Stags crowned after batting collapse

Division four

Neerim District has staged a truly remarkable comeback to be crowned division four premiers for season 2016/17.

Opting to bat first, the Stags struggled against the new ball - losing both openers for single digit scores.

Davin George (16) gave a typically gritty performance, working with Matthew Ward (14) to bring the visitors back on track.

Tom Parker (26) and Toby Bayne (18) kept the scorers busy before a stunning lower order collapse saw Neerim lose 5-6 to be all out for 118.

Steven McGillivray was the game changer for the Jumping Jacks snaring 5/18 off 11 overs. Nicholas Bagnall chimed in with 2-28.

With 21 overs of play remaining, Jindivick made a positive start despite losing Steven Fricke (10) and Kevin Larkman before the close of play. Resuming at 2-39, Steven McGillivray (30) and Nick Hume (18) looked set to carry the Jumping Jacks to a big win when Jamie Gleeson was brought in to the attack.

Gleeson quickly turned the game around with a fantastic nine over spell that would see him finish with 5-7 as the home side lost an unbelievable 8-15 to be all out for just 73.

WDCA division four premiers after a remarkable comeback are Neerim District. The team includes (back, from left) William Whyte, Davin George, Lachlan Burn, Jamie Gleeson (man of the match), Matt Ward, Marc Tymkin, Cameron Law, Brett Bransgrove, (front,...