Aradale was unable to handle Taty's bowling attack, led by Andy Macconachie (3/30) and second string bowler Jarrod Blandford who claimed 3/3.

Tatyoon then set about posting a big score and was 6/143 at the end of play.

Captain Andrew McDougall (40) got things moving, while Andrew Ward (61 not out) remains in good stead to reach a ton when the team resumes this Saturday.

Swifts/Great Western is another team well on its way to picking up an outright victory after a commanding start against Buangor.

Buangor took to the crease first at Halls Gap and lasted just 27 overs as Marc Brilliant (6/32) and Ben Iseppi (4/21) ripped through its line up at blistering pace.

As Buangor was bowled out for just 79, keeper/batsman Luke Cannon (30) provided the only bit of spark throughout the batting order.

The Combine reeled in Buangor's score with ease, with James Devery (26 not out) and Bill Norton opening the innings before Norton was dismissed for 38.

Travis Nicholson came in and made a quick fire 30 not out to put Swifts/Great Western in a commanding position.

Youth Club punished Rhymney/Moyston's wayward bowling by blasting its way to 9/232 before rain stopped play.

Rhymney conceded a massive 47 extras in the 62.2 overs, as A grade debutante Josh McCartney seemed to be its only bowler on target.

McCartney came into the bowling attack late to end with figures of 4/9 from his 4.2 overs, but the damage had already been done through veteran batsman Rob Scott (77) and new recruit Ajay Chavan (35).

Pomonal's ability to bat on turf is again under question after being dispatched for 156 by St Andrews at Central Park.

The Tigers got off to a flying start through openers Clayton Mackley and Nick Maddison, until Mackley was caught out for 30.

Maddison gave Pomonal plenty of drive before Saints' keeper Ryan Bates stumped the opener on 47, sparking a mid-order collapse.

Andrew Dalgleish (4-39) and Shaun Smart (4-20) wreaked havoc on the Tiger batsmen who missed the presence of Brendan Rudolph in the top order.

St Andrews went about trying to keep wicket and did so as Graeme Foster (9 not out) and Lachie Dalgleish (7 not out) held the ship afloat on their way to 0/21.