Moonee Valley got some revenge in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premier division grand final rematch on Friday night.
Deer Park and Moonee Valley started their seasons the way they finished last season, facing off against each other.
The Parkers, the two-time defending champion, had a tough start to the season with an 85 (14)-71 (4) loss to the Moonee Valley underlights.
Matthew Baus’ rink had a 21-19 win against Matthew O’Brien’s rink, while Mark Casey’s rink had a 27-22 win against Michael Sims to give the Parkers four points.
Lee Schraner’s rink lost 22-8 to Nathan Lynch, while Chris Ball’s rink lost 22-15 to Dylan Fisher’s rink in the other rinks.
In round two, the Parkers face Yarraville Footscray which started the season with a win against Altona.
In division 1, section 1, the Parkers second side had a 78 (14)-68 (4) loss to Kingsbury.
Neil Smith was the winning skip for the Parkers, winning 27-11.
In division 2, section 1, Keilor made it two in a row to start the season.
Facing Yarraville Footscray 3, Keilor won 69 (14)-65 (4).
Mark Jacobsen’s rink won 20-12 and Steve Bellino’s rink won 24-17 to give Keilor the win.
Keilor is one of just two undefeated sides after the first two rounds.
The other Altona 2, is Keilor’s opponent this Saturday.
In division 4, section 1, Sunshine RSL had a big loss to Altona 4.
It was a dominant display from Altona 4, winning 96 (15)-67 (3).
Darryl Whitlow was the winning skip for Sunshine RSL, winning by one shot, while Alexander Barrie’s rink had the draw.
Sunshine this week faces Yarraville Footscray 4.
