Challenge: Echuca United is seeking its second win of the 2022 season, but it will have to go through Nathalia to get it. Photo: Steve Huntley
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Third faces 11th in the Murray Netball League this Saturday, with Echuca United still on the hunt for win number two after a week off the courts.
The Eagles will have a tough assignment on their return however, with a match-up against league powerhouse Nathalia, on their home court no less.
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Coming off a frustrating abandoned clash against Congupna pre-bye due to unsafe court conditions, United may use that result as fuel for the fire after going toe-to-toe with the Road.
Since the Eagles’ maiden win against Cobram, they were bested by finals contender Mulwala before falling to a heart-breaking three-goal loss to Barooga.
Despite its record, United has crafted some neat patches of netball over the last few rounds, but the Purples are still one of the competition’s pace-setters alongside Deniliquin and Rumbalara.
Nathalia will also be looking to rebound after its first loss of the season in round seven, falling to a 21-goal defeat to the Rams.
The Eagles will come in with a 1-6 record after a well-earned break following a series of bruising encounters and are poised to welcome back several stars.
Eagles defender Tilly Keenan was one to go down with injury before the break, but it remains to be seen if she will recover from a rib injury in time for the clash.
Echuca United and Nathalia go head-to-head at Nathalia Recreation Reserve from 1.30pm.
