By Aaron Cordy
THE Goulburn Murray Women & Girls Grand Finals were played last week, with Shepparton United Football Netball Club defeating Echuca Football Netball Club 7.2.44 to 4.4.28 in the women’s. And the Moama Junior Football Club have defeated Shepparton United Football Netball Club 7.6.48 to 3.4.22.
Echuca surged forward early in the open moments of the game, but failed to capitalise on a shot on goal with a behind. From then the day belonged to Shepp United, under the guidance of coach Grant Searle, with the league’s leading goal-kicker Paige Baksh booting three goals and Molly Kennedy winning best-on-ground for her tenacious impact in the midfield.
Best Players Shepp United: Molly Kennedy, Tayla Sampson, Kelsey Makar, Bec Monk, Paige Baksh, Charlotte Artavilla-Bennett.
Goal Kickers Shepp United: Paige Baksh (3), Charlotte Artavilla-Bennett (1), Jess Allen (1), Renee Austin (1), Payten Johnson (1)
Best Players Echuca: Tori Russell, Liv Dewar, Amy Mather, Kate Dixon, Lulu Slater & Bree Church.
Goal Kickers Echuca: Olivia Dewar (2), Amy Mathers (1), Kate Dixon (1).
The Youth Girls saw Moama Junior Football Club take out their first premiership, with Zahra Kelly of Moama getting the best-on-ground for her 4 goals.
Moama Best Players: Shaleah Cooper, Zahra Kelly, Beth Morris, Maisy Byrne, Ruby McLeod, Charlie Martin.
Moama Goal Kickers: Ruby McLeod (4), Shaleah Cooper (3)
Shepparton United Best Players: Ashanti Walker, Leila Creevey, Lana Carroll, Jammisyn Lavis, Tabatha Ingham & Jazmin Mathers.
Shepparton United Goal Kickers: Tabatha Ingham (1), Zara Findlay (1), Lacey Wellington (1)
