Round 8, 2025 preview

Great Flinders Football League – A Grade Round 8 Preview (2025)

Second Half of the Season Kicks Off with a Karkoo Blockbuster

Round 8 of the 2025 Great Flinders Football League season marks the beginning of the run home, and with the ladder starting to tighten up, each game becomes increasingly important. All sides have now played each other once, and as the second half begins, clubs know exactly what they’re up against in the race for finals spots.

This weekend throws up three interesting match-ups, including a much-anticipated top-of-the-table clash between United Yeelanna and Lock that will be live-streamed on the Great Flinders Football League Facebook page. Footy fans across the region — and beyond — can tune in for what promises to be a cracking contest. Please be cautious of scam links from unofficial sources — only trust the official GFFL Facebook stream.

Cummins Kapinnie (5th) vs Cummins Ramblers (6th) at Cummins

A local rivalry kicks off the round as Ramblers host Cougars in a battle for bragging rights and a critical two points. This game was originally fixtured at Kapinnie Oval but has been relocated to Cummins due to the dry conditions and difficulty watering the Kapinnie surface.

Ramblers are coming off their first win of the season after a gritty performance over Eyre United and will be eager to build some mid-season momentum. With their midfield starting to gel and improved connection going forward, they’ll be eyeing this match as a genuine chance to climb the ladder.

Cummins Kapinnie have had an up-and-down season so far, but even at 1W-4L-1D, they’re still right in the hunt for a finals spot. A win here would keep them in striking distance of the top four, and they’ll be hungry to bounce back after a tough showing against United Yeelanna last round. The Cougars’ strength lies in their running game, and they’ll look to use the space at Cummins Oval to their advantage.

Expect plenty of feeling in this one — a genuine derby between two clubs with history, pride, and plenty to play for.

Cummins Kapinnie

Ins: Thomas Phelps, Max Turnbull, Josh Horgan

Outs: Levi Konitzka, Daniel Puckridge, Billy Mahoney

Cummins Ramblers

Ins: Harvey Pedler, Damon Morrish

Outs: Ethan Parsons, Oscar White

Tumby Bay (3rd) vs Eyre United (7th) at Tumby Bay

Tumby Bay return home this week to face Eyre United, and they’ll be looking to fine-tune their game as they push for a top-two finish. The Blues have shown patches of dominance throughout the season but have yet to fully click for four quarters consistently. This weekend’s clash offers them the chance to sharpen things up before tougher tests in the coming rounds.

Eyre United are still searching for their first win of 2025 and will enter as underdogs. The Saints continue to blood young talent and have gained valuable experience over the first half of the season. Their challenge will be to match Tumby’s intensity for four quarters and limit the damage when the Blues get on a roll.

For Tumby Bay, this is a chance to boost percentage and build rhythm, but they’ll need to guard against complacency. The Saints, on the other hand, will be hoping to cause a stir — or at the very least, continue building solid foundations for future success.

Tumby Bay

Ins: Grant McLeod, Tom Kelly, Jesse Jackson, Liam Carr

Outs: Mackenzie Best, Lachlan Gale, Brodie Richter, Tyree Burgoyne

Eyre United

Ins: TJ Hannemann, Lucas Arnsberg

Outs: Jonno Forrest, Nathan Peters

United Yeelanna (1st) vs Lock (2nd) at Karkoo — LIVE-STREAMED

All eyes will be on Karkoo this Saturday for a genuine blockbuster between ladder-leaders United Yeelanna and second-placed Lock. The Eagles remain unbeaten and have set the benchmark all year, but Lock will relish the chance to test themselves against the best.

United Yeelanna’s system, discipline, and ability to punish mistakes have made them formidable. With talent spread across every line and a deep midfield group, they’ve controlled games with precision and composure. Playing at Karkoo — where they’ve been dominant — gives them another edge.

Lock, however, are building something of their own. At 5–1, the Roos have quietly gone about their business and bring a hard-edged, contested style that could trouble the Eagles if they’re on their game. Their midfield and defensive structures will be crucial if they hope to slow United Yeelanna’s ball movement and create scoring chances.

The live-streaming of this match is a great opportunity for fans across the region to witness two of the league’s elite teams go head-to-head. Catch the action live from 1.10pm on the GFFL Facebook page — and remember, only follow links posted by the official page to avoid scam streams.

United Yeelanna

Ins: Matt Crettenden

Outs: Brayden Martin

Lock

Ins: Luke Durdin, Blaze Kay

Outs: Billy Byass, Brayden Crosby

With the season now into its second half, expect intensity, pressure, and a lift in stakes across all three games. Finals are approaching, and every quarter now matters. See you at the footy — or online for the match of the round at Karkoo!