Standings Summary: Brunswick Seniors Invitational 2024

The second annual Brunswick Seniors Invitational at Bowlarama Wetherill Park in New South Wales saw intense competition and notable performances over the weekend. The event, the fourth in the TBA senior and grand senior nationally ranked series for 2024, featured the familiar 18-game format across two appearances, resulting in some big scores.

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Female division Champion

DENA BUXTON

Wyncity Morwell, Victoria

Victorian Dena Buxton claimed victory in the women’s division, with a total of 3,735 and an impressive average of 207.5. Buxton’s brilliant first day set her up for victory, as she held scores above 201 in the first nine games, her first day total of +139 was electrifying. Returning on day two to record a game high of 248 in game two, the Victorian’s title marks Buxton’s second national title of 2024, following her success at the John Sullivan Senior Australian Open earlier this year. With a maximum of 100 points remaining, Buxton closes in on leader Samantha Matthews with just one event remaining.

Madeline FitzRoy from the ACT took second place, 128 pins behind Buxton, marking her highest achievement for 2024. The podium was completed by Samantha Matthews from Western Australia, who remains the number one ranked senior female bowler for 2024 despite finishing 172 pins behind Buxton on the weekend.

Championship Trip – Dena Buxton

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Male division Champion

ASHLEY RILEY

Devonport Tenpin, Tasmania

Tasmanian Ashley Riley continued his stellar year by winning the men’s division with a total of 3,984, averaging an impressive 221.3. The win adds to Riley’s 2024 accolades, which include victory at the Hammer QLD Seniors Classic in January and a sixth-place finish at the John Sullivan Senior AO. Bowlarama Wetherill Park is proving to be a happy hunting ground for the Tasmanian, with the win also making Ashley a back-to-back champion, and winner of both events that have taken place.

The competition was fierce, with only 86 points separating the top four. However, Ashley Riley started off well, scoring 947 points in the first four games. He was the man to take the win.

Gosford City bowler Troy Byrne finished second, just 27 pins behind Riley. Byrne, who scored the highest game in the male division with a 289, has enjoyed an impressive year with two top 20 finishes, resulting in his first podium finish of 2024 at the weekend. Victorian Alan Notman took third, continuing his confident performance after his recent victory at the SA Seniors Classic.

Championship Trip – Ashley Riley

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60 & older Division

The 60 and over category proved to be very popular. More people participated than the standard 50 and over category. There were also a number of big names from the sport present.

ANDREW FRAWLEY

Wyncity Morwell, VIC
60 & Over Male Champion

One of those big names was Andrew Frawley. Frawley is a decorated Australian representative as a bowler and coach and has competed in three ranked events for 2024, including the Hammer QLD Seniors Classic and Melbourne Tenpin Cup.

Andrew Frawley dominated the men’s division, finishing with a total of 4,138 and an incredible average of 229.9. Frawley started slowly, but by the end of day one he was on fire, scoring 1,035 in the last four games. Frawley’s victory was comprehensive, with a score higher than that of over-50 champion Ashley Riley, with Warren Stewart in second, 310 pins behind, and Victorian Mick Talevski in third, 321 pins behind.

Championship Journey – Andrew Frawley

Christine Clark

Bendigo Bowling Centre, VIC
60 & Over Female Champion

In the female over 60s division, Victorian Christine Clark added another title to her collection, with a total of 3,501 and an average of 194.5. The Bendigo Bowling star continued to have a productive year with a second place finish at the SA Senior Classic, 7^e at the John Sullivan Senior Australian Open, and 12^e at the Hammer.

Julie Harrison took second place, 157 pins behind Clark, while Victorian Lee Booth completed the podium, 183 pins behind the leader.

Championship Trip – Christine Clark

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FUTURE FRAMES

Tenpin Bowling Australia would like to congratulate all bowlers who took part in this weekend’s event and thank Bowlarama Wetherall Park for hosting yet another successful event.

The final event of the season, the TBA50 National Masters, will take place in November at the AGL National High-Performance Centre on the Sunshine Coast, concluding the 2024 Senior and Grand Senior bowling season. Information on this event is expected to be released within the next two weeks.

The next TBA event on a national scale is the Suncity Women’s Open for the Women’s Division which takes place at the AGL National High Performance Centre on the Sunshine Coast from 24-25 August. Entries are now open and more information can be found by clicking the button below.

Stay tuned for more updates and congratulations to all the bowlers for their fantastic performances!