THE Hills Football Association grand final was a fairly even affair until the second half when Swan View stepped up a gear on their way to a 17.10 (112) to 9.6 (60) win over Pickering Brook.

Swan View’s Josh Hollingum was awarded the Bob Gardner medal for the best player in the grand final.

He was also the winner of the Benjamin Seabrook medal as the season’s fairest and best.

In front of a crowd of about 700 spectators Swan View got off to a quick start with the first goal on the board.
Bradley Jetta seemed to be everywhere.

Pickering Brook were equally quick to respond as they started to control the contests and Brett Wolfenden and Michael Brescacin scored goals.

Steven Caccetta and Matthew Outridge swooped on anything loose around the packs delivering the ball forward with pinpoint accuracy.

The Hawks carried an 18-point lead into the first break.

Swan View lifted, outscoring the Hawks by 12 points in the second quarter.

Josh Morris went for a run from the back pocket to score a goal.

Kane Higgins then also converted after marking after a strong lead.

Josh Hollingum and Rudy Riddoch worked their way into the game.

With only six points separating the two teams at the long break the game was poised to go either way.

The wide expanses of Mundaring oval offered plenty of open space.

Swan View shuffled the magnets and came out with a different mindset.

Joseph Butler and Kane Higgins started to get the better of their immediate opponents.

Shannon Fernando swooped on anything loose clearing the ball out to where Bo Hyatt, Jake and Jordan Dyer were waiting to take possession.

The Hawks backs found themselves under constant pressure as the ball kept coming in.

A six goal to one third quarter had Swan View up by 26 points at the last change.

Swan View carried their momentum into the last quarter.

Jackson Ryan went into the ruck where his fresh legs offered Swan View even more drive.

Caleb Butler went forward with good effect as he managed to score a couple of goals.

Swan View continued to find open space as their players queued up for possessions.

Harley McInerney didn’t give up trying and Brett Wolfenden managed a late goal.