An incredible era at Central District is to come to an end after seven-times premiership coach Roy Laird’s decision to stand down. We reveal why he will be so sorely missed at Elizabeth — and across the SANFL.
Matthew Broadbent, granted leave last month to focus on his mental health, will return to action for Port Adelaide in a Power-filled state league side while Norwood also set to regain some big names. See all the ins and outs here.
After 17 years and seven premierships, Central District coach Roy Laird has announced to his players he will be drawing the curtains on his decorated career at the club.
How did Tom Rockliff’s incredible 57 disposals for Port Adelaide on Saturday measure up against a legendary haul from Darel Hart? Plus Eagles go big at The Parade and Glenelg coach leaving no stone unturned. These and more in this week’s SANFL wrap.
SEEING AAMI Stadium bathed in a sea of red, white and blue in September will forever stick in the minds Central District’s Roy Laird and Paul Thomas.
THE Bulldogs will enter an elimination final against the Roosters with a full head of steam after kicking 10 goals in the final term against Sturt.
FOR those footy fans whose attention is only drawn to the SANFL once the Crows’ season finishes, it’s no surprise to see Central District in the thick of finals.
ROY Laird has ended speculation about his future and committed to coaching Central District next year.
CENTRAL District is still in the hunt for a top three spot after conquering Glenelg by 63 points at Elizabeth Oval.
The SANFL crown is Norwood’s to lose.
CENTRAL District coach Roy Laird says the club is encouraging but not pressuring talented teenager Josh Glenn to attend October’s AFL draft screening.
CENTRAL District’s premiership claims will be put to the test when it takes on Norwood at The Parade on Saturday.
THERE is a smell of finals in the air again at Central District after a 30-point win over West Adelaide on Saturday.
KEY forward Alan Obst’s name will be the focus of discussion at the Central District selection table this week ahead of Saturday’s clash with West Adelaide.
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