The 75-year-old great grandmother, fifth last week, used her handicap allowance to place third in week three of the nine-week tournament. Conrad Lister, Cathee Tumbridge, Michael Lambe and Loderick Holder were other new stars in this week's action.

More than $3,200 was paid out in prizes as the maximum 112 bowlers took part.

To date, 138 different bowlers have competed in their attempt to qualify for the finals.