Rivergum’s quest for a third straight North Metro Cricket Association Jika Shield premiership is on track, with the club the first side through to the grand final.
After losing only one game for the season, Rivergum was favourites going into the weekend’s semi-final against Northcote United at Kelynack Reserve and did not disappoint.
Sent in by Northcote United, Rivergum made 188 on the first day on Saturday.
Rivergum skipper Gary Bell top scored with 61.
United never got close to the target – bowled out for 135.
Matthew Perri took 5-48 for Rivergum.
Meanwhile, Lalor Warriors’ season came to an end with yet another disappointing batting display.
After struggling with the bat for much of the second half of the season, it was the same story again for the Warriors against North Brunswick/Rosebank at Lalor Reserve.
Nick Christie top-scored with 30, but there was little support and the innings ended on 142.
The Warriors gave themselves some hope by taking two wickets when Rosebank began their reply late on Saturday.
And although Rosebank started day two on Sunday at 2-9, they made the chase look easy to finish on 5-144.
Christie was the best of the Lalor bowlers, taking 3-23 off 21 overs.
Rosebank now plays Northcote United for a place in the grand final against Rivergum.
