Most people thought the game was over when Nirranda booted the first goal of the final term in the WDFNL grand final rematch.
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The margin was pushed out to 27 points and some tired legs were beginning to emerge.
But Old Collegians were out to spoil the reigning premiers' flag-raising party, completing a staggering 41-point turnaround to bring home the chocolates.
And Warriors fan Isaac Frusher, 17, was there to soak it all up.
"It was an unreal game," he said.
Frusher, who plays for Old Collegians' under 18 side, picked out Bodie Hibberson as best-on-ground - as did senior coach Nick Sheehan - while also highlighting the efforts of youngster Jacob Brooks.
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