The Grasshoppers had to work hard for title number two on grand final day on Saturday, with the game far closer than the final scoreline, 62-51, would indicate.
In fact, there was almost nothing between the two teams for three full quarters, four the largest lead of the game going into the final term.
Both teams executed expertly on attack for most of the game, and opportunities to generate turnovers and break centre pass were few and far between.
Mount Pleasant seemed to have the best of the chances to break clear in the first half, leading by a couple of goals for significant stretches, but each time Colbinabbin was able to respond and level the game.
At halftime, we were no closer to finding an A-grade premier, the teams locked at 30-all.
Colbo looked to have finally found its winning formula, opening up a then game high four goal lead in the third, but the underdog Mount Pleasant wasn’t done yet, and a goal on the siren saw Mounts lead by one 44-43 at the final break.
Trailing with a quarter to play for the first time this season, the Hoppers needed to find an extra gear and did just that, breaking centre pass sequence at 49-47, and running away with the game late as a demoralised Mounts fell off the boil.
More to come.
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