Woodward Cup...............

A solid weekend but no 'gold watch' as the Woody team continued to place itself under pressure as the final rounds draw neigh.

Under a changed playing schedule we drew Avondale on their home track and given they "dealt" to us in the Shirdale match this was never going to be an easy game. Liam Cumberpatch produced his best form to dispatch Avondale stalwart Murray Turnbull 6/5 while Jordan Bakermans beat the Christchurch Club champion Richard Reed 3/2. The other win was recorded by Brad Clark and Andrew Caldwell got up for a vital half.

In the afternoon Waimariri Beach were the opposition but for the third time in the season the match ended in a half - three all. At the top of the order wins were recorded by Tom Turner at 1 and Jordan Bakermans at 2, continuing his good morning form Brad Clark posted another victory but unfortunately we could not scrap together another half point.

The team is now tied for third but fourth on games with its destiny still very much in its own hands. In a quick turn around the team travels to Coringa next Sunday to play two vital matches first against Rangiora and then in the afternoon Clearwater who are just a head of us on the table. Two wins are critical to gain momentum going into the final round against Waitkiri at Russley. Given our game score we need to make every post a winner!!

I am sure the Team would appreciate any support members could provide over the weekend!!