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The Saints snapped a 13-year winless streak in finals, holding off a fightback at Albury Sportsground.

"It's huge mate, we've come from a long way over the last 10 or so years, it means everything, not just the players, supporters, past players," the 27-year old said as his voice started breaking and tears welled in his eyes.

"It is emotional, it's a big club, lot of passion, lot of pride, lot of hard years, it's (the win) well deserved."

Co-captain Matt Dussin was best on ground after a blinding last quarter as the Saints did everything possible to stem the comeback as Raiders surged forward time and again.

"We're a club that's been punching above its weight for a long time so to reward the players, supporters and volunteers (is great), you only have to look around this locker room, they're (supporters) probably more excited than some of the players," he said.

You couldn't move in the dressing room and the place was pumping.

"You can see from the elation in the rooms, it means a fair bit, 2006 was the last finals win, it's huge, huge," delighted coach Jake Sharp said.

Myrtleford now meets Albury in the ultimate David v Goliath clash in Sunday's first semi-final at North Albury's Bunton Park.

Albury has won seven of the past 10 flags and will be stewing after Wangaratta's 34-point qualifying final win on Saturday.

Saints' tagger Blake Parker was on crutches after the game with an ice pack on his ankle, but the club is hopeful of regaining ruckman Tom McDonagh with an ankle problem.

Brad Murray - the only player from 2006 - will return.