Travelling to Rumbalara Recreation Reserve, the Tigers were leading the contest at half time and right in the mix heading into the final term, however Rumbalara proved too strong, continuing their resurgence following a first up loss to hand Cobram a 35-46 defeat.
The first term saw swings of momentum, with stretches of consecutive goals scored by both sides dictating patches of the quarter, but ultimately the score would fall marginally in the Tigers’ favour at the horn, leading by one.
Rumbalara tested out different formations and player positioning across the second term, making 10 rotations through play as it looked to find a system that would change the game for the better, but Cobram held firmly onto its slim lead, extending it to two by the main break, scores 20 to 22.
The third quarter is where Rumba found its breakthrough, though, as Cobram handed back the lead.
A stretch of six consecutive goals gave Rumbalara the advantage it was searching for, before another back and forth affair ensued.
However, ahead of the final change of ends, it was Rumba in front of Cobram by four goals, the Tigers trailing 31-35 but still right in the hunt.
Goals piled on in the final period in favour of Rumbalara while its defence held firm, netting a 46-35 result at the final whistle.
The Tigers remain inside the top six despite the loss at 2-2 for the season, however face a formidable Mulwala this Saturday, the Lions yet to lose this season and boasting an ominous percentage above 210.
In other MNL round four action, Mulwala defeated Finley by 35 goals, and Tongala clinched a six-goal win over Moama in the Anzac Day contests.
Nathalia defeated Numurkah 68 to 50 on Sunday afternoon, while Congupna, Echuca United and Deniliquin had byes.
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