Joe Menchin looked the goods early as he lead Mark Perry 4-nil and then 6-3. Perry came back to lead 12-8 before pushing out to an 18-14 lead.

A run of scoring ends saw the more experienced Perry take out the game 31-19.

Kim Alexander was a slow starter in his game with Des Francis sneaking out to a 6-nil lead. It took 12 ends for Alexander to draw level on 12 all.

A run of six ends saw Alexander lead 26-13. He maintained this margin as he went on to win 31-19.

Dave Nunan and Daryl Archer put on a show in their singles with both bowlers playing well. They were 5-all after 6 ends as they went end for end for the next 14 ends to finish 17 all on 20 ends.

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Archer picked up 8 shots to lead 25-17 and he had the game to hold this lead to win 31-22. After this strong win Archer expects to be a force in his half of the draw.

In the socials Peter Matchett, Al Davies and Bruce Robinson were to good for Vee Brown, Ron Vidler and Boon Haley winning 30-18.

Judy Egan and Ian McMillan played good bowls to defeat Pommie Williams and Kim Alexander 22-17.

Greg Tilley and Dave Nunan took on Daryl Archer and Craig Pugsley with both teams having Bazza Keygan as lead. Archer showed a sign of what was to come as was on fire early to lead his team to a 26-11 win.

In the coming weeks we play or forfeit for the first round of the singles on Saturday, January 18.

The Pennant sheets are on the board so get your names in.

The Club Challenge is at Wallerawang on Monday, January 20 with the team sheet on the board. We have a mixed triples set down for Sunday, February 2 with three 12 end games.

Our new extensions are looking great and will be finished in the near future. When you are at the club see Jacko and check out this great addition to your club.

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