In fact by quarter time the game was as good as over with North Ballarat started the game in great style and by quarter time held a commanding 34-point lead, (6-5-41 to 1-1-7). The Bullants were able to steady the game in the second quarter, being outscored by just the one-point during the term to go into half-time 35-points down, (10-9-69 to 5-3-33).
A spirited fight back during the third quarter, with Brad Fisher kicking two goals, saw the Bullants to within 22-points at one stage but North Ballarat had all the answers and once again draw away to enjoy a 28-point lead at three-quarter time, (14-9-93 to 10-5-65).
North Ballarat had all the running in the final quarter kicking a further six goals to run out 47-point winners (20-13-133 to 13-8-86) to enjoy a third successive VFL premiership.
While a disappointing way to finish 2010, the Northern Bullants should be very proud of their efforts again this season.
“It’s definitely disappointing but no-one thought we’d make the grand final and it was a great effort to get there,” said Bullants coach David Teague after the game.
