Echuca United had plenty to celebrate with a strong victory over Shepparton Swans. Photos: Megan Fisher.
It was another 3-0 week for local sides in the Goulburn Murray Women’s and Girls Leagues.
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Local sides are now a combined 8-0 over the first three rounds of competition.
In the girls league, both Moama and Echuca United put in strong results, defeating Shepparton-based opposition in Shepparton.
Echuca United was at Princess Park, hosted by Shepparton Swans.
The defending champion was still finding its shooting boots in the opening exchanges, logging 2.7 in the first period and adding another glut of behinds in the second to score 3.14 (32) at the half.
Echuca United's Harper Delamare fires off a handball from the ground.
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Megan Fisher
The Eagles’ defence held up well, and restricted the Swans to 1.2 (8), giving the visitor a useful lead at the main interval.
United proved more accurate after the half-time team talk, kicking three goals in each quarter for an overall 6.5 in the half and a final score of 9.19 (73) to 2.3 (15).
Echuca United's Indi Herrett pressures Shepparton Swans' Georgia Keir.
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Megan Fisher
Matilda Fowler shouldered the goal-kicking duties with five for the Eagles, supported by three from Jordi Cain, and one from Chelsea Swiggs.
It was a similar scoreline in the other match of the round featuring local talent, as Moama dealt effectively with last season's grand finalist Shepparton United, 10.5 (65) to 3.0 (18) at Deakin Reserve.
Julia Taranto pounces on a loose ball.
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Megan Fisher
The Magpies held the Demons scoreless over the opening term, starting their own scoring with two goals.
The visitor added another four majors in the second period, while Shepparton United got itself on the board with its opening goal.
Marli Hollamby scampers away from the centre contest. Photo: Supplied.
A 33 point half-time lead continued to extend throughout the second half, as Moama recorded a dominant win.
Ruby McLeod kicked three for the Magpies, while Maisy Byrne and Stella Fraser added two each.
Maisy Byrne and Chelsea McLeod both have eyes for the loose footy. Photo: Supplied.
Having played an extra game, Moama sits atop the girls league ladder at 3-0, with Echuca United close behind at 2-0.
A blockbuster local clash comes around next weekend when the Eagles host the Magpies at Echuca South Recreation Reserve from 12.30pm on Sunday.
Goulburn Murray Women’s League
In the women’s competition, Echuca proved far too strong for opponents Tatura, shutting out the Bulldogs in a 15.9 (99) to 0 result.
The Murray Bombers put up two thirds of their points in the first half before letting the foot off the gas slightly after the major break.
Coach Kate Dixon kicked five to lead her side, while Sienna Lee added three, and Olivia Dewar, Tyler Neville, and Lulu Slater all slotted two.
Dewar and Dixon featured among the sides’ best, as did Tori Russell, Louise Walker, Amy Mathers and Teah Bell.
Leading the ladder at a perfect three from three, Echuca is headed into a bye in round four before returning to action on May 11, taking on Nathalia at Victoria Park.
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