GNFL reserves grand final: Railways get the job done over Mullewa for the ressies flag

Railways reserves are the champions after defeating Mullewa to claim the 2023 Great Northern Football League flag. In a closely fought contest, Railways came out on top winning the grand final 10.5 (65) to 8.3 (51). The game started in the Saints’ favour, after they kicked the first goal of the game five minutes in, but the Blues managed to respond with a goal of their own. As the quarter was whittling down, Kelvin Simpson booted the ball to an open player which led to a Mullewa goal, which gave them a two-point lead at the end of the quarter. The second quarter worked in the Blues favour, with their ball control creating more forward entries, as Railways outscored Mullewa three goals to one, going into the half up by 11 points. Momentum shifted again in favour of the Saints in the third quarter, with Mullewa scoring four goals in the quarter to go up by four points. The final quarter was all Railways footy with Nathan Polletti leading the charge, as the team managed back-to-back goals five minutes into the final term as they eventually won the game. Railways overcame their heartbreaking one-point loss from last year’s grand final to claim victory, with Polletti awarded the Alan Cox medal for best on ground.