20/08/2026
Check out DjDil - WALOB talking about our new facility on The Bowls Academy’s podcast What a Load of Bowls!
It’s coming along nicely!
🎙️ WALOB EPISODE 81 IS LIVE!
Listen Now... https://open.spotify.com/episode/7aWG3Dl18SUqXZrADe5k1o?si=af6059247b3f4610
Bowls clubs around the country are investing huge amounts into new greens, covered facilities, lighting and club upgrades…
But are we investing enough into the actual bowlers?
That becomes one of the big conversations on Episode 81 after DJ gives us an update on the massive redevelopment taking shape at Maitland City.
We discuss what clubs could be doing around structured coaching, purposeful practice, player-development programs and simply understanding what individual bowlers actually want to achieve from their game.
But there's plenty happening Around the Greens first 👇
🟢 NSW v Victoria Test Series
🟢 Australian Indoor Championships
🟢 Ben Twist takes the men's title
🟢 Another Australian Indoor crown for Kelsey Cottrell
🟢 World Champion of Champions heading to Club Barham
🟢 Queensland Premier League moves to FOUR rinks
🟢 Some seriously stacked QPL teams
🟢 Maitland City's huge MakMax redevelopment
And we finish with a good debate from the UK…
💷 Should you have to PAY to watch a bowls livestream?
Bowls England is charging to stream its National Finals after losing its previous livestream sponsorship.
Fair enough to cover production costs?
Or should we be doing everything possible to get MORE eyes on our sport?
🎧 Episode 81 of What a Load of Bowls is out now.
Have a listen and tell us what you think particularly on the two big questions:
Are clubs investing enough in player development?
And…
Would you pay to watch a bowls livestream?
