By Murray Howlett
As the only croquet club in the Yarra Ranges, Lilydale has been representing the area with a fighting spirit.
The Lilydale Croquet Club has taken a second round loss under its wing after a close game out in Kew last week.
The second round of the Metro Golf Croquet Autumn Shield was played at Kew’s home court on Thursday 10 March.
Although Kew defeated Lilydale four games to two, all games were closely fought with the hoop score 36 to 34.
The play of the day went to Glenn Crook with a three metre jump shot. Other players representing Lilydale were Murray Howlett, Colleen Howlett and Alan Jones.
After two rounds Lilydale is fourth on the ladder and will play against Mornington on Thursday 17 March.
