Clubs fined for SANFL breaches

Updated December 11, 2012 14:52:25

SANFL clubs West Adelaide and Port Adelaide have been fined for salary cap breaches.

The Bloods have been fined $50,000 and banned from recruiting outside their boundary zone next year, except for the mini-draft.

They exceeded the salary cap by more than $38,000.

Port also was fined $50,000 but will not face recruiting penalties because its salary cap breach was smaller and due to administrative errors.

SANFL executive Chris Davies said the league had sent an important message to clubs.

"That both clubs must now pay $50,000 fines is a reminder of the serious consequences of breaching the salary cap," he said.

"Clubs are fully aware of the regulations and the consequences if found guilty."

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First posted December 11, 2012 14:35:27

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Redlegs cap SANFL season in style

Updated October 08, 2012 14:08:42

Norwood has claimed its first SANFL premiership in 15 years, beating West Adelaide by 49 points at Football Park.

After the Bloods missed some early opportunities, the Redlegs pulled away in the second quarter and put West Adelaide to the sword in the third, kicking 31 points to two.

The onslaught continued in the final term, before West salvaged two goals in time-on.

The grand final scoreline was 12.7.(79) to 3.12.(30).

Norwood's Dean Terlich collected 31 possessions and was awarded the Jack Oatey medal for best on ground.

Midfielder James Gallagher also stood out. He said the win was a fitting reward for a season of hard work.

"To a man, everyone just played their role, we're really strong and that's what it takes," he said.

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First posted October 08, 2012 07:47:37

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SANFL finances improving, says president

Updated March 20, 2012 10:28:14

SANFL president John Olsen says the league's financial performance improved last year, aside of one-off costs.

The SANFL has reported a loss of $3.8 million, which has been attributed to support given to troubled Port Adelaide Football Club in 2010.

Mr Olsen said aside of that cost there would have been surplus of about $1 million for 2011.

"Our first quarter results this year show yet again a slight improvement," he said.

"In that context we've stabilised factors that have had significant negative impact in 2010.

"We've seen a turnaround evident in 2011. Now what we've got to do in 2012 is move that into positive territory."

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First posted March 20, 2012 10:28:14

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TV deal close for SANFL games

Updated February 16, 2012 12:54:26

The South Australian National Football League says it understands the ABC will telecast local football on ABC 1 again this season.

The SANFL spent about $70,000 last year to support 28 match day broadcasts.

The ABC had wanted more funding to cover games this season.

Darren Chandler from the SANFL says agreement is close on a higher contribution this year.

"The ABC, we understand, are gearing up to cover the 2012 season and you know we've been working with the ABC to finalise the contract and hopefully that'll be announced in the near future," he said.

"It (SANFL funding) is more than last year and once we've finalised a deal we'll be more than happy to release that.

"We understand that the ABC have got their own pressures, but they certainly are fully aware of how much South Australian football and the SANFL competition means to the public of South Australia."

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First posted February 16, 2012 12:31:42

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Eagles snatch SANFL grand final

Updated October 10, 2011 08:24:20

The Eagles have held on to win by just three points in the SANFL Grand Final in Adelaide.

The narrow win over Central District gave Woodville-West Torrens its second premiership in six years and it became the first side in 35 years to win the premiership after losing the qualifying final.

Eagles ruckman Craig Parry was awarded the Jack Oatey Medal for his best-on-ground performance.

Central has been in every grand final since 2000.

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First posted October 10, 2011 07:15:15

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Eagles snatch SANFL grand final

Updated October 10, 2011 08:24:20

The Eagles have held on to win by just three points in the SANFL Grand Final in Adelaide.

The narrow win over Central District gave Woodville-West Torrens its second premiership in six years and it became the first side in 35 years to win the premiership after losing the qualifying final.

Eagles ruckman Craig Parry was awarded the Jack Oatey Medal for his best-on-ground performance.

Central has been in every grand final since 2000.

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First posted October 10, 2011 07:15:15

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SANFL season starts to hot up

The SANFL continues to provide huge interest with Round 14 providing plenty to chat about.

After South Adelaide took fifth spot from Port Adelaide on Saturday after a rare win at Alberton, Glenelg regained it with their victory over West Adelaide at the Bay on Sunday.

The Eagles were pipped by a late goal from Centrals Eddie Sansbury at Woodville Oval, appropriately in the SA Indigenous Round.

Sturt gave bottom place to North Adelaide after a ten point's success at Prospect.

They had trailed by seventeen points at half time and after a big loss to Norwood it was an outstanding comeback.

Matthew Duldig led the Double Blues Goal Scores with four and their win was made better by the late withdrawal of Captain Jade Sheedy.

What an important match for both Sturt and Port Adelaide at Unley Oval on Saturday.

Norwood in second place comes off the Bye and Hosts North Adelaide at the Parade also on Saturday.

The Roosters have disappointed under new Coach Josh Francou - they don't seem to be able to put four good quarters together.

West Adelaide after three losses in a row will be grateful for the Bye to regroup.

The Bloods seem to have incurred the wrath of the Umpires leading to the usual mild mannered coach Andy Collins venting his spleen regarding three decisions, which enabled the Tigers to regain the lead at half time and go on win by forty five points.

New Tigers Coach Kris Massie was just relieved for his players and the club which was celebrating their 90th Birthday.

Fifth placed Glenelg are at home again on Sunday to the third placed Woodville-West Torrens who really needs a spark.

Their endeavour wasn't questioned by Coach Michael Godden against the Bulldogs, but good sides win the close ones.

After being thrashed in the opening round of the year, Centrals have now recorded ten wins and know how to extricate themselves from a difficult position during a match.

They've done it for over a decade now and that's the challenge for the Panthers against Centrals on Sunday at Noarlunga.

South worked as hard as a unit against Port Adelaide on Saturday and they know they've got to do it all again and better against the Bulldogs.

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SANFL results: Round 11

With multiple teams turning the tables and finding redemption after upset losses last week, the SANFL is alive and kicking. Round 11 had all the action and excitement we're used to seeing in the local league and the title race is as close as ever.

Central District 14.8-92 is once again on the winner's list after last week's surprise loss, comfortably defeating Port Adelaide 10.7-67 at Playford Alive Oval.

Eagles 10.14-74 defeated Sturt 10.8-68 by a single goal at Commander Centre Oval.

A comfortable win at Hickinbotham Oval saw West Adelaide 14.16-100 defeat North Adelaide 10.7-67.

Yesterday's game between Norwood and Glenelg saw the red legs overcome a nine game losing streak at Brighton Rd. Final scores: Norwood 15.10-100 defeated Glenelg 13.8-86.

The Panthers had the round bye.

Round 12 fixtures.

This weekend:

Saturday 18 June, 2:10pm: Sturt vs West Adelaide at Commander Central Oval.

Saturday 18 June, 2:10pm: Norwood vs Panthers at Coopers Stadium.

Saturday 18 June, 2:10pm: Central Districts vs Glenelg at Palyford Alive Oval.

Port Adelaide, Eagles and North Adelaide all have byes.

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SANFL results: Round 9

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Norwood, Port Adelaide, Eagles and Central Districts all took victory points over the weekend to close off Round 9 of the SANFL.

Norwood 13.8.86 led all the way over West Adelaide 4.8.32, with 5 goals unanswered in the third quarter to help secure the win.

Port Adelaide 16.10.106 cleared Panthers 12.4.76 at Alberton Oval.

Port gradually increased their lead over the quarters, with a final quarter 5.1 to secure the win.

Eagles 14.12.97 held out a last quarter come back from Glenelg 10.14.74 to take the premiership points at Glenelg Oval.

After a 7.4 lead at halftime, Glenelg sprayed 7 points without a goal in the third quarter, but found their target in the final quarter with an unsuccessful 6 goal run to fulltime.

Centrals 16.5.101 were challenged well by North Adelaide 14.10.94, with sharp kicking providing the win for the Bulldogs at Elizabeth Oval.

An 8 goal run by Alleway of North Adelaide was not enough to put the Roosters in front, with Centrals finishing on top by 7.

Round 10 this weekend:

Saturday 4 June, 2:10pm: Norwood vs Central Districts at Norwood Oval.

Saturday 4 June, 2:10pm: Eagles vs North Adelaide at Woodville Oval.

Saturday 4 June, 6:30pm: Panthers vs Glenelg at Hickinbotham Oval.

Sunday 5 June, 12:45pm: Port Adelaide vs Sturt at Football Park.

West Adelaide has the bye.

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SANFL results: Round 8

A last second winning goal and a 100 point thrashing were the odds and ends of Round 8 of the SANFL over the weekend. Glenelg and Norwood opened the weekend with a win, with Eagles and Centrals also successful.

Glenelg 25.14.164 defeated Sturt 16.11.107 at Adelaide Oval on Friday night, and Norwood 22.12.144 had an impressive 100 point home ground victory over Port Adelaide 6.8.44.

On Saturday, the a last second goal from the Eagles secured a 8.9.57 to 7.10.52 win over West Adelaide at Woodville Oval, and Centrals 16.11.107 defeated Panthers 10.11.71 at Hickinbotham Oval.

North Adelaide had the Round 8 bye.

Round 9 this weekend:

Friday 27 May, 7:40pm: West Adelaide meet Norwood at Richmond Oval.

Saturday 28 May, 2:10pm: Port Adelaide play Panthers at Alberton Oval.

Saturday 28 May, 2:10pm: Glenelg verses Eagles at Glenelg Oval.

Saturday 28 May, 2:10pm: Central Districts host North Adelaide at Elizabeth Oval.

Sturt has the round 9 bye.

Friday night's match between West Adelaide and Norwood will be broadcast on Grandstand Digital 2 and streamed online at abc.net.au/adelaide from 7:30pm.

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SANFL results: Round 6

The old saying is 'winners are grinners', and after the weekend's Round 6 of the SANFL West Adelaide, Centrals, Glenelg and the Eagles are all smiles.

Round 6 results:

West Adelaide 20.13.133 had a convincing win over the Panthers 8.9.57 at Richmond Oval.

Central Districts 11.13.79 continued their push for another finals berth, defeating Sturt 8.9.57 at Unley oval.

Glenelg 16.13.109 got through with a 7 points victory over North Adelaide 16.6.102 at Glenelg East Oval.

Eagles 15.7.97 defeated port Adelaide 12.6.78 at Woodville Oval.

Norwood had the bye.

Round 7 fixtures

Friday 13 May, 7:40pm: West Adelaide play Glenelg at Richmond Oval.

Saturday 14 May, 2:10pm: Centrals meet Eagles at Elizabeth Oval.

Saturday 14 May, 2:10pm: North Adelaide verses Norwood at Prospect Oval.

Saturday 14 May, 6:30pm: Panthers play Sturt at Hickinbotham Oval.

Port Adelaide have the round bye.

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ANZAC Day SANFL blockbuster

Centrals meet Norwood in a Grand Final replay on ANZAC Day

A big crowd is expected at the Adelaide Oval on Monday when Central Districts meet Norwood in Round 4 of the SANFL.

As is tradition the ANZAC Day clash will be a replay of the Grand Final, a match which saw the Dogs sneak home to claim their 9th flag since 2000.

The Redlegs were the feel good story of last season, recovering from a poor start to give rookie coach Nathan Bassett a season to remember.

But all that is now history and the new season offers new challenges.

For Centrals one of those challenges is to replenish the club after some key retirements and a flagging membership.

It is a challenge coach Roy laird will meet head on, and in the build up to ANZAC day he spoke with Roger Wills about how the club is travelling.

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SANFL Results: Round 3

Last weekend's SANFL round left West Adelaide at the top of the ladder, with winds to Sturt, Glenelg, Centrals and North Adelaide.

Sturt opened round 3 with a 13.17.95 win over Eagles 5.7.37 at Adelaide Oval on Friday night and Glenelg 10.16.76 defeating Norwood 8.7.55 at Norwood Oval.

Centrals 25.10.160 had a comfortable win over Panthers 13.5.83 at Elizabeth Oval, with Mark Westhoff booting four goals for Centrals.

North Adelaide 15.9.99 defeated Port Adelaide 10.11.71 at Sunday's match on Prospect Oval.

West Adelaide had the round bye, but remained top of the ladder on percentages, with West Adelaide, Norwood and Glenelg all on four points in the top three.

This weekend matches:

Thursday 21 April, 7:40pm - West Adelaide v Sturt at Richmond Oval

Thursday 21 April, 7:40pm - Panthers v Port Adelaide at Hickinbotham Oval

Saturday 23 April, 2:10pm - North Adelaide v Eagles at Prospect oval

Monday 25 April, 3:10pm (ANZAC Day Grand Final rematch) - Centrals v Norwood at Adelaide Oval

Glenelg has the bye.

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Live SANFL Coverage: Eagles v Sturt

SANFL footy is live tonight online and on Grandstand Digital 2.

SANFL ROUND 3

Eagles v Sturt at the Adelaide Oval

Friday April 15: coverage starts at 7:30

DIGITAL RADIO: Grandstand Digital 2

AM: 891 ABC Adelaide and ABC SA (from 10:00pm at the completion of the AFL)

ONLINE: Live streaming here

Details of the AFL Round 4 coverage here

For all your SANFL news visit our dedicated website and follow the links to the SANFL.

Tune in for our next Friday night SANFL match on May 13 between North Adelaide and Norwodd at Adelaide Oval live from 7:30pm.

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