In Episode 58, DJ and Simon are back with another packed edition of What a Load of Bowls covering everything from the emotional to the extraordinary in the world of bowls.

On the competitive front, the boys dive into the Jackaroos’ dominant Test Series win over Scotland, preview the upcoming BPL, and debate what’s next for the national selectors.

Then, a huge announcement out of Lightning Ridge Bowling Club grabs their attention, the jaw-dropping $130,000 Super Fours Tournament that’s set to shake up the bowls scene in 2026.

They also spotlight The Happy Bowler’s incredible rise as a grassroots media presence, discuss how YouTube is changing bowls coverage forever, and have a good laugh along the way.

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