Powerhouse Albury opener Alex Popko launched one of the biggest sixes in recent years - over cover.

"'Poppers' was at the Albury end and he hit it over the mound (at St Patrick's Xavier Oval) and finished up near the far goal post on the other ground," co-coach Luke Styles said.

The former rep star blasted 81, sharing a 140-run stand with Dominic Stockdale.

"It might even be an opening record at our club," Styles said.

IN LUKE WE TRUST

Albury's total of 5-253 proved too much for St Patrick's, although the home team still had belief with its number one bat at the crease.

Luke Restall arrived at the wicket at 2-67 and at 3-132 the Patties still had a chance, but the loss of Mitch O'Brien for 22 proved critical.

Restall played a patient innings, making 44 from 71 balls, but a steady stream of wickets ended any hope with the classy right-hander the ninth dismissal on 175.

He's been consistent this year without a big score, rattling off 34 not out, 21, 70, 24, 36 and 44.

HIGHEST SCORE

Mitch Dinneen posted his top score in two years at Wodonga against East Albury.

He struck 52 from as many deliveries, pipping the 51 he scored against Wodonga Raiders last year.

"He's been working really hard, so it's pleasing to see that he's managed to get a few and he batted really well," co-coach Cam Suidgeest said.

Dinneen hit two sixes in his knock.

"Mitch picked them up out of nowhere and muscled them over the long-on boundary, they were truly impressive," Suidgeest said.

MATT'S BACK

The return to form of Tallangatta captain-coach Matt Armstrong has proved crucial in a resurgence.

The Bushies posted only one win in four T20 games and scored only 107 in a thumping loss to Wodonga in the opening 50-over round.

But three straight scores in the 40s by Armstrong has resulted in two wins (one on appeal) and a near 200-total in the loss to St Patrick's.

"Starting to get a few, I should have iced the game and batted through, that was a little disappointing not to get 60 not out and finish the game," he said.

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HIGH PRAISE

The Bushies edged home against New City by two wickets, but Armstrong was quick to acknowledge the home side's main contributors.

Captain Zac Barrenechea posted his first half-century of the season, hitting 60, while Dan Baker struck 47.

"Zac played really well and Dan played the anchor role," Armstrong said.

And as well as the duo, the visiting mentor also praised the club's facilities.

"The wicket and ground are both good and Urana Road Oval (complex) is fantastic, it's brilliant," he said.

NAT'S NEMESIS

Belvoir captain Nat Sariman's highest score (67) in his first six games ended with his third run out.

Mind you, he's the not the first batsman to fall victim to the best arm in the competition in North Albury's Brendan Simmons.

Sariman was quizzed on his 50 per cent dismissal rate.

"I think it's got a bit more to do with the dad 'bod' than anything else," he laughed.

Sariman recently became a father, so he'll be hoping the "dad bod" doesn't let him down a fourth time in Saturday's away game against Wodonga Raiders.