It was ecstasy for Moama’s netballers, who got home by three goals in a must-win clash with Numurkah to claim their finals place.
The Mowers footballers were on the other end of a heartbreaking result, downed by a point and losing their coveted top two place.
The side will once again have to take the hard road in the finals series, needing to win four straight elimination games to claim the crown.
It was a similar story of heartbreak for Echuca in the GVL netball.
The Murray Bombers’ defeat to Mooroopna saw Shepparton Swans sneak by them on percentage and claim sixth, eliminating the 2023 title-winners.
In football, Echuca crushed the Cats but couldn’t improve on fourth position.
Leader Kyabram was downed for the second time in three games by Shepparton Swans, blowing the title race wide open.
Back in the Murray League, Echuca United finished the season in a respectable eighth position after scoring its sixth victory of the year over Deniliquin Rams.
The Eagles netballers went down narrowly against a desperate Rams, who earned their way into the finals with the win.
Tongala’s footballers concluded a disappointing campaign with defeat to Mulwala, finishing the year in tenth.
The Blues’ netballers also suffered defeat but held on to their finals position.
Leitchville-Gunbower has an elimination semi-final coming up on Sunday afternoon in the seniors, taking on Huntly with its season on the line.
Stay tuned to the Riverine Herald website throughout the day for full reports from the weekend’s action.
