MIDWEEK SEMI FINALS REPORT

Midweek Pennant Finals Tuesday 18 February

Due to the threat of stormy weather a number of games were played at the indoor facilities at Morwell and Traralgon with the remaining games played at Moe.

Division 1

2nd Semi Final

Drouin 61 defeated Traralgon 53 at Morwell

Traralgon started well and had a handy lead with Kay Garry and her team of Elaine Swan, Dianne Bau and Lucy Dalli drawing away to a strong lead before defeating Jan Aubrey and her team of Graeme Aubrey,  Brian Thorpe and Pauline Appleyard 27 – 14.  Sheryl Atkinson lead the fightback for Drouin as her team of Andrew Blaby, Les Firth and Mary Firth combined well to nullify the lead generated by Garry as Pat Trewin and her team of Di Richards, Glad Cornwall and Rosie Lorenz were defeated 23 – 10. Over the last few ends the experienced team of Maureen Leighton and her team of Bob Cole, John Leighton and Denise Hamilton drew away for a 24 – 16 win over Traralgon’s Dettie Wylie and her team of Barbara Scott, Graham Cross and May Cross to sealed an eight shot victory for Drouin who go in to the grand final in a fortnight and Traralgon head to the Preliminary final next Tuesday for a chance to join them.

1st Semi Final

 Warragul 58 defeated  Morwell  54 at Traralgon

Morwell got away to an early lead, however, Warragul pegged them back and gained a big lead only for Morwell to fight back over the last few ends to fall short by four shots as Warragul held on for a good win and the opportunity to play Traralgon in the Preliminary Final for a chance to play Drouin in the Grand Final. Elsie Hefford and her Warragul rink of Gabrielle Draisma, Steve Pallot and John Vickerman held sway 26 – 19 in their victory over the Morwell rink of Hilarie Anstey, Ray Anstey, Judy Tumney and Kerry Wright which was a high scoring match unlike the other two rinks.Janette Gallasch and her rink of Greg King, Peter Gallasch and Shirley Melsen had a narrow 15 – 17 loss to Shirley Skinner and her rink of Bill Tumney, John Osborne and Jenny Medew. Pat Hammond and her team of Ian Belling, Graeme Davis and Kerri Currie lost 17 – 18 in another low scoring match to Robyn Fox and her Morwell team of Ron Draeger, Cheryl Gabbett and Jan Whelan.

Division 2

2nd Semi Final

Newborough (2) 63 defeated  Morwell Club 56 (2) at Traralgon

After a lack lustre effort against Morwell Club (2) at Newborough in the last round which saw Morwell Club (2) jump in to second place on the ladder with all rinks up on a heavy Newborough green the position was reversed on a quick surface at the Traralgon indoor facility.  Helen Grubb and her Newborough (2) rink of Sandra Gates, Christina Wagstaff and Dianne Bertoli only score four shots last week against Sue Karleusa but the tables were turned this week with a 28 – 12 win over Leanne Broadbent.  In the other rinks Carmel Goss drew with Gail Rejmer whist Sue Karleusa continued her good form with a 26 – 17 win over Adrienne Birchall.  Newborough (2) head to the Grand Final and Morwell Club (2) heads to the Preliminary final to take on Warragul (2) who had a narrow three shot victory over Traralgon (2)

1st Semi Final

Warragul (2) 58 def. Traralgon (2) 55 at Morwell

Roma Rippon lead the way for Warragul (2) with a 22 – 11 win over Jenny Woolacott.  Marion Cartledge lead the way for Traralgon (2) with a 25 – 14 win over aret Margaret Keefe to balance the scores with Chris Wilkins hanging on to win 22 – 19 over Janis Kirby to seal the 3 shot victory and a match with Morwell Club (2) in the Preliminary Final.

Division 3

2nd Semi Final

Morwell (2) 69 def. Warragul (3) 52  at Moe

Morwell (3) had all three rinks up including Rita Reddiex having a 17 – 10 win over Glynis Mitchell in a low scoring 17 – 10 match over the 21 ends.  Lou Edge had a 27 – 21 win over Franciska Axford and Palma McNeill had a 25 – 21 win over Barbara Maloni’

1st Semi Final

Garfield 76 def. Traralgon RSL (2) 50 at Moe

Maureen Lamport got Garfield away to a big lead with her 36 – 13 win over Lorraine McClare, Judy Polkington continued the good day for Garfield with a 19 – 14 win over Pat Warfe whilst Margaret Ratcliffe lost 19 – 21 to five Joan Lee the only victory for Traralgon RSL (2) ad Garfield look to take on Warragul (3) in the Preliminary Final.
Division 4

2nd Semi Final

Drouin (3) 43 defeated  Yarragon 32 at Traralgon

With both rinks up Drouin (3) had a strong win over Yarragon.  Maria Wans defeated Margaret Arnold 23 – 16 and Margaret Owens defeated Marian Chetland 20 – 16.

1st Semi Final

Traralgon (5) 37 def. Traralgon (4) 34 at Morwell

In the battle of Traralgon Traralgon (5) upset its more fancied rival Traralgon (4) to go on to the Preliminary final to take on Yarragon next week.  Rita Fleming lead the way with a 28 – 13 win over Pat de Hommel despite Marie Gunnulson losing 9 – 21 to Jan Moody leaving Traralgon (5) three shots in front.

Midweek Pennant Preliminary Finals Tuesday 25 February venues to be advised 

Division 1

Traralgon  v Warragul winner to play Drouin in Grand Final

Division 2

Morwell Club (2)  v  Warragul (2) winner to play Newborough (2)

Division 3

Warragul (3) v Garfield winner to play Morwell (2)

Division 4

Yarragon v Traralgon (5) winner to play Drouin (3)

Michael Holroyd

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