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The Southern Football League (SFL) is an Australian rules football league in South Australia. The League was formed, as the Southern Football Association, in 1886.[1][2] The league is a not-for-profit organisation.

FormerlySouthern Football Association
Founded1886; 140 years ago (1886)
PresidentCraig Warman
Quick facts Formerly, Sport ...
Southern Football League
Current season, competition or edition:
Current sports event 2025
FormerlySouthern Football Association
SportAustralian rules football
Founded1886; 140 years ago (1886)
PresidentCraig Warman
No. of teams9 (11 clubs)
CountryAustralia
Most recent
champion
Port Noarlunga
(2025)
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The league is a suburban competition which also acts as a feeder competition for the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) and in turn the Australian Football League (AFL). Some AFL players from the SFL are Adam Cooney, Nathan Eagleton, Ben Rutten, Dean Brogan and Andrew Mackie. SANFL clubs that have recruitment zones linked to the Southern Football League are West Adelaide Football Club, Glenelg Football Club and South Adelaide Football Club.

Grades

The SFL consists of:

More information Traditional Name, Current name ...
Traditional NameCurrent namePremiership Shield[3]Best & Fairest Medal[4]Grand Final Medal[5]Goalkicker Trophy
Division 1A-GradeVignerons Shield[a][6]Mail Medal[b]J. H. Warren MedalHerb Metcalf Trophy
Division 1 ReservesB-GradeSouthern FA ShieldLovelock MedalKen Donne MedalDick Burgan Trophy
Division 3 ReservesC-GradeSFL ShieldGraham Gunn MedalMerv Mules Medal
Senior ColtsU/17.5A.D. Hall ShieldBob Ryan MedalSteve Macklin Medal
Junior ColtsU/15Broughton ShieldClem Hurst MedalR.W. Oliver Medal
Sub-Junior ColtsU/13Johnny Davis ShieldDes Halliday Medal[c]Marc Constable Medal
Mini ColtsU/12non-competitiveno medalno grand finalno goals recorded
Mini ColtsU/10non-competitiveno medalno grand finalno goals recorded
Mini ColtsU/8non-competitiveno medalno grand finalno goals recorded
Division 1 WomenOpen WomenJan Bache ShieldStephanie Dempsey MedalRobert Bache Medal
Senior GirlsU/17Jan Manuel ShieldKatrine Hildyard MedalKym McKay Medal
Junior GirlsU/14Mark McKay ShieldPaul Crate MedalKylie Loveridge Medal
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  1. Vignerons Shield awarded in 1920 for the first time[6]
  2. Mail Medal formerly known as President's Medal
  3. Des Halliday Medal formerly known as Brian March Medal

Former Grades

More information Grade, Years ...
GradeYearsPremiership Shield[3]Best & Fairest MedalGrand Final MedalGoalkicker Trophy
Division 21977–2001Denny's ShieldKen Donne Medal
Division 2 Reserves1978–2001J. H. Warren ShieldWarren Medal
Div. 2 Senior Colts1991–2000SFL ShieldDes Halliday Medal
Div. 2 Junior Colts1983–2001SFL ShieldLeahy Medal
Div. 2 Sub-Junior Colts1981, 1983–91, 1995–2001SFL ShieldSFL Medal
Maroon Group U/16 (Sunday U/16)2000–01, 2003, 2006–12, 2014–16SFL ShieldA.J. Griffin MedalJohn Hall Medal
Maroon Group U/14 (Sunday U/14)2000–01, 2003–16SFL ShieldChris Leahy MedalGary Davenport Medal
Under 131982–1991SFL ShieldAnnett Medal
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League history

The Southern Football League was previously known as the Southern Football Association until 1963.[7] Originally a country league, with urban expansion it has more recently become a suburban league in Adelaide's far southern suburbs.

The League was formed (as Southern Football Association) in 1886 with competing clubs being Aldinga, McLaren Vale, Sellicks Hill and Willunga.[1] In the early 1900s the participating clubs were Aldinga, Hillside (called McLaren Flat from 1946), McLaren Vale, Morphett Vale, Noarlunga and Willunga.

In 1919 the participating clubs were Aldinga, Hillside, McLaren Vale, Morphett Vale, Noarlunga, Reynella and Willunga.

In 1964 the association changed its name to Southern Football League and participating clubs were Aldinga, McLaren Flat, McLaren Vale, Morphett Vale, Mount Bold, Myponga, Noarlunga, Port Noarlunga, Reynella, Willunga, Yankalilla and Christies Beach Juniors.

The League came to national attention on 11 July 2009, when an SFL match between Port Noarlunga and Reynella was abandoned as a result of a freak tornado.[8]

The League once again came to attention in 2012 when it cancelled its Junior Carnivals due to umpire abuse and poor spectator behaviour.[9] This led to a campaign based around respect and protection of umpires.[10]

  • 2015 was Edwardstown last season in the league, they transferred to the Channel 9 Adelaide Football League.
  • 2016 was Morphettville Park and Brighton D&OS last season in the league, they transferred to the Channel 9 Adelaide Football League.
  • 2017 Hackham were in recess. Port Noarlunga got ejected from the finals after playing an ineligible player in the semi-final.[11]

League Timeline (1922–)

Clubs

Locations

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Reynella
Port Noarlunga
Noarlunga
Morphett Vale
Ironbank Cherry Gardens
Hackham
Happy Valley
Flagstaff Hill
Cove
Christies Beach
Aldinga
Locations of the Southern FL clubs. Yellow pogs indicate clubs that don't field senior mens' sides in the SFL.

Current

More information Club, Colours ...
Club Colours Nickname Home
Ground
Former League Est. Years in SFL SFL Senior Premierships
Total Most recent
Aldinga
Sharks Aldinga Oval, Aldinga – 1879 1886–1907, 1909–1952, 1977–2019, 2021- 9 1993
Christies Beach
Saints John Bice Memorial Oval, Christies Beach – 1964 1966- 7 1994
Cove
Cobras Cove Sports & Community Club, Hallett Cove – 1983 1984- 1 1998
Flagstaff Hill
Falcons Flagstaff Hill Recreation Ground, Flagstaff Hill SMFL 1963 1986- 8 2023
Happy Valley
Vikings Happy Valley Sports Park, Aberfoyle Park SMFL 1951 1980- 8 2012
Ironbank Cherry Gardens
Thunderers Cherry Gardens Ironbank Recreation Ground, Cherry Gardens HFL 1986 2024- 0 -
Morphett Vale
Emus Morphett Vale Memorial Sports Complex, Morphett Vale – 1895 1899–1913, 1915, 1924, 1928–1929, 1935, 1946–1951, 1953, 1963- 8 2009
Port Noarlunga
Cockle Divers Port Noarlunga Community Sports Complex, Port Noarlunga South SMFL 1935 1947- 5 2025
Reynella
Wineflies Reynella Oval, Old Reynella SMFL 1896 1919, 1948- 8 2024
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No 'A-Grade' side in 2026

More information Club, Colours ...
Club Colours Nickname Home
Ground
Former League Est. Years in SFL SFL Senior Premierships
Total Most recent
Noarlunga
Shoes Noarlunga Football Oval, Old Noarlunga – 1897 1915–1935, 1938, 1951- 10 2014
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Women and juniors only

More information Club, Colours ...
Club Colours Nickname Home
Ground
Former League Est. Years in SFL SFL Senior Premierships
Total Most recent
Blackwood
Woods Blackwood Hill Reserve, Blackwood HFL 1912 2025- 0 -
Hackham
Hawks Hackham Oval, Hackham – 1976 1977- 1 1990
McLaren Districts
Eagles McLaren Vale Sporting Complex, McLaren Vale GSFL 1998 1998–2000, 2024- 0 -
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Former

Clubs that have previously competed in the league include:[1]

More information Club, Colours ...
Club Colours Nickname Home
Ground
Former League Est. Years in SFL SFL Senior Premierships Fate
Total Most recent
Brighton
(1997-2000s)
(2000s-2016)
Bombers Brighton Oval, Brighton SAAFL 1991 1997–2016 2 2011 Moved to Adelaide FL in 2017
Clarendon    Clarendon Oval, Clarendon MSFA 1905 1934–1935 0 - Moved to Hills Central FA in 1936
Edwardstown
Towns Edwardstown Oval, Edwardstown SAAFL 1919 2009–2015 0 - Moved to Adelaide FL in 2016
Hackham (Men's teams)
Hawks Hackham Oval, Hackham – 1976 1977-2020 1 1990 Moved to Adelaide FL in 2021
Hills United Hills – 1908 1908 0 - Folded when Aldinga re-formed in 1909
Kangarilla
Double Blues Kangarilla Recreation Ground, Kangarilla HFL 1901 1915–1922, 1981–2005 4 2000 Returned to Hills FL in 2006
Lonsdale
Bears Morphett Vale High School, Morphett Vale – 1979 1979–2001 2 2001 Merged with O'Sullivan Beach in 2001 to form O'Sullivan Beach-Lonsdale
Macclesfield
Bloods Macclesfield Oval, Macclesfield HFL 1880 1984–1988 0 - Returned to Hills FL in 1989
Marion
(1987-1990s)
(1990s-2012)
(2013–17)
Rams Marion Oval, Marion SMFL 1891 1987–2017 1 2000 Moved to Adelaide FL in 2018[12]
McLaren Districts (Men's teams)
Eagles McLaren Vale Sporting Complex, McLaren Vale – 1998 1998–2000 0 - Moved to Great Southern FL in 2001
McLaren Flat
(1960s)
(1980s)
(?-1997)
Eagles McLaren Flat Recreation Ground, McLaren Flat – 1903 1903–1940, 1946–1997 7 1989 Merged with McLaren Vale to form McLaren Districts in 1998
McLaren Vale
Crushers McLaren Vale Sporting Complex, McLaren Vale – 1880 1886–1997 11 1995 Merged with McLaren Flat to form McLaren Districts in 1998
Meadows
Bulldogs Stringybark Park, Meadows HFL 1903 1983–2000 2 1994 Returned to Hills FL in 1999
Mitchell Park
Lions Mitchell Park Oval, Mitchell Park SMFL 1969 1994–2000 0 - Moved to SAAFL in 2001
Morphettville Park
Roos Kellett Reserve Oval, Morphettville SMFL 1958 1987–2016 1 1990 Moved to Adelaide FL in 2017
Mount Bold    Kangarilla Recreation Ground, Kangarilla HCFA 1961 1964–1965 0 - Folded when Kangarilla re-formed in 1966
Mount Compass
Bulldogs Mount Compass Oval, Mount Compass FPFA 1924 1946–1952 0 - Moved to Great Southern FL in 1953
Myponga
(1946–49)
(1950–66)
Mudlarks Myponga Oval, Myponga – 1946 1946–1966 3 1960 Moved to Great Southern FL in 1967
Northern United – 1936 1936–1937 0 - De-merged into Morphett Vale and Noarlunga in 1938
O'Sullivan Beach
(1980s)
(?-2001)
Lions O'Sullivan Beach Oval, O'Sullivan Beach – 1977 1978–2001 3 1997 Merged with Lonsdale in 2001 to form O'Sullivan Beach-Lonsdale
O'Sullivan Beach-Lonsdale
Lions Lonsdale Oval, Morphett Vale – 2001 2002–2017 0 - Moved to Adelaide FL in 2018[12]
Plympton
Bulldogs Plympton Oval, Plympton Park SMFL 1937 1987–1989 3 1989 Moved to South Australian FA in 1990
Reynella-Morphett Vale – 1928 1928 0 - Temporary merger, split back into Morphett Vale and Reynella
Sellick's Hill Hills – 1880s 1886–1899, 1907 2 1907 Merged with Aldinga to form Hills United in 1908
Willunga
Demons Willunga Recreation Reserve, Willunga – 1874 1886–1912, 1919–1985 30 1984 Moved to Great Southern FL in 1986
Yankalilla
Tigers Yankalilla Memorial Park, Yankalilla GSFL 1889 1957–1967 2 1963 Moved to Great Southern FL in 1968
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Players Recruited to AFL/VFL

More information Pick, Draft ...
PickDraftNameSFL ClubSANFL ClubRecruited toLater Clubs
–1932 SigningTom WayeWillungaPort AdelaideFootscray
201986 National DraftBrenton HarrisReynellaSouth AdelaideNorth Melbourne
41987 National DraftAndrew BrockhurstReynellaSouth AdelaideFitzroy
521989 National DraftRod JamesonMorphett ValeSouth AdelaideNorth MelbourneAdelaide (see below)
1011989 National DraftRichard HarrisonChristies BeachSouth AdelaideGeelong
–1991 Zone SelectionRod JamesonMorphett ValeGlenelgAdelaide
–1991 Zone SelectionNigel SmartChristies BeachSouth AdelaideAdelaide
–1992 Zone SelectionChris GroomChristies BeachSouth AdelaideAdelaideFremantle, North Melbourne
–1992 Zone SelectionTony ModraChristies BeachWest AdelaideAdelaideFremantle
–1992 Zone SelectionMark ViskaO'Sullivan BeachGlenelgAdelaide
371992 National DraftMatthew RogersHappy ValleySouth AdelaideRichmond
481992 National DraftAndrew OsbornReynellaSouth AdelaideGeelongPort Adelaide (see below)
221993 Pre-Season DraftCraig McRaeO'Sullivan Beach & HackhamGlenelgBrisbane BearsBrisbane Lions
291994 National DraftJason TorneyMorphett ValeSouth AdelaideRichmondAdelaide
511994 National DraftClay SampsonMorphett ValeSouth AdelaideMelbourneAdelaide, Richmond
171995 National DraftScott WelshMarionWest AdelaideNorth MelbourneAdelaide, Western Bulldogs
461995 National DraftBen MooreReynellaGlenelgRichmond
541995 National DraftAdam AnsellFlagstaff HillWest AdelaideHawthorn
–1996 Zone SelectionNathan EagletonHappy ValleyWest AdelaidePort AdelaideWestern Bulldogs
–1996 Zone SelectionAndrew OsbornReynellaSouth AdelaidePort Adelaide
31998 Pre-Season DraftMatthew BodeBrighton DOSGlenelgPort AdelaideAdelaide
161998 Rookie DraftBen MarshFlagstaff HillWest AdelaideAdelaideRichmond
41998 National DraftRyan FitzgeraldPort NoarlungaSouth AdelaideSydney SwansAdelaide
431999 Rookie DraftMatthew GoldingReynellaGlenelgAdelaide
42000 Rookie DraftMichael DoughtyReynellaSouth AdelaideAdelaide
262000 Rookie DraftDean BroganChristies BeachSouth AdelaidePort AdelaideGreater Western Sydney (see below)
202000 National DraftKane CornesBrighton DOSGlenelgPort Adelaide
542000 National DraftJarrad SundqvistBrighton DOSGlenelgSydney Swans
32001 Rookie DraftChris HallHackhamSouth AdelaidePort Adelaide
372001 Rookie DraftMatthew GoldingReynellaGlenelgAdelaide
402002 Rookie DraftBen RuttenHappy ValleyWest AdelaideAdelaide
292003 Rookie DraftJason PorplyziaHappy ValleyWest AdelaideAdelaide
12003 National DraftAdam CooneyFlagstaff HillWest AdelaideWestern BulldogsEssendon
112003 National DraftBeau WatersHappy ValleyWest AdelaideWest Coast
122004 National DraftDanny MeyerFlagstaff HillGlenelgRichmondPort Adelaide (see below)
92006 Pre-Season DraftJason PorplyziaHappy ValleyWest AdelaideAdelaide
662007 National DraftTom McNamaraHappy ValleySouth AdelaideMelbourne
202009 Rookie DraftDanny MeyerFlagstaff HillGlenelgPort Adelaide
522009 National DraftJustin BollenhagenReynellaSouth AdelaideFremantle
142010 Rookie DraftTaite SilverlockHappy ValleyWest AdelaideEssendon
–2011 GWS ConcessionJosh BruceFlagstaff HillGlenelgGreater Western SydneySt Kilda
192012 National DraftBen KennedyBrighton DOSGlenelgCollingwood
122013 Pre-Season DraftDean BroganChristies BeachSouth AdelaideGreater Western Sydney
472014 National DraftCory GregsonReynella & Brighton DOSGlenelgGeelong
482015 National DraftBailey WilliamsBrighton DOSGlenelgWestern Bulldogs
12017 Rookie DraftSam DraperReynellaSouth AdelaideEssendon
152018 Women's Rookie DraftBrianna WallingReynellaMorphettville Park (SAWFL)Adelaide
82018 Women's DraftNikki GoreChristies BeachChristies Beach (SAWFL)AdelaideFremantle
252020 National DraftBrayden CookHappy Valley[13]South AdelaideAdelaide
442020 National DraftBeau McCreeryCove[14]South AdelaideCollingwood
12021 National DraftJason Horne-FrancisChristies Beach[15]South AdelaideNorth MelbournePort Adelaide
142022 Rookie DraftWill VerrallChristies Beach[16]South AdelaideMelbourne
42022 Mid-Season DraftBrett TurnerFlagstaff Hill[17]GlenelgAdelaide
42023 Mid-Season DraftMatt CoulthardPort Noarlunga[18]GlenelgRichmond
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Senior premierships winners

Division 1

Division 2

Mail Medal

Each season the Mail Medal is awarded to the player adjudged the Fairest and Most Brilliant by the umpires on a 3-2-1 match voting system.[54] The Mail Medal is named after the Sunday Mail newspaper.

More information Year, Name ...
YearNameClub
1925W. Wilson[55]McLaren Vale
1926Maurice CorbettWillunga
1927C.K. "Pete" LovelockAldinga
1928Ron Branson[56]Willunga
1929Daniel HoughtonMcLaren Vale
1930Ron BransonWillunga
1931Maurice CorbettWillunga
1932Maurice CorbettWillunga
1933Maurice CorbettWillunga
1934Ron BransonHillside
1935Maurice CorbettWillunga
1936Maurice CorbettWillunga
1937Ken NoblettAldinga
1938Richard (Dick) BurganHillside
1939Jim LittleWillunga
1940Jim LittleWillunga
1941–1945not awarded
1946Ed HollowayMcLaren Vale
1947Merv CrockerMcLaren Vale
1948John KempMount Compass
1949Bob Ryan[57]Reynella
1950Merv CrockerMcLaren Vale
1951Bill TrenordenPort Noarlunga
1952Noel Chapman[58]McLaren Flat
1953Alwyn (Pop) Faggotter[59]Myponga
1954Bernie Kelly[60]Myponga
1955Merv CrockerMcLaren Vale
1956Richard HamlynYankalilla
1957Darcy CoxReynella
1958Murray Fraser[61]McLaren Flat
1959Dennis RattiganWillunga
1960William AmeeNoarlunga
1961Allan HallYankalilla
1962Alex FimeriNoarlunga
1963Graham GunnReynella
1964Dean MillsMcLaren Flat
1965 tiedDouglas ModraPort Noarlunga
T. BarkerYankalilla
1966Richard CroserWillunga
1967Richard CroserWillunga
1968 tiedRichard CroserWillunga
Frank HowardChristies Beach
1969Bevan DaveyMcLaren Flat
1970John StakerNoarlunga
1971John StakerNoarlunga
1972Peter KretschmerMcLaren Flat
1973Wayne PotterWillunga
1974Ian WintonChristies Beach
1975Graeme FielkeMcLaren Flat
1976Graeme FielkeMcLaren Flat
1977Dean WillingMcLaren Vale
1978 tiedD. ElliotMcLaren Flat
John BlythmanMcLaren Flat
1979Peter (Jumbo) JeffreyWillunga
1980Paul CrateChristies Beach
1981Gary DavenportChristies Beach
1982Barry PilmoreNoarlunga
1983Bernie VeidePort Noarlunga
1984Chris WilliamsMcLaren Flat
1985Noel (Nipper) HillPort Noarlunga
1986Bernie VeidePort Noarlunga
1987Peter WilsonO’Sullivan Beach
1988Steven ClarkMarion
1989Jerry MottNoarlunga
1990Jerry MottNoarlunga
1991 tiedMax EddyMorphettville Park
Simon RobinsonMorphett Vale
1992Scott WilkieReynella
1993Trevor PlummerMarion
1994no medal awarded
1995Gavin SteelMorphett Vale
1996Ben BaxterNoarlunga
1997Mark JollyBrighton Districts and Old Scholars
1998Keith AllanPort Noarlunga
1999 tiedMark JollyBrighton Districts and Old Scholars
Daniel ExelbyMarion
2000Shane MossBrighton Districts and Old Scholars
2001 tiedDale BettermanBrighton Districts and Old Scholars
Brett ExelbyMarion
2002Dale BettermanBrighton Districts and Old Scholars
2003Mark JollyBrighton Districts and Old Scholars
2004Stephen PrescottReynella
2005Scott MiddletonReynella
2006Andrew BachmannChristies Beach
2007Jarrad PomeroyHappy Valley
2008Todd JohnstoneBrighton Bombers
2009Sebastian Guilhaus[62]Morphettville Park
2010Josh Vick[63]Cove
2011Braden Bayly[64]Morphett Vale
2012Jonathan Eagleton[65]Happy Valley
2013Jonathan Eagleton[66]Happy Valley
2014Michael Shearer[67]Flagstaff Hill
2015Michael ShearerFlagstaff Hill
2016Liam CorrieMorphett Vale
2017Thomas DixPort Noarlunga
2018Nicholas MottNoarlunga
2019Nicholas MottNoarlunga
2020Michael MazeyChristies Beach
2021Robert IrraReynella
2022Samuel WhitbreadReynella
2023Marc Borholm[68]Reynella
2024Samuel Whitbread[69]Reynella
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Ken Donne Medal

The Ken Donne Medal was the equivalent medal awarded for the Division 2 competition between 1977 and 2001.

More information Year, Name ...
YearNameClub
1977John NarrowayHackham
1978R. ButterfieldHackham
1979T. MoyleHackham
1980Peter WilloughbyHappy Valley
1981Don OliverMcLaren Vale
1982Bernie VeideAldinga
1983Chris WilliamsMcLaren Flat
1984Robert DeanO’Sullivan Beach
1985David NykielMawson
1986Mick FreestoneMawson
1987Gordon SlatteryCove
1988B. LowMcLaren Flat
1989Stephen KeamAldinga
1990 tiedB. ZierschMcLaren Flat
Paul CrateMcLaren Vale
1991Mark PalmerHackham
1992M. BurdettAldinga
1993Glenn GodfreyKangarilla
1994no medal awarded
1995Heath ThorpeKangarilla
1996Glenn GodfreyKangarilla
1997 tiedMark PfeifferMcLaren Vale
Nigel GordonO’Sullivan Beach
1998Brian JonasMitchell Park
1999Heath ThorpeKangarilla
2000Heath ThorpeKangarilla
2001Heath ThorpeKangarilla
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125 Year Celebrations

125 Year Team

To celebrate the 125th season of the SFL, the "SFL 125 Year Team" was named in 2011.[70]

SFL 125 Year Team
B: John Hugo (Flat) Lloyd Binney (Will) Garry Reed OAM (Will)
HB: Ron Branson (Flat, Will) Captain Terry Fitzpatrick (Will) C.K. "Pete" Lovelock (Ald)
C: Maurice Corbett (Will) Richard Croser (Will) Vice-Captain Merv Crocker (Vale)
HF: Graham Gunn (MV, Rey) Jerry Mott (Noar, PtN, CB, Ald, Maw) Mark Jolly (BDOS)
F: Dean Mills (Flat, Noar) Baden Taylor (MV) Hendrick "Taffy" Waye (Will)
Foll: Bernie Veide (PtN, Ald) Wayne Potter (Will, Flat) Barry Pilmore (Noar)
Int: Paul Crate (CB, MV, Vale) Michael Fitzgerald (PtN) Scott Pollard (MV)
Coach: Trevor Potts (Ply, CB, Kang, MV)

Greatest Exports Team

Along with the 125 Year Team, the SFL also announced a team of their "Greatest Exports", a collection of players that had previously played in the SFL but had gone on to achieve at a higher level.[71] One player, Hendrick "Taffy" Waye was selected in both the 125 Year Team and the Greatest Exports Team.

SFL Greatest Exports Team
B: Nigel Smart (CB, South, Adel) Ben Rutten (HV, Adel, West) Michael Doughty (Rey, Adel, South)
HB: Matthew Rogers (HV, Rich, South) Rod Jameson (MV, Adel, Glen) Jason Torney (MV, Rich, Adel, South)
C: Darren Kappler (Rey, Fitz, Haw, Syd, South, Glchy) Adam Cooney (FH, WB, West) Captain Kane Cornes (BDOS, PortP, Glen)
HF: Tony Burgan (Flat, Sturt) Graham Cornes OAM (Rey, NM, Glen, South) Coach Matthew Bode (BDOS, PortP, Adel, Glen)
F: Scott Welsh (Mar, NM, Adel, WB, West, WWT) Tony Modra (CB, Adel, Freo, West) Craig McRae (OSB, Hack, BrisL, Glen)
Foll: Dean Brogan (CB, PortP, Greater Western Sydney, South) Paul Bagshaw MBE (Flat, Sturt) Nathan Eagleton (HV, PortP, WB, West, Nwd)
Int: Hendrick "Taffy" Waye (Will, Sturt) Clay Sampson (MV, Melb, Adel, Rich, South) Beau Waters (HV, WCE, West, Clrmt)
Coach: Graham Cornes OAM (Rey, Adel, South, Glen)

Key: Adel – Adelaide Crows (AFL), Ald – Aldinga, BDOS – Brighton Bombers/Brighton District and Old Scholars, BrisL – Brisbane Lions (AFL), CB – Christies Beach, Clrmt – Claremont (WAFL), Fitz – Fitzroy (VFL/AFL), FH – Flagstaff Hill, Flat – McLaren Flat/Hillside, Freo – Fremantle (AFL), Glen – Glenelg (SANFL), Glchy – Glenorchy (TANFL/TFL/TSL), GWS – Greater Western Sydney (AFL), Hack – Hackham, Haw – Hawthorn (VFL/AFL), HV – Happy Valley, Kang – Kangarilla, Mar – Marion, Maw – Lonsdale/Mawson, Melb – Melbourne (AFL/VFL), MV – Morphett Vale, Noar – Noarlunga, Nwd – Norwood (SANFL), NM – North Melbourne/Kangaroos (AFL/VFL), OSB – O'Sullivan Beach, Ply – Plympton, PortM – Port Adelaide (SANFL), PortP – Port Adelaide (AFL), PtN – Port Noarlunga, Rey – Reynella, Rich – Richmond (AFL/VFL), South – South Adelaide (SANFL), Sturt – Sturt (SANFL), Syd – Sydney Swans/South Melbourne (AFL/VFL), Vale – McLaren Vale, WB – Western Bulldogs/Footscray (AFL/VFL), WCE – West Coast (AFL/VFL), West – West Adelaide (SANFL), Will – Willunga, WWT – Woodville-West Torrens (SANFL)

Hall of Fame

The Southern Football League Hall of Fame was established in 2007 in order to provide due recognition to those who have given outstanding service to Australian Football throughout the League history since its establishment in 1886.[72]

Membership is granted to Players, Umpires, Coaches, Administrators, Support Staff and any persons who have provided outstanding service to Australian Football through the Southern Football League or its clubs and, because of the nature of the League, combinations of all types of service is considered.

After the initial inauguration a maximum of five (5) candidates each year are selected by the Hall of Fame Committee for approval by the League Directors.

The general criterion for selection is to have exceptionally served Australian Football through the Southern Football League for a minimum period of 25 years (which do not need to be consecutive).

There may be some exceptions to the general rule and the Hall of Fame Committee shall have the right to nominate these to the Directors for endorsement.

ELITE PLAYERS – Players who have given exceptional service shall be considered (for example the winning of three (3) Mail Medals in "A" Grade is considered exceptional).

SPECIAL SERVICES – Persons who provide special services to Football in exceptional or unusual capacities.

ELITE COACHES – Coaches with exceptional records of coaching within the League.

SFL Hall of Fame Members

More information #, Year Inducted ...
#Year InductedInducteeCategoryClub(s)
12007[73]Christopher (Chris) Leahy OAM[74]Administrator, CoachPtN, SFL
22007Desmond (Des) HallidayAdministratorRey, SFL
32007Clement (Clem) Hurst[75][76]Player, AdministratorNoar, Vale, SFL
42007James (Jim) WarrenPlayer, AdministratorPtN, Flat, SFL
52007Alan Griffin OAM[77]AdministratorMaw, SFL
62007Robin Perry[78][79]Umpire, AdministratorPtN, CSLFUP
72007Leonard (Lenny) HiggsTrainerNoar
82007Mervyn (Merv) MulesAdministratorMV, SFL
92007Brian MarchPlayer, AdministratorCB, SFL
102007Ronald BransonPlayer, Coach, AdministratorWill, Flat, SFL
112007John Hall OAM[80]Player, Coach, AdministratorCB, PtN, SFL
122007Robert (Bob) RyanPlayer, Coach, AdministratorRey, SFL
132007Martin ClarkPlayer, Trainer, Umpire, AdministratorNoar, Vale, CSLFUP
142007William (Chum) ReedTrainer, AdministratorWill
152007Barry BromilowUmpire, Trainer, AdministratorRey, CSLFUP
162007Graham DouglasUmpire, AdministratorCSLFUP
172007Barrington (Barry) ConroyUmpire, AdministratorCSLFUP
182007Kenneth (Ken) DonneAdministratorPtN, SFL
192007Noel (Rooster) MurtonPlayer, Coach, Umpire, AdministratorPtN, CSLFUP
202007Barry Pilmore[81]Player, CoachNoar, Rey
212007Graham GunnPlayer, Coach, Umpire, AdministratorRey, MV, SFL, CSLFUP
222007Michael (Mick) FitzgeraldPlayer, Coach, AdministratorPtN
232007Maurice (Spog) CorbettElite PlayerWill
242007Terence (Terry) FitzpatrickPlayer, Coach, AdministratorWill
252007Richard (Dick) CroserElite PlayerWill
262007Arthur (Stoker) TickleUmpire, AdministratorRey
272007Garry (Chum) Reed OAM[82][83]Player, Coach, Trainer, AdministratorWill
282007Bernard (Bernie) VeideElite PlayerPtN, Noar, Ald
292007Paul LindnerUmpire, AdministratorCSLFUP
302007Glenn (Hoova) GodfreyElite PlayerKang, CSLFUP
312007Kenneth DrakeAdministratorPtN
322007Wesley GreenPlayer, AdministratorRey
332007Robert LloydPlayer, Coach, Trainer, AdministratorRey
342007Lloyd BinneyPlayer, Coach, AdministratorWill
352007Janet (Jan) BacheAdministratorSFL
362007Trevor PottsElite CoachCB, Ply, Kang, MV
372007Heath ThorpeElite PlayerKang
382007Frank AldamPlayer, Coach, AdministratorWill
392007Cecil (Pete) LovelockPlayer, AdministratorAld, SFL
402007Leo CorbettPlayer, UmpireWill, CSLFUP
412007Robert (Bob) Bache OAM[84]Umpire, AdministratorSFL, CSLFUP
422007Mervyn (Merv) CrockerElite PlayerVale
432007Mark JollyElite PlayerBDOS
442007Kevin LloydPlayer, Coach, AdministratorRey
452007Allan (Zac) JollyPlayer, Coach, AdministratorRey, Kang, SFL
462007Graeme (Grae) MacKinnonSpecial Services – JournalismMaw, SFL
472008[85]Robert (Bob) BurtonElite UmpireCSLFUP
482008Robert DeanPlayer, Coach, UmpireOSB, OSBL, CSLFUP
492008Paul Crate OAM[86]Player, Coach, UmpireMV, CB, Vale, CSLFUP
502008Colin CameronPlayerFlat
512008V.G. (Gil) MoggAdministratorPtN
522009[87]David WhileyUmpire, AdministratorCSLFUP
532009Gary BilneyPlayer, UmpireKang, CSLFUP
542009Craig Warman OAM[88]Player, AdministratorOSB, SFL
552009Shane FishlockPlayerMV
562010[89]Janice (Jan) ManuelAdministratorMV
572010[90]Lance Breavington[91]AdministratorMVP
582010Simon RobinsonPlayer, Coach, UmpireMV, CSLFUP
592010William (Billy) Chester[92]AdministratorMVP
602010Steven CarlylePlayerNoar
612011 [93][94]Brian ProctorUmpire, AdministratorRey, CSLFUP
622011Chris JohnsonUmpire, AdministratorCSLFUP
632011Gary DavenportPlayer, AdministratorPtN, CB, SFL
642011Marc ConstablePlayer, Coach, AdministratorNoar, Vale, SFL
652011Richard (Dick) BurganPlayer, AdministratorFlat, SFL
662012Christopher HamsPlayerWill
672012Christopher BurganPlayerFlat
682012Gordon HayPlayer, AdministratorMVP
692012Geoffrey GoldsmithPlayerPtN, Rey
702012Robert (Bob) BoehmCoach, AdministratorCB
712013[95][96]Jerry MottPlayerNoar, PtN, CB, Ald, Maw
722013John HugoPlayerFlat
732013Robert (Bob) McMahonPlayer, Coach, Trainer, AdministratorHack, Noar, Rey, MV
742013Chris GalleyPlayer, AdministratorCove
752013Gary VerrallPlayerWill
762014[97]Steven TurnerPlayer, AdministratorHV, Rey
772014Colin LessueAdministratorMar, SFL
782014Luke BerryPlayerCB, PtN
792014Paul VaughanPlayer, Coach, AdministratorPtN
802014Bryce GarrardPlayerAld
812015[98]Hendrick (Taffy) WayePlayerWill
822015Max JoyceUmpireCSLFUP
832015Darren MasonPlayer, CoachCB
842015Baden TaylorPlayerMV
852015Scott PollardPlayerMV
862016Stephen MacklinCoach, AdministratorHV, MV, SFL
872016Darren HincksUmpireCSLFUP
882016Michael SchutzPlayerNoar
892016Darren TwigdenPlayerHV
902016Mark AndersonPlayerNoar
912017Nathan GillPlayerHV
922017Jason DavidsonPlayer, Coach, AdministratorPtN
932017Ashley SandersPlayer, AdministratorAld
942017Wayne GrahamUmpireCSLFUP
952017Barry RamsayPlayer, Coach, AdministratorCove
962018Andrew John (Hank) Middleton OAM[99]Trainer, AdministratorHV, STA
972018Lex TriffittPlayer, Coach, AdministratorVale, Flat
982018Kevin WrightPlayerRey
992018David WilloughbyAdministratorRey
1002018Horace (Horrie) Leaker[100]Player, AdministratorAld, SFL
1012019Grant McAvaneyCoach, AdministratorFH, Ply
1022019Darcy CheneyUmpire, PlayerCSLFUP, Maw, CB
1032019Matthew WisePlayer, Coach, AdministratorCB, PtN
1042019Mark JensenUmpire, Coach, AdministratorCSLFUP, Hack
1052019Terry GunnPlayer, CoachRey, MV
1062021[101]Gary SummertonPlayer, Coach, AdministratorRey, Noar, SFL
1072021Mark McKayTrainer, AdministratorLon, OSBL, SFL, STA
1082021Michael IrvinePlayer, CoachNoar, CB, Flat
1092021Garry JollyPlayer, Coach, AdministratorRey, Kang
1102021Robert William OliverPlayer, AdministratorVale, SFL
1112022Michael ZaluskiPlayerMV
1122022Scott MooneyTrainer, AdministratorOSB, CB, MV, Mar, Rey, SFL, STA
1132022Gary CarlyonUmpireCSLFUP
1142022Norman (Norm) BergmanPlayer, Coach, AdministratorPtN, McL, SFL
1152022Michael Bernard (Bernie) KellyPlayerMyp, SFL
1162023[102]Paul DalyPlayer, Coach, AdministratorCB, SFL
1172023[103]David PopplewellUmpireCSLFUP
1182023[104]Malcolm MartinAdministratorSFL, Cove
1192023[105]Shane HillPlayerMV
1202024[106]David EarlPlayer, CoachMV, Cove, Flat, Rey, SFL
1212024[107]Stephen PrescottPlayerRey
1222024[108]Bill ThreadgoldAdministratorRey
1232024[109]John NarrowayPlayer, Coach, AdministratorPtN, Vale, MV, Hack
1242024[110]Daniel EarlPlayerMV
1252025[111]Ian JordanPlayer, AdministratorMV
1262025[112]Christopher RoePlayer, Umpire, AdministratorCB, Flat, CSLFUP
1272025[113]Lyndon ElliottPlayer, AdministratorFlat
1282025[114]Wayne AndrysPlayer, Coach, Trainer, AdministratorMV, CB, OSB, Ald
1292025[115]Charles Leslie (Les) FurlerPlayer, AdministratorNoar, SFA
1302026[116]Jason PeachPlayer, CoachNoar
1312026[117]Alwin Leonard (Pop) FagotterElite PlayerMyp
1322026[118]Adrian WalshPlayer, Coach, AdministratorAld
1332026[119]Wayne PotterElite PlayerWill, Flat, CSLFUP
1342026[120]Deane MillsElite PlayerFlat, Noar
1352026[121]Keith Edwin (Teddy) BroughtonPlayer, Trainer, AdministratorFlat, Vale, SFL
1362026[122]Michael ShearerElite PlayerFH
Close

Key: Ald – Aldinga, BB – Brighton Bombers/Brighton District and Old Scholars, CB – Christies Beach, Cove – Cove, CSLFUP – Combined Southern Leagues Football Umpires Panel, FH -Flagstaff Hill, Flat – McLaren Flat/Hillside, Hack – Hackham, HV – Happy Valley, Kang – Kangarilla, Mar – Marion, Maw – Lonsdale/Mawson, McL - McLaren, MV – Morphett Vale, MVP – Morphettville Park, Myp - Myponga, Noar – Noarlunga, OSB – O'Sullivan Beach, OSBL – O'Sullivan Beach-Lonsdale, Ply – Plympton, PtN – Port Noarlunga, Rey – Reynella, SFL – Southern Football League/Association, STA - Southern Trainers Association, Vale – McLaren Vale, Will – Willunga

Grand Finals

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2025

Happy Valley 7 – 4 – 46 defeated by Port Noarlunga 7 – 6 – 48

Happy Valley
Goal Kickers: D. Tucker 2, H. Davenport, L. Edwards, N. Kraemer, S. Oliver, C. Rogers
Best Players: N. Kraemer, H. Spacie, C. Rogers, J. Flett, J. Beeche, D. Tucker

Port Noarlunga
Goal Kickers: Z. Sproule 3, D. Flavel, G. Karpany, O. Petrohilos, K. Smith
Best Players: Z. Sproule, B. Cook, N. Paredes, R. McKay, C. Wiseman, N. Steele

J. H. Warren Medal: Zachary Sproule

Umpires
Field: Benjamin Moss, Nicholas Price, Darren White
Boundary: Lucas Elliot, Drew Reynolds, Zac James, Jack Harrison
Goal: Lachlan Weeden, Alex Manning

Venue: Magain Stadium, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2024

Reynella 6 – 14 – 50 defeated Flagstaff Hill 5 – 10 – 40

Reynella
Goal Kickers: J. Agnew 2, B. Marshman 2, B. Potter, D. Roser

Flagstaff Hill
Goal Kickers: B. Aldridge 2, A. Grayson, R. Mountford, J. Rosman

J. H. Warren Medal: Tyler Davies

Umpires
Field: Tobias Medlin, Nathan Salt, Alex Ker
Boundary: Lucas Sutton, Leo Walkley, Tyler Ifould, Lucas Elliot
Goal: Kym Marshall, Jon Hall

Venue: Flinders University Stadium, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2023

Flagstaff Hill 16 – 11 – 107 defeated Noarlunga 7 – 6 – 48

Flagstaff Hill
Goal Kickers: S. Smith 4, S. Jacobs 3, N. Beenham 2, B. Patterson, D. Kearsley, N. Bailey, R. Mountford

Noarlunga
Goal Kickers: J. Anderson 2, B. Hann, C. Gaspari, J. Kappler, M. Eagles

J. H. Warren Medal: Sam Jacobs

Umpires
Field: Alex Cornelius, Brendon Caruso, Darren White
Boundary: Lucas Sutton, Josh Niederer, Hayden Sutton, Jack Harrison
Goal: Stephen Young, Jono White

Venue: Flinders University Stadium, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2022

Reynella 9 – 3 – 57 defeated Morphett Vale 6 – 7 – 43

Reynella
Goal Kickers: C. Semple 3, B. Potter 2, B. Marshman 2, M. Borholm, N. McLean

Morphett Vale
Goal Kickers: D. Iljcesen 2, D. Williams, B. Hartwig, L. Corrie, D. Noble

J. H. Warren Medal: Cam McGree

Umpires
Field: Alex Cornelius, David Popplewell, Darren White
Boundary: Nathan Rorhlach, Dylan Worrall, Hayden Sutton, Harrison Everett
Goal: Stephen Young, Jacob Crossfield

Venue: Flinders University Stadium, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2021

Flagtsaff Hill 12 – 11 – 83 defeated Morphett Vale 2 – 5 – 17

Flagstaff Hill
Goal Kickers: D. Butcher 3, R. Mountford 2, M. Johnson 2, D. Kearsley, T. Carney, B. Heyward-Ferors, B. Patterson, M. Walton
Best PLayers, M. Johnson, S. Theraldson, M. Walton, D. Kearsley, A. Shearer, T. Carney

Morphett Vale
Goal Kickers: D. Noble, J. Dal Santo
Best Players: J. Dal Santo, C. Lock, D. Bode, B. Sowter, J. Dorshorst, A. Baker

J. H. Warren Medal: Mitchell Johnson

Umpires
Field: Alex Cornelius, Harry Marshall, Simon Thompson
Boundary: Mark Ames, Hayden Sutton, Austin Robertson, Nicolas Thompson
Goal: Joshua Goldswothy, Jacob Crossfield

Venue: Flinders University Stadium, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2020

Flagstaff Hill 18 – 13 – 121 defeated Noarlunga 9 – 1 – 55

Flagstaff Hill
Goal Kickers: D. Butcher 4, S. Smith 3, T. Carney 2, B. Rossi 2, R. Mountford 2, D Kearsley, M. Shearer, B. Heyward-Ferors, N. Beenham, M. Johnson
Best PLayers: S. Theraldson, D. Kearsley, B. Patterson, B. Rossi, C. Puiatti, D. Webb

Noarlunga
Goal Kickers: V. Robertson 3, R. Martell 3, J. Beard, S. Miller, J. Birch
Best PLayers: V. Robertson, R. Martell, Z. Williams, S. Carlyle, B, Goldfinch

J. H. Warren Medal: David Kearsley

Umpires
Field: Alex Cornelius, Simon Thompson, Dennis Rice
Boundary: Joel Stone, Dylan Worrall, Mark Ames, Craig White
Goal: Darren Hincks, Stephen Young

Venue: Flinders University Stadium, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2019

Noarlunga 7 – 6 – 48 defeated by Flagstaff Hill 12 – 9 – 81

Noarlunga
Goal Kickers: T. Milera 2, N. Mott 2, V. Robertson, T. Mott, R. Martell
Best PLayers: S. Hamilton, J. Brown, B. Goldfinch, J. Thewlis

Flagstaff Hill
Goal Kickers: M. Hollis 3, M. Renfrey 2, S. Smith 2, D. Butcher, S. Osmond, B. Rossi, C. Puiatti, M. Johnson
Best PLayers: S. Theraldson, D. Kearsley, M. Hollis, M. Renfrey, D. Webb, C. Davies

J. H. Warren Medal: Mark Hollis

Umpires
Field: David Popplewell, Mark Jensen, Mark Neville
Boundary: Craig White, Jayden Dunning, James Holmes, Evan Salter
Goal: Trevor Abblett, Stephen Young

Venue: Flinders University Stadium, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2018

Flagstaff Hill 21 – 16 – 142 defeated Reynella 6 – 6 – 42

Flagstaff Hill
Goal Kickers: J. Vandermeer 4, S. Osmond 3, S. Smith 3, B. Rossi 3, D. Bucher 2, M. Shearer, M. Johnson, A. Albanese, J. Albanese, J. Vandermmer, B. Heyward-Ferors
Best PLayers: M. Shearer, M. Fazekas, S. Osmond, S. Heatley, S. Theraldson, M. Renfrey

Reynella
Goal Kickers: B. Lockett 3, C. Semple 3
Best PLayers: C. Ellison, S. Hamilton, M. Portlock, C. Semple, S. Farrelly, R. Mahony

J. H. Warren Medal: Micahel Shearer

Umpires
Field: Grant Reilly, Brendon Caruso, Matthew Browne
Boundary: Liam Trouptsidis, Nathan Rohrlach, Evan Salter, Jayden Dunning
Goal: Kym Marshall, Stephen Young

Venue: Flinders University Stadium, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2017

Flagstaff Hill 13 – 16 – 94 defeated Noarlunga 8 – 9 – 57

Flagstaff Hill
Goal Kickers: S. Smith 3, D. Buthcer 2, J. Vandermeer, S. Heatley, J. Albanese, M. Shearer, M. Johnson, B. Patterson, S. Osmond, B. Kirk
Best PLayers: S. Smith, S. Osmond, B. Kirk, M. Hollis, J. Albanese, M. Fazekas

Noarlunga
Goal Kickers: V. Robertson 3, A. Wurst 2, T. Ferguson 2, S. Carlyle
Best Players: N. Mott, V. Robertson, S. Carlyle, S. Miller, T. Caudle

J. H. Warren Medal: Samuel Osmond

Umpires
Field: David Popplewell, Jason Thompson, Jarryd Simister
Boundary: Kane Marshall, Nathan Rohrlach, Matthew Rohrlach
Goal: Michael Greer, Scott Brand

Venue: Flinders University Stadium, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2016

Flagstaff Hill 7 – 11 – 53 defeated Morphett Vale 6 – 4 – 40

Flagstaff Hill
Goal Kickers: M. Raitt 3, J. Vandermeer 2, C. Schorn 2
Best Players: M. Shearer, S. Theraldson, B. Kirk, J. Vandermeer, D. Kearsley, M. Edwards

Morphett Vale
Goal Kickers: D. Iljcesen 2, S. Byrne, D. Loveridge, N. Baly
Best PLayers: B. Baly, T. Bennetts, M. Bode, M. Smith, M. Hodge, W. Carroll

J. H. Warren Medal: Michael Shearer

Venue: Flinders University Stadium, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2015

Reynella 18.7 – 115 defeated Brighton Districts and Old Scholars 8.8 – 56[52]

Reynella
Goal Kickers: J. McEntee 5, C. Bradwell, C. Ellison, A. Broadbent 3 each, C. Semple, J. Carter, M. Doughty, R. Mahony 1 each
Best Players: L. McEntee, C. Ellison, R. Mahony, R. Frick, A. Broadbent, S. Bradshaw

Brighton Districts and Old Scholars
Goal Kickers: J. Carger 2, L. Price, T. Hall, J. Spurling, B. Brookman, E. Drew, T. Hoare 1 each
Best Players: W. Rivers, D. De Blaquiere, D. Lang, B. Hillier, E. Drew, J. Carger

J. H. Warren Medal: Luke McEntee(Reynella)

Venue: Hickinbotham Oval, Noarlunga Centre

Attendance: 4300

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2014

Noarlunga 10.7 – 67 defeated Reynella 9.9 – 63[51]

Noarlunga
Goal Kickers: W. Johncock 4, L. Moreen 2, S. Dean, S. Miller, M. Despott, C. Minns
Best Players: W. Johncock, T. Caudle, S. Miller, S. Dean, M. Despott, C. Hudson

Reynella
Goal Kickers: D. Paddick 2, J. McEntee 2, S. Karran, J. Carter, S. Ward, C. Semple, B. Thompson
Best Players: L. Ciampa, D. Paddick, J. Guy, S. Bradshaw, A. Broadbent, B. Lockett

J. H. Warren Medal: Waylon Johncock (Noarlunga)

Umpires
Field: Brendon Caruso, Jarryd Simister
Boundary: Jarryd Hoppo, Corey Sawtell, Harry Marshall, Darryl Seidel
Goal: Michael Greer, Darren Hinkcs

Venue: Hickinbotham Oval, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2013

Reynella 12.11 – 83 defeated Morphettville Park 8.10 – 58[123]

Reynella
Goal Kickers: B. McKeough, C. Semple 3 each, S. Prescott 2, B. Tilley, C. Bradwell, A. Broadbent, S. Karran 1 each
Best Players: D. Lock, J. Farrier, D. Prescott, B. Tilley, J. Guy, M. Doughty

Morphettville Park
Goal Kickers: S. Morris 3, D. Longman 2, N. Wiese, S. Wiese, E. Schneider 1 each
Best Players: T. Cranston, S. Morris, S. Talbot, B. Murphy, P. Bennett, J. Ruwoldt

J. H. Warren Medal: Jason Farrier (Reynella)

Venue: Hickinbotham Oval, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2012

Happy Valley 14.16 – 100 defeated Brighton 7.8 – 50

Happy Valley Goal Kickers: J. Eagleton 4, J. Hiatt-Harrex 3, D. Sukkel 3, T. Grund, N. Eagleton, N. Petersen-Gray, B. Squire

Best Players: S. McKenzie, J. Brown, M. Mahar, J. Eagleton, A. Huebner.

Brighton Goal Kickers: C. Norsworthy 2, B. King, M. Baker, G. Phillips, M. Pethick, C. Mauger

Best Players: J. Bell, C. Norsworthy, E. Thorpe, M. Baker, T. Alexander, W. Rivers.

Venue: Hickinbotham Oval, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2011

BRIGHTON BOMBERS 13.6 (84) defeated MORPHETT VALE 6.9 (45)[124]

Brighton Bombers
Goal Kickers: C. Norsworthy 3, T. Rigney, L. Sharpe 2 each, T. Alexander, W. Rivers, J. Tucker, T. Johnstone, G. Phillips, J. Beugelaar 1 each
Best Players: L. Sharpe, E. Drew, M. Whitford, C. Norsworthy, W. Rivers, T. Johnstone
Morphett Vale
Goal Kickers: S. Byrne 2, K. Hewitt, S. Saunders, N. Bayly, D. Sampson 1 each
Best Players: M. Nadilo, M. Zaluski, D. Earl, B. Bayly, T. Bennetts, S. Hill
Venue: Hickinbotham Oval, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2010

REYNELLA 13.11 (89) defeated BRIGHTON 9.5 (59)

Reynella
Goal Kickers: B.McKeough 3, A.Procter 2, E.Ware 2, S.Bradshaw, L.Ciampa, J.Carter, J.Newnham, T.Cece, S.Middleton.
Best Players: S.Bradshaw, D.Prescott, S.Prescott, E.Ware, J.Baylis, A.Broadbent
Brighton
Goal Kickers: J.Tucker 2, B.Brookman 2, W.Bradley, R.Miles, J.Degenhardt, L.Keller, B.King.
Best Players: J.Rogers, M.Whitford, B.King, R.Miles
Umpires: Aaron Bennett, David Popplewell
Attendance: 3,600
Venue: Hickinbotham Oval, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2009

MORPHETT VALE 10.13 (73) defeated REYNELLA 5.4 (34)

Morphett Vale
Goal Kickers: S.Pollard 6, A.Rigg 1, N.Bayly 1, W.Pittman 1, M.Joraslafsky 1
Best Players: N.Bayly, J.Sampson, S.Pollard
Venue: Hickinbotham Oval, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2007

MORPHETT VALE 11.9 (75) defeated BRIGHTON 3.6 (24)

Morphett Vale
Goal Kickers: N.Bayly 4, S.Pollard 2, T.Howell 2, S.Lock 1, M.Bode 1, M.Short 1
Best Players: M.Bode, C.Smith, B.Bayly
Venue: Hickinbotham Oval, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2006

MORPHETT VALE 14.8 (92) defeated REYNELLA 9.6 (60)

Morphett Vale
Goal Kickers: W.Pittman 5, S.Pollard 3, M.Short 1, N.Bayly 1, B.Bayly 1, D.Earl 1, S.Hill 1, J.Kurtz 1
Best Players: M.Nadilo, B.Bayly, W.Pittman
Venue: Hickinbotham Oval, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2005

MORPHETT VALE 16.13 (109) defeated REYNELLA 10.7 (67)

Morphett Vale
Goal Kickers: S.Pollard 3, M.Short 3, R.Beeching 3, A.Hill 2, M.Ritter 2, M.Nadilo 1, A.Landorf 1, D.Earl 1
Best Players: A.Hill, M.Zaluski, N.Mitchell
Venue: Hickinbotham Oval, Noarlunga Centre

Southern Football League 'A' Grade Grand Final 2004

MORPHETT VALE 11.10 (76) defeated BRIGHTON 8.6 (54)

Morphett Vale
Goal Kickers: S.Pollard 6, A.Stagg 2, A.Landorf 1, C.Smith 1, M.Short 1
Best Players: S.Fishlock, M.Short, S.Pollard
Venue: Port Noarlunga Oval, Port Noarlunga

Southern Football Association 'A' Grade Grand Final 1952

WILLUNGA 14.10 (94) defeated REYNELLA 9.8 (62)[45]
Date: 9 September 1952
Best on Ground Trophy: Jim Walding (Willunga)
Venue: Willunga Oval, Willunga

Southern Football Association 'A' Grade Grand Final 1948

WILLUNGA 19.11 (125) defeated McLAREN VALE 8.8 (56)[44]

Willunga
Best Players: M. Elbourne, H. Haskett, L. Binney
Date: 4 September 1948

Southern Football Association 'A' Grade Grand Final 1947

McLAREN FLAT 11.11 (77) defeated WILLUNGA 9.8 (62)[42][43]

McLaren Flat
Goal Kickers: Robertson 4, Penny 3, Emma 2, N. Chapman, I. Chapman 1 each
Best Players: N. Chapman, D. Wylie, M. Robertson, C. Cameron
Willunga
Goal Kickers: Corbett, Hailstone, Haskett 2 each, W. Aldam, Branson, Halliday 1 each
Best Players: E. McLaughlin, W. Binney, E. Aldam, F. Gage
Date: 6 September 1947
Venue: Aldinga Oval, Aldinga
B-Grade – Willunga defeated McLaren Vale[43]

Southern Football Association 'A' Grade Grand Final 1939

HILLSIDE 13.10 (88) defeated WILLUNGA 8.10 (58)[40]

Hillside
Goal Kickers: R. Townsend 5, I. Chapman 3, Holloway, R. Branson, White 2 each, S. Penney 1
Best Players: Holloway, K. Bagshaw, R. Burgan, R. Branson.
Willunga
Goal Kickers: L. Corbett 4, A. Martin, J. Branson, R. Clift, E. Aldam 1 each
Best Players: M. Corbett, R. Clift, J. Little, G. Miller.
Date: 2 September 1939

Southern Football Association 'A' Grade Grand Final 1937

HILLSIDE 17.13 (115) defeated WILLUNGA 9.8 (62)[39]

Hillside
Goal Kickers: R. Townsend 5, Robertson 4, K. Bagshaw, Osborne 2 each, Holloway, R. Burgean, Broughton, G. Townsend
Best Players: Penny, R. Branson, Holloway, K. Bagshaw.
Willunga
Goal Kickers: D. Atkinson, Jones 2 each, Hailstone, L. Corbett, Harris, Dyer, Giles.
Best Players: Dyer, M. Hailstone, Dowling, Blacker.
Date: 4 September 1937

Southern Football Association 'A' Grade Grand Final 1936

WILLUNGA 11.11 (77) defeated HILLSIDE 9.15 (69)[37]

Willunga
Goal Kickers: L. Corbett, T. Corbett 3 each, Hailstone 2, Blacker, Little, Atkinson.
Best Players: Little, M. Corbett, Hailstone, Dowling
Hillside
Goal Kickers: Ward 5, Townsend 2, Wickham, Osmond.
Best Players: K. Bagshaw, Branson, H. Bagshaw, Ward.
Date: 12 September 1936

Southern Football Association 'A' Grade Grand Final 1933

HILLSIDE 15.12 (102) defeated WILLUNGA 4.9 (33)[36]

Hillside
Goal Kickers: H. Bagshaw 6, H. Hobbs 5, R. Wickham 3, Ken Bagshaw 1
Best Players: Osmond, Hobbs, Keith Bradshaw, H. Bagshaw
Willunga
Goal Kickers: McKinnon 2, T. Corbett, E. Elbourne 1 each
Best Players: McKinnon, M. Corbett, J. Edwards, Dodd, G. Dyer
Venue: McLaren Vale Oval, McLaren Vale

Southern Football Association 'A' Grade Grand Final 1930

ALDINGA 13.8 (86) defeated McLAREN VALE 9.13 (67)[35]

Aldinga
Goal Kickers: H. Eatts 5, W. Pethick 2, C. Lovelock, L. Lovelock, K. Culley, H. Eatts, V. Branson, R. Stone 1 each
Best Players: H. Leaker, A. Scott, H. Eatts
McLaren Vale
Goal Kickers: F. Maguire 4, R. Freeman, F. Price, E. Roe, P. Roe, R. Hyde 1 each
Best Players: C. Sparrow, E. Martin, M. Harris

Southern Football Association 'A' Grade Challenge Final 1927

ALDINGA 5.13 (43) defeated HILLSIDE 6.6 (36)[34]

Aldinga
Best Players: Pethick, H. Gotts, C. Lovelock, L. Lovelock, Leaker, Stone
Hillside
Best Players: W. Rowe, Sauerbier, Hugo, Wickham, G. Rowe, Elliot
Date: 26 September 1927
Umpire: Mr. Hill
Best on Ground: W. Rowe (Hillside)
Venue: Willunga Oval, Willunga

Southern Football Association 'A' Grade Challenge Final 1920

MCLAREN VALE 4.5 (29) defeated NOARLUNGA 3.9 (27)[6]

McLaren Vale
Best Players: Waye, Waye, W. Murdoch, Samuels, S. Hyde, R. Hunt, F. Price, J. Baldock
Noarlunga
Best Players: J. Antonio, P. Furler, R. Furler, W. Furler, H. Asplin, L. Dungey
Date: 4 September 1920
Umpire: C. L. Cornish
Best on Ground: J. Antonio (Noarlunga)
Attendance: 1,000+
Venue: Willunga Oval, Willunga

Southern Football Association 'A' Grade Deciding Match 1908

McLAREN VALE 6.11 (47) defeated WILLUNGA 4.6 (30)[32]

McLaren Vale
Best Players: N. King, E. Wheaton, R. Oliver, the Dunstone brothers
Willunga
Best Players: S. Waye

Attendance: nearly 1,000
Venue: McLaren Vale Oval, McLaren Vale

Southern Football Association 'A' Grade Grand Final 1907

SELLICK'S HILL 6.9 (45) defeated WILLUNGA 4.6 (30)[30]

Umpire: Mr. Kneebone
Venue: Aldinga Oval, Aldinga

Southern Football Association 'A' Grade Grand Final 1895

WILLUNGA 4.6 (30) defeated SELLICK’S HILL 2.5 (23)

Result protested by Sellick's Hill[125]
Result upheld.[22]
Venue: Aldinga Oval, Aldinga

J. H. Warren Medal

The Jim Warren Medal is awarded to the play adjudged Best on Ground in a Southern Football League Division 1 Grand Final.

More information Year, Name ...
YearNameClub
1986B. TolmanNoarlunga
1987Brenton SalisburyPlympton
1988Steve TalbotPlympton
1989Darren SicheriPlympton
1990Trevor SmithMorphettville Park
1991Barry PilmoreNoarlunga
1992Darren TwigdenHappy Valley
1993C. DewhirstHappy Valley
1994Ashley BurtChristies Beach
1995D. HodgkinsonHappy Valley
1996Darren TwigdenHappy Valley
1997Ryan FitzgeraldPort Noarlunga
1998Ben ColemanHappy Valley
1999Shane SterzlHappy Valley
2000Craig LallardMarion
2001Mark CharltonNoarlunga
2002Mark JollyBrighton District and Old Scholars
2003Steve YoungHappy Valley
2004Shane FishlockMorphett Vale
2005A. HillMorphett Vale
2006Matthew NadiloMorphett Vale
2007Michael BodeMorphett Vale
2008Craig HeathCove
2009Nathan BaylyMorphett Vale
2010Jason BaylisReynella
2011Lincoln SharpeBrighton Bombers
2012Scott McKenzieHappy Valley
2013Jason FarrierReynella
2014Waylon JohncockNoarlunga
2015Luke McEntee[126]Reynella
2016Michael ShearerFlagstaff Hill
2017Samuel OsmondFlagstaff Hill
2018Michael Shearer[127]Flagstaff Hill
2019Mark Hollis[53]Flagstaff Hill
2020David KearsleyFlagstaff Hill
2021Mitchell JohnsonFlagstaff Hill
2022Cameron McGreeReynella
2023Sam Jacobs[128]Flagstaff Hill
2024Tyler DaviesReynella
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Leading Goalkickers

Division 1

The Leading Goalkicker in the Division 1 A-Grade competition is awarded the Herb Metcalf Trophy.

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YearPlayer[129]ClubGoalsNotes
1971G. CarterPort Noarlunga81
1972K. McCarthyReynella100
1973M. MoffattReynella66
1974G. LovelockPort Noarlunga50
1975T. HauptMorphett Vale83
1976Neil WuttkeMcLaren Flat70
1977Neil WuttkeMcLaren Flat76
1978Neil WuttkeMcLaren Flat80
1979Baden TaylorMorphett Vale128
1980Baden TaylorMorphett Vale159
1981Baden TaylorMorphett Vale106
1982Michael SaundersPort Noarlunga72Baden Taylor (Morphett Vale) led with 75 after finals
1983Chris HamsWillunga85
1984Chris HamsWillunga132
1985Chris HamsWillunga98
1986Russell NunnNoarlunga114
1987Tim PillionPlympton85
1988Kym NadebaumPlympton95Steve Talbot (Plympton) finished level with 95 after finals
1989Brenton RangerMorphettville Park84
1990Rod McDougallMorphettville Park55level at end of minor round with 50 goals each
Michael SaundersPort Noarlunga57
1991W. CarlinNoarlunga89
1992G. EdwardsNoarlunga74level at end of minor round with 72 goals each
Todd BacheChristies Beach84
1993Rod McDougallMorphettville Park83
1994Todd BacheChristies Beach75Paul Sterzl (Happy Valley) led after finals
1995P. BenwellHappy Valley94
1996Martin CliftonHackham89
1997Clint GodwinFlagstaff Hill110
1998Anthony NobesReynella92
1999Dion HibberdMorphettville Park95
2000Ashley BurtPort Noarlunga106
2001Dion HibberdNoarlunga95
2002Rowan WaughMarion92
2003Dion HibberdNoarlunga81
2004Peter KeamHappy Valley84
2005Steve RyanCove144
2006Travis TedmansonPort Noarlunga96
2007Scott PollardMorphett Vale124
2008Scott PollardMorphett Vale118Brendan McKeough (Reynella) tied with 118 after finals
2009Scott PollardMorphett Vale125
2010Matthew GoldingNoarlunga110
2011Matthew Golding[130]Noarlunga121
2012Samuel Smith[131]Flagstaff Hill112
2013Josh RamsayCove70Matthew Golding (Noarlunga) led with 71 after finals[132]
2014Thomas Caudle[133]Noarlunga85
2015James McEntee[134]Reynella113
2016Daniel Nobes[135]Christies Beach109
2017Samuel SmithFlagstaff Hill79
2018Nicholas MottNoarlunga63
2019Blake CarterChristies Beach72
2020Daniel NobesChristies Beach50
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2023Sam Jacobs[136]Flagstaff Hill53
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Division 2

More information Year, Player ...
YearPlayer[129]ClubGoalsNotes
1978Richie RoweChristies Beach C102
1979D. PostHackham31
1980R. MayMorphett Vale C90
1981Doug TreloarO'Sullivan Beach59
1982R. StuppleKangarilla78
1983G. GoreHappy Valley81
1984Kym WilsonMeadows98
1985P. BrowneFlagstaff Hill92
1986S. RobertsO'Sullivan Beach74
1987N. RickettsCove47
1988G. WilsonCove67
1989R. LivingstonKangarilla51
1990W. LockHackham83
1991T. BishopAldinga92
1992S. BurmeisterMawson69
1993T. BishopAldinga122
1994G. LunnayCove44V. Cooper (McLaren Flat) led with 51 after finals
1995Anthony NobesAldinga62
1996P. O'LoughlinCove57
1997Malachy RalphO'Sullivan Beach50
1998S. HoadKangarilla61
1999M. CliffordMcLaren42
2000S. RusbyMitchell Park56
2001J. BrettFlagstaff Hill102
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Bibliography

  • Encyclopedia of South Australian country football clubs compiled by Peter Lines. ISBN 9780980447293
  • South Australian country football digest by Peter Lines ISBN 9780987159199

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