Latrobe Valley openers Heather Farley and Fitzpatrick strode to the wicket with a run chase foremost in their minds. They did not take long to secure the six points for the visitors and slowly but surely put on a solid 45 run partnership.

Fitzpatrick (24) was first to go, caught behind off the bowling of impressive medium pacer Jess May. Belinda Battilana made the most of her promotion up the list and hit a quick 21 runs before she played back to Lisa Carstairs and paid the penalty. The Valley had moved along to 2/80 and was in search of batting practice and much needed bonus points.

Farley, a rock in defence had progressed her personal score along to 27 and was just starting to hit out before she to fell to Carstairs - the ball clipping the top of middle stump. Hollie Mack (3) strode to the crease and made an immediate impact with a beautifully timed lofted cover drive for two, but soon after backed away to cut Amanda Anderson and was bowled.

Brooke Higgins (5) went about chasing some quick runs with her new partner in A J Bury but her innings was cut short when she swung and missed - bowled by a tiring Marissa Gram.

With Michelle Williams playing a smart support role the scoreboard was ticking over at a great rate. Three impressive sixes and five boundaries were the feature of her compulsory retirement at 51.

Williams departed with 11 runs against her name after lofting one to Gram off the bowling of Jess May. With two new bats at the crease in the experienced Renee Vidler and Jane Bone quick runs were the order of the day. Against a tiring attack this pair took over and put on 65 runs together to ensure the visiting side got some worthwhile batting bonus points. At 6 for 207 the innings was closed with Bone on 38 not out and Vidler on 10 not out.

Carstairs with 2/21 off her 8 overs was the pick of the bowlers, youngster Jess May also snared two wickets while Amanda Anderson and Marissa Gram had one wicket apiece to their names.