From the first game against last year’s premiers (Griffith Red), Leeton-Whitton showed its intention by beating them by over 80 points and playing like a side that has been together for years.
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Game by game the team in confidence until its first and only loss to Griffith White.
Since that game the boys knew what it was going to take to be in the finals.
As a team the boys have worked had on the track and game days to improve their skills and work as a unit, which definitely showed in the first final.
The heart shown would have made any coach or spectator tear up with pride.
They fought back from eight points down at half time to out-play Griffith White for a 16-point win in their best game so far.
As a team, the Crows still have one job to do, starting grand final day with a victory and setting the tone for complete dominance by the club in all the games to follow for the day.
Most of all, everyone needs to enjoy the day and, fingers crossed, bring home the trophy.
1. Cooper Purtill - On-baller, quick and versatile with the biggest heart.
2. Jude Clayton - Wing, small and quick that loves to tackle.
3. Matthew Wallett - Forward, a little nugget that kicks plenty of goals.
4. Raith Henman - Forward, is always in and under; a real surprise packet.
5. Brendon Looby - Back, an old school hard nut with only one direction.
6. Liam McPhee - Wing, small and very quick that gets plenty of ball.
7. Tyler O'Connell - Back, league convert who feels at home on the AFL field.
8. Myles Jackson - Forward, plenty of speed with excellent skills to match.
9. Christian Werner - Back, always gives his all and stands up in big games.
10. Jonathan Bailey - Back, tall presence that stops plenty of goals.
11. Jayden Broadbent - On-baller, puts his body on the line every contest for his team.
12. Will Maguire - On-baller, the ultimate tagger that gets plenty of ball.
13. James Rourke - Back, hard and fair that can play anywhere.
15. Will Handsaker - Back, can read the play and reacts by kicking goals.
16. Codey Schmetzer - Back, hard and straight the only way he knows.
17. Jhi Grundy - Wing, tough and fair that plays the game like a pro.
18. Shannon Lehman - Back, has heart and amazing skills one to watch.
19. Cody McCallum - Forward, a sneaky goal kicker with plenty of fire.
20. Blake Ryan - Forward, big unit that dominates the goals and everywhere he plays.
21. Mitch Woods - Back, can take a big mark and tackles with force.
22. Jaxon Ryan - Ruck, dominates the ruck and kicks goals; a true bigman.
23. Cohen Matthews - Forward, strong over head but even better on the ground.
24. Logan Mahalm - Forward, big and strong that can win you the game.
25. Will Aliendi - Forward, strong forward that can take some great marks.
26. Mitch Ryan - Forward, a heap of energy that loves to play footy.
27. Tom Allen - Back, a massive force in the backline that puts in his all.
28. Luca Deaton - Forward, always gives 100 per cent and always puts himself on the line.
29. Jordan Lloyd - Back, has speed to burn and gets plenty of kicks.
30. Brooklyn O'Callaghan - Forward, tall forward that will be a future ruckman.
