This lead however was squandered and saw Jervois run out winners and claim their third successive premiership.

But most importantly, he was the driving force behind the club claiming its 5th premiership and 1st since 2001, beating rivals Edgeworth.

He helped played in Brisbane's first grand final in 1992, helping them to claim their maiden premiership.

Adelaide then went on to do what no side had ever done before, winning four consecutive finals to claim their first premiership.

The side finished second in its debut season and again in 1895 before claiming its first premiership in 1896.

Beaton converted but it was all too late, with Western Suburbs claiming their second premiership.

Eastern Suburbs, who finished top of the table for the second time in as many years, claimed their third straight premiership as a result.

The Saints went on to defeat the Blues by 48 points and claim their second premiership.

Essendon finished one game clear on top of the ladder with 18 wins, and thus claimed its 15th minor premiership.

The Tigers thus claimed their sixth premiership within ten years.