by Samuel Laffy
Jindivick (125 and 6/162) def. by Warragul (3d/141)
In the wake of Western Park's win over Buln Buln, Warragul needed an outright victory to secure a spot in the top four.

But, their hopes of clinching a semi final berth were dashed by a sensational century from Brayden Chandler, who ensured his finished the summer on a high.
After Eddie McGillivray reached his half-century (50* from just 31 balls), Warragul declared at 3/141, holding a 16-run lead over the Jumping Jacks.
And in the early goings of Jindivick's second dig it seemed as though the Gulls would be chasing a paltry target.
Shayne Gillings (0), Bailey Esler (4), Ranga Brandigampala (0), and Harrison Moore (7) were all sent packing with barely a whimper, as David Wheeler (2/16 from 8) and Paul Wookey (1/31 off 8) regularly tested the defensive techniques of their opponents, regularly beating the bat and creating chances.
Chandler, however, seemed unperturbed by the pressure and in stark contrast to the defensive mindset of his teammates, adopted for a more flamboyant approach.
Blasting eight fours and nine sixes – with the ball dispatched to all parts of the ground – Chandler's century (his second for season 2024/25) ensured that Warragul were left chasing leather in the latter part of the day.
Finishing with 109* from just 94 balls, Chandler helped the Jumping Jacks reach safety at 6/162.
Buln Buln (224) def. by Western Park (7/276)
For a brief period, it appeared that Buln Buln were going to spoil Western Park's finals plans in division two, but in the end the weight of runs produced by the Warriors proved too much for the Lyrebirds to overcome as they sealed a semi final berth with a 52-run win.
Wilson Pollock (a rollicking 81-ball 69) and Ishan Ratnayake (71* from 76) had the bowlers on the back foot after a dominant early showing from the likes of Matt Garner (1/53 from 13), Angus Geals (1/18 off 8) and James Allen (3/64). And having propelled Buln Buln to 5/211 in pursuit of 276, the game was well and truly in the balance.
However, after Pollock was lured into an ill-advised shot by Allen – who snaffled the return chance - Tom Fawcett (who is one of the more improved youngsters with the ball in division two, and snared 3/33) took it upon himself to run riot through the lower order.
Brad Monson, Josh Baker, and Sam Reid all departed in the space of just a handful of deliveries, and with Brayden Notman unavailable the Lyrebirds innings was curtailed at 224.
Yarragon (73) def. by Garfield-Tynong (7/272)
To say that season 2024/25 has been a disappointment for Yarragon would be an immense understatement, with only rare flickers of success amidst a host of emphatic defeats.
But the Panthers must be commended for the spirit they have displayed across the summer, and Saturday's results only reinforced this, despite the 199-run loss against ladder-leaders Garfield-Tynong.
Jake Green has been one of the more dependable players for Yarragon – not just this season but in many seasons' past – and the talented medium-pacer snared a seven-wicket haul to once again lead the way for his side.
However, his haul of 7/125 from 30 overs was no match for Kasun Ranasinghe, who compiled a masterful 134 that helped the Titans reach 7/272, with his ability to manipulate the ball to all parts of the ground on full display.
Not only was his capacity to reach the boundary evident – striking 16 fours over the course of his innings – but his placement and timing was a feature throughout.
He found able support from Archer Burgmann (who struck an excellent 66) and the pair would no doubt have enjoyed the chance to warm up for their upcoming finals campaign in such splendid fashion.
Drouin (95) def. by Neerim District (182)
Dane Fawcett's stunning run of form continued unabated on Saturday, with the Neerim District seamer snaring yet another five-wicket haul to propel Neerim District to an 87-run win over Drouin in their round 14 clash.
The Stags had posted a middling total of 182 on day one of proceedings, but the depth of the bowling attack is well-renowned - and in at the conclusion of play it was obvious that Neerim District needn't have even considered worrying.
Fawcett (who claimed 5/24 from 10.4) removed the Drouin top order in the blink of an eye, and the after seizing the ascendancy the Stags never relented their hold on the game.
Al Gaudion attempted an ill-advised pull from a ball that never got up to depart for three, and he was quickly followed by Nick Harper – who departed in similar style to Gaudion, also for three – and Jarrod Saw (trapped in front by Ben Lockett for 4).
Harvey Mylius (a dogged 17 from 64) and Upinder Taggar (16) did their best to provide resistance in the lower order, but with Toby Bayne (2/11 off 7) and Aaron Fawcett (2/21 from 11) also in excellent form Drouin were able to make just 95 before being dismissed in the 43rd over.