Virgin defends Tigers in attack on Crows
Michael Virgin has regained the passion for the game with Glenelg and he admits he plays on the edge to keep his spot as he prepares for Sunday’s preliminary final against Adelaide.
SANFL
Should SANFL finals move to the ‘burbs?
When Adelaide Oval is packed, the atmosphere is incredible. But when there are only 11,000 there? Well … it feels like a ghost town, as Nat von Bertouch observes.
New chapter in Merv’s brilliant career
With the launch of his first book, Playing with the Field, Richmond premiership star and former Sturt coach Merv Keane has revealed another of his many talents, writes Graham Cornes.
Tigers sweat on Curran and McBean
Glenelg has named a talented duo, both under an injury cloud, on the bench for the SANFL preliminary final against Adelaide. See the teams.
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Battersby has the Blues
STURT midfielder James Battersby has taken his game to another level this season with his leadership, according to coach Marty Mattner, and has had an enormous influence at the Double Blues.
Medal winner inspired by Walsh
NEWLY-crowned Magarey Medallist Mitch Grigg says the memory of late Crows coach Phil Walsh has inspired him to reach new heights this SANFL season.
Micky O grateful for his SA start
HE may never have played a league game for Central District, but Michael O’Loughlin says he owes much of his glittering AFL career to the grounding he received in SA football.
Greats show worth both on and off the field
HALL of Famer Stephen Kernahan last week noted SA football’s giants in guiding the game through turbulent times at club level have been Bob McLean, Wally Miller – and John Condon.
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.
Honesty key to Eagles’ response
Woodville-West Torrens coach Michael Godden and his players hope honest chat after poor second semi-final effort will spark a response against Sturt in the SANFL preliminary final.
Palmer’s footy story now complete
LOYAL South Adelaide great Stuart Palmer calls his rise to the SA Football Hall of Fame as the “last chapter in the novel”.
Port cheer squad stirs Eagles’ nest
Just a month after irritating Adelaide fans with its banner, the Port Adelaide cheer squad is at it again with reference to the Woodville-West Torrens merger before the second semi-final on Sunday.
Holman hot tip as SANFL’s top Dog
HIGH-quality Central District midfielder Nick Holman and Norwood gun Mitch Grigg are among the top hopes for the Magarey Medal when the count in held at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday night.
SA football’s great night of reflection
SA football has its night of nights at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday — and there will be much chatter at the tables about the game’s future
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