Hills Football League
Encyclopedia
| General Information | |
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| Founded | 1967 in the Adelaide Hills |
| Current clubs | Birdwood Birdwood, South Australia Birdwood is a town near Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.- Origin of the name :Formerly known as Blumberg, the German town name was anglicized during World War I, along with many others in the region in 1917... Blackwood Blackwood, South Australia Blackwood is a south eastern suburb located in the foothills of Adelaide, South Australia.-History:The first use of the name "Blackwood" appears to have been before 1880, in relation to the "Blackwood Inn", a small hotel located where the Belair Hotel now stands, and was probably derived from the... Bridgewater Bridgewater, South Australia Bridgewater is a town in the Adelaide Hills, southeast of Adelaide in South Australia.It is the former end of the Adelaide-Bridgewater railway line; this route was closed in 1987... Callington United Callington, South Australia Callington is a small town in the Adelaide Hills, in South Australia. Callington is situated on the Bremer River, and is adjacent to the South Eastern Freeway. Callington is located within the state electoral district of Kavel and the federal division of Mayo... Echunga Gumeracha Gumeracha, South Australia Gumeracha is a town near Adelaide, South Australia, located on the Adelaide-Mannum Road. It is located in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area. At the 2006 census, Gumeracha had a population of 731.-History:... Hahndorf Hahndorf, South Australia Hahndorf is a small town about 30 minutes drive out of Adelaide, South Australia along the South Eastern Freeway . The town was settled by Lutheran migrants largely from in and around a small village then named "Kay" in Prussia, many of whom were aboard the Zebra... Ironbank Ironbank, South Australia Ironbank is a semi-rural suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is in the City of Onkaparinga and Adelaide Hills Council local government areas. At the 2006 census, Ironbank had a population of 523.-Services:... Kangarilla Kersbrook Kersbrook, South Australia Kersbrook is a town near Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area. At the 2006 census, Kersbrook had a population of 367.-History:... Macclesfield Macclesfield, South Australia Macclesfield is a small town on the upper reaches of the River Angas in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. At the 2006 census, Macclesfield had a population of 832.... Meadows Meadows, South Australia Meadows is a town in South Australia that sits within the Adelaide Hills and boasts several historic buildings, craft shops, a winery and bakery. Every year, the town hosts the Meadows Country Fair and Meadows Easter Fair... Mount Barker Mount Barker, South Australia Mount Barker is an expanding city, home to 10 258 residents that is 33 kilometres up the South Eastern Freeway, east of Adelaide, in South Australia. It is the seat of the District Council of Mount Barker, is the largest town in the Adelaide Hills, and is one of the fastest growing areas in the... Mount Lofty Mount Lofty Mount Lofty is the highest point in the Mount Lofty Ranges. It is located about 15km east of the centre of the city of Adelaide in South Australia and gives unrivalled panoramic views of the city and the Adelaide plains and foothills. It was first climbed by a European when explorer Collet Barker... Nairne Bremer Nairne, South Australia Nairne is a small township in South Australia and was founded by Matthew Smillie in 1839. Nairne is about 7 km from Mount Barker, in the federal Division of Mayo and in the state electoral district of Kavel... Onkaparinga Valley Woodside, South Australia Woodside is a town in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The town is between Balhannah and Lobethal, from the state capital, Adelaide. Amenities include a swimming pool, , second hand store, grocery store, tennis club, bowls club and playing fields. The Johnston family of Oakbank... Sedan Sedan, South Australia Sedan is a rural town in South Australia. It is located about 100 kilometres east of Adelaide and about 20 kilometres west of the Murray River... -Cambrai Cambrai, South Australia Cambrai is a small town located on the eastern side of the Mount Lofty Ranges, along the River Marne and at the northern end of the former Apamurra to Sedan railway line. Originally named Rhine Villa, it was one of many Australian towns re-named during World War I to remove any connection with... Torrens Valley Uraidla Districts Uraidla, South Australia Uraidla is a small town in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia, Australia. At the 2006 census, Uraidla had a population of 461.-History:Once the home of the Peramangk Aboriginal people, European settlement commenced in the mid nineteenth century, a primary school opened in 1871 and the town was... Milang Panthers |
| 2011 Season | |
| 2011 Season - Central | |
| Central A Grade Premiers | Uraidla Districts 13.7 (85) defeated Blackwood 12.12 (84) |
| Central B Grade Premiers | Blackwood 8.8 (56) defeated Ironbank 5.4 (34) |
| C Grade Premiers | "Blackwood" 8.12 (60) defeated Mt.Lofty 5.4 (34) |
| Central Senior Colts Premiers (U17 1/2) | Blackwood 17.14 (116) defeated Lobethal 8.10 (58) |
| Central Junior Colts Premiers (U15) | Hahndorf 14.5 (89) defeated Mt.Lofty 6.6 (42) |
| Central Under 13's Premiers | Hahndorf 8.9 (57) defeated Blackwood 4.11 (35) |
| A Grade Mail Medalist | Daniel Ebert - Uraidla Districts |
| 2011 Season - Country | |
| Country A Grade Premiers | Echunga defeated Birdwood |
The Hills Football League (HFL) is an amateur Australian rules football
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...
league, situated in the Adelaide Hills
Adelaide Hills
The Adelaide Hills are part of the Mount Lofty Ranges, east of the city of Adelaide in the state of South Australia. It is unofficially centred on the largest town in the area, Mount Barker, which has a population of around 29,000 and is also one of Australia's fastest growing towns.- History :The...
region of 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...
, to the south east of the state capital 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...
.
The League has over 3000 players belonging to 20 member Clubs. The League's Clubs are divided into two playing Divisions
- Central Division (Formerly Division 1 - mostly the larger towns in the Hills region);
- Country Division (Formerly Division 2 - the remaining clubs in the region).
Both divisions have their own programs for the season and there is no promotion and relegation system. It is the second biggest leagues in South Australia after the South Australian Amateur Football League.
In 2009 the Uraidla Districts Football Club became the first team in HFL history to secure all senior premierships (A,B&C) in a single season.
History
The Hills FL was formed in 1967 as a result of the merger of the original Hills Central FL and the Torrens Valley FL. For a number of years, the competition consisted of three divisions, firstly known as the Central Zone, the Northern Zone and the Southern Zone. This later changed to Zone 1, 2 and 3 with two years also providing a Zone 4. Eventually in 1979 the two divisions that exist today was established. The one year that was an exception was 1983 when competition was played in one division.Heathfield-Aldgate hold the record for the most premierships won in succession from 1971 to 1977.
Grades
The HFL consists of:- Junior Grades
- Under 8's
- Under 9's
- Under 10's
- Under 11's
- Under 13's
- Under 15's
- Under 17.5's
- Senior Grades
- A Grade(A1)
- B Grade(A2)
- C Grade(A3)
Central division
| Jumper | Club | Nickname | Years in comp | HFL Premierships |
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| Blackwood Blackwood, South Australia Blackwood is a south eastern suburb located in the foothills of Adelaide, South Australia.-History:The first use of the name "Blackwood" appears to have been before 1880, in relation to the "Blackwood Inn", a small hotel located where the Belair Hotel now stands, and was probably derived from the... |
Woods | 1967- | Central: 1988, 1991 | |
| Bridgewater Bridgewater, South Australia Bridgewater is a town in the Adelaide Hills, southeast of Adelaide in South Australia.It is the former end of the Adelaide-Bridgewater railway line; this route was closed in 1987... |
Raiders | 1967- | Country: 1981 | |
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Hahndorf Hahndorf, South Australia Hahndorf is a small town about 30 minutes drive out of Adelaide, South Australia along the South Eastern Freeway . The town was settled by Lutheran migrants largely from in and around a small village then named "Kay" in Prussia, many of whom were aboard the Zebra... |
Magpies | 1967- | Central: 1984-85, 1992–93, 1995, 1997, 2001 |
| Ironbank Ironbank, South Australia Ironbank is a semi-rural suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is in the City of Onkaparinga and Adelaide Hills Council local government areas. At the 2006 census, Ironbank had a population of 523.-Services:... -Cherry Gardens Cherry Gardens, South Australia Cherry Gardens is a semi-rural suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It lies within the City of Onkaparinga and has postcode 5157.-History:Cherry Gardens Post Office first opened on 10 July 1850 and finally closed in 1976.-References:... |
Thunderers | 1986- | Country: 1998-99 | |
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Lobethal Lobethal, South Australia Lobethal is a town in the Adelaide Hills area of South Australia. It is located in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area, and is nestled on the banks of a creek between the hills and up the sides of the valley. It was once the centre of the Adelaide Hills wool processing industry, which... |
Tigers | 1967- | Central: 1981, 1998–99, 2002 |
| Mount Barker Mount Barker, South Australia Mount Barker is an expanding city, home to 10 258 residents that is 33 kilometres up the South Eastern Freeway, east of Adelaide, in South Australia. It is the seat of the District Council of Mount Barker, is the largest town in the Adelaide Hills, and is one of the fastest growing areas in the... |
Barkeroos | 1967- | Central: 1969-70, 1982–83, 2000, 2003–04 | |
| Mount Lofty | Mountain Devils | 1986- | Central: 1986, 1990, 2006-07-08 | |
| Onkaparinga Valley Woodside, South Australia Woodside is a town in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The town is between Balhannah and Lobethal, from the state capital, Adelaide. Amenities include a swimming pool, , second hand store, grocery store, tennis club, bowls club and playing fields. The Johnston family of Oakbank... |
Bulldogs | 1967- | Central: 1978, 1994 | |
| Torrens Valley | Mountain Lions | 1997- | ||
| Uraidla Districts Uraidla, South Australia Uraidla is a small town in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia, Australia. At the 2006 census, Uraidla had a population of 461.-History:Once the home of the Peramangk Aboriginal people, European settlement commenced in the mid nineteenth century, a primary school opened in 1871 and the town was... |
Demons | 1998- | Central: 1979-80, 1989, 1996, 2005, 2009-10-11 | |
Premierships
- 1967 - Heathfield/Aldgate
- 1968 - Heathfield/Aldgate
- 1969 - Mount Barker
- 1970 - Mount Barker
- 1971 - Heathfield/Aldgate
- 1972 - Heathfield/Aldgate
- 1973 - Heathfield/Aldgate
- 1974 - Heathfield/Aldgate
- 1975 - Heathfield/Aldgate
- 1976 - Heathfield/Aldgate
- 1977 - Heathfield/Aldgate
- 1978 - Onkaparinga Valley
- 1979 - Uraidla
- 1980 - Uraidla
- 1981 - Lobethal
- 1982 - Mount Barker
- 1983 - Mount Barker
- 1984 - Hahndorf
- 1985 - Hahndorf
- 1986 - Mount Lofty
- 1987 - Eastern Rangers
- 1988 - Blackwood
- 1989 - Uraidla
- 1990 - Mount Lofty
- 1991 - Blackwood
- 1992 - Hahndorf
- 1993 - Hahndorf
- 1994 - Onkaparinga Valley
- 1995 - Hahndorf
- 1996 - Uraidla
- 1997 - Hahndorf
- 1998 - Lobethal
- 1999 - Lobethal
- 2000 - Mount Barker
- 2001 - Hahndorf
- 2002 - Lobethal
- 2003 - Mount Barker
- 2004 - Mount Barker
- 2005 - Uraidla Districts
- 2006 - Mount Lofty
- 2007 - Mount Lofty
- 2008 - Mount Lofty
- 2009 - Uraidla Districts
- 2010 - Uraidla Districts
- 2011 - Uraidla Districts
Country division
| Jumper | Club | Nickname | Years in comp | HFL Premierships |
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Birdwood Birdwood, South Australia Birdwood is a town near Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.- Origin of the name :Formerly known as Blumberg, the German town name was anglicized during World War I, along with many others in the region in 1917... |
Roosters | 1967- | Country: 1973, 1975-76-77, 1992, 1994 |
| Callington United Callington, South Australia Callington is a small town in the Adelaide Hills, in South Australia. Callington is situated on the Bremer River, and is adjacent to the South Eastern Freeway. Callington is located within the state electoral district of Kavel and the federal division of Mayo... |
Eagles | 1995- | - | |
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Echunga Echunga, South Australia Echunga is a small town in the Adelaide Hills located 34 km south-east of Adelaide in South Australia.The area was initially settled in 1839, with the town laid out in 1849. Gold was discovered in 1852 and Echunga became the first proclaimed goldfield in South Australia. This led to a gold rush,... |
Demons | 1967- | Country: 1995-96, 2000, 2011 Div 3: 1972 |
| Gumeracha Gumeracha, South Australia Gumeracha is a town near Adelaide, South Australia, located on the Adelaide-Mannum Road. It is located in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area. At the 2006 census, Gumeracha had a population of 731.-History:... |
Magpies | 1967- | Country: 1982, 1984 | |
| Kangarilla Kangarilla, South Australia Kangarilla is a town near Adelaide, South Australia. It lies within the City of Onkaparinga and has postcode 5157. At the 2006 census, Kangarilla had a population of 928.-History:... |
Double Blues | 1967–1978, 2006- | Country: 2006 Div 3: 1970, 1973–74, 1978, 2006 |
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| Kersbrook Kersbrook, South Australia Kersbrook is a town near Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area. At the 2006 census, Kersbrook had a population of 367.-History:... |
Blues/Brookers | 1971- | Country: 1972, 1974, 1986, 1993, 1997, 2008–09 | |
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Macclesfield Macclesfield, South Australia Macclesfield is a small town on the upper reaches of the River Angas in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. At the 2006 census, Macclesfield had a population of 832.... |
Bloods | 1967–1983, 1987- | Country: 1980 |
| Meadows Meadows, South Australia Meadows is a town in South Australia that sits within the Adelaide Hills and boasts several historic buildings, craft shops, a winery and bakery. Every year, the town hosts the Meadows Country Fair and Meadows Easter Fair... |
Bulldogs | - | Country: 2001-2004 | |
| Nairne Bremer United Nairne, South Australia Nairne is a small township in South Australia and was founded by Matthew Smillie in 1839. Nairne is about 7 km from Mount Barker, in the federal Division of Mayo and in the state electoral district of Kavel... |
Rams | 1978–1991, 1998- | Country: 1985, 1989 | |
| Sedan Sedan, South Australia Sedan is a rural town in South Australia. It is located about 100 kilometres east of Adelaide and about 20 kilometres west of the Murray River... -Cambrai Cambrai, South Australia Cambrai is a small town located on the eastern side of the Mount Lofty Ranges, along the River Marne and at the northern end of the former Apamurra to Sedan railway line. Originally named Rhine Villa, it was one of many Australian towns re-named during World War I to remove any connection with... |
Magpies | 2010- | - | |
Premierships
- 1967 Pleasant Valley
- 1968 Pleasant Valley
- 1969 Pleasant Valley
- 1970 Gumeracha
- 1971 Pleasant Valley
- 1972 Kersbrook
- 1973 Birdwood
- 1974 Kersbrook
- 1975 Birdwood
- 1976 Birdwood
- 1977 Birdwood
- 1978 Lenswood Rangers
- 1979 Lenswood Rangers
- 1980 Macclesfield
- 1981 Bridgewater
- 1982 Gumeracha
- 1983 No Division 2
- 1984 Gumeracha
- 1985 Nairne Bremer
- 1986 Kersbrook
- 1987 Barossa District
- 1988 Barossa District
- 1989 Nairne Bremer
- 1990 Barossa District
- 1991 Mount Torrens
- 1992 Birdwood
- 1993 Kersbrook
- 1994 Birdwood
- 1995 Echunga
- 1996 Echunga
- 1997 Kersbrook
- 1998 Ironbank
- 1999 Ironbank
- 2000 Echunga
- 2001 Meadows
- 2002 Meadows
- 2003 Meadows
- 2004 Meadows
- 2005 Torrens Valley
- 2006 Kangarilla
- 2007 Torrens Valley
- 2008 Kersbrook
- 2009 Kersbrook
- 2010 Torrens Valley
- 2011 Echunga