Lilydale croquet loses to 2021 finals competitor

Lilydale croquet had a disappointing loss against Sandringham. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS. 272040_02

By Murray Howlett

The seventh round of the Metro Golf Croquet Autumn Shield was played at Ringwood on Thursday 21 April.

Lilydale was defeated by Sandringham in another closely fought match. Sandringham were very happy to win the game having been defeated by Lilydale in last season’s final.

The games were 4 to 2 in Sandringham’s favour and the hoops 39 to 32. The players representing Lilydale were Colleen Howlett, Glenn Crook, Craig McCracken and Murray Howlett.

The next match is against Monash on the 28 April.