Webbcona’s top sides are at the cusp of boom or bust at the business end of Ballarat’s division one and premier bowls pennant.

In premier division, the club sits eighth on the ladder and 19 points out from the four. The most it can collect from tomorrow’s match against Victoria is 18 points

“If we lose one our season’s finished,” said Kinniburgh.

“We’ve had a good couple of weeks so hopefully we’ll carry that on.”

Division one also has Webbcona playing Victoria, but with the home advantage.

If they can win the match, they’re right in the race.

One of the club’s newest selectors and a third in its premier side, Kinniburgh knows the pressure is on – but he’s not complaining.

Kinniburgh put his hand up for the job at the start of the season.

He stood down from skipper to third to focus on the new role and is enjoying the extra responsibility.

“I thought it’s about time I did a little bit to help the club any way I can,” Kinniburgh said.

“I just love the game.

“We just try and do the best we can for the club.”

For Kinniburgh, the club has been like a second home.

His grandparents were members and in 1994-95, his father was president.

Following in his family’s footsteps, Kinniburgh joined for one season as a teenager in 1994-95.

Then, after a social night of bowls with a mate in 2007, he became hooked again.

He has gone on to be a runner-up in Webbcona’s club championship and an indoor club champion.

This year, Kinniburgh was also selected to play for Central Victoria in state championships.

He currently plays as a third in Brett Mahoney’s rink.

Webbcona finished second on the ladder in 2010-11 but has struggled this season to secure crucial matches.

“We won all the close games last year,” Kinniburgh said.

“This year we’ve been in the contest then we’ve had little bad patches.

“Everyone has stuck together and that’s gone our way.”

A late surge has seen the past two matches against Geelong heavy hitters go the way of the Wendouree club.

“If we play like the last two weeks we’re confident we can keep our season alive,” Kinniburgh said.