Griffith Black and Whites co-coach Craig Morriss may have to go in for a heart check-up in the near future after he was put through the emotional wringer for the second time in as many weeks.
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Seven days after his side earned a draw against Yanco-Wamoon courtesy of a 78th-minute try, Morriss watched on as the Panthers held off Yenda at Wade Park to register a 28-26 win.
The Blueheelers had the chance to level the game in the final minute after scoring a try, but the attempted conversion sailed wide.
Morriss was understandably relieved to take the two points and praised the Panthers for stepping up against the Blueheelers.
“It probably wasn’t the most technically correct game to watch, but it was very tough out there,” Morriss said.
“Yenda was in there to win it and so were we.
“We sort of battled to the end, I suppose. Thankfully our boys stuck to it and came up with the win.”
Wooden spooners last year, Black and Whites are leading the competition after 10 rounds this season and have shown a knack for winning close contests.
Morriss said that success came down to the spirit permeating the club.
“Across the club, everyone’s the one unit,” Morriss said. “That’s what’s pulling us over the line when we need to pull something out.”
