Jacana is in a solid position against Roxburgh Park in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association’s north A1 match.
In a battle between the only two Hume-based teams in the north A1 division, it was the Jaguars who came out on top after day one.
They made 199 after being sent in, bowled out in the 65th over.
Jaguars’ captain-coach Luke Macumber said it was a decent score to set the Falcons.
“The pitch was unfavourable for batting so we were pretty happy with it,” he said.
“Everyone chipped in. We had three guys who made 30-odd and another couple of guys made 20-odd.
“Everyone played their role.”
Wicketkeeper Jesse Sawbridgeworth top-scored with 39. Rain meant the Falcons innings couldn’t get under way.
Despite missing Rhys Brown through injury, Macumber, who made 34, said he was confident they could bowl the Falcons out to get the win.
“I think we’ve got enough bowlers to get the job done. We want to play finals … so it’s a win we need to get.”
Macumber, who is in his first year at the club, said it had been a little bit challenging at times.
The top side sits 1-2 and outside the top four.
“I’d say the season has been 50-50 at this point,” he said. “We had one game when we only had 10 players as someone didn’t show up and that hurt.
“We’ve had really good numbers at training and things are going well.”
Macumber said if they can win another two or three games before Christmas it will put them in a good position to finish in the top four.
All the other grades were affected by rain at the weekend, with many sides to resume batting on day two.
In the senior division, Tullamarine found the going tough against Spotswood.
The Demons struggled all day and at 8-79 looked like they might not even pass triple figures.
With the tail wagging, the Demons finished the day at 9-103. Opener David Manktelow top-scored with 31.
Greenvale Kangaroos made 5-190 against Doutta Stars before play for the day was called off. Anthony Barton was 87 not out.
Craigieburn had its struggles with the bat against Aberfeldie in north-west division. Craigieburn was bowled out for 122.
Captain Sammy Laffan top-scored with 36.
In north-west A1, Westmeadows was 4-136 when the rain hit against Altona Roosters.
Danny Law top-scored with 58 for Westmeadows.
