Sunday, February 1 saw the start of the Campaspe State champion of champions bowls playoffs.
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Deniliquin RSL Diggers were represented by Jo Chick and Craig Taylor who both won their respective championships at the RSL Bowling club .
Matches were played in Stanhope, the weather was a lot cooler, but it was extremely windy .
Jo Chick had a close tussle all day with her opponent finally getting in front at the end and winning a close tussle.
Craig Taylor started slow in his first game but came home strong to win .
He then had to front up 15 minutes later for his next match and what a ripper it was .
With scores on 23 to Craig and his opponent Trevor on 24 , Craig put down a majestic last bowl to grab two shots and the win .
He now heads to the finals in two weeks to represent the RSL Diggers.
It was a fantastic effort from both Jo and Craig against the best opposition in the league.
Craig Hillier after winning his playoff.
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Mason, Jake and Callan Glenn.
Due to Pennant Bowls being cancelled on the weekend due to the heat, the RSL Diggers still celebrated the 18th birthday of one of their youngest and exciting players , Jake Glenn .
Many members were present as were Jake’s family members and friends .
Great food and fun were enjoyed by everyone.
Later in the day Craig bought out the trivial pursuit, taking on Jake and his brothers , well done Mason on the win.
Jake Glenn with his birthday cake on Saturday.
People gathered to celebrate Jake Glenn's birthday on Saturday.
Midweek Pennant
RSL Diggers teams for their Div 2 clash today at home at the Deniliquin RSL greens against Echuca are as follows: C Frampton, J Jennings, R Marchetti, R Reid (s); A Hodges, J Chick, A Webster, C Taylor (s); I McKenzie, M Peterman, N Austin, N Hilton (s).
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