Comeback ‘King’ to play SANFL grand final after shattering injury
Norwood legend Matt Panos will complete a fairytale – and miraculous – comeback from a career-threatening knee injury and play in Sunday’s SANFL grand final against Glenelg.
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Down but never out: Hosie defies odds in remarkable SANFL comeback
Told he wasn’t going to play again this year after a “shocking’’ knee injury, Glenelg star Lachie Hosie made a stunning return in the SANFL preliminary final. He tells Andrew Capel how.
Capel: SA footy’s new heavyweight showdown hasn’t come easy
They might be some of the most decorated names in recent SANFL history but they’ve both taken the hard road to the grand final, writes Andrew Capel.
Sad career news after SANFL star’s horror pub fall
Sam May’s club has revealed what the 24-year-old said to his teammates in an emotional address last week.
Star’s selfless reaction to emotional Magarey stunner
He broke the SANFL’s Magarey Medal ruck curse but Norwood’s Harry Boyd didn’t want a single vote in the final round of the count. Andrew Capel reveals why.
Norwood’s ‘odd couple’ rise as one for flag push
They are Norwood’s “odd couple” and have come from the clouds to spark the club’s SANFL premiership push. Meet the unlikely key forward pairing of Finn Heard and Izaak Twelftree.
Former AFL player, 10 debutants named in SANFL Team of the Year
Ten debutants and a first-time coach are among The Advertiser’s SANFL Team of the Year for 2024. See the full side.
Now Port’s trying to bag rival players too
Port’s boss might be complaining about their wooden spoon but its state rivals’ greatest fears are being realised, writes Andrew Capel.
Adelaide Oval swan-song looms for Eagles’ modern day greats
Both have signalled their imminent retirements but when that is depends on the result of Sunday’s elimination final.
Koch blasts ‘rigged’ SANFL: ‘They got what they wanted’
The Port Adelaide chairman has launched an extraordinary spray after his club crashed to its first wooden spoon in over a century.
Our votes are in: SANFL’s best ranked as Magarey thriller looms
If ever a ruckman is going to win the SANFL’s Magarey Medal it should be this year, writes Andrew Capel, as The Advertiser’s footy writers reveal their votes.
Legendary ‘KG’ adds to glittering honour roll with latest accolade
Sporting and media legend Ken “KG” Cunningham has achieved just about everything in his long career. But it’s his latest honour that has moved him emotionally.
Capel: Three chances cashed-up Crows can’t afford to lose
The Crows have failed spectacularly this year but they can still win the off-season, writes Andrew Capel.
D-Day: Dodson’s huge decision that will shape the AFL draft
He is SA sports’ next big thing – rated the best ruckman in this year’s AFL draft pool and an NBL prospect – leaving Alex Dodson with a big decision to make, writes Andrew Capel.
‘What about us?’ AFL is dudding SA’s footy star factories
They’re nation-leading producers of top talent but they’re being short-changed where it counts, writes Andrew Capel.
Capel: This star could be about to break SANFL’s big curse
Norwood’s star ruckman is enjoying a season for the ages and is on track to end a longstanding SANFL hoodoo, writes Andrew Capel.
SA young gun the Crows need – that’s right under their nose
Adelaide has a need for midfield speed and class – and the player it should target is sitting right under its nose, writes Andrew Capel.
‘Not good at all’: Star quits SANFL as footy’s tough new reality bites
The biggest issue in modern footy is not just a problem for the AFL, writes Andrew Capel.
Two stand out among new breed of rising footy stars
They were brought back to SA via blockbuster trades, now these two standouts are leading a new breed of stars, writes Andrew Capel.
The great speccy debate: Which Redleg’s hanger was better?
First it was Ned Bowman getting some serious hang time. Now teammate and cousin Jay Polkinghorne has taken a screamer of his own. Compare the pair and vote for whose is better.
Footy bosses vent amid Crows, Port backyard blitz fears
Adelaide and Port Adelaide’s continuation in the SANFL is not without controversy, writes Andrew Capel.
‘Incredible’ update on horror roof fall footballer Sam May
The West Adelaide footballer’s coach has shared an update after the young gun suffered horrific “life-altering injuries’’ in a fall through a roof at a Port Lincoln hotel last month.
Capel: The SA stars I’d pick to end AFL’s state of ‘disgrace’
An MCG full of screaming rugby league fans will tell a sorry tale about what was once the pinnacle of Aussie rules football, writes Andrew Capel.
‘Don’t do it’: AFL’s selfish raids leave a trail of broken dreams
It’s not just the state footy clubs that pay the price when the AFL sets out on its mid-season talent raids, writes Andrew Capel.
‘Couldn’t believe it’: Cricket star runs into surprise footy gig
He once terrorised batters with his unplayable bowling, now the one-Test wonder and Redbacks great has signed up to help out one of SA’s top footy clubs, writes Andrew Capel.
Was soaring Soligo’s epic grab the best in the comp?
Jake Soligo’s high-flying heroics for Adelaide have this round’s mark of the week sewn up, according to SANFL writer Andrew Capel. See the video.
Sturt hits back over Unley Oval outrage
Sturt has defended the state of Unley Oval after a rival coach labelled the surface “not up to league standard’’. Here are all the big talking points from SANFL Round 13.
SANFL Insider: Crows fly as three on the ladder
Glenelg, Sturt and Adelaide have separated themselves from the pack at the top of the SANFL table. Here’s all you need to know ahead of Round 13.
SANFL Insider: Tigers make it a Perfect 10 as Redlegs get on a roll
Glenelg made it 10 wins on the trot, while an injury-hit South pulled off a stunning upset. Go inside a wild SANFL Round 11.
SANFL Insider: Tigers make flag statement, Redlegs break drought
Andrew Capel rounds up who’s hot, who’s not, player of year votes and all the inside info from a season-shaping Round 9 of the SANFL.
SANFL Insider: Premiers lose eight straight as Sturt stays unbeaten
SANFL writer Andrew Capel rounds up who’s hot, who’s not, player of year votes and all you need to know from a thrilling Round 8 of the state footy league.
SANFL clubs hoping to dodge mid-season draft bullet
Wednesday’s AFL mid-season rookie draft looks set to bypass the state competition, with only one or two local league players likely to be picked – and possibly none. Get the inside word.
State team’s midfield hit by injuries, suspension
Friday’s state league interstate clash against WA has been marred by three midfield players ruled out – find out all you need to know from SANFL Round 6.
Full squad revealed: Three sides dominate SANFL state selection
Blues, Tigers and Roosters players dominate this year’s state selections – we reveal the full squad in our Round 5 SANFL weekly wrap as Sturt equals a 1978 record.
Sturt shows fight, Crows take flight, and Sinn’s screamer
Who’s hot, who’s not, player votes and all you need to know from Round 4. SANFL Insider takes you behind the scenes of Australia’s best state league competition.
Bulldogs bite, premier flops: SANFL Round 2
Who’s hot, who’s not, player of year votes and all you need to know from Round 2. The Advertiser’s SANFL Insider takes you behind the scenes of Australia’s best state league competition.
SANFL voting shock: Experts spill on Round 1
Who’s hot, who’s not, player votes and all you need to know from Round 1. We take you behind the scenes of Australia’s best state league competition.
Why Bloods new coach could miss his first game
New West Adelaide coach Adam Hartlett is on “baby standby’’ and could miss his first SANFL league game on Saturday. Full 16-page SANFL preview guide – download here.
Get the poster: Eagles out of their nest as SANFL unveils full fixture
Download your complete SANFL 2023 fixture here to see where your club’s playing and when.
Replays: SANFL U14, U16 girls West v North
Young guns from West and North have faced off in the SANFL U14 and U16 girls – and it was live streamed exclusively here. Watch all the replays.
REPLAY: Classy Sturt cruise into SANFL reserves decider
Sturt have earned another shot at semifinal conquerors North Adelaide in the biggest game of the season after taking down West Adelaide. Relive the action from our LIVESTREAM.
SANFL Insider: Roosters dodge bullet as finalists falter
Adelaide blew the minor premiership, handing it to the Roosters for the first time in 33 years, while the Bloods farewelled a retiring star in style. Here’s all you need to know from Round 19.
SANFL Insider: Thrilling last round looms as finals spots up for grabs
Who’s hot, who’s not, team of the week and all you need to know from Round 18. We take you behind the scenes of Australia’s best state league competition.
SANFL Insider: Flag contenders make move, blockbuster looms
Who’s hot, who’s not, team of the week and all you need to know from Round 17. We take you behind the scenes of Australia’s best state league competition.
SANFL Insider: Redlegs stay red-hot, Roosters rise to occasion
Who’s hot, who’s not, team of the week and all you need to know from Round 16. The Advertiser takes you behind the scenes of Australia’s best state league competition.
SANFL Insider: Bloods snap losing streak, Eagles in trouble
Who’s hot, who’s not, team of the week and all you need to know from Round 15. We take you behind the scenes of Australia’s best state league competition.
SANFL replay: West Adelaide snaps long losing streak
After 26 games stretched over almost two seasons, West Adelaide have finally won. RELIVE the action from our LIVESTREAM and also catch the replays of two excellent U16 and U18 games.
SANFL Insider: Power rankings flipped, McLeod makes his mark
Who’s hot, who’s not, team of the week and all you need to know from Round 14. We take you behind the scenes of Australia’s best state league competition.
SANFL Insider: Stars, flops and Crow’s big day out
Who’s hot, who’s not, team of the week and all you need to know from Round 13. The Advertiser takes you behind the scenes of Australia’s best state league competition.
Watch the replays: Westies show strength in SANFL juniors
West hosted North in the SANFL Development Leagues U13 and U14 boys on Friday – and it was a good night for the hosts in a big win. Watch the exclusive live stream replays here.
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