On the road, our Fairfield-Liverpool 5th came up short against Eastern Suburbs 5th on a frustrating day.

Eastern Suburbs 5th made 9/244, and we made 227. Damien Aviet's 54 not out off 86 balls was a half-century to remember. There were also handy runs from Bradley Clark (48).

Aviet grabbed four for 84. Mason Burke also took two for 45. The hosts' best was a half-century from Ashton Musgrave, who made 92. Darcy Matthews helped our opponents with 49.

Credit to the hosts, who played well.

Thanks to our opponents for the contest.