Kyabram upstaged the SJ Perry Shield minor premier on Saturday to clinch a dominant and memorable grand final win.
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The Redbacks, led by star performer Aidan Robinson, blitzed Pine Lodge by 96 runs at Vibert Reserve to secure the D-grade title.
It was the sweetest way to end the season for a side, that had only a single win to its name after the opening six rounds of the season.
Redbacks skipper Peter Ryan's father Peter said he was proud of his charges and highlighted the incredible mid-season turnaround from the group.
“It's always a great feeling to win a grand final. The whole group played really well and everyone chipped in on the day,” he said.
“We struggled during the season to field a side and we were lucky enough to win all of our games after the Christmas break. We were fortunate enough to have some guys with a lot of ability in the side.”
The Redbacks got off to a flyer after they were sent in by Pine Lodge.
Opening duo, Jack Sinclair (25 runs) and Robinson, put on a classy 75 runs for the first-wicket and created the perfect platform for their side's innings.
Robinson (56 runs) crafted a brilliant half-century, while Ross Brown belted a quick-fire 37 off 27 deliveries.
Matt McDonald and Ryan's son Noah chimed in with 36 runs and 32 not out respectively.
The effort from Kyabram's gun batsmen lifted the Redbacks to a commanding total of 6-221.
It was going to take a monster effort from the Lodgers to chase down the target, and unfortunately for the boys in gold and green they finished well short of victory.
Noah was the standout performer with the ball for Kyabram, finishing with 3-19, while Sinclair collected 3-11 as Pine Lodge finished all out for 125.
“All the guys chipped in with valuable performances,” Ryan said.
“Aidan and Jack played some terrific cricket shots and they got us off to a flyer. While Ross was really attacking and Matt provided great support.
“Noah and Matt bowled really well and even Matt's son Mason picked up a wicket which was nice.
“For Matt and I to play with our sons in a grand final was a great feeling, especially for Matt. It was his first premiership at the club.”
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