The Manilla No 7s travelled into Tamworth to tackle the Tamworth City 7s at Tamworth City last Saturday, winning the day despite losing two of the three rinks.

“Yeah, we won one rink and lost two but won by  about 20 shots,” Manilla  spokesman Greg “Nuggett” Cooper said.

“Our four won 31-11 but our other two fours only lost by one or two shots each.

“We play Willow Tree or Quirindi next.”

The CNDBA No 7s is split into an A and B section to cater for all the teams.

Manilla now plays Quirindi in the CNDBA No 7s Playoff at Tamworth City from 10am this Saturday.

The familiar and happy hunting ground will be welcomed by the Manilla 7s.

“The boys played great bowls,”  Cooper said about last Saturday’s win at City.

“Joey Gardner was outstanding and Scott Walker, our third, was great too. 

“But the 7s have great team spirit. There’s a very good atmosphere around the  side.”

While Manilla is still competing for a Zone berth in the 7s, its 4s are also still alive, Cooper added.

“They are through to the Zone 3 playoffs,” he said.

The CNDBA No 6s have also been decided, with Barraba prevailing in that competition.

The Barraba 6s will now contest the Zone 3 Pennants Playoffs on June 13-14.

Tamworth City is going to be a rather busy little club on Saturday.

The CNDBA Juniors will play at City on Saturday (and May 23) while the CNDBA also has a trial match beginning at 9am.

Selected players are Luke Russell, Phil O’Reilly, Chris Cameron, Paul Eggers, Chris Collins (North Tamworth), Chris Herden, Stu Bayliss, Brett Preston, Lucas Preston, Danny Daley, Rick Douglas, Nev White (South Tamworth), Terry Cummings (West), Bryon Cullen, Danny Flemming, Trent Berry, Bruce Donnelly (Kootingal). Reserves: Terry Johnson and Carl Schroeder. 

All players are asked to be at the club no later than 8.45am.

 Anyone unavailable should contact Jayson Pinnock (0429 506606) Jeff Myers (0427 657751) or Luke Russell (0400 760753).