Gallery: Mooroopna salutes by six points in GMJL thriller

Jun 27, 2023

Mud fest: Mooroopna's Jayden Thorne. Photo by Megan Fisher

Mooroopna brushed aside yet another rival at the weekend to maintain its position at the top of the under-16 division one Goulburn Murray Junior League ladder.

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It took a stirring second-half performance from the Cats to turn the tide in the round eight encounter against Shepparton-Notre Maroon as they held on by six points.

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Down low: Shepparton-Notre Maroons' Steele Chapman is tackled by Mooroopna's Noah Williams and Reeve Evans. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Turn and go: Shepparton-Notre Maroons' Ryan Ash. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Tumble: Shepparton Notre-Maroons Harrison Willaton falls to the ground in front of Mooroopna's Oscar Emanuelli. Photo by Megan Fisher

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In the zone: Shepparton-Notre Maroons' Liam Teague. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Off and running: Mooroopna's Jack Williams. Photo by Megan Fisher

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In the thick of it: Mooroopna's MacKenzie Calleja. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Ruck duel: Shepparton-Notre Maroons Nehemiah Lemke and Mooroopna's Caleb Aitken. Photo by Megan Fisher

The home side booted six goals — following a goalless first half — after the main break to run over the top of the Bears at Mooroopna Recreation Reserve.

Noah Williams was influential for the Cats, along with teammates MacKenzie Calleja, Jayden Thorne and Oscar Emanuelli.

The Bears’ Ryan Ash showcased his talents with a best-on display, while Spencer Dickins, Steele Chapman, Zavier Davidson and Jack Mellington contributed with strong efforts.

News photographer Megan Fisher attended the junior football clash and captured plenty of action.