by Samuel Laffy
Division 1
The wintry blast that hit Gippsland on Saturday put paid to any hopes those in the Warragul and District Cricket Association had of reaching results in round one.
However, the limited time spent on the field nonetheless gave local players – and a host of international recruits – the chance to blow out some of the off-season's cobwebs.
Certainly, fingers will be crossed for a more favourable forecast next weekend, but the action provided a brief preview of which clubs – and players – are ready to have an impact on season 2024/25.
Ellinbank vs Western Park
In the highly anticipated grand final rematch, Western Park and Ellinbank were locked in an enthralling contest before the relentless rain interfered, with the Eagles' top order putting in a valiant effort against a host of parsimonious spells from the Warriors' attack.

Matt Farthing showed impressive resilience in his knock of 22, and the