Gemma Brennan can’t stop Diaz Agg from receiving.
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Tongala has kept hopes of a finals berth alive in Murray Netball League, defeating a tenacious Echuca United at Tongala Recreation Reserve in round 14.
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Both sides were knocking on the door of the finals picture, a win throwing them right in the mix, while a loss would be a significant blow to their hopes.
Emmalea Wishart and Coby Morgan make contact.
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Although the youthful Eagles never went away throughout the contest, Tongala was able to keep them at arm's length when it mattered, scoring victory 45-40 at the final siren.
The Blues have managed to stabilise in recent weeks, having slipped down the table early in the year due to key player absences.
Meg Brennan lines up the shot.
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Tonny (7-7) is now only half-a-game from the finals places, with Moama and Numurkah sitting two points above the Blues.
It sets up a thrilling final stretch of fixtures as the three sides battle for two finals spots in the final four weeks.
Tiah Hooppell reels it in.
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Moama v Tongala (round 16) and Moama v Numurkah (round 18) are key match-ups during that period.
Echuca United is not mathematically out of the hunt, but has a tough run home consisting of four of the current top six sides.
Bridie Hill gets ahold of it ahead of Sienna Johnstone
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The side has shown forward strides since 2024 and proved itself a step above the lower tier teams this campaign.
The Eagles (5-1-8) could do Tongala, Moama and themselves a favour if they can defeat Numurkah at Echuca South Recreation Reserve this weekend.
Liv Mackenzie distributes from the back.
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Meanwhile, Tongala will be hopeful of securing another win as it battles 11th-placed Cobram.
Gemma Brennan takes control.
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Chloe Moyle goes overhead.
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