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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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AFL

Crows Game Day Hats. Eddie Betts thinks everyone should be wearing the yellow hat in his

Why Eddie Betts is worth his weight in gold

EDDIE Betts has been worth his weight in gold since moving to Adelaide from Carlton. Andrew Capel reports how a Phil Walsh decision to give him more time in the midfield has proven a masterstroke.

SANFL

Eagles hold off spirited Tiger fightback

IT wasn’t pretty but Woodville-West Torrens found a way to win. They got hold of Glenelg early, then held off a spirited comeback to secure victory at Woodville Oval.

Glenelg

Glenelg box a fitting tribute to much-missed Bailey

DARCY Bailey carries his dad’s memory into every SANFL match he plays. Tonight, Darcy will look high into the Edward Rix Stand at Glenelg Oval for more inspiration.

SANFL

Port Adelaide Training at Alberton Oval. Andrew Moore leading the pack as they warm-up. Photo Sarah Reed.

Fine Moore, don’t ban him, says Port

PORT Adelaide wants Andrew Moore’s three-match ban for intentionally making contact with an umpire reduced to a fine.

Port Adelaide

Moore to face review panel for ump push

ANDREW Moore’s hopes of replacing injured midfield hard nut Ollie Wines in the Port Adelaide team for Saturday’s blockbuster against Hawthorn are in jeopardy because of an SANFL report.

Andrew Capel

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Chris Judd of the Blues clears the ball during the round two AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Carlton Blues at Domain Stadium on April 10, 2015 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Carlton rings changes — dials wrong number

WHEN former AFL powerhouse Carlton won the Chris Judd sweepstakes before the start of the 2007 season it was supposed to ignite an exciting new era for the Blues.

Adelaide

Crows keeping it in the family

THE cousins of two big-name Crows headline Adelaide’s 2015 SANFL development squad.

Port Adelaide

Wagner could make push for AFL with Power

JOHANN Wagner might be more than just, as Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley puts it, “the winner of the prize’’.

Local Sport

22/02/15. One Day Cup cricket final - East Torrens vs Sturt. Eastern Reds celebrating their win. L-R Captain Michael Cranmer, Luke Robins and Jake Lehman. Pic. Noelle Bobrige

Lehmann helps Reds end 24-year trophy drought

REDBACK Jake Lehmann yesterday sparked joyous scenes at Campbelltown Oval, leading East Torrens to an emotional One Day Cup Grade Cricket grand final win against Sturt.

Crows

21/09/2014 SANFL Grand Final between Port Adelaide and Norwood at Adelaide Oval.Players celebrate with the fans. Pic Mark Brake

Speedy Wilson worth the punt for Crows

ADELAIDE has admitted to taking a punt on excitement machine Anthony Wilson, conceding his drafting “may be a fraction early for him’’.

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