He's a staple at the Bowral Bowling Club.
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Adored by his mates and respected for his game, lawn bowls skipper, Mick Spong enjoys a good game of bowls and loves the competition.
Like the rest of the Highlands sportspeople, Spong is isolated and can't get out there playing the game he loves.
"It's a bit boring," Spong said.
"But this looks like it will be carrying on for a while, but I'm going to use this down time to relax.
While losing one green he loves playing on, Spong has replaced that with another type of greenery.
"With this lost time on the green, I'm working all around the home," Spong said.
"It's keeping me very busy. I'm keeping fit by doing a lot of concreting."
It's not just the game of bowls Spong misses. There's an excellent social circle at Bowral Bowling Club and like all the other members of the club, Mick is missing his mates.
"I can't wait to catch up with friends and socialise,"
"After all this coronavirus business blows over, it will be worth it."
Growing up Spong looked up to a player that was much more physical on the field then what he's used to seeing at the bowl's club.
"I really looked up to rugby league player bob Fulton," Spong said.
"His natural ability on the playing field, he was mind blowing as a player. And his possessions of the football were excellent to watch.
"I also like former lawn bowls state player John Kelly.
"He won the state player of the year three years in a row. An excellent player to watch."