Catani continue winning ways
Drouin 56 & 5/69 def by Catani 92 and 106
After getting the job done last week, Catani were unable to get 10 points on the second weekend of their clash against Drouin.
Resuming 36 runs ahead, the ladder leaders once again struggled with the bat, as only Ross Douglas (27) was able to provide an innings of substance as they were all out for 106.
John Perry (5-32), Sam Wyatt (3-18) and Mitch Goodwin (2-28) showed why they are undeniably the stars of the side with another brilliant bowling performance, setting up the chance at a potential rare outright victory.
Instead, Drouin settled for the safe option after an early collapse spurred by Mitch Gregson (3-14), making 5-69 off their 30 overs.
Garfield-Tynong 4/280 def Western Park 6/156
Garfield-Tynong has completed a seemingly inevitable victory over Western Park at home. Defending a monster score of 280, the Titans strangled their opponents for much of the day, ensuring an easy victory.
Only a late order surge from the likes of Tyler McMillan (34), Dale Fawcett (33) and Dave Burn (26) was able to lift the score to 6-156 as Patty Ireland (23*) batted throughout the day. Gerald Shields (2-33) took a couple of early key wickets to set the tone and hand his side an easy victory.
Iona 7/361 def Jindivick 209
Despite chasing a seemingly insurmountable total, Jindivick fought hard in their innings against Iona- with a magnificent century the highlight.
Chasing 362, Jindivick went on the attack, namely, Jordan Smith. Playing in his 200th game, he decided the best course of action was to throw caution to the wind as he dominated the opposing attack on his way to a magnificent 127.
Only James Keogh (30) provided reasonable support as the Jumping Jacks were all out for 209, as the Swamp Tigers lent on another magnificent spell from Wade Haysom (6-61) to get the job done.
Longwarry 247 def Hallora 123
Longwarry continued their terrific form, cruising to victory over Hallora.
Defending 247, the spin of Yashan Samarasinghe (3-18) and Zac Wright (3-40) bamboozled Hallora, who were unable to get solid contributions from any of the top four. Sam Whibley (54) decided to go aerial in a sixladen knock, but he and most of the tail fell to the bowling of Liam MacDonald (3-9) who helped dismiss the away side for just 123.
Longwarry had time to bat in their second innings but may have wished they’d decided to call stumps as they slumped to 4-31, as Whibley took two wickets.