Osborne has taken out its fifteenth premiership in the Hume Football League, with a commanding 36 point win over a disappointing Brock Burrum at Walbundrie.
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On a day that had all four Osborne teams in grand finals, it added another chapter into the remarkably successful club.
The Tigers went into the game as underdogs but quickly gained the early ascendancy of which they never relinquished in a spirited and polished performance.
Playing conditions were tricky, with the early morning northerly breeze turning into a westerly with wind gusts around 50 km/hr.
Osborne's skill level and game plan handled the conditions much better, with experienced on-ballers Matt Rava, Marty Bahr and Sam Livingstone superb.
Bahr, who had 30 possessions in a real captain's game, was awarded the Des Kennedy Memorial Medal for best on ground.
A brilliant opening term from forward Kodie O'Malley was the catalyst for the Tigers' five goals to one opening term.
The 22 point quarter time lead proved pivotal, with the Tigers extending that to 34 points with the first two goals in the second term.
Two late goals from the Saints reduced the margin to 21 at half-time with Nick Sedgwick starring for the Saints.
The third quarter was a low scoring slog with O'Malley's fourth goal the Tigers' only major. Tyson Neander booted the Saints' only goal midway into the term.
The Saints gave its supporters a glimmer of hope when Ron Boulton goaled to get the margin back to 19 points at the five minute mark.
Gritty defence led by veteran Hayden Gleeson, Stephen Doing and Duncan McMaster kept Brock Burrum at bay and another goal steadied the Tigers.
Classy utility Declan Galvin then put the game to bed with two goals in two minutes, as the Tiger supporters started to celebrate a magnificent victory.
Youngster Sam Stenning impressed with two goals, while Rava also snagged two including a clutch goal in the final term.
Sedgwick, who played in several positions throughout the game, was best for Brock Burrum, along with Matt Seiter in the ruck and wingman John Roy Williams.
The Saints forward line failed to offer enough options with its lack of pace at the fall of the ball allowing Osborne to rebound continually.
The victory continued the amazing premiership success of Hayden Gleeson with the most recent premiership being his 10th at the club.
The former ruckman, now turned full-back, is just shy of 350 senior games and not far from his 40th birthday and he gets better and better with age.
RESERVES
Brock Burrum turned the tables in the seconds grand final beating Osborne by 21 points in very blustery conditions.
The Tigers led at both quarter and half-time before the favorites took over with a five-goal to one second half.
Aaron Livermore, deemed unlucky not to be in the seniors, was awarded best on ground with a brilliant display for Brock Burrum.
UNDER 17s
Holbrook turned on its season-best performance for the biggest occasion with a thrilling five point win over Osborne in the Under 17s decider.
In a fast-paced, high quality and skillful game the Brookers won its first under 17 grand final since 2010 with Jock Triggs best on ground in a brilliant performance.
Jack Keogh booted three goals and Jack De Steiger two for Holbrook, while Macauley Armstrong kicked two for Osborne. Josh Forbes was best for Osborne.
Fletcher Parker, Tom McNamara and Lachie Holmes were in everything for Holbrook. The Brookers went into the game without league B and F runners-up Ewan Mackinlay with injury.
UNDER 14s
Osborne started the day's proceedings with a hard fought seven point win over Culcairn. The Tigers added just one goal after quarter time in a tight contest.
Luke Mazzochi was awarded best on ground for Osborne, while for Culcairn Corby Robertson and Mitchell Way played excellent games.
The premiership for Osborne was its seventh at under 14 level, while for Culcairn their brave effort leaves them still with out a flag at that age group.
HUME NETBALL GRAND FINALS
A grade
Billabong Crows 35 d Jindera 31
Best on court: Harriet Simpson (Crows)
B grade
Billabong Crows 49 d Howlong 38
Best on court: Brooklyn Moloney (Crows)
C grade
Howlong 40 d Rand-Walbundrie-Walla 39
Best on court: Caitlyn Wardius (RWW)
C reserve
Lockhart 40 d Brock-Burrum 33
Best on court: Kellie Kimpton (Lockhart)
Under 16s
Osborne 40 d Billabong Crows 26
Best on court: Rachael Galvin (Osborne)
Under 14s
BB Saints 32 d Howlong 28
Best on court - Mia Ennis ( BB Saints)
Under 12s
CDHBU 25 d Holbrook 20
Best on court - Ava Wolter (Holbrook)
