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.
Country
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.
Back in the game: Fans allowed to return for sport
Strict rules will be in place for Showdown 50 fans – with only a set number allowed in – as thousands of spectators return to community sport this weekend.
Every footy league’s plans to finish 2021 season revealed
The majority of SA’s community football leagues will return to the field this Saturday. Find out how each plans to finish the 2021 season.
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All the senior coaching jobs up for grabs in local footy
Many suburban and country football clubs are already searching for new coaches for 2021 as their shortened 2020 campaigns come to an end. Here are all the vacancies, all in one place.
Why country powerhouse keeps on winning flags
They say success breeds success and – after six premierships in 10 years – this dominant country club can lay claim to being Port Lincoln football royalty.
Who wins the battle of Gawler?
Two fierce rivals will do battle for the Barossa, Light & Gawler A-grade crown. Who will come out on top?
Crows legend signs as Donnybrooks coach
Willaston Football Club has announced a former SANFL and Adelaide Crows legend as its senior coach for 2021.
COVID restrictions lock footy fans out of grand final
Thousands of Port Lincoln footy fans will be forced to watch this weekend’s grand final from home after tickets sold out in hours to the COVID-restricted event.
Ranked: The Southern Football League’s top 10 players
The Southern Football League’s top two sides will clash in the grand final this Saturday – but who are the best players in the SFL? We’ve tackled that tough question and named the top 10 from 2020.
Magpies eye three-peat after earning grand final berth
Ex-SANFL stars are ready for HFL grand final as Hahndorf aims for three-peat, while Lobethal looks to win its first flag since 2002. Read the coaches’ last words in our preview here.
Local footy top goalkicker’s secret to success
He doesn’t train with his team but this Hope Valley spearhead has kicked more goals than any other player in the Adelaide Footy League this season. Now, a grand final is on the cards.
Ex-SANFL star leading the way for Marble Range
Marble Range coach Boyd West believes the Magpies have every chance of taking out this year’s Port Lincoln Football League flag, led by their star and recently crowned Mail Medallist.
SHOCK: Hills footy team loses for first time in 871 days
The two-time reigning HFL premiers had not lost a game since 2018 but the Magpies were stunned by the Tigers in the semi-final on Saturday. READ about the upset in our finals match wraps.
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