When play got underway for the Grand Final of the Mixed Gold division, the light rain of the afternoon was still falling. By the start of the Mixed Blue match, we were well into the downpour of the season. We don't see many games played in the wet, but with the grounds kept open the opportunity to get the season wrapped up was not going to be missed.

The Zetland Zebras became the first team to complete an entire season without defeat, taking out the Grand Final against newcomers Heat 7-3. The Zebras held a narrow half-time lead of 4-2, but with the late arrival of their captain for the second stanza, were able to go on with it and finish the season with an unprecedented 16 wins in the season.

The Zetland Zebras & Heat enjoying a drink after the Grand Final
Zetland Zebras were the eventual winners, 7 touchdowns to 3.

In the Mixed Blue division, the Geckos (Minor Premiers) were beaten quite comprehensively by The New Hope. The last time the two teams met The Hope scored a 1-point victory on the buzzer.

It wasn't to be the Geckos night, with the Red & Whites getting out to a 3-nil lead in the opening 5 minutes of the match. It was always going to be tough to come back, and with the half time score at 5-0 it was looking like it could be a blow out by full time.

The Geckos rallied in the second half, and although unable to gain an elusive touchdown, were stronger in defence and held their opponents scoreless for the remainder of the match.

With the final score at 5-0, The Hope took the title for the second time.

The Geckos & The New Hope gather undercover following the rain soaked Grand Final.

The Winter season will commence on Monday 19th March. For more information, please follow the Winter Competition link in the Club Information section of the website. Alternatively, please call Gary Reynolds on 0414644879 during business hours.