 South Lismore were promoted to the 2018 Premier Division after winning the 2017 1st Division premiership by beating Ballina 3-1 at Saunders Oval, Ballina in the final fixture of the season.Going into that final fixture Ballina led South Lismore by 2 points and draw or win would be enough for Ballina to be promoted.However goals by Kaine Allan (2) and Steve Morrissey in response to a Ben Coulter goal for Ballina gave South Lismore the win and the premiership.