Port’s saviour? Son of a gun in 20-goal local footy belting
The son of a former AFL premiership player has revealed dreams of following in his dad’s footsteps after kicking a whopping 20 goals in a regional footy match.
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Footy dad spared jail for assaulting 12yo boy on the field
The former team manager of a SANFL Juniors side has learned his fate for an act of violence against a 12-year-old player who had tackled his son.
SA footy legend fears coaches are playing down concussion
A former Port Adelaide chief executive and Norwood playing great says some amateur footy coaches are risking players’ health with their handling of concussion.
Wild CCTV shows moment gift shop goes up in flames
Footage has shown the lead up to an arson attack on a gift shop – as SA’s top cop separately reveals at least 200 smokes stores are operating illegally. See the map of the attacks.
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Five teens arrested as police call in Polair, dog squad
A group of teenagers has been arrested in Port Adelaide after a dramatic search involving the police helicopter and the dog squad.
LIV Golf swinging towards major change
The SA Premier has said he doesn’t “want a golf tournament in May”, prompting a major rethink for the future of one of the country’s biggest sporting events.
‘Pretty insulting’: SA cricket royalty fire back at Gillespie’s parting shot
SACA Premier Cricket club coaches have hit back at criticism from departing state coach Jason Gillespie, who left the role with a stinging rebuke on the way out.
Deep dive: Stars to watch at Aus Interschool Surfing Titles
More than 2000 of the country’s best young surfers will compete in the inaugural Australian Interschools Surfing Championships on the Gold Coast. We reveal the must-watch stars who will make history here.
‘Loved and adored by so many’: Tears for local footy legend
A call to arms has been issued to give a beloved father of two and local footy coach, who has died after defying the odds against brain cancer for years, “the send off he deserves”.
Ex-AFL player & Div 1 US College stars: Flag Football Nationals guide
Teams from across the country will descend on Brisbane this weekend for Australia’s biggest Flag Football Nationals to date. Packed with cross-code names, get a full breakdown of every state’s roster plus the players you can’t miss. Full details inside.
Crows’ Thebby dream suffers another delay
Adelaide’s dream of relocating to Thebarton Oval has hit a further delay after a narrow vote in the local council.
Teen giant could be Australia’s new Wemby
He’s just 16-years-old and has only been playing basketball for two years, but standing 225cm tall, Jongkuch Mach can already look down on NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama.
Australia name team for ISA World Junior Surf Champs
One month out from the event, Australia has announced it’s team of 12 for the 2024 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship to be held in El Salvador this May. Full details and team inside:
National Netball Champs 2024: NSW unveiled, Crombie’s bid for one better
The 2024 National Netball Championships are fast approaching. While NSW reveal their new and returning names, one of Queensland’s top shooters is candid with the fact she has unfinished business on the national stage. Full story inside:
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