Southern Football League - Round 16 preview

Although the top five is basically settled, there is still plenty to play for in round 16 of the Southern Football League.

The match of the round sees a probable Elimination Final preview as Port Noarlunga host Reynella. Last time they met back in round seven Port Noarlunga had a comfortable 39-point win with star South Adelaide recruit Jake Veide kicking three goals in a best on ground performance. Both sides have played some good football this season but have been slightly inconsistent. Port Noarlunga have pushed the top two sides in Noarlunga and Christies Beach and appear to have too much class for Reynella in this one. My tip...Port Noarlunga.

In other games Noarlunga will look to continue their unbeaten season with a trip to Cove. When these teams last met the Shoes ran riot to win by 110 points over the Cobras. Noarlunga have stars all over the park and with an average winning margin of 97 points, should be untroubled in this encounter. My tip...Noarlunga.

After a tough 227-point loss last week at Noarlunga, Aldinga will look to bounce back at home this week. Things don’t get much easier as the Sharks take on three-time reigning premier Flagstaff Hill. The Falcons have been in good recent form with their only two losses for the season coming at the hands of the undefeated Noarlunga outfit. My tip...Flagstaff Hill.

Happy Valley can keep their slim finals hopes alive with a win at Morphett Vale. The Vikings sit two games behind fifth placed Reynella (who they play next week). The Emus are playing for pride with finals out of the equation and they’ll be keen to notch their fourth win of the season. My tip...Happy Valley.

Christies Beach has the bye

Ladder (after 15 rounds)

Noarlunga 28 points, Christies Beach 24, Flagstaff Hill 22, Port Noarlunga 16, Reynella 12, Happy Valley 8, Morphett Vale 6, Cove 2, Aldinga 2