Brighton claims another top-tier scalp
Brighton enjoys another win over a top-five side, this time beating Port District, while in division two, Salisbury North bounces back from its draw to defeat finals contender Athelstone.
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PAC powers to ‘best performance’ this year, beats Rostrevor
It is shaping to be a two-horse race for college football’s Messenger Shield between Prince Alfred and Sacred Heart after PAC’s convincing win over Rostrevor on Saturday.
Back kicking goals after beating cancer
A local footballer has played his first game in almost two years after beating Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a form of blood cancer. And he kicked a goal in his comeback match.
Jacobs’ return sparks big Crows win over Roosters
Five goals from Sam Jacobs helps Adelaide to a six-goal win against North Adelaide at Prospect Oval on Saturday.
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Cash in local footy is killing clubs
CASH in amateur and country footy is nothing new, but in recent years things have spiralled out of control to a point where players can get $1500 a game.
Rann gets keeper’s career running
METROSTARS goalkeeper Dan Godley has former Premier Mike Rann to thank for the big break in his 350-game soccer career.
Girls program builds soccer dreams
FOOTBALL Federation SA has launched a girls soccer program aimed at producing the next generation of Matildas.
Let’s kick homophobia out of sport
THIS week’s announcement that Australia’s football codes will tackle homophobia in sport is a massive, necessary step all local level leagues should support.
CFS crew has fire-free season at home
A FIRE brigade in Adelaide’s north east hasn’t responded to a single local fire call-out this bushfire season, instead helping residents living further afield.
League investigates player drain
THE amateur football league has formed a subcommittee to investigate a “concerning” player exodus at some clubs.
Batsman smashes 211 off 68 balls
ELIZABETH East cricketer CJ Robertson uses a cheap bat and does not train, but that has not stopped him from becoming a bowler’s nightmare.
Run-machine McPharlin grabs medal
NORTHERN Bullets batter Tegan McPharlin was set the target of scoring 500 runs this season — now she is SA women’s cricketer of the year.
Young guns raise state league bar
CENTRAL Districts Basketball Club is putting its faith in a group of young guns in the women’s ABL, fielding one of the most youthful squads in state league sport.
Clubs chase glory in season openers
BACK-to-back premier Central Districts is expected to be the team to beat when SA Rugby League’s division one season kicks off this weekend.
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