SAINTS SNARE FLAG FINALLY

Third time lucky for Vallejo’s men in NTFL finale as brave Tahs fall short

ST MARY’S have once again tasted premiership success with a thrilling grand final victory over a fighting Waratah.

Both sides brought the intensity from the off with hard, contested footy.

But after a difficult opening quarter where Waratah ground out a four-goal lead the Saints powered on to secure a 15.10 (100) to 10.5 (65) win and the 2021-22 premiership.

Saints’ coach Anthony Vallejo was more than proud of the effort put in by his troops after two losing grand finals in a row.

“It’s more relief than anything, I’m happy for the boys and this win is about them,” Vallejo said.