Greenlees Park Men’s Bowls News
URGENT: Pennants Availability
The Pennants Season is fast approaching! Please mark your availability for the upcoming season by December 6th. The availability sheet is posted on the noticeboard.
Club 4’s
All teams for the Club 4’s competition have been submitted, and the draw is now finalised. The first round is scheduled for on or before December 8th. If necessary, please coordinate with your Skip for scheduling. The second round will take place in the New Year.
Rookies Pairs & Rookie Singles State Finals
The 2024/2025 Rookies Pairs & Rookie Singles State Finals played from THU 21 NOV – SAT 23 NOV saw Greenlees Bowling Club fielding a strong contingent of talent. Our Rookie Pairs teams, featuring Jaye Stevenson with Gary Nicholls, and David Little with Ethan Murphy, represented the club with pride. Both teams scored solid victories, but unfortunately fell just short of qualifying for the Quarter Finals. Regardless, they displayed excellent skill and determination throughout the tournament.
A special shout-out to Ethan Murphy, who competed brilliantly in the Rookie Singles event. Ethan won two out of his three matches, starting with a hard-fought 17-15 win over David Maiorana from Campsie. He then turned on a dominant performance against Aaron Bailey from Wallerawang, securing a decisive 17-2 victory. Ethan’s final match saw him go the distance with Stuart Powell from Albion Park, narrowly losing 17-15. Stuart went on to reach the final, highlighting how tough Ethan’s competition was.
Thanks to David O’Connell, Mark Gorlecki, and Dave Little, the entire club was kept up-to-date with the latest results throughout the event. Well done, boys, for your efforts in keeping us informed!
The strong performances in these finals bode well for the future of Greenlees Bowling Club. Congratulations to all players for their hard work, dedication, and excellent representation of the club. You wore the kit with pride!
Mollymook Trip Recap.
Greenlees sent a convoy down to Mollymook for our annual Tournament and Socials Bowls Day, held from November 15-18. It was a sensational few days, filled with competition, camaraderie, and plenty of laughs for both clubs. The Tournament was so closely contested that the two clubs couldn’t be split — a thrilling result determined by countback! It was a fantastic experience for everyone involved.
On behalf of Greenlees, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Mollymook Bowling Club for their warm hospitality and excellent organisation. We’re already looking forward to another great trip next year!
Open State Pennant Finals
Congratulations to the Grade 6 Greenlees Park bowlers who competed in the State Final at Yamba last weekend. Although unable to achieve a placing in the Finals the boys played with spirit and verve. In achieving the opportunity to play against the best teams in the State, they certainly did our club proud and reinforced the growth and potential which we value at the club.
Our thanks to the motel staff and the organisers who looked after us over the 4 days.
Once again- well done Grade 6. You have left us with some priceless memories.
Greenlees Park Men’s Bowling Club Celebrates First Flag Since 2011!
Castle Hill, May 19, 2024 — Greenlees Park Bowling Club is back on top! The club secured the Zone 10 Sectional Playoffs on Sunday at Castle Hill Bowling Club, capturing their first flag since 2011. This victory is a huge achievement and a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication.
The day kicked off with a strong semifinal performance against Burwood Diggers, where Greenlees Park won convincingly, 58-42. They carried this momentum into the final, dominating North Epping with a 57-40 victory.
Teams:
| Lead | Second | Third | Skip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team 1 | David Little | Chris Landas | Kevin Habgood | John Goulding |
| Team 2 | Mark Leslie | P. Kozziolec | Ronny James | Wayne Comber |
| Team 3 | Ethan Murphy | Ron Kuybyk | Adrian Crump | Tony Fullagar |
| Reserves | D. Puckeridge | T. O’Kane | R. Thorpe | D. Matarriza |
Highlights of the Day
What a day it was!
Our skippers, Wayne Comber, John Goulding, and Tony Fullagar, were amazing. They led their teams from the front, providing smart advice and delivering clutch bowls all day long.
Mark Leslie, Dave Little and Ethan Murphy were all standouts, consistently setting the standard with their opening bowls. Their accuracy and consistency were impressive.
Ron Kubyk, Paul Kozziollek, and Chris Landas took full advantage of the momentum created by their lead bowlers, keeping the pressure on their opponents with dialled in bowls, end after end.
Adrian Crump, Ronny James, and Kevin Habgood were on fire, delivering clutch bowls that made all the difference when it mattered!
Special thank you to our three subs for the day; Kevin, Dave and Ethan – they stepped up under pressure and delivered outstanding performances, playing key roles in the team’s success.
Overall, all the teams delivered stellar performances. Helping secure the wins and ultimately brought home the flag for the first time since 2011!
Looking Ahead – The celebrations are well underway, and the club is buzzing with excitement. This victory ends a 13-year wait for a flag and sets the stage for more successes in the future.
Congratulations to Greenlees Park Bowling Club on this fantastic achievement! Here’s to many more triumphant moments ahead. Go Greenlees Park!
Anzac Day Sevice & Bowls Tournament
A solemn and respectful tribute to our fallen was held on the Keith Free Green on ANZAC Day this year. The last Post, laying of the wreath and spoken tributes to our fallen was witnessed by Men’s and women’s bowlers and members of the local community. It was wonderful to see so many participate and pay homage.
The ceremony was followed by a wonderful afternoon of bowls with Burwood Diggers and others. My thanks to all who attended and congratulations to the Divisional winners but most importantly to all who attended.
A special thanks to Wayne Comber, Bob Meyer and Rob Goldberg for the organisation of the day.
Greenlees Park Men’s Bowls compete in single gender Pennants Final
Congratulations to the Greenlees Park Men’s Single Gender Pennants team! In the Final at Merrylands, Greenlees Park Men’s Bowls faced off against the formidable Wenty Leagues team. Despite the tough competition, the team showcased remarkable skill and determination. Supported by a sizable group of Greenlees members, they put on a commendable performance but went down in a closely contested match. Great effort, everyone, and well played!
Team members: J Goulding, T Fullager, W Comber, D OcOnnell, J Wheatley, M Gorlicki, J Houteous, B Coulthart Manager & M Devillicourt.
Australia Day Tournament
We had 14 teams enter the Australia Day Triples with 2 games of triples played on the day in scorching heat.
Congratulations to our winners; Aldo Cacciotti, Michele Rateni & Robert Mayor.
Tournament Results
- Winners: A Cacciotti, M Rateni & B Mayor.
- Second Place: D Puckeridge, W Comber & M De Villecourt
- Third Place: G Sanides, C Landis & B Coulthart
- Fourth Place: P Cooney, I Ferranda & P Granton
- Game-1: G Borg, M Gorlicki & D O’Connell
- Game-2: N Robertson, M Camillerie & L Costa
- Out of the Hat: D Fenton, G Russel & P Kozzolik
