Deaf Lawn Bowls Australia: Day 6

Day 6 morning brought more havoc to the men's side. Barry Lynne skip of 4's and 3's had been hit by the dreaded flu. He joins the singles ( Brain Lockyer) as the team sickies.The fours had to be changed around with all players being promoted up 1 spot and team manager Barry Knapton playing his first game for Australia as a lead. He will also lead in the triples in the afternoon.
The game started well with the Aussies winning the first end but the lead was short lived as once again long ends were played and the Scots went into overdrive. End score 28-11. The singles didn't go much better with the flu still hanging onto to Brian 3-21.
The ladies had 2 nail biting games with Diane Reddick coming from behind to win 21-20. That is 2 games in 2 days Dianna has won by 1 shot, today she played against an up and coming 18 yr old Scot.. The Ladies fours was even closer. Having lead all day, they gave up the lead on the third last end. Trailing by 2 the Aussies scored 1 on the second last end.
On the last end Lead Robyn Larkin put her second shot 15 cm from the jack, As the head developed no one was able to get closer and a draw was the result. This keeps the ladies well in contention for medals.
The afternoon saw both the men's pairs and triples play out an entertaining and closely fought game. Both tried unsuccessfully to un-seat the Scots teams however their Scots class stood out with 18-14 wins in the pairs and 19-10 in triples.
The ladies had mixed fortunes with the pairs going down 17-7 and the triples continue their winning way with a convincing 29-7 win. The triples only need 1 more win to go undefeated throughout the championship.
Tomorrow is a rest day and everyone is off to the beautiful country-side and on Monday both the ladies and the men's have a bye. Tuesday sees the last competition day with the Aussie battling it out with the kiwis, just like the rugby.