The day had come – it was the Division One Senior Football Grand Final.
Burras faced Seville at Yarra Glen, and with anticipation buzzing throughout the crowd, the atmosphere buzzing with the football game commenced.
After a heart-wrenching loss to Healesville in last season’s Grand Final, the boys charged onto the field, fuelled by a mix of determination and hope.
The first quarter unfolded with a palpable tension that filled everyone from players, coaches, and supporters, as they settled into the game.
One of our star players, Tyson Henry, faced an unfortunate head accident that sidelined him for the remainder of the match.
Despite this setback, the boys rallied together, digging deep and pouring their hearts into the game and for Henry.
When the first siren sounded, the first quarter only had a two point difference, Seville’s way.
The second quarter saw Seville kick two goals and five behinds, with the Burras responding also by securing a goal and five behinds. Seville went into the half time break with an eight point lead.
The Burras understood the urgency of the moment, knowing they needed a strong performance to shift the momentum as they entered the second half of the match.
As the siren sounded through Yarra Glen marking the start of the third quarter, the scoreboard remained locked in a tight contest, with both teams showcasing their skill and determination.
Seville had managed to secure two goals along with two behinds, matching the efforts of the Burras.
The scoreline sat at 46-38 going into the fourth, and anticipation filled the air as supporters braced themselves for what promised to be a thrilling final quarter – one that could tip the balance in either team’s favour.
The defensive pressure exerted by the Burras reached a new level in the final quarter of the match.
The back line was incredible, allowing Seville to secure only two points during this critical period.
The players showcased incredible determination, with standout efforts, including a play by Shawn Andueza, who punched the ball away just before it crossed the goal line, preventing a certain goal.
The Burras managed to convert their turn overs into score on the board.
They didn’t know it yet, but a goal from Brock Caneva would prove to be decisive, being the only goal converted in the final term.
The Burras managed to secure some handy points, with a total of eight behinds in the last quarter.
In the final moments of the game, the Burras demonstrated their dominance on the field, clearly showing how much they wanted to win.
With a four point lead, the siren sounded, but the crowd was so loud that they barely heard the end of the match.
Seeing all the players drop to their knees in relief made it clear that the Burras had secured the victory.
The ground filled with family, supporters and all, hugging the players and celebrating their first premiership 19 years.
Caneva was awarded Best On Ground in the formal celebrations and each players was given their premiership medal, cup and flag.
The celebrations are still continuing into Monday with majority of the players still in disbelief in what they achieved.
Even though we all knew they could do it right to the end.
A Grade netball kicked off the day for the Burras.
With excitement and nerves filling the court, the girls took their positions after the national anthem.
Unfortunately, Seville got the early jump and had a 17-7 quarter time lead.
The girls fought on the second quarter and secured 10 goals but it didn’t match Seville’s 14 for the quarter.
In the second half, the team discovered their rhythm, firing off 14 goals in the third quarter and followed up with 16 in the final period.
But Seville had secured the win when the final siren went.
The final score was 60-48.
Despite the loss, the A Grade team can hold their heads high, having achieved the remarkable feat of reaching four consecutive Grand Finals and showcasing their dedication and skill throughout the season.
