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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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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Riley Thilthorpe of the Crows celebrates a goal during the round four AFL match between Gold Coast Suns and Adelaide Crows at People First Stadium, on April 05, 2025, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Melbourne can’t save footy’s long lost blockbuster – but we can

There’s only one city in Australia capable of breathing new life into the State of Origin, writes Andrew Capel.

Sport

SANFL: North Adelaide SANFL recruits - Angus Schumacher, at Prospect Oval. 10 February 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

Nine newbies as Glenelg flexes muscle in SANFL squad reveal

Nine newcomers have been named to tackle the VFL in the Barossa Valley on Saturday, including boom WAFL recruit Angus Schumacher, writes Andrew Capel.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Jordan Dawson of the Crows celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 01 match between the Adelaide Crows and the St Kilda Saints at Adelaide Oval on March 16, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Is this ‘genuine star’ our next Brownlow Crow?

He’s enjoyed a career-best start to the season. If he keeps it up, writes Andrew Capel, there’s more than just good footy on the road ahead.

Sport

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Ryan Harris coach of South Australia applauds the crowd after SA won the Shield during the Sheffield Shield match between South Australia and Queensland at Karen Rolton Oval, on March 29, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

‘We’re not done,’ declares SA cricket coach

Victorious South Australia cricket coach Ryan Harris has declared his Sheffield Shield heroes aren’t done and can create an era of sustained success, writes Andrew Capel.

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NEWS ADVSouth Australian cricket team has won the Sheffield Shield, Jason Sangha signing autographs for Jim Congdon & daughter Zali 12Image/Russell Millard Photography

More wild scenes for cricket stars as Shield party spills into CBD

For the second time in just days, SA’s all-conquering cricketers have been mobbed by adoring fans.

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Compelling stats show why Opening Round must change

Changes are needed to fix the AFL’s unfair early season fixture, with Port Adelaide leading the charge, writes Andrew Capel.

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SACA Cricket - Sheffield Shield final - SA batsman Jason Sangha at Karen Rolton Oval. 24 March 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

Red hot Redback’s final trial: ‘Teen sensation’ eyes Shield fairytale

He was once touted as a teenage sensation with Test cricket in his future but Jason Sangha says his career nearly hit a dead end before he made a fateful decision.

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SACA Cricket: SA cricket's biggest fans - Lachlan McAuliffe and Jim Congdon at the Karen Rolton Ova, Adelaide CBD. Pictured on 16th March 2025. Picture: Ben Clark

SA cricket superfan’s brave pitch for Shield history

He’s known as “Redback Jim’’ – and now this cricket superfan has vowed to get a victory tattoo if SA can beat Queensland and claim its first Sheffield Shield title in 29 years.

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MARCH 21, 2025: South Australian cricket coach Ryan Harris overlooking the Shield final venue Karen Rolton Oval. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Sheffield Shield selection heartbreak looms for SA

SA coach Ryan Harris says there will be some heartbroken players – and “tough conversations’’ – as he finalises his team for next week’s Sheffield Shield final at Karen Rolton Oval.

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SACA Cricket: Glenelg captain Jake Winter (left) and Conor McInerney celebrate Glenelg's 2024-25 T20 Cup triumph. Picture: SACA.

SACA Premier Cricket stunner as powerhouse relegated

SA Premier Cricket powerhouse Glenelg – the spiritual home of the Chappell brothers and Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey – has been relegated from the state’s top club competition.

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