Wangaratta and Ganmain‑Grong Grong‑Matong win crucial Ovens & Murray league matches

Wangaratta secured the Ovens & Murray Football Netball League minor premiership after a 13‑10 victory over Lavington, with forward Tyson Young kicking five goals despite battling a flu. Coach Jason Heatley highlighted Young’s versatility and the team’s depth, noting the win cemented the club’s status as competition favourites.

In a separate match, Ganmain‑Grong Grong‑Matong (the Lions) held off a late surge from the Wagga Tigers to win 78‑75 at Ganmain Sportsground. Six Lions scored, including three goals each from Nate and Seb Hamblin. Coach Riley Corbett praised the effort but warned of costly errors that allowed the Tigers to close the gap in the final quarter.