Bundoora RSL lost its first match of the Bowls Victorian weekend pennant premier division match in a thriller.
Facing Altona under lights on Friday night at Bundoora, the two teams both entered the match undefeated, with Altona’s last match washed out.
The match went down to the wire, with Altona claiming the win 76 (14)-72 (4).
Dean O’Neill’s rink had a big win for Bundoora, winning 28-13, while Grant Kelly’s rink had a 25-13 win.
It was a tough start for Australian representatives Aaron Teys and Corey Wedlock in their debuts for Bundoora.
Teys’ rink lost 22-12 to Nathan Wilson, while Wedlock’s rink was well beaten, losing 28-7.
The loss leaves Bundoora in second after three rounds, only behind Altona.
In other results, Mentone defeated Richmond Union and Fitzroy defeated Deer Park, with rain affecting the other matches.
This week Bundoora faces Richmond Union on Saturday.
In division 1, section 1, Bundoora 2 also had a close loss, losing to Blackburn 80 (14)-74 (4).
Phil Mustoe and Brian King were the winning skips for Bundoora.
Bundoora sits in third spot after three rounds.
In division 1, section 4, Whittlesea suffered its first loss of the season to Berwick at home.
After its match was abandoned the previous round, Whittlesea was keen to put out a good performance.
It was one that went deep, but Berwick did enough to come away with the 83 (14)-74 (4).
Benjamin Winther’s rink won 19-14, while Robby Millar’s rink won 21-17 for Whittlesea.
Jamie Sloan’s rink suffered a 29-17 loss, while Nick McIntyre’s rink lost 23-17.
Whittlesea now sits 1-1-1 and on 29 points in sixth spot.
This week Whittlesea faces Heathmont on the road.
Meanwhile in division 3, section 2, Lalor and Epping RSL both got wins.
Lalor came away with the win against Whittlesea 2, winning 74 (16)-59 (2). Wayne Pretty’s rink won 20-13, while Jarrod Nancarrow’s rink won 19-12 and Wayne Hutson’s rink won 21-16.
For Whittlesea, Kyle Williams took home the points against Jarryd Smith, 18-14.
The win has Lalor sitting atop the ladder with two wins and a loss, while it was Whittlesea’s first loss of the season.
Epping RSL got its first win of the season beating Hurstbridge, 79 (14)-74 (4). Adem Demaj (23-21) and Brett Langmaid (28-16) were the winning skips for Epping.
Whittlesea 3’s match in division 2, section 2 was washed out after six ends with the green deemed unsafe.
