Episode 61 of What a Load of Bowls is a special one - DJ sits down with Mark Casey OAM, one of the inaugural inductees into the World Bowls Hall of Fame.

From his early days as a five-year-old rolling bowls with 80-year-olds at Moonee Ponds, to representing three states (Victoria, Queensland & New South Wales) and winning Commonwealth and World Championship golds, Mark shares the full story behind his remarkable career.

They discuss:

His surprise call from Brett O’Riley telling him he’d been inducted into the Hall of Fame

The early days learning under Kelvin Kerkow and the South Tweed greats

Building success at Helensvale alongside Wilkie, Rice, and Clark

The creation of the UBC and what’s next for the sport

His transition from player to administrator at Deer Park Bowls Club

Plus DJ and Simon preview the World Bowls Series Finals, announce their upcoming first-ever in-person podcast recording, and tease a cheeky on-green challenge between TBA Targets and Barry Lester’s Bowls Bumper.

🎧 A must-listen episode packed with stories, laughs, and insight from one of bowls’ most decorated players.

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