DARLEY moved within three points of the first grade top four after a 24-run win against Brown Hill on Saturday.
Darley batted first and posted 6-251 thanks mainly to Josh Bamford, who was run out for 99, and Brian Wheelahan (57).
Darley bowled out Brown Hill for 227 in reply, with Ben Longhurst (3-58) taking the most wickets.
Darley's 27 points in fifth is closing on Golden Point (30), which lost to Wendouree at the weekend, and third-placed Mt Clear (30).