Collendina had to work hard to shrug off Newcomb to remain undefeated in A2 Grade heading into the midseason break.
The Cobras weren’t at their best, but still won relatively comfortably after dismissing the Bulls for 93.
All five of Collendina’s bowlers had success with Corey Walter’s figures of 2/14 off eight overs the standout.
Gus Peters took 2/17 from eight while Stan Grazotis (2/26 from eight), Ted Farrell (1/13 from eight) and Jack Every (1/16 from 7.2) were tough to get away.
What looked like a formality of a run chase soon turned into a disaster with the Cobras 3.8 and then 4/29 and 5/67.
However, Aidan Foard kept a cool head and was unbeaten on 39 and Matt Davies provided stability at No 7 with 12 not out to have the Cobras home by five wickets with 45 balls to spare.
Collendina won a high scoring B2 Grade clash against Drysdale.
Aaron Hovey (87) and Riley Taylor (53) got runs in Drysdale’s total of 8/223.
George Every took 4/30 and Jacob Muir was tidy with 2/26 from eight overs.
In reply Collendina got the runs in the final overs. Scores were tied with two balls left, but Dan Vella hit a two to see Collendina home in a thriller.
Skipper Chris Thompson made a superb 72 from 75 balls and Ricky Hynson kept the scorers busy with 41 from 31.
Ethan Hovey was the Hawks’ best bowler with 4/34 from eight overs.
Portarlington got the points in C Grade.
Craig Atkins (47 not out) and Michael Goodger (40) got runs as the Cobras made 7/155 batting first.
Steve Dowie then made a solid 60 for the Demons as they got the runs with six wickets and five overs in hand.
