Division 1

Ellinbank (5-50) vs. Buln Buln: Brent Eastwell’s stellar season continued on Saturday, with his three-wicket haul helping to well and truly put Buln in the box-seat before play was abandoned due to inclement weather.

Ellinbank had elected to bat after winning the toss but may well have rued that decision at the close of play, with the Eagles top and middle order failing to adjust to the disciplined approach of the Buln bowlers.

Ricky McKerrow (1-15 from 9.1) and Jackson Noonan (1-16 off seven) made inroads with the new-ball, removing Troy Ferguson for four and Farthing for six, and Eastwell continued to apply the pressure; removing Michael Masterson (six), Daniel Pandolfo (18) and Nick Fairbank (two) to have Ellinbank reeling at 5-50.

With just five wickets to claim, Buln will no doubt be confident of quickly wrapping up victory next Saturday.

Hopes fade for Hawks

Hallora (3-94) vs. Drouin: Drouin’s hopes of a late charge into the top four are fading fast after a rain-interrupted weekend made it difficult to a result being forced next Saturday – with Hallora steadily making their way to 3-94 before play was curtailed after 39.2 overs.

Keen to make the most of the overcast conditions, the Hawks elected to bowl after winning the toss, and thanks to Simon Gardiner and Jack Lucas found early success. Gardiner was able to find the edge of Fraser Duncan’s bat to send him back to the pavilion having made just four, and Jack