Positioned in fourth on 48 points, Moama is six points adrift of Nathalia in third.
The top four will take a more definitive shape this weekend when the two sides meet on Moama’s home courts.
If Nathalia is to fend off a plucky Moama side, who has not dropped points in its last five outings, it still faces a trip to Rumbalara next weekend.
But if the Purples’ recent form is anything to go by, they will certainly be a monumental challenge come finals.
Five straight wins, including a 43-16 dismantling of Mulwala, has pushed Nathalia deep into the top four conversation.
If two straight wins can be secured, the Purples could slide past Rumbalara into second and book a double-chance placing.
It’s therefore imperative for Rumba that it gets the job done over Echuca United this Saturday.
The Eagles are looking to finish their season on a competitive note.
Sitting in 11th, Echuca United has picked up just the three wins, but almost pinched a fourth in a blockbuster 44-43 loss to Mulwala last weekend.
Cobram secured its fourth win of the year last weekend with a big 72-29 performance over Numurkah, and will hope to finish its season with a competitive performance against Tongala this weekend, and Deniliquin next.
Elsewhere, finals-bound Mulwala takes on Finley after the Lions produced a thrilling one-point win over Echuca United last weekend.
Congupna and Barooga go head-to-head in a battle of eighth and ninth, while Deniliquin will look to edge closer to an superb unbeaten campaign in its penultimate clash with Numurkah.
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