South Australia vs Victoria selected Test Teams
Following a number of trials, the South Australian state selectors are pleased to announce the selected Men’s, Women’s & Under 18 teams for the annual series against Victoria. This year the series will be back on local soil with the wonderful McLaren Vale Bowling Club set to host the event from January 14-16.
The Men & Women will play a five test series for the Loy Carroll & Mulga Cup respectively, whilst the Under 18’s will play a three test series under a multi discipline format for their respective shields. South Australia currently hold the Loy Carroll Men’s shield and will be looking to retain this as well wrestle some of the silverware back off Victoria.
These series provide invaluable match practice for all squads ahead of The Nationals 2020.
All bowlers, family and friends are welcome to attend the event with Free entry. The McLaren Vale Bowling Club will have food and beverages available throughout inclusive of dinner on Tuesday Night (Bookings essential). To view the daily menu please click here. To view Tuesday’s dinner menu or details on how to book, please click here.
Full details:
Venue: McLaren Vale Bowling Club; 147-149 Main Road, McLaren Vale, SA
Schedule:
Men’s & Women’s Series
Tuesday January 14th, 1pm (Test 1) & 5pm (Test 2)
Wednesday January 15th, 10am (Test 3) & 2:30pm (Test 4)
Thursday January 16th, 9am (Test 5)
Under 18 Series
Tuesday January 14th 1pm
Tuesday January 14th 4:30pm
Wednesday January 15th 10:00am
Wednesday January 15th 1:00pm
Wednesday January 15th 3:30pm
Thursday January 16th 9:00am
South Australian Selected teams:
Men’s Senior Team
| Lead |
Josh Chopin (West Lakes) |
Marc Evans (Grange) |
Mitchell Percy (Payneham) |
| Second | Carl Schapel (Grange) |
Nathan Black (West Lakes) |
Simon Geater-Johnson (Holdfast Bay) |
| Third | Josh Studham (Holdfast Bay) |
Tyson Wilson (Grange) |
Mark Haines (West Lakes) |
| Skip | Wayne Ruediger (Grange) | Craig Mills (West Lakes) |
Nathan Pedersen (Somerton) |
Coach: Les Carter
Manager: Paul Craig
Women’s Senior Team
| Lead | Karen Gatto (West Lakes) |
Kate Argent-Bowden (Angaston) |
Grace Moloney (Arthurton) |
| Second | Jodi Kotz (Keith) |
Laini McGorman (Payneham) |
Karin Lynch (Laura) |
| Third |
Bailey Rafferty (West Lakes) |
Jackie Field (Rosewater) |
Cath Greenslade (Riverton) |
| Skip | Renata Callisto (Grange) |
Cassandra Harvey (Adelaide) |
Vicki Arbon (Modbury) |
Coach: Tony Lucas
Manager: Sue Maddern
Boys Team
| Lead | Second | Third | Skip | |
| Singles | Adam Black (Henley) | |||
| Pairs | Jackson Saunders (Henley) | Danyon Greenslade (Riverton) | ||
| Triples | Logan Olsen (Port Wakefield) | Adam Black (Henley) | Corey Hicks (Adelaide) | |
| Fours | Jackson Saunders (Henley) | Logan Olsen (Port Wakefield) | Corey Hicks (Adelaide) | Danyon Greenslade (Riverton) |
*Matthew Freebairn will also be part of the squad and players will be rotated with each player guaranteed to play at least two tests out of three.
Coach: Matthew Northcott
Girls Team
| Lead | Second | Third | Skip | |
| Singles | Sheridon Bodnar (Henley) | |||
| Pairs | Lucy Tiller (Balaklava) | Sheridon Bodnar (Henley) | ||
| Triples | Evie Exton (Christies Beach) | Kyra Williams (Goolwa) | Faith Scholes (Wallaroo) | |
| Fours | Evie Exton (Christies Beach) | Kyra Williams (Goolwa) | Lucy Tiller (Balaklava) | Faith Scholes (Wallaroo) |
Coach: Cassandra Harvey
Manager: TBC
*Please note it is planned to swap some player positions at various stages throughout the series.
Victoria Selected teams:
Representing Victoria for the Men’s Open Side:
| Lead | Second | Third | Skip |
| John McCarron (Glenroy) |
Leigh McIlvenny (Altona) |
Ryan Tainton (Essendon) |
Matt Flapper (Ocean Grove) |
| James Pearce (Deer Park) |
Dane McKinnon (Altona) |
Jay Bye-Norris (Sunbury) |
Lee Schraner (Bendigo East) |
| Curtis Hanley (Melbourne) |
Ben Loughlin (Altona) |
Brett Spurr (Deer Park) |
Nathan Wilson (Altona) |
Representing Victoria for the Women’s Open Side:
| Lead | Second | Third | Skip |
| Blaine Edwards (Altona) |
Vicki Smith (Lilydale) |
Jess Wallace (Lilydale) |
Carla Krizanic (Sunbury) |
| Mikayla Long (Whittlesea) |
Anita Jenkins (Somerville) |
Stacey Collier (East Shepparton) |
Lisa Phillips (Caulfield Park) |
| Claire Sanders (YMGCR) |
Tristania Doolan (MCC) |
Anne Draffen (MCC) |
Anne Miles (YMGCR) |
Representing Victoria for the Under 18 Boys:
Koby Cromie – Yarrawonga
Ethan Fruend – Wangaratta
Cameron Keenan – Kangaroo Flat
Bailey Leask – Shepparton East
Liam Turner – Bundoora RSL
Representing Victoria for the Under 18 Girls:
Amity Bickley – Dandenong Club
Olivia Cartwright – Kyabram
Alana Flapper – Essendon
Sophie Kurzman – Sunbury
Jordyn Long – Glenroy
Men’s Staff:
Coach – Ian Ewing (Brunswick)
Manager – Pat Clark (Rosamond)
Selector – Matt Robertson (Tallygaroopna)
Women’s Staff:
Coach – Judy Davey (Bendigo East)
Manager – Patty Whorlow (Blackburn)
U18 Staff:
Coach – Matt Flapper (Ocean Grove)
Assistant Coach – Anthony Flapper (Essendon)
Manager – Justine Stokes (Melbourne)
Good luck to all selected players and teams. We hope to have plenty of support for our South Australian players at the event. See you there!
