FIRST-TIME pennant bowlers have debuted for Bridgewater in the club’s first outing in the Goldfields competition.
Bridgewater has entered its second team in the Maryborough-based competition and among new selections on Saturday was veteran Bridgewater footballer Tyler Estrada.
Playing at home in Division Two of the league, Bridgewater lost to Newstead Blue by 86 shots to 32, and failed to win a point as all three rinks fell to their opponents.
The team of Glenn Catto, Helen Fagan, Barry McNaught and Glenn Mangan lost by 35 shots to 13.
George Mabon, Tyler Estrada, Craig Payne and Curtis Mangan were beaten 28-5.
The third rink comprising of Chris Wattie, Peter Gath, Donald Wilson and Ian Clutton got closest to their opponents, losing 23-14.
The defeats see Bridgewater second last on the ladder after the opening round, just ahead of Avoca.
Bridgey will face Talbot next Saturday, which had the bye in round one.
North Central mid-week pennant started on Tuesday.
Defending premiers Wedderburn went down to rivals Charlton.
Wedderburn and Inglewood last week played a practice match.