Altona is on the board in the Bowls Victoria pennant premier division with two wins on the weekend, while Yarraville Footscray had a mixed weekend.
After starting the season with a loss, Altona had a close win against Essendon on Saturday.
Essendon won three of the four rinks, but it was Altona that got over the line, 71 (12)-67 (6).
Nathan Wilson’s rink, which won 25-14, proved to be the difference for Altona in the win,
Dane McKinnon’s rink lost by two shots, Nick Cahill’s by one and Aaron Wilson’s by two shots.
Altona backed it up on Sunday with a 77 (12)-70 (6) win over last season’s grand finalists, Moonee Valley
Matthew Ellul’s rink won 31-10 for Altona to claim the overall win.
After beating Altona in week one, Yarraville Footscray faced reigning premiers Deer Park, which started the season with a loss.
The Parkers were able to bounce back in a big way, winning 86 (16)-70 (2).
Cohen Litfin was the winning skip for Yarraville-Footscray, winning 29-16.
Brett Mahoney lost 23-18, Nathan Black went down 26-11 and Craig Mills lost 21-12.
Yarraville Footscray bounced back on Sunday, beating Melbourne 69 (16)-68 (2).
Litfin, Black and Mahoney won their rinks.
Both Yarraville Footscray and Altona suffered losses in division 2, section 1, while Altona 3 lost to division 2, section 3.
In division 3, section 2, Williamstown remains undefeated.
On Saturday, Williamstown faced Moonee Ponds.
It was a strong performance by Williamstown, winning 88 (16)-60 (2). Jeff Fawcus’ rin won 23-16, Gavin Lally’s rink won 26-12 and Chris Hammer’s rink had a 26-14 win.
Williamstown is one of three undefeated teams after three rounds.
Newport suffered its first loss of the season, losing to Aberfeldie.
Aberfeldie, which was winless entering the round, defeated Newport, 86 (15)-64 (3).
Ken Luke was the winning skip for Newport, while Mark Colless’ rink shared the points.
Altona Sports remains winless after losing to Werribee 2.
The Bees claimed the points, 82 (16)-66 (2).
Richard Gale was the winning skip for Altonas Sports.
