Undefeated minor premier Noarlunga will play three-time reigning premier Flagstaff Hill in the Southern Football League (SFL) Grand Final on Saturday at Flinders University Stadium (South Adelaide Football Club). Noarlunga last won the premiership in 2014 while Flagstaff Hill has won the past three flags, including a 37-point victory over Noarlunga in the 2017 decider.

The two teams have clashed on three occasions in 2019 with Noarlunga winning on each occasion by 62 points, 52 points and then by 44 points in the second semi-final. Flagstaff Hill bounced back from that loss to grind out a tough 10-point victory over Christies Beach in the Preliminary Final last week.

Noarlunga have been imperious this season winning all 17 matches by an average of 93 points. To underline Noarlunga’s dominance, the Shoes have only conceded a miserly 39 points per game! Flagstaff Hill has only lost three games in 2019, all to Noarlunga. The Falcons only trailed by 17 points at half-time of the second semi-final so that should give them some confidence that they can take it up to the Shoes.

Noarlunga have stars all over the park led by 2018 & 2019 Mail Medalist Nicholas Mott who has kicked 58 goals. He has been well supported by Reece Martell with 56 goals and Terry Milera who has slotted home 40 majors. Nathan Schulz and Troy Johnson have also had excellent season’s for Noarlunga. Flagstaff Hill have shared their goals around with six players kicking 20 or more goals with Sam Smith leading the way with 35 followed by Daniel Webb with 33 goals. David Kearsley, Sam Tharaldsen and Brad Patterson will have to continue their excellent season’s to give their team any hope of pulling off a major upset.

Despite the Falcons finals pedigree It’s hard to go past the Shoes after the dominant season they’ve had. Noarlunga by 21 points.