Clark's counterpart, Beau Casson, called correctly, decided to bat and Gordon piled on 8-402 by stumps.

The former Australian spinner, Casson, top-scored with 181.

At one stage the Lions were roaring with Gordon in bother at 5-85 in the morning session.

All-rounder Grant Lambert was outstanding taking 5-56 from 25 overs in hot conditions on a flat wicket.

The Lions batsmen now have a massive run chase this Saturday starting at 10.30am.

In second grade at Rosedale Oval, the Lions made 209, Gordon resumes at 0-67.

In third grade, the Lions made 249 at Killara Oval, with Dean Hayes top-scoring with 82 and Mitchell Lloyd making 68.

The Lions' fourth grade made 190 and Shaun Bridges top-scored with 61.

The Lions fifth grade play its match against Gordon this Saturday and Sunday at Beauchamp Oval at Chatswood.