PORT Fairy Red skipper Jack Miller may be new to his role at the top of his rink but a familiar face is always on hand to lend advice.
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Jack is into the third year of his "skippership".
His second player, Ray, is also his brother.
"He does what he's told," Jack joked.
"But I'm very lucky to have him, I'm learning a lot."
Jack and Ray are two of 13 Miller children, most of which were born on a farm in Southern Cross.
Second-born Ray is enjoying helping his younger brother find his feet as a skipper.
"He's still got a lot to learn," Ray said.
"As far as knowing the tricks, I'm still at the top of the tree."
While Jack is 10 years younger than Ray, the duo share similar sporting interests.
Both played football for Port Fairy, Jack as a ruckman and Ray in the back pocket.
They are also both loyal Richmond supporters.
When Ray went to live in Melbourne, he played for Burwood United.
"That was the only way I was going to wear Richmond colours," he said.
Jack also used to be handy with the golf club.
He has managed two hole-in-ones at the Port Fairy Golf Course.
He joined the local bowls club in 1982.
"It's like most bowls clubs," Jack said.
"It's a friendly place and it's a pleasure to bowl here."
Port Fairy Red travels to Timboon Gold today.
The visitors had a difficult start to the Western District Bowls Association with a loss against Warrnambool Gold.
But Red recovered against Terang Green last weekend.
"I don't know a lot about Timboon but I expect it to be a tight game," Jack said.
Jack and Ray will be joined by Peter Grenfell and Lyle Allan in their rink.
The Millers' encounter may be overshadowed by the grand final rematch between reigning premier Warrnambool Gold and runner-up City Memorial Red.
In other matches, Dennington Red hosts Warrnambool Blue, Terang Green welcomes Dennington White and City Memorial Gold confronts Mortlake Blue.
