RSL ousts Elmore

By Matthew Kappos

Mar 10, 2025

Kenneth Wills led a successful rink for Elmore, but it wasn’t enough for his side to progress. Photos: Matthew Kappos.

The last local hope in the Campaspe Playing Area midweek pennant has seen its season ended, with Elmore ousted at the hands of Deniliquin RSL.

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In the division three contest, Elmore departed the finals in straight sets as unlikely underdog Deniliquin RSL punched its ticket to the decider.

Bev Mullane bowls for Elmore. Photo by Matthew Kappos

RSL came into the finals series as the lowest seed with a losing record of 6-8 but has dispensed with Echuca and now Elmore in consecutive weeks to head into a final clash with Moama.

Rod Reid’s rink was the decisive one for RSL, his side picking up a strong 31-9 win, while Elmore skip Kenneth Wills did what he could in the other rink with a 28-22 victory.

Deniliquin RSL’s Wayne Bradley co-ordinates with a teammate in division three. Photo by Matthew Kappos

Having come through the elimination final last week, Mathoura continued its run in division one, eliminating Moama in a tight contest 54-49.

Troy Mansbridge’s quartet scored the largest win of the tie, defeating its opponent 24-17, while Peter Pangrazio also skipped a rink win for Mathoura 17-14.

Lorna Wilson in action for Elmore. Photo by Matthew Kappos

Robyn Thomassen’s rink was the only successful outing for Moama, recording an 18-13 result.

After claiming the division one weekend pennant, Moama was denied the double, with the winner to be decided between Mathoura and Echuca at Deniliquin Bowling Club.

Deniliquin RSL’s Allan Hodges looks for his target. Photo by Matthew Kappos

In division two, Echuca earned a second shot at defeating minor premier Mathoura in the finals series, getting past Deniliquin RSL 58-52.

RSL scored the victory in two rinks, with skips Tony Tonta (21-19) and Linda Harris (18-14) each recording victories, but it wasn’t enough for their side to earn the overall honours.

Elmore’s Sandra Fabbri starts a new end. Photo by Matthew Kappos

Skip Malcolm Thorn and his squad were the heroes for Echuca, scoring a 25-13 win in the remaining rink and getting their side home by six shots overall.

In division four, Echuca is moving on to take on Rich River in the finals after getting past Stanhope 40-35.