Murray madness: Lower grades hit the fields and courts

Moama scored a rollicking win over Rumbalara, obliterating the host 21.12 (138) to 0.5 (5).

Josh Smith slotted seven majors, while Riley Chilver added five.

Tongala also picked up the win 10.14 (74) to 6.1 (37) over Barooga.

Sam Tyler’s four goals was the Blues' best.

Echuca United was on the end of a heavy defeat, perpetrated by Cobram, 24.9 (153) to 1.2 (8).

Jayden Johnson found the uprights for the Eagles' lone major of the game.

Moama (12-1) is one of the title contenders in second, Tongala (8-5) looks a lock for finals in fifth and Echuca United (4-9) is all but mathematically out of hope for a post-season appearance in seventh.

Under-17

There were similar, but less extreme results in the under-17 games.

Moama grabbed an 80-point win, 16.11 (107) to 4.3 (27), with Mac Hooppell and Jack Kohn sharing top scoring duties with three goals each.

Tongala recovered from an early deficit to prevail by 44 points, 10.9 (69) to 4.1 (25).

Jedd Turpin kicked four for the Blues, while Marley Gordon provided useful support with two.

Echuca United was beaten by 50 points, 4.3 (27) to 11.11 (77), with Angus McMahon slotting three of the Eagles' four goals, while Ryder Johnson was their best.

Moama (12-1) sits in second position on the ladder, with Tongala (9-4) a step behind in fourth.

Echuca United (6-7) looks likely to secure a finals position in sixth, two games clear of Rumbalara.

Under-14

It was a notable round in the under-14s as it featured three shut-outs across the six games.

Moama was the offender in one, winning 18.17 (125) to 0, while Tongala and Echuca United were the victims of the unwanted scoreline.

The Blues were victimised 30.15 (195) by Barooga, while Cobram ran up 20.12 (132) on United.

The Mowers (9-4) are in fourth place on the table, while Echuca United (5-8) sits out of the finals in seventh.

Tongala (1-12) languishes second from the bottom.

Netball — B-grade

All three teams were successful in B-grade as they continue to rampage as the competition’s top trio.

Moama got the win by eight goals, 43-35, while United was slightly more comfortable at 45-33.

Tongala had the biggest win of the three, 69-33.

The Blues (13-0) hold court over United (12-1), and Moama (10-3), the local sides the three favourites to claim the flag in a couple of months' time.

C-grade

Tonny is also a perfect 3-0 in C-grade, continuing that streak with a 75-37 win.

United and Moama were also successful, the Eagles (9-1-3) prevailing 50-35, while the Pies (8-1-4) got the win 55-44.

Echuca United sits in fourth spot, while Moama lurks just behind in fifth.

C-reserve

Tongala’s lower grade dominance is notable as the C-reserve side also holds a perfect record, aided by the weekend’s 56-35 win.

Echuca United (11-2) edged past Cobram 39-33 to stay in second place, while Moama was unsuccessful against a powerful Rumba, downed 63-32.

The Mowers (4-9) are in eighth place.

17-and-under

Echuca United is looking down on the rest of the league, improving to 11-1 with a 45-29 result.

Moama sits in third (9-1), but didn’t take to the court at the weekend due to the absence of Rumba in the grade.

Tongala (8-4) continued its recent winning streak in a 62-27 win, remaining in fifth place.

15-and-under

Moama lost its first game of the year to Rumba, downed 32-29.

The Magpies (12-1) still hold top spot on percentage, but are closely followed by Cobram (12-1) and Rumbalara (11-2)

Tongala dominated Barooga 52-10 to take fifth spot from Echuca United which mirrored Moama’s scoreline in a 32-29 defeat to the Tigers.

13-and-under

Moama is the perfect leader in 13-and-under, a 40-10 win, the latest success.

Echuca United is in a battle for third with Tongala (both 10-3), but is currently ahead on percentage.

The Eagles won 29-15 on Saturday, while Tongala was successful 31-8.