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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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Colour pics at the SANFL Grand Final - Philip Clark, Andrew Clark, Wayne Arden and Peter Holtham .22nd September 2024. Picture: Brett Hartwig

Glenelg’s backs-to-the-wall triumph one of their greatest grand final victories

Glenelg’s famous 1973 grand final victory will never be surpassed as the club’s greatest triumph but the 2024 side’s achievements will run a close second.

Sport

Chris Curran (left) and Max Proud (right) at Glenelg Oval Stadium. Pictured on 17th September 2024. Picture: Ben Clark

Dynamic duo’s shock Tigers reunion leads to another shot at flag glory

At the end of last season, Glenelg’s past two premiership captains had walked away from the SANFL. On Sunday, the dynamic duo will play key roles in the Tigers’ pursuit of back-to-back flags, writes Andrew Capel.

Sport

19/9/24. Norwood Football Club players at Norwood Oval.Midfielders Jacob Kennerley, Billy Cootee, Baynen Lowe and Mitch O'Neill.Picture: Keryn Stevens

Fresh Legs spark midfield renaissance

No Nunn, no Rokahr, was supposed to mean no Redlegs. But a pair of new boys – and a key positional change – has sensationally driven Norwood back to the SANFL summit, writes Andrew Capel.

SANFL

Download your Norwood or Glenelg Grand Final team posters

The stage is set for an epic battle between two of the traditional SANFL clubs. Download your Grand Final posters here.

Sport

Matt Panos from Norwood reacts after scoring a goal during the Round 16 SANFL match between Norwood and South Adelaide at Norwood Oval in Adelaide, Saturday, August 12, 2023. (SANFL Image/David Mariuz)

Comeback ‘King’ to play SANFL grand final after shattering injury

Norwood legend Matt Panos will complete a fairytale – and miraculous – comeback from a career-threatening knee injury and play in Sunday’s SANFL grand final against Glenelg.

Sport

Lachlan Hosie from Glenelg reacts after scoring a goal during the SANFL preliminary final match between Central Districts and Glenelg at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Sunday, September 15, 2024. (SANFL Image/David Mariuz)

Down but never out: Hosie defies odds in remarkable SANFL comeback

Told he wasn’t going to play again this year after a “shocking’’ knee injury, Glenelg star Lachie Hosie made a stunning return in the SANFL preliminary final. He tells Andrew Capel how.

Opinion

SANFL: Glenelg coach Darren Reeves addresses his players during the 2024 Round 17 game against North Adelaide at Prospect Oval. Picture: David Mariuz/SANFL

Capel: SA footy’s new heavyweight showdown hasn’t come easy

They might be some of the most decorated names in recent SANFL history but they’ve both taken the hard road to the grand final, writes Andrew Capel.

Sport

A West Adelaide young gun Sam May has returned to his footy club to cheer on his teammates after suffering life-altering injuries when he fell several metres through the roof of a Port Lincoln hotel. Picture: 7NEWS Adelaide

Sad career news after SANFL star’s horror pub fall

Sam May’s club has revealed what the 24-year-old said to his teammates in an emotional address last week.

Opinion

SEPTEMBER 10, 20242024 Magarey Medallists Ã SturtÃs Will Snelling and NorwoodÃs Harry BoydPicture RoyVPhotography

Star’s selfless reaction to emotional Magarey stunner

He broke the SANFL’s Magarey Medal ruck curse but Norwood’s Harry Boyd didn’t want a single vote in the final round of the count. Andrew Capel reveals why.

Sport

Harry Boyd from Norwood and Will Snelling from Sturt after being announced as joint winners of the Magarey Medal at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Monday, September 9, 2024. (SANFL Image/David Mariuz)

Big names tie for top honours at 2024 Magarey Medal

Two players have tied for the SANFL’s highest honour with one of the winners claiming a feat matched only once in the past 73 years.

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