YARRAVILLE Club no longer has to play catch-up in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division.
The sneaky Clubbers have tiptoed into the top four on the back of a third consecutive victory.
The four-time defending champions were slow starters this summer, but the sleeping giants have awoken from their slumber.
The Clubbers took care of in-form Airport West-St Christophers by 20 runs in a one-day game at Walker Oval on Saturday.
The West Saints posted 9-178 off 40 overs, thanks largely to 70 from opener Tom Van Den Berg.
It would not be nearly enough to stifle the Clubbers, who reached the target six down and proceeded to post 8-198 off their 40 overs.
Skipper Justin Baker (58) brought up his third half century of the season in another quality display.
Andrew Cullen (41), Adam Contessa (31) and Anthony Cristofaro (22) made valuable runs in the middle order before Kayne Meehan (9 not out) and Matthew Murphy (16 not out) brought it home.
While the Clubbers are striking top form, their neighbour Spotswood is in a whole lot of trouble.
The Woodsmen (8-122) have tumbled into the relegation zone following a narrow loss to Old Mentonians (7-128) at Mentone Grammar School.
In north division, Altona North and Laverton strengthened their bids for a finals berth with wins over Sunshine Druids and Royal Park-Brunswick respectively.
— Lance Jenkinson
