The Saints defeated Youth Club in their one-day clash at Gordon Street, and now puts them just one game out of the Association top four. 

Jake Robinson top scored for the Saints with 54 runs, while Adam Haslett (44) and Luke Robinson (31) chipped in to help their side to 7/168 off 40 overs. 

Robinson then starred with the ball (3/16) as the Clubbers were bowled all out for 140. Tom Mills and Luke Robinson took two wickets each. Cam Kimber was best of the Clubbers batsmen with 28 runs. 

Aradale put up a brave fight but was simply no match for Swifts/Great Western in their round 10 encounter at Central Park. 

Aradale opener Tom Williamson lashed out with six fours before being caught out on 42, while Riley Wood (24) and Brent Tate (21) were also solid. However, Jayden McCartney ripped through the Aradale batting lineup and finished with an impressive 4/11 off five overs. 

In reply to the visitors’ total of 145, Rick Peters wowed the crowd – hitting four sixes and three boundaries on his way to 63 not out. Tom Fitzgerald (29 not out) was also handy, as the Combine finished on 3/149 with 10 overs remaining. 

It was a tough afternoon for Aradale bowlers. The only ones to have any joy were Steven Powell and Brody Taylor, both picking up a wicket each. 

Chalambar struggled against a vastly improved Halls Gap outfit at Alexandra Oval on Saturday. 

The home side did get off a bright start. Brett Crone was on fire and finished with a five haul, including Halls Gap’s top scorer Damon Folkes (40). 

In the end, Chally’s batting let it down. The home side could only manage 67 runs in response to Halls Gap’s 96, with Sean Mantell (4/21) leading the way. 

The Jack and Harry Ganley show continued at the weekend as Buangor easily overcame Pomonal. Harry tore through the Buangor lineup and claimed 4/18 while Jack returned 2/5 and Chris Jerram chimed in with 2/7. 

Pomonal’s total of 86 was chased down with ease. Paul Ganley (39), Jim Fraser (28) and Chris Jerram (21) made the runs as Buangor reached 3/93 off just 15 overs.