4 July 2025
Sixteen bowlers took to the Brandon greens on Friday night, 4 July, under lights and in near-perfect conditions. Two games of triples and one game of pairs were played, with all matches tightly contested.
Triples Results:
Dave Sheehan, Ben Mills, and Joe Yipnazar defeated Deon McIntosh, Rob Jorgensen, and Lyn Storrie.
Margaret McLaughlan, Zeek, and Jamie Woods got the better of Joe Darragh, Emma Woods, and Ross McLaughlin.
Pairs Result:
Brad McIntosh and Gary Pearce defeated Damian Morello and Bob Elwood.
QRI Bowls Day Success
Earlier in the day, the club had the pleasure of hosting the QRI group for a fantastic day of bowls. A total of 64 bowlers hit the green and played their hearts out, with the final result ending in a thrilling draw.
A big thank you to all the visiting QRI bowlers and our friends from Home Hill who made the trip over to join in. Also, a huge shoutout to the kitchen ladies, the behind-the-scenes helpers (including a few ring-ins), and Jorgo for keeping things running smoothly behind the bar.
Defrancisci and Bourne Take Out NQ Pairs
Congratulations to David Defrancisci (Brandon) and Josh Bourne (Jubilee) for winning the NQ Pairs Championship, defeating Justin Cribben (Jubilee) and Mark Hawkins (South Townsville) with an impressive 21–5 result.
Well done Defo and Josh — a great effort!
Dunn Cup 2025 Wrap-Up
The Dunn Cup 2025 has come to a close, and congratulations go to Suburban Bowls Club for taking out the title.
Brandon Bowls Club, skippered by David Defrancisci, alongside Chris Pearce, Danny O’Shea, and Gary Pearce, had an outstanding campaign. Over seven games and one bye, they finished with five wins — a huge achievement and the club’s best result in many years.
Despite some tough conditions across the four days, the team’s hard work and preparation paid off, finishing third in their section.
Brandon’s Match Results:
Lost to Cutheringa – 19–25
Defeated Thuringowa – 24–13
Defeated Ingham – 22–17
Defeated Home Hill – 25–15
Defeated Giru – 40–12
Lost to South Townsville – 23–24
Defeated Collinsville – 20–13
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