With only a few more rounds left to play before the finals, an in-form Possums outfit moved into second spot on the ladder in round seven of A-grade action last week.
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They edged out a strong Wallabies unit for a hard-fought 3-2 victory, with Mick Kelly winning both singles in convincing style.
Steve McCallum regained some of his old form to claim a singles to ease Possums over the line.
Phil Keast gave a great display for Wallabies winning a singles before combining with Rob Erskine for a marathon doubles victory.
Owls had to produce their best to hold out a determined Taipans unit in a tough contest.
William Tong and Pauline Hooper played great table tennis to win a singles each before taking the doubles in three sets.
Michelle Feldtmann showed no mercy to her opponents, winning both singles in style for Taipans.
Meanwhile, Plovers upset Rosellas in the battle of the birds, with Stephen Lane impressively claiming both singles in a great performance.
He then teamed with Ray Grant to win the doubles in straight sets.
Rosellas Colin Exton and Jamahl McDonald played extremely well to win a singles each but needed more luck in the doubles clash.
Top-team Echidnas scored a convincing 4-1 victory over the highly fancied Kookaburras.
John Bajada was at his best in winning both singles in easy fashion.
Youngster Sathya Kancherla impressed, playing confidently to win a singles before joining Bajada for a comfortable doubles victory.
Brian Harrington won the only singles for Kookaburras.
B-grade
In the toughest match of the night, Eagles just held on to score a gallant 3-2 victory over Bullants.
Carol Perry and Gil Smith had to produce their best form, winning a singles each before seizing the doubles in a hard-fought three setter.
Bullants Beth Grant was the star of the match playing strongly to win both singles in a fine display.
Matt Parkinson took Frogs to an outstanding 4-1 victory over Redbacks in a high-standard affair.
He was in fine touch, winning both singles in easy fashion.
He had good support from Shonea Zeman who played with purpose to win a singles before combining with Parkinson for a three-set doubles victory.
Lois Hermiston won the only singles for Redbacks claiming a hard-fought three setter.
Gliders showed no mercy to Numbats giving a great exhibition for a 5-0 victory.
Bruce Forster and Graeme Sharp kept their team on top of the ladder by winning all their matches in easy fashion.
A fired-up Mozzies outfit completely dominated their clash with Wombats, prevailing for a comfortable 5-0 victory.
Bill Sharp and Geraldine Moloney were too strong, winning all their matches in a great display.
C-grade
Koalas had to produce their best form to hold off a determined Robins outfit, finally prevailing for a tight 3-2 victory.
Helen Hyland continued to impress playing brilliantly to win both singles with Gwen Vearing chipping in for one to seal the win.
Hawks put in a powerful performance to overcome Magpies for a solid 5-0 victory.
Sam Prasad and Jessie Kipping won all their matches in fine style.
A faultless display from Rhonda Gibbs and Peter Myers enabled Falcons to overcome Wrens for a great 5-0 victory.
They played well to win all their matches in style.
LADDER AT ROUND 7
A-GRADE: Echidnas 24, Possums 20, Kookaburras 16, Owls 16, Plovers 16, Wallabies 12, Rosellas 8, Taipans 0
B-GRADE: Gliders 28, Mozzies 20, Frogs 20, Eagles 16, Numbats 12, Bullants 8, Wombats 8, Redbacks 0
C-GRADE: Koalas 28, Hawks 24, Robins 16, Doves 12, Crickets 12, Wrens 8, Falcons 8, Magpies 0