Sunbury’s poor day with the bat proved costly in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield on Saturday.
After getting its first win on the board the previous week, the Roar top order struggled and left the side chasing the eight ball again.
Both openers were back in the shed before the score reached double figures and at 5-38 needed someone to step up and rescue the innings.
A 19 run partnership was as good as it got for the Roar as it crumbled from 5-38 to all out for 83.
Indika Massalage top scored with 21, with Jack Narraway (16) the only other batter to reach double figures.
The Roar needed everything to go right with the ball if it was to have any shot.
With Jason McGann got an early wicket, the Bulls were able to put some partnerships together,
At 3-40, the Roar still had a shot before the Bulls batted strongly to finish 4-84 in the 28th over.
Harry Butler top scored with 41 before going out with victory in sight for the Bulls.
Jack McGann took two wickets for the Roar off his eight overs.
After three matches, the Roar sits in ninth spot.
It will be back to the two-day format in the next round as the Roar travels to face an improved Tullamarine side.
The Demons have a win, tie and loss so far.
The Roar’s second XI also had a tough day, bowled out for 111 in reply to the Bulls’ 5-142.
