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Bairnsdale takes out division one title

Bairnsdale takes out division one title

Bairnsdale defeated Paynesville Gold (87 to 63) to claim the division one East Gippsland Bowls Division Saturday Pennant flag at Lakes Entrance Bowls Club at the weekend.

Despite speculation play would be called off due to the heat policy, all four divisions got under way on the official starting time.

Before start of play both Bairnsdale and Paynesville Gold had won a game a piece against one and other but it was Bairnsdale who performed when it mattered most.

In division two, Bairnsdale Blue secured the flag in what was a close contest against Howitt Park, winning 73-64.

Both sides fought hard but it was Bairnsdale Blue’s skill level that went to another level that Howitt Park couldn’t match.

Lakes Entrance Maroon wasn’t able to stop the inform Paynesville Blue in the battle for the division three title with Paynesville Blue cruising to a comfortable victory 57-31.

Lakes Entrance Gold proved too strong for Bairnsdale in division four title winning 48-42.

East Gippsland Bowls Division president, John Lewis, said it was a spectacular day of play.

“It was a very good day and the weather was perfect for bowls,” he said.

“The venue was perfect with plenty of seating and shade available for everyone while the catering was excellent.

“We had a lot of good feedback from people and we are very glad with how the day panned out.”

For John, the standout game was the division two contest between Bairnsdale Blue and Howitt Park.

“It wasn’t until the last couple of ends you could tell who was going to win,” he said.

“In division four they had to play an extra end while in division one Bairnsdale got away in the very end to win by a few shots.

“Division three was a bit one-sided.

“Overall the crowd support was excellent as well and the venue was packed all day.

“East Gippsland Bowls Division were very pleased of how the day panned out and all games were played in good support and everyone got along and had fun.”

PICTURED: Bairnsdale celebrated its division one East Gippsland Bowls Division grand final win over Paynesville Gold on Saturday at the Lakes Entrance Bowls Club in what was a fantastic day of play.


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