After scraping home by two shots in the Highlands midweek bowls second semi-final, Gisborne stepped up the pressure to convincing win the division 1 grand final last week.
Kyneton Golf hosted the division 1 and 2 grand finals in fine conditions, and the division 1 premiership tussle opened with Kyneton playing well to open up a handy lead.
Not to be denied, Gisborne gradually took control and eventually secured a 22-shot victory (73-51).
The Tim Rogers and Alan Higgins fours played very well, while Ant Mathison’s Kyneton four won by five shots to prevent a clean sweep defeat.
With a strong record over the years in midweek bowls, Gisborne hope to defeat the Ballarat mid-week premiers at Woodend today (Tuesday) and advance further this season.
Gisborne team manager Ethan Higgins was pleased to accept the premiership shield, and club president Russell Walker OAM was delighted with the team’s performance this season.
Higgins, a high class bowler, has been sidelined through injury for quite some time, and there are high hopes he can be back in action next season.
Scores: Gisborne 73 d Kyneton 51. Tim Rogers (s) 31 d Conrad Dawson 16; Russell Walker 13 lost to Ant. Mathison 18, Alan Higgins 22 d David Kennedy 17.
BIG WIN TO KYNETON
Kyneton’s division 2 team scored a massive 39-shot victory in an outstanding performance.
It was the biggest winning margin across the finals, and the Kyneton line-up was driven by added incentive to ensure the club landed one premiership this season.
Paul Plowman, Cath Bermingham, Ron Ackroyd and Michael Bermingham (s) were in devastating form with a 42-9 victory against Ian Ball’s rink.
Mick Plowman held off John Evans 15-13, and Neil Jamieson 22 defeated Sean Lawless 18.
The final score was Kyneton 79 d Gisborne 40.
SECOND FLAG
Mt Cottrell, the smallest club in Highlands, secured its second premiership for 2025-26 with a 10-shot victory in the mid-week division 3 grand final at Trentham.
The final score was 43-33, with Liam Glasscott 25 defeating Chris Butterley, and Shaun Taylor 18 going down to Ted Shearson 21.
