- What's News? - - Congratulations to Marion's pennant winning sides this season. The ladies took out the Premier1 title with a steamrolling performance in the finals cruising past rival Modbury in the first semi to advance to the final where they once again met Modbury. The final proved a lot tougher encounter than the semi with the Marion side getting home on the back of a solid win by Denise Amos's rink. Congratulations to Terry Bryant being named player of the finals. The men's Metro 2s side took out the pennant in fine style hardly being challenge all season while our Premier2 side won 6 games straight to take out the title over a determined Somerton side in the GF. With two ends to play scores were tied with only the rink of Roy Whales left on the green. An umpires call on the second to last end resulted in a tied end meaning it all came down to the last end. When "Whalesy" stepped on the mat for his last bowl we were looking down the barrel 3 shots down in a tricky head that had formed no more than a foot form the ditch. Showing poise and composure Roy Boy set sail with his last bowl which managed to nestle its way just inside the shot bowl sparking a celebration from the players and crowd alike which will be remember forever by those involved, well done guys!
- Congratulations to our newest state champions, Bob Miller, Ian Huckel & Bradley Klose won the state triples title in an impressive display at the Hawthorn bowling club. Defeating club-mates Max Harrison, Michael White (som) and Ashley Klose in the semi-final, the Hurricane boys turned up the heat in the final againstex-state players Luke Pietersma and Brett Davis of Salisbury running out eight shot winners in the final! Well done guys!
- After a solid debut season in the Hurricanes colours Andrew Hill has decided to head back to the Berri club in the riverland. Andrew soon became a club favourtie after fitting into the Marion culture right away and showed his passion for the club with some great performances on the green. Perhaps a highlight of this would have been the first home game of the season where Andrew's last bowl of the game proved the matchwinner and set the side off for a very strong first half of the season. From everyone we wish 'Swan", Amanda and the boys all the best.
- Congratulations to Marion's new club pairs champions Jeff Aworth & Adam Forbes who defeated Randall Marsh and Andrew Hill in an action packed final. With Aworth - Forbes leading comfortably with 5 ends to go Marsh & Hill picked up a five which sparked a stunning comeback to be within two shots going into the final end. With only the skippers to come Hill's pairing were holding the three shots needed until 'Forbesy' managed to take two of them out with a well pointed drive and with Hilly missing out with his last draw the title was decided. Well Done on a great final boys.
- A great effort by Marion's Henselite Cup team making it to the final against Payneham. Unfortunately the very strong Payneham outfit were just a little too good on the night. The match finished with two rubbers a peice which forced the game into the cut-throat 3 end shootout where Payneham where victorious 4-3.
- The Marion club singles title was battled out between Ashley Klose and Colin "Cowboy" Harding in near perfect conditions. In a repeat of last years semi-final and the 2006 final, it was Ashley who shot out to a convincing lead early with a good mix of draw/drive bowls. With Colin unable to settle "Cougar" ran out with a comfortable victory making it two in a row for Marion's "young gun"
- Coming Events - The 2008/09 season if in full swing and there is plenty happening down at the club. As our events are finalised they will be added to this section as announced.
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Jan Fitzell
Director of Women's Facility
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Jim Bellingham
President
Chairman - Board of Management |
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Colin Saltmarsh
Director of Men's Bowls
Board of Management Member
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- President's Chatter - Hello to all members Season 2008/09 is now upon us, both the Men's and Ladies Facilities are now in full swing preparing for another successful pennant season. Both Facilities have recruited well, I welcome you to our Club on behalf of management and hope you enjoy our friendship and facilities. Seven years ago a young man by the name of Ashley Klose joined our club as a 15 year older still playing cricket at weekends. With a lot of help and coaching from several of our members he has achieved State representation in all age groups has won State titles and is now a regular member of the Senior State Team. Because of his many good qualities, his bowling skills and his ability to make himself available to members of both Facilities, attributes required for any person to be a Club Captain. I am thrilled that Ashley has accepted the position of Cub Captain of the Marion Bowling Club and congratulate him on behalf of the members and the Board of Management. I look forward to you all attending the Opening Day luncheon on the 21st September 12.30 for 1.00pm start, weather permitting we should get 11 ends of bowling in. Our Patron the Mayor of Marion Felicity Lewis and State Parliament Representative Chris Hannah will be attending to launch the 2008-09 season. If you or a friend is looking for a new or second hand car go see our major sponsor Adrian Brien Automotive or if you are looking for car servicing or mechanical work try our sponsor Peter Laxton in Byre Ave Warradale. Good bowling to all President Jim Bellingham
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