The only uncertainty is who will grab fourth position

Johnson Park has already claimed first-innings points over St Johns Tecoma and a shot at the semi-finals with the Saints cut down for only 93. Craig Wenham bowled brilliantly to collect 7-36 from 25 overs.

The Sharks were well placed at 0-98 in a day the Saints would rather forget.

Upwey Tecoma welcomed the return to the top flight of young medium-pacer Ben Wood, who was badly injured by fire last September. His presence lifted the Tigers to restrict top team Ferntree Gully to 174 from 72 overs.

Ryan Handley looked the goods until adjudged LBW for 43 and Sam Waters took his second five-wicket haul of the season with 5-47.

The Tigers will need to work hard next week on the slow Upwey outfield against a miserly Gully bowling attack.

Monbulk could only muster 131 against second-placed Upper Gully with David Wright scoring a half century. Unless Jason Fraser can cut loose with the bat, the Monbulk season will be short-lived.

For the Kings, Dave "Yak" Goodger (4-29) Aaron Watson and Jay Colee combined well to set up another victory.

The Basin were fairly well set at 4-100 but only managed 162 against Belgrave who are desperate to keep in contact with the final four. RSRundle contributed a fine 72 for the Huntsmen with spinner Benny Carnell claiming four wickets.

However, Carnell's was the wicket to fall before stumps, LBW to Heskes, leaving Belgrave 1-15 at the close.

Lysterfield's Kyle Snyman continues to be the leading run maker in the competition with a timely 114 (to take his season tally to 603 runs at 86) against last season's runners up, Eildon Park, which will chase 221 next week.

Knox Gardens at 0-29 could sneak a win against Rowville (182) with Dancey taking 5-49 for the Falcons who cannot avoid relegation. Ryan Guest top-scored with 54 for Rowville, which keeps its finals chances alive.