A century from former state cricketer Tim Ludeman has lifted Nestles to a competitive total on day one of its Warrnambool Moyne premier grade preliminary final against Dennington.
Ludeman made 106 to lead the Factory to a score of 190 at the end of play.
In the other preliminary final, Allansford-Panmure dominated with the bat in its game against Mortlake.
The Gators made 9-320, with Shashan Silva top scoring with 87.
In the lower grades, Russells Creek claimed the division two premiership, defeating Port Fairy in the last over of the grand final.
And in division four, Warrnambool is the 2025/26 champion, defeating Dennington in the grand final by six wickets.
(Photo: Warrnambool Cricket Club).
