College footy kicks off this weekend with the start of the Messenger Shield First XVIII competition. We have spoken to captains and coaches from each of the 10 division one schools to see how they are shaping up for the season.
Adelaide Cricket Club says securing former Australian speedster Shaun Tait as its new senior coach is massive, particularly for the Buffalos’ emerging fast bowlers.
Which SA footy clubs have the quirkiest nicknames? And what are the reasons behind them? Footy writer Matt Turner has ranked his favourite 20 nicknames from across the state.
Players returned to the court this week after a bye in both the men’s and women’s Premier League basketball competitions for Easter and many Adelaide 36ers players, including Anthony Drmic starred. Here is Messenger Community News’ recap of round eight and nine action.
Ex-St Kilda speedster Terry Milera proves the difference in the Noarlunga derby, a coach quits after a 166-point loss and the reigning premiers take the chocolates in the grand final rematch. All that and more in Messenger Community News’ wrap of the Southern Football League’s round three.
Former Gold Coast Sun Tim Sumner will no longer be able to play in the Adelaide Footy League after exceeding its 12-game suspension threshold – lining up for Glenelg’s reserves.
Shaun Seigert has stepped down as Adelaide Cricket Club’s senior coach due to commitments with Joe Root’s academy and family reasons.
Kicking 1000 goals is a rare feat but O’Sullivan Beach/Lonsdale veteran Trevor Rigney has now passed the milestone. Plus, Lockleys loves Hope Valley’s gravy and Jared Polec’s twin kicks another bag – those and more in this week’s One-Percenters.
Another week, another set of intriguing results in SA Premier League basketball season. The pick of the bunch was Norwood hitting a last-gasp three-pointer to edge Forestville by one point.Here is Messenger Community News’ recap of round-seven action.
Some footballers become bush legends because of their goalkicking exploits or for sinking a club record number of beers after a premiership. Horace Leaker earned his spot in Southern Football League folklore as the star with one hand.
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