SAAFL | FootyNews (Vol. 2, Issue 48

The Hawks are hurting after loss

Salisbury North is hurting after its 29-point loss in Saturday's qualifying final to Goodwood Saints at home - in more ways than one. The Hawks had two players knocked out, including Matthew Phillips, who was high among the Hawks' best players until late in the game, while Marek Sajewicz suffered a punctured lung. Salisbury North also went into the game without key players Joe Hay and Sam Mardling because of slight hamstring strains, but both are expected to play in Saturday's first semi-fin...read more

Support your club - communityshops.net

It's the new-age way to shop - online. The SAAFL proudly brings a Community Shop to you so you can support the amateur football club of your choice. Enjoy the big savings and the incredible range of products when you shop with the SAAFL Community Shop. It puts profits into amateur football, and the quality is the best. • It's simple, and the service is friendly with huge savings over a range of products and services • The store is convenient, fast and accessible ... save fuel, time and ...read more

DATES TO REMEMBER

Wednesday, September 8: Div. 1 & Div. 2 medal counts, Festival Function centre, Findon Saturday, September 11: Div. 2-7, reserves and most C-grade grand finals Saturday, September 18: Div. 1 and Div. 1R grand finals, Thebarton Oval ...read more

SAAFL Team of the Year

The SAAFL Team of the Year will be announced at the Div. 1 and Div. 2 medal count at the Festival Function Centre, Findon next Wednesday night. The team of 22 - and the premiership coach - has previously been presented with awards at a separate function, but consensus among some clubs and players felt that the most appropriate time to recognise the outstanding players of the year was on the medal night. Many believe the medal count is the most open in years, and the selectors for the Team of...read more

The medallists are right here ...

The 2010 South Australian Amateur Football League Div. 1 and Div. 2 medal presentation night will be held at the Festival Function Centre, Findon, on Wednesday, September 15. Here is a list of the top four players for each club in both awards. One set of votes was submitted by the filed umpires on a 3-2-1 basis. Duplicate medals are awarded in the case of a tie, and players found guilty of an offence during the season are ineligible. ...read more

Next round of finals ...

Preliminary C1 10.15 Salisbury North v Goodwood Saints Salisbury North 1st semi D1R noon Salisbury North v Goodwood Saints Salisbury North 1st semi D1 2.30 Salisbury North v Sacred Heart OC Salisbury North 2nd semi D1R noon Sacred Heart OC v Henley Henley 2nd semi D1 2.30 Henley v Goodwood Saints Henley Preliminary D7 noon Adelaide Uni v Sacred Heart OC University Oval Preliminary D2 2.15 Adelaide Uni v Eastern Park University Oval Preliminary D7R 12.15 A...read more

All-Australians and South Africa bound

The finals tension certainly mounted on Saturday when six finals were decided by a kick, including two by a solitary point. And for three of these sides involved it was a cruel exit, but as we all know that's how finals footy can be. For some, it was a big occasion when they marched into a grand final. Here is a run down of Saturday's finals ... ...read more

Div. 1 Finals

Elimination final: Sacred Heart OC 12.6 (78) d Broadview 9.5 (59). Five goals from leading Div. 1 goalkicker Craig Tasborski, and superb performances from Mitchell Bosley and Tom Bayford steered SHOC to an expected win over Broadview. However, the Tigers put up a brave fight in their return to Div. 1, and on Saturday were well served by Travis Muster and Alex Richardson. Second semi-final: Goodwood Saints 15.19 (109) d Salisbury North 14.6 (90) Eric Kells booted five goals to help lead the ...read more

Div. 2 Finals

First semi-final: Eastern Park 12.15 (87) d Rostrevor OC 9.7 (61) Significantly, Tom Hamilton, who led the Div. 2 goalkicking at the end of the home-and-away series, did not kick a goal for Eastern Park. However, Sam Biggs rose to the occasion with five goals, aided by great teamwork downfield including a best-on-ground performance from Ricky Butler, who kicked three goals. Drew Litster booted four for ROCS. Second semi-final: PHOS Camden 8.13 (61) d Adelaide University 6.15 (51) The Phanto...read more

Div. 3 Finals

First semi-final: Portland 14.10 (94) d Mitcham 14.9 (93) The Thunder showed great resolve to come back from 39 points down in the third quarter to get up by a point. One of Portland's heroes was Tom Lipson, who kicked five goals, and Tom Caesarowicz also booted five for Mitcham. Second semi-final: Prince Alfred OC 10.16 (76) d Old Ignatians 7.12 (54) The Reds led throughout, and predictably the minor premiers went straight into the grand final. Iggies battled hard, and weren't helped by ke...read more

Div. 4 Finals

First semi-final: Greenacres 15.22 (112) d Unley 4.9 (33) Inspired by a best-on-ground effort by Hayden Clark and five goals from Adam Forth, Greenacres was just far too good for Unley, ending a great year for the Jets. Second semi-final: Pooraka 10.10 (70) d Golden Grove 10.9 (69) The Kookaburras were given little chance against Pooraka in the second semi and lost by a miserable point. The Bulls kicked a behind from a stoppage 30 metres put with just four seconds to go. They led by 20 poin...read more

Div. 5 Finals

First semi-final: Elizabeth 23.8 (146) d Rosewater 10.4 (64) Graham Millwood kicked six goals and Trent Greenshields produced an outstanding effort in the demolition of Rosewater. It was an outstanding effort by Elizabeth to respond so well after being hammered in the qualifying final. Second semi-final: Hectorville 15.10 (100) d Brahma Lodge 8.8 (56) They have developed tremendous club rivalry since Brahma Lodge swept all before them until they reached last year's Div. 6 grand final and He...read more

Div.6 Finals

First semi-final: Lockleys 14.15 (99) d Colonel Light Gardens 14.10 (94). Another close final ... led by five goals from Carl Mickan, and a best-on-ground effort by Brenton Lowrey, the Demons just got up. Some observers may have a dig at Colonel Light Gardens saying they lost another final, but Lockleys, along with West Croydon, had been a stand-out team during the season and to get within five points was a terrific effort. Second semi-final: West Croydon 16.11 (107) d Trinity OS 11.12 (78...read more

Div. 7 Finals

First semi-final: Sacred Heart OC 13.12 (90) d Glenunga 5.6 (36) After being one of the real straight shooters of the competition Glenunga managed just five goals against Sacred Heart Old Collegians and bowed out of the finals in straight sets. It was still a great effort after a shocking 2009. SHOC hero Cameron Carroll booted four goals, and Jordan Holman was great. Second semi-final: Central United 12.9 (81) d Adelaide University 10.11 (71) Central United snared the minor premiership in t...read more

C1 Finals

First semi-final: Goodwood Saints 8.6 (54) d Broadview 6.7 (43) Aaron Arnold was named best on ground and James Abbott kicked three goals for the Saints in a low-scoring final against Broadview. The surprise win means that the Tigers have gone out in straight sets. Second semi-final: Gepps Cross 12.7 (79) d Salisbury North 9.7 (61) Gepps Cross, led by Tim Rosenberg and three goals from Peter Woolford, upset the minor premier. Wayde Drewett was best for Salisbury North. In the wash-up ... ...read more

C2 Finals

First semi-final: Eastern Park 10.7 (67) d Walkerville 8.6 (54) Ben Smith and Marc Weber, plus three goals from Chris Halliday, led Eastern Park to a hard-fought win over Walkerville. Second semi-final: Adelaide University 9.9 (63) d Flinders Park 6.11 (47) The Blacks upset the minor premier Flinders Park to move into the grand final. They were well served by Liam Gallagher and Simon Doyle, while Christopher Wheatley was among Flinders Park's best. In the wash-up ... Flinders Park beat W...read more

C3 Finals

First semi-final: Para Hills 16.5 (101) d Mitcham 4.7 (31) Not a lot separated these sides when they last met, but it was a different story on Saturday. Second semi-final: Prince Alfred OC 12.6 (78) d Seaton Ramblers 9.4 (58) The minor premier predictably advanced to the grand final. Philip Raptopoulos was best on ground while Thomas Booth and Thomas Davies each kicked three goals for the Reds. In the wash-up ... PAOC finished five wins clear of the pack so it's no surprise it's in the gra...read more

C4 Finals

Preliminary final: Golden Grove 12.12 (84) d Salisbury 7.8 (50) The Kookaburras are into the grand final against Adelaide University after proving too strong for Salisbury. Josh Denton played a big part with five goals, and very high on the best list were David Pettman and Matthew Jemson. Jye Bailey produced another honest effort for Salisbury. ...read more

C5 Finals

First semi-final: Hope Valley 9.10 (64) d Flinders Park 6.11 (47) A best on ground performance by Ryan Duckworth and three goals from Shane Knevitt steered the Demons to a hard-fought win over Flinders Park. Second semi-final: Plympton 12.9 (81) d Adelaide Lutheran 12.5 (77) It was a terrific contest, and leading the way for Plympton were Chris Koenig and Jared Wilson (four goals), while Travis Young did well for the Bulldogs with David Menz also kicking four. In the wash-up ... the minor ...read more

C6 Finals

First semi-final: Prince Alfred OC 11.14 (80) d Lockleys 3.5 (23) As expected, the Reds won, but the margin was surprising. Among their best were Ben Pearce and James Thomas, plusbn Max Burford kicked three goals. Mario Aquaviva was impressive for Lockleys. Second semi-final: SMOSH West Lakes 6.9 (45) d Golden Grove 6.7 (43) Another thriller ... very little had separated these asides right throughout the season, and the Lions snared a two-point win in a terrific final. Medallist Bryn Storey...read more

Join KG and The General every Friday at 5

Don't miss our Australia LIVETV.com show Amateur Footy with KG & The General on Friday night at 5. Ken Cunningham and Phil Smyth will bring you almost an hour of live internet TV entertainment, and it is not to be missed. Joining them on the panel throughout the finals series will be Payneham Norwood Union and SA football great Garry McIntosh. Join the growing list of clubs that went to their local electronics store and bought a simple cable to connect their laptop computer to their bi...read more

Be part of our golf day

Want a game of golf? Send an email to alexis.hunter@flightcentre.com.au and enter the SAAFL West End Challenge Shield at Mount Osmond on Friday, September 17. Just register your contact details including your official or unofficial golf handicap - remember, amateur players don't cheat - and Alexis will contact you with all the details. You may enter as an individual, but why not get another three mates from your footy club and enter as a team? The cost is just $140 which is sensational valu...read more

Telstra finding our True Supporters

Here's your great chance to help your club - and in turn your community. Telstra has kicked off its True Supporters program that will directly benefit SAAFL clubs to help purchase much needed equipment and develop the game. Everyone can assist a club with funding by heading to their nearest Telstra store or partner and signing up to an eligible Telstra service. You can then log on to www.telstra.com/truesupporters and nominate your club of choice. Telstra will then contribute $25 to the p...read more

The Footy News footy quiz

1. Who won the 2010 Div. 3 D.G. McKay Medal? 2. Which Div. 2 side has already made the 2010 SAAFL grand final? 3. How many runners is a team permitted to have in the SAAFL finals. 4. Who was named as ruckman in last year's SAAFL Team of the Year? 5. Who won last year's Div. 1 medal, the Eric Pfitzner Memorial Medal? 6. Who is coach of Colonel Light Gardens in Div. 6? 7. What team or player will be presented with the Peter Haynes Memorial Trophy? 8. Which Div. 1 coach played for Woodvill...read more

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