In a highlight Goulburn Valley League fixture, Kyabram prevailed by five goals over potential title rival Echuca, growing in strength over the course of the game to post the win 13.14 (92) to 8.11 (59).
On the netball court, Echuca returned to the finals places after picking up a percentage-boosting win over the struggling Bombers.
The Heathcote District League concluded its regular season, and the first week of finals fixtures is now locked in.
Lockington-Bamawm United’s senior side ended its year with a big win over White Hills, but it wasn’t enough to return the Cats to the finals picture.
Meanwhile, Leitchville-Gunbower showed positive signs in a competitive 15-point defeat to league top-dog North Bendigo and will sneak into the finals in fifth.
In netball, both LBU and L-G had difficult years, and that continued in the final week as both suffered defeat.
The Murray League had its penultimate round on Saturday, and it was an overall good round for local sides.
On the footy field, Echuca United gave finals-bound Nathalia a reality check, scoring its most prestigious scalp of the season with a five-point win.
Moama moved one step closer to securing a top-two finish, easily handling lower-table Barooga, while Tongala wasn’t able to keep up with the dominance of the league leader Congupna in a heavy defeat.
In netball, Tongala won its sixth straight to confirm its finals status, while Moama kept its postseason dreams in its own hands with a comfortable victory.
Echuca United went down to top-two-bound Nathalia.
The Picola and District league also kicked off its finals this weekend with elimination semis for those ranked 5-8 on the table.
While the round began on Saturday, all Picola United and Mathoura sides who qualified have their games scheduled for Sunday at Tocumwal Recreation Reserve.
The only top-grade hope remaining is the Blues’ senior side, which takes on Tungamah from 2.05pm.
Stay tuned to the Riverine Herald throughout the day for full reports on the weekend action.
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