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.
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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.
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‘Greatly missed’: Tredders honours the late Geof Motley
“Confidante, adviser, mate” … Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea speaks about his special relationship with Geof Motley, after his passing at age 88.
Why the AFL is circling this SA gun – again
Cast adrift from the AFL four years ago, a Glenelg premiership defender is back on the radar of AFL clubs after a standout year in the SANFL, writes Andrew Capel.
Earning his stripes: Inside Brett Turner’s success and pain
Shockingly delisted from the AFL, Brett Turner returned to Glenelg – and even a fractured foot and ripped abdominal muscle couldn’t stop him helping the side win a SANFL premiership.
Glenelg captain retires after second SANFL premiership
Courageous Glenelg skipper Max Proud has called time on his career after leading the Tigers to their sixth SANFL premiership, beating Sturt in the grand final.
Double Blues: Sturt duo ready to light up SANFL grand final
They are Sturt’s Blues brothers and they are ready to make a big impact in Sunday’s SANFL grand final against the Tigers, writes Andrew Capel.
Why these Tigers are tied for life
Glenelg grand final combatants Max Proud, Archie Lovelock and Jonty Scharenberg have more in common than just being SANFL teammates, writes Andrew Capel.
Rivalry reignited: The day Sturt gave Glenelg a case of the Blues
Nearly 50 years since Glenelg and Sturt met in a SANFL grand final, the two clubs are poised to face off again. So what happened last time? We caught up with some of the players.
The master v apprentice: A tale of two SANFL GF coaches
Dual Sturt premiership coach Martin Mattner will lock horns with first-year Glenelg mentor Darren Reeves in the SANFL grand final, the pair taking vastly different paths.
The sliding doors moment that could come back to haunt Crows
James Mathews was on the verge of winning a spot on Adelaide’s AFL list three years ago. Now, with his new club Sturt, he is trying to deny the Crows a slice of SANFL history.
The meeting that made a Magarey Medallist
It was the meeting that hit Harry Grant “between the eyes” but paved the way for his shock and stunning Magarey Medal win, writes Andrew Capel.
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