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Justin Chadwick

Bulls on the ropes as Fanning nears maiden Shield ton

Sam Fanning has batted WA into a commanding position in their Shield clash against Queensland. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Queensland's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final have taken a major hit after fringe opener Sam Fanning and debutant Albert Esterhuysen ensured Western Australia produced a mesmerising day of cricket.

Resuming at a wobbly 3-37 in reply to WA's 210 at Allan Border Field, Queensland were skittled for 173 on the back of a four-wicket haul from Esterhuysen (4-37 off 13 overs).

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