> The Bustards made the short trip to second in the league Flyers today. I’ve never know the Fordingbridge green to be so slow, but the turn was good, so it was like playing at Downton, but on a smaller green. Fortunately, the rain held off, so we managed to get in a full match. > >>> Rink 1 – Tony, Paul & Geoff – Lost 32-7. Bloody hell, very unexpected! We took 1 on the first end, then only won another 4 ends in the entire match. It was 6-11 after 11 ends, then the wheels well & truly came off! We lost 6 out of the last 7 ends, by 1-21 shots, which inc 2×4, 2×3 & a 6 on the last end. Onwards & upwards, better luck next week boys. > >>> Rink 2 – Steve, Ann & Ivan – Won 16-15. Bloody hell, very unexpected! Steve Tanner on debut, played really well, as did Ann. We started off hot, winning 4 of the first five ends to lead 11-1, which inc a 5 on end 5. Then the comeback started, but we still led 14-6 after 12 ends. Sadly, we then conceded a 5, to make the score 14-11, but managed to regroup & hold on for a 16-15 win. Both teams won 9 ends. Steve/Ann – excellent, well played. > > Overall match score – Bustards 23 v 47 Flyers. Bustards 2 points, Flyers 4 points. We’re still mid table, but took a nasty hit to our shot difference & which now sits at -10. Ouch!
Next week we are at home to Knyveton Kestrels, with a 10am start. All spectators are very welcome & don’t forget, the bar opens at midday. > >>> Ivan Buss >>> 24 May 2025
Next week we are at home to Knyveton Kestrels, with a 10am start. All spectators are very welcome & don’t forget, the bar opens at midday. > >>> Ivan Buss >>> 24 May 2025
