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12 February, 2026
Lake Bolac and District finish season on high
Lake Bolac and District Bowling Club ended their season on a high note, defeating Stawell in the Grampians Playing Area Lawn Bowls Pennant season, which had major ramifications for the finals.
Stawell needed to win to make finals, and with the loss, it propelled Aradale into fourth place despite their loss to Stawell Golf.
The match was tight in two rinks, featuring two draws, while the winning rink for Lake Bolac delivered them the massive victory.
Skippered by Ian Park, featuring John McInnes, Robert Stewart and Roger Flanner, they won 30-18.
The two drawn rinks both finished in a 23-23 scoreline. The win was their fifth for the season.
At Stawell Golf Club, Aradale lost a thriller, 66-71, winning one rink on the day. Skippered by Gary Jamieson, featuring Gary Sherwell, Peter Oehm and Michael Dowling, they won 27-21.
Pushing a premiership contender on their home greens will give Aradale confidence heading into the finals.
Not needing a confidence boost are premiership favourites, Chalambar Golf, winning their twelfth match of the season, defeating Landsborough and District Bowling Club 82-47, dominating all three rinks.
Chris Young’s rink, featuring Richard Harricks, Terry O’Connell and Gary Todd, won 24-12, Grant Seeary’s rink, featuring Mark Griffits, Michael Jennings and Hans Holz, won 30-20, and Tony Carra’s rink, featuring Bill Waterston, Bradley Jackson and Michael Franklin, won 28-15.
Looking to make waves in the finals is Ararat VRI, who had a strong 84-61 victory over Ararat, winning two rinks.
Clayton Holcombe’s rink, featuring Craig Wight, Richard Schwab and Shelley Holcombe, won 28-15, and Shane Briggs' rink, featuring Brian Leehane, Paul Bulger and Mark Helmich, won 30-18.
Ararat’s winning rink was skippered by Garry “Goosey” Eason. Featuring Mike McGuire, Dino Fratin and Russell Smith, they won 28-26.
In Division Two, Aradale, Stawell, Stawell Golf, and Ararat VRI are all in the finals, with Aradale finishing first.
Aradale enters the finals following a thrilling 73-69 win over Stawell Golf. Ararat VRI also heads into the finals with winning form, having defeated Ararat 80-67, while Stawell Bowling Club will take in confidence following an 85-63 win over Lake Bolac and District.
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