Port Adelaide vice-captain Hamish Hartlett was scathing in his response to sanction for Billy Frampton and Aidyn Johnson, now he faces his own investigation from the SANFL as he recovers from surgery.
Port Adelaide has had a mixed night at SANFL tribunal as it sought to have two players’ suspensions overturned so they could play in next Sunday’s grand final.
Glenelg’s president has added more spice to a Port Adelaide duo’s SANFL tribunal hearing on Wednesday night, saying it’s “poor form” to question the Tigers’ captain’s medical report.
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FOOTY fan Delta Goodrem flew into town this week, but not to see the Crows or Port Adelaide play their AFL finals.
PORT Adelaide will contest its second SANFL grand final in the four years it has operated as the Power reserves after pushing aside the challenge of Woodville-West Torrens in the second semi-final at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.
STURT’s dream of back to back SANFL premierships is alive after surviving a brave Central District fight to claim a seven-point victory in the first semi-final at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.
THE SANFL’s leading midfielders are expected to dominate the Magarey Medal count with Norwood star Mitch Grigg and Central District onballer Nick Holman among the contenders.
Sturt forward Jake Sutcliffe has been forced out of the first semi-final against Central District, but the Double Blues have regained classy onballer Aidan Riley.
WOODVILLE-West Torrens’ Joe Sinor almost walked away from the club last year, only to give the SANFL one more shot and establish himself as a key component of the Eagles defence.
Woodville-West Torrens coach Michael Godden puts a priority emphasis on attack despite the club building an incredible defensive record over the past three years.
Central District captain Trent Goodrem has been an extremely loyal servant for the Bulldogs since being recruited from Sydney.
Sturt captain Zane Kirkwood has had another terrific season to head selection in the Team of the Year extended squad which will be trimmed to the placed 21 next week.
Sturt coach Marty Mattner is confident Aidan Riley will prove he had overcome a neck injury and strengthen the midfield for the SANFL first semi-final clash against Central District.
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