Priddle and Quinn remained unbeaten throughout the two-day event, showcasing a clinical brand of bowls that left some of the region’s most formidable skips searching for answers.
The pair systematically outplayed the heavy-hitting combinations led by Jason Rhodes, Dave Keeley and Craig Ridden. With the title within reach, they faced the ultimate final-round test against Des Shea and Michael Leonard. Priddle and Quinn stayed composed, winning with ease and proving that their fun-loving approach to the game is backed by world-class grit.
The powerhouse West End duo of Dave Kitchen and Ross Hinton secured second place. Despite an incredible season of form from West End bowlers, they were haunted by a single loss to Jason Rhodes and Nick Scriggins, finishing just behind the Kia Toa champions. The Temuka Magpies’ Dave Keeley and Merv Holland rounded out the top three with a solid two-win performance.
- Results: 1st Phil Quinn and Jack Priddle (Kia Toa) — 4 wins, 26 ends, plus 21; 2nd Dave Kitchen and Ross Hinton (West End) — 3 wins, 26 ends, plus 24; 3rd Dave Keeley and Merv Holland (Temuka) — 2 wins, 24 ends, plus 18.
Alan Wilkinson and Jim Kane were the stars of the Division 2 Plate event, finishing with a massive +39 point differential after a comfortable final-round win over Max Swain and Robin Kirby.
The sentimental favourites, ‘‘club heroes’’ and part-time specialists Mick O’Neill and Stu Young snatched second place in a high-octane nailbiter against Jim Vevers and Ants Foley. Jarrod Barker and Bruce Scott rounded out the podium in third.
- Division 2 results: 1st Alan Wilkinson and Jim Kane (Kia Toa) — 4 wins, 25 ends, plus 39; 2nd Mick O’Neill and Stu Young (Kia Toa) — 4 wins, 24 ends, plus 24; 3rd Jarrod Barker and Bruce Scott (Composite) — 2.5 wins, 21 ends, plus 2.
— Richie Kerr
