Boisdale-Briagolong defeated Stratford in the Football-Netball East Gippsland B Grade Grand Final at the weekend to win their first B Grade premiership in 33 years.

The Bombers won 31 to 24.

Stratford’s Payton Albrecht and Boisdale-Briagolong’s Hannah Pratt during the 2023 EGFNL B Grade netball Grand Final. Photos: Zoe Askew

Stratford led early in the piece, leading the Bombers ahead of the second quarter.

Boisdale-Briagolong clawed their way back to hold the advantage heading into halftime.

Mollie Havers’ 2023 minor premiers were too good for Stratford, with the Bombers claiming the B Grade flag by seven points.

Boisdale-Briagolong wing defence Pheobe Reagan was awarded best-on-court.

Ava Porter, Elsie Cameron and Levi Porter were among Boisdale-Briagolong netball supporters at the East Gippsland Grand Final.

Stratford had better luck in the C Grade decider, defeating Boisdale-Briagolong 31-27.

The Swans took an early lead over the Bombers heading into the halftime break, ahead by seven goals, 18-11.

Boisdale-Briagolong dug deep for what can only be regarded as a thunderous finish. Despite their best efforts, the Swans were too far in front for the Bombers to catch.

Stratford won the C Grade premiership after defeating Boisdale-Briagolong.

Stratford’s first-time C Grade coach, Emma Nowak, also won the B Grade title in 2022.

Last Saturday was the first time Boisdale-Brigaolong’s C Grade has ever played in a Grand Final.

Stratford goal attack/goal shooter Prue Nowak was awarded best-on-court.