James Gatacre kicks the ball ahead in the prelim final.
The Deniliquin Rams Football & Netball Club fourths football team will play in the 2025 Murray League grand final at Moama tomorrow.
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The Rams fourths earned their place as one of the two best teams in their competition this season, and after an eight point preliminary final win against Moama.
Tomorrow, the Rams play against the Cobram Tigers in a semi final rematch to decide this seasons’ Murray League fourths premiership.
While having not beaten the Tigers in the two previous encounters this season, the Rams fourths are not in the grand final just to make up the numbers.
But their last encounter with Cobram just two weeks ago, where the Rams went down by 57 points, will be ringing in their ears.
However, the Rams will be buoyed by the premiership possibilities despite being underdogs for tomorrow’s match.
The fourths are the Rams’ lone representatives in the grand final, and are expected to have strong sideline support.
Their match-up is the first of the day, with the fourths taking to the oval at Moama Recreation Reserve from 9am.
Ari Strongman kicks under pressure in the preliminary final.
In last week’s preliminary final, the Rams battled hard to secure a place in the grand final.
Final score: Rams 5.6 (36) def Moama 4.4 (28).
From the first bounce, the contest was tough and physical, with both sides showing relentless pressure around the ball.
The Deni players displayed outstanding teamwork, ball movement, and courage in key moments, particularly in the final quarter when the game was on the line.
Leaders stood tall, top agers and younger players contributed selflessly, and every effort and moment counted.
The club said the win reflected the team’s resilience, belief, and commitment, setting the stage for an exciting grand final challenge.
• For grand final player profiles, turn to pages 20 and 21.
Rocky Sztejman prepares to kick the ball in the prelim final.
Bentley Hardman stays focused on the ball.
Max Burge chases after the ball in the prelim final.
Tom Marshall kicks ahead with Rams support on the sidelines in the prelim final.
Chanze Egan kicks the ball through the pack in the prelim final.