On behalf of the board and staff of Bowls Australia, it is with the utmost excitement that we welcome you all back to the Bowls Premier League in the tournament’s most historic edition yet.
On behalf of the board and staff of Bowls Australia, it is with the utmost excitement that we welcome you all back to the Bowls Premier League in the tournament’s most historic edition yet.
The bowls fraternity will once again descend on the tournament’s spiritual home of Club Pine Rivers in the sensational City of Moreton Bay for the 20th staging of this televised spectacular that showcases the best of the sport of bowls.
The edition of the tournament is the second BPL event in 2024 and will see two new
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franchises make their debut in the form of Ocean Grove’s Geelong Jets and St Johns Parks’ Sydney Saints, who bring with them an abundance of talent from both Australia and abroad.
The most recent edition of the event was one of the most exciting yet, and fans will again be dazzled with one of the most competitive tournaments to date as the franchises battle for a share of the $110,000 prize pool, with an abundance of live-streamed matches and over 24 hours of television broadcast on Fox Sports Australia, Kayo and Sky Sports New Zealand.
To the officials and volunteers who will work tirelessly over the course of the week, we thank you for your invaluable services and contribution to the sport of bowls, and trust that you will enjoy your involvement and the opportunity to be close to the action.
To the board and staff of Club Pine Rivers,
thank you for your significant contribution to bringing the BPL to life in each edition you have hosted.
Finally, thanks to Bowls Australia’s wonderful partners whose continued support and contributions ultimately allow us to stage such renowned events. In particular, we wish to make special mention of our BPL team licensees and their partners, host venue Club Pine Rivers and our BPL event partners - Right at Home, DrinkWise, AeroBowls, Audika and MakMax.
We also acknowledge BA’s High Performance partners in the Australian Institute of Sport, Commonwealth Games Australia and the Australian Sports Commission.
HONOUR ROLL
APL01:
Champion: Brisbane Gold
Runner-up: Adelaide Endurance
MVP: Scott Thulborn (Adelaide Endurance)
Finalists: Perth Suns & NZ Blackjacks
APL02:
Champion: Murray Steamers
Runner-up: Adelaide Endurance
MVP: Alex Marshall (Murray Steamers)
Finalists: Perth Suns & NZ Blackjacks
APL03:
Champion: New Zealand Blackjacks
Runner-up: Adelaide Endurance
MVP: Mark Casey (Gold Coast Hawks)
Finalists: Melbourne Roys & Gold Coast Hawks
BPL04:
Champion: Sydney Lions
Runner-up: Murray Steamers
MVP: Ryan Bester (Murray Steamers)
Finalists: Adelaide Endurance & Melbourne Roys
BPL05:
Champion: Sydney Lions Runner-up: New Zealand Blackjacks
BPL19 – Gary Kelly (Melbourne Pulse), Aaron Wilson (Sydney Lions) & Dawn Hayman (Moreston Bay Pirate) – Coach, Jeremy Henry & Andrew Breedon-Walton (Melbourne Pulse)
In what is set to be the Bowls Premier League (BPL) to date, the Australian bowling fraternity will all converge on the tournament's spiritual home at Club Pine Rivers for the historic BPL20.
For the first time, 12 teams will battle it out for the coveted title across a whopping 22 rounds in an action packed week that will see 36 of the world's best dazzling fans from right there in the arena, the live broadcasts or on Bowls Australia's YouTube platform.
Ocean Grove's Geelong Jets will storm the event with their pink and jet black colours and have made a huge play for a title on debut, something that has not been achieved since BPL10.
The Jets have brought in Scottish star Paul Foster MBE as well as Right at Home Jackaroo and former MVP winner, All-Star and BPL14 champion in Aaron Wilson.
Wilson's fiancee and national teammate Jamie-Lee Worsnop also comes in for her first taste of BPL action with the trio under the guidance of tournament stalwart Matt Flapper.
St Johns Park's Sydney Saints also bring a wealth of star power into their lineup for the franchise's inaugural tournament, with three-time winner Ben Twist, BPL19 All Star member Dawn Hayman and English World Champion Jamie Walker making his maiden appearance in the competition.
Gerard Beath will take the mantle as coach for the team's first running.
The defending champions in the Melbourne Pulse will be looking to become the first time to go back-to-back on two occasions and join the Sydney Lions and Tweed Ospreys as the most successful franchises with four titles.
One change comes for Dandenong Club's team, with Emerging Jackaroo Samantha Atkinson coming in for Ellen Fife after the latter recently enjoyed the arrival of a baby boy.
Atkinson joins reigning MVP title holder Gary Kelly and three-time champion Barrie Lester under the tutelage of Jeremy Henry.
The home franchise in the Moreton Bay
Pirates will make their own exciting history at the tournament, as the first Australian based team with no members born in the country representing the team.
Under the guidance of Ellen Falkner MBE, two-time champion and MVP Alex Marshall MBE returns alongside Ryan Burnett, with English star Katherine Rednall set to replace Hayman as the squad looks to go one better and take its first title since BPL08.
After finishing in third place in February, the Sydney Lions will have a new-look squad following the departures of Twist and Wilson as Brett Spurr comes in for his tournament debut alongside Jackaroo Nathan Black, who has previously featured on 13 occasions for the Adelaide Pioneers.
They will join Lions stalwarts in four-time champion Karen Murphy AM and coach Steve Glasson OAM in the bid to win an unprecedented fifth title for the team.
The Pioneers have made one replacement to the team that finished fourth in Moama, bringing in local star and 2023 Champion of Champions winner Laini McGorman for the unavailable Katelyn Inch.
McGorman joins five-time finalists in Scott Thulborn and Wayne Ruediger under coach Les Carter as the South Australian team looks to bring the trophy to the state for the first time.
Fresh off a second ever finals appearance, the Tasmania Tridents will look to build on a strong showing in February with an unchanged playing lineup of two-time All Star in Rebecca Van Asch, former top-five vote getter Taelyn Male and the clutch hero from Moama in Rob McMullen.
Chris Dudman comes into the team as coach, replacing foundation boss Mark Strochnetter.
After narrowly missing finals at home nine months ago, the Moama Steamers will look to roar back into contention, but the franchise will have to do so without its stalwart in Ryan Bester, who is expecting the arrival of another child.
Replacing the Canadian is Kevin Anderson, who helped the Steamers progress to the BPL14 decider in 2022 as well as coaching the squad to its third title at BPL17 last year.
Six-time MVP and five-time champion Aron Sherriff is once again front and centre for
the Steamers, looking to build on his status as the tournament's greatest ever player.
Cassandra Millerick rounds out the team with Stuie Whyte coming in to coach the trio.
It was heartbreak for the Perth Suns in February as Alex Marshall ended their finals hopes with the final bowl of the decisive round, but the unchanged team of Carl Healey, Kristina Krstic and Blake Nairn will take some beating in Queensland having enjoyed a solid first outing together.
Bill Brandsma returns to coach the franchise as it searches for its maiden finals win.
Like the Suns, the Ospreys suffered heartbreak in the final round of BPL19 after being sunk by two pieces of Rob McMullen brilliance to miss the finals.
The consistent team of three-time MVP and five-time winner Aaron Teys and four-time champions in Chloe Stewart and Corey Wedlock return under the watchful eye of Wayne Turley OAM as they look to become the first franchise to win a fifth crown.
It was a trying event for the Gold Coast Hawks in February after a finals showing at BPL18, but with the addition of England's Nick Brett to partner the superstars in Kelsey Cottrell and Nathan Rice, it is safe to say that Mark Thatcher's team will be hard to stop once more as the franchise searches for a second appearance on Friday night since returning to the event.
February was an event to forget for the Melbourne eXtreme, who started strongly but faded towards the back end of the competition.
Ali Forsyth returns to the squad for another tilt at the event, as does Nick Cahill who gets his second shot with the team.
Kylie Lavis (nee Whitehead) will look to pick up where she left off at Pine Rivers at BPL18 after an All Star nod on debut, with Kelvin Kerkow at the helm of the team that has made the final at two of the last three editions at the venue.
BPL20 runs from November 11-15, 2024, at Club Pine Rivers with live streaming on Bowls Australia’s YouTube channel, as well as live broadcasts from Tuesday to Friday from 4pm until 10pm AEST on Fox, Kayo and Sky Sports NZ.
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ADELAIDE PIONEERS’ WINNING FORMULA
Having made the finals at three of the past four editions of the event, the Pioneers will be desperate to bring the trophy to South Australia for the first time.
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Two-time MVP and five-time finalist Scott Thulborn will lead the charge once more with his long-standing teammate of Wayne Ruediger, with the pair possessing an innate ability to play at both front and back end.
2023 Australian Champion of Champions winner Laini McGorman comes into the team for Katelyn Inch, adding some more local flavour to Les Carter’s team as well as some serious drawing capabilities.
RUEDIGER
SCOTT THULBORN
DOB: 25/2/1984
CLUB: Adelaide, SA
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2017 Trans Tasman – Men’s Overall Champions
2016 World Champion of Champions
Veteran South Australia state representative
LAINI McGORMAN
DOB: 16/04/1991
CLUB: Adelaide, SA
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2024 World Champion of Champions represenative
2023 Australian Champion of Champions gold
2022 Australian Champion of Champions bronze
TEA M BACKGROUND
The Adelaide Pioneers entered the competition at the BPL10 event at Club Pine Rivers, filling the South Australian void that was left by their predecessors, the Adelaide Endurance.
As the oldest club in South Australia and license-holders of the Pioneers, Adelaide Bowling Club brings a rich history to the competition, with the team named in recognition of the club’s stature in the state.
The Pioneers’ royal blue and white colours pay homage to the colours of the Adelaide Bowling Club, who hosted the 2019 World Singles Champion of Champions event.
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LICENSE OWNER: Ocean Grove Bowling Club
MAJOR SPONSORS:
Rubicon Design + Construct, Synthetic Green Keepers Association, Renron Australia, Bioscapes, MakMax, PFD Food Services, APCO Service Stations
COACH: Matthew Flapper
GEELONG JETS WINNING FORMULA
The Jets have come out swinging on debut, putting forth a team that can well and truly content under the guidance of Matt Flapper.
Aaron Wilson has won the event and taken home the MVP award, knowing exactly what it takes to conquer such a tough week.
He can star at both the front and back end, while his fiancée Jamie-Lee Worsnop is in sensational form in her own right.
Then comes Paul Foster MBE, who will stride onto the BPL arena for the first time in one of the most exciting signings in tournament history. With this trio, the Jets may just fly into contention on the first go.
MICHAEL BREEN
FRANCHISE OWNER: Club Helensvale
MAJOR SPONSOR: Hahn, Ashley Cooper Construction and Acouslime
COACH: Mark Thatcher
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GOLD COAST HAWKS’ WINNING FORMULA
After a trying campaign at BPL19, Mark Thatcher’s team has gone on an international raid to bring in English sensation Nick Brett.
Brett boasts the most magnificent touch that has been well documented on the carpet in the Northern Hemisphere.
He joins world number one Kelsey Cottrell and former Austra lian star Nathan Rice, both of whom are in sensational form on the national front.
All three bowlers boast a magnificent repertory, with the ability to turn from power to precision on a dime. The Hawks will be hard to beat if they’re firing on all cylinders.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
BRETT
DOB: 14/5/1974
CLUB: Brampton, ENG
ACHIEVEMENTS:
TEAM BACKGROUND
Club Helensvale made a return at BPL14 to the Bowls Premier Leaque competition after a four-event hiatus.
The proud Gold Coast club has undergone a massive facelift in recent times and looks more open, spacious and light than ever.
Not one to rest on their laurels, the club is already planning the next evolution with further renovations in the works.
The 2016 Bowls Australia club of the year has tasted success at the BPL competition before, in BPLO7, and will be eager to add the silverware to their trophy cabinet once more.
FRANCHISE OWNER: Club Sunbury
MAJOR SPONSOR:
Club Sunbury
COACH: Kelvin Kerkow OAM
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MELBOURNE EXTREME’S WINNING FORMULA
It was a wooden spoon for the eXtreme in February, who faded towards the back end of the tournament.
But a strong record at Pine Rivers follows them, having made the decider in two of the last three editions of the event.
Ali Forsyth makes his return to the team alongside Kyle Lavis, who were both instrumental in the team’s run to the final at BPL18 a year ago.
Joining them is Nick Cahill, who last played at BPL17 for the Club Sunbury franchise. The squad boasts a firepower that others may not be able to rival, with an insane knack of producing clutch bowls under enormous pressure. Watch out for the eXtreme if they get going.
DOB: 5/7/2002
CLUB: Cabramatta, NSW
CHIEVEMENTS:
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2024 Trans Tasman - Overall Development\ Men’s Chamnpions
2023 Multi-Nations – Silver – Singles
2021 Australian Championships – Gold Triples
KYLIE WHITEHEAD
DOB:
CLUB:
ACHIEVEMENTS:
ALI FORSYTH
TEAM BACKGROUND
The Club Sunbury owned eXtreme are hot on the heels of their first BPL trophy.
Since joining the competition, the team quickly set about securing a star-studded contingent of personnel to fill their roster.
Located in the heart of Sunbury and only 15 minutes from the Melbourne Airport. A fully licenced Club that offers Barefoot bowls, Bistro meals seven days a week, Function Room space for hire, Conference Room hire, Bowls Tournaments and more. Magnificent greens and a state of the art covered Green since 2019 showcase the sport and the region. Come for a visit us see what Club Sunbury is all about.
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FAST FACTS
LICENSE OWNER: Dandenong Club
MAJOR SPONSORS:
Dandenong Club and Steve’s Liquor
COACH: Jeremy Henry
MELBOURNE PULSE’S WINNING FORMULA
The defending champions lose Ellen Fife after the arrival of her baby boy, but coming in is the energetic Samantha Atkinson who thrives on the big stage. Atkinson is one of the more relaxed characters on the green, and balance that with the supreme accuracy of Barrie Lester and the team is already looking like a strong unit.
Throw reigning MVP Gary Kelly into Jeremy Henry’s lineup and the lineup again looks like a contender. The sheer ability to produce perfection will be on show once more and the Pulse will back themselves to equal the record for the most titles won by a franchise with four.
GARY KELLY
DOB: 10/5/1989
CLUB: Warilla, NSW
– Silver – Singles
BARRIE LESTER SAMANTHA ATKINSON
DOB: 24/1/1982
CLUB: Broadbeach, QLD
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2019 Multi-Nations – Silver – Triples, Fours
2019 Asia Pacific Championships –Gold – Triples, Fours
2018 Commonwealth Games – Silver –Triples, Fours
DOB: 3/10/1993
CLUB: Dandenong, VIC
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2024 World Bowls Indoor Championships Mixed Pairs Gold
2023 Australian Indoor ChampionshipsGold
2023 Marj Morris Trophy winner with Victoria
TEAM BACKGROUND
Following on from a successful tilt in the inaugural season of the Ultimate Bowls Championships, Dandenong Club extended their premier competitions investment to the BPL, with the Melbourne Pulse winning their first BPL trophy in BPL15, in thier sixth tilt at the title, and back-to-back trophies at BPL16, before saluting again at BPL19.
The Dandenong Club is a premier multi-purpose complex in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, boasting a brand new undercover green which has hosted many prestigious events in the state.
It was a rare finals miss for the Steamers at home in February but the squad will be ready for another tilt at a fourth title, even without stalwart Ryan Bester.
Kevin Anderson turns from coach to player in replacement of the Canadian, possessing a drive that could be registered as a weapon.
Stuie Whyte comes in to coach with the ever-consistent Cassandra Millerick will also suit up in the black and green with her form at the event getting stronger every time she plays.
The Steamers haven’t missed the finals at Pine Rivers since BPL10, and with six-time MVP and five-time winner Aron Sherriff anchoring the back end, it will be hard to see them sitting out the elusive Friday night. 1st
CASSANDRA MILLERICK
DOB: 28/05/1994
CLUB: Moama, VIC
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2022 Australian Championship pairs winner
2022 Victorian Champion of Champion Singles Winner
ARON SHERRIFF
DOB: 29/10/1985
CLUB: Broadbeach, QLD
BPL17 winner ACH IEVEME NT S: 6-time International Bowler of the Year
6-time BPL Most Valuable Player 5-time BPL Champion
2023 World Bowls Championships - Gold - Fours and Triples
TEAM BACKGROUND
The Moama Steamers are owned by the magnificent Moama Bowling Club on the EchucaMoama border which in recent years staged the inaugural World Bowls Challenge, in addition to BPL11, BPL12 and BPL14, BPL15 and BPL17 events.
The award-winning facility now boasts three international standard greens, one tifdwarf grass and two undercover woven-carpet synthetic, nestled within the highest quality facilities for their bowlers and spectators.
The Moama Steamers are three-time winners of the BPL and have been one of the most consistent performing franchises.
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LICENSE OWNER: Club Pine Rivers
MAJOR SPONSORS: City of Moreton Bay, Next Payments
Following the team’s first Grand Final appearance in ten events, the home franchise will look to build on a brilliant run in February.
Returning is two-time MVP Alex Marshall, who is set to have the parochial Pine Rivers fans on their feet once more in a bid to win his third title at the competition and first since BPL08.
The international flavour continues with Ryan Burnett back again with English star Katherine Rednall joining Ellen Falkner’s squad to make it an extremely well-balanced lineup across all facets of the game.
IN NOVEMBER
DOB: 7/1/1996
CLUB: Felixstowe, ENG
ACHIEVEMENTS
2023 World Bowls ChampionshipsBronze - Singles
2022 Commonwealth GamesBronze- Triples
Seven-time PBA World Bowls Tour gold medallist
RYAN BURNETT
DOB: 21/6/1993
CLUB: Club Pine Rivers, QLD
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2018 Australian Open men’s fours gold
2017 Australian Open men’s fours gold
2015 World U-25s Singles gold
TEAM BACKGROUND
The Moreton Bay Pirates are owned by one of the premier bowls clubs in Australia in Club Pine Rivers, who also happen to be historical home of the BPL, having hosted the inaugural event in 2013.
Formerly known as the Brisbane Gold and Brisbane Pirates, they’re two-time former winners of the BPL, winning the first event and BPL08.
Unquestionably, Club Pine Rivers is widely regarded as one of the more impressive venues for the sport in the world, with the electric atmosphere under the dome during their November hosting of the BPL a bucket-list item for all fans of the sport.
The Moreton Bay Pirates are proudly supported by the City of Moreton Bay.
Agony came over the Suns in February as Alex Marshall ended the Bill Brandsma led squad’s finals hopes with the last bowl of the 18th round.
With an unchanged lineup this time around, the Suns will be bolstered by that consistent display on the Murray.
Carl Healey’s mentality and precision is exquisite, while Kristina Krstic is in sensational form after a sublime Nation als campaign.
Then comes Blake Nairn, who has the ability to split heads completely open with his powerful drive. It could finally be time for Perth to take that elusive finals win with this squad.
KRISTINA KRSTIC
DOB: 15/6/1994
CLUB: Manning, WA
CARL HEALEY
DOB: 29/3/1987
CLUB: Cabramatta, NSW
TEA M BACKGROUND
The Suns are a foundation team of the BPL and with the license held by Bowls WA, the team has long been representative of the entire state of Western Australia.
Opting to return to a non-fully “local” home-grown WA team, the Suns are ready to hunt a maiden trophy and will provide plenty of parochial fanfare and colour to the BPL.
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FAST FACTS
FRANCHISE OWNER:
Club Mount Lewis
MAJOR SPONSORS:
BCiB Insurance Brokers, Club
Mount Lewis
COACH:
Steve Glasson OAM
SYDNEY LIONS’ WINNING FORMULA
Despite losing two key pillars in the lineup, Steve Glasson’s
Sydney Lions will still be roaring upon arrival at Pine Rivers.
Karen Murphy remains a lock in this famous franchise, being a part of all four titles it has won, while Jackaroo
Nathan Black gets his first full chance at the event after filling in for the Pioneers a year ago.
Brett Spurr makes his tournament debut as a Mount Lewis member, someone who thrives on the big stage and will be undeterred under the lights on the TV rink.
All of the squad are unflappable in high pressure situations, which makes for an intriguing proposition for the rest of the competition.
World Under-25 Indoor Championships –Gold – Singles
TEAM BACKGROUND
Club Mount Lewis is a powerhouse bowling club in Western Sydney and long-time owners of the BCiB Sydney Lions.
The Lions are one of the foundation teams of the BPL and have already lifted the coveted trophy on four occasions, once in New Zealand, twice at the original home of the BPL, Club Pine Rivers and once in Moama.
Their major sponsor, BCIB Insurance Brokers, are also proud and passionate partners of Bowls Australia and the Jackaroos, demonstrating their longtime support of bowls.
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LICENSE OWNER:
St Johns Park Bowling Club Group
MAJOR SPONSORS: Schweppes, Zoom Engergy, Plancon, Gotcha4Life
COACH: Gerard Beath
SYDNEY SAINT’S WINNING FORMULA
Another debutant franchise, the Sydney Saints have pulled together a sensational squad for its inaugural BPL.
Three-time champion Ben Twist moves over from the Lions to represent his home club, as does reigning All Star team member in the supremely in-form Dawn Hayman.
England’s Jamie Walker brings the international flavour to Gerard Beath’s team, knowing exactly how to deal with high pressure situations having done so on many occasions.
This team is one that will surely strike fear into many as all three boast an abundance of qualities to see the Saints go all the way.
DAWN HAYMAN
DOB: 25/5/1997
CLUB: St Johns Park, NSW
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2020 Australian Women’s Champion of Champion
2019 Australian Women’s Champion of Champion
Australian Jackaroo squad member
BEN TWIST
DOB: 1/6/1990
CLUB: St Johns Park, NSW
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2022 Commonwealth Games – Silver – Triples
Three-time BPL winner
2024 Australian Open – Gold – Fours
TEAM BACKGROUND
Johns Park Bowling Club was formed so that local people had the opportunity to play lawn bowls in their own community. Bowls have remained at heart of ever since. The Club has undergone major refurbishments and membership continues to flourish. Today, the Club employs over 200 people and boasts three bowling greens, and a swath of cutting edge amenities.
There are four clubs within the St Johns Park Bowling Club Group. With over 500 Bowling Members and 60,000 Social Members, the St Johns Park Club Group are progressing from strength to strength, supporting the sport of Bowls in New South Wales.
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FRANCHISE OWNER:
Bowls Tasmania
MAJOR SPONSOR:
Tasmanian Government
COACH: Chris Dudman
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TASMANIA TRIDENTS’ WINNING FORMULA
The Tridents will be bolstered after a second finals appearance in Moama in February, going down in agonising fashion to the Pioneers.
Two-time All Star team member Rebecca Van Asch remains a lock in the unchanged team, possessing a strong ability to play at the front and back end.
Rob McMullen was outstanding in Moama, almost single handedly putting his into the finals with two clutch bowls, while Taelyn Male has delivered time and time again under lights.
New coach Chris Dudman would be bullish about the team’s chances and if they are up and about, it will be hard to stop the Apple Isle.
ROB MCMULLEN
DOB: 24/12/1979
CLUB: Ulverstone, TAS
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2022 Australian singles champion
Multiple Tasmanian state champion
Taelyn Male
DOB: 17/9/1996
CLUB: Burnie, TAS
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2020 Tasmanian Champion of Champions
2021 Tasmanian Open Pairs Champion
2017 Tasmanian Open Singles Champion
TEAM BACKGROUND
The Bowls Tasmania-owned Tridents secured the licence in the biannual competition from 2022, through funding contributed by the Tasmanian Government as part of an Election promise and have filled their roster with an all-Tasmanian line-up headlined by the state's preeminent player, Rebecca Van Asch.
The three-pronged Tridents moniker was chosen to represent the three regions of Tasmania and the three Tasmanian players that will carry the state's hopes on the national stage.
Tasmania long wanted to be part of the BPL competition; the provision of a pathway for bowlers in the state to progress their bowls and aspire for greater rewards has been limited in the past; the BPL now provides that vehicle for which Tasmanian players can now showcase the tremendous talent from within their state.
FRANCHISE OWNER:
Club Tweed
MAJOR SPONSOR:
Club Tweed
COACH: Wayne Turley OAM
TWEED OSPREYS’ WINNING FORMULA
The four-time champions again remain unchanged in what is becoming the most consistent lineup under the guidance of Wayne Turley OAM.
Three-time MVP and five-time champion Aaron Teys is back for more silverware with his long-time partner in crime in fellow MVP winner, Corey Wedlock.
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Chloe Stewart is in scintillating form herself and relishes the conditions at Pine Rivers, with ultra consistency bound to come from her deliveries.
Once more, the Ospreys will be primed and will look to make history as the first franchise to claim a fifth trophy.
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CHLOE STEWART
DOB: 2/12/1995
CLUB: Club Tweed, QLD
ACHIEVEMENTS:
2019 Multi-Nations – Gold – Fours
2018 Australian Indoor Championships – Runner-Up
Two-time Australian Open winner –Fours
AARON TEYS
DOB: 7/12/1993
CLUB: Warilla, NSW
ACHIEVEMENTS:
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2023 World Bowls Championships Gold - Fours and Triples
BPL10, 13 & 18 MVP
2023 Australian Open – Gold – Fours
TEAM BACKGROUND
The Tweed Ospreys entered the BPL for the first time at the BPL10 event in November 2019 at Club Pine Rivers and left the Brisbane-based club with the title. Led by experienced BPL star Aaron Teys, the Ospreys were the standout at BPL10, both on the green and off it, with sky blue supporter wear littered among the stands. The Ospreys amassed three titles from their first four events.
Club Tweed, the mega NSW/QLD border club is a familiar venue to the Australian bowling fraternity, as the home of the prestigious Australian Indoor Championships and Golden Nugget events.
