A grade finalists confirmed

THE teams for the A grade WDCA finals series have been locked in. Rovers United Bruck claimed the minor premiership after accounting for City Colts in day two of their encounter at Bill O’Callaghan Oval on Saturday. With City Colts needing 190 to win, resuming at one down for two runs, Rovers United Bruck knocked them over for 110. Brady Bartlett continued where he left off last week, picking up Archie Crispin for just four from 13 balls, before Jacob Schonafinger came into the attack. Schonafinger would pick up four vital top and middle order wickets, finishing with 4/26 for the match from his 12 overs. Aaron Thrum (14 off 43) and Josh Newton (17 from 41) provided some resistance, while Max Marek and Tyler Nanson failed to cross into double digits. The only innings of note came from Josh Nanson, who provided some strength in the lower order with his knock of 41 from 75. Jed Marek (21 from 24) would assist, but the Hawks’ bowlers were simply too good. Along with Schonafinger, Brady Bartlett (3/13 from 6.1 overs) would have a major impact on the game, while Charlie Lugg (2/8 from eight) and Cormac McNamara (1/13 from three) found themselves among the wickets. With 17 overs left in the day, the Rovers had another bat, ending at 5/70. Lucky Shantha (23*) and Reid McNamara (37*) were strong for the Hawks, while Jed Marek picked up 3/3 from five overs. The loss means City Colts will not play finals, finishing the year sixth on the ladder with a 4-8 record. Rovers United Bruck will play Yarrawonga Mulwala in the semi-finals after the Lakers enjoyed the bye this round and finished fourth. Beechworth will play Wangaratta Magpies in finals, with the Wanderers in some form after knocking off Benalla on the weekend. With 271 runs on the board, the Wanderers had more than enough to account for the Bushrangers, who ran out of overs at 9/189. The dangerous Brayden Stepien was gone for just eight, with Ross Cavill (22) and James Carboon (16) came and went, with Mattt and Jack Ryan tearing through the middle order. Lucas Ham would fight his way to a half century off 100 balls before he was knocked over by Kayde Surrey. Matt Ryan would dismiss Gary Priest for two runs to finish with 4/34 from his 20 overs for the day, while Kayde Surrey picked up 2/17 from his 15 overs. Benalla finish on the bottom of the ladder, having only won one game for the year, while Beechworth finish in third.

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