Bridport triumph in historic first home final

Bridport hosted its first ever NTFA final in front of the biggest crowd ever seen at the seaside oval against Old Launcestonians and came away big winners after a fantastic final quarter comeback!

Jess Burke and Kristen Moore joined more than 1000 people to watch Bridport in the first NTFA final held at the venue.

Alex Coombe has plenty of space to kick into attack

Zac, Eli and Geoff Saville.

Adam Abraham, Jobe Beeson, Tom Moore, Linc and Beau Gerke, Michelle Beeson, Wayne Churchill, Belinda Gerke, Cara Howlett and Deanne Moore.

Caleb Bedford kicks one into attack, as Bridport stormed home to record a historic victory over OLs.

Christian Barnes gets a run on through the middle of the ground.

Barb, Richie and Anastasia McBride and Lucy, Sophie and Frankie Glasson.

Joshua Nunn clears one out of the midfield.

Liam Mckean handballs away under pressure from his OLs opponent.

Katie Hall, Danica Beeson, Amelia Barnett and Alyssa Brown with Jock Johnson and Declan Worker.

Matthew Taylor collects the ball up forward on his way to a bag of five goals for the game.

Rubicon Turner, Di and Dion Turner and Annie Gillespie with Ash, Tori, Taj, Julie and Jason Gillespie, Jackie Williams, Juanita and Sean Coates and Brett Williams.

Mo Makitae with the ball for Bridport.

Sharon Burr, Melissa Nunn and Pia Whelan.

William McBride booted two goals in the Seagulls spectacle

Captain Joseph Robinson has his eyes on the prize.

Coach Andrew Philpott was all smiles after a massive come from behind win for the Seagulls.

Production North-Eastern Advertiser21 August 2024