Tigers make out like thieves in round nine netball derby

By Owen Sinclair

Jun 10, 2025

Perhaps there was something in the air on Saturday, June 7.

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It might have had something to do with the anniversary celebrations happening around the corner, but Cobram’s netballers had a field day in a round nine derby against cross-river rivals Barooga at Scott Reserve.

Cobram’s A-grade netballers managed to break their eight-game winning drought after claiming victory over favourites Barooga in a physical contest that saw Hawks goal shooter Chelsea Marks go down early in the first term with a ruptured Achilles.

Leah Nish looks for a pass through traffic in A-grade. Photo by Owen Sinclair

The second quarter was a tight contest, with Cobram and Barooga trading blows, sharing the lead by a margin of just one point over much of the term.

But Cobram’s Alahni Hulley proved lethal in the attack, leading the Tigers to a 20-16 lead at half-time.

In the third quarter, Cobram made the most of its chances and extended its lead to 29-23 at the final break.

Despite Barooga’s best efforts, the Tigers managed to increase the margin ever further, eventually winning 41-32.

Cobram enjoyed the spoils across the remainder of the day’s action, with the B-grade, C-grade, C-grade reserve, under-17s, under-15s and under-13s all taking wins.