Deer Park has knocked Melton out of Bowls Victoria’s pennant finals race.
The Parkers were forced to fight hard to secure the victory, with nothing separating the two teams for most of the afternoon.
But Deer Park showed its class by edging ahead with two ends left to seal the 78 (13)-73 (5) win.
Parkers president Ray Franksen said it was great for the club to bounce back after the loss to Glenroy the previous week.
“Melton had to win to get a spot in the finals and we did a very good job to see them off,” he said.
While Melton’s season has come to an end, Deer Park’s is just heating up.
The Parkers have secured top spot on the division 1 section 3 ladder with an ultra- impressive 14-3 record and will meet Essendon in a home semi-final this weekend.
“We’re ready for next week, believe me,” Franksen said. “The mood at the club is terrific and we have three sides with home finals next Saturday.
“We feel that if we play our best, no one will beat us. It’s as simple as that.”
Deer Park and Essendon have met twice already this season. The Parkers won by 32 shots in round two, but the round 11 match was called off because of heat.
If Deer Park claims the premiership it will be promoted to premier division.
Franksen said the top side wasn’t the only one hunting promotion.
“Our second side has come from division 5 to division 3 and is a chance to go to division 2 if they win,” he said.
“The third side will have come from division 7 to division 5 if they win this time.”
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