This weeks pennant reports

Premier One

ladder position 7th

Payneham 64 (0) v Ascot Park 78 (16)

An extremely disappointing result to say the least.

We were 8 shots down at the break with only one rink up but with only a few ends to go had closed the gap to 4 shots and had one rink up and two level.

Again the last few ends proved beyond us with the opposition playing better pressure bowls.

Away next week to Grange

Premier Two

ladder position 8th

Payneham 69 (2) v West Lakes 74 (14)

A home game which again found us under performing. The loss has left us too close to relegation for comfort. Wins in the last 3 games become vital.
Congratulations to Laini Murray, Sam Marano,Hodgy, and Robin McKnight our only winning rink.....all played well.
Very few players in the other rinks could feel they played to their ability.
A solid week of practice may help us lift for the vital match at Semaphore

Metro One East

ladder position 4th

Payneham 94 (12) v Henley 73 (4)

Division 1 East continued in good form by beating Henley comfortably on Saturday. The two big winning rinks were Finn Larson, Colin Simpson, Robin Packer and Keith Neill who finished 23 shots up, and Cliff Bovington, Daniel Kairl, Alphonso Polvere and Bill Reid 14 shots up.

Metro Two East

ladder position 5th

Payneham 86 (14) v Beaumont 81 (2)

Gummy held on the win in a tight game 24 - 22

Gill Thomas was unable to peg back their opponents 19 - 25

Dougy Phillips also produced a win after a tight tussle 19 - 17

The rink of the day went to the Power Team of Micky Maple, Mark Sexton, Liz John & Flip Power. After building up a comfortable 12 point lead, they dropped 4 the end prior to the break. Beaumont mounted a strong attack on the lead after the break, but the Power Team held its nerve to record a solid win.

A very good overall win against Beaumont's second side, who were second on the table. A big 14 Points - GO PANTHERS!!

Metro Two North

ladder position 6th

Payneham 87 (16) v Two Wells 64 (0)

PLAYED TWO WELLS AT HOME

LADDER POSSY SIXTH (6TH.)!!!!!!!!!!

FINALLY, ALL TEAMS UP AGAIN WITH A NICE LITTLE WIN AND 16 POINTS.

WHEELS RINK OF SAMMY, NICK AND JOSIE LED THE WAY WITH 10 SHOTS CLEAR.

NOW WE'VE GOT TO KEEP IT GOING WITH ALL REMAINING GAMES AT HOME BUT A COUPLE OF TOP SIDES TO CONTEND WITH.

Metro Three East

ladder position 7th

Payneham 61 (2) v Beaumont 67 (10)

Today we played against Beaumont in a tight struggle, going down by 6 points overall. Only one team got the points.

At end 16 the three team scores were 16/13, 16/16 & 16/16 .

After going to Hawthorn and then having to dash to Beaumont, Walter Barrett led his team to a decisive win.

The team was J. Bianco, D. Hards, G. Innamorati & W. Barrett

Metro Three Central

ladder position 7th

Payneham 41 (0) v Millswood 72 (12)

We travelled to Millswood where the greens were very good! That’s the end of the good news! (We could not rediscover the form we found at home, in November last, when we beat them, on all three rinks!!) Millswood are comfortably on top of the ladder!

Our all-girls team consisting Val Davis (Skip), Judith Taylor, Elaine Wagener & Jill Hole had a disastrous start, finding themselves down 3-20 after ten ends! They then settled down to tough it out, eventually going down 15-29. Bad luck girls!

Pete Harris’ rink - Bob Jennings, Don Prideaux and Grant Ashby - started well (as usual) against good opponents (including 3 of the same rink we beat in November). In a low scoring game it developed into a shot for shot encounter and after the 14th end it was ten all. It was always going to be a case of the first "decent end” winning the day – how true! We dropped a four and a five within 3 ends and never recovered. Pete played well for half the game then cracked under the pressure of an opposing skipper who was on the mark all day! Grant was well beaten after a good start, however Don played some good bowls at times and Bob was his reliable self all day!

Frank Harrison (Skip) together with Lindsay Patterson, Pete Smith & Anne Bovington were the best of a poor bunch. They led for most of the day, only to give up the last five ends (and the lead), going down 13-20.

We now face Holdfast Bay (3rd) at home, Novar Gardens (9th) away and Henley (8th) at home, in our last three games. Since we are presently a bare 13 points ahead of the second-bottom side, Novar Gardens, we need to really mount a comeback (to form) in the last couple of games to avoid relegation!! The challenge is there ladies & gentlemen, so practice, practice, practice! (At least two of the final three games are at home!)

Metro Four East

ladder position 11th

Payneham 52 (2) v Tranmere Red 62 (10)

A fighting display against a side well above us on the ladder.

Have a good week of bowls

Premier One

ladder position 7th

Payneham 74 (2) v West Lakes 87 (14)

Well West Lakes is always known for its windy conditions and Saturday was no exception. The winds were gusting up to 30 k's per hour and especially in the first half changed directions almost every bowl. (it seemed like that anyway)

We were down by five or six shots at the break and were just not able to bridge the gap with the West Lake group bowling more consistently than us.

Aussie Cunninghams rink was down most of the day and eventually lost by 12 shots. Wayne Prossers rink was up by four shots at the break but lost the first four ends after to go down by 6 shots. Alan Hursts rink was up most of the day in a tight contest but a few shots lost over the final few ends saw them go down by 2 shots. Our best rink and only winning rink of the day was Ben McDonnell, Peter Marshall, John Cook and Gabe Nardecchia who won by 7 shots.

Next week we are at home to Ascot Park.

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Premier Two North

ladder position 6th

Payneham 80 (12) v Gawler 73 (4)

A good win built around a 9 shot victory by Laini Murray's rink, where Robin McKnight (in the role of leading) and Hodgy were outstanding. John Radloff also got his rink up for a win and got very useful help from Rob Molinaro. Col Roberts and Jodie K played significant roles to help the Smith rink recover from a 10 shot deficit. Bob Allen and Ralph D'Onise fought hard to go down narrowly in a tight struggle.
12 valuable points put us within 8 points of the top four but still only 5 points clear of relegation.....Hard work still required!

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Metro One East

ladder position 5th

Payneham 74 (3) v Ken/M'Ville 79 (13)

Division 1 East lost by 5 shots to Kensington at home. It was a better performance but we still did not get the points we needed to keep us in the race.The best result was the rink of Barry Sexton, Brian Whitehead, Chris Stegmeyer and Jim Langanis who finished 2 shots up.

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Metro Two East

ladder position 5th

Payneham 96 (16) v Adelaide 63 (0)

Gummy fought hard all day to end up with a credible 24 - 19 Win.

Gill Thomas also held on for a 19 - 17 win

The Power team dominated early but were pegged back for a good 24 - 14 win

The rink of the day went of Dougy Phillips team of John Beard, Ian Siggs and Ian Larcombe who were level at 7 all at the tea break but then dominated after tea for a great 29 - 13 win picking up five shots on the last end.

All rinks up a great 16 point win

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Metro Two North

ladder position 8th

Payneham 55 (0) v Modbury 99 (16)

Another one best forgotten, unless we are looking for a spur!

All rinks down with one rink very soundly beaten.

A big fat zero points and a nasty shots deficit.

The rink of Milton, Munchenberg, Addison and Price where the best of a ordinary bunch.

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Metro Three East

ladder position 7th

Payneham 54 (2) v Ken/M'Ville 66 (10)

Today we lost overall 54 to 66 in 3 hard fought games.

The team taking out the honours was Joe Bianco, David Hards, Walter Barrett and David Wilcox.

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Metro Three Central

ladder position 6th

Payneham 53 (2) v West Lakes 58 (10)

Oh what might have been! We came within 5 shots of defeating the second top side, which would have left us comfortably in (at worst) 5th position with only a few games to go! Not to be! Playing yet again at home on our ever improving B Green against a side who walloped us on the last encounter at The Lakes, we were competitive all day.

Frank Harrison’s rink (Wally Garrett, Don Prideaux & Berny Tobin) were down 9 to nil early on & then began to find their way. They got within 5 shots on around the 15th end, but then fell away to lose by that 9 shots. (16-25 down). Our newly promoted skip, Graham Waters, together with Lindsay Patterson, Peter Smith & Anne Bovington were behind most of the day, however battled hard to succumb by only 2 shots in a great effort. (17-19 down).

Pete Harris’ rink comprising Bob Jennings, Pete Clasohm & Grant Ashby almost won the day for the team! After 18 ends, in a hard fought game, we were up 19 to 6 & had conceded only five ends. Down one or two, Pete drew the shot with his last bowl of the 19th end, but not good enough as the opposing skip played a magnificent yard-over shot to carry the kitty and gain 4 shots. This seemed to lift our opponents who then out bowled us for yet another 4 on the 20th end. We grabbed a single on the final end to win comfortably 20-14! But overall, the damage was done!!

We now face the top side, Millswood on their home turf. We must win at least a couple of our last few games as there are only a few points between us & the second bottom side!

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Metro Four East

ladder position 11th

Payneham 61 (10) v Clearview 57 (2)

A terrific win against a side above us on the ladder.

Well done to all our team.

Good bowling everyone,

 Premier One

ladder position 5th

 Payneham 77 (4) v Ken/M'Ville 85 (12)

 Well this was a disappointing loss to a teamthat was bottom of the ladder.

We were a few shots down at the break but witha couple of ends to go on each rink had clawed our way to a 3 shot lead.

Shots dropped on a couple of rinks saw thatlead evaporate very quickly.

Wayne Prossers rink had a 12 shot loss despiteJoan Prosser having a great day of consistent draw bowling.

Gabe Nardecchia 's rink was up for most of theday but dropped shots late for a 3 shot loss.

The rink of Tom Ellis, Harry Faulkner, GaryMiles and Aussie Cunningham recorded a 3 shot win.

The rink of Jim Harrison, Rod Squire, KenSherry and Alan Hurst recorded the best win with a 4 shot victory.

We are away next week to West Lakes.

 Premier Two North

ladder position 8th

 Payneham 77 (3) v Rosewater 80 (13)

 After leading at the tea break the gameslipped away. With Bob Allen getting good support from team of Bob Taylor, LloydLomax and Ralph D' Onise they gave us a chance.
Opposition skipper Nathen Peddersen made some big conversions to get a draw...but further losses in Robin McKnight's rink proved too much to cover.

 Metro One East

ladder position 4th

 Payneham 63 (0) v Adelaide 103 (16)

 Division 1 East had a shocking day at Adelaide and werecompletely outplayed losing on all rinks, enough said!

 Metro Two East

ladder position 7th

 Payneham 90 (14) v Kensington M'Ville 65 (2)

 A big win of 90 -65 with all rinkscontributing well. The best performed rink was that of Jill Thomas a welcomereturn to form. Other winning rinks were Phil Power and Doug Phillips. Greatwin overall, a very welcome 14 points.

 Metro Two North

ladder position 7th

 Payneham 77 (12) v Rosewater 75 (4)

 FINALLY WON AGAIN AND MOVED BACK TO SEVENTHSLOT, GOOD WORK FELLAS

PRIME MOVERS WERE TREV SYMONDS AND HIS CREW,LETHAL ADAMS, DAWN LILLEY & JOSIE HOLFORD WHO CHARGEDDOWN THEIR OPPOS TO WIN BY 14 SHOTS SO LEADING US TO A 2 SHOT WIN OVERALL AND 14POINTS.

SADLY, TREVOR  LEAVES US FOR THIS SEASONDUE TO HEALTH REASONS, SO TOO DES SMART,GOOD LUCK BOYS AND THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT

 Please note that in last weeks report BillPrice forgot to mention that the rink of Angelo Giordano, Barb Larcombe, DougMacrae and Tony Cesare picked up an eight. Well done to all involved!!!!!!!!

 Metro Three East

ladder position 6th

 Payneham 93 (12) v Modbury 32 (0)

 A terrific win with all rinks winning well.

The best of them was Gloria Connelly, BrianDelany, Robyn Darby and Trevor O'Neill

Well done to everyone.

 Metro Three Central

ladder position 5th

 Payneham 58 (7)  v  Hawthorn 58 (5)

 Almost a fantastic result, however still agreat result to match and draw with a team above us on the ladder. (In view ofthe points gained, I call it a win!)  When we last met at Hawthorn inOctober we had two rinks up & one down, but still lost overall. Revenge was sweet (well almost)!

We are beginning to come to grips with thenewest home carpet of B Green.  The overcast conditions prevailing formost of the day, resulted in a reasonably paced surfaced.

Frank Harrison’s rink (with Alan Darby, DonPrideaux & Bernard Tobin) battled hard all day against a superioropposition and played some great bowls at times to help minimise the damage& go down 9-26.  Pete Harris and rink consisting of Bob Jennings,Peter Clasohm  & Grant Ashby jumped out of the blocks early to go up 6nil after three ends.  Then the opposition settled down & began to getthe feel of it.  Our leader Grant was particularly under pressure &whilst beaten early, bounced back after tea to take full control.  Oursecond Peter Clasohm played some terrific winning bowls at important stages &had an absorbing duel against a new bowler who performed like a pro!  BobJennings (third) had probably his best game of the season, soundly beating hisopponent all day!  He played some incredible bowls at crucial times! None better than his up-shot when we were about 4 down(with three Hawk bowlsjammed against the kitty),  he connected perfectly and carried the kittyto turn it around to one up for us!  Pete Harris had a good battle withhis immediate opponent & probably took the honours. Their score 26-18 up. Guido Innammorati  together with Lindsay Patterson, Peter Smith & AnneBovington again proved a great combination.  They battled hard all day& at times were several shots in arrears.  But as usual they finishedstrongly to draw level on the 19th end at 14 all.  They then grabbed amagic 6 and 3 on the last 2 ends to bound away for an incredible win,23-14.  

A great team effort all round, deserving atleast of the additional 3 points. 

  Metro Four East

ladder position 11th

 Payneham 51 (0) v Prospect Broadview 78 (12)

 A loss to one of the top teams but we foughtit out till the end.

 30/1/12

This weeks pennant wrap -

Premier One

ladder position 4th

Payneham 79 (12) v Marion 78 (4)

Well what a terrific win this was against the top side.

At the break we were up by 3 shots and the game remained close through out.

The rink of Peter Marshall, Laini Murray, John Cook and Gabe Nardecchia although loosing were against one of the leading skips in the Premier one competition and they picked up what was to prove a very valuable 2 shots on their last end.

The rink of Tom Ellis, Harry Faulkner, Gary Miles and Aussie Cunningham were in front most of the day and recorded a reasonably comfortable 8 shot win. This was Tom Ellis's first game in the premier one competition and from all reports he played very well.

The rink of Mike Dodds, Joan Prosser, John Radloff and Wayne Prosser recorded a 9 shot win with all bowlers contributing at different times during the game.

The rink of Jim Harrison, Rod Squire, Ken Sherry and Alan Hurst had drawn to play Ashley Klose's rink. Ashley is undefeated as a skip this year although he has missed a couple of games and his winning margin in games can be big. Our rink although ultimately loosing was able to keep the scores close which was a great help to the rest of the team. This match up was the last rink to finish and with Ashley to bowl the final bowl we were two shots up overall and holding one shot on the head. After much discussions Ashley decided the only way to get the two shots for a draw or the three shots for a win was to drive their own bowl onto our shot bowl and for his bowl to remain in the head. He drove perfectly hitting their bowl onto our shot bowl but thankfully for us his bowl did not stay. From the sidelines it looked as though he may have salvaged a draw but in a close measure for the second shot we prevailed giving us a one shot victory.

Premier Two North

ladder position 6th

Payneham 84 (8) v Salisbury 84 (8)

In a tight match which we looked like winning we had to be satisfied with a draw and take 8 valuable points.
A win looked possible when Bob Allen rink jumped away to dominate the opponents who included B.Dixon and Luke Pietersma. But sudden big losses late in the game to Bob and Robin McKnight meant we were one down with last end to be played by Sam Marano's rink.Congatulations to this rink for getting the shot and having a win.
Bob Allen's rink including new comers to the team Lloyd Lomax and Ralph D'Onise all bowled well making rink 22 a real home ground advantage.
The draw keeps us only 5points clear of relegation. This should be a real spur to keep everyone working hard and making time for serious practice.

Metro One East

ladder position 3rd

Payneham 97 (14) v Hawthorn 67 (2)

Division 1 East continued in good form beating Hawthorn by 30 shots. The biggest wining rinks were Barry Sexton, Brian Whitehead, Chris Stegmeyer and Jim Langanis 21 shots up followed by Marilyn Siggs, Colleen Symonds, Roger Kairl and Stuart Macrae 16 shots up. We are currently in 3rd position and play the two reams above us on the next two Saturdays so we are still in with a chance..

Metro Two East

ladder position 7th

Payneham 69 (4) v Prospect Broadview 89 (12)

Gummy launched back into the winner circle with a good 22-16 win. All members of the team contributed.

Gill Thomas struggled all day as did her team. Opposition just too good on the day, a sad score of 9-33.

Doug Phillips also struggled as did his team members, for the same reason as Gill Thomas. 9-30.

The rink of the day went to Phil Power, Liz John, Mark Sexton & Micky Maple with outstanding 29-10 win. All Members of this team played their role well. Well done the POWER TEAM.

Metro Two North

ladder position 8th

Payneham 68 (1) v Para Hills 104 (15)

What a bummer! Only rink to score points was Angelo Giordano, Barb Larkin, Doug Macrae & Tony Cesare with one point for a well fought draw. We shan't mention the others. Socks UP guys, we MUST climb out of this morass.

Metro Three East

ladder position 9th

Payneham 55 (2) v Adelaide High OS 58 (10)

Metro 3E went down by 3 points overall to Adelaide High O/S in a very hard fought game.

Best team result was Gloria Connelly, Brian Delaney, Robyn Darby and Trevor O'Neil.

Metro Three Central

ladder position 6th

Payneham 60 (8) v Underdale Airport 59 (4)

It was to be a real test for us against a team that beat us before Christmas and with us having lost a few players who moved up to cover absences in higher sides! Our replacements all performed well.

Guido Innammorati’s rink had a battle on their hands in a see-sawing game. They led comfortably early to then see their opponents get on top & take over in building a good lead late in the game. No panic here! Guido & his troops stuck a purple patch winning four of the last five ends in a row, to fall short by just one shot. Result 23-24 down. Pete Harris’ rink all had their share of reasonable bowls but were well covered by a superior opposition. Their skip in particular had all the answers, knocking bowls out and ditching (or dead-ending) the kitty at will. Our main task was to not panic, but to minimise the damage. (Great to have Val Davis back in our rink!) Result 9-21 down (again!!)

The inimitable Frank Harrison was elevated to skipper our remaining rink & together with Alan Darby (third), Don Prideaux (second), and Peter Clasohm (leader & also elevated) performed marvellously. This rink again won the day for us for the second week in a row! When the other two games finished, Frank’s rink had completed 18 ends only and the scores overall were locked together! They had bolted to a 14 to nil start and never looked like losing. To keep us all on our toes they dropped 3 on the last end, to bring us home by the smallest of margins. Their result 28-14 up.

Dreams of a pennant have faded and we must now win a few more games and consolidate our position. Well done all!

Metro Four East

ladder position 11th

Payneham 49 (10) v Trinity Gardens 43 (2)

A very good win against a side that is above us on the ladder.

Well done everyone.

Good Bowling Everyone.

Mike Dodds

Communications

Payneham Bowling Club

Premier One

ladder position 5th

Payneham 64 (4) v Lockleys 96 (12)

Well a week is a long time in bowls. After a very good win away last week we were very disappointing at home.

Unlike last week it was our opponents that got away to a flyer. The rinks skipped by Alan Hurst and Gabe Nardecchia who both had good wins last week were under the pump right from the start and both suffered big losses. Aussie Cunningham's rink of Robbie Molinaro, Harry Faulkner and Gary Miles got of to a good start but were pegged back and headed. They were able to fight back and recorded a narrow win. The rink of Mike Dodds, Joan Prosser, John Radloff and Wayne Prosser had a comfortable 8 shot win. All in all a disappointing day but the four points gained may be valuable come the end of the season.

It is another challenge next week at home to the top of the table Marion.

Premier Two North

ladder position 8th

Payneham 76 (3) v Tranmere 85 (13)

A loss we did not need .....
Bob Allen, Ralph D'Onise, Lloyd Lomax, Bob Taylor made a great comeback to snatch victory with Bob 's last bowl. Sam Marano gained a point with a hard fought draw .
Robin McKnight made a good recovery after being 17 / 1 down.
A little luck would have made a big difference in the Smith rink in what was good standard game that just got away in the last few ends.

Metro One East

ladder position 3rd

Payneham 89 (16) v Modbury 55 (0)

Division 1 East had a much improved day beating Modbury on all rinks and moving back to 3rd position on the table. The biggest winners were Bill Dunn, Graham Flavel, Alphonso Polvere and Bill Reid 13 shots up, followed by Barry Sexton, Brian Whitehead, Chris Stegmeyer and Jim Langanis 11 shots up. The new carpet seems to be helping our home performances.

Metro Two East

ladder position 4th

Payneham 86 (10) v Salisbury 86 (6)

A draw but we took the lions share of the points to a team just above us on the ladder.

No report received from anyone in this team.

Metro two North

ladder position 10th

Payneham 69 (4) v Penfield 78 (12)

Mediocre result v Penfield with two teams up and two down, leaving us with a 9-shot deficit.

Our champ. Rink was Sam Molinaro/ Stan Watters/ Mike Herbert & Skip Chris Wheeler (8 shots up).

We're now down to 8th. on the ladder and must extractum digitum to improve our position.

Think HARD fellas.

Metro Three East

ladder position 8th

Payneham 59 (5) v Tranmere 59 (7)

Metro 3E had an interesting day with a tight struggle resulting in a draw overall of 59 points each.

Best result for the day was a 11 point win by L. Munchenberg, R. Atkinson, V. Clarke and E. Loughhead.

Metro Three Central

ladder position 6th

Payneham 63 (8) v Kensi M'Ville 51 (4)

We journeyed to Kensy/Marryatville for a reverse bout. Pete Harris’ rink started well winning the first four ends & "racing” to 7-nil only to see our opponents recover & the score 11 all on 11 ends at the tea break. Not sure about our sandwich contents as we then went sadly astray to eventual succumb 14-25 down! (Number 3, Bob Jennings was this rink’s only consistently good performer.)

Our "stand-in” skip, Guido Innammorati’s rink had an absorbing battle all day with the difference rarely more than one or two, and in a low scoring duel they eventually went down 12-15.

Our heroes of the day were Skipper Dave Willcox & his rink who won their game well and salvaged a badly needed win for the side!

With good support from Kevin Shilvock (third), Don Prideaux (second) & Alan Darby (lead), they enjoyed a morale boosting win, 37 shots to 11.

We need to keep on winning!!

Metro Four East

ladder position 11th

Payneham 68 (10) v Tranmere Blue 42 (2)

A very good win for us and a very needed 10pts.

Well done to everyone involved.

Premier One

ladder position 4th

 Payneham 99 (14) v Somerton 66 (2)

 Well what an important win in tricky conditions. With the gusty wind no two bowls seemed to react the same.

Somerton flew two Queensland premier league bowlers in to play again this week after having great success with them in the last round picking up a 40 shot win against West Lakes. There was no such joy for them this week.

 Wayne Prosser's rink was drawn to play against one of the Queenslanders namely Simon Baker. Simon has recently represented Australia in Bowls and he certainly played some quality bowls. Our rink was down by 13 shots at the break but fought it out to only go down by 8 at the finish.

We were up by 20 shots overall at the break thanks mainly to Alan Hurst and his rink being up by plenty.

In the second half we were able to increase our overall advantage to run out comfortable 33 shot winners.

The Aussie Cunningham skipped rink of Robbie Molinaro, Harry Faulkner and Gary Miles took on the other Queensland bowler and after a tight game had a great 7 shot win. This opposition rink won their last game by plenty so what a great job by all four of our players.

The rink skipped by Gabe Nardecchia with Peter Marshall leading, Laini Murray at two and John Cook at three had big 12 shot win. This was Gabes first time skipping in Premier one which makes the win even more meritorious.

The rink of the day was Jim Harrison, Rod Squire, Ken Sherry and Alan Hurst. They had a 22 shot win which was terrific and certainly took a lot of pressure off the team overall.

Well done to all 16 players.

 Premier Two North

ladder position 6th

 Payneham 79 (4) v Two Wells 80 (12)

 In a thrilling finish to a game we were behind in all day until the final two ends we finally lost on the last bowl of the day 79-80. Playing the last end we were ahead by 2 shots and holding 2 shots and having attempted to cover the danger areas the opposing skipper with the last bowl of the day drove the bare jack into the ditch to pick up 3 shots after a measure. A bitter disappointment with about 3 inches separating defeat from victory.

The rink of Smith,Walker,Kraguljac & Ellis kept the team in the match winning 29-13. Rob McKnight’s rink fought back from being down at afternoon tea to record a 18-16 win.

Sam Marano’s rink had a close battle all day until that  fateful final bowl losing 18-19. Bobby Allen’s rink struggled all day losing 14-32.

We hope for a better result this week.

 Metro One East

ladder position 6th

Payneham 79 (2) v Tranmere 90 (14)

 Division 1 East had a very disappointing day at Tranmere, winning on one rink only.  The slow, synthetic green did not seem to suit most of our players and it was a credit  to our one winning rink being Marilyn Siggs, Colleen Symonds, Ralph D'Onise and Stuart Macrae who finished 14 shots up.  We have the next two games at home and hope we have a more consistent performance.

 Metro Two East

ladder position 7th

 Payneham 99 (14) v Hope Valley 67 (2)

 It was very pleasing to have a 32 shot win over a team that was above us on the ladder.

The rink of the day was that of Joan Bell, Les Langdon, Daniel Kairl and Jill Thomas.

Lets hope that this inspires us to bigger and better results.

 Metro Two North

ladder position 7th

 Payneham 80 (4) v Hope Valley 98 (12)

 Metro Three East

ladder position 7th

 Payneham 51 (2) v Walkerville 64 (10)

 Playing at home on our A Green we expected good things as we beat Walkerville last time around on their home turf.  (Plus they are below us on the ladder!)

 Pete Harris’ rink were soundly beaten before the tea break, after which we matched them, but unable to bridge the gap.  Final result 12-29 down.

Robyn Darby’s rink also battled to go down 11-25.  Our better rink for the day was Skipper Dave Willcox with Pat Welke, Don Prideaux & Alan Darby who lost by a narrow margin after a good tussle!  Their score 17-20 Down.

 We need to practice on our home carpets!

  Metro Three Central

ladder position 6th

 Payneham 40 (0) v Walkerville 74 (12)

 A very disappointing result against a team that was below us on the ladder.

 Metro Four East

ladder position 12th

 Payneham 56 (2) v Tranmere White 66 (10)

  Good luck to everyone with their bowls this coming week.