Bundoora RSL has secured a home final in the Victorian Pennant Bowls premier division, with one round left in the season. RSL secured the final after its victory against Yarra Glen on Saturday.
After winning the first two rinks, RSL was smashed in the third rink 28-12, giving Yarra Glen a glimmer a hope. But a 30-20 win in the final rink gave RSL a 16(92)-2(77) close-out.
RSL will finish the season in second spot with
the gap too big to fill for teams on either side.
Whittlesea’s finals hopes remain alive in division 1, section 1, after it split the points with Mitcham, finishing the match at 9(79) a piece.
Whittlesea is fifth on 142 points, just behind MCC (2) on 144.
Bundoora RSL (2) kept its top-two hopes alive with a 14(78)-4-(64) win over Keysborough.
Lalor (2) avoided the wooden spoon in division 1, section 2, with a 17(91)-1(61) win over Altona (2). Lalor (2) is now 27 points clear of bottom-placed Berwick (1) for the final round.
In division 1, section 3, Lalor (1) lost 18(144)-0(38) against Mentone (2).
Broadmeadows and Craigieburn are fighting for second spot and a home final in division 2, section 2. Broadmeadows is in the box seat after a 14(80)-4(66) win over top side Preston-Reservoir.
Craigieburn also won, defeating Buckley Park 16(102)-2(62), to move to 179 points with one round remaining.
In division 2, section 3, Bundoora RSL (3) is one point outside the top four. RSL won its match against Rosanna 14(75)-4(69).
