The 17 and under grand final between Longwarry and Lang Lang lived up to its billing, with the two sides locked in a gripping contest from start to finish.
However, it was the Crows who completed an undefeated season to claim the premiers and champions crown.
Scores were level at 8-all at quarter time and 18 apiece again at half-time, as neither team gave an inch in a high-pressure battle.
The contest quickly became a battle of the goal shooters, with both sides relying heavily on their spearheads to keep the scoreboard ticking. Lang Lang also looked to flip Makayla Fleiner through the midcourt and into goals to change the dynamic, while Longwarry did the same with Kira Wilson through midcourt and defence as the two matched up well against each other.
Lang Lang gained the upper hand in the third quarter, outscoring Longwarry to lead 30-28 at the final change. For Longwarry, it was the first time in a long time they had found themselves trailing in such a high-stakes contest.
The final quarter began with Longwarry scoring the first two goals, only for Lang Lang to reply with two of their own.
With the game in the balance, and the crowd vocal with every pass, the Crows lifted to another gear. They strung together four unanswered goals before finishing with the last three of the match to run out 39-35 winners.
Best on court: While the goal shooters dominated the scoring, it was Hayley Waite's versatility in both the midcourt and goal attack that proved pivotal, her all-round performance earning the best on court honours.