The SANFL players to watch this season
Who are the ones you should get excited about in the SANFL? With a season announcement not far away, we’ve looked at the players to watch this SANFL campaign.
Port Adelaide
Port’s 50 Greatest Players: Which Cornes ranks higher?
The Cornes brothers both feature in the next group of Port Adelaide’s 50 Greatest Players since 1870 – those ranked 21-30. But where do they sit? And which other players made the top 30?
Port’s 50 Greatest Players in 150 years ranked: 40-31
Four players from Port Adelaide’s AFL era feature in the latest instalment counting down the club’s 50 Greatest Players since 1870. There are also four ex-Port captains. See the interactive list.
Die-hard fans save pieces of Alberton Oval history
An iconic piece of Alberton Oval history was demolished this month but a Port Adelaide supporter has ensured it is not thrown away and instead kept for the club to display in the future.
Port’s 50 Greatest Players in 150 years ranked: 50-41
Last week an Advertiser panel, including four club greats, named Port Adelaide’s 150 Greatest Players since 1870. Now the panel is ranking the top 50. And the first 10 includes some huge names.
See the full list: Port Adelaide’s 150 Greatest Players
In Port Adelaide’s 150th year, we’ve unveiled the full list of the club’s Greatest 150 Players. See it here – from nearly forgotten heroes of the 1800s to modern-day Power superstars.
‘He can’t make it’: Inside 150 Greatest Players meetings
This week The Advertiser named its list of Port Adelaide’s 150 Greatest Players. Now, selection panellist Matt Turner reveals how players were picked, tough calls and who caused the most debate.
Ranked: The SANFL’s top 25 players for 2020
The SANFL’s 2020 playing lists are arguably as talented as any year in recent memory. Football writers Warren Partland and Patrick Keam have named their top 25 players in the league.
Magpies must be saved from extinction
Graham Cornes has enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Port Adelaide throughout his football life. But love them or hate them, an SANFL competition without the Magpies would be disastrous, he says.
Magpies’ future uncertain
Port Adelaide boss Keith Thomas has admitted the Magpies’ future in the SANFL is up in the air as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
How SANFL’s future changed in just two weeks
The SANFL was extremely well-placed financially before the coronavirus hit. Now, the league’s eight clubs face an uncertain, and changing, landscape, writes Warren Partland.
SANFL clubs must ‘cut to the bone’ to survive
Glenn Elliott was the mastermind behind the financial revival of North Adelaide and Glenelg football clubs, and says SANFL clubs will need to be ruthless in order to weather the COVID-19 crisis.
SANFL clubs facing nightmare financial challenges
SANFL clubs face a plenty of financial headaches after the season was delayed until May 31, but CEO Jake Parkinson said all the clubs were united in the fight.
Tale of two second-year players: Hamill, Woodcock eyeing spots
Crows half-back flanker Will Hamill and Port Adelaide small forward Boyd Woodcock impressed in Saturday’s under-23 Showdown. They are hopeful they can make AFL debuts in 2020.
SA Football Commission’s first female member seeks election
June Roache created history as the first female on the SA Football Commission and she is among seven nominations for the Commission election.
SANFL off-season analysis: Can Billy boost Roosters?
Former Hawks and Kangaroos speedster Billy Hartung is one of 19 ex-AFL players joining the SANFL this season. Find out why he’s here plus analysis of every SANFL club’s off-season.
Grandson of Central great in Port Academy
A grandson of a Central District great is set to be spending a lot of time at Alberton Oval this year after being named in Port Adelaide’s Aboriginal Academy.
Four SANFL clubs set to name new skippers
At least four SANFL clubs will have new captains this season – but who is set to replace the departing leaders? There are some worthy candidates at each club.
SANFL Team of the Decade
It has been an intriguing and changing SANFL over the past decade. The quality of the league has remained intact, and The Advertiser has selected the players who have had the most impact during that time.
Pre-season SANFL competition stopped in its tracks
It was labelled “Fast Footy” and the SANFL’s AFLX-style pre-season competition came quickly, went and appears unlikely to return after just one running.
Ex-Port star ‘feels lot better’ after cancer surgery
He is the six-time Port Adelaide premiership defender whose prostate cancer diagnosis shocked fans and former teammates. But Roger Delaney tells The Advertiser he is on the mend.
Historic Showdown double-header headlines SANFL fixture
History will be created in next year’s SANFL season when Adelaide and Port Adelaide meet in an SANFL/AFL double header at Adelaide Oval.
Laid-back Ladhams trying to shake casual tag, lead ruck
Why did Port Adelaide’s Peter Ladhams cut his dreadlocks? And how did missing his alarm spark a career-best 2019 season? He talks about trying to become a leading ruckman for the Power.
Daughter of Norm Smith Medallist sets her sights high
Lakeesha Pickett has already been on the dais after a grand final win with her father but now her footy career is about to blossom.
Friday night lights for SANFL season opener
The 2020 SANFL draw will be released on Monday, with Friday night action to kick off the season and double headers involving AFL and SANFL games at Adelaide Oval on the agenda.
Monday Recovery: Port stars cop ban, Fogarty free to play
Darcy Fogarty is free to take on Glenelg after being offered a fine for striking but Port stars in grave doubt for grand final, Crows kids on fire and reserves final decided by goal after siren in extra time. See the clutch kick and catch up on all the weekend action.
Lokan focused on Port flag, not ‘negative’ Showdown noise
Are we headed for the SANFL grand final Showdown? All Port Adelaide coach Matthew Lokan cares about is that Port will be there there and that the standard of footy remains high.
Port coach hails magic Frampton moment
An act of individual brilliance from AFL-listed forward Billy Frampton helped swing momentum in a gripping arm wrestle against Glenelg and put Port Adelaide within a game of a premiership and left the Tigers “shattered”.
Port books grand final berth with pulsating upset win
Port Adelaide will get a chance to play off for its first premiership since 1999 after upsetting minor premier Glenelg in a second semi-final thriller at Adelaide Oval and extend the Tigers’ winless record in finals to 3997 days.
Star duo tipped to fight out Magarey
The Magarey Medal has been dominated by midfielders and dual winner Joel Cross predicts an onballer will claim the award again on Monday night. See who he has tipped for this year’s medal and vote in our poll.
Motlop trapped behind enemy lines
Tiger Marlon Motlop can’t break free of the Port Adelaide influence at work as he prepares for the SANFL second semi-final and a spot in the big dance.
Magpies fly from country foes to major league friends
They may be traditional enemies in the Yorke Peninsula Football League but this trio is hoping to help Port Adelaide win its first SANFL flag since 1999.
Sutcliffe: Give me a second chance
Port’s AFL mid-season draft pick-up Cam Sutcliffe wants a chance to prove himself with a full pre-season as he prepares to captain the club’s SANFL side in Sunday’s semi-final.
The day Granger made his mark on Glenelg
There have been few more controversial SANFL finals than the 1982 preliminary when Port Adelaide’s David Granger ran amok against Glenelg. As the sides resume their rivalry in a semi-final on Sunday, we revisit the infamous clash.
Tigers back gun duo against Port
Glenelg is back in the finals after an eight-year absence and the Tigers will be at full strength on Sunday after taking a punt on a couple of guns.
Glenelg set to back classy pair for semi-final
Glenelg coach Mark Stone is expected to gamble with two players who have missed much of the season because of injury in its big second semi-final against old rival Port at Adelaide Oval.
Monday Recovery: Exodus at Sturt as stars hang up boots
Some of Sturt’s biggest stars pull the pin, an ill Andy Otten shines for Adelaide, Glenelg pulls out all stops ahead of Port semi-final battle and more as the race for the SANFL crown heats up.
Ladhams shows why Port is letting Ryder walk
Emerging ruckman Peter Ladhams has shown once again why Port Adelaide rates him so highly after playing a starring role in the Magpies’ SANFL qualifying final win.
Magpies silence Crows to keep double chance
Port Adelaide is through to the SANFL second semi-final to face minor premier Glenelg, while the Crows will face Norwood in the knockout first semi-final at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.
Magpies primed for premiership assault
Does Port Adelaide Magpies coach Matthew Lokan have an advantage over his Adelaide counterpart in the battle for SANFL glory?
SANFL teams: Mixed fortunes for Sturt, Port goes all in
Sturt regained a classy defender for the elimination final clash against Norwood, but lost a talented youngster because of injury while Port Adelaide names 18 AFL-listed players for its qualifying final against Adelaide. See all the league, reserves and U18 teams.
Injury forces Legs captain out of finals
Norwood will be without its injured captain for the finals, while Port Adelaide — whose management is already talking grand finals — and Adelaide have both lost talents to suspension ahead of their qualifying showdown.
Which Crows and Power players qualify for SANFL finals?
Port Adelaide and Adelaide won’t be able to use all their qualified AFL-listed players if they are all available for the SANFL qualifying final Showdown.
Monday Recovery: Clubs battle SANFL over concessions
Clubs frustrated with SANFL, draft shows its impact as Panthers narrowly miss finals, Liam McBean tops goalkicking and Roy Laird on song for final game. We wrap up all the latest from the SANFL in Monday Recovery
Legend Laird ends reign as Bulldogs coach
Roy Laird’s final game at the helm of Central District ended in a loss to Port Adelaide but the seven-times premiership coach ends his reign as a great.
SANFL teams: Tigers’ attack gains more firepower
Glenelg already has the top two goalkickers in the league, and it has regained another powerful forward option to face Sturt. See all the teams for the last round of the 2019 season here.
Monday Recovery: Legs pay price for upset loss
Norwood’s challenging road to finals, Roy Laird gets some satisfaction, it’s Crabb Week at the Panthers as they eye fifth spot and the young Blood and Dog turning heads. See video of this week’s highlights and more in this week’s Monday Recovery.
Greatest school teams: We rank the latest eight sides
Which Adelaide school has produced the best footballers? Sports reporter Matt Turner has pored over stats to pick eight more schools’ best 22s — now he has ranked the latest eight teams.
Magpies weather storm, lock in double chance
Port Adelaide has set up an SANFL showdown with Adelaide in the qualifying final after outlasting Sturt in an ugly scrap at Unley Oval.
Greatest school footy teams: Le Fevre High and Woodville High
Which Adelaide school has produced the best footballers? Sports reporter Matt Turner has pored over stats to pick eight more schools’ best 22s. Up next, Le Fevre High and Woodville High.
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