Norths hold out CR United in 2019 Hockey Albury-Wodonga grand final rematch

The reigning premier proved why it will be right in contention for another flag with a 4-2 win at Albury Hockey Centre.

Norths duo Matthew Graham and Dave Farrant were dynamic in defence, while Tim Jones proved formidable for United.

Magpies scored a 4-1 win against Falcons, with standout performances from Noah Erdeljac, Josh Salecich and Ryley Walker.

Falcons' Matt Bardy, Brandon Kellam and Louis Denton worked hard to pressure the Magpies' attack.

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Wodonga edged out Wombats, 2-1, with Josh Pritchard among the goals for the Bulldogs.

Wombats' goalkeeper Patrick Baine kept Wodonga at bay for most of the game and his side scored in the third term to stay in the hunt, but Wodonga did enough to secure the three points.

In division one women's matches, Falcons took down Magpies, 7-1, and look in ominous form in defence of the 2019 premiership.

It was a tight game up until half-time as Falcons clung to a 3-1 lead.

Magpies held off a series of attacks in the third quarter, with Caitlin Baine and Sarah Knight determined in defence, but the floodgates opened for Falcons in the final quarter.

A sneaky goal from a corner early in the game was enough to get CR United over the line, 1-0, against Norths.

Wodonga had the bye.

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