1/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). James Read gets the tackle on Christopher Verboon. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
Maffra’s finals success
MAFFRA have won the Gippsland Football League premiership after a strong performance in the finals beating undefeated Leongatha.
2/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67)., Maffra celebrates after the game. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
3/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Lachlan Channing is tackled to the ground by Hayden Browne. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
4/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Andrew Petrou and Daniel Bedggood fly high for Maffra while Christopher Verboon goes up against them. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
5/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Trent Knobel gets a hand to the ball, while Christopher Verboon just misses out and lands on the top of Aaron Hillberg. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
6/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Jackson Scott and Brenton Fitzgerald battle it out. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
7/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Daniel Bedggood is under tight pressure with a tackle by Brenton Fitzgerald. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
8/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Maffra celebrates their win. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
9/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Sam Pleming tries to grab the ball in the middle of Christopher Verboon and Patrick McGrath. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
10/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
11/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Michael Coleman is tackled by Brenton Fitzgerald. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
12/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Danny Butcher and Matthew Borschman get on the ground to get the ball. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
13/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Jackson Scott is sandwiched by Leongatha’s Josh Hopkins and Ben Willis. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
14/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Jackson Scott tackles Brenton Fitzgerald. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
15/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Lachlan Channing takes a leaping mark over Matthew Borschman and Aaron Coyle. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
16/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67).,Daniel Bedggood and Jason Tomada battle it out for the ball. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
17/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Picture Yuri Kouzmin
18/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Trent Knobel and Sam Pleming represent Maffra in a marking contest against Christopher Verboon. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
19/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Danny Butcher and Michael Coleman take on Leongatha’s Josh Hopkins and Jason Tomada in a marking contest. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
20/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Thomas Jolly is grabbed from behind by Jason Tomada. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
21/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). James Huts gets a kick away despite pressure from Cade Maskell and Aaron Hillberg. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
22/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
23/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Danny Butcher has the tackle on Ben Willis. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
24/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Patrick Jones and James Huts take on Cade Maskell and Aaron Hillberg. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
25/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Lachlan Channing is followed closely by Ben Willis. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
26/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Jackson Scott gets a kick away from Patrick McGrath. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
27/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Trent Knobel and Hayden Browne take eachother on for a high flying mark. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
28/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Coach Beau Vernon addresses Leongatha. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
29/29Gippsland Football League Grand Final match between Maffra Eagles and Leongatha Parrots. Maffra became the 2016 premiers, defeating Leongatha 13.10 (88) to 9. 16 (67). Kade Renooy tackels Brenton Fitzgerald. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
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