Hello and welcome to Murray League grand final day from Moama Recreation Reserve.
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McPherson Media Group journalists and photographers will be across the action from the first whistle to the final siren — and we will keep you updated as it all happens in this live blog.
A reminder, the freshest updates will appear just below this intro throughout the day, giving you the ability to pop back in for the latest news and then scroll down to see what you missed.
Make sure you pick up a copy of the Riverine Herald and Shepparton News on Monday for your special souvenir editions — or head online to flick through the digital editions of each masthead.
Enjoy!
UPDATE: 12:45 - Your premiers so far
Riv photographer Aidan Briggs has been in all the action, capturing the moments each of the premiership-winning teams so far today have hoisted the cup.
UPDATE: 12:40 - Nothing in it between Echuca United and Tongala
Echuca United and Tongala are level at 19-all in the C-reserve netball grand final, in what is turning into an absolute nailbiter.
No-one has established ascendancy in the B-grade decider either, with Moama taking a slender 29-27 lead into the main break over Tongala.
Strap in for a big second-half, these matches are both going down to the wire.
UPDATE: 12:30 - Hughes says experience won the day for Tongala C-Grade
Co-coach Tracey Hughes reflected on an impressive win for her Tongala side in the C-Grade grand final.
“The girls played amazing which I knew they would, so pretty excited that we came through with the goods,” she said.
“(We’re) a bunch of mums with two young ones so a lot of experience, and a little bit of youth, but I think the experience probably won in the end.”
Goalkeeper Zena Hoyling earned best-on-court honours for Tongala in the decider.
UPDATE: 12:05pm - Cobram hang on in thrilling under-17 football decider
Cobram has managed to hold on despite significant Mulwala pressure in the dying stages to clinch the under-17 football premiership.
The Tigers did just enough to claim a 4.9 (33) to 4.4 (28) win, with the ball camped inside Mulwala’s forward-50 for the final five minutes of the contest.
Cobram vice-captain Paulie Degei was named best-on-ground in the clash, performing a starring role in his side’s victory.
UPDATE: 11:50am - Moama make it three from three in the netball, Tongala cap dominant year with brilliant win
Moama’s under-15 side has been crowned premier for 2024, earning the title with a 45-29 win over Mulwala.
“We started off pretty nervous but once we settled into the game the girls were stellar,” said coach Leesa Hooppell.
“We stuck to our game plan and all of the girls played their part beautifully.”
Moama’s Diaz Agg was named best on court for the grand final.
Tongala has capped a superb unbeaten season in C-grade with a brilliant win over Deniliquin, the 46-23 scoreline befitting of such a dominant side.
UPDATE: 11:45am - Cobram flip the script in enthralling under-17 football clash
Wow, what a quarter from the Tigers.
Having kicked 1.3 to half time, Cobram has roared into the lead against Mulwala, booting 3.2 for the term while keeping the Lions to a solitary point.
The Tigers, who lost the under-17 decider to Moama last year, now lead 4.5 (29) to 3.2 (20) with just one quarter remaining.
UPDATE: 11:40am - Moama, Tonny cruising ahead
Moama is well in control in the final term of the under-15 netball grand final, leading Mulwala 39-26.
Tongala are similarly cruising in the C-grade decider against Deniliquin, ahead 31-12 in the last quarter.
UPDATE: 11:20am - Mulwala ahead in under-17 grand final
The Lions have taken control of the under-17 footy, slamming home two goals with three minutes left in the half to take a 10-point lead into half time.
Cobram are well and truly in the contest, however, having recorded the same number of scoring shots as their opponent.
Mulwala lead 3.1 (19) to Cobram’s 1.3 (9) at the main break.
UPDATE: 11:15am - Tongala, Moama in control of clashes
At half time in the second block of Murray netball deciders, Tongala and Moama are both in prime positions for titles.
Tongala leads Deni Rams 19-8 in the C-grade final, while Moama is ahead 25-13 in 15 and under.
UPDATE: 11:00am - Mulwala claim under-14 football crown
Mulwala has claimed the under-14 football premiership with a 4.4 (28) to 2.6 (18) triumph over Cobram.
Mulwala skipper and co-league best and fairest Axel Saunders was named best-on-ground for the Lions, capping off a fine individual season.
The fourths have set the tone for Mulwala today, with the under-17’s in action now against Cobram, while the reserves will look to overcome the heartbreak of last season when they take on Deniliquin.
UPDATE: 10:45am - Moama wins pair of netball crowns
Moama has claimed the 13 and under and 17 and under championships, kicking off grand final day in style for the hosts.
The 13 and under side dominated Cobram through most of the game, eventually prevailing 45-15.
“To be honest, it hasn’t really sunk in,” said coach Rachael Whitelegg.
“For the first few minutes I was very nervous about how the day would end but they came out and showed everybody here today why they’re the number one team in the league.”
Moama’s 17 and under side also claimed the premiership, 41-29 over Cobram.
“The girls have worked so hard for this all year so I’m not surprised they went out there and gave it their all,” said Moama coach Sienna Agg.
“They play as a team, they play together and they play for each other.”
Cobram’s captain, Tahlia Pate was named as best on court for the grand final.
Netball UPDATE: 10:00am
Moama has one hand on the 13 and under championship, holding a huge 30-10 lead over Cobram at half time.
The Magpies have been clinical across mid-court, earning turnovers and converting in the attacking goal ring.
In the under-17s, Moama also has a lead over Cobram in a tighter contest, the score currently 23-16 in the Mowers favour.
UPDATE: 10:00am:
We have a game on our hands in the under-14 football decider.
Despite Mulwala dominating large portions of the third term, Cobram rallied late on, cutting the Lions’ lead to just four points at the final break.
3 quarter time: Mulwala 3.3 (21) lead Cobram 2.5 (17).
UPDATE: Saturday, September 21, 9:30am:
Morning all and welcome to our coverage of the Murray Football Netball League grand finals.
We are underway at Moama Recreation Reserve, with the under-14 football between Cobram and Mulwala kicking things off.
The Lions are currently leading at half-time, ahead 2.2 (14) to Cobram’s 1.3 (9).
The under-13 and under-17 netball matches have just got underway, with Moama and Cobram playing off against each other in both.
UPDATE: Saturday, September 21, 6am: The story so far
Those of you up bright and early will have plenty of time to read through any preview content you missed in the lead-up to today’s action.
Catch links to all of it below.
You can follow the action of the Goulburn Valley League grand finals tomorrow with a live blog from Deakin Reserve, Shepparton.
AS IT WAS PRINTED
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