Our Dandenong Club Pulse team for the VBL in 2024 was announced on May 21.
How’s this for a lineup! The The Dandenong Club Pulse will be taking to the VBL greens with their eye on the prize…Great to see the inclusion of home team players Nics and new DC member Sammy, along with Kris and Clark. Matty Ellul returns after being part of the original DC Pulse VBL team, and big gun Gary only adds to an already strong local crew.
Gary Kelly
Originally from Northern Ireland, our marquee player has been an integral part of our BPL and UBC teams. He brings a wealth of experience and skill to the team. He has multiple Commonwealth Games medals to his credit and is the current BPL’s Most Valuable Player. Gazza is currently ranked the number one overseas player playing in Australia
Matt Ellul
Matt, who was recruited from the Altona Bowls Club specifically for this event, has an impressive track record. Not just around the Victorian bowls scene, but he has played state bowls and the Bowls Premier League (BPL) for Perth. He was part of our team that played in the first VBL in 2022, where he played singles and skipped the triples.
Sam Atkinson
The current Australian Indoor Champion, Sam adds a seriously competitive edge to our lineup, having just returned from Europe, where she won the World Champion of Champion Pairs with Ray Pearse and was a semi-finalist in the singles event. She has signed for Clubs pennant season this year and is expected to make a big impact.
Kris Paine
A key player with notable achievements, including being a State singles Champion of Champions runner-up. Kris is a bowler with big ambitions, is cool in a crisis and knows how to win. He was a part of the Club’s 2023 VBL squad.
Clark Wilson
Another valuable member, Clark has come a long way in a hurry. He is relatively new to bowls but has already been part of the Club representative teams at Warilla and Broadbeach. He has a big reputation as an unflappable front-end gun.
Nics McKenzie
An integral part of our team, known for her impressive record at the state level and exceptional front-end performances. She’s employed at the Club, and a regular at pointy end of the state titles.
