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Andrew Capel is a multi award-winning sports writer for The Advertiser, focusing primarily on AFL and cricket. He has been with News Corp for more than 30 years and reports extensively on the Adelaide and Port Adelaide football clubs and South Australian cricket team. A former under-age state cricketer, Andrew’s passion for sport traces back to his childhood when he sat on his dad’s shoulders at Glenelg Football Club games.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Josh Rachele of the Crows walks off with Brodie Smith of the Crows after the win during the 2025 AFL Round 13 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval on June 6, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Crows are the real deal – but can they go all the way in 2025?

Forget the heartbreaking loss to Hawthorn, Adelaide is the real deal this season and can enter its mid-season break knowing it is right in the premiership race, writes Andrew Capel.

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Adelaide Crows defender Max Michalanney, with inaugural Crow David Marshall, and a signed No. 16 guernsey. Picture: Adelaide Football Club

History up for grabs as Crows heroes honoured

A decade after making a major move to honour every player who has represented the club in the AFL, the Crows are holding a rare auction for a cause close to their heart.

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2023 Magarey Medal winner Harry Grant at Adelaide Oval. 12 September 2023. Picture Dean Martin

Local footy star cops whopping ban over dangerous tackle

The SANFL has sent a strong message to the Magarey Medallist and the rest of the league after a player hurt in a dangerous tackle was ruled out of this weekend’s game.

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Will Snelling during the Magarey Grove plaque unveiling at Adelaide Oval. Tuesday, February 4, 2025. (SANFL Image/David Mariuz)

Twice?! Is history repeating for footy’s medical journeyman?

How far would you go to secure SA footy’s highest honour? This SANFL star can literally count the kilometres he’s racking up as he chases double dreams.

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Field umpire Corey Bowen, who is umpiring his 400th game this week, alongside fellow 400-game umps Tim Pfeiffer(left) Laurie Argent and Richard Williams (right), and .2nd June 2025 Picture: Brett Hartwig.

Top umpire blows whistle on SANFL’s biggest loudmouths

He started umpiring as a kid for pocket money – now, three decades later, Corey Bowen is poised to join one of the league’s most exclusive clubs, writes Andrew Capel.

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West Adelaide SANFL Coach Adam Hartlett Picture Cory Sutton

SANFL coach ‘courageously’ walks away amid ‘personal challenges’

West Adelaide coach Adam Hartlett has been granted personal leave from the SANFL club to “prioritise his wellbeing’’, with the full support of the club.

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Three of SA's top draft prospects. Pictures: File

Revealed: SA’s top 30 AFL draft prospects for 2025

On the eve of the national under-18 boys championships, SANFL coaches reveal the state’s leading draft hopes and what they bring to the table. See the full list.

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SANFL: Glenelg's Harrison Ramm in action. Picture: Gordon Anderson/Glenelg FC

Port pins hopes on local giant in SANFL draft raid

After opening up an extra two lists spots on the eve of the mid-season draft, Port Adelaide has swooped on three local products – one an exciting 202cm project player.

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26,February, 2024: Glenelg player Oscar Adams. Picture: Kelly Barnes

Tigers rocked by double mid-season draft blow

On another big night for the SANFL, six players were snapped up by AFL clubs. But can Glenelg and Central District recover from these mid-season blows?

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Paul Seedsman of the Crows walks off the oval with his baby - retiring during to concussion during the 2023 AFL Round 23 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Sydney Swans at Adelaide Oval on August 19, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Footy club’s huge game-changer for fallen AFL star

The former Crow and Magpie says his situation would be far worse were it not for the local SA club, writes Andrew Capel.

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