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Crown Green Handicap

Robbie Franklin

Team: West Kirby VictoriaDivision: League 1Last updated: 10/24/2026

Rating

993

Current Handicap

6
Honours
Season:

72

Matches Played

44

Wins

28

Losses

61%

Win Rate

8.0

Avg Win Margin

8.4

Avg Loss Margin

28-8

Home Record

16-20

Away Record

63%

Handicap Confidence

Moderately Reliable
31 / 39 matches for full confidence· Last recorded match: 8/14/2026

A solid recent sample: 31 of 39 matches needed for full confidence in the 2024, 2025, 2026 window. The handicap is settling and now moves mainly with form.

Milestones

Career

No career milestones yet — keep bowling!

Next goal: 50 Wins44/50
✦SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

No season milestones recorded yet.

Handicap Trend

All Time · 72 matches

+6 Rising
Win on the night Loss on the nightLower handicap = stronger player

The line re-checks the handicap after every match — from results, winning and losing margins, the strength of who was played, and home or away. Each dot is the number that applied going into the next game.

21 May30 Jul29 Apr1 Jul7 Jul24 Jun9 May4 Jul14 Aug-12510

Gives 6 more chalks than at the start of this period.

Started0
Lowest0
Current6
Win Percentage(40%)
52%
score+0.03→contribution+0.01
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
8.5
score+0.08→contribution+0.02
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
9.2
score-0.20→contribution-0.03
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
45%
score-0.10→contribution-0.01
Opponent Strength(10%)
1013
score+0.03→contribution+0.00
Weighted Score-0.003
Sample Size Confidence
63%(31/39 matches)
Rating999 → shrunk 999→ adjusted 989
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)999
Recency Blend40% (31 recent matches)
Final Rating993
Handicap
6

Formula: Rating = 1000 + (weighted score × 500). Each factor is normalized to −1…+1, multiplied by its weight, then summed. Window: factors are computed from the Handicap Calculation Years only (2024, 2025, 2026), excluding walkovers — the same window the official recalculation uses. Bayesian shrinkage: the raw rating is pulled toward 1000 by confidence (window matches ÷ 39, an adaptive threshold set by the last recalculation). Offsets: division and B/C/D team offsets are then applied, weighted by where each window match was played. Recency blend: the calculation years are re-weighted at up to 40% by match volume. Players with a long career but fewer than 5 window matches fall back to their full career record. Rating maps to handicap 0–15 (lower = stronger) via the league's spread multiplier.

League

44W28L72 matches·61.1% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Heswall RBL2021–2025League 1, League 249311863.3%
West Kirby Victoria2018–2026League 12112957.1%
Heswall RBL B2025League 221150%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
8/14/2026Dave CrostonA13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 1
8/7/2026Barbara McburneyH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
5/8/2026Jon EllisH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
4/20/2026Ian MuskettA17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
8/15/2025Andy OpenshawH20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 1
8/11/2025Alec BaileyA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 1
8/4/2025Geoff LynchH10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
7/25/2025Gaynor GreenfieldA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 1
7/11/2025Matt GilmoreH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
7/4/2025Ellie WoodH21-4WIN+17LeagueLeague 1
6/30/2025Bob HodgsonA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
6/13/2025Iain HutchinsonA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 1
6/9/2025Nigel SmithH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
6/6/2025David GilmoreA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 1
5/30/2025Christian TitherH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
5/23/2025Neil SherbrookeA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
5/16/2025James WhalleyH7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 1
5/9/2025Josh BuntingA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 1
5/2/2025Liam HowardA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 2
4/25/2025Mark ObrienH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 2
7/26/2024Steve RichardsonH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 1
7/19/2024Alan SmithA21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
7/15/2024Brian SomervilleH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
7/12/2024Lee BrocklebankA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
7/5/2024Ian JonesH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
6/28/2024Anthony CarlsonA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 1
6/24/2024Mally AndrewsH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 1
6/14/2024Robin MayA2-21LOSS-19LeagueLeague 1
6/7/2024Paul JohnsonA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 1
5/24/2024Nigel BreenH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
5/17/2024Paul RobertsA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 1
8/4/2023Steve CrightonA21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 2
7/24/2023Lynn MountfordH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 2
7/21/2023Jean TaggartA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 2
7/17/2023vs Gladstone BH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 2
7/7/2023Finlay HormbreyA21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 2
7/3/2023vs KendalH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 2
6/30/2023David PickinA21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 2
6/23/2023vs New Brighton Quarry Vikings CH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 2
6/16/2023Margie RatcliffA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 2
8/19/2022Mally AndrewsA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 1
8/12/2022John SherlockH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
7/8/2022Brian PinderH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
7/1/2022Graham WalkerA21-12WIN+9LeagueLeague 1
6/24/2022Jamie BoxA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
6/17/2022Josh BuntingH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
6/10/2022Karl SherbrookeH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
5/27/2022Richie FinchH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 1
5/20/2022Darren HankinA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 1
5/13/2022Ryan KearneyH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 1
5/6/2022Vic AlcockA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 1
4/29/2022Ian HazlehurstH21-15WIN+6LeagueLeague 1
4/22/2022Steve TelfordA21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
8/16/2021Lee BrocklebankH21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 1
8/13/2021Nick Burridge JnrA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 1
7/26/2019Graham BuntingA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 1
7/22/2019Zoe StrattonH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 1
8/6/2018Mike WhalleyH13-21LOSS-8LeagueLeague 1
8/3/2018Les HignettA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 1
8/1/2018Tony RatcliffeH17-21LOSS-4LeagueLeague 1
7/30/2018Peter McgheeH21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 1
7/27/2018Brian PinderH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 1
7/13/2018Geoff DewhurstA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 1
7/2/2018Mike PillingH21-2WIN+19LeagueLeague 1
6/29/2018Jordan McelnayA21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 1
6/15/2018Jon EllisH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 1
6/11/2018Steve TelfordA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
6/8/2018Dave RowlandH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 1
6/1/2018# Tony MccolganA21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 1
5/21/2018Peter McgregorH21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 1
5/18/2018Bill AstlesA18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 1
5/4/2018Chris BartonA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 1
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl4 games · 3W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundGary ConwellNew Brighton Quarry Vikings B21-6WINWON
20183 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundStephen BurkePort Sunlight Village & Works B21-10WINWON
Quarters RoundElliot Potter *Hoylake Central & Melrose21-17WINWON
Semi Final RoundNeil Turner **New Brighton Quarry Vikings11-21LOSSLOST
1 Cup Title Won
Stott Cup 2023· Heswall RBL
Stott Cup3 games · 3W 1×
20252 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundDave GarlickManor Road B21-9WINWON
Quarters RoundGary HughesTixall B21-12WINLOST
2023 Winner1 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Final RoundStephen BibbyCammell Laird21-17WINWON
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup9 games · 4W
20253 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundHanna LusseyHeswall RBL B21-16WINWON
Quarters RoundJohn GomersallUpton Victory Hall B21-7WINWON
Semi Final RoundWayne McdermottWest Kirby Victoria14-21LOSSWON
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundGary DonaldsonAlbany13-21LOSSLOST
20222 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundRay WhartonSea Dog21-11WINWON
Round of 16 RoundSteve LyonsManor Road B21-9WINLOST
20191 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Semi Final RoundPaul WilliamsUpton Victory Hall16-21LOSSWON
20182 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundMatty GilmoreTixall15-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundBrian PinderOxton Conservative Club15-21LOSSWON
Frank Hurst Trophy4 games · 4W
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundMike McgeeUpton Victory Hall21-8WINLOST
20242 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundCarl WoodmanBebington Park21-2WINWON
Quarters RoundPaul NelsonNaval Club21-12WINLOST
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundJoan DewhurstNew Brighton Quarry Vikings B21-8WINWON
Sansom Cup4 games · 2W
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundGeoff LynchManor Road21-13WINLOST
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundNick Burridge JnrGladstone21-14WINLOST
20191 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Semi Final RoundJames MotleyGladstone15-21LOSSWON
20181 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundSteve CrightonCammell Laird15-21LOSSLOST
Graham White Cup1 games · 1W
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundDaniel JeffriesGladstone B21-15WINLOST

Current Streak

1losses

In a slump

Longest Win Run

6

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

6

Career worst losing streak

Last 540% win rate
LWWLL
Last 1060% win rate↓ declining
LWWLLWLWWW
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Jon Ellis202100%5/8/2026
Josh Bunting11250%5/9/2025
Lee Brocklebank202100%7/12/2024
Mally Andrews11250%6/24/2024
Brian Pinder202100%7/8/2022
Steve Telford11250%4/22/2022
Dave Croston0110%8/14/2026
Barbara Mcburney101100%8/7/2026
Ian Muskett0110%4/20/2026
Andy Openshaw0110%8/15/2025
Biggest Win
Mike Pilling (+19)7/2/2018
Heaviest Defeat
Robin May (-19)6/14/2024
Best Season
202269% · 13 matches
Worst Season
202544% · 16 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
64% → 58%declining
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
98367 known · 5 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
11-1542% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
29-1271% win rate

By Division

League 135-26 (57%)
League 29-2 (82%)
League 157.4%
35W·26L·61 played
League 281.8%
9W·2L·11 played

Debut

May 4, 2018

Latest

Aug 14, 2026

Seasons Active

8 (8.3 yr span)

Matches / Season

9.0 (72 total)

Seasons

20182019202120222023202420252026