Loddon Valley: Marong downs Pyramid Hill in grand final

Marong overcame cold and windy conditions and a fired up opponent to win another Loddon Valley flag. See all the grand final pics.

Marong rose above the twin challenges of brutal conditions and a success-starved opponent trying to end a 74-year flag drought to score a 36-point victory in the Loddon Valley grand final on Saturday.

Marong was too desperate for Pyramid Hill in the Loddon Valley grand final at Mitiamo. Pictures: Yuri Kouzmin

Pyramid Hill’s Steven Gunther and Marong’s Jack McCaig fly for a mark.

Pyramid Hill’s Zac Dingwall tackles Marong’s Noah McCaig.

Marong’s Will Gadsden attempts to gather a loose ball.

Marong won a third successive Loddon Valley premiership on Saturday.

Marong’s Ryan Wellington celebrates his final term goal.

Marong’s Ben Gregg comes over the top to spoil.

Marong in celebration mode after beating Pyramid Hill in the grand final.

Marong kicked clear of Pyramid Hill in the second quarter of the grand final before the celebrations got into full swing.

Marong had plenty to sing about after winning a third flag in a row.

Linton Jacobs has coached Marong to three successive grand final wins.

Linton Jacobs has coached Marong to three successive grand final wins.

Marong’s Jimmy Gadsden, left, was best-on- ground in the grand final.

Marong’s Kain Robins was outnumbered by Pyramid Hill’s Zac Dingwall and Dylan Morison.

Pyramid Hill’s Ben Knight and Marong’s Nathan Devanny tangle near the boundary line.

Pyramid Hill’s Damon Hemphill is tackled by Marong’s Jimmy Gadsden.

Marong’s Ryan Wellington kicked two goals in the grand final win.

Pyramid Hill’s Zach Alford was yellow carded for this incident in the second quarter.