Bendigo Spirit - We are the champions!

Описание: The fairytale is complete. Bendigo Spirit are the WNBL Champions for the first time in the clubs history, defeating Townsville Fire 71-57 in Bendigo.

The Spirit have just defeated Townsville Fire 71-57 to win the WNBL Grand Final.

Gabe Richards and Kelsey Griffin both shot 20 points, with Griffin bringing down 11 big rebounds.

Kristy Harrower, who was in tears after the game, shot 11 points, as did Chelsea Aubry.

Griffin won the MVP.

Kristi was first to address the local crowd, thanking sponsors and board members

"This is such a nice feeling," she said.

"Joel Peterson, thank-you very much.

"Girls, this has been an unbelievable year.

"This is special.

"Girls, enjoy this moment, it doesn't happen very often. Enjoy it together."

"To our fans, thank-you very much."

Bernie thanks the Townsville Fire and his club.

"I would like to thank the board that we put in place this year," he said.

"To my group, thank-you very much. Great effort girls."