The boys reflect on the Christmas break, coaching plans for the year ahead, and the early build-up to a huge bowls season that includes Commonwealth Games selection, pennants, state championships, and major international events.

The episode opens with a heartfelt tribute to Australian bowls legend Rob Perella, recognising his influence on the modern game and his lasting legacy.

From there, DJ and Simon dive into:

Summerland Pairs results and standout performances

Burnside Pairs and New Zealand Nationals highlights

Mental health in bowls, sparked by online reactions to Ben Twist

World Indoor Championships at Potters – the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable questions

Why bowls struggles to attract younger audiences

What bowls could learn from sports like darts and the BPL

Whether the World Bowls Tour needs a circuit-breaking change

This is a wide-ranging, honest conversation about where bowls has come from and where it needs to go next.

If you love the sport and care about its future, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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