THE Bombala Bowling Club pairs championships for 2025 is down to the pointy end, with three rounds of knockout competition played and the final match looming. Club spokesperson, Karen Brownlie, said the date of the final would depend on one of the player's recovery from injury. With the pairs event nearing completion, attention now turns to the club's next carnival which will be held in May, with about 17 teams already registered and just 26 spots available. "Names should be given as soon as possible to the president Scott Brotherton 0432207388 to avoid disappointment," Brownlie said. Meanwhile, social bowls continues on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with names in by 12.15pm and roll-up at 12.30pm. The calibre of local bowlers was evident in the first round of the pairs event held on January 19, when five teams competed, with one bye. Scott Brotherton and Art France were not in contest being beaten 25-7 by Barry Crouch and Neil Brotherton. Noel Batey and Robert Joseph showed their talent for the game, defeating Cary Elton and Brad Tonks 25-15. Karen Brownlie and Warrick Ingram were outclassed by Peter and Bailey Jones, defeated 45-5. Tony Shaw and Tony Tattersall had a close contest against Aurora Reed and Matt Cootes but came out the victors 21-15. Another close game was had between Ray Fermer and Chris Ingram who defeated Joyce Cotterill and Doreen Dent 25-20. Athol Dent and Herbie Elliott had a bye. Round two was held on January 26, with three games played. Ray Fermer and Chris Ingram had a very close contest against Athol Dent and Herbie Elliott but held on to the lead in the final end, winning 18-17. Another close game was recorded between Noel Batey and Robert Joseph and Peter and Bailey Jones, with the Joneses taking out the game 21-18. Tony Shaw and Tony Tattersall took an easy win from Barry Crouch and Neil Brotherton 24-15. Round three was held on February 1 between Peter and Bailey Jones and Don Tattersall and Tony Shaw. It was a closely fought contest until disaster struck on the 15th end with a missed drive by the Jones team, leaving them a deficit of eight shots to their oppositions. Despite digging deep in the final six ends, they were defeated 26-18.
