Deniliquin was able to edge out the Magpies 7.15 (57) to 7.8 (50) at Moama Recreation Reserve thanks to stellar performances from the likes of Ricky Gittens, John Anstee, Brayden Hall and Todd Gallagher.
Fraser Buchanan (three goals) was again impressive in attack for Moama, with Luke Dunham also standing out in his 200th game in black and white.
●Numurkah stormed home to snare a 7.10 (52) to 6.6 (42) win against Barooga, coming from eight points down at the final change to secure victory.
Michael Herlihy’s three goals were crucial for the Blues, as were the efforts of Beau McKeown, Dylan Taylor and Clancy Lester.
Brad Oats, Lucas Olson and Brendan Goesch battled hard for the Hawks.
●Echuca United remains atop the Murray Football League table after defeating Mulwala 14.11 (95) to 11.13 (79) at Lonsdale Reserve.
Josh Mellington was again in imposing form up forward as he booted six majors — taking his season tally to 49 from just eight games — while Charlie McLay, Lachie Carmody and Billy Barnes also dominated for the Eagles.
Adam Rouel managed three goals for the Lions, with Jackson Gash and Glenn Dominick also standing out.
●Cobram is becoming a fourth quarter specialist after running over the top of an opponent once again.
The Tigers kicked 7.2 to 3.3 against Tungamah in the final term on Saturday to complete a 20.16 (136) to 15.11 (101) triumph.
Matt Demaio was impressive with five majors, as was Jack Cassidy with three on senior debut.
Darcy McCormack also managed three majors as Tom Scott and Adam De Cicco led the way further afield for Cobram.
Tim Cooper (four goals), Nick Lawless (three), Terence Jones (three) and James Irvine worked hard for the Bears all day.
●Inaccurate goal-kicking cost Congupna its chance at knocking over Nathalia, with the Purples eventually claiming a 15.9 (99) to 9.17 (71) win.
The Road had double Nathalia’s scoring shots at the main break, but still trailed by a goal on the scoreboard, having snared 6.12 to 9.0.
Liam Evans (five goals), Jason Limbrick (four) and Alex Hicks (three) did the damage for the Purples in attack, while Drew Barnes and Tom Nihill were also standouts.
BJ Squire, Pat Jacobson (three goals), Dion Gleeson and Sam Ferguson battled hard for Congupna.
●Tongala claimed an important victory against Rumbalara, 10.16 (76) to 10.8 (68).
Makenzie Ryan booted three goals for the Blues, while Brayden Nevett, Dylan Joyce and Caleb Smith were also important.
Clayton McCartney snared six majors for Rumba, with David Smith kicking three as Kian Wise and Tim Hunter also worked hard.
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