The injury depleted Mulwala seniors travelled the long drive to Deniliquin confident of a strong performance against quality opposition.
The first quarter saw some very inaccurate goal kicking from Mulwala which could have seen them multiple goals in front at quarter time, and yet Deniliquin, were still in the game.
The goal kicking improved slightly in the second quarter and Mulwala continued to control the game but were unable to put scores on the board.
Zack Scott was influential on his wing and the back line.
Charlie McKenna flies and spoils his opponent for this contested mark.
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Josh Ednie, Nathan McNair and Lachlan Rouel were outstanding in limiting Deniliquin’s supply.
The second half was a scrappy affair with Mulwala able to kick away in the third quarter and control the match to come away with a strong win.
Awards: Yarrawonga Hotel - Josh Ednie, Waldrons IGA Corowa - Zach Scott, Club Mulwala - Nathan McNair, Yarra Golf - Lachlan Rouel and Mulwala Water Ski Club -Harrison Meade.
Jai Sneddon keeps his eyes on the ball to boot the sherrin long in this run chase.
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Julie Conway-Zanker
Reserves
Deniliquin 10.0.60 def by Mulwala 14.9.93.
Reserves brought premiership stalwarts to great effect and the likes of Thomas Wilson and Sean Robinson controlled the game all day.
Dave Cornish pulled off the full forward roll to great effect. Kicking the first 2 goals of the match, proving to the most elusive forward of the day, utilising his skill set and strong body to come away with best field honours.
Accurate kicking kept Deniliquin in the match but the old heads of Mulwala stood up at important times of the game to snuff out any chance of a Mulwala loss.
Awards: BSM Weld - T Wilson, Poolside - Sean Robinson and Seeliger Real estate - Dave Cornish.
Tom Dow contests and wins this ruck tap.
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Thirds
Deniliquin 0.0, 0.3, 1.4, 2.5.17.
Mulwala 3.5, 4.8, 6.10, 7.12.54.
Goals: Deniliquin: Chase Bartlett 1, Tomas Murray 1.
Mulwala: Sonny O’Bryan 2, Axel Saunders 2, Harley Cooper 1, Nate Leith 1, Oliver Nagle 1.
Best: Deniliquin: Andrew Smith, Thomas Ives, Charlie McCallum, Tynen Rothe, Henry Robinson.
Mulwala: Van Kreeck, Axel Saunders, Harley Cooper, Maiko Leith, Sonny Sneddon, Sonny O'Bryan.
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Fourths
Deniliquin 12.6.78 def Mulwala 4.6.30.
A tough day at Deniliquin. Coach Dusty asked for a more defensive effort, but yet again the fourths let a lot of easy goals through their structure.
Brody Guthrie was the pick of the defenders playing tight all day.
With a fight back on the cards for the second half, Jake Dalen was showing the way, playing his best game for the club yet.
Levi Purtle battled hard all day and Wally Hammon gave a bigger body around the ball when put into the middle.
A tough game but the Lions come away with plenty of upside and plenty to work on.
Goals: Reed Phillips 2, Taj Parker 1, Benji Watson 1.
Awards: Beechworth Armour Motor Inn Defensive Award - Brody Guthrie, Ricky D's - Levi Purtle, Charlees Chicken - Reed Mcglyyn Phillips, Crusty Loaf - Jacob Richardson and Lake Mulwala Bakery - Jake Dalen.
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