Corowa Cougars, CSU Muddogs, Tumbarumba Greens and The Wolfpack teams.
The Corowa Cougars women's league tag team concluded their regular season with a solid 30-4 victory over The Wolfpack at home at Corowa Aerodrome on Sunday.
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With multiple forfeits affecting the men's competition, the focus was entirely on the women's teams as they prepare for the crucial finals series ahead.
Women's League Tag team
Paisley Shaw takes a run.
The Corowa Cougars women's league tag side showed their resilience in a sometimes scrappy encounter against The Wolfpack, demonstrating the ability to pull together when it mattered most to secure a convincing victory in their final regular season match.
While the game may not have flowed as smoothly as some of their previous performances, the team's character shone through as they worked collectively to overcome the challenges presented and maintain their momentum heading into finals football.
Individual brilliance was on display throughout the contest, with several players delivering standout performances that highlighted both their skill and determination. The team's ability to create scoring opportunities across different areas of the field showcased the attacking depth that has been a feature of their season.
Bridgette Lee produced an impressive running try, demonstrating excellent positional play as she swept deep into the far-right pocket.
Her strong finish toward the posts was a testament to both her individual skill and the team's ability to create space in attacking situations.
Steph Johnstone celebrated a special milestone, crossing for her first try of the season and as a Cougar.
Hitting a straight line up the right of the posts she was confident in her finish and celebrated in style with the team.
1 v 1 Bridgette Lee breaks the line and beats her defenders down the right hand side for a try.
Georgia Farrington and Sophie Lee both had particularly strong running games, each crossing for two tries that demonstrated their ability to break defensive lines and create opportunities through powerful carries.
The victory capped off what has been an outstanding regular season for the women's team on and off the field.
Their consistent performances throughout the season have earned them a home semi-final and the opportunity to progress directly to the grand final with victory next week.
Sophie Lee earned Players' Player honours for her two-try performance, Steph Johnstone was named runner-up, Tyler Hocking received the Coaches Award and Bridgette Lee was recognised with the Old Boys award.
Looking ahead to Semi-Finals
Steph Johnstone celebrates her first try for the Corowa Cougars.
The conclusion of the regular season marks the beginning of the most exciting phase of the rugby league calendar, with the Corowa Cougars set to host the semi-finals at their home ground at Corowa Aerodrome this Sunday, August 24.
The day will feature four crucial matches that will determine which teams progress to the grand final and which face the pressure of preliminary final football in Mooroopna the following Sunday.
The action begins at 11am with Wodonga Wombats taking on Wangaratta Knights in league tag, followed by the Cougars' women facing Shepparton Eagles at 12:15pm.
The men's semi-finals follow, with the Cougars taking on Wangaratta Knights at 1:30pm, before Tumbarumba Greens face Shepparton Eagles in the final match at 3:15pm.
Home ground advantage will be crucial for both Cougars teams, as the women look to secure direct passage to their grand final, and the men requiring a win to progress to the preliminary match.
For supporters, the semi-final day promises to be an exceptional showcase of local rugby league, with four high-quality matches featuring the best teams from the regular season competing for the right to play in the grand finals.
The Cougars faithful will have the opportunity to support both teams in what promises to be a memorable day of rugby league at Corowa Aerodrome.
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