Fresh from a thrilling tie against Melbourne for the inaugural Sholly Cup, the 1s bowled out Hawthorn-Monash for 70 to set up a comfortable victory for the Ray Steele Trophy. Returning from injury, State quickie Brett Harrop took 5/16 and former coach Dan Lowery (pictured) claimed 4/16 before captain Brendan Joseland made 84.
Three of Uni's other four sides also had wins with opener Andrew Martel making his second unbeaten century of the season, off-spinner Sam Desai taking 6/57, Brendan Goonan 4/43, triple Premiership player Matt Schofield making 92 and Reid Merriman 63.