After leaving the PDFNL to join the Murray Football Netball League in 2018, Tungamah spent three years alongside the Mulwala Lions before they re-joined their old foes in 2021 although the season was marred by COVID-19.
However in season 2022, on the football field the Bears are dominating in a huge way with the Seniors, Reserves and Fourths all sitting atop the ladder undefeated, while the thirds sit second with just the one loss.
On the netball court the girls are also travelling well with the B and C Grade’s both leading the charge while four of the remaining five grades are in prime position for a finals berth.
Tungamah Football Netball Club President Josh Buerckner is very pleased and proud of how the whole club is fairing this year and said it is a credit to the coaches.
“The club is in really good shape at the moment,” Mr Buerckner said.
“Since re-joining the Picola League we have seen our junior numbers increase and I believe that is where the strength of the club lies.
“We have fantastic numbers in all grades of both football and netball which is a credit to our coaches and the programs they have built over the last couple of years.
“Even though last year was disrupted by Covid we still looked at it positively as we were able to build some momentum as a club and hit this season running.
“The senior footy and netball programs are going really well, Xav Stevenson and Jayanna Sharp have done an unbelievable job keeping their respective squads together and have improved them as the season has progressed.
“As a club we are really looking forward to the last four home and away games as we build into finals.
“It’s hard not to get excited about what lies ahead over the next couple of months.”
Tungamah’s run home to the finals sees them at home on July 16 to long-time cross-town rivals Rennie, away to fellow aspirants Waaia, another away game to Katandra and back home in round 18 against Yarroweyah.
PWLDPTS % BYE
Seniors
Tungamah770028418.42 1
Waaia660024351.42 2
Reserves
Tungamah7700281052.70 1
Tocumwal770028450.42 1
Thirds
Katandra660024966.27 2
Tungamah761024560.87 1
Fourths
Tungamah770028994.03 1
Tocumwal7610241081.54 1
PWLDPTS F A
NETBALL
A Grade
Third 1293036499 332
B Grade
First12111044569 317
C Grade
First12111044539 245
C Res
Fifth1284032327 217
Under 17s
Eleventh1248016251 365
Under 15s
Sixth1274130265 224
Under 13s
Third12102040377 83