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Magpies power to 15-and-under title

By Matthew Kappos

Sep 20, 2025

Moama successfully defended its 15-and-under premiership. Photos: Jordan Townrow

Although a contest was certainly afoot, Moama showed its quality to take home the 15-and-under premiership over Cobram on Murray Netball League grand final day.

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A back-and-forth first half promised an intriguing second half hour, but the Magpies simply proved too much for the Tigers after the break.

Moama’s Isabel Nevin moves it through the midcourt. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

From 15-all, Moama burst out to 18-15 and 21-16 leads.

Cobram managed to prevent things getting out of hand in the remainder of the third period, but still trailed by four at the final change.

Moama’s Addison Power picked up best-on-court honours. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Moama all but killed the game off with a clinical four-goal run coming out of the break and Cobram found itself helpless to respond as the Magpies soared home 31-26.

Coach Carri Carter was thrilled to see her side claim another premiership.

Moama’s Lucy Smith searches for a passing lane. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

“I feel like we’ve had a great season and they’ve just topped it off today,” she said

Cobram’s effort in the first half was gallant, but the defending champion demonstrated its quality after the break.

Moama celebrates at the final siren. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

“That’s what finals is all about,” Carter said.

“They probably haven’t felt that pressure as much, so the privilege of pressure sometimes is awesome, and they stepped up when they needed to.”

Moama’s Evie Clarke fires for goal. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Star centre Addison Power took home the best-on-court medal, Carter hailing her as one of the league’s best.

“I’ve always said she’s one of the best junior netballers in this region,” she said.

“At one stage today, she hadn’t even caught the ball, and she was directing someone to the post and threw it, and it was the best pass I’ve ever seen.

“She’s exceptional; she can just see space that other people can’t see.”