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GVL | Gallery | United cruises past Dogs, Seymour survives scare

By Aydin Payne

Jun 12, 2022

Seymour is the sole leader atop the Goulburn Valley League A-grade ladder following the weekend’s round nine matches.

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At the halfway mark of the campaign, the Lions have shifted a game clear and have firmed as favourites in the premiership market.

But it hasn’t been all smooth sailing for Ellie O’Sullivan’s outfit.

The Lions survived a scare on Saturday at Moon Oval against a gallant Rochester.

Flying through: Tatura’s Elsie Boyer. Photo by Aydin Payne

Rochester led for three quarters, but was unable to withstand a final-quarter onslaught from the visitors.

Trailing by one goal at the last break, Seymour was able to find another gear and chalked up a match-winning 16-3 quarter to pencil in a 47-35 triumph.

Rochester brought the fight to the ladder-leader in the first half, highlighted by a 14-10 second term.

Eyes on the prize: Shepparton United's Sophie Garner is all focus. Photo by Aydin Payne

Morgan Dingwall was a standout for the host side, along with Charlee and Ella Roulston.

But the experience of Seymour, the 2019 premier, was too much for the tiring Tigers.

Sarah Szczykulski continued her brilliant campaign, while Olivia Barry performed strongly.

Who wants it? Shepparton United’s Laura Cole looks down the court. Photo by Aydin Payne

Elsewhere, Shepparton United welcomed back star defender Zoe Davies on Saturday during its comfortable win over Tatura.

The Super Netball talent made a surprise appearance in her side’s 68-31 win.

Goaler Jessie Barnes was on song and led the way with dead-eye accuracy in the ring.

On the move: Tatura’s Rachel Thomson catches the ball. Photo by Aydin Payne

Meanwhile, Echuca suffered its second loss of the season.

In what was a top four hit-out, the Murray Bombers were no match for Mooroopna and went down 55-33.

Dayna Williams starred for the Cats, along with Maddison Wong and Shelby Britten.

Jacqui James and Bianca Willis battled away for the home side.

I’m open: Shepparton United’s Tayla Clohesy calls for the ball. Photo by Aydin Payne

Shepparton Swans have jumped inside the top six for the first time this season, but it has come at a cost.

The Swans defeated Benalla 52-40 to leap-frog Shepparton into sixth spot, however, gun defender Erin Hopkins suffered a serious lower leg injury in the win.