Tullamarine is desperate to ensure it gets a second year in Victorian Turf Cricket’s senior grade.
Since being promoted last year, Tulla has found it tough at the top, winning just three matches so far.
But with the aim of staying in the top grade, Tullamarine has put up some of its best performances in the past fortnight.
It knocked off St Bernards last week and is well and truly in the match after day one against Yarraville Club.
Opening batsman Nick Zajac said Tullamarine was looking to take a scalp during the run home.
“It was a bit of an up and down day,” he said.
“It was a pretty good wicket and they chose to bat first and got off to a flyer.
“Our bowlers really really pegged it back to close out the innings, taking 5-1 to wrest back the momentum.
“The Clubbers have been the best batting side in the competition over the past decade so to keep them under 150 was a good effort.”
David Zahorodni took 5-29 for Tulla as it dismissed the Clubbers for 146.
Yarraville Club hit back with the ball to have Tullamarine 5-51 at stumps. “They bowled really well,” Zahorodni said. “But we have two capable batsmen at the crease and with the others still to come I think we can get the runs.”
Zajac said the result could have big ramifications on the ladder.
“We want to take a big scalp and if we can do that it might affect the Clubbers’ finals chances.
“And one more win should keep us in the senior division.
“It’s been a big challenge in the seniors, but we want to build on the experience for next season.”
Meanwhile, Greenvale Kangaroos will be after early wickets on the second day against McKinnon.
Tarek Moughanie made 66 as the Roos succumbed for 150 and McKinnon will resume in prime position at 1-73.
In north division, Westmeadows made 188 against Doutta Stars, which starts day two at 1-8.
Craigieburn is well on its way to taking the points against Avondale Heights in North A1. Having restricted the Heights to 123, Craigieburn will resume at 2-102.
Jacana takes up at 2-21 in its bid to catch Flemington’s 191 in North B1.
egged it back and closed out the innings, taking 5-1 to wrest back the momentum.
“The Clubbers have been the best batting side in the competition over a decade so to keep them under 150 was a good effort.”
David Zahorodni took 5-29 as the Clubbers fell for 146.
But Yarraville Club hit back with the ball, leaving Tullamarine 5-51 at stumps. “They bowled really well,” Zahorodni said. “But we have two capable batsmen at the crease and with the guys we have left we think we can get the runs.”
Zajac said the result could have big ramifications on the ladder.
“We want to take a big scalp and if we can do that it might affect the Clubbers’ finals chances,” he said.
“And for us, one more win should keep us in senior division. It’s been a big challenge being in the seniors, but we want to build on that next season.”
Meanwhile, Greenvale Kangaroos will be after early wickets on the second day against McKinnon.
Tarek Moughanie made 66 as the Roos were dismissed for 150 and McKinnon will resume in prime position at 1-73.
In north division, Westmeadows made 188 against Doutta Stars, who will start day two on 1-8.
Craigieburn is well on its way to taking the points against Avondale Heights in North
A1.
After restricting the Heights to 123, Craigieburn resumes at 2-102.
Jacana will take up the fight again at 2-21 against Flemington (191) in North B1.
