Sport

Moama fightback not enough to stop Tiger mauling

By Oliver Shedden

Sep 7, 2025

Zac Stovell and Moama were wrapped by Kyle Coates and Cobram in the semi-final. Photos: Matthew Kappos Photo by Matthew Kappos

In a shocking turn of events, a heavily favoured Moama unit fell to Cobram in the Murray Football League first semi-final on Sunday.

Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content

Playing at Numurkah Showgrounds, the Magpies were left reeling early, being held goalless as the Tigers jutted out to a 27-point lead after banging on four goals.

Moama found its feet in the second period, coming back strong with a trio of maximums, however, Cobram stayed one step ahead, putting a pair of shot attempts through the middle to take a 24-point advantage at the major break.

Blake Evans fires it into the middle. Photo by Matthew Kappos

A three-goal barrage by the Tigers after half-time kept them in the driver’s seat, but, the Magpies wouldn’t give in, clinging on after booting four goals to bring the margin to 21 with a big final stretch to play.

While Cobram faltered at the death, tallying a sole goal in the fourth, Moama’s wayward kicking 3.4, prevented them from pulling off an almighty comeback at death’s door.

Trent Gray tackles Hunter Hardwidge Photo by Matthew Kappos

Unfortunately for the Moama faithful, it wasn’t to be, as the Magpies’ season was abruptly cut short by a gritty Tigers outfit in an 11.13 (79) to 10.8 (68) finish.

Jye Warren led the way in front of goal with three majors to his name, while Tobias Thooleen was named best-on for his side.

Khy Stovell kicks one late in the second. Photo by Matthew Kappos

With the loss, Moama’s season has come to an end after a strong home-and-away season, with Cobram moving on to a preliminary final against Mulwala at Nathalia Recreation Reserve.

The winner of the match will have a tough job ahead of them, coming up against unbeaten defending champion Congupna in the grand final.