Matt Blackburn has been announced as Melton’s new coach for the Bowls Victorian weekend pennant season.
The Mustangs announced that Blackburn had been appointed the club’s coach for the next three seasons, locking in some stability at the club.
“A highly rated bowler in the community, Matt brings with him a wealth of bowling experience and knowledge, having played in Premier League and Premier Reserve, as well as being a region representative,” the club said.
“We cannot wait to showcase his talent.”
Blackburn, who is from the Ballarat region, already has a connection at the club with his brother, Todd Blackburn, part of the top side last season.
Both their parents have played a lot of bowls as well.
The Mustangs finished the 2024-25 season in division 1, section 1 in seventh spot in their first season back in that flight.
They are set to drop back down with the bottom two teams usually being relegated. The club’s division 2 side finished bottom and is set for relegation also.
Blackburn replaces Todd Trewarne, who has moved to Deer Park to take on a coaching role. Trewarne had led the club since April 2020.
As well as locking in the new coach, the Mustangs announced the re-signing of one of their key players.
“We are pleased to announce Oscar Jones has signed on as a Mustang for another two years,” the club said.
“We are privileged and excited to have Oscar continuing his journey with us at Melton and we cannot wait for the 2025-26 pennant season.”
Jones was one of the Mustangs skips
The Mustangs finished the 2024-25 season in division 1, section 1 in seventh spot in their first season back in that flight.
They are set to drop back down with the bottom two teams usually being relegated.
Tara Murray
