Ranked: Top 25 Great Southern Football League players of the 21st Century
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SA Local Footy
‘Looking really good’: Bombers set to fly again under new coach
The new coach of a club recently relegated from the Adelaide Footy League’s top division believes his side can change its fortunes and build for long term success in season 2025.
‘Love the local footy scene’: Ex-AFL defender picks suburban home
A suburban footy power has won the race for an ex-AFL player, who featured in 19 games last season. He reveals why he signed and what’s next.
Ranked: Top 25 Southern Football League players of the 21st Century
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Ranked: Top 25 Barossa Light and Gawler players of the 21st Century
There has been no shortage of talent in the Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association so we’ve ranked the best of the best. See our top 25 players of the past 25 years.
‘Couldn’t say no’: Former SANFL champion returns to hometown club
A former SANFL captain will play for his hometown local SA footy club in season 2025 after retiring from the League level as a 250-gamer.
Local SA footy track watch: Pre-season’s top performers
From new recruits to young guns and established stars, a number of local SA footy names have impressed in the pre-season so far. See our intel on the standouts ahead of season 2025.
Ranked: Top 40 Adelaide Footy League players of the 21st Century
The Adelaide Footy League has been stacked with top-end talent throughout the 21st Century so we’ve ranked the best of the bunch. See our top 40 players of the past 25 years.
Blockbusters galore: Download your 2025 SANFL fixture poster
The 2025 SANFL and SANFLW fixtures have been released and they are stacked with massive games. Download your poster of the full schedule.
‘No other option’: Local SA footy league makes AFL Gather Round call
One of SA’s top community footy competitions will play through AFL Gather Round, becoming the second local league so far to clash with the footy festival in 2025.
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.
Local SA footy league’s opening games to clash with AFL Gather Round
One of local SA footy’s top competitions has explained its controversial decision to open the 2025 season during AFL Gather Round amid some backlash.
‘Can’t wait’: SANFL premiership star joins local footy club
A dual SANFL premiership player has joined a local SA footy club for season 2025 after retiring from League level as a 200-gamer.
Burgoyne’s surprise move after Port AFL snub
After being overlooked for a father-son nomination by Port Adelaide, Rome Burgoyne – the son of premiership player Peter Burgoyne – has decided on his next football move.
SANFL’s biggest star poised for long-awaited AFL chance
The SANFL’s best player is on the cusp of a long-awaited AFL chance, with a Victorian club zeroing in on this year’s Magarey Medal winner Harry Boyd.
Dual premiership coach nabs top Norwood position
Norwood has turned to a dual SANFL premiership coach to replace Fremantle-bound Jade Rawlings, writes Andrew Capel.
The American dream: Former Glenelg star takes punt on NFL
Dual Glenelg SANFL premiership defender and former Sydney Swan Will Gould has quit football to chase his dream of playing in the NFL, writes Andrew Capel.
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.
Revealed: Local footy’s top 20 signings this off-season
From players fresh out of the AFL to an array of SANFL stars – we rank SA’s top 20 biggest off-season amateur and country footy signings. See who tops the list.
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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