Maffra won the C Grade netball Grand Final in a one-goal thriller.
The Eagles got revenge for last year’s defeat at the hands of Leongatha and, in the sweetest possible way, beat the Parrots 28-27 in the rematch.
Momentum ebbed and flowed during the game, with the margin at each of the breaks reading just two, one, two and one goal.
The Eagles finished full of running, shooting eight goals to five in the last quarter to pinch victory.
The win made it three flags in four seasons for Maffra in C Grade (2018, 2019, 2023).
A packed contingent stormed the arena after the match, so much so it took an eternity to clear the court for the presentations.
Maffra’s netballers were joined by thirds and fourths footballers, who had won premierships earlier in the day.
Premiership success was shared between families for some, as mothers in C Grade had sons who had also won footy flags.
The Burgiels had a very memorable day, with husband and wife Bree and Adrian coaching their teams to premierships in C Grade netball and fourths football respectively, along with their sons Harry and Will who played in the thirds and fourths.
Staci Scott was joined by her two sons, Thomas and Darcy, as premiership winners on the day, as was Serrin Stobie with her sons Max and Archer.
Despite being on the losing side, umpires awarded best-on-court to Leongatha’s Elicia Garnham.
The winning Maffra team was: Brooke Anderson (captain), Serrin Stobbie, Jemma O’Brien, Chloe Smith, Maddy Dalton, Staci Scott, Jo Gieschen, Marnie Davis, Nicole Gieschen and Bree Burgiel (coach).
Some familiar Maffra surnames there.
