Tonny topples Eagles

By Matthew Kappos

Jul 15, 2024

Corey Drennan looks to link up with an open teammate. Photo by Aidan Briggs

Tongala’s A-grade netball side has held firm against a game Echuca United to grab a vital win in round 13 of the Murray Netball League.

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The Eagles matched it with the premiers for the first period, going into the break at Tongala Recreation Reserve with the scores deadlocked 11-11.

However, the Blues would show their championship form in the second, draining 14 goals to six to open up an eight-goal cushion.

United’s defence showed more grit in the third, but Tonny was able to extend its lead after an eight-goal-to six period.

The Eagles maintained their pattern with a third consecutive six-goal quarter, while the Blues added 14 for a final score of 47-29 in the home side’s favour.

Chelsey Wright finds a passing option. Photo by Aidan Briggs

The strength of this win pushed Tonny (9-4) above Deniliquin Rams and into third place by a miniscule 0.02 per cent goal differential.

The champions won’t expect to be troubled by Numurkah (1-11-1) when the two sides meet next weekend.

United has hosting duties against Cobram (3-9-1) and will be bullish about their chances of scoring a third win of the season after the teams drew in round three.