Coaches vent frustration over great draft unknown
The mid-season AFL draft was met with anger from state league clubs, now it has become a huge frustration for coaches who are being forced to build contingency plans should they lose a player.
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Straight-shooting SA regains state bragging rights
The SANFL state side has overcome a slow start and nervous final quarter to snap a two-game losing streak against WA and score its first win in Perth since 2003 to reclaim the title of premier state league.
Panthers one win away from back-to-back flags
South Adelaide is one win away from winning back-to-back SANFLW flags after beating Norwood, while North Adelaide put an end to Glenelg’s inaugural finals berth. Here is Messenger Community News’ wrap of the two semi-finals.
Why SA and WA will continue to back state football
The relevance of battles between the SANFL and WAFL has been discussed on the eve of the Perth game, but the two leagues are strong in their opinion that players still value its importance.
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Second flag worth sacrifice: Zorzi
HIS old legs were cramping and the heat was getting to him but Brett Zorzi had one final gutsy performance left in him to win the Jack Oatey Medal.
Dalwoods’ grand final dilemma
IT’S probably a good thing Will Dalwood’s father Grant is overseas and will miss his son’s first SANFL grand final on Sunday.
Redlegs prepare to replace Bassett
NORWOOD has a contingency plan it intends to move on as soon as Monday as it sweats on whether coach Nathan Bassett lands a job in the AFL.
SANFL Grand Final ‘won’t be easy’
ANALYSIS: Norwood will go back to back in the SANFL Grand Final against North Adelaide but it won’t be as easy as last year.
Redleg could have been a Rooster
IF the cards had fallen differently for ruckman Sam Baulderstone, he could have been in a North Adelaide jumper for Sunday’s grand final.
The Aish dynasty rolls on
JUST in case Jesse and James Aish aren’t listening when their dads reminisce about the glory days, they can always watch them on DVD.
Jace hopes to net a double with Nat
IT’S payback time for Nat von Bertouch as fiance Jace Bode prepares for the SANFL Grand Final between Norwood and North Adelaide.
Lauren’s last hurrah for Legs at AAMI
LAUREN Pascoe will line-up for her 12th SANFL Grand Final on Sunday and, just like AAMI stadium, it will probably be her last.
Young stars fly home for big game
NORWOOD’S James Aish and North Adelaide’s Nathan Gordon returned from the AFL draft camp to train with their teams on Wednesday night.
Different paths for grand rivals
NORWOOD coach Nathan Bassett believes his team has taken the best path to Sunday’s SANFL Grand Final against North Adelaide.
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