Kevin Anderson fires down an attacking bowl. Photos: Matthew Kappos
Moam Bowling Club has been the venue for a packed week of bowls action as the best bowlers from Australia, New Zealand and further abroad have battled for supremacy.
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The Ultimate Bowls Championship is holding three back-to-back tournaments from November 30 to December 5, with 24 franchises facing off in a quick-paced pairs format.
Aaron Teys represents Warilla.
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Matthew Kappos
Teams of three rotate pairings in the quick-fire format, with timers between bowls and a unique scoring system.
The top three bowls at the end of each end will score points for whoever owns them and there are also points on offer for whoever has shot mid-end after the lead bowlers’ attempts.
Ryan Burnett wills his shot on target.
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Matthew Kappos
Two Moama trios are competing on home greens in the events.
Moama Black consists of Nathan Black, Alex Marshall and Cassandra Millerick, while Moama Green features Ryan Burnett, Cameron Keenan and Kevin Anderson.
Brianna Smith bowls for the UBC Wildcard in event three.
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Matthew Kappos
Black made the last eight in event one, held on November 30 and December 1, but fell to eventual winners Western Wolves.
The Moama trio found its way to the semi-final in event two, but again was defeated by the event winner, Warilla Gorrillas.
Jack McShane winds up a quick one for Dandenong.
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Matthew Kappos
Another local, Jacob Brighton, was selected in the UBC Wildcard side for event one, but his trio didn’t advance out of the group stage.
Event three is ongoing over Thursday and Friday.
Cameron Keenan in action for Moama.
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Matthew Kappos
Ray Martin (UBC Wildcard) and Gary Kelly (Warilla) acknowledge a game well won.
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Matthew Kappos
Ben Twist of the Oz E Cool Joeys sets himself.
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Matthew Kappos
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