The Eagles redeemed themselves on Wednesday night by winning the Barefoot Bowls championship for the Spring 2024 season.
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After the disappointment of losing last season’s final, the team of Erica Walkerden, Gerald Towler and Joe Ivankovic were determined to take home the coveted Husqvarna trophy this time.
Despite going through the season undefeated, the Eagles had to fight hard for their victory, with the unheralded Savernake team pushing them to a playoff end.
The playoff was tightly contested until Towler secured the win with his last bowl.
Barefoot bowls will conclude for 2024 with the ‘singles shootout’ on Wednesday.
Entry is $10 and open to all barefoot bowlers, except registered club bowlers.
Cobram proved too strong for the Curlews in Saturday pennant, defeating Berrigan in Division 2, Division 3 and Division 5.
The Division 2 Curlews lost 49-52 (3-13), marking their second loss of the season, both to Cobram.
Rick Bradbury won 17-12, Paul Glanvill, despite being a bowler down, drew 18-18, and Roger Reynoldson lost 14-22.
Joe Ivankovic, Erica Walkerden and Gerald Towler hold the Husqvarna Trophy aloft after winning the Spring 2024 barefoot bowls championship.
Despite the loss, Berrigan remains at the top of the ladder and will play Wunghnu at home this week.
Division 3 lost 46-85 (2-14).
Glenys McKay and her rink of Ged Towler, Gayle Reynoldson and Neville Burke won 27-22, Alex Dalgleish lost 14-27, and Hardy Rennick lost 5-36.
This week, the Curlews will aim to get back on the winning list on the road against Katandra West.
Division 5 lost 31-44 (2-12) at Cobram.
Steve Gann won 20-13, while Myles Humphries lost 11-31.
This loss drops the Curlews to second on the ladder.
They will try to reclaim the top spot when they play Strathmerton at home this week.
Midweek pennant was rained out last week.
This week, Berrigan will play Tocumwal at home. A win will secure their spot in the top four.
Two Berrigan teams competed in the Murray Bowls State Pairs at Strathmerton on Sunday.
Jack Buckman and Panda Gunaratne received a bye in the first round, but lost to a strong Wunghnu team 10-16 in the second round.
Jason Milich and Matt Hansen defeated a Wunghnu team 17-9 in the first round but lost to a Katandra West pairing 15-19 in the second round.
Paul Glanvill, playing with Peter Lawes from Katandra West, was also knocked out in the second round.
The men's and ladies' club pairs will start this Sunday with a 9.45am roll-up for a 10am start.
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