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A season that started in the Barossa Valley came to its conclusion under clear skies at Dry Creek Reserve — the home of American football in South Australia — fans packed the sidelines for a championship spectacle worthy of the occasion. The 2025 Great Southern Bowls delivered two blockbuster games, capping off the biggest and most memorable year in league history with style, noise, and no shortage of drama. From rising junior talent to battle-hardened senior stars, the day s

Semifinal Saturday delivered exactly what many expected— dominance and destiny. Both No. 2 seeds rose to the occasion with commanding victories, punching their tickets to the Great Southern Bowl, proving they were more than just second best all season. The stage is now set for blockbuster championship clashes, with the UniSA Eagles & the Adelaide University Hogs set to face off in both the Junior and Senior Great Southern Bowls. While the Chiefs’ historic run in the juniors e

There was still a lot to play out in the final day of the regular season. Especially in the senior division, where the coveted No. 1 seed was still up for grabs. With the dust now settled on the regular season, the playoff bracket is officially set. Four teams have secured their spots in the semi-finals, each just one win away from reaching the Juniors & Seniors Great Southern Bowl, while two top-seeded squads have already punched their ticket straight to the championship gam

The penultimate round of the season delivered season-saving wins, major upsets, and a stunning result that handed one team its first loss since 2021. After eight rounds of hard-hitting, and pulsating action, the playoff picture is finally clear, with two programs officially eliminated from contention. All that remains is to determine the seeding. All that and more covered in this Round 8 edition of From the Sidelines with Spyro. Juniors: South City Chiefs 3-4 defeat Port A

Round 7 was dominated by two programs as the final push to the playoffs begin. The Eagles & Hogs continue to cement their claims as the teams to catch across the Juniors & Seniors, while others continue to desperately fight to punch their ticket to the postseason. After 7 rounds there are still two teams with very real chances of not only achieving perfection with an undefeated season, but one win away from securing a spot in their respective championship game. While others l