Central District Bulldogs
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Central District Football Club is an Australian rules football
club based in the city of Elizabeth
about 25 km to the north of Adelaide
, South Australia
.
and Gawler, were noticeable by their absence from SANFL ranks during the late 1950s. To rectify this situation the Central District Football Club was formed in 1959, and served a five year apprenticeship in the SANFL reserves competition, before entering the senior ranks for the 1964 season.
According to crowd attendances for the 2007 season, Centrals now have the largest attending support in the SANFL
. Uniquely for an Australian Rules club, Centrals have a very strong British migrant identity and supporter base as Elizabeth was a centre of UK migrant settlements in South Australia. The colours and emblem of the club also reflect this rich British background. The colours were adopted from a UK soccer side depicted on a souvenir card however the exact identity of which club inspired the colours has not been revealed. To this day, many Central supporters carry Union Jack flags at matches and sport UK soccer paraphernalia. The colours were also influenced by Footscray
in the VFL, the new club's inaugural patron, and the same Bulldog emblem was adopted for its working class connotations.
With this British background, Centrals fans also have a reputation for singing and chanting in the manner of UK soccer supporters. The chants 'Ceeeeentrals' and 'You Dogs' are the most well known supporter chants/songs in Australian rules football.
Centrals first season in the league ranks in 1964 ended without a single league victory, and Centrals finished last in the table (Centrals have won only one wooden spoon since, being in the 1977 season). The first victory came against Woodville early in the 1965 season.
Alan Stewart is the person most widely thought responsible for the upsurge in Centrals fortunes. Stewart only played two league matches for the Bulldogs and spent the rest of his career in the reserves, however it was as a coach in both the youth sections and eventually the league team that he is most revered for at the club. Taking over from Neil Kerley
in 1991, Stewart transformed the ethos of the club in only a matter of years. In 1994, Centrals made the SANFL Cup Grand Final (now no longer a separate competition), their first ever Grand Final appearance, narrowly losing to Woodville-West Torrens. Later in the same year Centrals defeated Norwood in the First Semi Final, the clubs first win in any final since beating the same team in 1972.
With this hoodoo finally broken, Centrals made their first League Grand Final the year after, an event of such significance in the SANFL that the 1995 Grand Final sold out (the first time this had happened since the Adelaide Crows
had entered the AFL
in 1991
). Unfortunately, Centrals were beaten in the 1995 Grand Final by the Port Adelaide Magpies
(13.16 (94) to 6.10 (46)) in front of 45,786 fans, and Alan Stewart left the club immediately afterward, ironically taking up a recruitment position with the Port Adelaide Power in time for their entry into the AFL in 1997].
Former [[Sydney Swans]] star player Stevie Wright became league coach in 1996 and this season saw Centrals make another Grand Final, once again facing Port Adelaide. Despite having a 4–0 win/loss record over the Magpies for the season, Centrals again lost to the Magpies 11.14 (80) to 6.8 (44) in front of 46,120 at Football Park. As of 2011 this is the record crowd for an SANFL match involving Central District and stands as the best attended SANFL Grand Final since 50,589 saw Port defeat [[Glenelg Tigers
12. Eddie Sansbury
13. Scott Dutschke
14. Cameron Milne
15. Lee Spurr
16. Paul Thomas
(Captain)
17. Jay Nash
18. Charles Slattery
19. Alan Obst
20. Ricky Henderson (AFL
Listed)
21. Chris Gowans
22. Andrew Hayes
23. Justin Westhoff
(AFL
Listed)
24. Matthew Westhoff
25. Luke Habel
26. Thomas Dunne
27. Jacob Templeton
28. James Gowans
30. Jason Sutherland
31. Chris Musolino
32. Nicholas White
33. Jack Hannath
34. Paul Marshall
35. Ryan Williams
36. Damien Hynes
37. Yves Sibenaler
38. Jarrod Schiller
39. Josh Vater
40. Daniel Havelberg
41. Corey Reichert
42. Sam McKinnon
43. Jake Snowdon
44. Luke Barmby
45. Matthew Prior
46. Charlie Molyneux
47. Brayden O'Hara
48. Kristin Economou
49. Ashley Duncan
51. Ashley Fry
52. Jack Grace
53. Matthew White
54. Matthew Prowse
55. Adam Cullen
56. Brad Hood
56. Josh Wittwer
for best and fairest player in the League throughout a season.
for leading goal kicker and the end of the minor rounds
,
Adelaide Plains Football League
,
North Eastern Football League,
Northern Areas Football Association,
South Australian Amateur Football League (northern metro clubs)
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
club based in the city of Elizabeth
Elizabeth, South Australia
Elizabeth is a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Playford.-History:Elizabeth was established in 1955 as part of a planned satellite town by the South Australian Housing Trust on rural land between the older towns of Salisbury and...
about 25 km to the north of Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
.
Origins and Background
Although footy had long been first established at Kapunda and Gawler who fielded clubs in the early years of what would eventually become the SANFL back in the 1890s, the areas to the north of Adelaide – including the towns of Elizabeth, SalisburySalisbury, South Australia
Salisbury is a northern suburb in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the seat of the City of Salisbury, and in the South Australian Legislative Assembly electoral district of Ramsay and the Australian House of Representatives divisions of Wakefield and Port Adelaide...
and Gawler, were noticeable by their absence from SANFL ranks during the late 1950s. To rectify this situation the Central District Football Club was formed in 1959, and served a five year apprenticeship in the SANFL reserves competition, before entering the senior ranks for the 1964 season.
According to crowd attendances for the 2007 season, Centrals now have the largest attending support in the SANFL
South Australian National Football League
The South Australian National Football League is an Australian rules football league based in the Australian state of South Australia. It is also the governing body for the sport of Australian rules football in South Australia....
. Uniquely for an Australian Rules club, Centrals have a very strong British migrant identity and supporter base as Elizabeth was a centre of UK migrant settlements in South Australia. The colours and emblem of the club also reflect this rich British background. The colours were adopted from a UK soccer side depicted on a souvenir card however the exact identity of which club inspired the colours has not been revealed. To this day, many Central supporters carry Union Jack flags at matches and sport UK soccer paraphernalia. The colours were also influenced by Footscray
Western Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based at the Whitten Oval in West Footscray, an inner-western suburb of Melbourne...
in the VFL, the new club's inaugural patron, and the same Bulldog emblem was adopted for its working class connotations.
With this British background, Centrals fans also have a reputation for singing and chanting in the manner of UK soccer supporters. The chants 'Ceeeeentrals' and 'You Dogs' are the most well known supporter chants/songs in Australian rules football.
Little initial success
From its first season of league football in 1964, Centrals usually struggled for success and became known as something of a choking team (i.e. it plays well except for when it really matters). Although often extremely competitive in the course of the normal season, Centrals lost every finals match they contested between 1973 and 1993, and were the last SANFL team to win their first SANFL Grand Final in 2000.Centrals first season in the league ranks in 1964 ended without a single league victory, and Centrals finished last in the table (Centrals have won only one wooden spoon since, being in the 1977 season). The first victory came against Woodville early in the 1965 season.
Alan Stewart is the person most widely thought responsible for the upsurge in Centrals fortunes. Stewart only played two league matches for the Bulldogs and spent the rest of his career in the reserves, however it was as a coach in both the youth sections and eventually the league team that he is most revered for at the club. Taking over from Neil Kerley
Neil Kerley
Donald Neil Kerley OAM is a former Australian rules football player and coach. Known to his mates as either Neil or Knuckles and to South Australian football fans as King Kerley or simply "Kerls", he is best known for taking three clubs to four SANFL premierships over three decades as both a...
in 1991, Stewart transformed the ethos of the club in only a matter of years. In 1994, Centrals made the SANFL Cup Grand Final (now no longer a separate competition), their first ever Grand Final appearance, narrowly losing to Woodville-West Torrens. Later in the same year Centrals defeated Norwood in the First Semi Final, the clubs first win in any final since beating the same team in 1972.
With this hoodoo finally broken, Centrals made their first League Grand Final the year after, an event of such significance in the SANFL that the 1995 Grand Final sold out (the first time this had happened since the Adelaide Crows
Adelaide Crows
The Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed The Crows, is a professional Australian rules football club based in Adelaide, South Australia, playing in the Australian Football League ....
had entered the AFL
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
in 1991
1991 AFL season
Results and statistics for the Australian Football League season of 1991.See List of Australian Football League premiers for a complete list.-National Cup:...
). Unfortunately, Centrals were beaten in the 1995 Grand Final by the Port Adelaide Magpies
Port Adelaide Magpies
The Port Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which competes in the South Australian National Football League...
(13.16 (94) to 6.10 (46)) in front of 45,786 fans, and Alan Stewart left the club immediately afterward, ironically taking up a recruitment position with the Port Adelaide Power in time for their entry into the AFL in 1997].
Former [[Sydney Swans]] star player Stevie Wright became league coach in 1996 and this season saw Centrals make another Grand Final, once again facing Port Adelaide. Despite having a 4–0 win/loss record over the Magpies for the season, Centrals again lost to the Magpies 11.14 (80) to 6.8 (44) in front of 46,120 at Football Park. As of 2011 this is the record crowd for an SANFL match involving Central District and stands as the best attended SANFL Grand Final since 50,589 saw Port defeat [[Glenelg Tigers
1997 AFL season
Results and statistics for the Australian Football League season of 1997.The Port Adelaide Power joined the competition.The Brisbane Lions also joined the competition after the merger of the and ....
12. Eddie Sansbury
13. Scott Dutschke
14. Cameron Milne
15. Lee Spurr
16. Paul Thomas
Paul Thomas (footballer)
Paul Thomas is an Australian rules footballer currently playing in the SANFL with Central District Bulldogs. His father is Jamie Thomas who also played with the Bulldogs in the 80's....
(Captain)
17. Jay Nash
18. Charles Slattery
19. Alan Obst
20. Ricky Henderson (AFL
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
Listed)
21. Chris Gowans
Chris Gowans
Chris Gowans is an Australian rules football player who plays for Central District in the South Australian National Football League....
22. Andrew Hayes
23. Justin Westhoff
Justin Westhoff
Justin Westhoff is a footballer currently playing for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the AFL. He also plays for Central District in the SANFL...
(AFL
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
Listed)
24. Matthew Westhoff
Matthew Westhoff
Matthew Westhoff is an Australian rules footballer who played for Port Adelaide in the Australian Football League . He is the brother of fellow Port Adelaide player, Justin Westhoff....
25. Luke Habel
26. Thomas Dunne
27. Jacob Templeton
28. James Gowans
James Gowans (Australian footballer)
James Gowans is an Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda in the Australian Football League .Recruited from Werribee, Gowans only made four appearances with the St Kilda senior side, mostly as a half forward flanker....
30. Jason Sutherland
31. Chris Musolino
32. Nicholas White
33. Jack Hannath
34. Paul Marshall
35. Ryan Williams
36. Damien Hynes
37. Yves Sibenaler
38. Jarrod Schiller
39. Josh Vater
40. Daniel Havelberg
41. Corey Reichert
42. Sam McKinnon
43. Jake Snowdon
44. Luke Barmby
45. Matthew Prior
46. Charlie Molyneux
47. Brayden O'Hara
48. Kristin Economou
49. Ashley Duncan
51. Ashley Fry
52. Jack Grace
53. Matthew White
54. Matthew Prowse
55. Adam Cullen
56. Brad Hood
56. Josh Wittwer
Minor Premierships (top of the table before Finals Series)
1979, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011Magarey Medalists
Five players from Centrals have won the Magarey MedalMagarey Medal
For the biography award of the same name, see Magarey Medal for biography. For a list of winners, see List of Magarey Medallists.The Magarey Medal is an Australian rules football honour awarded annually since 1898 to the fairest and most brilliant player in the South Australian National Football...
for best and fairest player in the League throughout a season.
| Gary Window Gary Window Gary Window is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Central District in the SANFL.Window played his football in either the centre or at centre half forward. He was one of the early stars of the Central District Football Club, winning the Magarey Medal in 1965 to become the club's... |
(1965) |
| John Duckworth John Duckworth (footballer) John Duckworth is a former Australian rules footballer who played with in the West Australian National Football League , in the Victorian Football League and Central District in the South Australian National Football League... |
(1979) |
| John Platten John Platten John Patrick "The Rat" Platten is a former Australian rules footballer. With his unruly tangle of curls he was a distinctive figure on the field with tremendous tenacity and the ability to accumulate possessions week after week.-Career:Platten began his career with the Central District Bulldogs... |
(1984) |
| Gilbert McAdam Gilbert McAdam Gilbert McAdam was an Indigenous Australian Australian rules football player and one of three McAdam brothers to play in the Australian Football League.-Early career:... |
(1989) |
| Paul Thomas Paul Thomas (footballer) Paul Thomas is an Australian rules footballer currently playing in the SANFL with Central District Bulldogs. His father is Jamie Thomas who also played with the Bulldogs in the 80's.... |
(2004) |
Jack Oatey Medalists
Players from Centrals have won the Jack Oatey Medal for best on ground during the League Grand Final on nine occasions, with Chris Gowans winning the award twice.| James Gowans James Gowans (Australian footballer) James Gowans is an Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda in the Australian Football League .Recruited from Werribee, Gowans only made four appearances with the St Kilda senior side, mostly as a half forward flanker.... |
(2000) |
| Rick Macgowan | (2001) |
| Chris Gowans | (2003) |
| Nathan Steinberner | (2004) |
| Luck McCabe | (2005) |
| Chris Gowans | (2007) |
| Jason McKenzie | (2008) |
| Trent Goodrem | (2009) |
| Ian Callinan | (2010) |
Ken Farmer Medalists
Two players from Centrals have won the Ken Farmer MedalKen Farmer Medal
The Ken Farmer Medal is named in honour of the Australian rules footballer , North Adelaide Football Club full forward Ken Farmer. The medal is awarded to the SANFL's top goalkicker at the end of the minor round of matches each season and was instigated in 1981.- Ken Farmer Medallists :- Leading...
for leading goal kicker and the end of the minor rounds
| Rudi Mandemaker | (1989) | [87 Goals] |
| Daniel Schell | (2004) | [63 Goals] |
| Daniel Schell | (2005) | [76 Goals] |
Coaches
| Ken Eustice Ken Eustice Kenneth James Eustice is a former Australian rules footballer who played with West Adelaide, Central District and Glenelg in the SANFL.Eustice started his career in 1958 with West Adelaide and was a member of their premiership side in 1961. He usually played on the wing at West Adelaide and it was... |
(1964–1967), |
| Dennis Jones Dennis Jones Dennis Jones was an Australian rules footballer who played with and coached Melbourne in the Victorian Football League .... |
(1968–1971), |
| Anthony Casserly | (1972–1975), |
| Gary Window Gary Window Gary Window is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Central District in the SANFL.Window played his football in either the centre or at centre half forward. He was one of the early stars of the Central District Football Club, winning the Magarey Medal in 1965 to become the club's... |
(1976–1977), |
| Daryl Hicks | (1978–1983), |
| Kevin Neale Kevin Neale Kevin "Cowboy" Neale is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League .-St Kilda :... |
(1984–1987), |
| Neil Kerley Neil Kerley Donald Neil Kerley OAM is a former Australian rules football player and coach. Known to his mates as either Neil or Knuckles and to South Australian football fans as King Kerley or simply "Kerls", he is best known for taking three clubs to four SANFL premierships over three decades as both a... |
(1988–1990), |
| Alan Stewart | (1991–1995), |
| Steve Wright | (1996–1997), |
| Peter Jonas Peter Jonas (footballer) Peter Jonas is a former Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the VFL during the 1980s.... |
(1998–2000), |
| Alastair Clarkson Alastair Clarkson Alastair Clarkson is a former Australian rules footballer and current coach of the Hawthorn Football Club.- North Melbourne :... |
(2001–2002), |
| Roy Laird | (2003–) |
Club Records
- South Australian Premiers: 9 – 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
- Home Ground: Playford Alive OvalElizabeth OvalElizabeth Oval, , is an Australian rules football stadium located in Elizabeth, a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia....
(1963-present) [SANFL league games] - Record Attendance at Playford Alive OvalElizabeth OvalElizabeth Oval, , is an Australian rules football stadium located in Elizabeth, a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia....
: 16,029 v Port AdelaidePort Adelaide MagpiesThe Port Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which competes in the South Australian National Football League...
in Round 18, 1984 - Record Night Attendance at Playford Alive OvalElizabeth OvalElizabeth Oval, , is an Australian rules football stadium located in Elizabeth, a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia....
: 7,329 v Sturt in 2006 - Record Attendance: 46,132 v Port AdelaidePort Adelaide MagpiesThe Port Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which competes in the South Australian National Football League...
at AAMI StadiumAAMI StadiumFootball Park is an Australian rules football stadium located in West Lakes, a western suburb of Adelaide, South Australia...
, 1996 SANFLSouth Australian National Football LeagueThe South Australian National Football League is an Australian rules football league based in the Australian state of South Australia. It is also the governing body for the sport of Australian rules football in South Australia....
Grand Final - Most Games: 308 by Peter Vivian (1969-85)
- Most Goals in a Season: 104 by Greg Edwards in 1982
- Most Goals for the Club: 386 by Rudi Mandemaker
- Most Years as Coach: 9 by Roy Laird (2003-present)
- Most Premierships as Coach: 7 by Roy Laird (2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
- Most Years as Captain: 6 by D.Mobbs (1978-83) and Roger Girdham (1992-97)
- Most Premierships as Captain: 5 by Daniel HealyDaniel HealyDaniel Healy is a former Australian Rules Footballer, who played for St Kilda in the Australian Football League and for Central District in the South Australian National Football League. Healy was taken in the first round, pick number 6 overall, of the 1995 AFL Draft, and made his debut against...
(2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005) - Most Best & Fairest Awards: 2 by Robin Mulholland (1968, 1972), Barry NorsworthyBarry NorsworthyBarry Norsworthy is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the VFL during the late 1970s.Norsworthy, a rover, began his career in the SANFL in 1969 with Central District. He won their 'Best and fairest' award in 1975 and in the same year represented South Australia in...
(1975, 1976), Terry MooreTerry Moore (Australian footballer)Terry Moore is a former Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne and Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League ....
(1974, 1981), John PlattenJohn PlattenJohn Patrick "The Rat" Platten is a former Australian rules footballer. With his unruly tangle of curls he was a distinctive figure on the field with tremendous tenacity and the ability to accumulate possessions week after week.-Career:Platten began his career with the Central District Bulldogs...
(1984-85), Scott LeeScott LeeScott Lee is a Canadian sprint canoer who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was disqualified in the heats of the C-2 1000 m event at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Four years later in Munich, Lee was eliminated in the semifinals of the C-2 1000 m event.-References:*...
(1987, 1990), Rick Macgowan (1994, 1996), Marco Bello (1999, 2005), Heath Hopwood (2000-01) and Ian Callinan (2007, 2010) - Highest Score: 35.23 (233) v West TorrensWest Torrens Football ClubWest Torrens Football Club was an Australian rules football club that competed in the South Australian National Football League from 1897 to 1990...
4.11 (35) at Elizabeth OvalElizabeth OvalElizabeth Oval, , is an Australian rules football stadium located in Elizabeth, a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia....
in Round 4, 1988
Honour Board 1964–2011
| Year | Pos | Coach | Captain | Best & Fairest | Top Goalkicker | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 10 | K Eustice | K Eustice | C Stutley | K Johns | 22 |
| 1965 | 7 | K Eustice | K Eustice | G Window | M Daly | 47 |
| 1966 | 9 | K Eustice | K Eustice | T Grljusich | M Daly | 37 |
| 1967 | 9 | K Eustice | K Eustice | K Eustice | T Grljusich | 33 |
| 1968 | 8 | D Jones | M Daly | R Mulholland | R Vidovich | 62 |
| 1969 | 8 | D Jones | M Daly | J Swinstead | B Norsworthy | 20 |
| 1970 | 7 | D Jones | T Stanton | S Morey | D Saywell | 50 |
| 1971 | 3 | D Jones | A Casserly | P Haughan | G Jones | 91 |
| 1972 | 3 | A Casserly | A Casserly | R Mulholland | R Mulholland | 46 |
| 1973 | 6 | A Casserly | A Casserly | K Johns | G Jones | 48 |
| 1974 | 6 | A Casserly | A Casserly | T Moore | D Saywell | 68 |
| 1975 | 7 | A Casserly | W Cochrane | B Norsworthy | G Reed | 63 |
| 1976 | 6 | G Window | L Skinner | B Norsworthy | G Reed | 68 |
| 1977 | 10 | G Window | L Skinner | P Beythien | G Jones | 61 |
| 1978 | 8 | D Hicks | D Mobbs | P Vivian | M George | 68 |
| 1979 | 3 | D Hicks | D Mobbs | P Jonas | J Duckworth | 41 |
| 1980 | 6 | D Hicks | D Mobbs | M Norsworthy | M Norsworthy | 39 |
| 1981 | 7 | D Hicks | D Mobbs | T Moore | J Platten | 51 |
| 1982 | 5 | D Hicks | D Mobbs | P Krieg | G Edwards | 104 |
| 1983 | 8 | D Hicks | D Mobbs S Trigg |
P Bubner | W Wilson | 45 |
| 1984 | 4 | K Neale | S Trigg | J Platten | W Wilson | 67 |
| 1985 | 6 | K Neale | B Hannam | J Platten | J Platten | 65 |
| 1986 | 6 | K Neale | R Van Dommele | R Cousins | R Mandemaker | 40 |
| 1987 | 8 | K Neale | R Van Dommele | S Lee | R Mandemaker | 94 |
| 1988 | 4 | D Kerley | R Van Dommele | G Smith | R Mandemaker | 61 |
| 1989 | 4 | D Kerley | P Krieg | G McAdam | R Mandemaker | 93 |
| 1990 | 7 | D Kerley | P Krieg | S Lee | R Mandemaker | 52 |
| 1991 | 8 | A Stewart | G Smith | A Ingerson | R Mandemaker | 46 |
| 1992 | 8 | A Stewart | G Smith R Girdham |
T Lynn | R Handley | 40 |
| 1993 | 5 | A Stewart | R Girdham | C Potter | G Coffee | 56 |
| 1994 | 3 | A Stewart | R Girdham | R Macgowan | A Richardson | 82 |
| 1995 | Grand Finalist | A Stewart | R Girdham | M Wakelin | G Coffee | 52 |
| 1996 | Grand Finalist | S Wright | R Girdham | R Macgowan | M Conway | 57 |
| 1997 | 3 | S Wright | R Girdham | D Hulm | J Cotton | 38 |
| 1998 | 3 | P Jonas | S Lee J Platten |
S Schwerdt | M Jones | 26 |
| 1999 | 5 | P Jonas | D Hulm | M Bello | S Lee | 35 |
| 2000 | Premiers | P Jonas | D Hulm | H Hopwood | S McArdle | 65 |
| 2001 | Premiers | A Clarkson | D Healy | H Hopwood | B Lockwood | 37 |
| 2002 | Premiers | A Clarkson | D Healy | S Arnott | D Stevens | 40 |
| 2003 | Grand Finalist | R Laird | D Healy | J Gowans | C Gowans | 41 |
| 2004 | Premiers | R Laird | D Healy | P Thomas | D Schell | 74 |
| 2005 | Premiers | R Laird | D Healy | M Bello | D Schell | 84 |
| 2006 | Grand Finalist | R Laird | N Steinberner | M Slade | D Schell | 51 |
| 2007 | Premiers | R Laird | P Thomas M Slade |
I Callinan | I Callinan | 59 |
| 2008 | Premiers | R Laird | P Thomas M Slade |
C O'Sullivan | C O'Sullivan | 36 |
| 2009 | Premiers | R Laird | P Thomas M Slade |
P Thomas | E Sansbury | 35 |
| 2010 | Premiers | R Laird | P Thomas | I Callinan | I Callinan | 39 |
| 2011 | Grand Finalist | R Laird | P Thomas | TBD | D Havelberg | TBD |
SANFL Grand Final Wins
- 2000 - Central District 8.13 (61) d Woodville-West Torrens 5.9 (39) - Crowd: 34,819
- 2001 - Central District 10.11 (71) d Woodville-West Torrens 4.8 (32) - Crowd: 26,378
- 2003 - Central District 17.9 (111) d West Adelaide 11.11 (77) - Crowd: 28,199
- 2004 - Central District 23.15 (153) d Woodville-West Torrens 4.4 (28) - Crowd: 24,207
- 2005 - Central District 15.14.(104) d Woodville-West Torrens 11.10 (76) - Crowd: 28,637
- 2007 - Central District 16.11 (107) d North Adelaide 5.12 (42) - Crowd: 30,478
- 2008 - Central District 17.10 (112) d Glenelg 11.10 (76) - Crowd: 34,128
- 2009 - Central District 13.14 (92) d Sturt 7.12 (54) - Crowd: 35,647
- 2010 - Central District 10.11 (71) d Norwood 9.11 (65) - Crowd: 34,355
Feeder Leagues
Barossa Light & Gawler Football AssociationBarossa Light & Gawler Football Association
The Barossa Light & Gawler Football Association is an Australian rules football competition based chiefly in the Barossa Valley region of South Australia, Australia. Only 42 kilometres north of the state capital of Adelaide, the BL&GFA is an affiliated member of the South Australian National...
,
Adelaide Plains Football League
Adelaide Plains Football League
The Adelaide Plains Football League is an Australian rules football competition based in the Adelaide Plains region immediately north of Adelaide, South Australia. It is an affiliated member of the South Australian National Football League. In 2006 Hummocks/Watchman Football Club were premiers,...
,
North Eastern Football League,
Northern Areas Football Association,
South Australian Amateur Football League (northern metro clubs)