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His side resumes at 5/110, and fine weather will already have eased any disappointment at not having gained the lead on day one. Unbeaten on 65 himself, he has to decide how long the Snakes will bat on to maximise the chances of a much needed outright win. The extra points may lift Caboolture into third place, and a last-round win over second placed Tewantin could even snatch a valuable second position if the cards fall nicely. Tewantin had the same decision last round, and batted on for 12...

A loss this round could threaten hopes of that fancied status, as all four face sides out of finals contention. Last week giant-killers Nambour showed that none is immune to upset with their outright defeat of Caboolture, while the other three on the second shelf demonstrated enough batting talent and determination to stifle complacency. Up at Gympie, Caloundras Brendan Kelly raised 163 on a painfully slow outfield as the Lighthouses were able to declare on 273, and though only Andy Battens ...