72 | Gallow Bowls & Beyond – Growing the Game Off the Green
🎙️ Episode 72 - Gallow Bowls & Beyond – Growing the Game Off the Green
Episode 72 of What a Load of Bowls brings a fresh perspective to the game as we’re joined by Dean Rudling - a passionate English bowler who’s making waves off the green.
Dean might not be a household name (yet), but through his work with the Gallow Bowls social media pages and his own venture, Perfect Line Graphics, he’s showing just how powerful modern content can be in growing the sport.
We dive into:
- How Dean turned memes and relatable content into viral bowls engagement
- The stark differences between bowls in the UK vs Australia
- Why social media is the biggest untapped opportunity in the sport
- The problems with traditional formats and how short-form content (like BPL) is changing attention spans
- The reality of coaching, funding, and development pathways
- Why bowls needs more honesty, innovation, and people willing to step up
This is a must-listen for anyone who cares about the future of bowls - whether you're a player, coach, or club administrator.
👉 If you’ve ever thought “bowls needs to change”… this episode is for you.
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