The Dead Dog Drinks - 12/11/08

Coming off last weeks high, the dogs had a few injuries coming into the long awaited clash with respected rival 'ARRR'. Andy Zee the main member in doubt was only cleared in a late fitness test and missed the first end of the evening. Dead Dog Dandy, Skipper again for the 4th time this season, had found a home in the pivotal roll of last strike bowl and due to yet another lost toss, found himself bowling last on the first end. With the grasshoppers bowls going missing prior to the match, in a spiteful attempt to unsettle the Dogs Leader, DDD was left to try and find a suitable replacement, so without hesitation, DDD pulled out the 'Cocks'. Rooster in hand and 1 bowl remaining on the first end with 2 shot deficit staring him in the face, DDD saw a glowing image of his former mentor, Tickets Parkin, appear in a blue haze like Obi Won before him, his soft voice whispered to him....... 'go to the Degobah System, there you will meet Yoda'......Not sure if this apparition was ment to give him an insite into the strategy for his final bowl, or just a result off watching too many starwars movies while intoxicated, DDD stepped up and delivered the final bowl releasing a blow that would set the tone for the night ahead. The Purple coloured Cock caressed the kitty with subtle firmness and authority and turned 2 down to 1 up and positive start for the Dog. The second end spelt the beginning of the end for 'ARRR', and some high class bowling from the whole team lead to 5 for the end and a firm grip on the game. The game passed as easy as the summer evening it was, 2 and 4 for the next 2 ends and dog started singing Pants, Pants, Pants. Be it a different looking side from previous seasons, the Dog has proven to still be a force on the green and in the raffle, and last night was no different. With memories of beer, wine and International Roast in their minds, the Dead Dogs went about their business and with a few hiccoughs along the way, secured a 18 shot win and the respect of all foes. Mentions should go to LOL with some supurb early bowling making the rest of the dogs lives easier, and also Andy Zee, throwing down some useful scorers and cannon fodder when necessary.

Later that night, the official scorers announced that the Dog had climbed to the top of the Hawthorn Wednesday Night Bowls Ladder, with crushing victories against lesser foes, and a hush fell over the crowd as on a count back the Dogs took the first of the 2 most prized weekly awards, the 6 pack. (good work Dogs!) The second of the sought after awards came in the form of a 25% extra tin of the finest roast around, Andy Zee, holding his form from the green into the raffle, took out the highly prized International Roast, now with 25% more.

Off field news sees a grudge match developing for the Northern Dogs, who have picked a fight with a local syndicate. Sources quote Ace von Bertouch saying "If you were half the bowler I was, you would be 2 foot midget with merkin for a beard". This has angered some locals, but the Northern Dogs have picked up a few crucial signings and might just be able to follow through with the bravado of Ace vB and Tickets Parkin.