Local curler Robin Brydone reflects on fine margins after Perth Masters final defeat against Team Mouat

Fair City curlers Robin Brydone and Duncan McFadzean were inches from lifting the prestigious Perth Masters crown on Sunday.

They made the final with Team Whyte - following an unbeaten run - before losing 4-3 after an extra end to Olympic silver medallists Team Mouat in front of a crowd on the edge of their seats.

Brydone was clearly disappointed not to take top honours on home soil but had words of praise for the opposition skip Bruce Mouat.

“It was a good week to go undefeated en route to the final,” Brydone explained to the PA.

“In the final, we were a couple of unbelievable shots from Bruce away from winning it.

“It is tough to take at the minute but there is an important one in February [Scottish Championships] so hopefully we can get that one over the line.”

Team Whyte, which also comprises skip Ross Whyte and Euan Kyle, are no strangers to facing off against Team Mouat.

“That was probably one of the best games we’ve played against Team Mouat,” Brydone added.

“Those guys played pretty well too and, the standard this is at, a couple of half shots here and there are going to cost you. It was again fine margins.

“Our performances this season have been unbelievable and this is the best we’ve played ever. We’ve taken a lot of confidence but we still have a lot to tick off in terms of wins.”

Former Perth High student Brydone loved competing at his home rink - and in front of so many familiar faces.

“There was a massive crowd and I had a lot of family and friends in who don’t normally watch curling,” he said.

“To have them watching while playing on home ice - and making my first Perth Masters final after watching it as a young lad - was pretty cool.

“It would have been nice to get the win but it was still a great