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ONE BLUE NORTH REVIEW

December 4, 2007 ROUND FIVE REVIEW

Well after years of trying I finally nailed 5 out of 5. For most of you that would not be such a big deal but I think it is about the first time since I started writing for the Bedford BC webpage three seasons ago.

The one thing I would definitely not have picked is the Wanneroo rink of Derek Bowen getting beaten. Honestly DB, you blokes need swabbing.

After the weekend we see Doubleview, Wanneroo & Sorrento dominating with Stirling starting to circle. Scarborough got a welcome boost up the ladder and whilst it is probably too early in the season to predict such things it appears trouble is looming large for Morley, Warwick & Bedford.

Doubleview 103 (7.5) def North Beach 73 (0.5)


This was a bad loss for the “Blues” at home with the rink skippered by Eddie Johnson taking Brian Werndley to the cleaners to the tune of 30-13.

In addition “Bomber” Haring in his first game as skipper had a commanding 27-16 over the previously well performed Mike Vitale rink.

Gary Nelson fell in against Geoff Devenish whilst John Coles salvaged a draw with Winton Langdon.



Dave Cosgrove Doubleview (pictured) Solid leader for Bomber Haring

Scarborough 71 (7) def Morley 66 (1)

This was a very good win for Scarborough as we trailed for most of the journey. Barry Powell’s rink was down 0-6 and then 7-12 before going into the last end leading 19-12. Scarborough leader Graham Archell was simply outstanding all day.

Brian Axford also did a great job after replacing the unavailable Michael Murray by coming from 11-18 down to win 21-19.

It was just the tonic the “Seagulls” needed and a good win away from home.

Wanneroo 81 (6) def Osborne Park 77 (2)

Nothing in this game as the “Saints” continues to impress. However, on this occasion they came up a few shots short.

Joe Pordan Wanneroo (pictured) Runner up in the Australian Indoor sets play a couple of years ago


New Wanneroo skipper Joe Pordan proved the difference with a 22-14 over the underrated Ken Sutcliffe

Sorrento 63 (7) def Warwick 61 (1)

I would be interested to know if a side has ever scored 63 shots (less than 16 per rink) and come away with 7 points in an 84 end game.

I certainly do not recall it ever happening. The major difference between the two clubs was the Neville Gibbs led rink over John Mather’s team of 23-14.

Stirling 93 (7) def Bedford 57 (1)

Stirling dusted off the cobwebs with two rinks namely those led by Tom Norac & Tony Krajancic moving into overdrive to record 31-9 & 22-9 wins over Joe Hofgefang & Dave Crook respectively.

Bedford champion Barry Gartrell made a welcome return for the “Bulls” by goring Mark Pasalich 25-12 to claim Bedford’s only point.

As much as they would love him there I think “Gart’s” services are required by the top side.

My selections for this week

This week has two sensational matches:

Doubleview at home to Stirling.
This will tell us a lot about both sides and I look forward to seeing the result. I am going for the home side.

Sorrento vs Wanneroo
Both these teams are genuine promotion chances. This game is a toss of a coin job and it came down Sorrento.

Scarborough will beat Osborne Park (just).

North Beach must win at Morley and I think they will.

The loser of the Bedford – Warwick clash is in serious trouble. A third of the season will be behind us and it will be difficult to come back from last to finish higher than 7th. I think Warwick will win.