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Ky thrashed in clash of the Bombers

By Christian Marchetti

Apr 28, 2026

Lara Cunningham was a bright spark for Kyabram in a lopsided Goulburn Valley League netball defeat to Echuca. Photo: Jordan Townrow.

Kyabram suffered a heavy loss in its latest Goulburn Valley League netball outing, the side recording the league’s biggest margin of defeat this season, as 79 goals separated the Bombers from Echuca.

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The Bombers have faced challenges with numbers and remain winless, not being expected to challenge Echuca at Kyabram Recreation Reserve, particularly with the 3-0 start Bronwyn Slater’s side had made in 2026.

The Murray Bombers immediately displayed the gulf in class between the two sides, scoring 26 of the first 28 goals and setting fire to any chance of the game being competitive.

The onslaught continued in the second quarter as Echuca added another 23 goals, restricting Kyabram to only one of its own to take a monumental 52-4 advantage into half-time.

The visitor eased off a touch in the second half with another 21 goals in the third quarter, followed by 14 in the fourth, while Kyabram doubled its tally with another four goals, Echuca prevailing 87-8.

Lara Cunningham scored five of Kyabram’s goals on the night and was named best-on via the club’s Facebook page, while goal shooter Teneisha Deery made her A-grade debut for the side.

Next up, Kyabram faces another finals contender in Euroa on Saturday at Kyabram Recreation Reserve, the Magpies being another side that has started the season with a perfect winning record.