Mulwala snatched fourth spot and a Murray Football League double chance with a convincing win against Cobram on Saturday.
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The Lions claimed victory 14.23 (107) to 2.5 (17) as Sean Robinson (four goals), Will Barden, Josh Hammond and Brad Wilson ran rampant.
Sam Beasley, Luca Allen and Declan Brunskill stood out for the Tigers, who slid to seventh spot and take on Congupna next week in an elimination final.
The Road rolled into finals action with momentum, defeating Barooga 20.9 (129) to 11.12 (78).
Daniel Campbell booted six majors, along with Daniel Schaper's five, while BJ Squire and Charlie Boyer were also impressive for Congupna.
Zac Brain (four goals), Ricky Thomson and Logan Morey were great for the Hawks in James Hazelman's last game as coach.
Nathalia will take on Mulwala off the back of another strong showing, this time handing Tongala a 16.23 (119) to 7.5 (47) defeat.
Liam Evans kicked four goals for the Purples, with Rhys Shannon and Ryan Butler also standing out.
Makenzie Ryan (four goals), Corey Nexhip and Hamish Cohen impressed for the Blues.
Echuca United landed the first blow against Numurkah - with the outfits clashing again next week - in a 19.18 (132) to 10.3 (63) result on Saturday.
Josh Mellington booted nine majors in the win, with Phil Hubbard slotting four.
Josh O'Dwyer had four goals for the Blues.
Katandra finished the season with a win, consigning Moama to the wooden spoon after the 13.8 (86) to 7.18 (60) result.
Corey Hickford (four goals), Shane Bensch and Zane Thorne dominated for the Kats, while Jake Kneebone, Jack Russell and Lachie Thorp stood tall for the Magpies.
Rumbalara also ended its campaign on a high after a 14.17 (101) to 12.6 (78) triumph against Finley.
Josh Patmore (five goals), Ash Miller and Nathan and Justin Terlich impressed for Rumba, as did Lachie Hawkins and Zeke Carruthers for the Cats.
MURRAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINALS WEEK ONE
Saturday at Moama Recreation Reserve
Seniors: Nathalia v Mulwala
Reserves: Tongala v Rumbalara
Under-17s: Moama v Tongala
Under-14s: Tongala v Rumbalara
Saturday at Echuca South Recreation Reserve
Seniors: Echuca United v Numurkah
Reserves: Echuca United v Moama
Under-17s: Echuca United v Numurkah
Under-14s: Echuca United v Cobram
Sunday at Numurkah Showgrounds
Seniors: Congupna v Cobram
Reserves: Nathalia v Deniliquin
Under-17s: Cobram v Rumbalara
Under-14s: Deniliquin v Nathalia
Sunday at Jubilee Park, Tungamah
Seniors: Tongala v Tungamah
Reserves: Tungamah v Mulwala
Under-17s: Mulwala v Finley
Under-14s: Finley v Moama
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