Developing talent claims bowls win
Members of the Marlborough women’s four watch the action. From left: Eden Murrell-Manu, Alisa Waters, Kristine Daly. Photo Peter Jones
Bowls Marlborough are the holders of yet another trophy after their men’s development combination claimed the Romano Jones Shield at the Riverside Bowling Club on Saturday and Sunday.
The trophy was at stake in the regional development inter centre tournament, involving teams from Marlborough, Nelson, Canterbury, West Coast and Buller. At the end of proceedings, Marlborough had scored 27 game points, Nelson 24, Canterbury 21, West Coast 15 and Buller 3.
A consistent Marlborough side came out on top in nine of their 12 matches, across singles, pairs and fours.
The Marlborough team comprised: Kerry McNulty, Jordan Hart, Nick Murrell, Taz Moanaroa, Barry Fishburn, Mike McFadden and Matt Collins.
Meanwhile, at the Blenheim Bowling Club, the women’s development team took on similar opposition, for the Jones Romano Shield, finishing second to Nelson.
The top of the south sides were tied 24-24 after five rounds, eventually the destination of the trophy being decided on a countback of shot differential (74-30).
The women’s team comprised: Anne Berrie, Moira Carey, Eden Murrell-Manu, Alisa Waters, Kristine Daly, Carla Walford and Kiri Bond.
Final points: Nelson 24, Marlborough 24, Canterbury 21, West Coast 12, Buller 9.