Rain is hindering Victoria's push for a Sheffield Shield win over Tasmania.
An early tea was taken at the MCG with the Bushrangers 1-122 chasing 253 to win on the final day of play.
Peter Handscomb (54) and Marcus Harris (45) had formed an unbroken 95-run partnership with victory looking in reach, but two rain delays have cut into playing time.
The duo has looked as assured as anyone on what has been a tricky wicket, Handscomb scoring at almost a run a ball and Harris offering excellent support.
Nic Maddinson had set the tone for a more aggressive display, moving to 20 with two boundaries before losing his wicket.
Former Victoria quick Peter Siddle (1-16) got a little deviation off the pitch to find Maddinson's edge, leaving the home side at 1-27.
But the experienced pairing of Handscomb and Harris quickly found their rhythm, the Bushrangers now needing 131 more runs for the win.
