Buninyong Bowling Club

Vale Bob Crowe
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Jude, Jillian, Fiona, Simon and the entire Crowe family during this very sad time.
Bob will always be remembered as a valued player of the Buninyong Bowling Club.
Bobby Crowe began bowling with Buninyong in the late 1990s, after many years of strong involvement with the local football club, where he was awarded life membership. Around that time, possibly following other footballers, he joined the Buninyong Bowling Club. Bobby was a larger-than-life figure and quickly became well known, both locally and across the wider competition.
Current members recall him occasionally leading in the club’s top division. He played 248 games for the Buninyong Bowling Club and was part of two premiership teams.

Many members have fond memories of bowling with Crowey. In his later years, when playing as second, he could often be seen standing on the bank behind an inexperienced third, pointing out the line for the skip to bowl—often in the opposite direction to the third’s call.
Even in recent years, he would sit under the verandah on Saturday afternoons watching the bowls.
He also played 128 games for Carlton FC in the VFL and was highly regarded, representing Victoria alongside teammate and Carlton legend John Nicholls. Carlton FC recently posted a tribute to him on its page and wore black armbands in last Saturday night’s final against Melbourne as a mark of respect.
Vale Bob Crowe, feted member of Carlton's 'Seven Cs'
Former Carlton half-back flanker Bob Crowe, a member of the Ken Hands-coached team which contested the 1962 Grand Final, has passed away at the age of 90.
By Tony De Bolfo, Carlton Media
Aug 27, 2026, 2:57 pm Source Carlton Website for the full reporting.
Bob's funeral will take place at Peter Tobin Funerals.
Doveton Park at 2pm Tuesday 8th September.

Warm and Community-Focused
Tuesday is a big day for the club as we hold our first structured coaching session, led by our coaches and, on this occasion, Allan Donnelly, on our brand-new, beautifully presented green.
At the same time, our volunteers and contractors have been hard at work top-dressing, laser levelling, fertilising, and reseeding areas that were a little patchy. A huge congratulations and thank you to everyone involved. The results are already looking fantastic and are a credit to all who contributed.
We hope you're all enjoying your practice on the green and seeing the benefits of the hard work that has gone into it. We look forward to seeing everyone at Tuesday practice for what promises to be a great day.

Congratulations to our two teams who competed in the grand finals yesterday, with our Division One team winning the Grand Final, a fantastic achievement.
Well done also to our Division Two team, who finished as runners-up for the year. This is a tremendous effort by both teams and a wonderful result for the Buninyong Ladies Indoor Bowls Competition.
As a club, we are immensely proud of the dedication, commitment, and hard work shown by all players throughout the season.
Congratulations to our Division One Premiership team and to our Division Two runners-up. You have represented the club with pride and distinction. Well done to everyone involved! 🎉🏆👏

Well done Buninyong.

The fence has started and by days end it was well progressed. Thanks to Ballarat City Council and the contractor Melbourne chain wire fencing.

One step closer to completion rinks laid out and numbered

A current member and a former member flying the Buninyong colours at the AUS Open on the Gold Coast. Through the sectional stage - now for the knockouts on Wednesday.

Fabulous Donation from the Buninyong - Mt Helen Lions Club

With the installation of our new synthetic green, the club needed to purchase a battery-powered blower and vacuum.
When the Buninyong Mt Helen Lions Club learned of this expense, it generously donated $2000. Towards the cost of the equipment. Pictured above is Graeme Nicholson and the Lions club representative John Nunn inspecting the equipment donated by the Buninyong Mt Helen Lions Club. Once again, thank you for this generous donation.