GNFL colts grand final: Railways stage fightback against Mullewa to clinch championship by seven points

Railways staged a stunning comeback to clinch the colts premiership in the GNFL on Saturday, winning 8.9 (57) to 8.2 (50) over Mullewa. The Saints looked to have one hand on the cup early, bursting out of the gates with a dominant opening term. Goals to Gregg Galby and Calvin Wall helped Mullewa to a 15-point lead at quarter-time, with Railways wasteful in front of the big sticks despite plenty of inside-50 entries. The second term saw Railways edge their way back into the contest with a series of behinds before Draydon Wingo and Calarni Dann finally found the goals, reducing the deficit to just five points at the main break. The third quarter was a shootout, with both sides trading blows. Mullewa stretched their lead again through a flurry of goals, but Railways refused to let the game slip, with Dann kicking truly and Mathew Moore converting late to keep the margin within reach. The three-quarter-time scoreboard read 44–31 in favour of Mullewa, setting up a tense final term. From there, Railways produced a barnstorming finish. Koby Browne, Angus Krinks, Gus Osborn, and Jarvis Trotter all nailed crucial goals as the Blues surged home with six goals to just one. Their relentless pressure and cleaner forward entries proved decisive as they stormed to a seven-point victory. Dann and Gus Osborn were instrumental, leading the charge in the decisive final minutes, while Leedham Papertalk was everywhere for Mullewa, taking home the best-on-ground medal in a losing effort. It was a classic colts decider — full of swings, momentum shifts, and a thrilling late comeback that will be remembered for years.