Well done Graham.
I've just had the displeasure of reading a couple of postings by Robert Green, and I believe that your action is in the best interests of bowling in Toowoomba, and for that matter bowling in general.
Mr Green has openly stated on this forum his views on the 'fighting between two centres' in Toowoomba.
This is not a correct account of the situation in Toowoomba. Yes, there are a number of bowlers that have a certain allegiance to one centre or the other, but there is no ongoing fight between centres. I'm sure that when any bowler has a choice of centre (eg. in a capital city), they will have their favourite, and tell all and sundry of the good things with that centre. Well, as everyone is entitled to have his own opinion, so is Mr Green.
But, a few recent facts about Roberts behaviour may enlighten you all to his latest statements.
Robert was chosen in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs team to compete in the ***ociation Challenge at Kingaroy. Prior to the selection process all bowlers were advised that they must attend all training sessions, and compete in 50% of A LEAGUE. Robert was in attendance at only a couple of training sessions, and competed in a 'Phantom League' only playing around 15 games (which was less than the 50% required). The ***ociation sent Robert a letter to 'remind' him of his commitment to the team.
He was allowed to remain in the team, and compete at Kingaroy.
Once at Kingaroy for the tournament, he was left out of the initial team lineup and immediately started to question team management decisions. On day two, after averaging around 145, he became angry with the managers decision to again omit him from the lineup (after a win against the Gold Coast, and a 1000 against Brisbane's awesome 1190). Most managers would leave a player out for the rest of the tournament, but Robert was later included in the lineup at the expense of Bert Moffat, who had averaged 200+ for the day. He proceeded to bowl another 140, and appeared a little lost. Maybe he should have sought ***istance from the team coach.
Robert seems to have his ego and his ability a little mixed up at present.
I think Robert was afforded every possible opportunity to prove himself, and I cannot understand the comments that he has made on this forum.
He has been welcomed at Garden City Lanes as he has claimed he has been at Sunset.
I hope that all bowlers would be welcomed at all centres as the 'sport' needs all we can get in these difficult times.
However, Robert, the sport does not need unsubstantiated comments of this nature, or abusive comments to the moderator of a site that is voluntarily dedicated to the sport. These comments do nothing but cause animosity.
Regards
Barry F
