A WHIRLWIND 71 from Burrumbuttock youngster Eddie Ziebarth failed to lift the Swans to victory over unbeaten Rand at Rand on Saturday.
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The Pigeons were in command after making 4-181 off 35 overs and their position looked even better when Burrumbuttock slumped to 3-24 in the chase.
But Swan pair Ziebarth and Trent I'Anson (37) refused to roll over.
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They combined for a 116-run partnership with a string of boundaries keeping them in contention.
Burrumbuttock finished at 4-162.
Brocklesby edged out Balldale by 10 runs at Brocklesby.
The Roos struggled to 9-103 with Hayden Koschitzke’s 22 not out proving invaluable down the order.
Balldale could only manage 93 in reply with Daniel Heagney the destroyer with 4-19.
Walla had the bye.
The ladder is: Rand 44.14, Brocklesby 35.59, Burrumbuttock 26.29, Balldale 25.10, Walla 14.14.