In blustery conditions at home, Rhys Fegan led by example at the top of the order with 27, and Danny Cortese kept up the momentum with a well-crafted 51.

Cortese received little support from his middle order as the Redbacks slumped to 4-80, before Englishman Jon Rudge came to the crease.

The pair combined for a vital 96-run stand before the dismissal of Cortese triggered a major batting collapse, losing 5-10. Rudge made 47 before he was out lbw.

Turf 4 was dominant against Springvale South, with an outright victory now a major possibility after shooting South for 84.

Glen Rees was the chief destroyer with 4-16. Youngster Sheldon Cordery provided great support with 3-22. In reply, the Redbacks scored 5-84, with Stephen Boltong continuing his good form with 40.

C grade will need to be at its best with the bat in chasing Narre Warren's 197. With 15 overs remaining, the Redbacks were in trouble at 3-29.

A dynamic innings from Adrian Calcedo was the highlight of Egrade's match against Lynbrook. Calcedo plundered the ball to all parts of the ground in a 165 not out in his side's total of 6-270. Jake Thomas hit 35 in a 140-run stand with Calcedo.

The under-17-2s continued their golden run against Keysborough, which was dismissed for 102. Jackson Dalton (39) and Shaun Walsh (29) smashed Keysborough bowlers to be 0-71 from 18 overs at stumps.

A superb 47 from under 15-2 opener Andrew Lawless helped Hampton Park to 178 against Endeavour Hills.