The Star and Garter Pirates were the toast of the Goldfields 8 Ball Association, after winning a last frame thriller over the Grand Trolley Boys and claiming the 1st Division winter premiership with a 13-12 victory.
Chasing their first winter premiership in 10 years, the Pirates exploded out of the blocks and raced to a 7-3 lead, but in the pursuit of a 3rd consecutive flag, the Trolley Boys rallied to win 4 of the next 5 games, before the Pirates once again gained control to lead 12-9 and edge within one frame of victory.
Not to be denied, the Trolley Boys reeled off the next 3 games to level the match, before the Pirates steadied and claimed a well deserved victory.
The 2nd Division grand final was also an exciting finish, with the Country Club Rack Pack edging out the Country Club Kings 9-8.
The experience of the Rack Pack was on display early, as they raced to a 4-1 advantage, before the youthful Kings fought their way back into the contest tying the match at 8 a piece, before the Rack Pack prevailed in the last frame to deliver the Country Club their first 2nd Division premiership since 2006.
Local 8 Ball will now go into recess, before the popular summer season commences towards the end of October.
Winning Teams :
1st Division :
L Smith ( capt )
J Dillon
D Curry
B McCormack
K Cigler
L Coyle
J Miller
2nd Division :
B White ( capt )
C Shotter
M Harris
P Junker
W McGrath
