MCC Bowls

04/10/2026

Region Triples Champions! 🏆

Huge congratulations to Courtney Thompson on winning the Yarra Region Triples Women’s and to Ash O’Brien on winning the Yarra Region Triples Men’s!

Having two MCC bowlers in the winning teams at region level is a massive achievement for the club. Well done to both of you, and congratulations to all the teams involved.

26/09/2026

🏆 Dylan Benwell 🏆

Today, one of our own steps out onto the biggest stage in Australian sport! Dylan will be running the line as a goal umpire in the 2026 AFL Grand Final, and we couldn’t be prouder.

To officiate at the elite level across multiple sporting codes takes years of dedication, discipline and hard work, and today is the ultimate reward for all of it. Being selected for Grand Final duties is an honour reserved for the very best in the business, and Dylan has more than earned his spot.

From everyone at MCC Bowls, congratulations Dylan! 👏 Enjoy the moment, you’ve earned every bit of it. We’ll be cheering you on today. ❤️💙

08/09/2026

Opening Day was everything we hoped for and more! ❤️💙

What a way to kick off the season. It was fantastic seeing so many familiar faces back on the green after the break, and just as exciting to welcome a wave of new members into the MCC family.

A big thank you to our distinguished guests for joining us on the day, including MCC President Fred Oldfield and John Pesutto MP. Your support means a lot to our club and our members.

Our practice games were the perfect chance to mix things up, pairing new members with regulars and sparking connections that’ll carry us through the season. That’s what this club is about: building community on and off the green.

A special welcome to our new Mazenod College team. It’s brilliant to see young talent joining the club, and from what we saw on opening day, they’re already making their mark. Watch this space.

Here’s to a great season ahead. Welcome back, welcome in, and let’s make it a good one.

26/08/2026

🎉 Open Day is this Saturday! 🎉

Come celebrate the start of the new season with us! Whether you’ve RSVP’d or not, all members are welcome to join.

📅 Saturday, 29 August 2026
🕐 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
📍 Swinburne Avenue

Snacks and drinks provided throughout the arvo. Bowling? Aim to arrive around 12 noon so we can get organised before we start.

Come catch up, welcome the new season and enjoy an afternoon at the club. See you there!

16/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Courtney Thompson on a standout performance for the Victorian Development Squad this weekend!

Her rink went undefeated at 3-0, helping secure a 2-1 series win against NSW. A fantastic result on the big stage against quality opposition. ❤️💙

Well done on this outstanding achievement! 🏆

📸 Bowls Victoria

10/08/2026

Congratulations to Brendan Gallagher, who travelled to Tweed Heads to compete in the Australian Indoor Championships. ❤️💙

Brendan went down in the first set before pushing his opponent, Sheldon Bagrie-Howley (Soldiers Point, NSW), all the way in a tense second set. The scoreline read 6-9, 7-7, with the match going right down to the wire before the result went against him.

At MCC, we’re incredibly proud of you, Brendan. Getting to this level of competition is no small feat, and you represented our club with the values we stand for.

Well done and well represented, Brendan! 👏🏼 👏🏼

07/08/2026

📅 Save the Date: MCC Bowls Open Day 2026 💙❤️

The countdown to the 2026/27 season begins!

Join us on Saturday, 29 August 2026 at Swinburne Avenue for the MCC Bowls Section Open Day.

It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members, welcome new faces, enjoy a friendly bowl and get ready for another exciting season ahead.

On the day, members will have the opportunity to:
• Purchase or order club uniforms
• Order new name badges (if required)
• Enter club competitions
• Meet fellow members and reconnect with the MCC Bowls community

More details will be announced soon.

Save the date and we look forward to seeing everyone on the green! 💙❤️

07/08/2026

🏆 A new pathway for the future of lawn bowls 💙❤️

The MCC Bowls Section, in partnership with Mount Waverley Bowling Club and Mazenod College, has launched the Elite Pathways Program to introduce more young people to the sport and create a clear journey from school participation through to competitive bowls.

Mazenod students will take part in coaching and learn the fundamentals of lawn bowls through the College’s midweek sports program, with opportunities to progress into club competition and further development opportunities through MCC Bowls.

The program welcomes players of all abilities and aims to build confidence, skills and a lifelong connection with the sport.

MCC Bowls Chairman John Kaloger said the initiative creates an exciting pathway from school and community participation through to higher-level competition, helping develop the next generation of bowlers.

We look forward to supporting the growth of junior bowls and welcoming new young players to our community. 💙❤️

06/07/2026

Congratulations Brendan Gallagher ❤️💙

Congratulations to the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀! These twenty men and women have secured their places at the Bowls Australia 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀, taking place at Club Tweed, 12th - 13th August.

But before that, we will crown the 2026 Victorian Indoor Champions. Who will be the victors this year? We'll find out later this month, with the finals event taking place on Sunday 26th July at Deer Park Bowls Club, and will be live on BVTV.

Finals Draw: https://bit.ly/BV2026_VicIndoorFinals

22/05/2026

🏆 JACK MCSHANE RECOGNISED AS COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA'S 2025 EMERGING ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 🏆

Huge congratulations to Jack McShane on this outstanding honour!
The 20-year-old from NSW was recognised at Commonwealth Games Australia's President's Dinner in Sydney on Wednesday night, capping off a remarkable 12 months that saw him become the youngest ever winner of the World Bowls Indoor Championships men's singles title in Aberdeen, Scotland.

"Thank you so much to my corner, all my supporters, my parents, my rocks, my partner Chanel, my widest group of friends and family who support me with whatever I intend to do," McShane said during his acceptance speech.

This recognition places Jack among an elite group of young Australian athletes and follows his recent selection as a Tier 2 Scholarship recipient in the 2026 Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentoring Program.

A shining light for the next generation of Australian bowls 🌟 We are so proud of what you have done and will do 👏💙❤