Avenel opted to bat first in its clash with Alexandra at Leckie Park and got off to a solid start through a 51-run opening stand between Travis Stefanos and Chayse Thomson.
Thomson carried his bat through the innings to finish on 52 not out off 57 balls and was supported well by Hudson Black with 22 not out. Vinu Hewage was the standout bowler for the Redbacks, taking 4-12, helping restrict Avenel to 6-108.
Alexandra was off to a positive start through Scott Whitehead (36) and Nathan Waugh (16) but was unable to gain enough momentum to get on top of Avenel, as it got over the line by 10 runs.
Seymour 101 (B Pointon 22, H Smith 21no, J Wilkins 2-17, A Ryan 2-21) def by Pyalong 5-102 (D Clancy 32, M Wilkins 17, L Drummond 2-13)
There was an upset at Chittick Park on Saturday with Pyalong getting the win over the Maroons.
Batting first Seymour lost wickets at regular intervals with only Brodey Pointon (22) and Hugh Smith (21no) offering significant resistance. Both Alex Ryan and James Wilkins claimed two wickets for Pyalong as Seymour was bowled out for 101.
With the bat Dermott Clancy anchored the Pyalong innings with 32, with Matthew Wilkins, Jamie Pryor and Matthew Pratt providing valuable contributions. Lachlan Drummond was the only bowler to claim two wickets for Seymour as Pyalong got over the line in the 19th over.
Tallarook 7-130 (L Watts 55, A Dundon 26, C Fountain 4-15) def Puckapunyal 8-92 (C Fountain 30, L Watts 2-15)
Despite some wobbles with the bat Tallarook has consolidated its position at the top of the Seymour Club A Grade ladder following a comfortable win over Puckapunyal.
Andrew Dundon got Tallarook off to a positive start before Ciaran Fountain claimed his scalp and found himself on a hat trick as he ripped through the middle order.
Yet again it was Lachlan Watts who steadied the ship, crafting a classy 55 off 40 balls including six fours and a six. Ciaran Fountain finished the innings with the solid figures of 4-15.
Puckapunyal was out of the game early, slumping to 5-35, only Ciaran Fountain showing promise with the bat in his innings of 30. An even bowling performance from Tallarook saw them get over the line by 38 runs with Lachlan Watts the only multiple wicket taker.
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Alexandra 61 (L Ronalds 18, A Thomson 3-11, A Butler 2-9) def by Avenel 9-86 (G Leunig 27, T Stefanos 17, L Crane 2-2, L Ronalds 2-25)
Seymour 3-92 (H Smith 32no, J Glen 19, D Zoch 2-10) def by Pyalong 7-135 (M Ryan 38, D Sowden 29, D France 4-19, J Glen 3-11)
Tallarook 3-96 (A Dundon 35no, H Melville 27, M Nipperess 2-22) def Puckapunyal 8-95 (B Kingston 32, T Loft 22, F Melville 3-11, B Trezise 2-14)
GMCU Under 16s
Seymour 2-133 (H Smith 52no, F Melville 23no) def Avenel 5-131 (H Black 51no, T Byers 21, K Sison 2-25)
Yea Tigers 92 (J Hill 4-9, T Caddie 4-18) def by Pyalong 8-164 (J Hill 43, C Altas 31)
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