YOU almost have to be a mathematical genius to predict how the Doutta Stars can make the Victorian Turf Cricket Association north division finals.

The simple equation requires both Keilor Park and Sunshine United to lose their final round matches, and the Stars to upend relegation-threatened Hoppers Crossing Cats away at Hogans Road Reserve.

If that is the way the round 11 matches pan out, the Stars will be scampering for the calculator to find out if they have achieved an escape act that Houdini would be proud of to feature in the finals.

The Stars powered to a mammoth 7-318 before the declaration in the 65th over.

Ryan Green was the stand-out with the bat, punishing the Cats bowlers en route to 159.

He was offered assistance from Justin Glenister (48), Neil Jayasundara (29), Shannon Wigmore (23) and Robert Lamberti (23).

The Cats were 1-39 at stumps.

Jayasundara completed a positive day for the Stars with a late wicket.

Keilor Park is in a healthy position against Greenvale.

The Devils lost four late wickets on day one at Keilor Park Reserve, but need just 108 runs for victory with six wickets in hand.

■ Moonee Valley will head into the north A1 finals with the minor premiership.

The Valleys need only 17 runs to beat second side Footscray United with seven wickets to spare at Ormond Park.

East Keilor has a massive run chase ahead to eclipse Taylors Lakes (9-302) at Overland Reserve, despite four wickets to John Bell and three to Ashley Arrowsmith.

Avondale Heights would have been disappointed with their total of 166, but the smiles returned with Craigieburn producing a sub-standard 8-106 by stumps.

■ The make-up of the north B1 finals was sorted long ago - but there has been some jostling for position within the top four.

Aberfeldie Park is well on its way to victory against the Seabrook Saints at Bruce Comben Reserve.

The Bears removed the Saints for 196 on the back of fine bowling displays from Gary Pascu (5-44) and Matt Albers (3-35).

In response, the Bears were cruising at 0-54.

Aberfeldie is guaranteed the play finals this season, but want to enter the finals on a high note. The Two Blues posted an imposing 8-278 from their 80 overs against Altona Roosters at Clifton Park.