed Kilmore outplayed Lancefield to win by 35 shots at home, and Broadford moved into fifth spot by downing Woodend by 20 shots. Norm Bickerdyke’s four prevented a clean sweep.
Current ladder: Kyneton 92 points, Kyneton Golf 88, Kilmore 62, Gisborne 48, Broadford 47, Romsey 42, Woodend 34, Diggers Rest 34, Trentham 25, Lancefield 8.
There was one unplayed match (rain) in second division, and three in third division.
SATURDAY’S SCORES
Sixth round scores from Highlands pennant bowls matches on Saturday were:
Division 1: Kyneton Golf 53 d Diggers Rest 52: A. Barker 20 d R. Treweek 15, A. Plowman 17 lost to Kylie Stafford 22, P. Linehan 16 d P. Robinson 15. Romsey 36 lost to Kyneton 82: C. Austin 7 lost to T. Kelly 34, G. Marshall 17 lost to D. J. Thomas 18, D. Ely 12 lost to Ant. Mathison 30. Kilmore 83 d Lancefield 48: L. Whitnall 29 d A. Brandolin 17, D. Carroll 20 d A. Andrews 18, D. Noonan 34 d J. Holmes 13. Broadford 70 d Woodend 50: D. Ellis 16 d T. Lennie 15, D. Kelly 35 d S. Pickles 15, R. Chapman 19 lost to N. Bickerdyke 20. Trentham v Gisborne a washout.
Division 2: Kyneton 62 d Macedon 50: M. Plowman 24 d G. Dickinson 13, N. Jamieson 15 lost to I. Guymer 18, D. Knight 23 d I. Matthews 19. Kyneton Golf 58 d Romsey 51: R. Seymour 24 d G. Gilligan 15, J. McQualter 15 lost to G. Candy 22, J. Trounce 19 d R. Kozulins 14. Broadford 56 lost to Gisborne 68: P. Hoskins 16 lost to B. Wylie 29, B. Goddard 21 d J. Evans 20, A. Cowen 19 tied with I. Ball 19. Diggers Rest v Kilmore a washout.
Division 3: Kyneton 67 d Trentham 34: B. Toll 22 d L. Gent 8, S. Fenton 24 d I. Bruton 16, J. Epps 21 d Max Hinneberg 10. All other games washed out.
SEVENTH ROUND
The seventh round of division one Highlands pennant bowls this Saturday will be highlighted by the clash between the two top teams, Kyneton and Kyneton Golf.
There are 18 home and away rounds this season and on results so far, Kyneton and Kyneton Golf are already strong favourites to secure the double chance.
Other matches on Saturday are:
Gisborne v Broadford.
Diggers Rest v Trentham.
Lancefield v Romsey.
Woodend v Kilmore.
