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Moama and Numurkah unable to be separated in enthralling round seven contest

By Oliver Shedden

May 25, 2025

Eesha Clarke was in action as wing defence for Moama against Numurkah.

In what was a tight tussle throughout, nothing could split Moama and Numurkah in round seven of Murray Netball League.

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The Magpies travelled to Numurkah Showgrounds with plenty of momentum on their side following a surge in performance recently.

The Blues didn’t make it easy for the visitors, with both sides trading blows for much of the opening quarter until Numurkah edged ahead by a single goal at the first break.

Both continued toiling with Numurkah extending its lead fractionally, but the 2024 runners-up refused to let go, the deficit four at half-time.

The third term was much of the same, the Blues still managing to hold on to their slim lead with the Magpies poised to make a big push to close the game.

Despite a valiant effort to keep them at bay by Numurkah, the final frame was all Moama, with its unit putting in a stellar fourth-quarter performance on both ends of the floor.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to pull out a comeback victory, with both sides left unsatisfied, but not empty-handed in a gritty draw.

The final score was 45-45.

While not getting a win against a lesser opponent standings-wise would be a little bit disappointing for the Magpies, a draw was good enough to hold on to their position within the top four for another week.

Moama will have a prime opportunity to notch another win as the halfway mark of the season closes in, as it will travel to Scott Reserve to battle the current wooden-spooner Cobram in round eight.