Alex Langbridge

Maitland captain after 2024 grand final victory.

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00:00The tough ones are the ones who want to win, so we're really pleased with just our ability to hang in there.

00:05And Credit Essential, they come out absolutely ripped into us, and that's what you want in a grand final.

00:09We're just really proud of everyone.

00:11How does it feel, mate, three in a row?

00:13Yeah, I don't think it'll sink in until later on, but just an amazing effort from an amazing club and a great group of folks.

00:19So just very fortunate, very fortunate.

00:22Have you guys thought about the history of all this?

00:24We spoke about it a little bit, but you know, you don't want to look too far ahead.

00:28So we used to really just focus on each game and each year, but like I said, we'll remember that forever.

00:34And I think we've etched our name into Maple's folklore, so it's unreal.

00:38What makes this team so special, mate? What is it about the club?

00:40It's the bond, it's the mateship, it's the willingness to work for week after week.

00:45And, you know, we're just across the board just having a great club with Matty and Daz.

00:51You know, you can name a thousand people, but we're just really lucky.

00:55A few of you guys moving on, does this one make it any more special?

00:58It does, it does. You know, I was probably a little bit emotional before this game, probably the most emotional I've ever been,

01:03but that's what makes it special, and to hang in there and dry down that win, yeah, pretty happy.

01:08A good way to conclude your sort of Maitland career, mate?

01:10Yeah, yeah, very, very pleasing.

01:12You know, we come to this club and we had ambitions to sort of build a strong club, and I think it's exceeded my expectation.

01:19Just very fortunate to have the right people coming in, and we've just nailed it, so it's pretty cool.

01:24Are you playing on? Are you finishing up? What's your score?

01:26Yeah, not 100% sure yet, so you might see me next year.

01:29Might just miss the pre-season, I'll see how I go.