After last year's defeat by Terry Crawford in the first match by the odd shot, Shane new he had to have his A Game to defeat him again. Crawford went on to win the title last year and admitted that Shane was his toughest match.

 

This match was one of the games of the day. With three ends to go Shane was leading 7-6, when Crawford sunk the jack to a foot. It looked a certain one but Shane played the bowl of the day to sink a toucher right on top of the jack. Shane then dropped two to go into the last end 8-8. Crawford ran at the jack and burned it. Crawford ran again but hit the stick. Playing the last bowl their was 3 against him but he drew onto the jack for the victory.

This ended up being Shanes only tough game of the day, destroying all that came before him and reached the final with ease.

Shane joined an illustrious crew that reached the final of the junior singles from Oriel; Gerry McCabe, Diarmuid McMahon, Conor Mackin and now Shane Hand and victory for Shane would mean that he would be the youngest ever Junior Champion.

One thing is for sure he is an unbeleavable talent and we are very proud he is from Oriel. Best wishes in the Final Shane and bring it home.

 

Nice Comments:

Well done to Shane Hand from oriel in reaching the final, great acheivement at 12 years of age, but hey wat a talent he is, played alot of big bowls, all the best in final kido.
Terry Crawford

 

Oriel have a talented player in the juniors Shane Hand who was in great form yesterday. 12 years old and already in the finals.

Martin McCaan

 

Hes a superstar lad

John Quinn

 

What a talent. I cannot beleave hes only 12.

Leigh Harrison