Lilydale croquet’s disappointing loss

Ray Ogle joined the Lilydale Croquet Club in the third round of the Autumn Shield competition. Pictures: SUPPLIED.

By Murray Howlett

The third round of the Metro Golf Croquet Autumn Shield was played at Ringwood on Thursday 17 March.

Mornington Blue defeated Lilydale five games to one with the hoop score 41 to 27.

Although a disappointing result the team was pleased to welcome a new team member in Ray Ogle to the side.

Other players representing Lilydale were Craig McCracken and Murray Howlett.

After three rounds Lilydale is seventh on the ladder. Next weeks game is against Mornington White at Ringwood.