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Gallery | New campaign beckons as Mooroopna wraps up pre-season

By Bransen Gibson

Mar 30, 2023

Breaking free: Mooroopna's Kris Bextream fends off a tackle. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

After months of preparation, training and conditioning over the summer months, Mooroopna's long pre-season has finally come to a close.

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The Cats took to the field for their final practice match last weekend, taking on Ovens and Murray League side Myrtleford at Mooroopna Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

It was a strong showing from the Cats, who earned a 37-point victory 14.6 (90) to 7.11 (53).

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Wrapped up: Mooroopna's Mackenzie Cowley is brought to ground by his Myrtleford opponent. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Up in the air: Keelin Betson flies for the ball. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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On the run: Campbell McElhinney carries the ball through the midfield. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Around the body: Kai Madgwick snaps the ball towards goal. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Pre-season finale: Xavier Chandler with the ball during the Cats' last practice match before the new season. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Contest: Mooroopna's Jed Woods fights for the ball. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Quick hands: Daniel Johnston gets his handball away while getting tackled. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Prime position: Ben Woods takes a mark in front of his Myrtleford opponent. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Mooroopna has shown steady improvement throughout the pre-season, with other trial hit-outs against Yarraville and North Albury.

Now though, the next time the Cats run on to the field, there will be premiership points on the line.

Having made the finals last season, Mooroopna will be hoping to get off to a strong start against another top-six aspirant in Shepparton Swans.

The two sides will meet under lights in round one on Saturday, April 8 at Mooroopna Recreation Reserve, with first bounce at 6pm.

By Bransen Gibson

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Gallery | New campaign beckons as Mooroopna wraps up pre-season

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