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.
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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.
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Star’s amazing transformation in ‘Hail Mary’ footy comeback
He answered the SOS from new Eagles coach Sam Jacobs and now this premiership hero has returned as SANFL’s Incredible Shrinking Man, writes Andrew Capel.
Watch: AFL draft teen prospect takes ‘best mark I’ve ever seen’
A Norwood AFL draft prospect and St Peters College student has taken one of the best marks ever seen in SANFL under-18s competition. See the video.
Norwood denies AFL bid – but powerbrokers are circling
Norwood has quashed speculation it is preparing to lodge an audacious bid to become the AFL’s 20th club but strings are being pulled behind closed doors.
Star ruled out as SANFL State team named to tackle VFL
Injury has hit a key midfielder as the SANFL names the State squad to play VFL at Glenelg Oval on Saturday.
History finally repeats as Gather Round brings back a rare chance
Never before has the opening round of a SANFL season had so much riding on it for the players, writes Andrew Capel.
SANFL adopts 21-day concussion protocols
SANFL players have thrown their support behind the league’s new 21-day concussion protocols after they were finally ratified by the SA Football Commission.
Johnson & Johnson: Captaincy cements brothers as top sports duo
Isaac Johnson’s elevation to the West Adelaide captaincy has confirmed the Johnson boys as one of SA sports great sibling duos.
Final chance for Crows as Nicks’ time for excuses runs out
In Matthew Nicks’ fifth season with the club, Adelaide will not be able to explain away another failure to make finals, writes Andrew Capel.
‘I can’t believe it’: Panther stuns after brain surgery set back
South Adelaide’s Zac Dumesny has made an emotional return to football, a year after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumour.
Controversial Port hard man and premiership star dies
One of SA football’s most controversial figures has died after a long health battle.
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