Factory's round 17 match against Russells Creek wrapped up last Sunday - one week before its scheduled finish - to allow for captain Geoff Williams' nuptials this weekend.

Williams, whose brother Cam skippers Russells Creek, applied to have the match shifted to a Saturday-Sunday contest to allow both teams to field full-strength teams.

"We thought it would be beneficial for both teams to have full sides," he said.

"Creek has been so accommodating. Cam is one of my groomsmen.

"Division two played on Saturday and Sunday as well and it's worked out because Creek's two division three teams are now going to be able to play on turf at Jetty Flat next week."

From no team to premiership contender.

Just one year ago, Port Fairy couldn't field an under 17 outfit. Now, it's on the cusp of colts premiership success.

A Max Green century fired the Pirates to a favourable semi-final position against junior powerhouse Brierly-Christ Church on Tuesday.

Green blasted an unbeaten 106 and Brierly-Christ Church must pass Port Fairy's 203-run total to secure a grand final berth.

Pirates coach Brian Medew described Green's knock as "magnificent".

"Would have to be the greatest junior innings I have witnessed," he said.

"Smart batting - manipulating the field, great shot play, fantastic running between wickets.

"A captain's knock in a semi, beautiful."

Medew also praised Riley Alexander (49) and Lachie Warburton's (36) roles in the innings.

"The group has now given themselves a great chance. Looking forward to next week," he said.

Daniel Hawkins was Brierly-Christ Church's sole multiple wicket-taker, claiming 2-37 off nine overs.

THE hunt for South West Cricket Association finals is heating up.

Three teams - Bookaar, Noorat and Cobden - are still battling it out for top four honours.

Bookaar holds the ascendancy from Noorat on percentage at present, while Cobden is six points behind in sixth place.

Reigning premier Pomborneit, Mortlake and Camperdown, meanwhile, look safe in first, second and third.

Just two rounds of season proper action remain before semi finals commence on March 7.

George Macdonald (Port Fairy) 75; Bailey Jenkinson (Woodford) 73; Kory Howlett (Woodford) 58; Shashan Silva (Russells Creek) 56; Tom Bowman (Wesley-CBC) 5-52; Jimmy Elford (Russells Creek) 5-35; Todd White (Nestles) 4-37; Pete Shepherd (Dennington) 4-22; Blake Evans (Russells Creek) 4-24; Jason Greer (Brierly) 3-10; Jason Mungean (Brierly) 3-16.

Shaluka Silva (Camperdown) 48 and 2-17; Josh Parsons (Terang) 37 and 4-21; Tyson Hay (Terang) 39 and 2-15; Bailey Kavenagh (Terang) 31; Jackson Rock (Cobden) 31; Craig Brown (Simpson) 25; Ellis Mort (Simpson) 22; Kusan Niranjana (Camperdown) 2-12; Sam Munro (Terang) 2-15; Simon Richardson (Camperdown) 2-23; Tanner Fratantaro (Simpson) 2-25. * Please note only two of the four division one games were completed.

Brian Wilson (Yambuk) 87; Tim Barr (Panmure) 83; Justin Lynch (Grassmere) 61 and 3-6; Xavier McCartney (Yambuk) 58; Chris Arthur (Wangoom) 48; Shanaka Perumpuli (Mailors Flat) 47 not out; Kallan Melican (Panmure) 43; Tom Wright (Panmure) 5-24; Chamika Fernando (Wangoom) 5-29; Tyson Umbers (Yambuk) 4-18; Darcy Smith (Yambuk) 3-12.

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