By John Thomson
On Saturday 4 March two of Lilydale’s members, Glenn Crooke and John Thomson, played in the Eastern Metropolitan Croquet Association Championships (EMCA).
They were played at Ivanhoe Park Croquet Club with all bar one of the EMCA clubs represented.
Glenn was playing in section one and John in section two.
Glenn played an excellent game and his long roqueting (clearing an opponents ball) was a highlight of the game and in the end made all the difference.
Glenn won his division and is the 2023 EMCA division 1 champion.
John had some close games but was able to run the clutch hoops when it mattered and went on to win and is 2023 EMCA division 2 champion.
Both will now go on and represent the EMCA in the Victorian Regional Championships at Victorian Croquet headquarters, Cairnlea.
Good Luck to both of you.
