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.
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‘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.
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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.
Watch the replays: Sapsasa Country Footy Carnival day three
Winners have been crowned today on the third and final day of the Sapsasa Country Football Carnival – live streamed exclusively here. Watch all 20 day three replays.
Watch the replays: Sapsasa Country Footy Carnival day two
Keen regional footballers have returned to the ovals for day two of the Sapsasa Country Football Carnivals on Tuesday. Watch all 20 live stream replays here.
Watch the replays: Sapsasa Country Footy Carnival day one
Hundreds of young regional talents have converged on Adelaide for day one of the Sapsasa Country Football Carnival. Re-live the action with 20 live stream replays here.
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.
No thanks: Country footy clubs reject contentious proposal
Two SA country footy clubs have responded to a proposal recommending they leave their current leagues for a newly created competition in 2023.
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.
Country footy clubs consider jumping ship to new league
A plan to create a new country footy league in the South East and lure two clubs from rival competitions has been revealed – but not everyone is happy about it.
Revealed: Every SA player nominated for the AFL draft
Young guns, ex-AFL players, mature-age SANFL stars and even country footballers are among the 800+ nominees for the AFL draft. Here’s every footballer putting their name up.
102 years of history – but proud footy club now can’t field a team
A 102-year-old Riverland football club will spend 2022 on the sidelines and is facing an uncertain future just months after breaking a huge losing streak.
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