BUMPER CROWD: More than 5000 flocked to Sandy Creek for the grand finals, racking up a gate of just over $39,000. Pictures: MARK JESSER
THE CRYING GAME: Tallangatta's Emily Kimball breaks down and receives support from Emily Rodd after the thrilling A grade game.
Despite the windy conditions, a bumper crowd turned out for the football and netball grand finals on Saturday. The Hawks and Hoppers won the top grades in football and netball respectively.
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TIGER TOWN: Barnawartha players celebrate the B grade title. The Tigers toppled Thurgoona by three goals.
ON EDGE: The experience of Hoppers' Liona Edwards proved decisive in the thrilling A grade win over the Hawks.
JOY OF VICTORY, AGONY OF DEFEAT: The delighted Hawks celebrate, while the Bulldogs can only think what-if just after the siren.
LEAN MACHINE: Jamie Paul impressed the big crowd with his running power. Paul was a strong contender for best on ground after an energetic display.
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JUBILANT: Hawks' coach Adam Mudra (left) and Guy Telford share that special feeling of lifting the premiership cup after the Hawks claimed their first title since 2014.
JACK'S BACK: Wodonga product and North Melbourne captain Jack Ziebell was happy to watch the Hawks and Bulldogs in the TDFL decider.
FLYING HIGH: Jack Di Mizio soars to take a mark against the Bulldogs. Di Mizio claimed the league medal after a busy showing.
Andrew Moir
Sports Journalist
