The grand final played out at NTCA Ground No.1 was deemed a non result after heavy rainfall washed out days two and three, therefore, the Knights winning by default as the competition’s minor premiers.

The Shamrocks bowled the Knights out for 88 on the opening day having won the toss and going on the attack with Jono Chapman (3-28) and Jacob Koran (3-17) starring.

In reply, Westbury was 5-59 at stumps on day one – 29 runs in arrears with Jake Williams unbeaten on 17 and Liam Ryan not out 10 at the other end.

But it was South paceman Jack Young who was deemed the most valuable player in the game’s short tenure – snaring the wickets of three Westbury batsmen for just 13 runs.

Knights captain Alec Smith said it was a unique way to raise the flag.

“We didn’t play anything for two days but when we found out the game was called off we were pretty excited,” he said.

“I’m genuinely proud of everyone.”

Smith said it is hard to believe he is a two-time premiership captain at such a young age.

“It’s absolutely awesome and we’re looking forward to celebrating over the next few days,” he said.

“It’s what we play all year for and to get ourselves, not only a shot in the finals, but in a really good spot to win it is great.

“Westbury had the better of the first two sessions and the last session was pretty even – leaving the game evenly poised.”

“It would of been interesting if we did get away as to what would of happened.”

Shamrocks skipper Richard Howe said he was disappointed but thanked his charges and congratulated South on its victory.

“The game was probably half hour to 45 minutes away from being over either way which is unfortunate – it is what it is,” Howe said.

“We didn’t lose a game after Christmas, obviously this one barring the weather.

“We’ve been beaten by the weather.  

“To bowl them guys out for 88 was amazing and credit to the guys with the ball as they did a fantastic job and South had us on the back foot at 4-50 as well, so it was all set up.”

The match lasted just 87 overs.

Cricket Tasmania Northern administrator David Fry said it was the only Saturday it has rained all year, with  no first grade play being lost throughout the home and away season.

“We lost a few Fridays and Sundays but no play on Saturdays,” he said.

“I’d like to thank the ground staff who did a wonderful job in difficult conditions – it has been a pretty frustrating couple of days for all of us.”

Fry said he would lobby for upgrades to the ground’s surface and drainage.

The second grade decider between Mowbray and South Launceston was abandoned without a ball being bowled, declaring Mowbray back-to-back premiers.