BEECHWORTH has given itself a shot of climbing into the top-four after taking the honours on day one against ladder leader City Colts at Beechworth on Saturday.
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The Wanderers did well to dismiss their opponents for 155 with the evergreen Mark Butters setting the tone early.
He picked up 2-29 and received support from Jake Biddulph (3-42) and Matthew Pearce (3-33).
City Colts’ Kent Braden topscored with 40 while Nick Morris ensured a respectable total was put on the board by making 39 down the order.
If Beechworth can chase down 155, it will be in a strong position to play finals as it meets Greta in the final round.
Yarrawonga-Mulwala made an imposing 9-308 against Benalla thanks to a superb 98 from Josh Lawrence.
Reid Clarke lent support with 69.
Ovens Valley United faces a fight after being held to 144 by Delatite.
Wangaratta Magpies are in the box seat against Greta.