Warrnambool Blue one win away from grand final after defeating Hamilton

Blue - who stretched its undefeated run to three with a triumph over Hamilton on Wednesday - is set to regain Joe Douglas and Tom Powell for its semi-final bout.

Douglas, a West Warrnambool batsman, and Powell, aligned to Brierly-Christ Church were restricted to just three Horsham Country Week caps due to their Western Waves status.

Players set to play in next week's Youth Premier League can only suit up three times at country week.

Warrnambool coach Ben Powell said the duo were a welcome inclusion.

"It really strengthens our batting lineup quite a bit," he said.

"We get two bowlers who will contribute 16 overs between them and it helps playing 13 players as we can rotate them on and off the field.

"That's handy because guys can come off, you can speak to them and help get them through the hot weather."

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Blue posted 157 to defeat Hamilton after a sprinkler-hit outfield delayed play for more than half-an-hour.

Several standout bowling performances - including multiple wickets to Flynn Wilkinson, Danelle Perera and Ryan Barnes - restricted Hamilton to just 106.

Blue's semi-final against Wimmera-Mallee begins at 9am. The winner will advance to the grand final on Friday.

Warrnambool Gold, meanwhile, fell to Wimmera-Mallee in the final day of regular competition.

The Simon Dawson-led Gold will face off against Hamilton in its semi-final on Thursday.

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