Hawks chase the total, Colts come up short

ROVERS United Bruck made short work of Benalla Bushrangers’ total at W.J. Findlay Oval on the weekend. Chasing 174 for victory, the Hawks reached their target eight down, eventually going on to make 10/227 thanks to some middle order heroics from Jacob Schonafinger. Ryan Collier was first to go after building a 50-run partnership for the first wicket, before a sharp piece of glovework saw him stumped for 19. Opening batter Charith Perera continued his fine form, peeling off another half century in 94 balls before he was caught on 51 by James Carboon. A mini-collapse came after Paddy McNamara (one), Jeremy Wilson (five), and Matt Whitten (five-ball duck) all went cheaply, with the door slightly open for the Bushrangers with RUB 5/99. Thankfully for the Hawks, the experienced Jacob Schonafinger came to the crease, his blistering knock of 79 from 93 helping rescue his side and see them across the line. Strong contributions from Reid McNamara (24 from 97), Lucky Shantha (13 off 29), and Brady Bartlett (29 off 41) also helped secure the victory. Elsewhere, City Colts were bundled up for 126 in their run chase against Yarrawonga Mulwala. Needing a whopping 257 from their 75 overs, the Colts were bowled out midway through the 45th over, 130 runs in arrears. Angus Heslin (5/33 off 10 overs) and Brock McCabe (4/26 from 12.3) were the damage dealers, with Angus McMillan piping up with his 1/33 from 13. The Lakers found their first wicket from the second ball of the day, and while every top order batter would find starts, no one capitalised until Tyler Nanson. Coming in at five, Nanson would smash 40 from 52 balls before Helsin would rip one into the stumps. The Colts sit at fifth overall, and with fourth placed Yarrawonga Mulwala due for a points boost with the bye in the final round, it is unlikely they will make the semi-finals.

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