Sturt has received a significant boost ahead of the new pennant season, with highly accomplished bowlers Rachel Krebbekx and Dan Flanagan joining the club.
Both come to Sturt from Adelaide Bowling Club with extensive Premier Grade experience, while Rachel is also a current member of the South Australian women’s side.
On 20 September 2026, Richard Weeks warmly welcomed Rachel and Dan and outlined the experience, ability and character they will bring to Sturt.
Statement by Richard Weeks, Director of Bowls, SBC
Dear Fellow Members,
Sturt Bowling Club is thrilled to welcome two highly credentialed bowlers to our club.
Many of you will have already met Rachel Krebbekx and Dan Flanagan, and if not, no doubt you will soon.
I have complete confidence they will both fit seamlessly into our club, will enjoy our friendly, positive and inclusive culture, and will contribute significantly to our future success on the greens.
Both Rachel and Dan come to us from Adelaide Bowling Club, where they have enjoyed considerable personal and team success.
Both have considerable Premier Grade experience and bring high level bowling skills to our club.
Dan has experience playing high level lawn bowls in both NSW and SA.
He was a member of Adelaide's premier grade winning side in 2024/5, and was a stalwart of that same side in 2025/6.
He has already made a big impression on the greens at Sturt.
Rachel is a current member of the SA Women's side and is also the skip of the reigning SA State Women's Fours champions.
Rachel will be heading to Perth in October to represent SA in the National Sides Championships, and immediately following this will be skipping her Fours team in the National Championships.
It is worth noting that in the National Championships Rachel will be wearing the Sturt Bowling Club uniform and undoubtedly will represent the club with great distinction.
Both these events will be live streamed on the Bowls Australia Facebook and YouTube channels - hopefully Rachel will be seen on the streams in at least one of her matches. Members will be advised how to access the streams closer to the time.
Please join me in welcoming both Rachel and Dan to the club.
We are very fortunate to have such high-quality people and bowlers at our club.