Craigieburn has come out on top against local rival Broadmeadows.
At a time when the club is dealing with its rooms being rebuilt, Craigieburn is doing well on the greens in Bowls Victoria’s division 2 section 2 pennant, having won five of its opening six matches.
On Saturday against Broadmeadows, it secured a 76 (14)-68 (4) win that placed it second on the ladder, four points behind Sunbury.
Club secretary Jeff Sabransky said it was important to get wins early in the season.
“It will be a very tight year and we’re trying to make finals for a sixth year in a row,” he said.
“If you get points early on in the season, before Christmas, it makes a difference.”
Four of the wins have been in close matches.
“We have scrapped over the line and it could have been the other way round,” Sabransky said.
“In this division it comes down to who’s in form on the day. We’ve been lucky, but experience has definitely helped.
“Construction of the new club rooms is almost finished, and we’re hoping that more people will come to the club once they’re ready.
“It’s been a difficult start to the season for members and selectors as we’re operating out of portables. It’s a credit to the club for the start we’ve had.”
Sabransky says the club will look to grow across all age groups. It currently has four Saturday pennant sides.
“Bowls is for all ages, from little youngsters to whoever wants to play,” he said.
Craigieburn’s division 4 team lost to Doutta Galla 102 (16)-65(2), while its division 8 teams had mixed results with a win and loss.
In premier division, Bundoora RSL defeated Brighton 102 (17)-55 (1).
RSL is now fifth on the ladder with three wins and three losses, six points outside the top four.
In division 1, section 4, Bundoora RSL (2) and Whittlesea both had wins.
RSL (2) defeated Donvale 87 (16)-62 (2), while Whittlesea beat Eltham 103 (18)-57 (0).
Lalor lost a close one to Hurstbridge 84 (14)-80 (4).
Whittlesea is on top of the ladder, while RSL (2) is third.
