Meet the players to watch this SANFLW season
New players, new coaches – this coming SANFLW season is shaping up to be an intriguing one. Meet the players to watch from your local club when the competition starts next month.
Glenelg
Four SANFL clubs set to name new skippers
At least four SANFL clubs will have new captains this season – but who is set to replace the departing leaders? There are some worthy candidates at each club.
Premiership defender quits Glenelg
Glenelg has lost a raft of players from its grand final winning side, and now another key member of its drought-breaking premiership – defender Aaron Joseph – has left the club.
Stone takes charge of state team
Mark Stone showed his coaching ability when he took Glenelg to its first flag in 33 years. Now, he will lead the SANFL side for its match against Western Australia next season.
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Croweater best in 2017 draft, says Buckenara
CROWEATER Darcy Fogarty has been rated the best player in this year’s AFL draft by list expert Gary Buckenara.
From grade cricket bowler to the Bombers as a rookie
LUKE Lavender has not played a football game since 2014 and was a lanky seam bowler for Adelaide Cricket Club until September last year. Now he’s an Essendon rookie.
Grigg’s return to Norwood has its rewards
NORWOOD onballer Mitch Grigg’s outstanding return to The Parade this season has been rewarded with a Magarey Medal triumph.
Port Adelaide has the starpower to win finals, says Wakelin
PORT Adelaide’s band of gamebreakers can become September heroes and lead the club to a shock flag, according to premiership defender Darryl Wakelin.
Nine years of injury torment ends for Dustin
West Adelaide’s Dustin Head will realise his football dream when he makes his league debut against Glenelg on Saturday, nine years after joining the club and following 14 knee operations.
Tigers’ finals hopes hanging in the balance
GLENELG has blown a golden opportunity to all but seal its first SANFL finals appearance since 2011 after falling to a shock 16-pont loss to struggling North Adelaide at the Bay.
Setback for SA’s No.1 draft hope
TOP SA draft prospect Darcy Fogarty’s season has ended early after knee surgery, casting doubt over his No. 1 draft hopes.
Double Blues tame Tigers at Unley
STURT have done their chances of securing a top two spot no harm after a convincing 49-point win against Glenelg on Saturday at Peter Motley Oval.
Onball star ignites much-needed Dogs victory
Central District is still a remote chance of qualifying for the SANFL finals, but star midfielder Chris Jansen said the players are realistic and fully aware it is a tough climb to the top five on the ladder.
Handshake keeps Laird top Dog for 16th year
Seven-times premiership coach Roy Laird will be in charge of Central District for a 16th season after confirming his intention to continue in the job next season.
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