Dogs hold top spot

DENNINGTON is holding top spot on the Warrnambool Moyne Premier division ladder at the mid-point of the 2024/25 cricket season.

By Staff Writer

With four wins and a drawn game under their belts, the Dogs are looking a real contender for this year’s finals series – with closest rivals Port Fairy and the Northern Raiders holding second and third positions.

Week two of round six last weekend saw the Dogs celebrate a big win over Warrnambool at Brierly Reserve.

Chasing Warrnambool’s 10/94 from the previous week, the Dogs put in a big effort with the bat, with Liam Couch the highlight of the innings, reaching 83 from 106 deliveries before being caught by Damon Harrison.

Couch’s time at the crease included an incredible 13 boundaries.

He was well supported on the scoreboard by team-mates Shannon Beks (57) and Pishan Hewage (38 not out).

Dennington declared at 4/211 after 45 overs.

Sent in for a second innings, Warrnambool reached 8/142, with Jack Atkinson the highest run scorer on 54 from 48 balls.

In other Premier division round six matches, Russells Creek defeated Mortlake, West Warrnambool defeated Nestles, Merrivale enjoyed a slim victory over Port Fairy and the Northern Raiders went down to Allansford Panmure.