‘Huge honour’ with Bruce’s SANFL childhood dream in grasp
The legendary broadcaster grew up dreaming of running onto the Oval on SANFL grand final day.
The legendary broadcaster grew up dreaming of running onto the Oval on SANFL grand final day.
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.
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.
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.
The SANFL women’s competition has been postponed until at least May 31 and the under 16s cancelled on the back of the league’s decision to delay the start of the men’s season amid coronavirus fears.
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.
Teams playing without a crowd amid coronavirus fears, a grand final rematch, a club making history and the season’s first draw. The weekend’s round of SANFLW had it all.
June Roache created history as the first female on the SA Football Commission and she is among seven nominations for the Commission election.
Krissie Steen and Rick Watts led the Panthers to the 2018 SANFLW flag as senior and assistant coach, respectively. But they are now preparing for battle, with Watts at the helm of South and Steen coaching North Adelaide.
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.
North Adelaide set the tone for the season ahead with a 54-point thumping, while a last-minute goal stole a one-point win for Norwood in an action-packed round two of SANFLW.
Sturt champion Zane Kirkwood led the club to two premierships, but the Double Blues will attack this season with a new captain after the midfielder stood down from the job.
A potential No.1 draft pick, comeback kids and a mature-age recruit – we’ve picked out an emerging player at each SANFL club who could be set for a breakout season in 2020.
New North Adelaide coach Krissie Steen was pleased with her side’s round one victory over Glenelg.
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