ONE WHITE REVIEW ROUND TWELVE
February 14, 2006
Innaloo v Scarborough
The Seagulls did what they had to on Saturday. As expected they went to Innaloo
and picked up 7 points. A high light for Innaloo was the Swarbrick rink’s
win over Scarborough’s Geoff White. Besides that the game went as expected
and the less said about Innaloo’s performances on and off the green this
season the better.
Scarborough host ladder leaders Kalamunda next week in a
game that could make or break their season. Innaloo travel to North Beach for
the battle of the cellar dwellers.
Kalamunda v Warwick
It was all systems go in round 12 for the boys from the
hills. Warwick was beaming with confidence after last week’s victory
over Kardinya but they travelled to Kalamunda and were chewed up and spat out
to the tune of 39 shots.
Rowdy Griffin over John Mather by 6 shots, Billy Brandsma over Alan Hogarth
by 3 shots, Tricky Rick Eddy over Elliot Taylor by 18 shots and Payney over
Brian Friend by 12 shots ensured maximum points and top spot.
Mitch Biglan (pictured) playing well as a third in the top
rink at Kalamunda.
Warwick are on
the road again next weekend when they travel to Thornlie in a must win encounter.
Kalamunda can strengthen their grip at the top of the table if they can get
over Scarborough.
Morley v North Beach
It was no real surprise to see Morley pick up 7 points
against North Beach. The only surprise is that it wasn’t 8 points.
North
Beach must win against Innaloo next Saturday if they are to 1) try and avoid
relegation and 2) give
themselves a chance of making the top 4.
Dennis Mullinger Morley (pictured) good player for Morley
North Beach selector Greg Hill informs
me that there will be cosmetic changes made for the blockbuster against Innaloo
in a bid to end their 4 match losing streak. Morley faces a tough task when
they travel to Gosnells for the match of the round.
Safety Bay v Gosnells
It probably should read Safety Bay versus the Cruickshanks. Robbie got hold
of John Biglin by 18 shots and Big Bad Bert recorded a fine 11 shot win over
the Scott rink.
This was enough to cover the losses on the other 2 rinks and
see Gosnells travel home with a very handy 6 points.
Gosnells appear to have
a well balanced side and should be commended for their efforts this season
after losing many of their “stars” in the pre-season shake up.
Safety Bay is hanging in there and it will be no surprise to see them finish
in the top 4. Gosnells should account for the inconsistent Morley in round
13 whereas Safety Bay faces a tough one when they travel to Kardinya.
Thornlie v Kardinya
The Tony Cocodis rink lost by 22 shots but Kardinya still picked up 7 points
and won the aggregate by 15 shots. You blew a big chance Thornlie of being
right in the mix of things by performing dismally on 3 rinks and not taking
advantage of a home game.
In saying that praise must go to the 3 winning Kardinya
rinks that covered the Cocodis loss. The Ravens must beat Warwick next Saturday
to try and stave of possible relegation and Kardinya can leap frog Safety Bay
if they are successful at home.
WRAP
12 rounds gone and 6 to go and it is still wide open. Kalamunda are back
on top of the pile but for how long? Can Morley beat Gosnells and throw
their hat in the ring? Is Warwick sliding back to One Blue? Can Innaloo
record their first win of the season over the Beach Boys? I think there
are still many twists to unfold in this intriguing competition and it will
take right up to round 18 to untangle the mystery.
Kempy picked 3 winners
in round 12 taking his tally to 40/60 for the season.
Tips for Round 13: Gosnells,
Safety Bay, North Beach (but don’t rule
out a draw), Scarborough, Thornlie
Kempy