Goonellabah Workers Sports opener Rory McLean was solid at the top of the order on day one of their match against Cudgen at Oakes Oval.

Cudgen won the toss and sent Goonellabah into bat.

McLean opened with captain Andrew Kemmis and was able to anchor the Goonellabah innings with 52 off 143 balls, showing patience beyond his years.

Rory McLean deals with a short pitched delivery from Cudgen's opening bowlers. Photo: Matt Barlow

Kemmis added 41 off 69 balls for a solid opening partnership.

Goonellabah Workers Sports Captain Andrew Kemmis keeps a close eye on the delivery from Cudgen. Photo: Matt Barlow

Unfortunately for the hosts, wickets fell regularly with Brady Toniello adding 19 and Damien Santin 21 in the lower order to put a halt to the wickets falling.

Goonellabah were eventually bowled out for 178 in the 65th over.

Connor Ziebell was the chief destroyer for Cudgen with 4/56 off 15 overs.

In reply GWS have Cudgen 1/15 off 9.1 overs with Reece Gregor taking the lone wicket late in the day with figures of 1/1 off 1.1.

The home side will look for early wickets next Saturday to put pressure on Cudgen's middle order.