Blues search for form as Lions make leap

By Matthew Kappos

Jun 1, 2025

Sienna Johnstone and Tongala are searching for consistency, a two-game winning streak ended by Mulwala in round 8. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Tongala’s 2025 A-grade netball outfit is continuing to search for top gear, the Blues' chances at a three-match winning streak dashed by a resurgent Mulwala.

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A middle-of- the-road side in Murray Netball League in 2024, the Lions have shown evidence of a step-up in 2025 and continued that trend with a valuable win over Tonny.

The first quarter wasn’t a blowout, but fell solidly in the Lions’ favour at Lonsdale Recreation Reserve, the home side leading by six at the first break.

Tongala fought back in the second, winning the period to knock a goal off the margin at the half.

Hopes of a continued fightback were put on hold as Mulwala dominated the third, again prevailing by six to stretch the margin to 11.

The history of the first half repeated itself as Tonny again grabbed a narrow one-goal win in the fourth period, serving to reduce the final margin to 56-46 in the Lions’ favour.

One of the jewels of the league in recent seasons, Tongala has been up and down on court in 2025, in part due to key player absences.

The Blues (3-5) face another tough test this weekend as they host second-placed Nathalia at Tongala Recreation Reserve.