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The final of the GenesisCare Women’s Over 60s Singles was always going to be an amazing match with Gingin star Kathy Gobbart facing current State Singles champion, Safety Bay’s Irene Arndt in the final.

Two champion players that have both shown they can play the pressure bowls throughout their illustrious careers.

Gobbart earned her finals berth with her ultra consistent form pushing the scoreline constantly in her favour against Manning’s Helen Heal. A string of ends through the middle stages of the match saw Gobbart secure a 21-12 victory.

Arndt faced Mosman Park superstar Lisa Featherby in her semi-final. Featherby is a regular at the pointy end of State titles, and is particularly skilled at singles play.

His opponent to be in the final, Bill Brandsma mind you, was making quicker work of North Perth’s Markus Merz, home 21-7. The final promised plenty – Goddard, a proven performer over the years at all levels, facing Brandsma, a current member of the WA State Side.

An entertaining match saw Goddard establish a lead that Brandsma just couldn’t budge, eventually seeing the final scoreline 21-12.

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At 8-4 to Featherby, it was time for Arndt to move, and that she did, putting together a run of ends to lead 13-8. A crucial four then gave Arndt the impetus to get over the line.

The final was an outstanding match, however with the scoreline sitting at 18-17 in favour of Arndt, it was Gobbart that stepped up to play a remarkable shot.

With what turned out to be the final bowl of the match, Gobbart struck an accurate drive, steering the jack towards her bowls and picked up a full count of four shots to take the title.

Yet another title in the Gobbart trophy cabinet in what has been an amazing career.