‘Coffing’ up ten cups

By Lachlan Ellis

A local bowling club champion has won the trophy for the 10th time, defeating the defending champion in the final.

Brad Coffey made it double digits on Friday 10 February, defeating Chris Love 25 – 14 in the final match of the Ballan Bowling Club’s knockout championship competition.

Mr Coffey was modest about the win, but said it was a wonderful feeling to lift the cup for the 10th time.

“It’s pretty good to have won for the 10th time, it’s something I’ve always wanted to do I suppose. I’ve been playing bowls for probably 25 years now,” he told the Moorabool News.

“I enjoy how relaxed bowls is, you can have a few beers and just enjoy yourself. I played a really good bowler in Chris Love in the final, he won last year, so it was pretty good to get a win over him.”

This latest win comes after “13 or 14 years” of taking part in the Ballan Bowling Club’s championship competition, Coffey said.

Ballan Bowling Club are on top of the ladder in the Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region (BHBR) Pennant season, while Mr Coffey will take part in the BHBR Men’s Champion of Champion Singles, taking on fellow club champions, which kicks off on February 26.