NANGILOC’S dream of defending their MFNL A Grade crown remains alive, but only just, after a one-goal win over Werrimull in a thrilling elimination final at Gol Gol on Sunday.

The reigning champions seemed to have the game under control with a six-goal lead at the half, but the Magpies kept picking away and halved the margin going into the final term.

They then gave the Demons a real fright by...