April 21, 2009
Well it is Rosenthal Medal time again and we see two players in contention for the Medal, John Goddard and Scotty Edmonds
Who will win the Medal ?
Because the bowling public are not privy to the voting formula it is not clear as to who will win the 2009 Rosenthal Medal.
I would like to see transparency for the Medal and have written on this subject previously and encourage BowlsWA to release their points formula, there is no need for secrecy or surprise on BowlsWA award night.
However we can try to assess who will win the award so let’s see if we can track down the winner
JOHN GODDARD 50 points
John has had another outstanding season. Not only has he excelled in the events he won that qualify him to win the Rosenthal Medal, he skippered a rink for W.A for the first time this season losing just one game in the series held at Tuggeranong in the A.C.T. It was an outstanding effort by John and his team
He was won his Club's Singles and Pairs titles, was also the runner in the Morley Best of the West singles tournament capping off a truly magnificent year for John
1. Winner of the State Fours
If we allow 20 points for winning the State Fours, John will receive 20 points
2. Champion of Club Champion singles Champions,
If we allow 20 points for winner of the Champion of Club Champion singles Champions John will receive 20 points
3. Winner of the Doubleview Master Pairs
If we allow 10 points for the Doubleview Master Pairs John will receive 10 points
SCOTTY EDMONDS 45 points
Provided a superb effort in the State events held in January when he won the State Pairs, was runner up in the State Singles and made the semi finals of the State Triples. He was all class as he powered his way toward the top in these events
Those who saw the Pairs final and his other games on the same day could not help but be impressed with the poise and control he displayed winning against quality opposition
Scotty Edmonds also won his Club singles Championship then made it to the semi-finals of the Champion of Club Champion singles and was beaten by the man who could be the the 2009 Rosenthal Medallist, John Goddard.
1. Winner of the State Pairs
If we allow 20 points for winning the State Pairs, Scott will receive 20 points
2. Runner up State Singles
If we allow 30 points for winner of the State Singles Scott will receive 15 points
3. Semi - finalist State Triples
If we allow 20 points for winner of the State Triples Scott will receive 5 points
3. Semi - finalist Champion of Club Champion singles Champions
If we allow 20 points for winner of the Champion of Club Champion singles Scott would receive 5 points
John Goddard should be the winner of the Rosenthal Medal for 2009 scoring 50 points to Scott Edmonds 45 points