Clock ticking for South’s Big Ben
South Adelaide’s Ben Heaslip knows the exact moment which has sparked the Panthers’ quest to end their SANFL premiership drought. SEE YOUR FINALS TEAMS HERE
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Dogs confirm Andrews sacking
Central District has sacked coach Jeff Andrews after just one season into his three-year deal at Elizabeth, but the Bulldogs have denied favourite son Paul Thomas has taken over the role.
Plans unveiled for Unley Oval community hub
A new community hub and a revamp of the Oatey Stand are part of the next stage to upgrade the home of the Double Blues – the second major upgrade in three years. See the new plans.
Another Schott for Tiger Tom
Glenelg’s Tom Schott has proved a lot of people wrong after being told his career had an ‘80 per cent chance’ of being over in 2019. SEE YOUR ROUND 14 TEAMS HERE
Eagles’ Wehr shows league fight
After 48 reserves games, Jacob Wehr was questioning his SANFL future, then new coach Jade Sheedy came to Oval Avenue, and the rest is history. SEE YOUR ROUND 13 TEAMS HERE
SANFL finals set for Adelaide Oval
Adelaide Oval is set to host the 2020 SANFL finals series after months of speculation the major round was heading to surburban grounds. SEE YOUR ROUND 12 TEAMS HERE
Panthers, Roosters in last round fight
SANFL finals aspirants South Adelaide and North Adelaide are on a last round collision course after Thursday’s fixture release. SEE YOUR ROUND 11 TEAMS HERE
To hell and back on the field
Rulla Kelly-Mansell’s journey over the past 18 months has included recovering from cancer, overcoming a serious back injury and living with the fear his mum might be left wheelchair-bound. YOUR ROUND 10 SANFL TEAMS HERE
Wigg’s ready to Crow again
After injuries ruined his AFL career, North Adelaide’s Harrison Wigg is fit again and ready to show he still has what it takes to play in the big time. YOUR ROUND 9 TEAMS HERE
Revealed: 2020 Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year
The 2020 Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year has been announced — one club dominates the side with seven players named. Check out who made the cut from your club.
Rivals can’t keep up with Jones boy
Eagles young gun Lachlan Jones has modelled his defensive game on two Port Adelaide stars, and next year the academy prospect could be their teammate. YOUR ROUND 8 TEAMS HERE
Top 25 SANFL players for 2020 – so far
Woodville-West Torrens are flying in the 2020 premiership race and Jack Hayes is one of the main reasons the Eagles are back in flag contention. SEE THE SANFL TOP 25 PLAYERS HERE
Highmore’s leaps and bounds in defence
South Adelaide tall defender Tom Highmore is literally making his mark at the Panthers in 2020 after being recruited to Noarlunga from Canberra. SEE THE ROUND 7 TEAMS
Kangas duo reunited as Redlegs ‘locker buddies’
After nearly half a decade, the wait was over for former North Melbourne AFL pair Ryan Bastinac and Brad McKenzie, who have teamed up again at Norwood. ROUND 6 TEAMS HERE
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
Eagles’ Rowe has learnt to rock
Woodville-West Torrens young gun James Rowe loves a good goal celebration, and so far during the 2020 SANFL season he has had every reason to smile. ROUND 5 TEAMS HERE
The turnaround of two teams now on flag path
Roosters, Eagles hit the ground running in 2020, a touching tribute to the Virgin family, and a mature-age Blood shines on debut are among the five things we learnt in Round 3.
Champion Magarey Medallist Mark Naley loses long cancer fight
One of South Australian football’s most dynamic players, Mark Naley, has died aged 59 after a long battle with illness. Tributes have poured in for the former South Adelaide and Carlton star who was ‘hard as Nales’.
The 10 hottest SANFL draft prospects — and where to see them
With the SANFL kicking off this weekend, South Australia’s most-talented teenagers will finally get to show AFL recruiters what they’ve got. Here are the state’s top prospects and where they will be playing in Round 1.
Brothers debut for Crows, Sturt a day apart
As the brother of an Adelaide Crows player, cousin of a Gold Coast Suns recruit and part of a growing list of raw talent from a remote WA town, Ash Johnson is ready to make his mark with Sturt.
SANFL double-headers to get a crowd of 5000
Get excited, SANFL fans – the season is about to start and the Round 1 double-headers at Adelaide Oval on Saturday and Sunday can have a crowd of up to 5000 people.
Raring to go for SANFL 2020 season
The AFL returned last week and on Saturday, June 27, it will be the SANFL’s turn. And North Adelaide football couple Harrison Wigg and Erin Sundstrom can’t wait. Read our full 2020 season preview.
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.
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.
Legs conquer Double Blues to stay alive in title race
Norwood coach Jarrod Cotton has backed his side to do more damage in the SANFL finals after taking care of business against Sturt in the elimination final on Saturday.
Graham’s still got the Blues
He’s one of the people behind the scenes that make the Sturt Football Club tick and not many can claim to have seen as much as Graham Mason in the last 20 years at the Double Blues.
New twist on one of SANFL’s most controversial calls
The 1978 grand final is among the most talked about in SANFL history. Ahead of Saturday’s Sturt v Norwood elimination final, Double Blues champion Colin Casey reveals his different take on the Phil Gallagher controversy in the final moments.
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.
From ‘Pooch’ to top dog in the air
Josh Patullo says “no one would have batted an eyelid” had he been dropped after a tough start to his Sturt career. But now the man known as “Pooch” is leading the SANFL in a key stat.
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.
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
Patullo’s four inspires Sturt victory
A bag of four from Josh Patullo, who received stitches after a nasty head knock, has inspired Sturt to a 12-point victory over Glenelg.
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: Pembroke, Unley High
Which Adelaide school has produced the best footballers? Sports reporter Matt Turner has again pored over statistics to pick eight more schools’ greatest 22s. First are Pembroke and Unley High.
Round 17 teams: Panthers still in hunt for fifth spot
South Adelaide needs plenty to go its way, but it is still alive in the race for a spot in the finals and a chance to extend retiring veteran Brad Crabb’s career. See all the Round 17 teams here.
Monday Recovery: How AFL will impact SANFL finals
Showdown between AFL clubs looms for SANFL finals, Norwood coach Jarrod Cotton annoyed with draw and son of gun kicks goal on siren to win reserves thriller. We wrap up another big weekend of state league action in Monday Recovery.
Legs crush Double Blues to make statement
Norwood has turned up the heat with the finals looming, taking care of business against Sturt in style with an emphatic victory.
Legs’ back to scene of 13-goal final-quarter feast
Ahead of Sunday’s Unley Oval clash between Sturt and Norwood, Warren Partland looks back on the Redlegs’ memorable final-term blitz at the same venue last season.
Round 16 teams: Redlegs captain back, Eagles gun out
Norwood has made some significant changes at the selection table for the clash against Sturt at Unley Oval on Sunday. See all the teams from the second round of the split Round 16 here.
Ex-Eagle, amateur league star invited to draft combine
Glenelg midfielder and former West Coast Eagle Luke Partington is one of 21 SA players invited to test in front of AFL scouts at the state draft combine later this year.
Sturt announce new women’s coach for 2020
Sturt is no longer searching for a women’s senior coach, having named a replacement for Danijel Herbut this week.
Dogs look at full-time Laird successor as finals draw revealed
Central District has not had a full-time coach for 18 years, but that could chance when the Bulldogs announce the replacement for Roy Laird. Plus, the SANFL unveils its fixture for Round 18 and finals.
Colquhoun having a ball in Sturt’s midfield
Sturt’s Sam Colquhoun has relished the chance to get more time on the ball and he continues to rack up big numbers as he earns our SANFL Player of the Week gong.
Evans’ six-goal bag seals win
Mark Evans’ six goals ensured his namesake, 150-gamer Fraser Evans, enjoyed a milestone to remember at Woodville Oval.
Teams: Blue moon as Betts to take on Tigers
Adelaide’s side will have a very Carlton flavour when it fronts Glenelg at the Bay on Saturday after the Crows lost patience with big-name forward Eddie Betts. See all the teams for Round 15.
More 19th man drama for SANFL as Sturt fined
Sturt not happy with fine for 19th man, setback for Eagles and Tigers make another statement. Another big week of state league action wrapped up in this week’s Monday Recovery.
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