State Squad Announcements
Bowls Victoria is pleased to announce the Open and Senior State Squads to represent the Big V in the 2023-24 representative season.
Bowls Victoria has selected Squads with whom we will work through the 2023-24 representative season, enabling more athletes the opportunity to earn a place in the Side and to compete at The Nationals.
In the five months from now to October players have several opportunities to impress in major events, including Region Sides, the Australian Open, and the two State Side Series set for August (vs NSW) and September (vs WA).
Presenting the Open Squads:
LIGHTNING (women)
Sammy Atkinson, Drouin
Olivia Cartwright, Moama
Tris Doolan, MCC
Blaine Edwards, Altona
Alana Flapper, Essendon
Jodie Fruend, Wangaratta
Anita Jenkins, Sommerville
Sophie Kurzman, Sunbury
Taylah Marron, Golden Square
Nicole McKenzie, Dandenong Club
Ann Miles, YMGBC
Cassandra Millerick, Moama
Lisa Phillips, Clayton
Emma Simmonds, Mildura
Jessica Wallace, Lilydale
Kylie Whitehead, Wodonga
THUNDER (men)
Tyson Cromie, Ocean Grove
Dylan Fisher, Moonee Valley
Matt Flapper, Ocean Grove
Anthony Flapper, Essendon
Brendan Gallagher, MCC
Curtis Hanley, Melbourne
Brody Harker, Barham Golf
Brad Holland, Bendigo South
Brett Mahoney, Yarraville/Footscray
John McCarron, Glenroy
Dane McKinnon, Altona
Dean O’Neill, Bundoora
Brad Orr, Shepparton Golf
Brad Pavey, Ocean Grove
James Pearce, Deer Park
Ryan Tainton, Deer Park
The Open State Program for the 2023 representative season is:
- State Side Series: NSW, 4-6 Aug, venue TBC, NSW
- State Side Series: WA, 14-16 Sep, SORRENTO, WA
- The Nationals: 12-17 Oct, SORRENTO, WA
The successful 2022 Senior (O60) Sides, who claimed both Australian Senior Sides Championships includes several new names in 2023, with the need for changes imposed on Selectors due to player unavailability. Bowls Victoria is confident this Squad has the depth of talent to defend both titles again come October.
Presenting the Senior Squads:
WOMEN
Kate Bush, Shepparton Park
Gayle Edwards, Altona
Alison Hall, MCC
Dianne Hands, Shepparton Park
Denise Huender , MCC
Jan Hurst, Altona
Jan Morton, Sale
Judy Nardella, Deer Park
Carol Protopapas, Heathmont
Jennifer Salmon , Keilor
Claire Sanders, YMGCR
Laureen Smith, YMGCR
Marilyn Stephenson, Moama
Robyn Thomassen, Grangeburn
Mary Tragardh, Myrtleford
Sharon Warfe, Benalla
Paula Wood, Dandenong RSL
MEN
Brendan Baker, Werribee
Ian Brimblecombe, Wangaratta
Mark Cowan, Club Sunbury
Nick Dawe, Heathmont
David Donaldson, Flemington/Kensington
Phil Godkin, Eaglehawk
Ray Jansen, Montmorency
Tom Ristic, MCC
Tony Schiavello, Bundoora
Steven Shennan , Essendon
Steve Sullivan, Queenscliff
Colin Veenendaal, Mitcham
Robert Watt, Craigieburn
Michael West, Flemington/Kensington
Michael Wilson, MCC
Chris Young, Chalambar Golf
The State Program for the 2023-24 Senior Side representative season is:
- State Side Series NSW, 7-8 Aug, venue TBC, NSW
- The Nationals 7-12 Oct, SORRENTO, WA
