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.
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New details on Sam’s shocking pub fall and team’s frantic search
West Adelaide footy club has shed new light on what led to the discovery of seriously injured footballer Sam May, amid fears he could have been lying grievously hurt for hours.
SANFL’s young talent ready to rock the AFL draft pool
Some were spurned in their inaugural draft years, another was ruthlessly dumped from the AFL system. A host of exciting young SANFL players want a second chance in the draft.
‘Heart of a lion’: Anguish as young SANFL player in coma after roof fall
The young man’s club, school and family have paid tribute to his fighting spirit, despite fears he’s suffered life-altering injuries.
Bring them home! The two SA exports who can save the Crows
Ambitious and cashed-up Adelaide should go all-in and try to lure these Croweaters and AFL premiership players back to South Australia, writes Andrew Capel.
‘They gave me a standing ovation … that was the moment it sunk in’
He took one of the greatest marks ever seen and now private schoolboy and new Norwood sensation Ned Bowman has spoken about his remarkable grab.
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.
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