The Griffith Blacks closed out what has been one of their most successful seasons in recent memory with their presentation night on Saturday night to close out 2019.
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It was a great night out for players, partners and supporters alike with 75 people in attendance to celebrate the achievements of the four senior grades.
The Blacks finished with two premierships while the first grade side were able to make a return to the finals for the first time in a couple of seasons.
Griffith's size and speed advantage proved too difficult for Deniliquin to handle after the Blacks strolled to a dominant 36-17 third grade grand final victory over the Drovers.
Meanwhile the women's side, the pain of last year's defeat to Charles Sturt University set up an Ua Ravu-inspired Griffith's women's tens grand final win over Waratahs.
Down 17-12 at halftime, the Blacks dominated the second half 29-5 to win 41-22, with diminutive speedster Ravu scoring four tries to avenge last year's loss in the decider.
The first grade side reached the finals where they took on the Albury Steamers however in a close game they fell just short of reaching what would have been a home preliminary final.
The Blacks will be looking to carry their momentum into the 2020 season.
Award winners
Third grade
Best and fairest: Teei Piawi
Best Back: Bryn Francis
Most Improved: Dennis Bortolin
Coaches Award: Aisea Taupeamuhu
Second grade
Best and fairest: Julian Marela
Bast Back: Kalis Woetai
Most Improved: Jacob Leungwai
Coaches Award: Jason Waring-Bryant
Womens
Best and fairest: Seigia Seukeni
Best Back: Mele Lolotonga
Most Improved: Veronica Seukeni
Rookie: Angeline Lemoto
Coaches award: The 2019 Premiership Team
First grade
Best and Fairest: Blake Theunissen
Best back: David Serukai
Most Improved: Naseri Taifai
Coaches Award: Mitch White
Club Awards
Club person of the year: Vanessa Richards
Supporter of the Year: Tom McGreal
Rookie of the Year: Bryn Francis
Biggest and Hairiest: Connor Lynch
Handbrake Award: Sam McLeod
Golden Boot: Ua Ravu
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