Factory flying as Creek licks its wounds

Factory skipper Geoff Williams masterminded a 22-run victory over his brother Cameron's Russells Creek on Saturday.

It meant Nestles has victories over Russells Creek - the two-time reigning premier who has lost just seven games in the past three years - in three-consecutive seasons.

Williams, who added to a rich vein of form with a 56-run haul on Saturday, said his men were brimming with confidence.

"The boys were pretty pumped," he said.

"Since Cameron has moved to Russells Creek, we've beaten them every season and we definitely get some belief out of it.

"They're a bloody good team and it's not only their division one side - they have five or six players in the twos capable of division one so they have a good squad."

Williams said he enjoyed battling against his brother.

"It's good fun to play against Cam," he said.

"There's good chat in the field and I'm certainly always up for the occasion. I try to pride myself on playing well against him and it was nice to get a good score to help the team out."

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The third-year skipper said bowlers ruled the bout.

Nestles coach Alex Strauch was among the most economical - claiming three for 14 off nine overs.

His spell also yielded six maidens.

"Bowlers were just on top all day - it was a weird one," Williams said.

"It didn't swing but everyone just bowled and fielded well.

"They didn't really look to score. It was a bit strange how it happened - they've won Twenty20 and one-day flags but they just wanted to block it out.

"It was a boring game of cricket but I'm just happy we won."

Nestles is level with West Warrnambool in fifth and is just one win outside the top four.

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