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.
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The best SANFL grand finals of the decade
From premiership droughts ending to the 19th man saga of 2018, we’ve ranked the SANFL grand finals of the decade.
Double Blue fighting for round one return
He suffered a double blow which might have been enough to crush most young footballers, but Sturt’s Tom Lewis has achieved a brilliant feat just seven months after a season-ending knee injury.
SA’s unlucky eight: Our most surprising draft snubs
There was good news for 11 SANFL players in the drafts, but many others missed out on getting selected. We list the local players who endured the most surprising snubs.
Sturt youngster hoping hard yards pays off
A Sturt rising star who recorded the second best time in the agility test at the state draft combine and is regarded as one of the best for defensive pressure hopes his hard work pays off on AFL draft day.
Mature-age SANFL players AFL recruiters are eyeing
A clever forward, a fleet-footed defender, a Magarey Medallist and the league’s contested-marking machine are among the SANFL prospects on recruiters’ lists ahead of next week’s draft.
The big rule change coming to the SANFL next season
The SANFL has broken with tradition and will make a key rule change to align with the AFL next season, with other changes to move closer to the national competition also set to be introduced.
SA’s next generation: 30 young footballers to watch
Sons of Crows and Power premiership players, a possible No.1 draft pick and two college footy stars are among a squad of 30 picked in the SA hub of the 2020 AFL Academy.
Not fair: Laird’s parting shot at SANFL over concessions
Recently retired Central District coach Roy Laird is passionate about the SANFL, but he is angry at the help being offered to the league’s two AFL clubs.
Season review: Glenelg toasts rise to glory
For more than three decades Glenelg hid from success, but the Tigers have bounced back with an emphatic statement on the SANFL. Warren Partland looks at what went right and wrong for every club and their key needs in his comprehensive season wrap.
Country coaching job for ex-Sturt champ
Defender Fraser Evans has earned two flags, a Jack Oatey Medal and represented the state. Now the Sturt champ has taken on a new challenge. Plus, two more premiership Redlegs leave the Parade.
Unpredictable journey leads Sturt junior back to Unley Oval
His career has been dictated by the blockbuster deal to get Patrick Dangerfield to Geelong and a serious knee injury, now a former Crow has chosen to return home to the Double Blues.
Injured or dropped? 1969 grand final ‘mystery’ revealed
Glenelg made headlines in 1969 when it brought VFL superstar Royce Hart in for the grand final. Fifty years on, Darrell Moss finally ends debate about if he was injured or dropped for Hart.
‘He’s come a fair way’: How Sturt legend steered Grundy to top
As Collingwood prepares to battle GWS for a spot in the AFL grand final, the man who signed star ruckman Brodie Grundy to Sturt’s junior development squad reveals his first impression of the basketball star who had yet to play a game of footy.
Revealed: Tigers dominate our Team of the Year
The state league’s best players have been recognised with selection in the 2019 The Advertiser/SANFL Team of The Year, with minor premier Glenelg dominating the side with five players, including captain and coach. See the full team here.
Oatey ‘ahead of his time’, leaves huge legacy
Tributes are flowing for SA footy great Robert Oatey, who emerged from his legendary father’s shadow to become a brilliant player and stubborn, influential coach.
SA football great dies
One of the greats of SA footy, Robert Oatey has died. Oatey – the son of SANFL legend Jack Oatey – made Norwood’s Team of the Century, won a flag at Sturt and worked at the league.
‘So panicked, I’d forget how to walk’: Star lifts lid on demons
He’s a dual Magarey Medallist and one of the most respected players in the SANFL. But life has not been easy for Sturt champion Zane Kirkwood who has opened up on his mental health battles to help others.
Monday Recovery: Ex-Sturt champ eyes SANFL jobs
Magarey Medallist tipped for top coaching job, Glenelg to go into first grand final since 2008 at full strength and has the tribunal set a precedent? These and more as we wrap another big week in the SANFL.
New chapter in Merv’s brilliant career
With the launch of his first book, Playing with the Field, Richmond premiership star and former Sturt coach Merv Keane has revealed another of his many talents, writes Graham Cornes.
Sturt’s first premiership captain earns Hall of Fame honour
The magnificent career of Sturt’s first premiership captain recognised with selection in the SA Football Hall of Fame.
Humble high flyer who left big mark joins dad in Hall
Former Sturt and Carlton champion Peter Motley made a big impression in a short time before his career was cut tragically short. Now he has joined his father Geof as a member of the South Australian Football Hall of Fame.
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.
Mighty Merv’s courage and honour still strong
Merv Keane next week is returning to Unley Oval, 31 years after his controversial sacking as Sturt coach. Everything Keane has overcome in the past two years stands as a tribute to his courage, writes Michelangelo Rucci.
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.
Port, Crows all set for women’s ‘Showdown’
Some of the state’s best senior women footballers will get to don a Port Adelaide guernsey for the first time in a ‘Showdown’ on Saturday.
Trengove out, but big guns back to bolster Port
Port Adelaide has regained some big names for the clash against Sturt, but a former Double Blues star will be missing due to injury. See all the Round 9 SANFL teams here.
Monday Recovery: Bloods paying dearly for naps
West Adelaide paying price for poor quarters, Josh Scott ready to bounce back for Bays and a moment to forget for Brady Dawe. Catch up on another big round of SANFL in our Monday Recovery.
Sturt in seventh heaven after first-half blitz
Sturt kept Central District goalless for the entire first half as it romped to a fourth straight win to keep in striking distance of the SANFL’s top teams.
Sturt and Dogs to have ball at Unley Oval
History will be created at Unley Oval when a multicultural ball is used for the clash between Sturt and Central District on Sunday.
Legs look to blood youngster
Injuries to its midfield has prompted Norwood coach Jarrod Cotton to consider promoting a youngster for his league debut. Plus some big ins for the Crows, and a familiar face returns to the Eagles.
State league clubs brace for draft agony
There is so much mystery hanging over the mid-season draft, but the SANFL clubs are worried about the impact of losing key players. See who is in contention and the players your club can’t afford to lose.
Football stars align with team of the year honour
Grand finalists South Adelaide has dominated the SANFLW Team of the Year with five players selected. Minor premier Norwood and fellow grand finalists North Adelaide have four players each who earned selection.
Monday Recovery: Injury won’t halt Nunn’s draft crack
Norwood gun Matthew Nunn is one of six SANFL players booked in for a medical for AFL mid-season draft. Plus ex-Dogs ruckman fires for Cats, Redlegs’ costly loss, and Tigers’ height hurts opponents. This and more in our weekly SANFL wrap.
Sturt downs West to record third-straight win
STURT’S mid-season revival has continued as it edged out West Adelaide by 19 points in a scrappy contest to record its third-straight win and move to the verge of the SANFL top five.
Bloods lose veteran for six weeks
West Adelaide veteran Chris Schmidt returned to the Bloods this season, but he had another setback and will be a spectator for six weeks. See the ins and outs for SANFL Round 7 here.
Alarming drop in Magpies’ home crowds
The days of big crowds for Port Adelaide Magpies’ games at Alberton Oval are seemingly long gone as numbers continue to drop.
Crows, Magpies’ SANFL free-kick count concern
Adelaide and Port Adelaide have sought clarification from the SANFL umpiring department after both being on the end of horror free kick counts again this season.
Coaches vent frustration over great draft unknown
The mid-season AFL draft was met with anger from state league clubs, now it has become a huge frustration for coaches who are being forced to build contingency plans should they lose a player.
Straight-shooting SA regains state bragging rights
The SANFL state side has overcome a slow start and nervous final quarter to snap a two-game losing streak against WA and score its first win in Perth since 2003 to reclaim the title of premier state league.
Why SA and WA will continue to back state football
The relevance of battles between the SANFL and WAFL has been discussed on the eve of the Perth game, but the two leagues are strong in their opinion that players still value its importance.
Sturt defender to lead state side
Sturt captain Zane Kirkwood has been ruled of the state side due to injury, but another Double Blues star has taken his place as skipper to face the WAFL.
Monday Recovery: No Panos for state game
Norwood midfielder Matthew Panos is out of the state game, beers for South Adelaide, keeping up with Chayce Jones and the Tigers still on the prowl. It was another big weekend of SANFL action.
Glenelg sneaks into finals, Roosters thump Sturt
Crows star Ebony Marinoff helped Glenelg beat Woodville-West Torrens to steal a finals spot from West Adelaide, which lost to South Adelaide, while North Adelaide thumped Sturt. Here is Messenger Community News’ wrap of the final minor round.
Panthers could face more draft pain
The AFL mid-season draft is set to have a significant impact on the SANFL, with South Adelaide in danger of losing a third ruckman in six months. See the full list of 40 SA nominees.
Sturt building while Roosters look gone
Sturt remains a work in progress in 2019, despite winning its second on the trot with an unspectacular but admirable performance against North Adelaide – whose finals hopes look shot – at Unley Oval on Saturday.
Round 6 teams: Young guns back for Norwood
Norwood duo Dylan Stephens and Cameron Taheny are a chance to play league football together in the clash against in-from Adelaide. See all the Round 6 teams here.
Monday Recovery: Younie beauty as coach gets best out of Crows
Adelaide coach Heath Younie has his state league side firing, Glenelg keeps lifting expectations and North Adelaide faces huge challenge after another big weekend of SANFL action.
Sturt back to best to end South streak
Sturt has produced a third-term blitz to bounce back from consecutive defeats and end South Adelaide’s unbeaten start to the SANFL season in a 22-point victory at Unley Oval.
Carr armed with strong SANFL squad to tackle WAFL
South Australian selectors have named a 30-man squad as they prepare to take on the WAFL in a state contest in Perth in May.
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