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Rochy pipped by Rich River despite fight

By Oliver Shedden

Dec 9, 2025

Rochester skip Richard Feuk won his rink against Rich River’s Tim Noar to put his side in good position in round nine of the Weekend Pennant. Photo: Jordan Townrow. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

While Rochester’s Campaspe Playing Area 2025-26 Weekend Pennant campaign has been less than ideal, the side continues to put its best foot forward.

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Travelling to Rich River Bowls Club, Rochy put in a spirited effort in round nine to push the host to the brink.

Unfortunately, Rich River got over the top in the end, prevailing 13-58 to 3-47.

Rich River’s Keith Hewitt and Leslie Walles drew 17-apiece in a gritty battle in rink three before Rochester’s Richard Feuk scraped past Tim Noar 18-16 in rink one.

In the end, it was Rich River’s Gary Radford who showed his class against Rochy’s Timothy Quinlan, claiming the rink and the match for his club 25-12.

Rochy will be in for an uphill battle on Saturday, hosting league leaders Moama at Rochester Bowls Club.

Lower grades

Division three saw a full slate of action as Lockington took care of business against Kyabram 14-60 to 2-44, Elmore beat Tongala 14-70 to 2-62 and Rich River and Rochester drew their match 9-57 to 7-57.

It was a strong round for away teams in division four, with every visitor tallying a victory.

Lockington got the job done against Kyabram 14-72 to 2-57, and Rich River emerged victorious against Rochester 12-56 to 4-54.

Division five also had plenty of action on Saturday as Deniliquin Blue defeated Lockington 13-41 to 1-36 and Rich River took down Rochester 14-52 to 0-19.