Georgia Emonson flourishes outside off in the abandoned GMCW grand final. Photos: Jordan Townrow.
Mother nature had her say on Sunday in a disappointing end to the Goulburn Murray Cricket Women’s season.
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Although both sides were raring to go, only one innings was completed at Moama Recreation Reserve before the heavens opened and play was abandoned.
Echuca players are all smiles after a wicket.
As the minor premier, Moama will be awarded the 2025-26 premiership, although both the Mowers and opponent Echuca would have wanted things settled on the field.
What play we did get set up an intriguing second innings chase, with Moama posting 7-156 from its 35 overs.
Zoe Cook flights one down.
The Mowers leadership team stood up for the big occasion, with captain Delaney Laffy and co-vice-captain Olivia Davy both retiring after good early stints, before returning late to put the finishing touches on the effort.
Laffy posted 42 not out from 36 deliveries, while Davy added 31 unbeaten from 38.
Ariel Howe looks to go big.
Echuca’s bowlers all chipped in to a good all-round effort in the field, six of the seven used grabbing a single wicket.
Captain Jessica Cox had the most economical figures of 1-8 from seven overs.
Terri Speight eyes her target.
Unfortunately, Echuca never got the opportunity to begin its chase as the weather worsened significantly during the innings break.
Moama won its way to the minor premiership by posting a 9-2 regular season record, while Echuca finished just behind at 8-3.
Isla Laffy flat bats into the onside.
This was the second match between the two sides to be washed out, after the entirety of round two was abandoned.
Those were the only two matchday’s washed out this season.
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