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After the dramatic The 2026 Ovens & Murray League season has been defined by Wangaratta's rapid ascent and several significant breakthrough performances. On July 25 round that saw 25, Wangaratta surge secured a 36-point victory over Yarrawonga, fueled by an eight-goal third-quarter blitz from Jack Mapleson, James McClounan, and Joel Stevens. This win lifted the Magpies to the top of the ladder, establishing them as premiership favorites. During the club continued its ascendancy in early August. On August 1, same round, the Wodonga Raiders ended a 36-match losing streak with a one-point away win against Corowa-Rutherglen, led by four goals from Tom Bracher. Following their climb to the top, Wangaratta clinched the Ovens & Murray Football Netball League minor premiership with on August 1 after a 13‑10 victory 13-10 win over Lavington. Forward Tyson Young, playing through a bout of flu, Young kicked five goals, and coach Jason Heatley praised his versatility and the squad’s depth, confirming Wangaratta as goals despite playing through the competition favourites. flu. In the same round, the Lions of Ganmain‑Grong Grong‑Matong eked out a 78‑75 win against separate match that day, Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong secured a 78-75 victory over the Wagga Tigers at Ganmain Sportsground. Six Lions contributed to the scoreboard, Tigers, with Nate and Seb Hamblin each adding contributing three goals. Coach Riley Corbett highlighted the team’s resilience while noting costly errors that allowed the Tigers to close the gap late in the game. These results underline In netball action on August 6, Wodonga broke a long-standing drought by defeating Yarrawonga 52-42, marking their first win against the league’s tight competition opponent since their 2015 premiership. Wodonga's victory was driven by defensive pressure and the emerging dominance of Wangaratta as the season progresses. high scoring from Molly Moylan and Abbey Bloye.