National rankings – October 2021
The number one ranking in both the men’s and women’s sections remain unchanged following the latest National Rankings update for October 2021.
Victorian Thor Shannon remains in top spot ahead of Jackaroo Corey Wedlock with an eight-point buffer following the latter’s six-month stranglehold on the rankings.
Queenslander Kane Nelson makes his return to the top five in third place with brother Jacob close behind, while Nick Cahill rounds out the quintet.
Meanwhile, Jackaroo Dawn Hayman has maintained her hold on top spot in the women’s rankings with all the action happening below her.
Natasha Van Eldik has leapfrogged national teammate Kristina Krstic from third to second, while 2017 Australian Champion of Champions winner Colleen Orr has stormed from tenth to fourth.
Queensland’s Bolivia Millerick retains her place in fifth.
See below for the latest National Player Rankings, as of October 31, 2021.
Top-ranked players by state (Men):
ACT: Robert Craven (overall ranking – =72)
NSW: Corey Wedlock (overall ranking – 2)
NT: Mark Malogorski (overall ranking – 9)
QLD: Kane Nelson (overall ranking – 3)
SA: Craig Mills (overall ranking – =16)
TAS: Tim Douce (overall ranking – 18)
VIC: Thor Shannon (overall ranking – 1)
WA: Blake Nairn (overall ranking – 7)
OS (CAN): Ryan Bester (overall ranking – 14)
Top-ranked players by state (Women):
ACT: Chloe Morrison (overall ranking – =34)
NSW: Dawn Hayman (overall ranking – 1)
NT: Colleen Orr (overall ranking – 4)
QLD: Bolivia Millerick (overall ranking – 5)
SA: Yvonne Kelly (overall ranking – 25)
TAS: Rebecca Van Asch (overall ranking – 6)
VIC: Marilyn Stephenson (overall ranking – 12)
WA: Kristina Krstic (overall ranking – 3)
OS (CAN): Kelly McKerihen (overall ranking – 13)
Overall Player Rankings (Men):
1: Thor Shannon (VIC): 248pts
2: Corey Wedlock (NSW): 240
3: Kane Nelson (QLD): 191
4: Jacob Nelson (QLD): 190
5: Nick Cahill (QLD): 170
Overall Player Rankings (Women):
1: Dawn Hayman (NSW): 162 pts
2: Natasha Van Eldik (NSW): 147
3: Kristina Krstic (WA): 145
4: Colleen Orr (NT): 139
5: Bolivia Millerick (QLD): 123
The National Rankings System operates on a yearly rolling-points system, where all points accrued are retained for a 12-month period and are then discounted. Players can accrue ranking points from all national events, State Championships, State Champion of Champion and selected club events. For any rankings or event registration queries, please contact rankings@bowls.com.au.
