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Sturt aiming for 80 minutes of “switched on” footy
REGARDLESS of the grand final result on Sunday, Sturt has achieved its best South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s season by a long way. The Double Blues want to complete the fairytale and go from a maximum of three wins to a flag, but also know the challenge that confronts them – a red-hot […]
Up the Grades: Mid-season hopefuls press final case
ALL that’s left to do is hear their names called out. At least that is what a few gun mid-season draft candidates will hope is in store for them, after pressing one last claim for a call-up to the AFL ranks. With some shining on debut and others continuing to find their feet at state […]
Bates crowned SANFLW’s best
GLENELG ball magnet Jessica Bates has been crowned the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s League Best and Fairest for 2022. The consistent midfielder averaged 25.3 disposals, 3,0 marks, 10.6 tackles, 5.3 clearances, 3.8 inside 50s and 3.0 rebound 50s per game to lead the league in kicks, disposals, tackles and clearances. The brilliant […]
2022 SANFLW Awards night preview
TONIGHT marks the South Australian National Football League Women’s (SANFLW) night of nights, with the best and brightest stars from the top state league across the country rewarded for their efforts throughout the 2022 season. From the league best and fairest to the SANFLW Team of the Year, there will be plenty of outstanding contributions […]
2022 NAB League Boys Player of the Week: Round 7
EASTERN Ranges defender Lewis Hayes is our NAB League Player of the Week for Round 7. The raw and rangy tall had plenty to do in his side’s 24-point road win over the Sandringham Dragons on Sunday, proving incredibly dexterous and reliably resolute to finish with top numbers of 26 disposals, 11 marks, and nine […]
Scouting Notes: 2022 AFL Academy vs. Collingwood VFL
THE 2022 AFL Under 18 Academy went down by 22 points at the hands of a well-structured Collingwood VFL outfit on Saturday afternoon, with the nation’s brightest junior talents coming together for an insightful annual showcase fixture. Taking the field in Frankston, the 25-man Academy squad brought its collective potential to the fore in a […]
SANFLW Preliminary Final wrap: Sturt makes history
AFTER a barren few years in terms of wins and losses, Sturt‘s dedication to its youth and long-term sustainability has paid off with the Double Blues reaching their maiden South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s Grand Final. Having had a disappointing loss to North Adelaide last weekend, the Double Blues earned their place in […]
SANFLW Preliminary Final preview: Double Chance Blues face reigning premiers
JUST one of Sturt or Glenelg will reach the last Sunday in May, with the 2022 South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s Preliminary Final to take place to decide North Adelaide’s grand final opponent. The Roosters earned their place after defeating Sturt in the second semi-final last week, with the Double Blues enacting their […]
PREVIEW | 2022 AFL U18 Academy vs. Collingwood VFL
THE 2022 AFL Under 18 Academy is set to mark the 25th annual intake in its showcase game against Collingwood VFL on Saturday. The 25-man squad includes all top-age (2004-born) invitees, as well as four squad additions which were made on the back on early-season form. With the nation’s best draft eligible youngsters stacked into […]
The only exemptions – AFL hopefuls pushing for mid-season call-up
THE number of exemptions granted for AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft qualification has reached double digits, after league headquarters reconsidered the applications of another eight hopefuls. With the list now sitting at 11 players, covering a range of ages and leagues, the pool of potential draftees is now building ahead of the June 1 intake. We […]
