Sport
12 December, 2025
Crunch game looms for rival Saints
ST ARNAUD bowling clubs face a season-defining moment when they clash in Saturday’s North Central pennant.
ST ARNAUD bowling clubs face a season-defining moment when they clash in Saturday’s North Central pennant.
Country is pushing for top spot on the division one ladder with just six points separating the leading four sides.
They can add to the club with a victory over rivals St Arnaud who are starting to lose touch with the top sides and needs a win this weekend to stay in the hunt.
St Arnaud is currently 11 points outside the top four.
Last Saturday, St Arnaud Country Club hosted Donald Bowls Club on Saturday in blustery, overcast conditions following persistent morning rain.
Despite the very windy and gusty weather, the greens played true and the home side settled quickly.
From the outset St Arnaud applied strong pressure across all three rinks, with plenty of encouragement and clear instructions ringing out as the bowlers found their line and length.
By the lunch break St Arnaud held the lead on every rink.
The home side resumed after the break in the same vein, maintaining control and extending their advantage as the match progressed.
Donald fought hard throughout the afternoon but were unable to turn the momentum.
St Arnaud finished the day with a clean sweep, highlighted by one rink recording a commanding 24-shot victory — a standout result and a real “wow” moment for the club.
The midweek pennant fixture saw St Arnaud Country Club hosting Wedderburn Bowls Club in chilly, windy conditions that made for a challenging day on the green.
Despite the weather, the greens were in excellent order and played true throughout.
St Arnaud settled early, applying pressure across all rinks, but Wedderburn responded strongly and ensured a tight contest. By the lunch break scores were close on every rink, setting up a hard-fought second half.
The arm-wrestle continued with both sides trading shots in a competitive finish. St Arnaud Country Club secured victory, winning two of the three rinks.
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