The side declared after reaching 8-206 on day one at Rupanyup.

Jordan McDonald, 41, and Brendan Ward, 49, led the way for the Bullants side, with helpful contributions also coming from David Combe and Greg Eldridge.

Vincent White was the best performed Rup-Minyip bowler, with his return of 4-68 coming from eight overs.

Rup-Minyip faced five overs without loss to finished the day on eight runs. The side will need to produce a performance unlike what it has produced so far this season to successfully chase.

A Bullants loss would keep the door ajar for Jung Tigers if the side can snatch a win against a Horsham Saints team that has displayed indifferent form in recent rounds.

The Saints managed a brisk 195 on the first day before being bowled out.

Captain Brad Sproule provided the most resistance for his side, with a knock of 77 on the Dimboola Road hard wicket, as Pat Laffy claimed 4-48 off his 14.3 overs. Jung started strongly in reply and will resume at 1-52 at the start of play on Saturday with Grant McRae unbeaten on 29. Colts will look to fight back against Lubeck-Murtoa after a first loss of the season was secured on day one.

Colts were rolled for 98 within 29 overs as Brett McKenzie snared 4-16 before Graeme Reddie, 47, guided Lubeck-Murtoa to 8-140.