Collendina’s attempt at outright victory against Newcomb in A2 Grade fell short after a rearguard batting effort saved the Bulls on day two of the round six game.
Ted Farrell collected 5/36 and Corey Walter 3/16 on day one as Newcomb succumbed for just 66. Angus Peters also bowled well, taking 1/11.
A blistering century from Walter then enabled Collendina to declare its innings closed at 5/221.
Walter made 100 not out from 115 balls and hit 13 boundaries to cement his position as one of the competitions’ best batsmen. Stan Grazotis made a hard-hitting 61 from just 41 deliveries.
However, a terrific partnership between Shane Healey (79) and Jason Clark (60 not out) steered Newcomb out of trouble on day two and safely to 5/186 at stumps. Jack Every collected three wickets.
It was a similar story in B2 Grade as Collendina won easily, but just failed to gain maximum points against Drysdale.
A wonderful 121 from veteran Des Every highlighted the Cobras’ 8/310 batting first.
Every faced 153 balls and hit 20 boundaries in his knock while Harrisyn Wingrave played well for an unbeaten 46.
Young Ashton Bonner made 43 in Drysdale first innings score of 123 while Cameron Kavaliunas took 5/36.
Drysdale made it to stumps at 5/75 in the second dig to avoid outright defeat with Riley Taylor (38 not out) the stumbling block.
Barrabool proved too good in C Grade, making 7/317 in reply to Collendina’s 6/130. Paul Wursthorn made a fine 68 and took 4/42 to be the Cobras’ best player.
Collendina had two losses in its two D Grade games over the past fortnight. Bradley Hawker made 72 in the loss to Wallington.
