Team D had Kay to make up a full foursome, but were then missing Billy after he suffered an injury. Despite several best email endeavours, no sub could be found, so they were back to three on the night, without penalty. Team A were at full strength.
It may have been because the stones had all been freshly re-ground, but every end of this match featured a large spread of guard stones short of the house, some intentional, others not so much.
Team D scored a two to start with, but the big move came in the second end. Having got a couple of stones counting and guarded, then both John’s stones were requested as guards (plan-A), but unusually ran on and curled behind the guards, to become more counters (plan B). With the effective blockade, despite having the hammer, Jim could not avoid losing a 4.
Next end Dougie produced a fine draw skimming round and behind guards into the centre, which led to a score of two. But that was pegged back the next end, and the game eventually ran out to a 10 – 3 finish.
Rob.
Holyrood Curling Club 