Murray Bombers blow Demons away

By Matthew Kappos

Jun 30, 2024

Riley Smith celebrates a goal in another textbook Echuca performance against Shepparton United. Photos: Megan Fisher Photo by Megan Fisher

It was a typically comprehensive performance from Echuca in its round 12 Goulburn Valley League match-up with Shepparton United.

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Even on their home turf at Deakin Reserve, the Demons never looked as if they would challenge the Murray Bombers, with the reigning champions putting up 50 points in the first quarter alone.

Cooper Barber looks to get on to a loose ball. Photo by Megan Fisher

Shepp United responded with just one goal of its own in the period and was held scoreless altogether in the second as Echuca took an 84-7 advantage into the half.

Five more goals eventuated in each of the third and fourth terms for the Murray Bombers, and while the Demons showed a little fight in the final quarter, they were well beaten 23.12 (150) to 6.2 (38).

Ruck Kane Morris had a field day up forward, kicking a phenomenal 10 goals, while Jackson Stewart (three goals), Tighe O’Brien, Liam Tenace and Daniel Willis (two each) were the other multiple goal-kickers.

Daniel Willis plans his next move. Photo by Megan Fisher

The two-time champions continue to reign atop the table, with an almighty percentage of 227.85.

The weekend’s fixture was part of a split round for the GVL, with Echuca to have the week off next Saturday, before returning to Victoria Park to face Seymour on July 13.

Looking ahead, Mooroopna away on July 20, Euroa at home on July 27 and a return fixture in Rochester on August 10 look to be the highlights of the Murray Bombers’ run home.