every Grand Final between 2000 and 2011, and were the wealthiest SANFL club by some considerable margin (not counting Port Adelaide). Centrals played in 28 Finals games between 2000 and 2011 for a total of 25 wins (which included 12 consecutive 2nd Semi Final wins) and just 3 losses the 2002, 2006, 2011 Grand Finals. 2000 – For more than 100 years one of Port Adelaide, Norwood, North Adelaide or Sturt appeared in every Grand Final. The year 2000 saw the two newest teams Central District and Woodville-West Torrens play off in the Grand Final with Centrals prevailing by 22 points (8.13 to 5.9) for their first SANFL Premiership. Coach Peter Jonas joined St Kilda under SA and VFL/AFL Legend Malcolm Blight and inaugural Premiership captain Daniel Hulm retired at age 25 due to a persistent groin injury and having secured a job in London. Personal tragedy struck when Danny was killed instantly after being hit by a fast train at Surbiton Station in London on 13 March 2001. 2001 – Former North Melbourne and Melbourne Player Alastair Clarkson aged 32 was appointed senior coach and Daniel Healey Captain. The Bulldogs won back to back flags against the Eagles which become known as "Bark to Bark". [] 2002 – Centrals after finishing minor premiers with a 18 wins to 2 losses record (both losses against Norwood who finished the minor round in 2nd place with a 17–3 record) and then winning the 2nd Semi Final by 14 points which was their 4th victory of the season over Sturt (Previous margins 38, 50 and 30 points) the Bulldogs had a shock loss to the Double Blues in the Grand Final in an attempt for a 3rd successive flag. After losing the toss of the coin and having to kick against the wind in the first quarter, missing a chance for early goal and then Damian Hicks going off with injured ribs Centrals had their worst start in a Grand Final scoring just 1 point in the 1st quarter. Sturt then continued to outplay the Dogs in the 2nd quarter with scores being 7.7 (49) to 0.1 (1) at the 19min mark of the term. A couple of goals before half time didn't help to close the gap with scores being 2.4 (16) to 8.7 (55). Sturt to continue to outscore Centrals in the last two quarters with the final scores being