Don Gillies wills his shot to find its target.
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Matthew Kappos
Rochester is still struggling for form in the Campaspe Playing Area midweek pennant, falling to a heavy defeat to Stanhope in round eight action.
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Rochy was able to claim one rink, skip Kaye Barker leading Francis Keech, Heather Curnick and Rob Dennis to the 20-16 win, but the host at Stanhope Bowls Club managed to run up big scores in the other two contests.
Jennifer Crilly guides her bowlers’ next shot during Stanhope’s comfortable midweek pennant win over Rochester. Photos: Matthew Kappos.
Jennifer Crilly topped Richard Feuk 26-8, while Peter Myers scored an almost as impressive 24-8 margin over Don Gillies’ squad.
Stanhope would keep its top four place intact, scoring a comfortable 14-66 to 2-36 victory.
Jenny Major tries to get Rochester rolling.
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Matthew Kappos
Having swept through every team in the first half of the season, the first game after the midway point saw Moama suffer its first defeat, Echuca taking down the Steamers 14-63 to 2-50.
Moama still leads the way, with Echuca now within a game of taking top spot.
John Patterson evaluates his last attempt.
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Matthew Kappos
Kyabram and Stanhope make up the finals places, but Mathoura and Deniliquin are well within striking range.
Rochester is on the bottom of the ladder with a 2-6 record.
The side hosts Rich River in the next round, the last before the Christmas hiatus.
Lower divisions
In division two, Rochester won two rinks to one but finished level overall with Rich River, 9-56 to 7-56.
Richard Feuk spots an opportunity for his side.
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Matthew Kappos
In division three, Elmore claimed victory over Ky Valley View 12-42 to 2-38 and Kyabram edged out Rochester 12-39 to 2-36.
In division four, Rich River and Lockington couldn’t be separated, 7-44 all.
Anton Gusak lets fly.
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Matthew Kappos
Kaye Barker skipped Rochester’s only rink win in the match, 20-16.
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Matthew Kappos
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