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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Eagles lose star duo for Port clash
Woodville-West Torrens has been hit hard by injuries this season and the Eagles have lost another two players for the battle against Port Adelaide while a former Sturt star makes his first appearance for Adelaide.
Sturt honours Anzac who returned to kick 1919 sealer
Sturt Football Club historian John Lysikatos is honouring the centenary of Anzac hero Ivor Nicolle’s winning goal in the 1919 SA football grand final.
Monday Recovery: Norwood put rivals on notice
NO Mitch Grigg, no problem for Norwood, North Adelaide play on without the coach and Adelaide shows terrific unity. Catch up on another big week of SANFL action in Monday Recovery and see the video highlights.
Norwood’s perfect SANFLW season scuppered
A shot at an undefeated season was blocked, an AFLW star dominated and a finals contender pushed through injuries to win in an action-packed penultimate round of SANFLW.
Tigers conquer Double Blues in spirited contest
Glenelg has emerged as a disciplined, highly competitive unit under coach Mark Stone and there is now more reason for Tigers’ fans to dream.
Bloods in desperate search for consistency
Inconsistency continues to be an issue for West Adelaide which needs a strong four-quarter effort to challenge Woodville-West Torrens on Good Friday. See the other main ins and outs for Round 4 here.
Monday Recovery: Bays gun’s bad break
Glenelg’s Josh Scott breaks an arm, Norwood stays unbeaten, goalkicking yips in ideal conditions and sprinkler mayhem at The Parade. We wrap up another big weekend of SANFL action in Monday Recovery.
Redlegs star wins inaugural Ellen Maple Medal
A Norwood star midfielder won the inaugural Ellen Maple Medal, Glenelg recorded an upset win over the reigning premier and the Roosters fine tuned ahead of the finals. All that and more in Messenger Community News’ wrap of the SANFLW round eight action.
Star Grigg facing striking charge as Redlegs sneak home
NORWOOD has claimed a third win by less than a goal, but a gun onballer faces a nervous wait after being reported for allegedly striking.
Colville, Laird feel heat ahead of crunch clash
Two rounds into the SANFL season and some coaches would be sleeping a lot more comfortable than rivals Roy Laird and Gavin Colville — one of whom will remain winless after Round 3.
Round 3 teams: Sturt forward avoids surgery
Long-kicking Sturt small forward Ben Hansen’s injury to his shoulder is not as bad as initially thought, but a teammate faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines. See this week’s teams here.
Medal to honour former Norwood, Sturt footballer
Former Norwood and Sturt footballer Ellen Maple, who died last year after a car crash, will be recognised with an annual medal named in her honour.
Ex-Crow leading by example with Sturt
Ex-Crows midfielder Georgia Bevan says being left off Adelaide’s AFLW list this season is motivating her to lead by example at Sturt. She is the SANFLW round seven Player of the Week.
SA Proud: Why Tiger would be fine state selection
Glenelg defender Max Proud has been brilliant, Jake Sutcliffe is back for Sturt and North Adelaide raise the flag in another big week for the SANFL. See the Round 2 highlights here.
Sturt clips Eagles’ wings to claim second win
The Redlegs remain undefeated, the Eagles kick the first four majors before being held goalless by Sturt, plus South’s young guns impress. All that and more in Messenger Community News’ wrap of SANFLW round seven action.
New injury blow for luckless Double Blue
Sturt small forward Ben Hansen’s nightmare injury run has continued and there are fears for his season.
Brave Sturt finally conquer Eagles at home
STURT had not tasted victory against Woodville-West Torrens at Unley Oval in their previous 11 contests and the Double Blues needed to be brave.
‘We are better than that’: Laird looks for Dogs response
The pressure is already on some SANFL coaches to find answers after losses in the opening round, while a few clubs will have had their confidence boosted. Hear the coaches’ last word ahead of Round 2.
Mountain climb even steeper for Roosters
The SANFL season kicked off in style with terrific action, but reigning premier North Adelaide faces an even bigger challenge.
Crows’ new kids on the block upstage Sturt
The Adelaide easybeats of 2018 are no more after a new-look Crows SANFL side showed their class against a wasteful Sturt on Saturday.
Last word from SANFL coaches
Another SANFL pre-season comes to an end when the opening round kicks off this weekend. The coaches give their final views on their opening round games.
Who is the best player in the SANFL?
The SANFL is loaded with talent. But who are the cream of the crop? In part two of his series, Warren Partland counts down his top 10, including the player he regards as the state league’s best.
Barry to put extra pace into Legs
A new SANFL season has arrived and Norwood will unleash a potent speed weapon when it hosts Glenelg at The Parade tonight.
Who are the best players in the SANFL?
The SANFL is loaded with talent. But who are the state league’s best? Not one to shirk a contest, Warren Partland has had a crack and kicks things off today with the players ranked 50 to 11.
Gray day as Eagle grounded for Roosters prelim clash
WOODVILLE-West Torrens loses Tom Gray to a suspected serious knee injury ahead of clash with North, Norwood straight into grand final and wounded Sturt denied three-peat. See the highlights in our Monday Recovery wrap.
Roosters advance as Double Blues bounced out
NORTH Adelaide’s fairytale transformation from SANFL wooden-spooner to flag contender has continued as it saw off reigning premier Sturt by 58 points at Adelaide Oval to advance to the preliminary final.
When Roosters crowed and the Redlegs danced
SA footy legend Bob Hammond is excited that his beloved North Adelaide will take on Sturt in their knockout final on Sunday. Sunday Mail Sport editor Scott Walsh reports on a remarkable man and his career in football.
Optimism grows for Riley, Battersby
STURT has two gun midfielders under an injury cloud, but the Double Blues are optimistic they will be available to face North Adelaide in the first semi-final.
Eagles’ big selection dilemma
WHO will Woodville-West Torrens coach Michael Godden rely on the get the job done against Norwood in the second semi-final? And will Sturt’s injured stars get up for their do-or-die clash. See all the teams and the last word on Sunday’s semi-finals.
Sturt star in race to prove fitness
WILL Sturt take a punt with two injured midfield stars and play them against North Adelaide in the first semi-final at Adelaide Oval on Sunday? Blog live with Warren Partland at 12.30pm today
Back-to-back Magarey Medals for Mitch Grigg
NORWOOD midfielder Mitch Grigg won back-to-back Magarey Medals during a glittering ceremony at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday night. See the final leaderboard here.
Cross predicts big Magarey count for mate Liddle
CAN South Adelaide midfielder Nick Liddle join his Panthers’ teammate Joel Cross as a Magarey Medal winner? Will Norwood have another champion? Or can a Bulldog spoil the party?
Double Blues warning ahead of do-or-die clash
STURT coach Martin Mattner says back-to-back SANFL grand final victories will count for nothing as his side aims to keep its premiership defence alive against North Adelaide, with James Battersby to be given until the last minute to prove his fitness.
Hall of Fame a timely reminder of SA footy’s grandest era
SOUTH Australian league football’s golden era from the 1960s to the AFL start in 1991 is remembered with the SA Football Hall of Fame inductions on Wednesday night.
Ruckman out of Redlegs clash
WOODVILLE-West Torrens has had a bad break as it prepares for the second semi-final with ruckman Marc Borholm certain to miss the battle against Norwood, and possibly the season. Sturt, meanwhile, is staying hopeful on one of its injured stars.
Cotton finetunes Redlegs as Eagles, Roosters set finals tone
NORWOOD gets a close-up view of its second semi-final opponent, draft hopefuls show their class, Eagles brothers get in on midfield action and North captain takes leaf out of coach’s playbook. This and more in this week’s SANFL wrap.
Roosters end Panthers’ season, Eagles batter Blues
FINALS fever has hit Adelaide with two big games in the SANFL on Sunday. North has ended South Adelaide’s season and the Eagles have got one back on reigning premier Sturt and will face Norwood next week. Recap all the action from our live blog.
Eagles soar over Double Blues
WOODVILLE-West Torrens is just one step away from a potential grand final berth after overcoming Sturt in a lacklustre qualifying final at Adelaide Oval, with the Double Blues’ injury woes deepening.
Eagles hope to avoid the finals blues
WOODVILLE-West Torrens coach Michael Godden in no doubt his side is better placed to challenge for title glory this season as it prepares to face Sturt in Sunday’s qualifying final.
How Brodie made the big leap
He’s becoming a cult hero for the Collingwood Football Club, but, as some of the people closest to him reveal, his success is not the result of luck. This sports star has worked hard his whole life.
Double Blues wait on Sutcliffe
WHO will front for Sturt in the qualifying final battle against Woodville-West Torrens is a mystery with a key forward still to have his status confirmed.
Cotton plots finals course without Glenn
NORWOOD coach Jarrod Cotton is planning for the second semi-final with the squad currently training and a gun midfielder’s role is under a cloud. Meanwhile, Sturt and North Adelaide give updates on their injury concerns.
Stone solid as rock at Glenelg
MARK Stone has moved to end speculation about his future by guaranteeing he will coach SANFL club Glenelg next season.
In-demand Mattner keeps eyes on Sturt three-peat prize
AFL coach-in-waiting Martin Mattner says he expects to ramp up serious discussions with several AFL clubs during Sturt’s finals campaign but vowed he won’t be distracted from trying to lead the Double Blues to a third consecutive premiership.
Injury headaches for Double Blues ahead of final
STURT will enter the finals on the back of a loss and with injury worries to key personnel while South Adelaide steps up its tilt in the best-possible fashion. These and more in your weekly wrap of all the SANFL action, Monday Recovery.
Glenelg upsets Sturt with last kick of match
A MARLON Motlop goal with the final kick of the game saw Glenelg upset premier Sturt by five points and win six consecutive matches for the first time since 2010 at the Bay on Sunday.
Tigers to tackle Double Blues and drought
GLENELG will tackle more than just Sturt when they meet in the final round at Glenelg Oval on Sunday.
Redlegs rest gun midfielder
NORWOOD will be without one of its stars for the first time this season after being ruled out of the battle against South Adelaide at Noarlunga Oval on Sunday.
Can anyone challenge rampaging Redlegs?
NORWOOD is on top of the ladder and has earned a bye in the first week of the finals. So who will emerge as the main challenger to the Redlegs? See the highlights from the penultimate round in our weekly wrap of all things SANFL.
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