THERE will be no Cavaliers' finals charge this season after Panthers emphatically thrashed last year's grand finalists at the weekend.
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The Mount Isa Cricket Association elimination final at Captain Cook Oval saw Panthers cruise to victory over Cavaliers, winning by 187 runs thanks to Alex Amos's maiden ton.
Amos belted 117 not out to lead the Mid-Season Cup winners to an imposing 9-295 from 40 overs.
At one stage the total appeared a distant dream, with early wickets leaving Panthers on edge at 5-102.
However, the composed Dan Tucker rectified the situation, compiling a sturdy 69 to lay the foundation for Amos's fireworks.
Archie MacPherson continued his solid form at the top of the order, posting 41.
The wickets were shared among the Cavs bowlers, with Shane McCarthy, Eli Jamieson and Ryan Salisbury claiming two each.
In reply, the chase never realistically got out of first gear.
New ball ace Peter Shah tormented the Cavaliers for the second time in a month, following his five-for heroics in the regular season.
This time Shah finished with 4-34 taking the key middle-order wickets of Jamieson, McCarthy, Jason Wellington and Sam Peters.
Steve Andrews and Amos would clean up the tail, finishing the Cavaliers innings inside 22 overs for a paltry 108.
The win means Panthers will play Black Stars next weekend for a spot in the grand final after the reigning premiers succumbed to Townview on Saturday.
For Cavaliers, it's curtains on their 2013-14 season joining the Western Bulls on the sidelines.