Bustards v Dragons

 Having lost the previous encounter by 1 shot, the Dragons were looking for revenge! We started this match at 9am to avoid the really hot sun, but the temp still reached 29c by the time we finished. It really was a lovely morning in Downton, with a nice breeze & a green that is now playing really well. > >>> >>> Rink 5 – Geoff, Janet & Ivan – Lost 4-27. A great performance by Steve, John & Colin, who all played some excellent shots. We only won 3 ends & were totally outplayed. The Dragons score inc. 2×3 & 2×4. The only positive was that we kept them under 30! >> >>> Rink 5 – Steve, John & Neil – Won 16-15. Another good performance from the boys, following on from last week. We trailed early, then rallied to lead 16-11 after 15 ends, which inc. 2×3 & 2×2. We won 10 ends & had things well under control until the Dragons finished 4, 3, 1, to agonisingly lose by 1 shot. A very good, competitive match, well played everyone. Big shout out to John, who managed to complete the match before he headed off to the walk in centre! >> >>> Overall match score Bustards 20 v 42 Dragons. Match points Bustards 2 v 4 Dragons. Shot difference now Bustards 107 Dragons 113. There is 1 result to come in & as usual 1 of the teams has wrongly entered their result, but when everything has been corrected, I think the Bustards will be 3d on 40 pts & the Dragons 4th on 39 pts.
Nest week we are away to high flying Knyveton Kestrels. We beat them comfortably earlier in the season, but since then they have gone on a winning run & are currently 2nd. The Dragons are at home to 2nd bottom Richmond Park Panthers, so we need a good performance to help us keep hold of 3rd place.
Ivan Buss 11th July 2026.
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