Joel Robinson captained South Wagga in four grand final losses in five years but played a big role in their grand final success.
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The Blues coach took three wickets are Wagga City were bowled for 158 at Robertson Oval on Sunday.
Robinson was thrilled to finally get his hands on the prize after going so close in previous seasons.
"We're absolutely rapt," Robinson said.
"You can't describe it and I've said all along but it's all about seeing the people in the stands, the people that have put the work in behind the scenes.
"That is what it is all about and to see them is awesome."
Robinson, a South Wagga junior, was part of the last Blues premiership, but thought all the losses in between made Sunday's victory all the more sweeter.
Especially after rain ruined last year's decider.
"Any win is going to be sweet, but we've got a really good rivalry with Wagga City and every time we play them is a fierce challenge," Robinson said.
"To come out on top we're really happy with."
Another Blues junior to taste success was Mitch Sykes.
Sykes sat out last season but after watching another grand final end without a Blues victory he wanted to be part of their next attempt.
"I needed a year off to give the body a break, as I'm getting old, but these blokes at the club are my best mates," Sykes said.
"I came to watch them play finals last year and I was missing out so I thought it was time to get back."
The 31-year-old helped spin them to victory backing up a seven-wicket haul in the preliminary final with four in the decider including the key wicket of Jon Nicoll (8).
He almost picked up a hat-trick after removing Ben Turner (20) and Cane Graetz (0) in consecutive balls.
Max Harper fended off his first ball, but couldn't offer any more resistance to hand the Sykes three wickets in four balls.
Sykes wasn't disappointed to miss out on what would have been a grand final moment to remember.
"It's not all about me, it's a team thing," he said.
"It doesn't matter as now I've got a medal around my neck."
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