
Maitland coach Michael Bolch said "it couldn't have been a better way to win it" after downing Lambton Jaffas 3-1 at Edden Oval on Sunday to secure a second NPL men's Northern NSW premiership for the club.
Skipper Braedyn Crowley scored a hat-trick as the Magpies (42 points) defended top spot in the final round with Jaffas (38) and Broadmeadow (41) within striking distance.