Bundoora RSL was at its ruthless best against a hapless Moonee Ponds in Victorian Bowls premier division on Saturday.
RSL smashed the bottom side by a whopping 18 (120)-0 (40), winning three of the four rinks by 18 or more shots.
RSL’s Ian Ewing said the side had targeted the match as one in which it could grab all 18 points in a bid to seal a place in the top two.
“It was absolutely important to win all four rinks and it puts us up to second spot on the ladder,” Ewing said.
“You have to ensure you don’t drop rinks against the lower sides as it gives advantage to other top teams.
“We thought one of our teams would look to get off the leash and get a big win, but we were able to get three teams doing that.”
Ewing said being in the top two, behind Altona, was just where the side wanted to be.
“We’ve always wanted to finish in the top two and get the double chance.
“To be here after the slow start we had shows the club’s determination.”
RSL plays seventh-placed Brighton this weekend.
“We have two games at home, which we should win, but we won’t be taking them lightly,” Ewing added.
“We also have games against Melbourne and Clayton who are in the mix. If we’re going to finish top two we have to keep on winning.”
After 14 rounds, RSL (2) is also in the finals mix, in third place in division 1, section 1.
On Saturday, it had a strong win over MCC (2), winning 18 (99)-0 (45) in division 1, section 1.
Whittlesea is also pushing into the finals mix, only three points outside the top four.
Whittlesea and Burwood District split the rinks on Saturday, but Whittlesea claimed the win 14 (93)-4 (67).
In division 1, section 2, Lalor (2) almost pulled off a surprise win over Elsternwick Club.
Lalor (2) won one rink and shared the points in another as it lost 15 (76)-3 (73).
Lalor (1) remains winless in division 1, section 2 after being thrashed 18 (112)-0 (45) by Cheltenham .
In division 2, section 2, Broadmeadows beat Essendon 16 (91)-2 (65), while Craigieburn lost 18 (88)-0 (60) to Keilor.
