THE Loddon Valley football season ended in elation for Marong and heartbreak for Pyramid Hill, the Panthers claiming their third consecutive senior premiership with a 36-point win.

The Panthers came into the match as underdogs, having made the grand final the hard way after a 13-point semi-final loss to the Bulldogs two weeks ago.

But the side didn't play as underdogs, taking the game on and usi...