by Samuel Laffy
Buln Buln (yet to bat) vs Warragul (4/251)
An incredible individual performance from Eddie McGillivray has handed Warragul the upper hand in their clash with Buln Buln, as the talented batter compiled a chanceless unbeaten hundred to lift his side to a strong first innings total.
Early in the piece, Patrick Mulqueen (14 from 57) and Brandon Interlandi (16 off 69) found it difficult to accelerate scoring on a lush outfield, the conditions making it difficult to push the run rate without taking risks.
Brad Monson (2/38 from 14) was in fine form with the ball, and his parsimony meant scoring early was reduced to a crawl.
However, having bided his team until the tea break, McGillivray sought to attack the Lyrebirds bowlers in the latter part of the day, and he soon found his groove.
Unleashing a flurry of boundaries – hitting seven fours and five sixes in all – he overcame some nerves in the 90s and accelerated to post 133*.
Greg Interlandi (35) and Matt Wakefield (34 from 45 balls) provided able support and together they carried Warragul to 4/251 at stumps.
As noted by Buln Buln's Corey Jagoe, the importance of the knock cannot be underplayed.
"Our boys bowled pretty well – it took a chanceless 100 to post a really good score on a slow outfield. (Looking to next week) someone in our top order will need to replicate Eddie's efforts."

Drouin (yet to bat) vs Yarragon (9/200)
Yarragon have endured a torrid time in division two of late, but Saturday saw them post a challenging total for Drouin to attempt to chase down, making their way to 9/200 on the back of a stunning half century from Madhawa Fonseka.
The day began poorly for the Panthers with Daniel Haddad having skied an attempted pull off Mitchell Goodwin to depart for 0, whilst Lucas Kilday soon joined him back in the pavilion (also for a duck) as his stumps were splattered by the Drouin seamer.
However, Chamath Fernando (a spritely 43 from 45) and Laytten Smith (36) rebuilt with a 57-run third-wicket stand. Fernando's footwork and quick wrists were on display, but he attempted one big shot too many and was neatly caught off Tim Lappin's bowling (who finished on 2/41).
Bob Wilkinson (3/31 from 13) was also in excellent form with the ball, but his ability to impact the contest was matched by Fonseka, who scored to all parts of the ground on his way to 75.
Together with Smith the duo took the score through to 4/161 and were seemingly ready to take the game entirely away from Drouin.
Alas, late wickets put a dampener on proceedings in the latter overs, but nonetheless their total will test Drouin's ability with the bat and could open the door for an upset win for Yarragon.

Western Park (9/258) vs Hallora (yet to bat)
Yet another Jack Barnes masterclass in crease occupation helped Western Park post an intimidating total against Hallora in their division two clash, with the Warriors firm favourites to clinch victory next Saturday.
Ben Mills was in typically hard-hitting form early, taking a liking to the offerings of Daniel Hughes whom he hit for three fours in the space of an over.
He raced to 50 in the blink of an eye, but before he could launch untold damage was trapped in front by Steven Fox, with the wily off spinner looping one into the pads of 'Boris.'
Meanwhile, Barnes was unhurried and largely untroubled, but a collapse of 5/20 left the scoreboard reading 7/123 and significant head noise was curtailing his teammates.
Ed Lemmon (6/81 from 27) was the instigator, extracting considerable bite off the wicket.
He squared Kurtis Harper up – with the slip fielder gleefully accepting the offering – and Angus Geals followed suit from a defensive prod.
'Garry' Thompson was then trapped plumb LBW to bring an element of panic to Western Park faithful.
However, Barnes set about steadily compiling runs and found a willing ally in the form of Jack Allen.
Adopting a more extravagant approach, his 72-ball 52 was replete with powerful sweeps and step-hit hoicks through the leg-side.
Through it all Barnes' defensive strength was unbreachable, and his unbeaten 83 lifted Western Park to 9/258 at stumps, a position from which they should not lose.