Landmark pay deal for women’s footy players
SA’s state league women’s footballers are finally poised to cash in on their immense talents, with a salary cap introduced for the SANFLW competition.
Port Adelaide
Draft shock as Patton overlooked
South Australia under-18 captain and all-Australian Will Patton has failed to find an AFL home in one of the draft’s biggest surprises.
How top SA draft prospect is working to prove doubters wrong
It’s been a “frustrating’’ year for South Adelaide excitement machine Jack Delean, who has battled a medical issue and one ongoing criticism. He opens up on his draft chances.
How South Australia’s greatest AFL talent factory shut down
Port Adelaide’s looming SANFL exit after 146 years has overshadowed the fact that the junior Magpies were long ago killed off and replaced as South Australia’s No.1 AFL Draft production line, writes SHANNON GILL.
Crows take early steps to land father-son gun
The Crows have made an early play to ensure they’re in the box seat to land a promising father-son prospect next year.
‘Mix of Gawn, Jackson, De Koning’: Is 206cm SA giant on Crows’ radar?
A giant, fast and agile South Australian ruckman who is rapidly rising up the draft boards says it would be a dream to play for the Adelaide Crows.
Player pay rise as pre-Covid SANFL salary cap levels return
SANFL players are set for a cash boost, with the league unveiling a three-year plan to return the salary cap to pre-Covid levels.
‘Almost Superman-like’: Port great Geof Motley honoured at Alberton
Football greats, including Craig Bradley and Nathan Buckley, have paid an emotional tribute to Port Adelaide great and “larger than life character” Geof Motley.
‘Greatly missed’: Tredders honours the late Geof Motley
“Confidante, adviser, mate” … Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea speaks about his special relationship with Geof Motley, after his passing at age 88.
Why the AFL is circling this SA gun – again
Cast adrift from the AFL four years ago, a Glenelg premiership defender is back on the radar of AFL clubs after a standout year in the SANFL, writes Andrew Capel.
Earning his stripes: Inside Brett Turner’s success and pain
Shockingly delisted from the AFL, Brett Turner returned to Glenelg – and even a fractured foot and ripped abdominal muscle couldn’t stop him helping the side win a SANFL premiership.
Glenelg captain retires after second SANFL premiership
Courageous Glenelg skipper Max Proud has called time on his career after leading the Tigers to their sixth SANFL premiership, beating Sturt in the grand final.
Double Blues: Sturt duo ready to light up SANFL grand final
They are Sturt’s Blues brothers and they are ready to make a big impact in Sunday’s SANFL grand final against the Tigers, writes Andrew Capel.
Why these Tigers are tied for life
Glenelg grand final combatants Max Proud, Archie Lovelock and Jonty Scharenberg have more in common than just being SANFL teammates, writes Andrew Capel.
Rivalry reignited: The day Sturt gave Glenelg a case of the Blues
Nearly 50 years since Glenelg and Sturt met in a SANFL grand final, the two clubs are poised to face off again. So what happened last time? We caught up with some of the players.
The master v apprentice: A tale of two SANFL GF coaches
Dual Sturt premiership coach Martin Mattner will lock horns with first-year Glenelg mentor Darren Reeves in the SANFL grand final, the pair taking vastly different paths.
The sliding doors moment that could come back to haunt Crows
James Mathews was on the verge of winning a spot on Adelaide’s AFL list three years ago. Now, with his new club Sturt, he is trying to deny the Crows a slice of SANFL history.
The meeting that made a Magarey Medallist
It was the meeting that hit Harry Grant “between the eyes” but paved the way for his shock and stunning Magarey Medal win, writes Andrew Capel.
Why the Magarey Medal count could leave the SANFL stunned
The 2023 SANFL Magarey Medal count on Monday night looms as one of the most even on record, with a host of chances, writes Andrew Capel.
SANFL high-flyer makes his mark on competition
Tigers high-flyer Lachie Hosie is ready for lift-off as Glenelg begins its SANFL finals campaign against the Crows at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, writes Andrew Capel.
Three clubs dominate the SANFL Team of the Year
The gap between the top three sides and the rest has been reflected in the 2023 The Advertiser SANFL Team of the Year. See the full side.
Gibbs’ ‘cheeky’ tribute as he hangs up boots
Former AFL star Bryce Gibbs has signed off his SANFL career with a tribute to his dad, a dual premiership defender dubbed “Mr Cool” in his playing days.
Changing of the Panther guard as star trio depart
Former AFL stars Bryce Gibbs and Matthew Broadbent and ex-captain Matt Rose will bid farewell to South Adelaide and the SANFL on Saturday.
SANFL Insider: Crows fire flag warning shot with miraculous win
SANFL writer Andrew Capel rounds up who’s hot, who’s not, player of year votes and all you need to know from an action-packed Round 17 of state league footy.
Norwood wins for Nick as Rooster flies in speccy contender
SANFL writer Andrew Capel rounds up who’s hot, who’s not, player of year votes and all you need to know from an action-packed Round 16 of state league footy.
Watch the replay: SA v WA state footy
State pride was on the line as the SANFL’s best players clashed with WA at Adelaide Oval. Relive all the action now in our full match replay video.
Live Saturday: Stars align as SA names state team
South Australia has named a star-studded team for its interstate clash with Western Australia, which will be live streamed here on Saturday. See the players to watch.
Watch state footy clash live: Tigers’ triple threat to lead SA
A trio of Glenelg sharpshooters will lead the SA forward line in Saturday’s clash with WA. The only place to watch the action live is right here on advertiser.com.au.
Live Saturday: Key duo fit for SA v WA clash
A pair of key Croweaters has been declared fit for Saturday’s SA v WA state game. Catch all the action from the Adelaide Oval clash only in our live stream on advertiser.com.au.
Watch the replay: SANFL Showdown
Port and the Crows have squared off in a gripping SANFL Showdown and you can relive all the drama here in our match replay. Also catch up on the earlier North v West women’s clash.
Watch the replays: SANFL Anzac Round
The much-anticipated SANFL grand final rematch between Eagles and North Adelaide was tightly contested, as was the women’s match between Glenelg and South. See the replays here.
Watch replay: SANFLW – Glenelg v Sturt
Glenelg and Sturt fought out a thrilling draw in Saturday’s SANFLW clash at Adelaide Oval. Relive this match, plus men’s and under-18 action in our replays.
Five SANFL names to watch in 2021
A host of big names will call the SANFL home in 2021, headlined by Bryce Gibbs back in navy blue. Here’s five players set to ignite the state league.
Black and white stoush: Story behind Port’s prison-bar push
Did Port Adelaide sign a contract when it entered the AFL stopping it from wearing its prison-bar guernsey? Eddie McGuire says yes. Now two ex-Port bosses tell their side of 1990s history.
Magpies legend Ebert diagnosed with cancer
Port Adelaide Football Club legend Russell Ebert has been diagnosed with cancer after a routine check-up.
Son of ex-Crow headlines Port Adelaide SANFL signings
The son of a former Crows cult figure and an ex-Redleg headline Port Adelaide’s SANFL signings ahead of the 2021 season.
SANFL poised to rubber stamp Crows, Port return
The return of the Crows and Port Adelaide to the state league is about to become official.
Rawlings to coach Redlegs for next three years
Norwood has lured former AFL assistant coach Jade Rawlings to The Parade, signing the 148-game veteran to a three-year deal to replace Jarrod Cotton. ALL OFF-SEASON MOVES HERE
SANFL want Port, Crows for 2021
Port Adelaide Magpies and Adelaide Crows look set to return to the SANFL competition next season with chief executive Jake Parkinson saying the league wants to continue with both clubs’ existing arrangement which runs out at the end of 2028.
Five things: How Sheedy remodelled exciting Eagles
The Eagles, Panthers and Roosters are setting the pace in the SANFL but are the boys from Norwood not far away from joining them? A stunning performance from the Redlegs ruckman headlines five things which caught our eye in Round 5
SANFL grand final venue mystery
The SANFL could be forced to move its grand final from Adelaide Oval in October because of India’s cricket tour to Australia.
Could VFL players cross the border for the SANFL?
Eleventh-hour Sturt recruit Aidyn Johnson says he could not be the only player to jump from the VFL to Adelaide with the SANFL set to begin on June 27.
Why The Advertiser named Ebert as Port’s greatest player
When The Advertiser ranked the top 50 Port players, there was one clear name for number one – Russell Ebert. Here’s why.
Williams, Hodges, Evans: part one of Port’s top 10 revealed
Port Adelaide legend Fos Williams was captain/coach of six flags and won two best and fairests. But where does he rank among the club’s greatest ever players and who else is in the 6-10 group?
Happy to meet again: SANFL clubs to Port
Port Adelaide’s 150th celebrations have not gone to script in 2020 but its exit from the SANFL comp, because of AFL directives, may not be necessarily permanent. Read what rival SANFL clubs think about Port’s local predicament.
Port greats will miss Magpies: ‘It’s really upsetting’
May 12 was the day Port Adelaide Football Club turned 150. But celebrations soured as it was announced the Magpies would not play in the SANFL in 2020, disappointing two Hall of Famers.
150 and out: Magpies, Crows gone from SANFL in 2020
The AFL has barred players from competing in state leagues in 2020, meaning on its 150th anniversary, the Port Adelaide Football Club will not be represented in the SANFL along with the Crows.
‘He’s a modern-day great’: Gray among Port’s 15 greatest
Robbie Gray has been ranked just outside the top 10 by our panel that’s chosen Port Adelaide’s Greatest Players from its 150 years. There are also some famous older Port names in the 11-20 group.
Show your support and buy a membership
The SANFL’s chief executive is urging fans to become members to help their clubs survive, as part of a new series on advertiser.com.au called Support Our Clubs, aimed at helping getting sporting clubs back on their feet.
Premiership player’s plan to save Magpies from extinction
A Port Adelaide premiership great has a plan which he believes can keep Port Adelaide in the SANFL and help it remain viable.
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