After the first week’s baptism of fire, it was off to the Bayswater Hotel for our second round match.  During the past week we had 2 more players join the team.  Brendan, who played a few games last year, and Jason, the brother of Craig, our illustrious president.  We knew the games would not be easy, as this was a team which had played in the previous years grand final.  

Things did not go our way but there were a few shining lights which we can take great heart in.  Tammy Bryson, in her 3^rd year of EDPL won 2 of her 3 frames, her best result in singles.  A new doubles combination in Lauren and Kate may have been unearthed as they also won 2 of their 3 frames.  Well done girls!  The night ended with a 29 –  7 loss, but mention must be made of our captain’s unique ways.  Michael was undecided about how to go about his next shot and so called Justin in.  When asked what he thought would be the best way to go about the ‘out’, Justin was heard to say, “Follow your heart.”

2nd Division Report

The second week of a new EDPL season had arrived, and our opponents were the Bayswater Hotel.  Unlike the previous week, we managed a steadier start.  There were a few of us who seemed to be hitting the ball quite well so this was looking like the night we may have our first win.  After the first ¼, the games were locked at 6 apiece, and after the second ¼, we had fallen behind by 2 games.  Our players stepped up in the third though, leveling the match with only 12 frames to play.  Joe Saldaneri was a standout on the night, winning all 4 games he played and really putting us in contention with his solid contribution, along with Daniel Eaton and Craig Zammit who both nailed 3 frames each.  But unfortunately, even with a strong base to build on, the Bayswater proved to be a more experienced team.  The final result was a 22 – 26 loss, but we walked away with our heads held high and a new found hunger for victory.  A special mention to Craig Chenco is also in order.  Even though he may have only won 1 frame, it was in fine style, an eight ball pot out of the break!  Well done Chenco!