The region’s 10th and final Victoria Open began on bowling greens across the Goulburn Valley on Friday after a three-year COVID-19 hiatus.
    
                  
                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                
                                                                    
                              
        More than 2000 players are taking part in the event, making it the largest in Victoria Open history.
    
                  
                                                                
                  
                  
                                                                                                                                                                                        
                                            
                              
        The week-long event began with the mixed pairs competition last Friday and will come to a close with finals to be staged this Friday.
    
                  
                                                                                                                                                                                    
                              
        News photographer Megan Fisher got along to East Shepparton Bowls Club on Saturday to capture some of the action from the men’s singles event.
    
                  
                                                                
                  
    
        
            
            
        
        
            
            
                
                                    Keeping track: Alex Marshall.
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                                    Assessing his options: Nev Bowland.
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                                    Delicate release: Alex Marshall.
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                                    Well-balanced: Middle Park Bowls Club’s David Spokes.
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                                    Weighing it up: Barooga’s Mick Crawford.
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                                    Sending it on its way: Daryl Chidley.
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                                    Aiming for precision: Yarrawonga’s Richard Hermassoo.
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                                    Honing in: Deer Park’s Jay Bye-Norris.
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                                    In the zone: Peter Gillin.
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                                    Preparing: Chalambar Bowls Club’s Chris Young.
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                                    Having a shot: Marong Bowling Club’s Wayne Gniel.
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