BURRUMBUTTOCK warmed up for the grand final with an impressive 63-run victory over rivals Brocklesby at Brocklesby on Saturday.
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The Swans, who have this weekend off after finishing on top of the ladder, routed their opponents for 104 after putting 7-167 on the board.
Darcy and Trent I’Anson grabbed five wickets between them with Doug Lavis providing the only real resistance with 31.
Rand proved too strong for Walla.
Mark Kreutzberger (48) and Brayden Lieschke (42) set up the win with good scores in a total of 178.
Walla opener Justin Carter made 54 in the run chase but lacked the support to mount a serious challenge as the Hoppers fell 43 runs short of their target.
Defending premier Rand will host Brocklesby in this weekend’s preliminary final.
The ladder is: Burrumbuttock 123.30, Rand 115.28, Brocklesby 80.93, Walla 41.99.