Even with a rough loss against the Batavia (now Geraldton) Buccaneers, you could not keep James Fitch from staying positive.

Peter Betti was reappointed for two more seasons at Boyanup-Capel-Dardanup, which was seen as a massive bonus for the club moving forward.

The Souwest Slammers were crushed 105-84 by the Batavia Buccaneers, with a major lapse in the final quarter costing them dearly. James Fitch top scored with 28 points, while former Slammers ace Joe Regnier torched his old club with 30 points.

South Bunbury dealt Augusta-Margaret River's finals hopes a massive blow after running out 14.10 (94) to 12.5 (77) winners at Gloucester Park.

Bunbury and South Bunbury were dominating the top end of the ladder across all grades heading towards September.

Former New Zealand pacer Lindisfarne cruised to an impressive victory at Donaldson Park, taking out the Townsend Paint Supplies Conditioned Handicap.