Central District finished minors again in the 2011 SANFL season and defeated Norwood in the Second Semi Final for their 12th Consecutive Grand Final appearance but suffered a narrow 3 point loss to Woodville-West Torrens which brought an end to their dominance in the Grand Finals. The 2012 SANFL season saw Centrals exit the finals for the first time since 2000 without contesting in the Grand Final, this time in straight sets after defeats by West Adelaide and then North Adelaide.