Holbrook had blown a golden chance for premiership glory in 1983 losing a replay after the first GF was drawn - they were back in 1985 for one more crack - they had a new coach in Mick Maddox a new will to win and one of the finest ever sides to play in the Tallangatta FL after an early finals hiccup they powered their way to its first premiership in 15 yrs and became the first NSW team to win the TDFL premiership