In overcast and gloomy conditions on Saturday the Swans were bowled out for 240 with skipper Jake Best top-scoring with 84 off 141 balls.

It follows on from Best's season high of 96 not out last week, an innings that appears to have kick-started his season.

The Swans were bolstered by the return of favourite son Damien Wright from his coaching duties with New Zealand.

The veteran quick was in town to work with Big Bash League team Melbourne Stars.

Wright's Stars teammate Jade Durnbach also made a one-off appearance for the Swans and the Surrey paceman had an immediate impact. But former Australian player Wright was dismissed without scoring and the Swans were floundering at 7-176 on a pitch where 300-plus was not out of the question.

Jayde Herrick (19), Shane Maggs (23) and Durnbach (31) were left to rescue their team from an impending disaster.

"It was a bit disappointing - 240 probably wasn't enough," Swans coach Mark Ridgway said.

"We were out just after tea and if we had kept a few more wickets, we were probably on track to make 350 or 380.

"They bowled OK but we just didn't bat as smart as we could have."

Ridgway said there was no magic formula for Best's form reversal.

"He's just become more patient and is watching the ball closer.

"Cricket is an easy game and sometimes bowlers can find it hard to get you out when you watch the ball and play straight," he said. "He's being a bit more selective with his shots."

In reply Ringwood is 3-74 and has Gavin Kellar (20) and Joe Loorham (0 not out) at the crease.

Herrick (1-34) was dangerous with the new ball while his opening ball partner Durnbach (1-24) was also impressive.

Wright (0-12) and Durnbach are not available for the second day of play and the Swans are set to bring Rod Bird and Ash Perera back into the line-up.

Young all-rounder Clive Rose (1-4) snared the other wicket and is likely to bowl plenty of overs

when the match resumes this Saturday.

Ringwood posted 254 in the seconds match with the Swans 2-48 in reply with a full day's play to push for victory.

In the thirds Casey-South Melbourne made a respectable 205.