Warner did just enough to defeat Smith in the final round of Senior Bradman last Saturday.
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Warner struggled to 9-76 (average 8.4 runs a wicket), but the total proved too much for Smith, which only mustered 7-52 (ave 7.4).
Ryan Bock (13) was Warner’s most effective batsman. Charlie Jones snared 2-5 for Smith, while Oscar Nolan took 2-10 before top scoring for his side with six.
Daniel Morris (2-6) and Callum Weppler (2-8) did most of the damage for Warner with the ball.
Elsewhere, Watson produced a good batting performance to score 1-71 and shut Johnson out of their clash.
Taine Moraschi (13) and Mason Ashcroft (9) both retired for Watson.
Blake Jamieson took Johnson’s only wicket and retired on 18 with the bat. Harry Rowston also made a handy 18. Mason Ashcroft (3-3) and Ben Tyson (3-11) both bowled well for Watson.
In the final match, Clarke finished the season with a big win over Lyon.
Alex Robinson (30 ret), Ollie Bartter (20 ret) and Rohan Lacey (14 ret) all made runs in Clarke’s total of 3-98.
In reply, Lyon only managed 10-46, with James Roche retiring on 10. Jake Rand (2-3) and Luke DeMamiel (2-9) were impressive with the ball for Clarke.
Cricketer of the week is Watson’s Mason Ashcroft for his damaging bowling and resolute batting.