A GRADE
Cohuna United play Wandella at home. Daniel Cooke was “duck-shoved” down the order last week and that seemed to work well. Josh Novoselek returned to vintage form with bat and ball. Chris Waterson, Logan Spittal and Lee Simmonds have had good seasons so far. Wandella like to get off to a flying start so Zac Saunders will be a key. Ro Oliver is steady in the middle order. All rounders like Greg Dickson, Trav Mathieson and Mick Bott can do plenty to influence the game. The pick is Wandella by 11.
Murrabit are at home to Barham Koondrook. The wicket was fairly slow last week but there may still be a few ramp shots attempted in this game. Jim Hirst is never in a hurry, Brent McKnight batted sensibly last game and Josh Dwyer can do plenty with the ball. Barham Koondrook can get big totals with batters like Steve Farrant, the Lolicatos, Jake Hare and Mick O’Toole hungry for runs. The tip is Barham Koondrook by 25.
Leitchville Gunbower face Nondies at Leitchville. Tyler Jones, Bradley Windridge and Kurt Brereton head a strong batting structure. Tom Dehne and Todd Gelletly can be good with the ball and Joel Perry is improving as a fielder. Nondies are an emotional side and Clayton Holmes will be keen to atone from a failure last game. Ryan Holmes wants to show that he is more than a one hit wonder and Glen O’Shea still has the ability to get a big total. The selection is Leitchville Gunbower by 37.
B GRADE
Cohuna United are up against Leitchville Gunbower in Cohuna. Darren Hancock was overdue for a big score but he came through last start. Daniel Coates has done plenty this season and Norm Cooke is solid. Leitchville Gunbower have just beaten the top side so they will have plenty of confidence. The four Pollocks and Kiall Aitken will put plenty of thought into their game. The McNaught twins are handy at the top of the order. Cohuna United should get up by 14.
Mincha host Pyramid Hill. They have got better lately and are scoring heavily. Ian Harrison, Michael Distefano and Steve Ralston can lead the way towards another big total. For Pyramid Hill it has been Daniel Bartels who has been a surprise and revelation. Matt Scott does well when in the right mood and Chris Cain will give 100 per cent. The pick is Mincha by 19.
Barham Koondrook play Wakool in Victoria. Paul and Dylan Robinson have had solid season and Michael McConnell has been in recent form. Nathan O’Toole is very crafty with the ball. Wakool are a very strong combination when everyone is available. The Solars and Gleesons are good tacticians while Gerry Treweek is quick in the field. The tip is Wakool by 18.
Kerang are against Footballers in Kerang. Trav Smith, Paddy Monaghan, Mark Higgs and Toby Hastie can be the leaders to get their first win for the season. Footballers have Andy Brown, Jack Lunghusen and Shaun Martin as their form players. Kerang should win by 11.
Wandella host Nondies. Russell Bott and Neil Lehmann are experienced and Matt Wilkinson is improving with each game and Jason Leggett has been practising reverse sweeps. Nondies have Shane Holmes, Jack Dehne and Lachie Harbinson as their run getters while Gav Dehne is due to hit a few. The tip is Nondies by 5.
Umpire appointments
A Grade Cohuna v Wandella (G.Miles); Murrabit v BK (A.Farley), LG v Nondies (N.Bradley)
B Grade Cohuna v LG (L.McNaught)
The umpires co-ordinator is away so the umpires should contact John Arthur if they are unavailable.
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