Locked in: Mathoura's Jennifer McClure lines up her shot. Photos: Josh Huntly
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The Campaspe midweek pennant grand finalists have been decided after an enthralling weekend of preliminary finals.
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Moama will have an opportunity to atone for last season’s division one grand final defeat after accounting for Mathoura in the preliminary final at Echuca Bowling Club.
Double up: Moama’s Wayne Stephenson signals two shots to the Steamers.
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The Steamers won all rinks at the weekend en route to a 65 to 45-shot victory over the Timbercutters, booking a grand final date against Rochester.
Marilyn Stephenson’s rink was the decisive factor in the clash, winning 26-16 over Mark Quor.
Planning: Moama skip Cameron Keenan prepares to roll.
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Cameron Keenan (21-14) and Olivia Cartwright (18-17) rounded out another strong performance from Moama, which has won successive finals clashes after accounting for reigning premier Echuca last week.
Now, Moama will have its chance for redemption after a last-bowl defeat in the 2022 grand final.
Tight contest: Moama’s Olivia Cartwright rolls as opposing skip Peter Holzer watches on.
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Rochester earned straight qualification for the decider after overcoming Mathoura in the semi-final, with the Timbercutters bowing out in straight sets.
In division two, Echuca earned another crack at reigning premier Moama after claiming a 12-shot win over Deniliquin RSL.
Taking their shot: Moama and Mathoura players watch on during the preliminary final.
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Wilma Curnow’s 29-13 win helped Echuca over the line despite RSL getting a rink up through Jenny Tonta (27-21).
Kristy Gillingham’s two-shot victory rounded off a strong performance, with Echuca now looking to atone for its nine-shot defeat to the Steamers in the semi-final.
The Steamers are aiming for back-to-back flags and they won’t be alone in the running to bring pennants back to Moama.
Concentration: Moama's Christine Ritchie releases her bowl.
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Moama’s division three side will also be looking to earn back-to-back titles, joining divisions one and two in the grand final hunt.
Moama will face Deniliquin in the grand final after Deni blitzed Echuca in the preliminary final.
Eyes on the bowl: Mathoura’s Garry Hulm watches his shot glide down the green.
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Lee Pattinson’s rink was decisive for Deni, winning 31-5, and while Echuca’s Bernadette Johns earned a 23-13 win in reply, it wasn’t enough to prevent Deni from running away with a 44-28 victory.
Campaspe midweek pennant grand finals will be held at Rochester Bowls Club on Friday, March 3, from 9.30am.
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