The Rams resumed at 6-89 with opener David King still at the crease and playing coach Gavin Kellar still to bat after suffering a concussion on day one.

King (53) and Kellar (34 not out) forged a 47-run stand for the eighth wicket but once King was dismissed the Rams were always going to struggle.

Roos skipper Carl Sandri took two late wickets and Rams tail-ender Michael Topp was run out, ending the Rams innings.

Chris Marantelli (5-52) took the bowling honours for the Kangaroos

The Roos used 17 overs in their second innings, scoring 2-47, with Rams bowlers Brendan Walsh and Blair Allan each taking a wicket before play was called off at tea.

The Rams host reigning premiers Dandenong at Russell Lucas Oval this Saturday and Sunday with play starting at 11am both days.

■ Croydon has a fighting chance to notch a much-needed win when its resumes against Noble Park at Pat Wright Senior Oval, Noble Park, on Saturday.

The Kookaburras have had their struggles this season but managed to bowl out the lowly Parkers for 229 from 75.3 overs.

Chris Brown (2-43), Ash Hamer (2-34) and Hamish Paterson (2-7) led the way for the

Kookaburras. Parkers batsman Marasinghe Perera made 88. Play resumes at this Saturday at 1pm.