The Bendigo East line-up scored three runs in the first inning and ace pitcher Damien Tresize then achieved a shut-out over the Falcons’ first three innings.

East added a run in the third and four in the fourth as James Clow, Aaron Sheriff and Tresize dominated.

Falcons’ veteran Gary Vandermaat hit safely with two runners on base to score three runs.

A pitching change led to Falcons coach Mick Peters shutting down East in the top of the fifth inning.

The Falcons’ renowned fighting spirit was to the fore in the next two innings.

Eight batters achieved a safe hit as Falcons scored eight runs to gain a three-run lead.

A shell-shocked East did not reply in the sixth and Falcons added another six.

At the top of the seventh inning, East needed nine runs to tie the game, but it was another shut-out as Falcons capped a remarkable grand final peformance.

Falcons d Bendigo East 17-8.

Pitchers - Falcons: Warren Attard 3.2 innings 0K2 4BB, Michael Peters 3.1 inns 4K2 0BB. Bendigo East: Damien Tresize 6 inns 3K2 4BB.

Safe hits - Falcons: Gary Vandermaat 5, Warren Attard, Michael Peters 3, Kirby Moon, Jayson Strahan 2, Paul Bingham, Adam Burns, Troy Waterman. Bendigo East: Damien Tresize 3, Brendan Aikman, James Clow, Aaron Sherriff 2, Julian Oxlade, Anthony Sherriff.

In B grade, Strathfieldsaye Dodgers B1 scored a 14-7 win against Scots.

Pitchers - Strathfieldsaye Dodgers: Todd Napaver 4 innings 0K2 2BB, Col Pithie 1 inng 1K2 3BB. Scots: not supplied. Safe hits - not supplied.

Adverse weather forced the under-14 grand final and under-12 preliminary final to be postponed.