Southern Football League powerhouses Flagstaff Hill and Noarlunga to do battle in 2019 grand final

One side is shooting for an undefeated season while the other is going for a remarkable four premierships in a row – this year’s Southern Football League grand final promises to be a cracker.

Noarlunga captain Tom Caudle with Flagstaff Hill skipper David Kearsley getting ready to face off in this Saturday’s SFL grand final. Picture: Brad Fleet

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Powerhouse Southern Football League clubs Noarlunga and Flagstaff Hill will battle in the A grade grand final at Hickinbotham Oval this Saturday.

The Shoes finished the minor round undefeated before going on to beat the Falcons in the second semi-final earlier this month to earn direct entry into the flag decider.

Flagstaff Hill, meanwhile, ended the season second with a 14-2 record and is aiming to claim a fourth successive flag.

Opposing captains Tom Caudle and David Kearsley are gearing up for a highly-anticipated SFL grand final. Picture: Brad Fleet

Noarlunga is also looking to emulate Morphett Vale, which was the last team to go through a season undefeated before winning a flag in 2007.

The Shoes, disappointed at not making last season’s decider, have focused on making sure they have ticked all boxes in their bid for success this season.

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Noarlunga skipper Tom Caudle said his team was going into the decider with a strong resolve.

“The disappointment of losing the prelim final last season I think has been the big driver for us,” Caudle said.

“It hurt very much and we have had a big pre-season since.

“We have been most driven from that to do better.

“Having Josh Thewlis and Terry Milera come to the club has been good.

“We now have good depth across both the As and Bs but it is also about what we do this week.

Flagstaff Hill celebrates after winning the 2018 SFL premiership – the club’s third flag in a row – the Falcons are hoping to claim four straight this weekend. Picture: AAP/Mark Brake

“They beat us two years ago so we know what it’s like to lose one.’’

Flagstaff Hill has come through the major round the tough way with games each week of the finals series.

Falcons captain David Kearsley said his team was ready for the challenge.

“We have had some tough games in the finals and were a bit sore from the preliminary final,’’ Kearsley said.

“But even though we are going for four (flags) in a row some of our players haven’t played in one so there is always that new thing there for some.

“It’s a special time to win one.”