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Congupna gains Murray Football League grand final passage while Moama pushes past Deniliquin Rams
As if there was any doubt, Congupna will officially return to the grand final stage in 2024.
There was not one hint of bumps or cobwebs on The Road as Ben Bingham’s boys went bang in Saturday Murray Football League semi final, finishing off Finley in the battle of the big two.
Four goal cameos from Kyle Mueller and Bryden Squire supercharged Congupna to a 16.9 (105) to 11.10 (76) victory over the crafty Cats, meaning on September 21, the score is there to be settled.
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Congupna’s Bryden Squire celebrates after kicking one of his four goals. Photo by Megan FisherImage 2 of 9
Finley’s Lachlan Hawkins clunks a big mark. Photo by Megan FisherImage 3 of 9
Finley’s Jesse White steadies before lining up a set shot. Photo by Megan FisherImage 4 of 9
Congupna’s Samuel Buxton rises against Finley’s Lachlan Hawkins. Photo by Megan FisherImage 5 of 9
Congupna’s Jak Trewin gives everything to hold onto the football. Photo by Megan FisherImage 6 of 9
Congupna’s Cody Di Bella booms the ball up the field. Photo by Megan FisherImage 7 of 9
Finley’s Luke Moore wraps up Congupna’s James Boyer in a crunching tackle. Photo by Megan FisherImage 8 of 9
Finley’s Mitchell Carson is hunted by Congupna’s Bryden Squire. Photo by Megan FisherImage 9 of 9
Congupna’s Jack Norman gathers himself for a moment. Photo by Megan FisherNo doubt, the agony of last season’s grand final loss to Mulwala weighs heavy on The Road’s mind.
But after Saturday’s barnstorming display, Congupna is only one stop off putting it all to bed once and for all.
The Road hit the front just 25 seconds into the match at Rumbalara Recreation Reserve and Finley’s reply came five minutes later - but from then on, it was one-way traffic for The Road.
Congupna added four more majors before quarter time to earn a 33-9 stronghold on the match, and though Finley fired back with three goals in the second term, the deficit stood at 26 points heading into the sheds for the main break.
Four goals apiece in the third quarter kept Congupna’s lead intact, and The Road was able to replicate its ruthless opening act during the last 25 minutes to walk off the park comfortable winners.
Squire’s four-goal haul had him named as the victor’s best while Jack Norman and James Boyer had great days out.
For Finley, Tom Lang (four goals) did the bulk of the Cats’ damage.
Following the weekend’s defeat, Jordan Taylor’s side will now meet Moama after the Magpies prevailed in Sunday’s second semi final.
Moama rallied after trailing at quarter time against Deniliquin Rams to eventually clinch a 10.8 (68) to 8.6 (54) victory.