Sport
14 November, 2025
Bragging rights on the line
WITH Camperdown Magpies Bowling Club’s division one pennant team having last weekend off due to the previous week’s double header, the spotlight turned to other divisions – and they didn’t disappoint.
The Magpies division two (2) team competed against Cressy at the Golf Green and they showed they will be a force this season with a solid 121-65 win.
In very windy conditions, Peter Reilly’s rink of Andrew Anderson, Greg Molan and Les Pearson handled the conditions perfectly to record a 39-16 win over John Nelson’s rink.
Fred Salmon’s rink of Leanne Fitzgerald, Harry Van Someren and Greg Edwards just failed to get over the line, losing to John Spry’s rink 22-26.
Michael Brebner’s rink of Vicki Brebner, John O’Donohue and Brad Wilson had a 32-10 win over Neville Keating’s rink.
Darren Coverdale’s rink of John Molan, Keira Johnston and Kell Edwards finished the day with a 28-13 win over John Carew’s rink.
Tomorrow the undefeated division two (2) take on the club’s other division two team for bragging rights at the club.
Division two (2) teams for tomorrow at Thornton Street:
Fred Salmon (s), Leanne Fitzgerald, Noel Brebner and Greg Edwards.
Michael Brebner (s), Vicki Brebner, John O’Donohue and Brad Wilson.
Paul Richards (s), John Molan, Keira Johnston and Noelene Tolland.
A. Anderson (s), Les Pearson, Greg Molan and Ron Simcox.
The manager will be Vicki Brebner and Paul Richards’ team is on duty.
The Magpies division two (3) team travelled to Colac City and put up a good performance, going down 80-93.
Stan Adeney’s rink of Algie White, Noel Brebner and Ray Bourke lost to Trevor Bartlett’s rink 24-29.
Graeme Chamberlain’s rink of Mark Winsall, Daryl O’Donohue and Ron Simcox defeated Royden Copeland’s rink 22-19.
Ian Henderson’s rink of Maria Van Someren, Lud Gungl and Mick Mahony went down to Pat Howard’s rink 19-24.
Chris McLeod’s rink of Kevin Russell, Wayne Henry and Peter James lost to Lynda Inglis’ rink 15-21.
Tomorrow Magpies 3 take on Magpies 2 in what should be an interesting contest.
Division two (3) teams for tomorrow at Thornton Street:
Henry Henderson (s), Lud Gungl, Trey Darcy and Mick Mahony.
Chris McLeod (s), Kevin Russell, Wayne Henry and Peter James.
Stan Adeney (s), Algie White, Gary Body and Ray Bourke.
G. Chamberlain (s), Tim Spokes, D. O’Donohue and Nick Salagari.
Wayne Henry will be the manager and Chris McLeod’s team will be on duty.
The Magpies division three team was at home to the previously undefeated Birregurra.
The Magpies handled the windy conditions better to record a great win, 80-78 despite winning only one of the four rinks.
Paul Brebner’s rink of Janet Molan, Barney Dickson and Pam Atchison went down to Marshall Goddard’s rink 17-19.
Darren Page’s rink of Steve Lucas, Jim Boyd and Pip Robertson had a close one, going down 18-19 against Mick Menzies’ rink.
Ron Absalom’s rink of John Salau, Max Rippon and Gerard Broderick went down to Brian Walker’s rink 16-21.
Tom Hose’s rink of Paul Halloran, Trish Taylor and Donna Watts was the standout team of the day, defeating Brian Neale’s rink 29-19.
Tomorrow division three will be at home at Thornton Street against Simpson – a win will see the Magpies replace Simpson in the top four.
Division three teams for tomorrow at Thornton Street:
Tom Hose (s), Paul Halloran, Deb Noonan and Donna Watts.
Darren Page (s), Steve Lucas, Brent Noonan and Pip Robertson.
Paul Brebner (s), Janet Molan, Barney Dickson and Pam Atchison.
Ron Absalom (s), John Salau, Max Rippon and Gerard Broderick.
Janet Molan will be the manager and Paul Brebner’s team will be on duty.
The Magpies division four team had the bye last Saturday and tomorrow will travel to Cressy.
A win could see them equal with Cressy on the ladder.
Division four teams for tomorrow at Cressy:
Carol Wilson (s), Kathy Banks, Pat Scott and Andrew Whiteside.
Gary Mitchell (s), Jim Boyd, Caroline Strampel and Val Coverdale.
Gordon Weller (s), Norma Weller, Ruth Skene and Ton Vermas.
Carol Wilson is the manager and skips are to arrange transport.
Magpies division one team will take on Colac Central at Golf’s green tomorrow.
The Magpies will be keen to keep their unbeaten record intact and should prove too strong for Central.
Division one teams for tomorrow at Golf:
Luke Wright (s), David Bateman, Len Searle and James Henry.
Matty Brewer (s), Barry Atchison, Kell Edwards and Jack Paasse.
Craig Skene (s), Ron Cameron, Kel Rundle and Greg Teal.
Brad Errock (s), Jamie Norton, Darren Coverdale and Taj Merrett.
David Bateman will be the manager and Craig Skene’s team is on duty.
In division one midweek last Tuesday, the Magpies travelled to Simpson and came home with a commanding 42 shot, all rinks win.
Peter Reilly’s rink of Barry Atchison, Vicki Brebner and Kell Edwards defeated Brian Clarke’s rink 22-13.
Craig Skene’s rink of Fred Salmon, John O’Donohue and Ron Simcox played well to defeat Andrea Swayn’s rink 33-13.
Maria Van Someren’s rink of Len Searle, Michael Brebner and Greg Edwards finished the day off with a solid 30-17 win over Maria Seabrook’s rink.
Next Tuesday the Magpies will be at home at Golf to Winchelsea.
A win would see the Magpies break clear of Winchelsea on the ladder, with the Magpies currently on top and Winchelsea second.
Teams for next Tuesday at Golf against Winchelsea:
Peter Reilly (s), Barry Atchison, Vicki Brebner and Kel Edwards.
Craig Skene (s), Fred Salmon, John O’Donohue and Ron Simcox.
Maria Van Someren (s), Len Searle, Ron Cameron and Greg Edwards.
Vicki Brebner is the manager and Peter Reilly’s team will be on duty.
Division two had the bye last Tuesday and next Tuesday will travel to Derrinallum.
A close encounter is expected.
Teams for next Tuesday at Derrinallum:
Henry Henderson (s), Brad Wilson, Pam Atchison and Les Pearson.
Stan Adeney (s), Janet Molan, Kerry Henderson and Noelene Tolland.
Barb Boyd (s), Tim Spokes, Wayne Henry and Elaine Waterfall.
Barb Boyd is the manager and Stan Adeney will the drive the bus, leaving at 9am.
In division three the Magpies travelled to Colac City and finished off a good day with a 65-47 win.
Peter Jame’s rink of Gordon Weller, Val Coverdale and Deb Noonan defeated Graham Harris’ rink 26-15.
Stan Adeney’s rink of Norma Weller, Pat Scott and Donna Watts continued their form with a 22-16 win over Gerard Norman’s rink.
Henry Henderson’s rink of Marg Stephens, Ruth Skene and Kathy Banks finished off the day with a 17-16 win over James De Graff’s rink.
Next Tuesday division three will play Colac Central at the Golf Club Green.
Teams for next Tuesday at Golf:
Marg Stephens (s), Kylea Dickson, Ruth Skene and Kathy Banks.
Norma Weller (s), Donna Watts, Pat Scott and Ray Bourke.
Peter James (s), Gordon Weller, Val Coverdale and Deb Noonan.
Marg Stephens is the manager and Norma Weller’s team will be on duty.
Good luck to all playing for the Magpies on the weekend and Tuesday.
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