Lightning Ridge Bowling Club – Super 4’s
The excitement of Super 4’s has come and gone at the Lightning Ridge Bowling Club. Congratulations to the “Broadbeach Bulls” on the win. Over $130,000 in prize money was up for grabs with some of the best states, national, and international players making their way to Lightning Ridge Bowling Club to compete and entertain all. Results and scores below:
Final Results Super 4’s – Please click here Winner Super 4’s
Results of main event Super 4’s – Please click here results main event
Results of consolation Super 4’s – Please click here consolation correct results 1
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Team ADF - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
WILL SHARKEY
Plays with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Australia, Lawn bowls is a popular sport within the ADF, with active associations like the Air Force Bowls Association (AFBA) and the broader ADF Lawn Bowls Association (ADFLBA). These groups organize national championships, inter-service competitions (e.g., Army vs. Navy vs. Air Force), and select representative squads to compete in civilian events such as the Australian Open or Anzac Test Series. Recent examples include: The ADF Lawn Bowls National Championships held in locations like Adelaide (October 2025 at Salisbury Bowls Club) and previously in Queensland. ADF look forward to playing Lightning Ridge Super 4’s.
STEVE ADAMS
Plays with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Australia, Lawn bowls is a popular sport within the ADF, with active associations like the Air Force Bowls Association (AFBA) and the broader ADF Lawn Bowls Association (ADFLBA). These groups organize national championships, inter-service competitions (e.g., Army vs. Navy vs. Air Force), and select representative squads to compete in civilian events such as the Australian Open or Anzac Test Series. Recent examples include:
The ADF Lawn Bowls National Championships held in locations like Adelaide (October 2025 at Salisbury Bowls Club) and previously in Queensland. ADF look forward to playing Lightning Ridge Super 4’s.
TRENT McGUIRE
Plays with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Australia, Lawn bowls is a popular sport within the ADF, with active associations like the Air Force Bowls Association (AFBA) and the broader ADF Lawn Bowls Association (ADFLBA). These groups organize national championships, inter-service competitions (e.g., Army vs. Navy vs. Air Force), and select representative squads to compete in civilian events such as the Australian Open or Anzac Test Series. Recent examples include: The ADF Lawn Bowls National Championships held in locations like Adelaide (October 2025 at Salisbury Bowls Club) and previously in Queensland. ADF look forward to playing Lightning Ridge Super 4’s.
SAM PRIOR
Plays with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Australia, Lawn bowls is a popular sport within the ADF, with active associations like the Air Force Bowls Association (AFBA) and the broader ADF Lawn Bowls Association (ADFLBA). These groups organize national championships, inter-service competitions (e.g., Army vs. Navy vs. Air Force), and select representative squads to compete in civilian events such as the Australian Open or Anzac Test Series. Recent examples include: The ADF Lawn Bowls National Championships held in locations like Adelaide (October 2025 at Salisbury Bowls Club) and previously in Queensland. ADF look forward to playing Lightning Ridge Super 4’s.
Broad Beach Bulls - 1st and WINNER of the Lightning Ridge Super 4's
JARRYD the 'J' MAN
Current QLD U/25 Representative, state titles and club champ. Is on his way up through the ranks in the overall QLD rankings
SEAN INGHAM
Current State QLD Skip, won multiple state titles and Club Championships. Won many prestigious tournaments and held strong rankings over the past years
ARON SHERRIFF - Hall of Famer
Aron Sherriff is an international Australian bowler, who has won three world championship titles and was ranked world number 1. Sherriff has won six medals at the Asia Pacific Bowls Championships, including double gold in the triples and fours at the 2019 Asia Pacific Bowls Championships held at the Gold Coast, Queensland. Sherriff has won three Australian National Bowls Championships titles and nine Australian Opens. In 2025, Sherriff won his fourth consecutive Australian Open singles title, it was Sherriff's ninth Australian Open title
BRADLEY LAWSON
Australian Open fours winner, Multiple Australian titles. Current QLD Representative
Team Burleigh Dragons - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
DALE SHILLINGTON
• World Bowls Tour Competitor • State Mixed Pairs • Darra Cementco Master Pairs • Australian U18 triples • State District Sides • Lightning Ridge Black Opal Fours 2x • Zone 1 Division 1 Pennants Dale climbing the ranks, next in line to represent at national level
MATHEW SARGENT
NSW and QLD champion won it all at club and state level. High class player who has won prestigious tournaments around NSW and QLD including The Golden Eagle. Matt Sargeant claimed the South Pacific singles final, defeating favourite Steve Glasson to become one of only two men to win every South Pacific title inside two years.
IAN LAW
Multiple state champ in different disciplines, Club champion. Plays premier league and has qualified for state and had great success. Has WON the Black Opal comp at Lightning Ridge so knows the conditions and is looking forward to being in the money winners.
INDI CONLAN
Indi Conlan Is from Aboriginal and Papua New Guinea background grew up in a isolated indigenous community in QLD with very limited access to sport. At a young age he took up the sport of lawn bowls and quickly burst to the scene creating waves at many QLD club. Indi is currently the Qld state singles champion and a prominent premier league player. A State representative with plenty of titles to his name including wins in prestigious tournaments around Australia. Indi has played at the Lightning Ridge and knows the conditions well after having success in recent Black Opal Classic Tournaments.
Cabramatta Bull Ants - Semi Finalist in the Lightning Ridge Super 4's
CARL HEALY - Current Australian International Lawn Bowler Representative
Carl Healey is an Australian international lawn bowler who has represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games and won a silver medal. He reached a career high ranking of world number 6 in August 2024. Carl has made 114 international appearances, winning multiple Trans Tasman team and singles events from 2012–2025. He has won 10 gold medals at the World Bowls Championships, 2 silver medals at the Commonwealth Games, 1 bronze medal at the multi-Nations competition, 6 golds at the Australian Open, and 3 golds and 1 bronze at various other events. Carl has represented at State and National level for the past 13 years and is a 2-time NSW Player of the Year winner.
AARON WILSON - Current Australian Jackaroo Representative
Australian champion in many forms. Aaron has represented on the world stage having great success. Aaron won 2 Commonwealth Games gold medals in the singles event in 2022 and 2018. With 218 international appearances his greatest achievements are- 5 trans-Tasman titles, 5 World Bowls Championship medals (1 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze) 2 Australian Open Gold medals and 2 silver medals In 2022 he was named the International Male Bowler of the year.
NICK CAHILL
Nick Cahill (Current Australian Jackaroo #152) state and Australian champion , won a silver medal at the Junior world indoor Bowls championships for singles and mixed fours. 13 appearances for Australia National Playing Achievements • 2024 Alley Shield Men’s Sides Champion • 2023 Australian Open – Silver – Fours • 2022 Alley Shield Men’s Sides Champion • 2021 Australian Championships – Gold – Triples International Non-Capped Playing Achievements • 2025 Trans Tasman – Overall Team/Overall Development Men’s Champion • 2024 Trans Tasman – Overall Team/Overall Development Men’s Champion • 2023 Multi-Nations – Silver – Singles (representing Queensland) • 2023 Multi-Nations – Silver – Pairs (representing Queensland) • 2022 Junior World Bowls Indoor Championships – Silver – Singles • 2022 Junior World Bowls Indoor Championships – Silver – Mixed Pairs
JAY BREUST
(Current NSW Blues Player) winning the 2021 Open Champion of Champion Pairs. At 26, Breust has four state titles and has represented NSW sides in both under 18s and under 25s. Rising STAR and looking forward to seeing what he can do in the Super 4's
Team Glen Waverley - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
DIANNE McLEOD
Region team representative, club champion and regional champion. Plenty of experience playing top grade bowlers.
ROD PETERSON
Premier League experience, multiply regional winner across various disciplines, multiple club champion. Competed at state level playoffs. Great knowledge of the game travels and broadcasts tournaments interstate.
DARYL CONTESSOTTO
Multiple over 60 s regional titles, representative for regional team. Club legend, won every championship on offer. Ranks highly at tournaments and regional events.
ANTHONY LEE
Premier B representative, Victorian open semi-finalist. New exciting player climbing the ranks in his club at regional level.
Club Musgrave - 2nd in the Lightning Ridge Super 4's
Tyler Pettigrew
Up and coming star, and has won multiple state and club titles. Winner of the Musgrave Easter singles taking on and beating some of the big names. Ranks highly at tournament, regional and state events. Made his debut for the State team this year. Player on the rise.
Sean Baker
Prominent Australian lawn bowler from Queensland , known for numerous national and state titles, including back-to-back Australian Championship Pairs with Jade Groenewege, representing Queensland in Australian Sides Championships, and consistently performing in premier leagues like Bowls Queensland's Premier League, often playing for the Victoria Point Magpies and Musgrave Pelicans. He's recognized as a top player, making significant milestones like 200 games for QLD, and is seen as a key figure in the game's modern era. Key HighlightsAustralian Champion: Won back-to-back Australian Championship Pairs with Jade Groenewege (2018, 2019). • Queensland Representative: Played for Queensland at the Australian Sides Championships, reaching milestones like 200 games for the state. • Club Success: Plays for Victoria Point Magpies and Musgrave Pelicans, winning numerous events. • Premier League Performer: A consistent presence and standout player in the Queensland Premier League. • Rising Star (Historically): In his early career, was aiming for the open side after Under 25s success, showcasing drive and skill. • History Maker: Etched his name in history multiple times for his achievements in state pairs
Ryan Bester - Wolrd Champion + Hall of Fame
Canadian colossus, huge name in the bowls world. BPL player, Canadian international, state and national’s winner, WORLD CHAMPION. Ryan Bester is a highly decorated Canadian lawn bowler, a World Bowls Hall of Fame inductee, known for his powerful driving and accurate draw, with major wins including: - Gold at the 2023 World Bowls Singles - Multiple Commonwealth Games medals (including Pairs gold, Singles silver in 2014 & 2018, bronze in 2006) - Numerous Australian Open titles - Asia Pacific golds
Dean Drummond
Well known int the qld state for his achievements at state and national level with multiple titles. Selected as a player in the New Zealand rep squad. Was labelled New Zealand protégé as a junior. Bronze medal in New Zealand Champion Champions.
Team Pine River Pirates - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
Chris Rosanes
Chris Rosanes has a strong competitive record in Queensland and national lawn bowls events: • Australian Emerging Jackaroo (current) — indicating he’s on the pathway to full Australian representation. • QLD State Representative — has represented Queensland at state level. • 2023 QLD Division 1 State Pennant Champions with Club Pine Rivers. • 2023 Multi Nations Series: • Triples Silver • Fours Bronze • 2022 Australian Sides Champions (Alley Shield) — Gold. • 2022 QLD State Fours — Gold. • 2021 QLD Premier League Champions with Pine Rivers. • 2021 Australian Championships Singles — Bronze. • 2021 QLD State Singles — Gold. • 2020 QLD State Singles — Silver. Club-Level Success Before moving to Queensland, Rosanes had significant success in bowls when based in Cobar (NSW): • Won 11 Club Championships in Pine Rivers, including multiple Singles, Pairs, Triples, and Fours titles. • His consistent club success contributed to his selection in higher-level squads. Representative Bowls • Selected for Australian lawn bowls squad and involved with high-performance programs. • Participated in the Bowls Premier League (BPL) representing the Moreton Bay Pirates across multiple seasons.
Ryan Burnett
Ryan Burnett born in Arbroath, Scotland, is from Scottish Bowls Royalty. Ryan is heading up the ladder of success as the next big thing. He has won multiple national titles in Scotland, Australia, and Britain, along with 2 world titles in 2018 at the World Championships in Australia and Hong Kong. In 2014 Ryan received a silver medal at the U25 singles championships, which he claims to be one of his greatest achievements. Ryan holds the record for the greatest number of wins at the Arbroath Championships, winning the singles, pairs and triples consecutively from 2011–2015. Ryan is now a Queensland state champion with an Australian Open title to his name. He is considered a formidable force in the bowling world.
Brendan Wilson
QLD 4s champion, emerging jackaroo. State rep and hot contender for the Lightning Ridge Super 4's is a talented and accomplished lawn bowls player representing Club Pine Rivers in Bray Park, Queensland, Australia. He is part of the club's renowned competitive scene, including the "Pine Rivers Pirates" teams, and uses Aero bowls (Optima and Revolution models), which he has trusted for over a decade due to their innovation, reliability, and customization options. Professional Background In November 2024, he was a key member of the Club Pine Rivers men's team that won the State Pennant Title (defeating Club Musgrave 60-55). He played in the rink with Jesse Turnbull, Andrew Todd, and Jason Carpenter. He recently won the Men's State Fours at the 2025 Bowls QLD State Championships as part of the Club Pine Rivers foursome (with Chris Rosanes and others), earning champion status.
Aaron Hewson
In 2024, he was part of the Club Pine Rivers men's team that won the State Pennant Title (defeating Club Musgrave 60-55). He played in one of the rinks alongside players like Jason Andrewartha, Micheal Breen, and Justin Knight. He has multiple state championship wins, including: Men's Fours in 2022 (with Michael Breen, Jason Carpenter, Chris Rosanes). Champion of Club Champions Fours in 2022 and 2024 (various combinations, including with Michael Breen and others). He has competed in the Bowls Premier League (BPL) for teams like the Brisbane Pirates, with notable performances at Club Pine Rivers (his home club), where crowds often react enthusiastically to his shots. Recent mentions include him as a new coach for the Moreton Bay Pirates team heading to BPL23 in February 2026 at Moama Bowling Club. Other successes include winning events like the Men's Classic Pairs at Hervey Bay Bowls Club (with Ryan Burnett). Aaron Hewson appears to be a respected figure in Queensland lawn bowls, frequently competing at state and premier levels with strong ties to Club Pine Rivers. The club itself is a top facility in the state, emphasizing both competitive and social bowls.
Team Raymond Terrace JETS - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
BRENDAN STOKES
2022 State Junior Pairs and Fours Winner 2023 Zone 2 Pairs Winner 2024 Club Singles Winner 2025 Newcastle Region Triples and Regional Fours Winner 3 x State No 1 Pennant Winner
JAY BYE-NORRIS
2022 Victorian Open Singles Winner 2024 Australian Singles Winner 2024 Victorian Open Pairs Winner 2024 Victorian Singles Winner 2024 Hunter Valley Region Pairs and Triples Winner 2 Melbourne Premier League titles and 1 State No 1 Victorian Pennant 2025 Newcastle Region Pairs and Fours Winner Former Australian Development Player
MATT BAUS
2019 Australian Singles Winner 2024 Australian Fours Runner Up 2024 State Fours Winner 2023 State Champion of Champions Pairs Winner 2025 Newcastle Region Pairs Winner 3 x State No1 Pennant Winner Former Australian Player
LEE SCHRANER - Hall of Famer
Lee Schraner is a lawn bowls dual World Singles Champion of Champions gold and bronze medallist. He reached a career high ranking of world number 6 in July 2025. Later Lee became the number one ranked bowler in Australia. Schraner is the only player in history to have won the Australian Champion of Champions singles gold medal four times. Lee is a 2 time world singles Champion and a 4 time Australian singles Champion. He has won 3 Australian Open titles and has represented the states of Tasmania, Victoria and NSW a total of 350 times.
Team St Johns Park Saints - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
Mathew Pietersen
- 20 caps for Australia - 100 caps for NSW. - Australian Fours Winner. - 2 times NSW State Singles Winner, State Fours Winner. - Golden Nugget Singles Winner. - 3x Park Beach Singles Winner. - City Masters Singles Winner.
Joseph Clarke
Australian Under 25 Representative. - NSW Under 25 Representative. - Oceania Fours Gold Medallist. - Australian Open Pairs Winner. - 2 times Australian Under 18 Singles Winner. - Australian Junior Singles Winner. - South/West Metro Region Pairs, Triples, Fours Winner. - Launceston Classic Singles Winner.
Bryce Billington
2025/26 Region Fours Winner. - Platinum Pennant Representative. - South/West Region Representative. - State Number 1 Pennant Winner.
Ben Twist
143 caps for Australia - 180 caps for NSW. - Hong Kong Classic Singles and Pairs Gold Medallist. - Asia Pacific Mederka Singles and Fours Gold Medallist. - Multi Nations Gold, Silver, & Bronze Medallist. - Commonwealth Games Triples Silver Medallist. - Australian Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours Winner. - 4 times Australian Open Winner. - State Singes x2, Pairs, Triples x2, Fours x2 Winner.
Warilla Gorillas - Semi Finalist in the Lightning Ridge Super 4's
Luke Jones
On the scene as a junior made immediate wave winnng junior state and national titles and since has continued to do the same. Represneted at state level and won mutliple state titles and grade 1 pennant flags.
Gary Kelly
Current world singles champion is an Australian based Northern Irish international indoor and lawn bowler. He reached a career high ranking of world number 4 in August 2024. Irelands ranked 1 bowler Mulitple Autralian Open Titles, gold medal in pairs at the atlantic bowls championships. Silver and bronze common wealth games Singles and triples winner at the European Bowls Championships Ultimate Bowls Champion 2019
Aaron Teys
International playing achievements: • 2025 Trans Tasman – Overall Team/Overall Men’s Champion • 2024 Trans Tasman – Overall Team/Overall Men’s Champion • 2023 World Bowls Championships – overall men’s team champions • 2023 World Bowls Championships – gold – fours • 2023 World Bowls Championships – silver – pairs • 2023 Multi Nations – gold – singles • 2019 Trans Tasman – Overall Team/Overall Men’s Champion • 2019 Multi-Nations – Overall Team/Overall Men’s Champion • 2019 Multi-Nations – Silver – Triples, Fours • 2019 Asia Pacific Championships – Overall Team/Overall Men’s Champion • 2019 Asia Pacific Championships – Gold – Triples • 2019 Asia Pacific Championships – Gold – Fours
Corey Wedlock
• 2025 Trans Tasman – Overall Team/Overall Men’s Champion • 2024 Trans Tasman – Overall Team/Overall Men’s Champion • 2023 World Bowls Championships – overall men’s team champions • 2023 World Bowls Championships – gold – fours • 2023 World Bowls Championships – gold – triples • 2023 Multi Nations – gold – triples • 2022 Trans Tasman – Overall Team/Overall Men’s Champion • 2019 Trans Tasman – Overall Team/Overall Men’s Champion • 2019 Multi-Nations – Overall Team/Overall Men’s Champion • 2019 Multi-Nations – Silver – Triples, Fours • 2018 Welsh 10 Nations – Gold – Fours • 2018 Welsh 10 Nations – Silver – Triples
Team Yamba - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
Josh Arndell
Josh Arndell played Qld Premier League for Tweed Heads Our 4 players are all selected in the Northern Rivers Rep sides with 3 of them in the open team and Cliffe in the Seniors All 4 players have won or made the Club singles or Pairs Finals All feature heavily in Region events and have made NSW State Championship level in disciplines An up and coming group that have 3 players that made the Black Opal Qtr Finals in 2025 and know the conditions at the Ridge well. All players are Current Club Champs and have won multiple regional titles, making it to state playoffs. Won state pennant flags all four players.
Dave Beaumont
Our 4 players are all selected in the Northern Rivers Rep sides with 3 of them in the open team and Cliffe in the Seniors All 4 players have won or made the Club singles or Pairs Finals All feature heavily in Region events and have made NSW State Championship level in disciplines An up and coming group that have 3 players that made the Black Opal Qtr Finals in 2025 and know the conditions at the Ridge well. All players are Current Club Champs and have won multiple regional titles, making it to state playoffs. Won state pennant flags all four players.
Toby Wallace
Team Yamba Bowls Our 4 players are all selected in the Northern Rivers Rep sides with 3 of them in the open team and Cliffe in the Seniors All 4 players have won or made the Club singles or Pairs Finals All feature heavily in Region events and have made NSW State Championship level in disciplines An up and coming group that have 3 players that made the Black Opal Qtr Finals in 2025 and know the conditions at the Ridge well. All players are Current Club Champs and have won multiple regional titles, making it to state playoffs. Won state pennant flags all four players.
Cliffe Vagg
Our 4 players are all selected in the Northern Rivers Rep sides with 3 of them in the open team and Cliffe in the Seniors All 4 players have won or made the Club singles or Pairs Finals All feature heavily in Region events and have made NSW State Championship level in disciplines An up and coming group that have 3 players that made the Black Opal Qtr Finals in 2025 and know the conditions at the Ridge well. All players are Current Club Champs and have won multiple regional titles, making it to state playoffs. Won state pennant flags all four players.
Club Helensvale Team - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
Jake Rynne
Jake Rynne – Anticipated as one of Queensland's best up and coming juniors, State representative. Highest Achievement: Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship Holder (Tier 2) in lawn bowls. Most recent achievement: Dubbo International Fours Champion 2025.
Mattthew Lucas
Matthew Lucas – An Australian Gold medallist with many national and state titles to go with the list. Currently a highly commended QLD coach. Highest Achievement: Represented Australia. Most recent achievement: 2024 State Triples Champion.
James Webster
James Webster – Marquee QLD player, multiple state titles. QLD premier league representative. Highest Achievement: December 2024 Ultimate Bowls Championship (UBC) – Won Event 3 with the Flem-Ken Colts team. This is also his most recent achievement.
Wade Clayton
Wade Clayton – Highly rated club player at the Hawks. Ranks High in prestigious events as he has won a lot of them. Well known as a consistent and threatening player Highest Achievement: Playing in the top side of Helensvale Bowls Club, multiple club and state titles
Team RSM Inverell - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
Doug Newton
Doug Newton - Current Grade 1 Pennant player - Country NSW Rep - State reserve NSW touring side - Zone Rep - Black Opal winner at Lightning Ridge
Rod Dixon
Rod Dixon - Current Grade 1 Pennant player - Premier League runner up - Grade 1 State flag winner - winner of all previous Zone events - Zone Rep
Dan Stashynsky
Dan Stashynsky - Current Grade 1 Pennant Player - Zone 3 Rep - Black Opal winner at Lightning Ridge • Club Champion in multiple formats
Darren Hungerford
Darren Hungerford - Current Grade 1 Pennant player Zone 3 Rep Previous winner most Zone events State Qualifier multiple years Club Champion
Team Wenty Leagues Magpies - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
JACOB NELSON
Jacob Nelson
Australian Champ of Champ Singles Winner
AO Pairs runner up with Kane
AO Singles Runner up
Qld Champ of Champ Pairs Gold
State Pennant 1’s win
Ally Shield win Qld 2025
CORY DALEY
Cory Daley
State Singles Champion
Alley Shield winner
NSW most improved bowler of the year.
Winner over 50 regional and district titles on the Mid North Coast.
Holder of multiple Mid North Coast Records.
RICK LUCEY
Rick Lucey
Club Championship Winner x 9 - 2020 to 2025
NSW Reserve State Fours Winner - 2021
NSW Rookie Pairs Winner - 2023
NSW Over 40’s State Finalist x 2 - 2024, 2025
Zone Pennant Winner x 5 - 2022, 2023, 2024
State Men’s Grade 2 Pennant Winner - 2023
State Open Grade 1 Pennant Winner - 2024
NSW Open Inter Zone Winner - 2025
Platinum Pennant Player - 2025
KANE NELSON
Kane Nelson
Non-capped international achievements
2025 Trans-Tasman – Overall Team/Overall Development Men’s Champion
2024 World Bowls Junior Indoor Championships – gold – men’s singles
2024 World Bowls Junior Indoor Championships – gold – mixed pairs
2023 Multi Nations – silver – men’s triples
2023 Multi Nations – bronze – men’s fours
National Playing Achievements
2024 Australian Sides Championships – Gold
2025 Australian Open – Silver – Pairs
2024 – Australian Championships – Gold – men’s triples
2024 – Australian Championships – Gold – men’s fours
2024 Australian Sides Championships – silver
2023 Australian Championships – silver – men’s fours
2023 Australian Sides Championships – silver
Team Woonona - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
ROB BAKER
Robert Baker 2024-25 Triples Champion (Woonona) 2020 Fours Champion (Woonona) 2021 Fours Champion (Woonona) 2019 Pairs Champion (Woonona)
PETER BOTT
2023-24 Singles Champion (Woonona) 2024-25 Singles Champion (Woonona) 2022 Pairs Champion (Woonona) 2019 Pairs Champion (Woonona) 2019 Fours Champion (Woonona)
JOHN HILLS - "Skipper"
Current zone 16 representative player. State over 40's runner up 2023-2024 State pairs champion of champion semi-finalist 2022-23 and 2023-24 Zone fours champion Fours champion of champion winner. Played premier league for Engadine Cougars. Major singles champion at 5 different clubs including, Woonona, Corrimal, Thirroul, Huskisson and Dapto Huntley. Major pairs champion at Woonona, Corrimal and Thirroul a total of 7 times. Triples Champion at Woonona, Corrimal, Thirroul and Dapto Citizens a total of 9 times.
STEVE HAINES
Key Achievements 2018 Singles Champion (Woonona) 2020 Fours Champion (Woonona) 2021 Fours Champion (Woonona) Haines remains highly active and competitive. In 2025/26, he partnered with John Hills to win the Bowls NSW Over 40's Pairs State Championship (after taking the Illawarra zone title), representing Woonona at the state finals
Team FORSTER - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
Jason Preston
Number one grade third 3 in a row zone fours 2023-2025. Australian indoor qualifier 2025 3 x Club Singles Winner. Quarter finalist Interzone - Number One Grade Third: Jason is a regular and valued third (the player who bowls third in the team, setting up the skip) in Forster's top-grade pennant sides. He contributes significantly in team events, including state pennant finals. His positioning as "third" highlights his accuracy and tactical setup skills in team play. 3 in a row Zone Fours 2023-2025: Jason has been part of dominant Forster teams that won the Zone 11 Open Fours Championship for three consecutive seasons. In 2023-24, he played with Dominic Riley, Martin (Marty) Gosper, and Shannon White (an all-Forster quartet).
Heath McGuire
Number one grade player. Bourke Classic Pairs Champion last year . Zone Singles 2023 . Zone Pairs 2024 Grade 2 State Pennants 2011 - Number One Grade Player / Grade 1 Pennant Player: Heath is a consistent Grade 1 performer for Forster. He regularly represents the club in top-level pennant competitions and state events. He has been selected in Forster's Grade 1 open sides for Bowls NSW events, often alongside players like Stephen Pell, Sarah Boddington, and Keeden McGuire (as skip). He has also competed in state-level pairs and triples at the Grade 1 or open level. Bourke Classic Pairs Champion (last year): He won the Bourke Classic Pairs event (a notable regional carnival/tournament in western NSW). This is a respected title on the bowls carnival circuit
Wayne Turner
Number one grade player.
Club Singles Champion. Number One Grade Player Grade 1 Pennant Player: Turner is recognized as a top-grade player for Forster Bowling Club. The club has a strong history in higher-grade pennant competitions.
This indicates consistent selection in the club's strongest teams, where he competes at the elite local and regional level. Club Singles Champion: He has won the Club Singles Championship at Forster Bowling Club
Winning the club singles is a significant achievement, as it qualifies players for higher-level events such as Zone or Champion of Club Champions competitions.
Keeden McGuire
Number 1 grade skip Quarter Finalist Champions Champion Singles 2024 Club Singles Winner 2024 and 2025 Zone Singles 2025 - Originally from Dubbo, NSW, McGuire began playing lawn bowls around age 12, encouraged by his father alongside his brothers with multiple siblings competing at junior and zone levels. By his late teens he had moved to the Great Lakes region (Forster/Tuncurry area), took up a greenkeeper's apprenticeship at Forster Bowling Club.
Windsor Wombats - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
Brendan Egan
Brendan Egan- former State player, has won just bout everything on offer. From club and regional titles, Brendan is one of the best in the business in the state. A past representative of lightning Ridge Bowling Club he will be looking to turn back the clock and post some good results at the Super 4s.
Kristian Croker
Kristian Croker, The Welsh wonder, Kristian an International representative from Wales is now one of the big names in the state of Queensland. With Plenty of international titles to his name Kristian has his eye on the ultimate prize on the bowls calendar at present the Super fours. Instrumental in this teams success.
Adam White
Adam White- State representative and premier league extraordinaire. Adam has won multiple titles at club, regional and state level. He Always ranks high in any competition playing against the best on offer. Adam is in stellar form and will not doubt continue that as his steps onto the big stage at the Ridge
Chris Monk
Chris Monk- State Representative and well-known premier league player. Chris was named player of the year in the premier league last season. Multiple titles across the state Chris has proven to be an enforcer wherever he plays. Always consistent in his work Chris provides the X-Factor that makes Windsor a formidable team in this tournament.
Capalaba Comets - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
Andrew Evans
Andrew Evans - winner of a silver medal at the 2025 State Championships in the Men's Triples, has won multiple club and regional titles. Gateway district COC Pairs winner with Alan Hilton. On the rise in the state competitions.
Phil Gray
Phil Gray- Multiple Club and Regional titles, A an all State District Representative and GDBA over 60s Rep player. Loaded with experience.
Darren Kelso
Darren Kelso- Club legend, Multiple club and district titles. Represents the District in the GDBA over 60s team. Key player in this squad with plenty of experience playing against the best in the state.
Alan Hilton
Alan Hilton- Club Champion in every form, a Regional champion winning the COC Pairs with team mate Andrew Evans. Mr Consistent
Carina - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
Graham McCarthy
Graham McCarthy Competes in the Taylor Bowls State Challenge Diamond League Skip District representative Skip Multiple tournament wins Multiple club championship wins , Club legend always up for a challenge. Ranks highly at tournaments
Peter Tsoumbaras
Peter Tsoumbaras Competes in the Taylor Bowls State Challenge Diamond League Skip District and regional representative and champion Has had Multiple tournament wins And club championship wins
Todd Brain - State achievements
2024 (17 y/o) - Queensland Under 18 State Championships – Gold (fours) - Queensland Under 18 State Championships – Gold (triples) - Queensland Under 18 State Championships – Gold (singles) - Queensland Under 18 State Championships – Silver (pairs) 2023 (16 y/o) - Queensland Under 18 State Championships – Gold (pairs) - Queensland Under 18 State Championships – Silver (fours) - Queensland Under 18 State Championships – Bronze (triples) - State District Sides – Cunningham District 2022 (15 y/o) - Queensland Under 18 State Championships – Bronze (pairs)
Brad Piper
Brad Piper Competes in the Taylor Bowls State Challenge A Diamond League Skip 1 x Australian fours 2x state fours 1 x premier league qld winner Multiple tournament wins Multiple club championship wins Brad is well known in the bowls world for his competitive nature and ability to challenge the best in the business. Brad competes inner state representing powerhouse clubs.
NSW Police Bowling Club - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
Kevin Beatty
Winner of multiple Club and Region championships, Mid West Region Representative on both Senior and Open Men's Sides 2026, NSW Police BC State Championship winner, holder of multiple Australian Championship titles, and Mayor of Cabonne Council – Molong NSW.
Matthew Goodwin
Matthew Goodwin (Dubbo City BC): Former President of Bowls NSW, winner of multiple Club, Region, and Zone championships, current Mid-West Region Men's Open Side representative 2026, and Mid West Region Match Committee Chairperson. A familiar face to the north west region will understand the conditions.
Tony Hinton
Tony Hinton (Soldiers Point BC): Current Keno NSW Blues State representative, undefeated at The Nationals Devonport Tasmania, Mattara Singles Champion 2025, Platinum Pennant player, Greater Newcastle Region Senior Men’s Representative 2026, Australian Open Senior Pairs Runner Up 2025, and holder of multiple State and Australian Championship titles for NSW.
Phil O'Reilly
Phil O’Reilly (South Tamworth BC): Club and Region Championship winner, North West Region Open Men's Sides Representative 2026, NSW Police BC State Championship winner, winner of four consecutive Australian Pairs titles, and North West Region Match Committee Chairperson. Well known to lightning Ridge and has had great success over the years competing there. Understands the conditions well.
Club Merrylands - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
Jack McShane
Jack McShane – An absolute star on the rise. Current Australian Jackeroo and NSW State player Jack has won Multiple Australian titles. In 2025 he became the World Indoor Champion. This kid is making waves in every format across the bowls world knocking off some of the worlds best. Jack has won it all and with plenty of the best years in front of him will he become the first SUPER 4s CHAMPION?
Nathan Black
Nathan Black – Nathan Black one of the biggest names currently in Australian Bowls will be lining up for this massive event. Nathan a Australian Jackeroo and SA state player has everything to his name including a World Under 25 champion title. Regional ,State and National titlist he will be a formidable force come April 14th. A new recruit to Team Magic he will be looking to kick of with a bang at his new club.
Heath Lewis
Heath Lewis – National medallist, Multiple State and regional titles. Club legend offers plenty of experience to the team, strong team leader and knows what it takes to play on the big stage. Heath will be a driving force for the Magic at the Super 4s
Shawn Thompson
Shawn Thompson – Australian Champion, Former State player, State Over 40’s multiple state titles. Shawn is well known as a fierce competitor on the biggest stage. Shawn has won it all and now has his eye on the World’s biggest first prize in Bowls.
Kurri Kurri - Lightning Ridge Super 4'ss
Tailor Appleby
Tailor Appleby - Tailor has claimed multiple Club and regional titles already at such a young age. He is a singles and pairs champion and in 2024 won the zone singles championship. Making a name for himself in his region Tailor is ready to take on some of the biggest names and extend that reputation further.
Matt Bilby
Matt Bilby- Up and coming young gun claiming big results with very little experience. Playing at the top for his club under steady direction Matt has made a name for himself for a new player to the sport. Matt has claimed one of the biggest scalps in a tournament becoming a Black Opal Classic champion in 2025. Matt was a driving force behind his teams win last year and handled the conditions well. Shows plenty of promise, star on the rise.
Aaron Appleby
Aaron Appleby - CLUB LEGEND! Multiple Club and regional titles Aaron has played and beaten some of the best around. A Champion of Champions title in 2009 saw him go on to become the Australian Runner-up at the national playoffs. He has state Pairs title to his name with a long list of state qualifying achievements. Aaron well known for his modest but competitive nature will know exactly what it takes to beat the SUPER 4s Best!
Josh Zephyr
Josh Zephyr - Josh holds multiple Club singles and pairs titles and has represented well at regional qualifiers. In 2021 josh rose to the top claiming a Champion of Champions title. A consistent bowler in any format he competes in and rates highly at tournament competitions. Josh will turn heads come April 14th.
East Cessnock Bowling Club - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
Steve Fairfull
Steve Fairfull - Former Australian junior champion, winner of all regional and club events. A well-known competitor in his region for his consistent effort in all formats he is labelled THE CAPTAIN on the green.
Oosh Muncaster
Oosh Muncaster - State champion of champion pairs runner up 2021, state champion of champion pairs winner 2022 , winner of all zone and regional titles, in 2025 Oosh won the Black Opal Classic and was awarded the first ever MVP title. A fantastic upfront draw bowler who sets the game up from the start and knows the conditions well in Lightning Ridge.
Xander Webber
Xander Webber - a star on the rise is Xander Webber already a under 18 nsw rep he has won 2 x junior Australian titles and qualified for regional and state events. Xander has won all at club and regional level. Xander continues to deliver as he climbs his way to the top. ONE TO WATCH!!
Nathan Wise
Nathan Wise - Needs no introduction. Nathan is known national wide as one of the fiercest competitors on the biggest stage. From NSW state titles to winning some of the biggest events on offer in Australia Nathan has dominated in every format and on every level. Now retired from his representative duties he continues to win Multiple Club and regional titles. His latest achievements are taking on new and young players to the game and successfully competing with them at high class events. This will be no different with the side he brings to the Super 4s. A 2-time winner of the Black Opal in Lightning Ridge Nathan will be hard to beat on these greens that he knows well. Nathan says he is up to the challenge and looks forward to playing with his new team taking on the best!
Lightning Ridge Bowling Club Team - Lightning Ridge Super 4's
Stacy Morris
Stacy Morris- in absolute stellar form. Recently skipped top grade for park beach in Coffs Harbour and immediately made his presence known in the region. Has excelled in all formats and is know for his competitive nature. Always in with a chance!!
Jay Morris
Jay Morris- fierce competitor with an aggressive approach to the game. He wastes no time when it comes to making a decision. Is multiple club and regional champion having some impressive results at state playoffs. Played against the best in his junior years.
Darren Richards
Darren Richards- considered a singles guru and can be deadly when leading up front. Has one multiple singles titles and tournaments. A current regional representative for North West Darren brings plenty of experience and knowledge to the team!!
David Webb
David Webb- one of the best lightning Ridge has ever produced. Well known around the region and beyond for his calm and precise bowling. Won multiple regional titles and is a club legend. Champion of champions title to his name with plenty of state playoff experience. Mr consistent!!
