By LIAM TWOMEY
WILLIAMSTOWN has set Melton 208 runs for victory after day one of their Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association clash.
The Seagulls were led by captain Craig Sheedy who made 99 not out from number three.
Sheedy came in with the score on 1/19 and batted through the innings.
He was well supported by Mathew Inness who also made 42.
Also in the VSDCA, Werribee is in the box seat against Altona.
The Tigers won the toss and batted first, making the most of the perfect conditions.
Werribee posted 5/262 following a brilliant century from Tim O’Brien.
After walking to the crease with the score at 2/31, O’Brien was dominant in the middle as he continued his outstanding form from last season.
He finished on 122 not out at the conclusion of the Tigers’ 80 overs.
Michael Freeman also made 57 while Adam Alifraco added an important 34 coming in at number seven.
In reply, Altona will need to make 263 if the A’s are going to claim their second successive win to start the season.
While not everything went their way with the ball, Andrew McCammond was again impressive with a bag of three wickets.
The haul adds to his five wickets in round one.
The match will resume on Saturday at Chirnside Park.
In other matches, Endeavour Hills will need to chase down 210 if it is to topple Yarraville. Batting first, the Eagles were led by Adam Yates and Tim McRae who both made 60.
After losing its last wicket in the 79th over, Yarraville was out in the field for a dangerous 10 over spell.
However, the Endeavour Hills’ opening batsmen were up to the challenge and ticked the score over to 0/10 at the close of play.
The match will resume at 1pm this week.
