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Richard EarleCricket and sports writer

Richard Earle has covered cricket both internationally and nationally for News Corp. Soccer and AFL are also consuming passions. He has won six SA Media/Press Club awards for best sports coverage.

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SA Treasurer Rob Lucas speaks during a press conference at the State Administration Centre in Adelaide, Monday, November 25, 2019. The South Australian government has struck a deal with a key crossbench MP that could allow its controversial land tax reforms to pass state parliament. (AAP Image/Roy Vandervegt) NO ARCHIVING--

No favour for Crows and Power, but SMA could gain reprieve

COVID-19 is devastating all levels of sport, but the Crows, Power and SACA won’t get special State Government help. However, the SMA might gain financial leeway, according to SA’s treasurer.

SA Cricket

22/1/16 - Strikers coach Jason Gillespie speaking of the disappointment of being knocked out of the Big Bash - pic Mike Burton

Dream team: Dizzy, Rhino and Buck in Redbacks’ sights

Former Australian Test players Jason Gillespie, Ryan Harris and Chris Rogers loom as the dream team to jump-start South Australia’s cricket resurgence, following the departure of its head coach.

ExclusiveSA News

A concept image of the Adelaide Oval Hotel.

Oval lands India Test, but hotel faces uncertain future

Adelaide Oval will be allocated an India Test match next summer, but the future of the hotel at the venue – and the financial impact coronavirus could have on it – remains clouded.

SA Cricket

14/11/2019 SACA chief executive Keith Bradshaw with the pink cricket ball for day/night Test cricket at Adelaide Oval. Picture MATT TURNER.

SACA’s promise to share Oval with footy

The AFL is likely to require extra time to complete a delayed season and the boss of the South Australian Cricket Association says cricket will find a way to share Adelaide Oval with football.

Crows

Crows declare its business as usual

Crows defensive coach Martin Mattner has revealed Adelaide’s defiant approach to the season opener against Sydney and the rookie who could debut.

Crows

RICHMOND TRAINIING Daniel Jackson Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Why Jackson’s leadership will be invaluable to Nicks

Daniel Jackson is already making his mark at the Crows since arriving during the off-season as the club’s leadership and development manager.

SA Cricket

Chadd Sayers of the Redbacks bats during day 4 of the Marsh Sheffield Shield cricket match between the South Australia Redbacks and the Victoria Bushrangers at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Monday, March 9, 2020. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Redbacks Shield game joins COVID-19 quarantine

The Sheffield Shield has become latest cricket competition to be hit for six by the coronavirus, with spectators urged not to attend South Australia’s final round match against Queensland.

ExclusiveSA Cricket

13.2.2020.Redbacks coach Jamie Siddons speaks for first time about is personal leave for resumption of Sheffield Shield on Friday against Western Australia in Adelaide. PIC TAIT SCHMAAL.

Siddons out: Redbacks part ways with coach

Jamie Siddons has coached his final season for South Australia. The end of his tenure comes as the Redbacks are staring down a third-straight Sheffield Shield wooden spoon. A favourite son is tipped to replace him.

Cricket

21/10/16 South Australian Redbacks players Adam Zampa, Travis Head and Alex Carey ready for the start of the season. photo Calum Robertson

‘Take a punt on him’: Head backs Zampa as Bangladesh bolter

Redbacks skipper Travis Head believes Adam Zampa can make his Test debut without leaving South Australia, revealing the leg-spinner could be an outside chance of joining the Australian team for its upcoming red-ball tour of Bangladesh.

SA Cricket

Travis Head of the Redbacks walks from the field after his dismissal during day 4 of the Marsh Sheffield Shield cricket match between the South Australia Redbacks and the Victoria Bushrangers at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Monday, March 9, 2020. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Shield dream over, but Redbacks won’t settle for spoon

South Australia’s hopes of a Sheffield Shield final berth were ended on Monday in a 182-run loss to Victoria. But disappointed captain Travis Head says the team still has plenty to play for in its remaining match.

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