Liam McNally
A Melton eight-ball pool league travelled to Western Victoria to compete against some of the best pool players in the country, and took home two podium positions.
The Melton 8-ball league sent two teams of seven players to the 2023 Wimmera Friendly 8 Ball Invitational on January 14 and 15.
Their division four team, Melton Explosion finished second, while the division five team, Melton Sharks took out the top spot on the day.
Melton Explosion received a $400 dollar prize for their efforts, while Melton Sharks took home $900 for first place.
League president Dale Spinner was the Melton league’s star of the day, winning seven of his eight games.
Melton Explosion player Peter Auld said the Melton league got an “excellent” result competing against around 340 players, including multiple Australian champions.
“We virtually Took half our league up there.. it was pretty nerve racking actually, playing a lot of players, and a lot of them were a lot better than us, but we rose to the occasion,” he said.
“We were stoked because we’re a very small league, and to win one division and get runner up in the other one was a very good effort.
“It was a fantastic weekend.”
The Melton 8-ball League normally play out of Xplosions Bar and Bowl in Bakery Square Melton on Wednesday nights, and are currently seeking more players to sign up for their upcoming season, which begins February 8.
Mr Auld said players can sign up for $30 for a season or $40 for a year, which includes a summer and winter season.
“We’d love to grow [the league] and get a few more teams,” he said.
Players interested in joining should contact Peter Auld.
Details: 0412 102 375
