Overview
- Jed Walter cruised to victory in the Grand Final sprint, successfully defending the title he won last year.
- Tasmania’s Brandon Leary led early but appeared to jump the start, and he slowed late in the race.
- Willem Duursma staged a strong midrace challenge, but published coverage contains a contradiction over whether he finished second or third.
- Sponsor Telstra pledged a $5,000 donation to Palm Beach Currumbin Junior Football Club, the grassroots club where Walter began his career.
- The sprint is an entertainment feature at Grand Final day and Walter’s back-to-back win draws comparison with past multi-year winners such as Patrick Dangerfield and Geoff Ablett.