The win was the cherry on the cake for the invincible Northerners, who enjoyed a superb unbeaten season.
Opening bat Noah Williams got his Cats off to a positive start in the decider, after the visitors had elected to bat first on the Jets’ runway.
Often the winner on the big stage is the side that can best manage the nerves of playing in a grand final — and that was ultimately how it went down last Friday.
A total of six Mooroopna run-outs proved to be the Cats’ undoing; the Northerners’ fielders battening down the hatches to ensure none shall pass.
Run-happy Cats bat Oscar Emanuelli entered from miles down the order to attempt to salvage something for his side, notching 14 before he too fell victim to a mix-up in the middle.
Aden Schreck was on target to collect three run-outs, while Sean Miles grabbed two as the Cats fell for 65 after their 25 overs.
A captain’s knock from skipper Jake Davidson proved vital in the Jets’ chase, as he successfully laid the foundation for his batters who were left with little to do after his departure.
Twenty balls was all he needed, blasting three boundaries to have Northerners in command at 1-38 by the time he left the crease.
Oscar Buckland and Nathaniel Timson departed thanks to some tidy bowling from Jacob Edmunds (2-7), but by then the damage was done, the Jets cruising to the total with five wickets and six overs up their sleeve to seal the memorable win.
