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Hi Footy fans...
We have once again reached the end of another season of football, albeit a much shorter one than we're all used to. 14 rounds of football, no byes, no representative game, three weeks of finals... I'm sure we're all hoping that the storm that hit the country is all but a memory come next year and that we have a full schedule of football next year when 2021 gets underway. But before we begin the preparations for a new season, we had one final furlong. This year we made the most of a bad situation, but the finish line was just two hours away as the Grand Final brought that finish to the season as the Roosters faced the Eagles for the title of premiers and to raise the Thomas Seymour-Hill Trophy. This encounter has been one that has been in the making for a couple of years, with more than just pride and bragging rights on the line. Redemption is another big word for this clash, not to mention a little dash of bad blood. A little over 17,000 SA footy-heads turned out for this one, with COVID-19 restrictions perhaps putting more than a few people off. So yeah, hoping next season is restriction-free. This is Finals Football.
Welcome to the last wrap-up for the year... the 2020 SANFL Grand Final, North Adelaide taking on Woodville-West Torrens.
The Roosters stand on 14 SANFL premierships, with club history stretching back to 1881 when they were known as Medindie. They entered the league's ranks in 1888 before the name change to the more familiar North Adelaide in 1893. Their first title would come at the end of the 19th century, defeating South Adelaide by 13 points in the 1900 decider. Their most remarkable years were probably their 1971 and 1972 years, defeating Port Adelaide on both occasions and the latter year also bringing them national championship honours with their win against Carlton. Flags were harder to come by since that time, notably they did win the first premiership of the post-AFL era in 1991 in the infamous "Blood-bath" Grand Final against West Adelaide. Their 2018 year was a breakthrough for the Roosters, coming from fifth to win the premiership against Norwood, the only other side to have pulled off such a feat. It was that year, of course, where their bad blood with the Eagles began. For the Eagles, their history before the 1991 merger would see only West Torrens as having any ultimate success with flags in 1924, 1933, 1945 and 1953. They did meet North Adelaide in a Grand Final in 1949, but it was the red and whites that came out on top that day, the only other time the Roosters and the Eagles have ever met in a decider. Post merger, three premierships in 27 years -- 1993, 2006 and 2011 -- from nine Grand Final appearances. Now lets get to that aforementioned issue.
North's successful 2018 season didn't come without one major talking point. They met the Eagles in the Preliminary Final of that year and the Roosters were dominated in the first half, down by almost five goals at the long break. Undeterred, the Roosters reeled that gap back down to 20 points by three quarter-time before storming back in the final term to leave the Eagles stunned and on the wrong end of a five-point deficit. North scored 8.4 to 4.3 in that last quarter, but the plot thickens. For the opening four minutes, the Roosters had an extra player on the field. Problem was, at the time certain protocols in regards to requesting a head-count were not observed and the result was not overturned. If that wasn't enough to rile Eagles fans, obviously they went on to win the premiership but the punishment handed down would only affect the following season while theirs was in ruins. This year, the Roosters' outings against the Eagles during the minor round were both disappointments, with a 15-point loss in Round 4 at Prospect followed by a 25-point loss in Round 11 at Woodville. But then in the 2nd Semi-Final, the Roosters punched their early pass to the big dance with their 15-point victory. Take all the history between these two over the last couple of season out for a minute. The Eagles of the previous five years have promised much but delivered nothing; three minor premierships from 2015 to 2017, second place in 2018 and turfed out in all four seasons before a seventh-placed finish last year. Disappointment seemed to be a recurring theme.
Today would be the perfect opportunity for the ultimate revenge for the Oval Avenue faithful, but they'd have to overcome this cloud of mediocrity that seemed to hang over them in September and October of year's past. Also, both sides had new senior coaches with Jacob Surjan being promoted to the Roosters' lead role after coaching their reserves and Josh Carr's exit from the top position at the end of 2019. In the Eagles' camp, former Sturt premiership hero Jade Sheedy came into Woodville on the back of a three-year stint at Adelaide Footy League Division Two side Athelstone, ending his time at the Raggies with promotion to Division One. Early on, however, it looked as though the clouds were gathering as the Roosters put themselves on the board within 80 seconds of the kick-off through Keenan Ramsey, the first of three opening goals by North through Kym LeBois and Lewis Hender before the Eagles finally got a major on the board through Jordan Foote early into extra time. At quarter-time, the board would show the Roosters ahead by 15 points with a scoreline of 3.4 to 1.1. The Eagles' first term was riddled with frustration, no more evident than the free kicks given away. However, five years of frustration and two years of bottled rage were about to be unleashed. A ninth minute goal for North by LeBois was bracketed by an Eagles' avalanche, starting with Matt Goldsworthy and ending with Ken Farmer Medallist James Rowe. The Eagles would kick 9.2 to run off to a 35-point lead by the half-time break.
Foote was a big factor in that term as well, adding a further three goals to his tally as all of a sudden, the Roosters were under siege. Fellow long-haired lout Angus Poole snagged a double that put the Eagles in front at 14 minutes and from there, the Eagles never looked back. When play resumed, they were all over the Roosters although their accuracy was a bit off. It didn't matter much though as the Roosters struggled to break through the re-invigorated Eagles defence. Alex Barns' goal at eight minutes was ineffective at kick-starting the North engine, as Goldsworthy and Rowe's goals kept the Eagles well in control. At the final change, the margin was out to 44 points, the Eagles having scored 2.5 to 1.2. The last quarter was not much more spectacular on the scoreboard, but for the Eagles faithful it didn't matter as their desired vengeance was finally being exacted. For the sixth consecutive season, the winner of the 2nd Semi-Final and usually more fancied side on the day was handed defeat as the Eagles downed the Roosters by 39 points, finishing off with a 1.1 to two-goal final term. It was fitting probably, that Sam Lowson kicked the Eagles' final goal. he originally wasn't even going to play SANFL football before the VFL was cancelled and therefore no appearances for Williamstown. What a move. Jordan Foote would bag the best afield honours and took out the Jack Oatey Medal, finishing the game with four goals, 24 disposals and five marks. Jimmy Toumpas probably missed out thanks to lack of goals, he notched up 30 disposals and 10 marks. For the Roosters, their standout was Harrison Wigg who racked up 29 disposals, six marks and eight tackles.
Sunday October 18
2020 SANFL STATEWIDE SUPER LEAGUE GRAND FINAL
Woodville-West Torrens 13.9 (87)
North Adelaide 7.6 (48)
17,038 @ Adelaide Oval
REDLEGS BOYS SNARE COLTS FLAG, EAGLES TAKE RESERVES TITLE
Norwood won their second ever Under-18's premiership on Saturday at Thebarton Oval after defeating the Double Blues in the Torrens University Cup Grand Final. After some early wasted opportunites by the Redlegs, once they really got going late in the opening term they weren't going to be stopped. After leading by nine points at the half-time break, a 6.3 to 1.1 third term set up the eventual Norwood victory. They finished off with a 4.3 to three goal final term, taking out the flag with a 50-point hiding. Nathan Hearing paired his premiership medal with the Alan Stewart Medal, notching up 21 disposals, three marks and three tackles. Then in the curtain raiser to the league decider, the Eagles set the tone for the afternoon's proceedings with their Reserves premiership win against the Roosters in a low-scoring affair. Collectively there were 14 goals scored, with the two sides being almost inseperable for the bulk of the game. The gap any given time for three quarters didn't get any bigger than 10 points, but the Eagles' final term made the difference. They dominated the last quarter for a period of 17 minutes, outscoring the Roosters 3.3 to 1.2 to win by 15 points and setting up the eventual reserves/league double delight. Mitchell Mead, son of Port Adelaide great Darren, took out the Bob Lee Medal as probably the main enforcer of the game. While he didn't rack up the disposals, it was his 15 tackles that won the judges over.
U-18 TORRENS UNI CUP GRAND FINAL -- Norwood 15.13 (103) def. Sturt 8.5 (53)
RESERVES GRAND FINAL -- Woodville-West Torrens 8.11 (59) def. North Adelaide 6.8 (44)
NEW COACHES CONFIRMED AT ELIZABETH AND UNLEY
In time for the 2021 pre-season, the Bulldogs and the Double Blues have locked in new coaches. After becoming a casualty of the pandemic-induced downsizing at the Adelaide Football Club, six-time premiership player and 2004 Magarey Medallist Paul Thomas returned to Elizabeth as an assistant coach. He will now take over the top position, replacing Jeff Andrews who will likely return to Victoria. Another favourite son will return to his SANFL roots, Martin Mattner coming back to Unley after also losing out at the Crows due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The former Sturt premiership player and coach takes over from Nathan Grima, whose contract wasn't renewed at Oxford Terrace. West Adelaide and Norwood will also be on the hunt for a new mentor, Gavin Colville and Jarrod Cotton stepping down from their respective senior coaching positions at Richmond and The Parade.
2020 MEDALLISTS -- Roosters take out Magarey double
A premiership medal would have been the best companion in both counts, but the Roosters will have to settle for two of their charges being named best players in the league and reserves as Campbell Combe and Dakota Nixon took out their respective Magarey Medals. Combe is the 17th player at North Adelaide to win the top individual honour, polling 19 votes from a possible 42. Glenelg's Matt Snook, who took out the league coach-voted R.O. Shearman Medal, was second on 17 votes and Sturt's James Battersby was third on 16. Nixon's Reserves Magarey win came on the back of a 2016 McCallum-Tomkins Medal win back in 2016, he polled 17 votes with his nearest competitor being four votes adrift, Glenelg's Nick Leck on 13. The Ken Farmer Medal was shared by the Eagles' James Rowe and the Tigers' Liam Mcbean who both scored 38 goals, while the U-18's McCallum-Tomkins Medal went to Sturt's Tom Powell on 18 votes.
SA COMMUNITY FOOTBALL -- Premiers and B&F Medallists
The list below contains the Grand Final results, plus the best & fairest medal winners from the various Division One competitions under the umbrella of the SA Community Football League. The list is shorter this year due to some leagues electing to not proceed this year, as well as the formation of the Limestone Coast league in the absence of the Mid South East, Kowree-Naracoorte-Tintinara and Western Border leagues. The Keith Sims and Dutschke Medals are awarded to the adjudged standout players from the Adelaide Footy League Men's and Women's leagues, while the Mail Medal is awarded to the best player in each of the country leagues. The SACFL is sponsored by Think! Road Safety, along with corporate partners Clubs SA, West End, Australian Unity, Thomas Foods, APM Employment Services, Flight Centre and DefibShop. Apparel partners include ISC, JS Sports, Nelson Teamwear, SportsCentre and Viva Global.
ADELAIDE FOOTY LEAGUE MEN'S DIVISION
Goodwood 9.12 (66) def. Rostrevor OC 7.8 (50)
Nigel Osborn (Brighton)
ADELAIDE FOOTY LEAGUE WOMEN'S DIVISION
SMOSH West Lakes 5.10 (40) def. Payneham-Norwood Union 4.7 (31)
Chloe Scheer (Payneham-Norwood Union)
ADELAIDE PLAINS
Mallala 17.7 (109) def. Virginia 10.9 (69)
Henry Trenorden (Bute)
BAROSSA, LIGHT & GAWLER
Gawler Central 20.14 (134) def. South Gawler 11.10 (76)
Marc Borholm (Angaston) & Charlie Molyneux (Gawler Central)
GREAT SOUTHERN
Langhorne Creek 21.6 (132) def. Encounter Bay 10.11 (71)
Brett Ellis (McLaren)
HILLS
Hahndorf 11.10 (76) def. Lobethal 9.9 (63)
Matt Tuck (Blackwood)
LIMESTONE COAST
Mundulla 7.8 (50) def. South Gambier 6.4 (40)
Nicholas McInerney (North Gambier)
NORTH EASTERN
BSR 12.10 (82) def. South Clare 9.4 (58)
Bill Sandow (Mintaro-Manoora)
NORTHERN AREAS
Broughton-Mundoora 10.14 (74) def. Orroroo 6.8 (44)
Lukas Kangur (BMW)
PORT LINCOLN
Tasman 8.10 (58) def. Wayback 4.10 (34)
Kory Beard (Marble Range)
RIVER MURRAY
Jervois 11.14 (80) def. Imperials 9.8 (62)
Will McMurray (Keith)
SPENCER GULF
South Augusta 18.11 (119) def. Prop Risdon 11.11 (77)
Luke Edwards (Prop Risdon)
WHYALLA
Central 12.7 (79) def. West 9.10 (64)
Ciaran Hollingsworth (West)
Well that is the end of another season of football. Although there is a possibility that this season could be the last that the SANFL premiers get their colours painted on the West End Brewery chimney, with the parent company Lion and their owners Kirin Holdings announcing the imminent closure of the brewery. Will something else take its place come September or October next year? Only time will tell, but for now we start the long wait for Season 2021.
So until next season... that's a wrap.
WOODVILLE-WEST TORRENS -- 2020 SANFL Premiers
We have once again reached the end of another season of football, albeit a much shorter one than we're all used to. 14 rounds of football, no byes, no representative game, three weeks of finals... I'm sure we're all hoping that the storm that hit the country is all but a memory come next year and that we have a full schedule of football next year when 2021 gets underway. But before we begin the preparations for a new season, we had one final furlong. This year we made the most of a bad situation, but the finish line was just two hours away as the Grand Final brought that finish to the season as the Roosters faced the Eagles for the title of premiers and to raise the Thomas Seymour-Hill Trophy. This encounter has been one that has been in the making for a couple of years, with more than just pride and bragging rights on the line. Redemption is another big word for this clash, not to mention a little dash of bad blood. A little over 17,000 SA footy-heads turned out for this one, with COVID-19 restrictions perhaps putting more than a few people off. So yeah, hoping next season is restriction-free. This is Finals Football.
Welcome to the last wrap-up for the year... the 2020 SANFL Grand Final, North Adelaide taking on Woodville-West Torrens.
The Roosters stand on 14 SANFL premierships, with club history stretching back to 1881 when they were known as Medindie. They entered the league's ranks in 1888 before the name change to the more familiar North Adelaide in 1893. Their first title would come at the end of the 19th century, defeating South Adelaide by 13 points in the 1900 decider. Their most remarkable years were probably their 1971 and 1972 years, defeating Port Adelaide on both occasions and the latter year also bringing them national championship honours with their win against Carlton. Flags were harder to come by since that time, notably they did win the first premiership of the post-AFL era in 1991 in the infamous "Blood-bath" Grand Final against West Adelaide. Their 2018 year was a breakthrough for the Roosters, coming from fifth to win the premiership against Norwood, the only other side to have pulled off such a feat. It was that year, of course, where their bad blood with the Eagles began. For the Eagles, their history before the 1991 merger would see only West Torrens as having any ultimate success with flags in 1924, 1933, 1945 and 1953. They did meet North Adelaide in a Grand Final in 1949, but it was the red and whites that came out on top that day, the only other time the Roosters and the Eagles have ever met in a decider. Post merger, three premierships in 27 years -- 1993, 2006 and 2011 -- from nine Grand Final appearances. Now lets get to that aforementioned issue.
North's successful 2018 season didn't come without one major talking point. They met the Eagles in the Preliminary Final of that year and the Roosters were dominated in the first half, down by almost five goals at the long break. Undeterred, the Roosters reeled that gap back down to 20 points by three quarter-time before storming back in the final term to leave the Eagles stunned and on the wrong end of a five-point deficit. North scored 8.4 to 4.3 in that last quarter, but the plot thickens. For the opening four minutes, the Roosters had an extra player on the field. Problem was, at the time certain protocols in regards to requesting a head-count were not observed and the result was not overturned. If that wasn't enough to rile Eagles fans, obviously they went on to win the premiership but the punishment handed down would only affect the following season while theirs was in ruins. This year, the Roosters' outings against the Eagles during the minor round were both disappointments, with a 15-point loss in Round 4 at Prospect followed by a 25-point loss in Round 11 at Woodville. But then in the 2nd Semi-Final, the Roosters punched their early pass to the big dance with their 15-point victory. Take all the history between these two over the last couple of season out for a minute. The Eagles of the previous five years have promised much but delivered nothing; three minor premierships from 2015 to 2017, second place in 2018 and turfed out in all four seasons before a seventh-placed finish last year. Disappointment seemed to be a recurring theme.
Today would be the perfect opportunity for the ultimate revenge for the Oval Avenue faithful, but they'd have to overcome this cloud of mediocrity that seemed to hang over them in September and October of year's past. Also, both sides had new senior coaches with Jacob Surjan being promoted to the Roosters' lead role after coaching their reserves and Josh Carr's exit from the top position at the end of 2019. In the Eagles' camp, former Sturt premiership hero Jade Sheedy came into Woodville on the back of a three-year stint at Adelaide Footy League Division Two side Athelstone, ending his time at the Raggies with promotion to Division One. Early on, however, it looked as though the clouds were gathering as the Roosters put themselves on the board within 80 seconds of the kick-off through Keenan Ramsey, the first of three opening goals by North through Kym LeBois and Lewis Hender before the Eagles finally got a major on the board through Jordan Foote early into extra time. At quarter-time, the board would show the Roosters ahead by 15 points with a scoreline of 3.4 to 1.1. The Eagles' first term was riddled with frustration, no more evident than the free kicks given away. However, five years of frustration and two years of bottled rage were about to be unleashed. A ninth minute goal for North by LeBois was bracketed by an Eagles' avalanche, starting with Matt Goldsworthy and ending with Ken Farmer Medallist James Rowe. The Eagles would kick 9.2 to run off to a 35-point lead by the half-time break.
Foote was a big factor in that term as well, adding a further three goals to his tally as all of a sudden, the Roosters were under siege. Fellow long-haired lout Angus Poole snagged a double that put the Eagles in front at 14 minutes and from there, the Eagles never looked back. When play resumed, they were all over the Roosters although their accuracy was a bit off. It didn't matter much though as the Roosters struggled to break through the re-invigorated Eagles defence. Alex Barns' goal at eight minutes was ineffective at kick-starting the North engine, as Goldsworthy and Rowe's goals kept the Eagles well in control. At the final change, the margin was out to 44 points, the Eagles having scored 2.5 to 1.2. The last quarter was not much more spectacular on the scoreboard, but for the Eagles faithful it didn't matter as their desired vengeance was finally being exacted. For the sixth consecutive season, the winner of the 2nd Semi-Final and usually more fancied side on the day was handed defeat as the Eagles downed the Roosters by 39 points, finishing off with a 1.1 to two-goal final term. It was fitting probably, that Sam Lowson kicked the Eagles' final goal. he originally wasn't even going to play SANFL football before the VFL was cancelled and therefore no appearances for Williamstown. What a move. Jordan Foote would bag the best afield honours and took out the Jack Oatey Medal, finishing the game with four goals, 24 disposals and five marks. Jimmy Toumpas probably missed out thanks to lack of goals, he notched up 30 disposals and 10 marks. For the Roosters, their standout was Harrison Wigg who racked up 29 disposals, six marks and eight tackles.
Sunday October 18
2020 SANFL STATEWIDE SUPER LEAGUE GRAND FINAL
Woodville-West Torrens 13.9 (87)
North Adelaide 7.6 (48)
17,038 @ Adelaide Oval
REDLEGS BOYS SNARE COLTS FLAG, EAGLES TAKE RESERVES TITLE
Norwood won their second ever Under-18's premiership on Saturday at Thebarton Oval after defeating the Double Blues in the Torrens University Cup Grand Final. After some early wasted opportunites by the Redlegs, once they really got going late in the opening term they weren't going to be stopped. After leading by nine points at the half-time break, a 6.3 to 1.1 third term set up the eventual Norwood victory. They finished off with a 4.3 to three goal final term, taking out the flag with a 50-point hiding. Nathan Hearing paired his premiership medal with the Alan Stewart Medal, notching up 21 disposals, three marks and three tackles. Then in the curtain raiser to the league decider, the Eagles set the tone for the afternoon's proceedings with their Reserves premiership win against the Roosters in a low-scoring affair. Collectively there were 14 goals scored, with the two sides being almost inseperable for the bulk of the game. The gap any given time for three quarters didn't get any bigger than 10 points, but the Eagles' final term made the difference. They dominated the last quarter for a period of 17 minutes, outscoring the Roosters 3.3 to 1.2 to win by 15 points and setting up the eventual reserves/league double delight. Mitchell Mead, son of Port Adelaide great Darren, took out the Bob Lee Medal as probably the main enforcer of the game. While he didn't rack up the disposals, it was his 15 tackles that won the judges over.
U-18 TORRENS UNI CUP GRAND FINAL -- Norwood 15.13 (103) def. Sturt 8.5 (53)
RESERVES GRAND FINAL -- Woodville-West Torrens 8.11 (59) def. North Adelaide 6.8 (44)
NEW COACHES CONFIRMED AT ELIZABETH AND UNLEY
In time for the 2021 pre-season, the Bulldogs and the Double Blues have locked in new coaches. After becoming a casualty of the pandemic-induced downsizing at the Adelaide Football Club, six-time premiership player and 2004 Magarey Medallist Paul Thomas returned to Elizabeth as an assistant coach. He will now take over the top position, replacing Jeff Andrews who will likely return to Victoria. Another favourite son will return to his SANFL roots, Martin Mattner coming back to Unley after also losing out at the Crows due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The former Sturt premiership player and coach takes over from Nathan Grima, whose contract wasn't renewed at Oxford Terrace. West Adelaide and Norwood will also be on the hunt for a new mentor, Gavin Colville and Jarrod Cotton stepping down from their respective senior coaching positions at Richmond and The Parade.
2020 MEDALLISTS -- Roosters take out Magarey double
A premiership medal would have been the best companion in both counts, but the Roosters will have to settle for two of their charges being named best players in the league and reserves as Campbell Combe and Dakota Nixon took out their respective Magarey Medals. Combe is the 17th player at North Adelaide to win the top individual honour, polling 19 votes from a possible 42. Glenelg's Matt Snook, who took out the league coach-voted R.O. Shearman Medal, was second on 17 votes and Sturt's James Battersby was third on 16. Nixon's Reserves Magarey win came on the back of a 2016 McCallum-Tomkins Medal win back in 2016, he polled 17 votes with his nearest competitor being four votes adrift, Glenelg's Nick Leck on 13. The Ken Farmer Medal was shared by the Eagles' James Rowe and the Tigers' Liam Mcbean who both scored 38 goals, while the U-18's McCallum-Tomkins Medal went to Sturt's Tom Powell on 18 votes.
SA COMMUNITY FOOTBALL -- Premiers and B&F Medallists
The list below contains the Grand Final results, plus the best & fairest medal winners from the various Division One competitions under the umbrella of the SA Community Football League. The list is shorter this year due to some leagues electing to not proceed this year, as well as the formation of the Limestone Coast league in the absence of the Mid South East, Kowree-Naracoorte-Tintinara and Western Border leagues. The Keith Sims and Dutschke Medals are awarded to the adjudged standout players from the Adelaide Footy League Men's and Women's leagues, while the Mail Medal is awarded to the best player in each of the country leagues. The SACFL is sponsored by Think! Road Safety, along with corporate partners Clubs SA, West End, Australian Unity, Thomas Foods, APM Employment Services, Flight Centre and DefibShop. Apparel partners include ISC, JS Sports, Nelson Teamwear, SportsCentre and Viva Global.
ADELAIDE FOOTY LEAGUE MEN'S DIVISION
Goodwood 9.12 (66) def. Rostrevor OC 7.8 (50)
Nigel Osborn (Brighton)
ADELAIDE FOOTY LEAGUE WOMEN'S DIVISION
SMOSH West Lakes 5.10 (40) def. Payneham-Norwood Union 4.7 (31)
Chloe Scheer (Payneham-Norwood Union)
ADELAIDE PLAINS
Mallala 17.7 (109) def. Virginia 10.9 (69)
Henry Trenorden (Bute)
BAROSSA, LIGHT & GAWLER
Gawler Central 20.14 (134) def. South Gawler 11.10 (76)
Marc Borholm (Angaston) & Charlie Molyneux (Gawler Central)
GREAT SOUTHERN
Langhorne Creek 21.6 (132) def. Encounter Bay 10.11 (71)
Brett Ellis (McLaren)
HILLS
Hahndorf 11.10 (76) def. Lobethal 9.9 (63)
Matt Tuck (Blackwood)
LIMESTONE COAST
Mundulla 7.8 (50) def. South Gambier 6.4 (40)
Nicholas McInerney (North Gambier)
NORTH EASTERN
BSR 12.10 (82) def. South Clare 9.4 (58)
Bill Sandow (Mintaro-Manoora)
NORTHERN AREAS
Broughton-Mundoora 10.14 (74) def. Orroroo 6.8 (44)
Lukas Kangur (BMW)
PORT LINCOLN
Tasman 8.10 (58) def. Wayback 4.10 (34)
Kory Beard (Marble Range)
RIVER MURRAY
Jervois 11.14 (80) def. Imperials 9.8 (62)
Will McMurray (Keith)
SPENCER GULF
South Augusta 18.11 (119) def. Prop Risdon 11.11 (77)
Luke Edwards (Prop Risdon)
WHYALLA
Central 12.7 (79) def. West 9.10 (64)
Ciaran Hollingsworth (West)
Well that is the end of another season of football. Although there is a possibility that this season could be the last that the SANFL premiers get their colours painted on the West End Brewery chimney, with the parent company Lion and their owners Kirin Holdings announcing the imminent closure of the brewery. Will something else take its place come September or October next year? Only time will tell, but for now we start the long wait for Season 2021.
So until next season... that's a wrap.
WOODVILLE-WEST TORRENS -- 2020 SANFL Premiers
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