Magpies' Maynard continuing impressive footy dynasty Before the first bounce of Saturday's AFL grand final, as he does at the start of every game, Collingwood's Brayden Maynard will remember his grandfathers. AAP · Sep 27, 2023
Injured Laird out as Crows toss AFL lifeline to Crouch Adelaide's Rory Laird will miss the clash against Melbourne because of a shoulder injury with the Crows set to recall Matt Crouch. AAP · Jul 20, 2023
Cats heroes Bartel, Enright inducted into Hall of Fame Jimmy Bartel and Corey Enright have become the latest Geelong legends to be added into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. AAP · Jun 27, 2023
Port Adelaide captain Jonas to remain in reserves High-flying Port Adelaide will resist the urge to recall captain Tom Jonas even after the defender put in a best-on-ground display for the club's SANFL team. AAP · Jun 14, 2023
South East SA football shake-up plans revealed with SANFL to consult clubs on two-league system Long-awaited changes to football in South East South Australia have been released, with consultation with clubs to start soon. ABC News · May 11, 2023
AFL Gather Round: Inside the proud history of South Australian footy and the stars who avoided the VFL From Barrie Robran to John Halbert, South Australia is a hotbed of footy talent that went largely unnoticed in the east. As the AFL heads to Adelaide for Gather Round, we look back at the best of the bunch. ABC News · Apr 12, 2023
Can the AFL's Gather Round reconnect with suburban and country footy more successfully than previous attempts? With games being played at Norwood Oval and the minuscule Mt Barker Oval, the professionalised AFL is nodding towards its origins in paddocks and fields in regional towns. ABC News · Apr 12, 2023
AFL draft beckons for South Adelaide youngsters as Panther pipeline continues to produce talent Jason Horne-Francis is the talk of the AFL after a stand-out performance against the Lions — but the club that helped nurture his skills believes there could be plenty more young guns within its ranks. ABC News · Mar 21, 2023
SACA and SANFL umpire Brett Daniel Allford pleads guilty to child sex offences A South Australian cricket and football umpire has admitted to committing child sex offences, with an Adelaide court hearing another 12 potential victims have been identified. ABC News · Feb 28, 2023
Shelby Raven signs with Central Districts in the SANFLW One of Broken Hill's best female footballers is hitting the road to see just how far her ability can take her. ABC News · Nov 25, 2022
No penalty for SACA or SANFL over umpire charged with child abuse material offences No action will be taken against the South Australian Cricket Association or the SANFL following the arrest of an umpire last month for allegedly possessing or controlling child abuse material. ABC News · Nov 23, 2022
Dial-A-Tow fined $600,000 over crushing death of former SANFL footballer Lee Ravlich A tow truck company is fined $600,000 over the crushing death of former SANFL footballer Lee Ravlich, who had only worked at the business for eight days. ABC News · Sep 15, 2022
More Muslim children joining in Australian rules football through SANFL Bachar Houli Cup What started as the brainchild of two teachers — who were keen to see more Muslim children be introduced to Australian rules football — has expanded into a nine-a-side competition across four schools this week. ABC News · Aug 17, 2022
Australia's most remote Aussie rules football and softball league providing purpose for communities The APY League spans more than 200,000 square kilometres with more than 400 participants playing in 10-team footy and softball competitions. And it's not without great athleticism and the most curious of spectators. ABC News · Aug 5, 2022
AAP · Aug 5, 2022 Power's Georgiades told to regain AFL mojo Port Adelaide forward Mitch Georgiades will front up in the SANFL this week after suffering a confidence crisis in front of goals this AFL season.
ABC News · Jul 25, 2022 Football legend Neil Kerley remembered at state funeral, as friend calls for Adelaide Oval statue Hundreds have gathered to celebrate the life of South Australian football legend Neil Kerley AM at a state funeral at Adelaide Oval.
AAP · Jul 24, 2022 Kerley remembered as a true leader South Australian football icon Neil Kerley has been remembered as a great player and leader at a state funeral in Adelaide.
ABC News · Jul 8, 2022 Female-friendly football changing facilities lacking in Eyre Peninsula, Western SA Football clubs in regional South Australia worry the lack of female-friendly changing facilities will turn women off from participating in the sport.
ABC News · Jun 30, 2022 Neil Kerley's family accepts offer of state funeral for South Australian football legend Premier Peter Malinauskas says more details about arrangements for the SANFL great will be announced in coming days.
ABC News · Jun 30, 2022 Australian rules footballer Neil Kerley's car crash death prompts emotional tributes Australian rules football legend Neil Kerley was fearless and fearsome on the field — but even rivals who felt that toughness first hand, like Port Adelaide's John Cahill, remember him with respect and affection.
ABC News · Jun 29, 2022 South Australian football legend Neil Kerley dies in car crash at Walker Flat aged 88 The king of South Australian football was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1997 and will be remembered as one of the sport's brightest stars.
ABC News · Jun 14, 2022 Port Adelaide great Russell Ebert made a legend at Australian Football Hall of Fame Skilled and tough centreman Russell Ebert has become the 32nd Legend of the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
ABC News · Jun 1, 2022 Kim Klomp was a legendary Australian Rules football player in South Australia. Now he's living with a serious brain injury Kim Klomp competed in one of the nation's top football leagues in the 1980s and 1990s but, after he retired, he began suffering from depression and suspected something was wrong with his brain.
ABC News · May 24, 2022 Football legend Russell Ebert honoured in SANFL tribute match in the Riverland Late football legend Russell Ebert's sporting prowess was only surpassed by his community spirit, as was evident at a home town tribute match which drew thousands of people to pay their respects.
AAP · May 19, 2022 Power resist rushing Dixon back to AFL Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says Charlie Dixon will spend at least one more week in the SANFL before he is considered for an AFL return.