A historic and unique sport returned to take centre stage at an iconic border pub.

Dwile flonking returned to the Locks Inn, in Geldeston, on Saturday as teams from Norfolk and Suffolk went head-to-head once again after a two-year hiatus.

The teams were fighting for the Colin Denny Inter-County 'Sherbert Lemons 'Ere We Go Together' Shield, named in memory of the former Blyth Valley flonker and presented to the winners by his wife Frankie.

Beccles & Bungay Journal: The historic sport has been held at the Locks Inn, in Geldeston, for a number of years.The historic sport has been held at the Locks Inn, in Geldeston, for a number of years. (Image: Ben Taylor)

After "a rather ill-tempered and boisterous affair", the tie was settled in extra-time by the southern challengers after a flonk-off between county captains.

Jobanowl, the official term for referee, Yanny Mac, said: "It was the worst display of sportsmanship I have ever witnessed, and I once lived in Essex.

Beccles & Bungay Journal: The event was cancelled in 2020 and postponed, then cancelled again, in 2021 after rising Covid cases.The event was cancelled in 2020 and postponed, then cancelled again, in 2021 after rising Covid cases. (Image: Hannah Cairns)

"The lads gave it all they could today, but in the current climate and with a limited collective IQ, I think the cows came home to roost for the summer.

"Special mention should be given to the newbies, but not too much attention or sympathy.

"Training starts again on Tuesday."

Beccles & Bungay Journal: This year's event honoured late Blyth Valley flonker Colin Denny.This year's event honoured late Blyth Valley flonker Colin Denny. (Image: Hannah Cairns)

Beccles & Bungay Journal: The game is played with one team joining hands to form a ring, with a member of the other side in the middle of the circle, holding a beer-soaked dwile on the end of a stick.The game is played with one team joining hands to form a ring, with a member of the other side in the middle of the circle, holding a beer-soaked dwile on the end of a stick. (Image: Hannah Cairns)

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Dwile flonking jobanowl Yanny Mac at the 2022 event.Dwile flonking jobanowl Yanny Mac at the 2022 event. (Image: Ben Taylor)