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Gallery | Double header action brings the thrills at Shepparton Touch Association

By Liam Nash

Nov 25, 2025

Dis'n Dat’s Fili Fili turns on the style against Rivers. Photo by Megan Fisher

A sleeping giant is awaking from its slumber in the back corners of Shepparton Sports City.

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Touch rugby, a sport that dominated Shepparton’s midweek social sporting scene some 15 years ago, is burgeoning back to life thanks to a condensed competition ran by Shepparton Touch Association.

Hot-steppers and try getters have been getting their goose step on during the eight week burst, and on Friday night, the action reached a fever pitch.

A double header round saw 10 games contested by 10 teams with flashy skills and even flashier names - such as Red Hot Chilli Steppers, No Try No Cry and Dis’n Dat.

News photographer Megan Fisher roamed the fields to snap the players at full tilt.

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Dis'n Dat’s Deborah Fili tries to evade being touched. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Dis'n Dat’s Joe Delainauluvatu gets tagged. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Dis'n Dat, Antonio Vakasisikakala trundles towards the try line. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Dis'n Dat’s Kynesha Lammon takes a break to tie her laces. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Dis'n Dat’s Aneti Fotu fires off a pass. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Rivers’ Iosua Isaako Sauia carries the ball. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Rivers’ Latrice Isaako Saula gets her hands on the pill. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Mavericks’ Jayden Crossley winds up a step. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Mavericks’ Giaan Williamson runs into open space. Photo by Megan Fisher

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The Peaky Blinders’ Greg Nash hits the brakes. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Saints’ Nellah Rose-Douglas gets a hand on Mavericks’ Tess Hamilton. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Dis'n Dat’s Tinesha De Palma gathers speed with possession. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Dis'n Dat’s Aneti Fotu restarts ahead of Rivers’ Elena Sau. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Mavericks’ Jayden Crossley tries to evade Saints’ Willie Sauiluma.touch Photo by Megan Fisher

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Mavericks cheering on their team mates. Photo by Megan Fisher

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