Gallery | Local bowls legends recognised at annual GVPA presentation night

By Zac Standish

Apr 27, 2022

Welcome to the club: The GVPA Hall of Fame class of 2022 (left) Mark Ryan, Stacey Collier, Bev Cahill and Matthew Robertson with local legend (right) Dave Hardie and City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Kim O’Keeffe (centre). Photo by Zac Standish

The Goulburn Valley bowls fraternity gathered at East Shepparton Bowls Club on Tuesday, April 26, to celebrate season 2021-22.

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Highlighted by the induction of esteemed quartert Mark Ryan, Matthew Robertson, Stacey Collier and Beverley Cahill into the Goulburn Valley Playing Area Hall of Fame, the night offered those from clubs across the region a chance to come together and reminisce on an absorbing summer of bowls.

Along with the Hall of Famers, a number of local bowling stalwarts were recognised for their performances at state level, while singles champions of champions Collier (East Shepparton) and Neil Swainston (Dookie) received a rapturous ovation for their triumphs.

Pennant premiership team members were also presented with their trophies and shields, while City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Kim O’Keeffe delivered an address on regional Victoria’s recent acquisition of the Commonwealth Games.

The night also saw the underage GV Devils recognised for a flurry of excellent performances.

News sports reporter Zac Standish attended and captured all the action.