LSWFL 2022: Manjimup Tigers win colts premiership after undefeated season

The Tigers were undefeated all season and their final game was no exception, winning the 2022 premiership with unbridled skill and teamwork. It was a slow start to the first quarter at the Kojonup Sporting Complex on Saturday morning but it didn’t take long for the Tigers to assert their dominance, defeating Bridgetown to win the 2022 East Perth Football Club LSWFL colts grand final 8.8 (56) to 5.7 (37). The minor premiers managed to put a goal on the scoreboard to start the game, however it was Bridgetown that powered through to finish the first quarter five points in front. The tables turned in the second quarter when the Tigers came out hard and fast, dominating the quarter and putting a 20 point margin between the teams going into the main change. The Tigers once again came out firing after the major break but Bridgetown’s defence held strong allowing only one Tigers goal to hit the scoreboard. The margin remained at 20 points going into the final term. Bridgetown was not done yet though and refused to stop fighting, keeping the crowd on edge in anticipation. In an effort of sheer will, Bridgetown managed to bring the margin within one goal. Players gave their everything to gain valuable metres with the ball but a crucial goal from Tigers in the final five minutes saw Bridgetown’s spirits drop. Adam Edwards kicked the final goal to secure the win for his team to a roar of celebration from the spectators. Zed Clark, Thomas Walker, James Johnston, Jed Edwards and Conor Cole all had spectacular performances on the Tigers team but it was Jacob Duncan of Bridgetown who was named best on ground and awarded the Mensland Manjimup medal.