Bin the ‘rule everyone hates’ and pick the fix that makes sense
If the AFL thinks it’s taking the pressure off coaches and team doctors, it needs to think again, writes Andrew Capel.
SANFL
Joshing around: AFL needs more colourful characters like Rachele
Under-fire Crow Josh Rachele owned his moment and needs to be celebrated, not torn down, as Showdown 55 looms, writes Andrew Capel.
New details on Sam’s shocking pub fall and team’s frantic search
West Adelaide footy club has shed new light on what led to the discovery of seriously injured footballer Sam May, amid fears he could have been lying grievously hurt for hours.
SANFL’s young talent ready to rock the AFL draft pool
Some were spurned in their inaugural draft years, another was ruthlessly dumped from the AFL system. A host of exciting young SANFL players want a second chance in the draft.
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Listed: The best junior talent at every SANFL club
Football writer Andrew Capel profiles 40 emerging young guns in the local league with the potential to be drafted to the AFL.
Was soaring Soligo’s epic grab the best in the comp?
Jake Soligo’s high-flying heroics for Adelaide have this round’s mark of the week sewn up, according to SANFL writer Andrew Capel. See the video.
Sturt hits back over Unley Oval outrage
Sturt has defended the state of Unley Oval after a rival coach labelled the surface “not up to league standard’’. Here are all the big talking points from SANFL Round 13.
How this Tiger changed his stripes — and became a legend
In an AFL era where current SANFL players struggle for recognition, Glenelg’s triple Ken Farmer Medallist has defied the odds, writes Andrew Capel.
SANFL Insider: Crows fly as three on the ladder
Glenelg, Sturt and Adelaide have separated themselves from the pack at the top of the SANFL table. Here’s all you need to know ahead of Round 13.
SANFL Insider: Tigers make it a Perfect 10 as Redlegs get on a roll
Glenelg made it 10 wins on the trot, while an injury-hit South pulled off a stunning upset. Go inside a wild SANFL Round 11.
SANFL Insider: Tigers make flag statement, Redlegs break drought
Andrew Capel rounds up who’s hot, who’s not, player of year votes and all the inside info from a season-shaping Round 9 of the SANFL.
Top 20 rankings: SA’s best AFL Draft prospects for 2023
The national under-18 carnival is underway and AFL Draft boards across the country are taking shape. We profile and rank South Australia’s best prospects.
SANFL Insider: Premiers lose eight straight as Sturt stays unbeaten
SANFL writer Andrew Capel rounds up who’s hot, who’s not, player of year votes and all you need to know from a thrilling Round 8 of the state footy league.
SANFL clubs hoping to dodge mid-season draft bullet
Wednesday’s AFL mid-season rookie draft looks set to bypass the state competition, with only one or two local league players likely to be picked – and possibly none. Get the inside word.
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