Revealed: Top 10 local SA footy players of the week
The 2025 local SA footy season kicked off over the weekend and a number of star players were at their best across the state. Here are our top performers from Saturday’s country and suburban action.
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Melbourne can’t save footy’s long lost blockbuster – but we can
There’s only one city in Australia capable of breathing new life into the State of Origin, writes Andrew Capel.
Nine newbies as Glenelg flexes muscle in SANFL squad reveal
Nine newcomers have been named to tackle the VFL in the Barossa Valley on Saturday, including boom WAFL recruit Angus Schumacher, writes Andrew Capel.
Lycett snatches victory: 10 things we learned in local SA footy
A former AFL gun has come up to clutch to lead his reigning premier division one AdFL side to a dramatic victory in round one of the season. See the 10 things we learned across the state’s country and suburban competitions.
‘I’m pretty content’: Former AFL captain, SA footy star makes big call on future
A former AFL captain and SA footy champion has made a major call on his future ahead of the 2025 local season.
Ultimate guide to Adelaide Footy League season 2025
The 2025 Adelaide Footy League season kicks off this weekend. We’ve analysed how each club sits, made our predictions and picked the players to watch for all seven divisions.
Ultimate guide to SA country footy season 2025
Local SA footy season begins this weekend and ahead of round one we’ve analysed each club, made our predictions and picked the players to watch for every country competition in the state. See the full guide for 2025.
Ranked: Every state league player from the VFL, SANFL
The state leagues are in full swing around the country – so who’s started the year with a bang? From draft smokies to local footy graduates, we’ve got the exclusive stats on every player.
‘High expectations’: Kookaburras ready to compete in 2025
A division one Adelaide Footy League club has set itself up for a big 2025 season after adding a former SANFL forward to a star-studded squad.
Ranked: The Eyre Peninsula’s top 40 footballers of the 21st Century
The Eyre Peninsula has been packed with star country footy talent throughout the 21st Century, so we’ve drawn from the region’s four leagues to rank the top 40 players of the past 25 years. See who made the cut.
Compelling stats show why Opening Round must change
Changes are needed to fix the AFL’s unfair early season fixture, with Port Adelaide leading the charge, writes Andrew Capel.
Ranked: The South East’s top 40 footballers of the 21st Century
SA’s South East has been packed with star country footy talent throughout the 21st Century, so we’ve drawn from the region’s three main leagues to rank the top 40 players of the past 25 years. See who made the cut.
Club’s disgusting shower fine sparks storm
A footy club has been blasted over its “misogynistic” list of player fines, which includes penalties related to showers and girlfriends.
Is this ‘genuine star’ our next Brownlow Crow?
He’s enjoyed a career-best start to the season. If he keeps it up, writes Andrew Capel, there’s more than just good footy on the road ahead.
Another Jordan Dawson? Port can’t fail again on super Saint
If St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera really is coming home to SA, the Power can’t let history repeat, writes Andrew Capel.
Can Nicks’ Mr Fixit make it 8th time lucky for Crows?
The time for excuses is gone, Adelaide’s time to snap a long finals drought has come, writes Andrew Capel.
New SANFL state coach named ahead of Gather Round
It will be a full circle moment for the new SANFL state coach during AFL Gather Round, writes Andrew Capel.
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.
Torn ligament: Paris Olympic swimmer undeterred by footy injury
Many Paris Olympians might have indulged in a spot of travel after the Games, but Aussie swimmer Matt Temple had one major wish back home – to get back on the footy field. Injury hasn’t stopped him wanting to pull on the footy boots again.
Young Aussie dad faces fight of his life
Lee Whitehorn was told he had just 14 months to live. Three years on he has managed to defy the odds – but time is running out for the beloved dad and former footy coach.
Ultimate guide to Adelaide Footy League Women’s season 2022
The Adelaide Footy League Women’s competition kicks off this weekend. Here is how your club has prepared for the 2022 season with previews for every division.
Local league stars: Where the best ex-SANFL talents are now
From premiership captains to leading goalkickers and Magarey Medallists, we’ve taken a look at where SANFL’s biggest departures are playing now.
Success starved Port no longer ‘making up the numbers’
A division one Adelaide Footy League club has named a new coach as it attempts to push up the ladder following a lean eight-year run.
Local footy’s best players of 2021 revealed
From ex-AFL captains to modern day country legends, top players across SA have been recognised this month for their outstanding seasons. See 2021’s best here.
Stunning six-peat on country footy’s biggest day
Dynasties were toppled, threatened and carved even deeper into the history books in a compelling finale to the country footy season. See who won on grand final day.
‘On its knees’: Why AFL must protect grassroots footy
These clubs have survived depressions, recessions and wars, but not the AFL’s focus on the big-money competitions, writes Jessica Adamson.
Meet SA’s 79yo footballer with no plans to hang up the boots
Rob Johnstone reckons he’s in the best shape he’s even been in and this Sunday he will hold a remarkable title at the AFL Masters National Carnival.
Saints’ secret weapon: How their goal machine lost the kilos
The Nangwarry Saints won their first game in eight years on Saturday – led by goal machine Andy Hyland, the hero who remade his body and his game since joining the club.
Joy as footy’s biggest battlers finally crack epic losing streak
Overjoyed supporters of a long-suffering footy club have stormed the field amid joyous scenes in SA’s south east. See the video.
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