#BPL12: Day 2
History was made on the second day of #BPL12 at Moama on Wednesday, with the Melbourne Pulse writing themselves into the record books.
The Pulse became the first side in competition history to progress through the first eight rounds with a perfect record of eight wins and no losses.
“We came into today hoping we’d win two to get us off to another good start but to win four is unreal,” Pulse player Ellen Ryan said.
The Pulse continued to capitalise in their tie-breaks to extend their unbeaten run, leaving other teams in the lurch on day two.
Sitting second after four rounds, the Melbourne Roys failed to register a win on Wednesday to slip down the standings.
Sydney Lions clawed their way back after a winless Tuesday, recording three-wins including a final-bowl thriller thanks to Aron Sherriff.
The Adelaide Pioneers and Brisbane Pirates continued their solid start to the competition, while the Perth Suns and Tweed Heads Ospreys are part of the mid-table logjam on three wins.
Reigning champions and home-town team Murray Steamers will have some work to do if they want a chance to defend their title, winning just two games from their first eight rounds.
Play will resume from 10.30am AEDT at Moama on Thursday.
Progress results from #BPL12 below:
Round 5 –
Brisbane Pirates def Tweed Heads Ospreys 2-7, 7-4, 1-0
Sydney Lions def Murray Steamers 6-5, 8-7
Perth Suns def Melbourne Roys 9-1, 9-1
Melbourne Pulse def Adelaide Pioneers 5-3, 5-3
Round 6 –
Melbourne Roys def by Brisbane Pirates 4-7, 0-10
Sydney Lions def Perth Suns 3-6, 10-7, 1-0
Adelaide Pioneers def Tweed Heads Ospreys 9-7, 8-0
Murray Steamers def by Melbourne Pulse 6-4, 3-4, 0-2
Round 7 –
Perth Suns def Murray Steamers 6-4, 7-2
Adelaide Pioneers def Brisbane Pirates 8-10, 11-1, 1-0
Melbourne Pulse def Melbourne Roys 3-11, 11-3, 1-0
Sydney Lions def by Tweed Heads Ospreys 2-11, 8-9
Round 8 –
Melbourne Pulse v Tweed Heads Ospreys 7-2 7-6
Perth Suns def by Adelaide Pioneers 9-0, 1-6, 0-3
Murray Steamers def Melbourne Roys 13-1, 2-6, 1-0
Brisbane Pirates def by Sydney Lions 5-10, 6-2, 0-1
Bowls Premier League 12 – #BPL12
February 23-26, 2021
Moama Bowling Club, NSW
Day Sessions: From 10.45am AEDT (Stream via Bowls Australia Facebook)
Night Sessions: From 5pm AEDT (Watch live via Fox Sports & Kayo Sports)
Teams
Adelaide Pioneers: Wayne Ruediger, Scott Thulborn, Bec Van Asch (Coach – Les Carter)
Brisbane Pirates: Jeremy Henry, Aaron Hewson, Kira Bourke (Michael Breen)
Melbourne Pulse: Gary Kelly, Barrie Lester, Ellen Ryan (Mark Casey)
Melbourne Roys: Aaron Wilson, Matt Flapper, Carla Krizanic (Ian Ewing)
Murray Steamers: Ryan Bester, Michael Walker, Katelyn Inch (Kevin Anderson)
Perth Suns: Lee Schraner, Ray Pearse, Genevieve Delves (Josh Thornton)
Sydney Lions: Aron Sherriff, Ben Twist, Karen Murphy (Steve Glasson)
Tweed Heads Ospreys: Aaron Teys, Corey Wedlock, Chloe Stewart (Wayne Turley)
