Local trainer dreaming of Onkaparinga Cup upset
Hateech’s gutsy win on Adelaide Cup day was a memorable moment for Oakbank trainer Claudette Rose, but a win in her hometown Onkaparinga Cup would be a “dream come true”.
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New hope after world-famous pooch sighted
A sausage dog who captured worldwide attention has been spotted after more than 500 days in the wilds of a remote island.
Reds stalwart desperate to celebrate milestone with a win
A new record for most appearances for Adelaide United is likely to be set at Coopers Stadium on Friday night.
‘Doesn’t make us bad’: Hawks coach on Port blip
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell insists the Hawks’ strong early-season form remains intact despite a disappointing first half against Port Adelaide.
SA return unlikely for Draper as Victorian rivals circle
Sam Draper is happy in Melbourne and not looking to head back to South Australia … but Bombers fans shouldn’t relax, with Victorian clubs coming hard for the out of contract big man.
Waller on verge of another Group 1 record
If Chris Waller can win another Group 1 race on the final day of the Sydney autumn carnival, it will give him 19 Group 1 wins for the season – and he still has the Adelaide and Brisbane carnivals to come.
Giga Kick’s Group 1 return locked in
2022 The Everest champ Giga Kick will forgo the opportunity to win a second Doomben 10,000 and instead kick off his winter campaign in the $1 million The Goodwood at Morphettville on May 10.
‘A disgrace’: Port coach explodes as Rioli returns
After deleting his social media accounts in the wake of horror racial abuse Port Adelaide’s Will Rioli returned to training as his coach lashed the abusers.
‘Brave young person’: Ken fires up to defend Rioli from racist torrent
Ken Hinkley has unloaded on trolls after Willie Rioli faced a torrent of racial abuse on social media after an Instagram post, calling the attacks a ‘disgrace’. See his full comments here.
Footy TV wrap: Cripps backs TDK call, next stop for Gather Round?
Patrick Cripps is confident Tom De Koning will make the right decision and stay at the Blues. Plus is this the next Gather Round destination? Here’s what you missed on TV Tuesday night.
‘For my own good’: Draper’s real thoughts about being Crows’ sub
Fans at the Crows couldn’t wait for top draft pick Sid Draper to be unleashed in 2025. But after starting the first three games as the sub, the young gun reveals why he’s grateful to the club.
‘Wrap our arms around him’: Rioli deletes account after racist trolling
Port forward Joe Richards says the club will ‘wrap our arms around’ Willie Rioli, with the forward deleting his Instagram account after racist replies to a post saying he hated Hawthorn.
‘We will get exposed’: Scott’s warning to Dons
West Coast have been labelled a disgrace to the AFL at the moment but there’s no way Essendon will get lost in the Eagles misery as they prepare to clash on Friday.
‘Deep-seated pain’: Rioli backed after racist backlash to post
Port Adelaide says Willie Rioli and his family hold ‘deep-seated pain’ towards Hawthorn, and the club has backed him after racist backlash despite conceding social media wasn’t the right forum.
The Lowdown: How do Crows tackle big ruck problem?
The Crows arguably have the best key forwards in the league, but Reilly O’Brien isn’t putting in the performances Adelaide needs in the ruck. See the full likes and dislikes in The Lowdown.
Ralph: ‘Catastrophic’ idea to have Gather Round anywhere else
Gather Round III is officially done, and if there’s one key takeaway, writes Jon Ralph it’s that no matter if there’s higher bids, the AFL can’t consider moving the festival of footy.
An ‘extra special’ return home to SA for the AFL’s shortest player
Isaiah Dudley was overlooked for three years. On Sunday, he was playing in the Barossa Valley. This is the story of the 168cm Docker’s rise, told by family, including uncle Eddie Betts.
Shahins list landmark CBD site for eye-watering price
Offers of more than $70m are expected for the North Tce car park, which is owned by one of the state’s richest families.
Teen girl pulled from car in alleged hijacking
Shocking scenes erupted in a suburban carpark, with a teenager allegedly pulled from her car by an older man before heroic locals stepped in.
SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Gather Round Sunday
Connor Rozee had disappointed SuperCoaches in the early part of the season, but he, Zak Butters and Jason Horne-Francis proved why they’re SuperCoach pedigree.
‘Unfair’: Hinkley bristles amid jubilation for key win
The focus was on Ken Hinkley going in to Sunday’s grudge match with Hawthorn but the Port coach just wanted to win and then celebrate hitting back at a post-match question he didn’t like.
‘Taught us a lesson’: Hawks failed acid test
The Hawthorn showmen were nowhere to be seen at Adelaide Oval on Sunday night leaving the coach lamenting a wake-up call for his team.
Flying high: T’birds headline RD2 team of the week – vote for yours
Round two of the Suncorp Super Netball season has come and gone and Code Sports experts have selected their team of the week. Thunderbirds continue to headline, click to have your say!
Not that good? Mitchell questions ‘unacceptable’ Hawks
‘Where did we go wrong?’ – that was the first question Sam Mitchell asked his players after the Adelaide Oval ambush on Sunday night. Did he get any answers? Here’s all the fallout.
Embarrassed Hawks skipper makes big concession
James Sicily expects a massive bounce back against the Cats on Easter Monday – but it’s going to be a long, honest week after what Hawthorn produced against the Power.
‘Trick up his sleeve’: The ‘inspired’ move proving Ken’s still got it
He may be in his final season and entered Gather Round under the pump, but Ken Hinkley showed he’s still got a trick or two up his sleeve. Go inside the Power’s demolition of the Hawks.
‘I teared up’: Beautiful Barossa lives up to hype
Barossa Park’s first AFL match was a raging success – and everything premier Peter Malinauskas imagined. Matt Turner and Ruby Stewart recap an historic day in Adelaide.
Sex work change could allow infants in brothels
A radical push to decriminalise sex work in one state would allow infants up to the age of 18 months to be in brothels.
‘Dangerous’: Fears for new sex work reforms
A radical push to decriminalise sex work in one state could expose children to the controversial industry.
Early Tackle: The Dons moment that sums up difference
Melbourne came hard at Essendon in the second half – but a moment early in the final term changed things. And it proved a lot about both sides, writes GLENN McFARLANE.
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