CHILTERN have come from the clouds to produce arguably their best-ever win on the biggest stage to secure back-to-back premierships.
Three goals down at three-quarter time against the league’s best team would usually spell trouble, but the Swans ran right over the top of the Hawks to produce a Sandy Creek special that will be remembered for decades to come.
A record crowd at the MCG of the bush was present to witness one of the best matches in TDFL history, where Kiewa-Sandy Creek were in front for the large majority of the contest, except for when it mattered most.
The 10.9 (69) to 9.12 (66) scoreline would cap off a fairytale finals series for Chiltern, who finished the home and away season in fourth position.
It was far from the ideal preparation for the Swans, who were missing Fin Lappin due to suspension from an incident in the preliminary final, but also had to play their fourth consecutive final, compared to the Hawks who had a fortnight to get ready for the season decider.
Chiltern’s Mark Doolan (five goals) and Kiewa-Sandy Creek’s Connor Newnham (four goals) were their team’s biggest contributors to the scoreboard, while Swans ruckman Scott Meyer won the best-on-ground medal.
TDFL Grand Final Results:
Seniors – Chiltern 10.9 (69) def Kiewa-Sandy Creek 9.12 (66)
Reserves – Chiltern 12.8 (80) def Yackandandah 4.2 (26)
Under 17 – Kiewa-Sandy Creek 8.16 (64) def Rutherglen 5.9 (39)
Under 14 – Dederang-Mount Beauty 4.10 (34) d Yackandandah 4.7 (31)
