National Rankings winners decided – June 2022
A pair of Queenslanders have earned top spot in the men’s and women’s rankings following the conclusion of the 2021/22 national rankings period.
Australian Open women’s singles and fours champion Kelsey Cottrell added a plethora of points to her tally as she put daylight between herself and second placed Tasmanian Rebecca Van Asch, who increased her position after joining Cottrell in the victorious fours team at Broadbeach.
South Australia’s Laini McGorman finished in third position, while Right at Home Jackaroo Dawn Hayman followed closely in fourth.
Sharing fifth position were Western Australia’s Hailey Packer and Birmingham-bound Lynsey Clarke.
In the men’s update Nick Cahill remained in top spot following strong recent performances, with fellow Queenslander and Australian Open men’s singles champion Aron Sherriff storming home to end the period in second place.
Victorian Thor Shannon secured third place ahead of Jackaroo Corey Wedlock with South Australian Nathan Pedersen rounded out the top quintet, following his men’s fours championship at the Australian Open.
Both Cottrell and Cahill will collect a $3,000 cheque at the sport’s 2021 Awards Night in recognition of finishing as Australia’s number one ranked female and male bowlers for the 2021/22 season.
Below are the latest National Player Rankings, as of June 30, 2022.
Top-ranked players by state (Men):
ACT: Gary Charker (overall ranking – 91)
NSW: Corey Wedlock (overall ranking – 4)
NT: Scott Hollingworth (overall ranking – 18)
QLD: Nick Cahill (overall ranking – 1)
SA: Nathan Pedersen (overall ranking – 5)
TAS: Joshua Walker-Davis (overall ranking – 9)
VIC: Thor Shannon (overall ranking – 3)
WA: Blake Nairn (overall ranking – 11)
OS (IRE): Gary Kelly (overall ranking – 7)
Top-ranked players by state (Women):
ACT: Chloe Morrison (overall ranking – 13)
NSW: Dawn Hayman (overall ranking – 4)
NT: Colleen Orr (overall ranking – 9)
QLD: Kelsey Cottrell (overall ranking – 1)
SA: Laini McGorman (overall ranking – 3)
TAS: Rebecca Van Asch (overall ranking – 2)
VIC: Cassandra Millerick (overall ranking – 18)
WA: Hailey Packer (overall ranking – =5)
OS (NZ): Olivia Bloomfield (overall ranking – =24)
OS (NZ): Paris Baker (overall ranking – =24)
Overall Player Rankings (Men):
1: Nick Cahill (QLD): 328pts
2: Aron Sherriff (QLD): 285
3: Thor Shannon (VIC): 265
4: Corey Wedlock (NSW): 259
5: Nathan Pedersen (SA): 196
Overall Player Rankings (Women):
1: Kelsey Cottrell (QLD): 326pts
2: Rebecca Van Asch (TAS): 162
3: Laini McGorman (SA): 151
4: Dawn Hayman (NSW) 148
5=: Lynsey Clarke (QLD): 141
5=: Hailey Packer (WA): 141
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.
