Our best photos from local footy grand finals

Grand final day often creates some of the best footy memories for clubs across the state. Leader Local Footy’s photographers were there to capture all the moments last weekend.

Kurtis Flakemore of Rowville celebrates kicking a goal. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

There were a series of major local footy grand finals last weekend.

The days meant tears of joys and those of despair.

Leader Local Footy’s photographers were there to capture some of the action.

Check out the best in our gallery below.

Werribee Districts Christopher Molivas. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Werribee Districts’ Trent Lee. Picture: Andy Brownbill

All eyes on the ball Picture: Andy Brownbill

Werribee Districts’ Andrew Panayi is tackled by Point Cook’s Nicholas Buykx. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Werribee Districts players celebrate. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Werribee Districts’ Jack Fletcher. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Point Cook’s Alex Grigg and Werribee Districts’ Lee Johnston. Picture: Andy Brownbill

The Tigers celebrate after winning the 2023 MPFNL Division One Grand Final. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Sam Fowler of the Tigers is congratulated by teammates after kicking a goal. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

All smiles after the grand final. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

The Tigers celebrate. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

That’s what it means. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Sam Fowler of the Tigers is congratulated by teammates after kicking a goal. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Still time for smiles. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

And more smiles. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Glen Eira’s James French and Oakleigh’s Lachlan Park. Picture: Valeriu Campan

A great run down tackle. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Aaron Cloke. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Glen Eira’s Todd Richardson. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Brighton star Tom Lamb. Picture: Valeriu Campan

The celebrations roll on. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Brighton’s Daniel Campisano celebrates the victory. Picture: Valeriu Campan

East Brighton players celebrate their victory. Picture: Valeriu Campan

The two coaches after the game. Picture: Valeriu Campan

East Brighton coach and players celebrate their victory. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Eltham’s Daniel Owen marks during the NFNL Div 2 Grand Final between Eltham and Diamond Creek in Preston, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Eltham’s Finnbar Maley. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Diamond Creek’s Billy Bedford carded. Picture: Andy Brownbill

West Coburg’s Reed Cathcart. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Deer Park’s Nash Holmes voted best on ground. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Deer Park’s William Krithararis. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Deer Park’s Luke Goater celebrates. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Deer Park’s Lachlan Smart. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Daniel Nielson of Vermont Eagles celebrates kicking a goal. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Rowville celebrate in the rooms. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Rowville celebrate after winning the flag. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Hugs all around. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)