After being in front of a very close game most of the way, it was Mick that came away with the spoils with a 27-31 win. It was a terrific game of almost 3 hours and some terrific bowls played by both of us. Micks drawing beat me in the end but my up shots kept me in the game but towards the end when I needed 2, I missed by a hair on both occaions including the last end where a kitty would have given me a 4 and the match. The last shot was too hard to draw so it was an all or nothing shot.
Micks 2nd time as he won this event in 2003. Hard man to beat but I will try again next year. Disapointed but there had to be a loser. I had my chances but just could not get away from him.