Warragul & Drouin Gazette

Western Park win thrilling division four semi final

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Osseweyer kept Drouin in the hunt despite a parsimonio­us spell from Sam Laffy (3/26 from 14 overs) that kept the match on an even keel.

The Warriors were able to keep their nerve, with Michael Rabl (2/4 from 4.3 overs) and Sam Fennell (1/5 from four overs) combining to wrap up the tail as the Hawks fell agonisingl­y short, having lost their final three wickets for just five runs.

Earlier it was Croft who allowed the Warriors to post a competitiv­e target with an unbeaten 95.

Drouin were on top early, as Osseweyer (2/33) and Nicholas Caddy (3/43) combined with the new ball to reduce Western Park to 4/19.

While Croft found some support in Rod Breeden and Kenny Lindsey, Dean Vincent and Jack McConville took wickets at regular intervals to keep Drouin on top.

Croft found a willing ally in Carroll, who scored a patient 19 from 50 balls in a final wicket stand with Croft that realised 75-runs and boosted the Warriors’ total.

Jindivick advance

Jindivick 199 def Bunyip 113 Jindivick captain Steven Fricke led the way as Jindivick comfortabl­y accounted for Bunyip.

Having watched on as his side fell to 4/51, Fricke combined with Steven McGillivra­y for a partnershi­p of 75 that would allow the Jumping Jacks to post a competitiv­e total.

Daryl Bagnall scored 27 to lead a strong effort from the tail that saw Jindivick post 199.

Scott Squires (3/67) and Ben Stewart (2/44) were the multiple wicket takers for Bunyip.

The Bulls could only manage 113 in reply, with wickets shared for the Jumping Jacks.

Nicholas Bagnall led the way with 3/33, while McGillivra­y and James Maguire each chipped in with two wickets.

Gordon Winstone was also miserly, picking up 1/17 from 12 overs.

 ??  ?? Drouin’s Brad Cross bowls during the division six semi final against Ellinbank.
Drouin’s Brad Cross bowls during the division six semi final against Ellinbank.

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