THE Eaton Boomers reserves side pulled off the upset win of the season when they won a nail-biting clash against the then-undefeated Carey Park outfit.
Carey Park had not lost a game all season but Eaton booted the last four goals of the game to win the flag in thrilling fashion with the final score reading 14.12.96 to 15.11.101.
The Panthers had been in control for most of the game, keeping Eaton at bay whenever the Boomers launched an assault on the lead.
But Eaton’s fitness shone out in the end which allowed Josh Kelly to kick the match-winning goal.
The first quarter began with Eaton gaining most of the momentum with goals to Greg Parry and Nathan Hill.
But the Panthers wrestled possession from the Boomers through efforts from Sam Colvin, Travis Humphries and James Wallam.
However, a late goal to Cameron Bennell put the Boomers in front at the end of the first.
Carey Park dominated most of the second quarter with Chris McMillan and Donald Turvey moving well around the ground and delivering the ball forward.
Their efforts resulted in goals for Glen Garlett, Colvin and Michael McGarry.
WATCH: Glen Garlett slotting a goal for Carey Park.
But another late Eaton goal, this time to Kelly, kept the Boomers within nine points at half time.
Carey Park looked ready to run away with the game early in the second half as they kicked two quick goals through Garlett and Shane De Campo.
But three consecutive goals to the Boomers through Fred Nortje, Parry and Kelly put them back in the contest.
WATCH: Highlights of the game between Eaton and Carey Park.
Eaton’s Gino Catalano was running hard through the midfield with support from Michael Battaglia, creating headaches for the Panthers.
But Carey Park stayed calm and kicked two goals late in the term to take a 14-point lead into the final quarter.
But a huge fourth-quarter effort from the Boomers helped them claim the premiership.
The Boomers piled on six goals in the last quarter with a number of them coming late.
Nortje was especially impressive in the last while Catalano continued his form.
Carey Park had a shot on goal after the siren but could not make the distance.
Gino Catalano was named best on ground as the Boomers hoisted the reserves flag for 2015.
