Open State Sides Announced for TAS Series
12th September, 2025.
Bowls Victoria is pleased to announce the Open Sides who will compete in a State Series against Tasmania in October.
To be hosted at the Devonport Country Club, venue of the Australian Sides Championships in November, this five Test Series is a crucial element of Bowls Victoria’s preparations.
Congratulations to the following athletes:
Women’s Side
| Lead | Second | Third | Skip |
| Chelsea Pollock* | Sophie Kurzman | Jess Wallace | Lisa Phillips |
| Nicholle Wendt* | Lisa Trewarne* | Tris Doolan | Sammy Atkinson |
| Sharon Jarvis* | Anita Jenkins | Samantha Robinson | Brooke Edwards |
Men’s Side
| Lead | Second | Third | Skip |
| Mitch Sidebottom | Brett Mahoney | Brad Holland | Craig Mills |
| James Pearce | Tyson Cromie | Cameron Keenan | Matt Flapper |
| Brad Gibson | Dane McKinnon | Bryce Young | Nathan Lynch |
* Denotes debutant
The Women’s Side will miss several players who have been selected for the Jackaroos’ tour to Scotland as part of Bowls Australia’s preparations for the Commonwealth Games. This makes room for several debutants. The Men’s Side sees the return of new father, Brad Holland, with Brad Pavey unavailable.
The Series will be competed from 10th – 12th October and is an important dress rehearsal the Sides Championships in November.
Go Vics!
