Rose Byrne looks to shoot over Shepparton Swans' Klarindah Hudson. Photos: Marcus Beeck
Despite trailing significantly through much of the first half, Echuca rallied in the second to snatch a round eight victory from Shepparton Swans in Goulburn Valley League netball.
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It looked like it was going to be a long day for the Murray Bombers in the first quarter at Princess Park when the Swans piled on 17 goals to start their day.
Echuca’s eight goals in reply was enough to keep it in the contest, despite work to be done before half-time.
Belinda Lees looks to get creative in attack.
Photo by
Marcus Beeck
The Murray Bombers found their feet in the second period, finding the net 15 times, with the Swans adding 11 to their tally to hold a five-goal lead at the major break.
The green machine looked like a different side in the third term, submitting a staggering 20-goal effort to blow past the hosts, who added eight to their score.
Emma Head looks for the pass under pressure by Shepparton Swans' Kate Betson.
Photo by
Marcus Beeck
With seven goals, the difference heading into the final frame, it appeared to still be anyone’s game.
Yet, the Murray Bombers remained composed, delivering a 14-goal effort to vanquish the Swans comfortably, who simply ran out of steam with 11 goals down the stretch.
Rose Byrne hunts the ball in traffic.
Photo by
Marcus Beeck
The 10-goal victory was a massive turnaround from Echuca’s first quarter effort, spurred chiefly by the lethal attacking combination of Belinda Lees and Rose Byrne.
The final score was Echuca 57 to Shepparton Swans 47.
The Murray Bombers are currently on a roll, winning three games on the bounce, and will look to extend that rich vein of form at home against Mooroopna in round nine.
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