THE SAWTELL/Toormina Saints and Port Macquarie Magpies have both won premierships during the AFL North Coast’s grand final day at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
The Saints took out this year’s reserves premiership with a 5.11 (41) to 3.2 (20) grand final victory against the Port Macquarie Magpies.
The Saints added another premiership to the club’s extensive trophy cabinet, and were the only Saints side out of four grades to win their grand final on the day, as they knocked off the minor premiers.
A 21-2 lead at half-time to the Saints helped to set up the premiership win.
Saints player Hamish Bird was named best on ground.
Under 18s
The Port Macquarie Magpies Under 18s side capped off a dominant undefeated season with a resounding premiership victory, triumphing 16.10 (106) to 5.2 (32) against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints.
The Magpies ended the premiership reign of the Saints, who were going for their third straight premiership win.
Magpies player Cooper Sheldon was named best on ground.
By Aiden BURGESS