Sport

Stanhope misses out after tied grand final

By Matthew Kappos

Mar 10, 2026

Wade Foley helped Stanhope build a strong total, retiring with a half-century. Photos: Jordan Townrow.

For Stanhope it was a case of what might have been, while Echuca did exactly what was required, and no more, to lift the Peter Raglus D-grade shield.

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Goulburn Murray Cricket grand finals were contested on Saturday, with the D-grade decider, held at Brose Recreation Reserve in Tongala, finishing tied, resulting in minor premier Echuca being declared champion.

Either side could easily have claimed the outright victory in a frenetic final over.

Chasing Stanhope’s 159, Echuca came into the 36th and last over needing just two runs to level scores, and three to pick up the win but with only two wickets in the sheds.

Jacob Gillie bowled the over well for Stanhope, not giving up a run until ball three, leaving Echuca down one with three balls remaining.

Adam Braithwaite plays defensively. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Kai Maddox was run out trying to scramble through for the tying run, sending number 11 Kate Carlile to the crease to face up to the penultimate delivery.

Carlile held her nerve, finding the all important single to level the scores, before Jamie Scott survived the final ball to see both sides finish on 159.

League rules dictate that in the case of a tie in the finals, the higher ranked side is declared the winner, and, as the 10-0 minor premier, Echuca was awarded the title.

Earlier, Stanhope’s batting was held together by Wade Foley (50 retired not out) and Jacob Gillie (35).

Kai Maddox was Echuca’s best with the ball, taking 3-44, while Jason Gould snagged two wickets and Ash Smith one.