Murray Bombers miss out on final against Cats

Earlier, Mooroopna surged into the lead from the opening whistle starting the game how they would finish it, on a 6-1 run.

The Murray Bombers trailed by three at quarter-time, and by the same margin at the half, 20-17.

The Cats ticked one further ahead by the last break, but Echuca would make its move in the fourth, surging to the lead with nine minutes remaining.

The Murray Bombers held firm for several minutes, but with three and change on the clock would eventually surrender the lead, ending their season.

Mooroopna will play Euroa in the final.