Speedster Kyle Brooke removed the dangerous Greg Siwes for a duck and new-ball partner Jason Toan struck soon after followed by Rob Cleland with the wicket of skipper David Weerden to have the opposition 3-25.

Dandenong West consolidated through its middle order with a sixth-wicket partnership of 104 until Danny Diwell (2-30) broke through and joined Cleland in ripping through the lower order.

With eight overs to bat, the Eagles were 2-17 at stumps with openers Jason Hameetman and Brett Harrop back in the pavilion when play resumed yesterday.

Turf 5 could manage only 137 in its grand final against the Southern Pirates. Skipper Shaun Petrie (28), youngster David Spencer (28) and Martin Kelly (27) were the main contributors.

The Pirates resumed at 1-49 yesterday.

D grade is in a commanding position in its grand final against Narre Warren, which was dismissed for 139

in 54 overs.

New-ball bowler Andrew Driscoll was on fire early, taking 4-29.

Simon Hanger (2-17) and Dominic Ciconte (2-32) chimed in with important wickets.

Despite losing two wickets, Cranbourne consolidated and will resume day two in the box seat at 2-46.