Jye Warren led the way in front of goal for Moama, kicking four in the contest against Cobram. Photos: Rechelle Zammit
After starting its season with a loss, Moama is in heaven with its seventh win in as many games over Cobram in round eight of Murray Football League.
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It was always going to be a tight contest between the Magpies and Lions at Scott Oval, and that was the case in the first quarter.
Cobram drew first blood, but it was one way traffic once Moama got on the board with a goal, as it launched four behinds in the back half of the quarter to take a narrow, two-point lead at the first break.
Tobias Thoolen hits a superhero pose after taking a mark.
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Rechelle Zammit
The Tigers found their rhythm in the second half with a pair of goals, while the Magpies struggled to kick straight, adding 1.4 to the tally to fall a point behind at half-time.
Following the major break, both sides found greater attacking rhythm, with Moama fixing its accuracy issues and booting 5.1 to romp back into the lead.
Luke Simpson chips a kick over the top.
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Rechelle Zammit
Yet, Cobram wouldn’t go away, adding 4.3 to its own tally, the margin three points in favour of the Magpies.
Moama’s defence held up down the stretch, limiting the Tigers to 1.1, while down the other end the visitor’s attack flourished, finishing with a 3.1 effort.
Rhys Drennan looks to move beyond Cobram's Kyle Coates.
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Rechelle Zammit
This last push put the Magpies over the top, escaping round eight with a 15-point victory.
Mitchell Lake and Jye Warren did the heavy lifting for Moama in front of goal, kicking three majors each.
James Whitehead spots a lead ahead of Cobram's Luca Allen.
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Rechelle Zammit
Both were joined by Darchi Clarke, Tobias Thoolen, Jake Cardilini and James Whitehead among the Magpies’ best.
Following the victory, Moama now finds itself second only to defending champion Congupna on the ladder.
The Magpies will return home for a blockbuster Three Jacks Trophy rematch against arch-rival Echuca United in round nine.
The Game
Scores
Moama: 1.4, 2.8, 7.9, 10.10 (70)
Cobram: 1.2, 3.3, 7.6, 8.7 (55)
Goals
Moama: Mitchell Lake 3, Jye Warren 3, Trent Gray 2, Lachlan Carmody, James Whitehead
Cobram: Ben Ryan 4, Luca Allen, Jake Hodgkin, Jackson Trengove, Hunter Verhoeven
Best
Moama: Darchi Clarke, Mitchell Lake, Tobias Thoolen, Jye Warren, Jake Cardilini, James Whitehead
Cobram: Jackson Trengove, Ben Ryan, Jake Hodgkin, Luca Allen, Hunter Hardwidge, Matteo Allen
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