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Seven local footy games to watch this weekend

A big Great Southern league Indigenous Game, fierce rivals fight for Kernewek Lowender Shield on Yorkes, a top-of-the-table clash in the KNTFL and battle of the battlers in Adelaide. Here’s some of the standout matches to watch across the state this weekend.

Footy dream no longer on ice for North rising star

Footy dream no longer on ice for North rising star

North Adelaide SANFLW rising star Tyra Pix has an ice hockey program to thank for helping her build up the confidence to trial for the Roosters. The Ice Factor program also helped Gold Coast Suns speedster and No.3 draft pick Izak Rankine.

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Pocket rocket stars with bat and ball

Pocket rocket stars with bat and ball

STANDING at just 135cm, Prospect’s Georgia ­Iannella is known as “Mouse” but the 12-year-old is having a big impact on the soccer and cricket pitches.

New Jets mentor focused on finals

New Jets mentor focused on finals

NEW Northern Districts coach Peter Cameron does not want to hear the term “rebuilding phase” at the Grade Cricket club during the next six months.

Gardens wins league and cup double

Gardens wins league and cup double

PARAFIELD Gardens has clinched the amateur league and cup double after beating Salisbury Inter 3-0 in the Challenge Cup final yesterday.

Rent relief for junior sports clubs

Rent relief for junior sports clubs

JUNIOR sports clubs in Salisbury will have their rents cut in half, under a new council policy to boost the number of children playing sport.

Roosters bid for perfect season

Roosters bid for perfect season

CENTRAL Districts will look to cap an unbeaten season with a premiership when it takes on Northern District in tomorrow’s SA Rugby League grand final.

Futsal league draws local talent

Futsal league draws local talent

MORE than 100 semi-professional soccer players have signed up for a new futsal competition which will run out of the Gepps Cross SuperDrome from next week.

Junior reaches 200 game milestone

Junior reaches 200 game milestone

STEWART Brading will become the first junior to play 200 games for Central United Football Club when he takes to the field this weekend.

US calling for student athletes

US calling for student athletes

LIFE as a full-time athlete and the chance to travel – as well as study – has lured two North Adelaide Year 12 graduates to college in the US.

Bulldogs’ crowds lowest in a decade

Bulldogs’ crowds lowest in a decade

CENTRAL District is calling on its fans to get behind the club for this year’s SANFL finals series following its worst attendance figures in a decade.

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