There is only one win separating first and seventh in a very even competition so far.
Kyabram Fire Brigade picked up a valuable 36-run victory over Colbinabbin.
Lachlan Carver’s (51) half-century helped the Flames to a decent total of 7-171.
In the Ducks’ innings, Ryan O’Keefe (38) was one of few to show resistance as the Fire Brigade attack rolled the opposition for 135, led by Nick Smart’s 3-14.
Bamawm-Lockington United posted a big total of 9-245, far beyond Elmore’s reach.
A 122-run opening stand set the tone, with Adrian Flett going on to make 53, and Josh Cairns a brilliant 107 from 110.
Elmore could only manage 123 in reply.
Bill Williams Murray B-grade Shield
Rochester’s tail wagged to get it over the line against Moama.
Chasing 155, Rochy was 8-94 before numbers nine and ten, Samuel Byrnes (47 not out) and Will Broucek (18 not out) linked up to lead their side to the two-wicket win.
Earlier, Tony Orton made 40 for Moama, while Rochester’s Max Nichols took 4-17.
Gus Underwood C-grade Shield
Rochester’s Leigh Hartshorne and Ryan Murphy didn’t need assistance to chase down the Stanhope target of 97.
Hartshorne made 63 and Murphy 34 as Rochy reached the target in less than 15 overs and without loss.
In the first innings, Matt Tobin took 3-17, while the Lions’ target came almost exclusively from Manojkumarchowdary Boddu (54) and Steven Hall (34), who recovered their side from 7-11.
BLU had enough in the tank to surpass Girgarre’s 149.
After a balanced bowling effort saw the Roos restricted to the modest total, Joel Felmigham took control of the second innings with 70, supported by Charlie McIntyre (48 not out).
Peter Raglus D-grade Shield
Rushworth set a huge total of 3-230 against Colbinabbin, before crushing the ducks for 28 runs.
Peter Raglus, Heath Ogden and Shannon Jarrett all retired with fifties for the Tigers, while Declan Hawking cashed in with the ball, taking 6-7.
Ogden was also lethal with 3-4.
BLU had the week off.
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