Who are the best players in the SANFL?
The SANFL is loaded with talent. But who are the state league’s best? Not one to shirk a contest, Warren Partland has had a crack and kicks things off today with the players ranked 50 to 11.
Glenelg
Is this the year of the Tiger?
Glenelg fans have had to endure an impatient for finals action, but is this the year of the Tigers? Our SANFL writers make their predictions for season 2019.
Tigers to ride wave of expectation
Glenelg has not played in the SANFL finals since 2011, but there is growing expectation at the club following a stunning finish to last season and the signing of gun recruits.
SANFL clubs make stand against mid-season draft
The AFL’s decision to introduce a mid-season draft has concerned SANFL clubs — particularly in the wake of season-ending Round 1 injuries — and they have been unified in their response.
Thring primed for Roosters’ next ‘great challenge’
North Adelaide’s defence of its SANFL flag has been made that much harder by a two-game penalty, but captain Max Thring is positive the club can meet the challenge. Meet this year’s skippers.
The young guns and draft hopefuls to watch in 2019
Last year much of the talk about SA’s under-18 squad surrounded Jack Lukosius and Izak Rankine. They are now in the AFL but SA coach Tony Bamford says there is plenty of talent in this year’s program and some names to watch.
Redlegs smash Bloods, Sturt wins without goal scored
Norwood continued its unbeaten run and Sturt claimed its first win of 2019 without registering a goal. All that plus more in Messenger Community News’ wrap of the SANFLW round five.
Roosters will need new miracle as SANFL looks to ride wave
Last year’s SANFL finals series was loaded with high-class entertainment, and a fair bit of controversy. Will North Adelaide be able to repeat its premiership feat as it starts 2019 two games behind the pack?
Panthers beat Roosters by one point with last kick
A one-point thriller decided just before the siren, a team kept goalless and Crows AFLW players making an impact – all in our wrap up of the SANFLW’s round four.
Bulldogs break through for maiden victory
Central District finally broke through for an emotional win in the Dogs’ debut season, while Glenelg and Norwood continued their unbeaten starts in round three of SANFLW.
Dropped Perkins responds with three goals
Crows fan favourite Sarah Perkins stakes her claim for an AFLW recall, the individual game goalkicking record gets broken and Norwood topples the reigning premier – all in the SANFLW’s round two wrap.
Tigers slowly turning the tide
A third consecutive profit has Glenelg Football Club on the road to recovery – three years after fighting for survival when it was $3.2 million in debt.
Tigers forward roars into form in SANFLW
Lucy Bellinger’s fondest childhood memories involve kicking a footy at the local park with her dad. More than two decades after developing a love for the game, she is starring for Glenelg – and is the SANFLW’s Player of the Week for round one.
Slow start for SANFLW newcomers
The reigning premiers reigned supreme, two newcomers had tough initiations and other clubs staked their claim as the SANFLW returned on Friday night. See all the results and video highlights.
Gregson won’t let frustrating foot keep him down
“It’s been a sh*t of a thing” is the blunt response Cory Gregson has about the foot injury that derailed his AFL career. Now the former Geelong Cat is eyeing a round one return at Glenelg.
Female footy booming ahead of third SANFLW season
SANFLW captains are embracing being role models ahead of the start of the new season as female footy participation numbers in SA skyrocket.
The SANFL rival who saved Alan Stringer’s life
He was the on-field football enforcer who seemed indestructible. But more than three decades after playing a key role in Glenelg Football Club winning back-to-back SANFL premierships, Alan Stringer has revealed how his life was saved by an old adversary.
Every SANFL club’s off-season graded
More than 160 players have arrived at or departed from SANFL clubs since North Adelaide stormed to a flag in September. But which club has recruited the best during the off-season?
SANFL ins and outs: Panthers’ big play to replace Brooksby
South Adelaide has been busy in the off-season and is confident it will not only overcome the loss of Keegan Brooksby, but will put a superior team on the paddock this season. See the list changes at the Panthers and every other SANFL club here.
Brakes put on SANFL’s Fast Footy
THE SANFL labelled the inaugural Fast Footy pre-season tournament a huge success, but has called off plans to repeat the exercise in February due to a lack of venue.
Why Glenelg fans should be excited about 2019
Long-suffering Glenelg fans were given a reason to be positive about their club’s future with a sixth-placed finish in 2018. And there are reasons to hope for continued improvement next season.
The day the AFL dream ends
As an AFL player on the outer of West Coast’s premiership winning side, the day that every player dreads had come for Luke Partington.
Trio of AFL talents arrive in SANFL
A former Glenelg midfielder has spurned the chance to return to the Bay in favour of a move to an SANFL rival as three clubs land delisted AFL players.
Ruckmen top of SANFL sides’ wishlists
Four SANFL clubs will enter next season without their first-choice big man from this year following a pillaging of the league’s ruck stocks at the AFL drafts. What is your club’s biggest recruiting need?
Angwin’s Crows regrets: I was young and dumb
Laurence Angwin has opened up about his time at the Crows, saying his biggest regret from his turbulent 13 months there was being too immature to accept the club’s help.
Eagles do it easy at the Bay
EXECUTION matters and Glenelg was taken to school in the art of it by Woodville-West Torrens on Saturday as the Eagles won at Glenelg Oval.
Midfield headaches: Our mid-season SANFL team of the year
THE abundance of on-ball talent in the SANFL makes life tough naming a mid-season team of the year. Warren Partland has had a crack. See his selections and tell us who was lucky, unlucky and who you think will win this year’s Magarey Medal in our poll.
Motlop, White back to give Tigers bite
GLENELG has regained some experience for the battle against Woodville-West Torrens, hoping to end an 11-game losing streak to the Eagles. See all the teams for this weekend’s Round 12 split-round games here.
Road to the draft: Where to rank Rankine?
AFL talent ambassador Kevin Sheehan says he cannot wait for the day South Australian excitement machine Izak Rankine puts together a “complete’’ game of football.
Monday Recovery: Port alive in race for top five
PORT Adelaide poised to pounce on a top five spot, Sturt’s attack has the Blues without Kory Beard and Norwood being driven by an AFL influence. This and more in the Round 11 Monday Recovery.
Legs conquer Tigers to extend win streak
NORWOOD continued its push for top spot on the SANFL ladder when it beat Glenelg for a sixth successive win.
Legs big boost for Tiger hunt
NORWOOD has received a massive boost for the clash against Glenelg with the return of an important member of the midfield. See all the teams for Round 11 here.
SANFL bench set to grow for next season
THE SANFL is to consider changing the size of the bench and will meet with the clubs at the end of the season. Live blog with Warren Partland at 12.30pm on Thursday
Tuesday Recovery: Lessons for gun Rankine
THE top five have opened up a gap, West Adelaide young gun Izak Rankine’s discipline is being questioned, Norwood storms back and James Gowans is no longer leading from the front. It has been another big weekend of SANFL action.
High-flying Roosters show they can do it the hard way
NORTH Adelaide coach Josh Carr hailed his team’s resilience after it held off a strong challenge from a desperate Glenelg to move back to the top of the SANFL ladder.
Good Thring: Roosters skipper tons up after long wait
NORTH Adelaide skipper Max Thring, thriving in his first season leading the club, will reach a milestone in the battle against Glenelg at the Bay.
Bloods regain big names for Legs test
VETERAN Jason Porplyzia heads a raft of big names included in the West Adelaide squad to face Norwood in the SANFL. See all the Round 10 teams here.
Monday Recovery: Scouts eye off Sturt talent, Bays’ Hall grows
TWO more players have joined the Glenelg Hall of Fame, the Bloods pump out more depth and the young Sturt talent attracting plenty of attention as we wrap up Round 9 of the SANFL.
Cool hand Luke to steer SA
HE is the Rostrevor College head prefect who almost single-handedly willed his team to victory against archrival Sacred Heart last month. Now he is captaining the SA under-18 team.
Time for SANFL clubs to kick goals off field
AFL reserves teams are not dominating the SANFL. But are the ‘traditional’ state league clubs seeing opportunity to strengthen their fan bases before a national AFL reserves competition begins?
Monday Recovery: North hit high notes, Norwood’s brotherly love
THE Roosters back crowing at the top of the tree, Redlegs looking the goods, Eagles lose Petrenko again and the Panthers’ forward line problem as we reflect on Round Eight in our Monday Recovery.
Ten-goal onslaught propels Sturt to big win
A TEN-GOAL onslaught during the middle two quarters of the game propelled Sturt to a 44-point victory over Glenelg at Unley Oval yesterday.
Tigers mourn Keith Pattinson
GLENELG is mourning the death of former South Australian rover Keith Pattinson.
Legs regain skipper for Dogs test
NORWOOD captain Jace Bode will return to the Redlegs’ defence to face Central District at The Parade, while the side will be boosted by the presence of Brad McKenzie.
Helping Tigers roar once more
GLENELG sharpshooter Josh Scott says a reinvigorated forward line and a shift in culture under new coach Mark Stone can fire the Tigers back to the SANFL finals after a seven-year absence.
Panther stands tall, Magpies reserves bleed
KEEGAN Brooksby stands tall for South Adelaide, Port reserves’ nightmare week, and AFL clubs holding up the ladder in the SANFL as we reflect on Round Seven in our Monday Recovery.
Tigers’ tackling frenzy proves decisive
AN 11-goal second-half blitz has given Glenelg a crucial win over Adelaide to kickstart its spluttering season.
Petrenko returns to Eagles nest after playing house
WOODVILLE-West Torrens midfielder Jared Petrenko will make his season debut when he plays in the reserves battle against Norwood at Woodville Oval on Saturday.
Black Swans’ strength on show against Croweaters
THE WAFL responded to a final quarter challenge from the SANFL to claim state bragging rights with a terrific 26-point victory at Adelaide Oval.
Sturt skipper earns SANFL captaincy honour
STURT captain Zane Kirkwood will once again lead the SANFL side when it takes on the WAFL at Adelaide Oval on Saturday following a player vote. See the final teams here.
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