Teary-eyed McAvaney’s touching tribute to Robran the ‘colossus’
An emotional Bruce McAvaney has lauded late, legendary South Australian footballer Barrie Robran, saying he’s the best player he ever saw, and had the most endearing humility.
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Premiership star’s shock comeback to help footy club in need
A dual Glenelg premiership defender has answered a SANFL club’s SOS call and is coming out of retirement, writes Andrew Capel.
Bradman-esque: Barrie Robran remembered as ‘simply the best’
South Australian football legend Barrie Robran has died, aged 77, and been remembered as the best Croweater footballer of all time, writes Andrew Capel.
The shocking true cost of playing SANFL
Most are putting their bodies on the line for a shockingly low pay rate in Australia’s best state league competition, a special report has revealed.
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The secret recipe for SANFL clubs producing AFL’s biggest stars
When it comes to producing AFL talent, the numbers show two SANFL clubs do it better than the others, writes Andrew Capel.
Super Sturt closes in on longstanding SANFL record
Unbeaten Sturt is on the verge of equalling a remarkable SANFL record that has stood for more than a century, writes Andrew Capel.
Last time this happened, AFL got Rankine and Rozee
A group of young South Australians are on the verge of making history just like some of the biggest names of this generation did, writes Andrew Capel.
Crows are the real deal – but can they go all the way in 2025?
Forget the heartbreaking loss to Hawthorn, Adelaide is the real deal this season and can enter its mid-season break knowing it is right in the premiership race, writes Andrew Capel.
History up for grabs as Crows heroes honoured
A decade after making a major move to honour every player who has represented the club in the AFL, the Crows are holding a rare auction for a cause close to their heart.
Local footy star cops whopping ban over dangerous tackle
The SANFL has sent a strong message to the Magarey Medallist and the rest of the league after a player hurt in a dangerous tackle was ruled out of this weekend’s game.
Twice?! Is history repeating for footy’s medical journeyman?
How far would you go to secure SA footy’s highest honour? This SANFL star can literally count the kilometres he’s racking up as he chases double dreams.
Top umpire blows whistle on SANFL’s biggest loudmouths
He started umpiring as a kid for pocket money – now, three decades later, Corey Bowen is poised to join one of the league’s most exclusive clubs, writes Andrew Capel.
SANFL coach ‘courageously’ walks away amid ‘personal challenges’
West Adelaide coach Adam Hartlett has been granted personal leave from the SANFL club to “prioritise his wellbeing’’, with the full support of the club.
Footy club’s huge game-changer for fallen AFL star
The former Crow and Magpie says his situation would be far worse were it not for the local SA club, writes Andrew Capel.
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