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Inter County Match against West Barns 2011 - Team Profile

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Colin Banks
The Machine
Singles
Henselite Super-Grip Size 4
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2010
2010
2010
2010
2010

Known for his meticulous and methodical approach on the green, The Machine will be hoping that wife Angela packs his daily supply of bananas for the trip south.  Will be appearing for the first time in his career on a bowling green wearing a collared shirt (ironed). 

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Gary Cruickshank
The Hacker
Pairs, Lead
Taylor Vector VS Size 4
5
2007
2005
2007
2008
2006
The Hacker - aptly named due to his scything tight raking shots - never been known to hit the target yet. Hopefully his drawing is far less reckless at West Barns.  If the truth be told, he's only in the pairs to teach his skip how to draw.  Reached his peak now, no titles since 2008!

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Steve Wilson
The Analyst
Pairs, Skip
Almark Commanders Size 4
2
2008
2007, 2008, 2009
2007
2006, 2007
Often claims to be the SECOND best player to hail from the mighty Insch Bowling Club - although Graham Alexander will have something to say about that.  Will need to put his raking ability to full use at West Barns - to chap all the Hackers short stuff up.  15th of May will probably be The Analysts hardest days work in a long time - a good excuse for another Monday off!

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The Hammer
Triples, Lead
Taylor Aces Size 4
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2009
2009, 2010
2009
If Willie Wood thought he'd seen firing at the Commonwealth Games from Phil Skoglund, then wait til he see's The Hammer!  Mind you Andrew will probably not be unleashing his famous weapon too often as he's playing at lead.  Wait a minute - its never stopped him before!

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Bruce Middleton
The Silver Phox
Triples, Second
Henselite Classic Size 4
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2001, 2004, 2005, 2009
2002, 2003, 2004
2010
2004
2005
The Silver Phox - quite simply one of the North Easts most respected bowlers and a true Inverurie Bowling Club legend.  Try to outwit The Phox in a tactical battle at your peril, this man will grind you into submission.  Nae bad at dancing as well!

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Graeme Thomson
The Bull
Triples, Skip
Henselite Super-Grip Size 12
7
2001
2009
1996, 2001, 2003
1990
DO NOT MESS WITH THE BULL!!  He is massive - and will not think twice about taking you by the scruff of the neck and pinning you against the wall at Garioch Indoor!  He can bowl a bit as well, and possesses a deadly powerful drive - which has also been passed on to his not so accurate son, The Hammer.

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Jason Banks
Ice Man
Fours, Lead
Henselite Tiger Size 4
10
2010
As you can see from the photo, this is the Inverurie Bowling Club baby of the team.  Ice Man has won nearly everything there is to win indoor already - and he's not even 16 yet!  Big J wouldn't say boo to a Goose, mind you, he'd never get near him on the green anyway!  What a cute wee lad - hope he doesn't turn out like The Machine!!

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Bruce Stewart
The Planner
Fours, Second
Taylor Aces SIZE 2!!!!!
6
2009, 2010
The Planner is a relative new comer to outdoor bowling, having switched from the all action sport of Marbles.  Unfortunately, he's still using the same size of balls.  What a wifie! Hopefully the rinks will have an easy win as the West Barns lads will be too busy laughing at the size of Brucie's bools! 

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Barry Middleton
The Mallet
Fours, Third
Henselite Classic Deluxe Size 4
8
2007, 2008, 2009
1988
The Mallet is Inverurie Bowling Clubs import from the Northern Counties.  After several large red wines, he will gladly tell you all about the numerous times he was been crowned Northern Counties Singles Champion.  Every team needs an OAP - in Inverurie's case - Old Age Pin Up Boy!

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John Thorley
Stinger
Fours, Skip
Taylor Legacy Size 5
A lowly 24!
2008
Stinger is still recovering from a dreadful season last year, which saw his ranking plummet to a lowly 24.  This is currently under review after his official complaint to the match committee was upheld - he has proposed his ranking should be promoted to at least 2 on the grounds of him reaching 57 semi finals in the past 5 seasons.  Hopefully Stinger will achieve his first ever toucher at West Barns- it would be the highlight of his career

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Gary Macdonald
Gale Force
Reserve/Team Mascot
Henselite Championship Size 5
14
2008
Inverurie Bowling Club is proud to have the worlds fastest bowler, Gale Force Gary as a member.  His incredible vocabulary skills have rightly earned him this title for 27 years in a row now - his bowling delivery is rather fast as well.  Should his services be called upon at West Barns, rest he assured he will give his all at yapping Wood, Kennedy et al off the green!