TONGALA has missed a big chance to accelerate its netball development after falling narrowly short of a Murray Netball League finals berth.
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The Blues had their hopes of September action ended after they fell by just three goals against Nathalia on Saturday.
If Tongala had of overcome the Purps for the second time this season, they would have moved into the top eight following Barooga's win over Congupna.
But the result saw Tongala finish in 10th position on the ladder - two points and percentage behind The Road who secured the final top eight position.
With development a big focus in 2019, the Blues took several major strides forward in their bid to play finals - only for their inexperience to be their undoing at key times.
Tonny's best win arguably came in round 12 against a Mulwala side who will feature in finals action.
In the low-scoring affair, the Blues came away 31-20 victors on the back of a disciplined defensive display.
Despite the A grade team not featuring in finals action, several other sides are still battling for a premiership starting next weekend.
B grade will be aiming to stay alive when they face Cobram in an elimination final as will C grade when they play Nathalia.
The club's under 13s and under 15s will both feature in qualifying finals against Echuca United, while the under 17s take on Deniliquin.Â
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