Tigers shape up

By Owen Sinclair

Apr 7, 2025

Cobram travelled to Finley to kick off round one of the Murray Football League.

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The visitors’ senior side welcomed NT import Will Irwin and returning skipper Sam Beasley as it contended with a headwind in the first quarter.

The Tigers' Matt Demaio sells the candy. Photo by Owen Sinclair

The lacklustre first stanza saw the Tigers finish goalless, trailing their hosts by eight points.

The second quarter however saw the visitors make amends by getting on the scoresheet, before taking the lead over Finley 21-39 at half-time.

Continued defensive pressure kept the Cats goalless until the 11th minute of the third quarter, and it wasn’t until the dying minutes of the final quarter that Finley slotted another between the big sticks.

Hunter Hardwidge is all eyes on the footy. Photo by Owen Sinclair

But it was too little too late, as dominant performances in the forward half from Luca Allen (four goals) and Tyron Baden saw the visitors take the win 36-71.