Revealed: Top 20 players to watch at country champs
The best of the best will do battle this weekend at the SA Country Footy Championships, so we’ve named the top 20 players to watch during our exclusive live stream of the carnival.
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Nairne Bremer upsets second-ranked Lobethal in HFL
Lobethal claimed second spot but the Tigers’ player/coach was not impressed with his side’s attitude after being upset by the Rams in the final minor round. See the weekend’s Hills Football League wash up here.
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Blackwood face must-win clash to make HFL finals
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Mount Barker clinches win in nailbiting HFL clash
They were rocked by the loss of their ruckman at the opening bounce but Mount Barker held on to claim victory in round seven of the Hills Football League, while an ex-Sturt SANFL premiership star booted a staggering 12 of his team’s 19 goals.
Bulldogs beginning to ‘hit their straps’ in HFL
They were beaten in last year’s grand final but Onkaparinga Valley is building towards another shot at the flag decider after a statement win in the Hills Football League on Saturday.
Woods walk all over HFL rival for big win
Blackwood’s free-scoring power was on full display on Saturday as it made a statement with a 66-point win in the Hills Football League. Check out reports from the round five action.
‘I haven’t seen them play that good before’
Hahndorf was at its “absolute pinnacle”, according to a rival coach, as the Magpies handed out a 102-point belting to Lobethal in the Hills Football League on Saturday.
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