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August 21, 2004
Peter Sardelic was born in 1931, arrived in Australia in 1946, is
a true legend of the game and has been the ultimate competitor.
His sportsmanship is of the highest order. Peter has won and done so much
that there is no room to put it all on this page.
Also known as "Mr Magic", this nick name fits him perfectly, He
is very team orientated and thinks of himself as only one of a team.
We take a brief look at an incredible career of achievement in lawn bowls.
Where and how did you start
Started at Cockburn aged 37 in 1967/68 in 6th division, and won the club
singles in my first year, but have always had a preference for team play.
Occupation
Retired, formerly self employed in a family business.
Other clubs
None.
Represented Australia
played 29 games.
State team
Played from 1979 to 1995 for a total of 174 games. One game as a lead and
173 consecutive games as skipper. During this period W.A won the national
series on six occasions.
Retired from the state team due to an ankle problem.
Events won
Have won numerous club, masters, state, national and international events.
Member of 41 midweek and Saturday pennant winning teams at Cockburn, mostly
in first division. This is possibly a world record.
Played in the Australia games in Melbourne in 1985. Won gold in the fours,
silver in the triples.
May 18, 2005
Pete has now been involved in an extra two premierships
with Cockburn winning the flag in One Red Saturday and mid-week thursday,
bringing the total premierships to 43.
Best Moment
Being selected to represent Australia as skipper in the 1985 Australia games.
Being selected to skipper Australia in the 1986 Edinburgh Games.
Worst moment
Having to play on a flooded green in pouring rain at the 1986 Edinburgh Games.
Disagreement with a couple of close friends over bowling issues.
Best player
Most admired players:
Rob Parrella ( most dynamic ).
Dennis Katuna-Rich ( best draw ).
Ron Taylor ( all round player ).
Other sports
Was sports mad and was pretty good at Soccer, Aussie rules football, Cricket,
Darts, and Golf.
Favourite destination
Gold Coast.
Favourite meal
All shellfish.
Favourite drink
Beer.
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Rob Parrella; October
18,2004.
Rob Parrella was the man who really put Bowls on the map in 1990's after
his outstanding win in the Commonwealth Games final which was televised to
the nation live. He is the only Australian player ever to win the gold medal
in the singles at the Commonwealth games.
Rob who was no ordinary player, captured the public and lawn bowlers in general
imaginations with the dynamic way he played the game, using every shot in
the book that can be played to win a game. He had an awesome drive, then
could draw the shot on a three penny bit. With his exciting style of playing,
gave lawn bowls exposure like never before.
Even people who don't follow lawn bowls were talking about the final of the
1990 commonwealth games singles final. Many were surprised at how skilful
one has to be to play at this level, and how much tension and excitement
there can be in a game of lawn bowls.
Looking briefly at his achievements there is no doubt that Rob Parrella is
and always will be a true legend of the game.
Where and how did you start
Kedron Club 1969 Brisbane, I was influenced by big brother John, plus I was
a bocce champion which is a type of European bowls
of which i represented Australia in 1976 in Monaco of France
Occupation
Men's Hairdresser, taxi owner-driver and Professional bowler.
Other clubs
Grange Brisbane, Warilla NSW and Coolangatta QLD.
Represented Australia
127 times.
1982 Commonwealth Games Brisbane, won the silver medal for the singles.
1990 Commonwealth games Brisbane, won the gold medal for the singles.
1994 Commonwealth games Victoria Canada, won bronze medal for the singles.
State team
State team representative for Queensland from 1974 /1994, over 100 times.
Bowling achievements
Bowling achievements to numerous to0 mention, won over 150 master singles,
four Australian titles, fourteen state titles fifty master pairs, many fours
as a skipper, also won three cars in singles tournaments.
Best Moment
Winning the gold medal in the 1990 Commonwealth games, standing on the dias
whilst the Australian anthem was playing.
Worst moment
The same year after winning the gold medal for the singles, not being selected
to play for the state.
Best player
David Bryant from the UK.
Best Australian player, John Snell.
Hobbies
Cooking, fast cars, and even faster women, and a love of life.
Favourite destination
Monaco of France.
Favourite meal
Seafood with spaghetti.
Favourite drink
Hahn Lite beer and Claviour liquor.
Best Film
Last film and best film seen was Sound of music.
Last book
Last book read and best book, me and my big mouth, and the answer is right
under your nose.
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Steve Srhoy: November 12, 2004:
A great ambassador for the game of Lawn Bowls. Started at the bottom in 6th
grade and reached the pinnacle of the game by representing Australia. Known
by the nickname of "the Slammer", which came about by having such an awesome
drive, there was only one safe place to be when he drove, and that was to
get behind the club house. hard to believe anyone could put them down with
such power and accuracy. Steve, whilst a fiercely determined competitor,
has sportsmanship that is second to none. He has won and done all that can
be achieved in Lawn Bowls and still contributes to the game today in many
ways. An absolute gentleman who has also done much for the community. Let
take a brief look at a brilliant career in lawn bowls.
Where and how did you start
1964, the bowling club formed in my district of Cockburn- foundation member
and life member of the club. Still active 40 years later.
Occupation
Business Proprietor.
Other Clubs
None.
Represented Australia
54 games--1982/1994 { All played overseas }.
1994 Silver Medallist Fours, Commonwealth games Victoria Canada. 1993 Gold
Medallist Fours, Silver Medallist Pairs, Pacific Games.
Australian selector
1998/2000/1/2/3/4/5/6.
Steve has another two years as a national selector from this point in time
up till 2006.
State Team
237 games 1978 / 99.
Won the national sides championship on eight occasions.
Bowling achievements
All Cockburn club titles { 5 singles }.
All W.A State titles { 8 in total }.
All W.A Master titles {7 in total}.
Dual Rosenthal Medal winner { W.A bowler of the year}.
Merryland MasterPairs N.S.W.
Moama Master Pairs Victoria.
30 Pennant Premiership titles playing for Cockburn.
Best moment
Qualifying to play off for the gold medal 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria
Canada. Losing the final narrowly. Worst moment Splitting my trousers in
a major tournament final, and being escorted off the green with a bowls cloth.
Best Player
Rob Parrella, record speaks for itself. Dennis Dalton, Great competitor with
all the shots.
Community & Professional Interests Board
member-Villa Dalmacia Nursing Home.
Active volunteer for the aged.
City of Cockburn Commendation for citizen of the year 1988.
Nominee Citizen of the year 1994. Australia day Citizen award 1995. Inaugural
inductee to City of Cockburn Sports Hall of Fame 2004.
Hobbies
Bowls, fishing and avid enthusiast of other sports.
Favourite holiday destination
Gold coast.
Favourite meal
Wife's cooking.
Favourite drink
Hahn light beer, and an occasional Chivers Regal.
Best film and last film seen
ShawShank Redemption --
last film seen
"Something's gotta give" with Jack Nicholson.
Best Music and favourite song
Country and Western -- "Young hearts run free" by Candy Sutton.
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Ron Taylor, June 28 2005:
Ron Taylor has been one of the great bowlers to play the game. He has had
an incredible career, there is hardly an event he hasn't won.
Perhaps the best memory of the many great moments he has enjoyed, was winning
the second Jack-hi series held in 1981.
The Jack-hi program was shown at 8.00PM on a wednesday evening and the ratings
were in the high 30's, which means a lot of people were watching.
Rons win no doubt promoted the game of bowls in W.A and it surged in popularity
after the series.
Hallmark of his game was a deadly accurate running shot and a brilliant draw
shot under pressure.
Always the gentleman, and a real sportsman, known for his friendliness and
a love of having a beer.
Ron is held in high esteem by all who know him and regarded as one of the
greats of our game.
Where and how did you start
I was a player in the local tennis club at Waroona, across the road from
the bowling club.
On some occasions we had to wait around for a game of tennis and I noticed
that the bowlers were having a beer while they were playing.
I asked the Lady President if the tennis players would be allowed to have
some beer in the fridge, she said no.
That was it, so it was off to the bowling club for me, and I have loved and
played the game ever since.
Occupation.
Accountant.
Clubs that I have represented.
Waroona, Cockburn, Royal Park, Doubleview and now with Mandurah.
Represented Australia.
22 games.
Gold and Silver Medallist at Pacific Games.
Team was;
Peter Sardelic (skip) Ron Taylor, Geoff Oakley and John Caffell.
World Bowls representative, Frankston 1981.
State Team
180 games .
Won the national sides championship on five occasions.
Bowling achievements
Jack-Hi. 1981.
Lindsay Rosenthal Medal 1970.
Champion of the Champion Rosenthal medallists singles (2), the only two times
it was conducted.
Champion of Champions singles 1970.
State Pairs/Triples/Fours.
Master Triples/fours.
Country Week Fours.
Country Week Singles (3)
Runner-up Australian Open Pairs 1985.
West Coast Singles (4).
Club Singles at all above clubs.
Member of 10 One Red Premiership teams, five with Cockburn and five with
Doubleview.
Australian rules Football
State school boys selection, played on the wing.
Best moment
Gold and Silver medals at the Pacific Games.
Worst moment
Failing to win a gold medal at World Bowls. We ran fourth.
Best Player
Four Bowls, Bert Sharp.
Two Bowls, Peter Sardelic.
Hobbies
None.
Favourite holiday destination
New Zealand.
Four dinner guests
Barry Salter (Aus), David Bryant (Eng), David McGill (Scotland), Peter Ruebens
(Aus).
Favourite meal
Roast (any kind)
Favourite drink
beer.
Best Music and favourite song
From the 60's--
" Some enchanted evening"
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5/5/2006
“WHO IS THE BEST PLAYER TO HAVE EVER PLAYED IN WESTERN
AUSTRALIA?”
When this age old discussion occurs many players are mentioned. They came
from different eras, played different games and all of them achieved plenty.
The one common denominator in all these discussions is the name GEOFF
OAKLEY.
Statistically, Geoff is one of Western Australia’s most decorated player
ever; having won the State singles an amazing five (5) times, the State fours
on four (4) occasions and is a triple Rosenthal medallist.
His other accomplishments are too many to mention in this article with the
exception of his 243 consecutive games for Western Australia and being an
Australian representative in 1978 & 1983.
Geoff’s knowledge of the game is second to none and he has been blessed with
the gift of being able to impart that knowledge to players of lesser ability
(which is nearly everybody).
Geoff has never been frightened by a challenge. He showed that by leaving
the strong Melville club to take over the role as player/coach of the unfashionable
North Beach club.
Within two years he took North Beach into the finals of the premier division.
The respect and admiration he gained at that club can never be quantified.
His subsequent return to Melville as a player and administrator (including
President) further demonstrates his commitment to the club where he is associated.
Geoff’s communication skills are so good that he was appointed Australian
Team Coach/ Manager from 1999-2003.
This is quite an accomplishment for a West Australian.
It is well known that due to our geography to the rest of Australia we are
at a significant disadvantage when being considered for such positions regardless
of the sport.
TIM MURRAY
Where and how did you start ?
In 1966 my father had recently retired and joined Cottesloe Bowling Club.
In order to spend some time with my father (and get away from the pharmacy!)
I began watching him bowl. Somebody put a bowl in my hand and the rest is
history
Occupation
Pharmacist. After selling Downtown Pharmacy in 1986 opened Bowls World with
Dennis Katunarich. Retired in 2000.
Other Clubs you have played for
North Beach (player/coach 1991 – 94) Melville (1978 – 91, 1994 – 2005)
Represented Australia
1978 Commonwealth Games, Edmonton, Canada 1983 vs England, Tweed Heads.
Represented State side
1975 – 1995 (243 games).
BOWLING ACHEIVMENTS
Lindsay Rosenthal Medal
1975, 1984, 1993
Australian Representative
1978, 1983
Australian Champion of Champion Fours
1994
WA State Fours Champion
1973, 1987, 1994, 1997
WA State Singles Champion
1975, 1982, 1984, 1990, 1993
WA Masters Singles Champion
1985, 1986, 1987
West Coast Classic Singles Champion 1983, 1986,
1990
West Coast Classic Pairs Champion
1985
Masters Singles Champion
Adelaide ......1977
Darwin......... 1985
Victoria ........1989
Halekulani Invitation Masters Singles 1984
WA Masters Pairs Champion
1992
Australia Games Fours Gold Medal
1985
Gold Coast Winter Carnival Pairs
1987
Touch of Class Invitation Fours
1995
Melville Masters Fours
1996
Interstate Matches (243) 1975 – 1995 Australian Team Coach/Manager 1999 – 2003
Leonard Trophy - World Bowls Team Champion 2000
Other sporting achievements
WA Junior Hockey team 1955.
Best moments
Winning (unexpectedly) the 1975 State Singles title against my (late) friend
Joe Rodin.
Playing in the undefeated WA team which won the Interstate Sides Championship
in Darwin (1991).
Worst moment
Watching my skip (Bruno Panozzo, Queensland) play his last bowl on the wrong
bias midway through our first match in the Commonwealth Games pairs in 1978.
We dropped a ‘7’, lost the match (against Papua New Guinea) by one shot,
and finished 4th on a countback (one win short of the gold medalists and
with a superior percentage!).
Type of bowl:
Obviously until Taylors became available in Australia I used the stock standard
Henselite 5 heavy. Then used Taylor International, Taylor Ace 5 heavy. After
damaging my thumb came back to 4 extra heavy Taylor Vector which I still
use.
In our windy conditions I still believe the Ace is the most trustworthy bowl
ever produced
Best Player
Steve Glasson.
Hobbies
Computer and gardening (in that order!).
Favourite holiday destination
Broome.
Four Dinner guests
Steve Waugh, Tiger Woods, Ian Thorpe, Angelina Jolie.
Favourite meal
Anything on the BBQ (especially seafood).
Favourite drink
Vasse Felix Heytesbury Shiraz (any vintage!).
Best film seen
Return of the Pink Panther (Peter Sellers).
Last book read
Out of my comfort zone (Steve Waugh).
Best book
The Da Vinci Code.
Best music
Katie Melua.
Favourite song
Over the Rainbow (Eva Cassidy).
THE MAKING OF A SINGLES PLAYER
May 19, 2006
I didn’t set out to become a singles player. But it was obvious that singles
was the “glamour” event which grabbed the headlines and earned the most recognition,
and to achieve higher goals I would need to improve my singles game.
Back in the seventies and into the eighties the dominant singles players
were Bert Sharp, Joe Rodin and a handful of others. I wondered what was different
about these guys, why they were consistently winning events despite the efforts
of many good bowlers to try and beat them.
And I guessed that these champions, apart from outstanding bowling skills,
possessed the ability to concentrate for long periods of time … to ignore
distractions and focus only on the winning post.
So how could I learn this extra skill?
I started by reading everything I could on the subject. Very little was available
specific to bowls, but there was heaps of material dealing with other sports
and sports psychology in general.
I grabbed every opportunity to “pick the brains” of champions with whom I
came in contact … Albert Newton, Glyn Bosisto, David Bryant, John Snell,
Ken Williams and others … observing them and their unique singles strategies.
The end result was that I became a better-than-average singles exponent,
equipped with bits and pieces gleaned from a number of bowlers, including
our own Jack Camm, Stan McCann, Branko Katunarich and Frank Harrison.
At some stage of a singles match most of us have entertained the thought …
“I can win this” or something similar.
Get rid of it!! It is the worst distraction of all and almost certain to
kill your concentration. A useful “mind game” I employed was to ignore the
scoreboard … forget what you or your opponent have scored, count “backwards” … the
number of shots you require to win the match, one at a time if necessary.
Be prepared to concede a shot or two on an end where you might lose a multiple
if you attempt to get the shot … no bowler born can win every end.
But playing skills and mental skills alone will still not do the job.
The successful singles player requires as well … MOTIVATION! In
my own case the desire to represent at State and National level was a strong
motive, but “FEAR OF FAILURE” was responsible
for many successes.
In fact I can recall losing only three major singles finals in forty years
in the game, so strong was my dread of losing.
Does that make me a poor loser? … probably!!
The more recent champions … Schuback, Glasson, Kerkow and our own young guns
such as Anthony Provost and Daniel Trewhella … would each have their own
motivation to succeed. And that other ‘M’ word …MONEY … could
be part of that motivation. Today’s singles champions can compete for big
money on the international scene, in many cases bowls has become a well-rewarded
career.
So you still want to be a singles champion? Go for it!
You only require the physical and mental skills and the motivation … and
a fair amount of time on the track!
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11/4/2007
The First time Sherro saw John Rainoldi play was at the 1979/80 Interstate
Sides Series held at the Melville Bowling Club.
John was playing as a three for Aussie Baily, He seemed to be out of place
age wise, but so much in place with playing ability.
The age of the other team members was so much older, none the less John was
very calm and very much in control and was the standout player for his rink
in that game
The Next time I saw him play was at Bedford playing as lead in the Trans
Tasman Test series held at Bedford Bowling Club.
John led against the world's best leader, Rowan Brassy. For two days John
acquitted himself extremely well in a very high standard duel against Rowan.
End after end the bowls were sitting pretty close the jack
In the mid 80's and early 90's John Rainoldi was a huge name in the world
of lawn bowls winning three State Pairs titles along with many other titles
with his great friend Dennis Katunarich.
Always tough to beat, John was a player who was gracious in defeat, his gentlemanly
manner and sportsmanship endeared him to his many supporters and opponents
alike.
John Rainoldi is a true Legend of the game
SHERRO
Where and how did you start ?
Started at Osborne Park where my parents were foundation members.
I used to sneak across for a roll on the back green out of everyone’s
sight
In those days with liquor laws, children were not really welcomed or encouraged
to go to Bowling Clubs
Occupation
Small Business Owner
Other Clubs you have played for
Scarborough, Doubleview, Cambridge, Mosman Park (current club)
Represented Australia
12 times, Tran Tasman Tests
Represented State side
1980 – 2003, 247 games
Alan Eddy Medal
Won the medal on five occasions
BOWLING ACHEIVMENTS
Australian Representative
1986 1987 , 12 games
Trans Tasman series
Australian Champion of Champion Pairs
1984 1986
Australian Champion of Champion Fours
1984, 1985
WA State Fours Champion
1985, 1990
WA State Pairs Champion
1984, 1986, 1989.
Premier League Grand Final winner
2 Scarborough, 6 Doubleview
Interstate Sides Series won Ally Sheild
8 times (81,83,84,87,91,92,94,99)
West Coast Classic Singles Champion
1994.
West Coast Classic Pairs Champion
1987.
WA Masters Pairs Champion
(1991,2002)
Other sporting achievements
33 League Games for West Perth in the West Australian Football League playing
mainly as a centreman and back pocket
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Best moments
Hard to separate between being selected for Australia and all eight Alley
Shields that I have been involved with for WA.
Australian selection to me was the pinnacle, however being part of the great
WA sides in the 80’s and early 90’s is something I will always
treasure
Worst moment
My worst moment in bowls was my non selection for the 1986 Commonwealth Games
as I was in form and had trialed really well.
I was very confident that I was in the side and to be left out was shattering.
Type of bowl:
Type of bowl preferred: Either the new Allmark Edge or Edge Plus.
Best Player
Couldn’t separate Dennis Katunarich (WA) and Paul Richards (SA), both
sensational players
How did you acquire the nickname "Rags"
To this day I really don’t know, a team mate at the West Perth footy
club called me it once and it stuck at the footy club. It has carried on
throughout my bowls career.
Hobbies
Swimming
Favourite holiday destination
Gold Coast
Four Dinner guests
Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Sheedy, Richard Branson
Favourite meal
Roast
Favourite drink
Beer
Best film seen
The Last Samurai
Last book read
A-Zen of Bowls by Barry Salter
Best book
In the Name of the Father
Best music
Pop Music
Favourite song
Angels, Robbie Williams. He’s just a great all round performer and
entertainer.
Three wishes on your wish list:
1. For Mosman Park to make Premier League.
2. To win a state title with my son Jarrad
3. To continue to enjoy the sport and to remain competitive.
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13 /5/2007
---ROBERT “ROLLS ROYCE” BALL--
If Robbie Ball was a motor vehicle there is no doubt in my mind he would have been a Rolls Royce. Everything he does on a bowling green oozes class. Whether it be drawing, playing through the head or unleashing one his fabulous drives he always looks the part.
That having been said you do not get to represent your country at the Commonwealth Games by looking good. Robbie has the ability that only true champions possess in that he can consistently play the near impossible shot when under extreme pressure.
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His demeanour on the bowling green is beyond reproach. Whilst he is inwardly
a fierce competitor he is also a true sportsman in that he has always been humble
in victory and gracious in defeat.
I have been filled with admiration for Robbie since the mid 1990’s when playing for North Beach as a third to Geoff Ellis we played the Rolls Royce. With Geoff playing well and our team dominating in the front three positions I doubt that Robbie “changed over” more than twice for the day holding shot.
In a game that should have been a landslide we won by a solitary shot.
Robbie Ball was in a league of his own that afternoon with his extraordinary shot play. However, it was not so much that he had played so brilliantly that impressed but it was the manner in which he treated his team mates.
He never once complained or demonstrated any poor body language despite having
plenty of cause to do so.
I left Doubleview that evening not sure about what impressed me most about this champion, his exquisite skills or his unflappable attitude.
That same quandary stays with me still.
I wish there were more people like Robbie playing the game today.
TIM MURRAY
Where and how did you start ?
I started in Newcastle N.S.W. after a football injury to my ankle.
Playing with my father Laurie and brothers; Terry and Greg.
Occupation
Truckdriver
Other Clubs you have played for
Armadale- Bayswater- Bedford- Doubleview .
BOWLING ACHEIVMENTS
Represented Australia
1994 Commonwealth Games
Trans Tasman Series, N.Z.
Hong Kong International Pairs
Represented State side
1985-2006 playing over 200 games .
Four Australian Side Series Championships
Rosenthal Medal
1990
Alan Eddy - Rod Wishart Trophy
1991
2006
Australian Champion of Champion Fours
1994
WA State Fours Championship
1990
2006.
WA State Triples Championship
1989/90
2005
WA State Pairs
1983
Champion of Club Championship Singles
1983
Silver Medal Commonwealth Games
1994
WA Masters Pairs Champion
1990
2005
All club Championships
Other sporting achievements
Represented N.S.W. U/18 Aussie Rules.
Won two Premierships - Newcastle Football Club.
-------Robbie Ball (middle) footy
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Best moments
Marching in opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games ( sensational )
Playing first game for W.A.
Worst moment
Losing two of the best players to cancer at such a young age.
Namely; Geoff Adjuk and Stewart Davies.
Preferred Type of bowl:
Taylor Redline, Why I like the Taylor Redline is that they feel comfortable
in the hand and I like the constant draw arc of them.
You dont get punished
as much with them if you cut your line, they stay around the area which
gives you more opportunities.
Best Player
Toss up between Barry Salter, Steve Glasson
Hobbies
Fishing; Golf - Got my first birdie last week.
Favourite holiday destination
Honolulu and New Zealand
My Motto
Have fun and enjoy
Greatest extravagance
Wide screen T.V. with surround sound. ( great for watching the Eagles )
Four Dinner guests
Elvis Presley - Tiger Woods - Natalie Wood - Angelina Jolie
Favourite meal
Home made steak and kidney pie
Favourite drink
Icy cold beer on a hot day or any day
Best film seen
Rio Bravo
Last book read
Out of my comfort zone (Steve Waugh).
Best book
The Da Vinci Code.
Best music
Anything from the Sixties
Favourite song
Country Roads by John Denver
Three wishes on your wish list
1. Good health for my family
2. Eagles win next 10 premierships
3. Win Lotto
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21/5/2008
I did not have the privilege of playing with, or meeting, Bill in our home country of Scotland, but had heard of his deeds through the Scottish bowling world – after all his record speaks for itself.
It was a thrill, therefore, when I heard that he had joined Gosnells Bowling Club, where I was a member.
It was a bigger thrill for me, when I got the opportunity to play pennants and various carnivals with him, and observe the master at work.
On and off the green, Bill is the perfect gentleman.
He is a true sportsman from the old school, but this masks a fierce competitor, who is determined to win every time he steps on to the bowling green – the mark of a true champion. Amongst his other attributes, apart from his obvious bowling skill, are his coolness under pressure, his ability to “read the head”, and his cheeky sense of humour.
He uses this humour on the bowling green to defuse tense situations.
I remember one particular occasion, not long after we started playing pennants together. I was having a dog of a day (some things never change!), and could feel myself getting tenser and tenser. As we crossed over I said to Bill “sorry Bill I’m playing s—t today” “No you’re not” he says, with a twinkle in his eye, “you’re playing much worse than that!” I felt the tension drain away, and went back to enjoying my game, which, of course was the purpose of Bill’s comment.
Finally, it is amazing that Bill has achieved all the success that he has, when he suffers from a severe physical handicap. His eyesight is obviously very poor. As a skip, he never sees one of his team put down a bad bowl. “Your line’s good” he shouts down, as the bowl sails past the head. “Weight’s perfect” he relays, as the bowl ends up 5 feet narrow. This is the measure of the man – never critical of his teammates, always encouraging.
Undoubtedly, he is respected throughout the bowling fraternity of Western Australia, just as he is in the UK.
GRANT NICOL
Bill Galloway arrived here in the West in 1999 and that was about the time I took a break from the game and missed much of what he had started to achieve
He hit the local bowling scene with a bang winning the Doubleview Master Pairs and from there on was always in contention for any major event he entered to play.
The first time I had ever laid eyes on him was in a Premier League pennant game and couldn't help but be impressed with his gentlemanly manner thru the game. He also played an exceptionally good game that day and such good form he and his team were in it became a battle of whether he could get his rink score to 40 and we could to get to 10.
We both missed our target with final score line of 39/9.
Even though we had lost by that margin Bill was very kind and showed his humorous side and we had a great laugh about the game.
As I got to know Bill better it was apparent that he was a bowls junkie that just loved the game so much.
When he became a State selector he took the job seriously and it was noticable that he always attended all finals of major events .
The arrival of Bill Galloway to the bowling scene here in West Australia has enhanced the competition in all manner of ways.
SHERRO
Where and how did you start ?
I started playing bowls at my local bowling club - Gorebridge- in 1970. I had gone to the club with a freind for a quiet drink. Someone asked me if I would like to give bowls a try and I did.
Occupation
Dental Technician
Other Clubs you have played for
SCOTLAND
Gorebridge,
Edinburgh Indoor Bowling Club,
AUSTRALIA
Gosnells and Osborne Park
BOWLING ACHEIVMENTS
Represented Scotland
INDOORS
1982/3/4/5/6/7/8/9
1990/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9
OUTDOORS
1990/1/2/3
Scotland Team Captain 1991 and 1998
Edinburgh Indoor Bowling Club
Scottish Pairs Champion
1997 and 1998 lead on both occasions
Scottish Triples Champion
1994 (sk)
Scottish Fours Champion
1997 (sk)
British Isles Champion
Triples 1994
Fours 1997
Pairs 1998
Represented Scotland in International Tournaments
Jersey 1993 & 95
Israel 1993
Guernsey 1994
Awarded Life Membership
Edinburgh Indoor Bowling Club1998
Scottish Indoor Bowling Assn 1999
Represented W.A State side
2000/2001
W.A Representive
Kuala Lumpur 2002
W.A Mens State Selector.
2003/4//5
Australian Indoor qualifier
2003
Doubleview Master Pairs
1999/2000 (skip)
State Singles /Pairs
Pairs R/U 2000/01......2002/3
Singles R/U 2006/7.
Premier League Grand Final winner
Osborne Park 2007/8
How does the standard of bowls compare between Scotland and Australia?
I think the Australian standard of club bowls is higher than Scotland.
State titles in Australia are equivalent to Scottish Titles and Australian Titles are equivalent to British Isles Tiles.
Overall I would say that playing standards are higher in Australia.
Other sporting achievements
Before I started playing bowls, I played golf for a few years . I won a handicap singles trophy
Best moments
My first International selection in 1982. The icing on the cake was that the rink in which I led took an eight off the England rink skippered by Peter Line.
Worst moment
Being presented with a box of After Eight Mints after losing an eight in a carnival in Aberdeen
Type of bowl preferred:
In Scotland I used Taylor's International size 5. Indoors I used Tyrolites size 7.
When I arrived in Australia I used Henselite Classic 2, then changed to Henselite Dreamline. I have come to the conclusion that the perfect bowl does not exist.
Best Player
Richard Corsie
Best Australian player
Steve Glasson
Best W.A player
Present day --John Goddard
Hobbies
Gardening, Reading, Computer Games and the Internet
Favourite holiday destination
Switzerland
My Motto is
Hang on in there !
Greatest extravagance
Iam Scottish remember
Four Dinner guests
Billy Connelly, John Bell team manager for England, Ainsley Harriott is a TV Chef and Stewart Davies who was a vey likeable larrikin.
Favourite meal
Steak and Chips
Favourite drink
Lager
Best film seen
The Shawshank Redemption
Last book read
Ian Rankin - Exit Music
Best book
Any of Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus novels
Best music
James Taylor
Favourite song
Hootie and the Blowfish - Let Her Cry
Three wishes on your wish list:
1. Win a Premiership. (achieved)
2. Osborne Park to win the Australian Premier League finals in June.
3. To see a lot more of Australia - it is a beautiful country
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21/6/2008
One of the country’s greatest women bowlers, Roma Dunn began bowls in 1977 following a knee injury sustained at netball.
She was noticed by the State Selectors after winning the State Champion of Champions Singles and represented W.A. at the 1992 National Women’s Round Robin in Sydney....
Roma has been a State representative at every Round Robin since. Her first appointment to the national side was in the 1995 Pacific Games where she played triples and fours, and she remained in the side until 2006 (except for a brief retirement following the Commonwealth Games in Manchester)....
Roma and husband Kevin were involved in the hotel industry from 1974 to 2001 when they retired and moved to Mandurah. They have a family of 4 (3 girls and 1 boy) and 9 grandchildren.
Roma has the respect and admiration of bowlers throughout Australia, not only for her talent but for her sportsmanship and friendly manner and the support and encouragement she gives to fellow team members and newer bowlers.
The sport of bowls is richer for having had Roma Dunn participate as a competitor.
Where and how did you start ?
I started playing in 1977.
We were running a Tavern at the time and went to the York Races which ended up being washed out. We stopped at the Darling Range Hotel on the way home to have a refreshment
I was talking with Bill Burnet and told him that I used to play Basketball and Netball but had to stop playing because of a knee injury .
Bill asked me if I would like to play Lawn Bowls, jokingly I said yes.
So it was, that I went to the Cockburn Bowling Club for a roll up, in those days players had to wear the proper gear even for a roll up.
I fronted up in Lila Munday's dress, Laurie Delavere's hat and used my Mum's bowls.
I became a member of the Kwinana Bowling Club and have loved the game from that day.
Occupation
Hotel Industry
Other Clubs you have played for
Kwinana, Albany, York, Kalgoorlie & currently at Dudley Park in Mandurah since 1986.
Below is an abbreviated list of Roma's amazing bowling achievements, there are so many achievements we can't put all of them in this brief summary of events, but we are left in doubt as to what Roma has achieved in her wonderful career
COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Represented Australia
Triples Silver Medallist
Commonwealth Games 2006 Melbourne Australia
2002Manchester
United Kingdom
Pairs Quarter Finalist
Kuala Lumpur 1998
Equal winner on points in section placed 3rd on shots up
World Bowls Championships
2004
World Bowls Championships
Royal Leamington Spa,
United Kingdom Triples Silver Medallist
2000
World Bowls Championships Triples Bronze Medallist
Moama, Australia Fours Bronze Medallist
Asian Pacific Games
2005
Asian Pacific Games Darebin Team Member
2001
Asian Pacific Games Moama Triples Gold Medallist
2001
Asian Pacific Games Moama Fours Gold Medallist
1999
Asian Pacific Games Kuala Lumpur Triples Silver Medallist
1997
Asian Pacific Games Warilla Singles Gold Medallist
1997
Asian Pacific Games Warilla Triples Gold Medallist
Pan Pacific Games
1995
Pan Pacific Games Duneden N.Z. Triples Silver Medallist
1995
Pan Pacific Games Duneden N.Z. Fours Silver Medallist
WIRA Games
1998
WIRA Games Malaysia Singles Silver Medallist
2005
World Bowls Singles
World Bowls Singles Christchurch N.Z. Quarter Finalist
International - Test Series
2005 – 2006
Karingal Australia
International Challenge Series Triples Winner
Scotland, Wales, Australia 1, Australia 2, Australia 1 Overall Winner
2005 – 2006
Warilla Australia
Tri Nations Indoor Tournament
Scotland, New Zealand, Australia Runner Up
2003 – 2004
Scotland United Kingdom
Four Nations Tournament Runner Up
2003 – 2004
South Africa
Four Nations Tournament
2002
Auckland New Zealand
Three Test Series Series Winner
Invitation events
1996 and 1997
Jack High Television Series
Prestigious Invitation Events
1998
Tweed Heads - Golden Nugget Singles Winner
1995
Tweed Heads - Golden Nugget Singles Runner Up
1994
Tweed Heads – Golden Nugget Singles Runner Up
1999
Kingscliff InvitationPairs Third Place
1998
Kingscliff Invitation Pairs Third Place
Season 2007-2008
Australian Indoor Singles Championships
West Australian State Representative
Awards
West Australian Lady Bowler of the year award on five occasions
2006
Ranked No 1 Lady bowler in Australia
Other sporting achievements
A Grade Netballer & Basketballer being part of a couple of winning Grand Finals and also a member of two Country Week finals
Best moments
Winning the Silver Medal at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006
Winning inaugural Australian Open singles in 2005.
Worst moment
lost one game by one shot in my section after leading 17-5 and losing 24-25 to English Jean Baker which cost me a place in the playoffs for a Gold medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumper.
Type of bowl preferred:
Favourite bowl of all time is the Drakes Pride Special, mine was a size 4 extra heavy, it had a nice turn where you could rely on it to turn where it should turn.
Now using a RedLine SR because of the many games we play on Synthetic greens.
Best Player
Kelvin Kerkow and Steve Glasson
Best Lady player
Karen Murphy
Hobbies
Beach, Holidays and horse racing
Favourite holiday destination
Broome
My Motto is
Treat people as you would like to be treated.
Greatest extravagance
A bottle of good wine
Four Dinner guests
Dave Hughes, a comedian
Dawn Frazer, swimming legend
Robbie Dobbins, Australian Ladies Coach
Karen Murphy
Favourite meal
Thai
Favourite drink
New Zealand Wine (Stonleigh).......
Best film seen
The Shawshank Redemption
Last Book read
Never say die
Wrtten by Chris O`Brien a specialist surgeon
Best book
Tears of the Moon by Di Morrisy
Best music
Country & Western
Favourite song
The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
Three wishes on your wish list:
Continued good health for oneself and family x 3
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