FOR the first time in 12 years Sandhurst is the Bendigo Football-Netball League premier.

Sandhurst – the most successful club in league history – captured its 28th senior premiership with a 32-point victory over Golden Square at the QEO on Saturday.

The 12.18 (90) to 8.10 (58) victory came on the back of the Dragons having lost the previous two grand finals to Strathfieldsaye, with Saturday their first flag since 2004.

Dynamic Dragon Kristan Height (two goals) capped a stellar first season with Sandhurst.

Height, 33, now has the trifecta – a premiership medal and best-on-ground Nalder Medal to accompany his Michelsen Medal.

In his last game for Golden Square, retiring star Simon Rosa was awarded the AFL Victoria Medal.

After trailing by five points at half-time, the Dragons dominated the second half, kicking eight goals to two, capping a premiership double for the club, which also beat Golden Square in the reserves grand final.

The game broke into chaos on the three quarter-time siren after an incident in which Golden Square’s Tom Toma was reported for rough conduct on Dragon Alex Wharton.

A melee erupted as spectators streamed onto the ground, but a potentially ugly situation was diffused before any major incident.

Meanwhile, in the A-grade netball, Kangaroo Flat was too strong for Golden Square.

The Roos proved their status as the most dominant team this year with a 56-47 victory to deny Square back-to-back flags.