Edna Harling Shield returns to the greens after festive break

By Jesse Robertson-Torres and Rechelle Zammit

Jan 16, 2024

Easy does it: Shepparton Park's Peter Matthews prepares to send one down in his side’s win over local rivals East Shepparton. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Midweek bowls is back on the agenda at last as the Goulburn Valley Playing Area Edna Harling Shield roared back into action across the region on Tuesday.

Kyabram, Euroa, Tatura and East Shepparton played host to round 10 action, with the latter welcoming ladder-leading local rivals Shepparton Park.

Right behind it: Shepparton Park's Ernie Salvemini. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Park took care of its business as favourites, ensuring its slim grasp on top spot would remain intact for another week in earning its seventh win of the season 14-67 to 2-62.

Shepparton Golf did its part to maintain the three-team chasing pack for first place after dispatching Euroa 14-79 to 2-58.

Let it rip: Shepparton Park's Dennis Smyth. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Seymour kept things tight at the top as well by following suit in triumphing over Tatura Hill Top, but received a much bigger scare in doing so.

Get into the stance: Shepparton East's Peter Lawson. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

The 12-73 to 4-70 victory keeps Seymour half a game behind Golf and Park with a month of play remaining.

Weighing it up: Shepparton East's Michael Italia. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Assessing the situation: Shepparton East's Kelvin Beacon. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Elsewhere, Kyabram further enhanced its status as one of the unluckiest second-bottom teams in any local league after bottom side Rushworth cleaned up the points 14-78 to 2-57.