Gallery | Allan Matheson Shield round eight schedule throws up memorable results

By Aydin Payne

Dec 3, 2023

On a weekend of memorable Allan Matheson Shield action, East Shepparton remains winless this season following its home match to Mooroopna.

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The Eagles put up a strong fight in the round eight contest, led by Daniel Nichols (27-17) and Ash Williamson (26-24), however, the visitors did enough to walk away with a narrow 14-91 to 4-86 victory.

Darren Kelly’s rink enjoyed a strong 26-14 win and was the standout, while Paul Warren and co skipped away to clinch a 24-19 triumph.

The home side remains locked to bottom spot on the Goulburn Valley Playing Area weekend pennant division one ladder.

Mooroopna’s second win of the campaign puts it in seventh spot, 16 points behind recent giant-slayer Euroa.

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On its way: East Shepparton's Peter Dunning. Photo by Aydin Payne

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On the mat: Mooroopna's Josh Grieve. Photo by Aydin Payne

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Lock and load: East Shepparton's Allan Hueston. Photo by Aydin Payne

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Send it down: Mooroopna's Darren Kelly. Photo by Aydin Payne

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About this much: Mooroopna's Bruce Robson. Photo by Aydin Payne

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Line it up: East Shepparton's Gary Lovell. Photo by Aydin Payne

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Down low: Mooroopna's Jeff Anselmi. Photo by Aydin Payne

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Focused: East Shepparton's Vern Wright. Photo by Aydin Payne

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In the zone: East Shepparton's Daniel Nichols. Photo by Aydin Payne

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Soft touch: Mooroopna's Josh Warren. Photo by Aydin Payne

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Calm and composed: East Shepparton's Ash Williamson. Photo by Aydin Payne

Elsewhere, Kyabram got its revenge over Shepparton Park for its round one defeat.

The Bombers held on to second spot on the ladder thanks to the 16-100 to 2-88 win.

Young star Josh Cartwright skipped his rink to a dominant 30-16 victory, while fellow skips Robert George (24-22) and Brent Reiner (22-16) got the job done.

Jeff Boyle flew the flag for Shepparton Park with a 34-24 win.