MURWILLUMBAH have claimed an emotional 16-14 victory in honour of lost teammate Grant Cook.

The Mustang’s army of supporters turned out to Ned Byrne Field in force and their players responded with a brave grand final performance to hold off Cudgen and claim the title.

Mustangs halfback Wayde Kelly, a close mate of Cook’s, was named man of the match.

media_camera Facebook image of Grant Cook and his wife Colleen, on their wedding day.

Cook died in hospital after the preliminary final against Casino last Sunday.

The 28-year-old’s wife Colleen and two children attended the final, wearing team jerseys with Mr Cook’s picture and name emblazoned on them.

The cause of Mr Cook’s death has not yet been confirmed and a report is being prepared for the Coroner.

Read more in tomorrow’s Gold Coast Bulletin.