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SAAFL Footy News

Welcome to SAAFL Footy News – your free online magazine brought to you by the South Australian Amateur Football League. We deliver all of the latest official news, views, features and images to inform and entertain you, and it’s right there with a “click” to turn the pages, and with another “click” to increase the font size after taking seconds to adjust.

SAAFL Footy News is presented twice weekly – Tuesdays and Thursdays – by a team of professional journalists and photographers, headed by SAAFL media manager Ashley Porter, who has won national and state awards for writing excellence and has many years of experience in football writing.

This free magazine is owned by SA amateur football – its 67 clubs – and it is proudly the first online magazine of its type in South Australian sport. And we want you to be involved … tell us what you want in your magazine and feel free to deliver your thoughts and your best pictures from the game you have just seen.

Importantly, all revenue from advertising goes directly back into the game. With SAAFL Footy News you know where your advertising dollar is going. Our advertisements are ridiculously low-priced because they not only help companies and small businesses who support the amateurs, but the players and their families who have their own business but generally cannot afford exorbitant advertising rates elsewhere.

SAAFL Footy News introduces its readers to people in the amateurs – the club administrators, coaches, players, support staff, and especially all of the characters in this great game. We give you the official word, and we care about amateur football no matter how high or low the division.

Click on "SAAFL Footy News" and welcome aboard. Capture the heart of South Australian amateur footy.

Latest issue

Issue # 49 (Thursday 02/09/2010)


Promotion for some, deflation for others Adelaide University is facing a huge quest to be the only club to start and finish the 100 years of the South Australian Amateur Football League in Join KG and The General tomorrow at 5 Don't miss our Australia LIVETV.com show Amateur Footy with KG & The General tomorrow night at 5. Ken Cunningham and Phil Smyth will bring you Catch Jove and the crew The 5RPH Amateur Football Show kicks off again tomorrow on your 1197 AM dial. Catch John, Jove, Boo and Bone for the morning spray every Friday froTHOSE WHO HAVE MADE IT ... Adelaide University D2R, D7R, C2, C4 Prince Alfred OC D3, D3R, C3 Golden Grove D4R, C4 Plympton D5R, C5 Central United D7 Gepps Cross C1 It's what makes amateur football special World-record speed over various distances by foot, pedal or stroke epitomise our human desire to achieve, to excel, to compete and to succeed. We stSharks set to get their teeth into finals Second semi-final: Henley v Goodwood Saints, Henley Memorial Oval, Saturday September 4, 2:30pm Underestimate the great Goodwood Saints at your ownDiv. 1 first semi-final SALISBURY NORTH v SACRED HEART OC Salisbury North Oval, Saturday, September 4, 2.30pm Coaches - Mark Tylor (Hawks); Paul Sandercock (Hearts) ThiUni hoping to gain from lesson Adelaide University gained a lesson on how to play finals football against a side that had been there before, but had faltered on so many occasions.Div. 2 preliminary final ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY v EASTERN PARK University Oval, Saturday, September 4, 2.15pm Coaches - Marcus Trimboli (Blacks); Dusty Millar (Demons) ThisIggies in old fashioned slog-fest The preliminary final between Old Ignatians and Portland at Hunter Park promises to be an intense contest. With the bureau forecasting a cold and raDiv. 3 preliminary final OLD IGNATIANS v PORTLAND Hunter Park, Saturday, September 4, 2.15pm Coaches - Joseph Pedler (Iggies); Andrew Lipson (Thunder) This season - RRivals presented with great script What a sensationally-scripted preliminary final between two great rivals in Golden Grove and Greenacres. The afterglow from last week's semi-finaDiv. 4 preliminary final GOLDEN GROVE v GREENACRES Harpers Field, Saturday, September 4, 2.15pm Coaches - Mark Weaver (Kookaburras); Danny Ryan (Dragons) This season -Tigers on the trail of familiar territory In the return clash from the qualifying final a fortnight ago, it will once again be the Brahma Lodge Tigers hosting the Elizabeth Eagles - this timDiv. 5 preliminary final BRAHMA LODGE v ELIZABETH Brahma Lodge Oval, Saturday, September 4, 2.15pm Coaches - Carey Payne (Tigers); Matthew Gallarello (Eagles); Shaun GlacTurn around and face your backs to the wall Trinity OS caused one of the biggest turnarounds in amateur football this season when it beat Lockleys by 74 points in the qualifying final two weekDiv. 6 preliminary final TRINITY OS v LOCKLEYS Trinity Gawler Campus, Saturday, September 4, 2.15pm Coaches - Keith Hooker (Lions); John Corbett (Demons) This season - Extra time maybe in an extra-good final Adelaide University goes into Saturday's Div. 7 preliminary final with the confidence it has beaten its opponent Sacred Heart OC twice this season. Div. 7 preliminary final ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY v SACRED HEART OC University Oval, Saturday, September 4, noon Coaches - Simon Ritchie (Blacks); Scott Collins (Hearts) ThiC-grade Finals C1 Preliminary final SALISBURY NORTH v GOODWOOD SAINTS Salisbury North Oval, Saturday, September 4, 10.15am Last time they met - R15: SalisbGrab your clubs and play a round 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, SepTelstra 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 bene

2010 Back Issues

Issue # 48 (Tuesday 31/08/2010)


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 permiTelstra 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 beneJoin 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 youBe 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, SepC3 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 SatuC4 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 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 KnevittC6 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 B

Issue # 47 (Thursday 26/08/2010)


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 beneIngle Farm Football Club Is pleased to reappoint DAVID PAYNE as Senior Coach for season 2011 and now seeks expressions of interest for coaching positions for: B Grade / REUNION Anyone associated with the club is encouraged and warmly invited to attend the clubrooms on October 16, 2010 from 6.30pm-late. Light meals aSAAFL Footy News If you would like your club advertisement on these pages - at no charge - contact Glenda in the office: Mitchell Park Football Club Coaching positions 2011 Seniors & Reserves Applications in writing to: The Secretary PO Box 720 Park Holm 5043 Closing daMitcham Football Club SENIOR COACHES Written applications marked "Private and Confidential" outlining relevant experiences to: Coaching Committee Chairperson MitchBlackfriars OS Football Club Div. 6 in 2011 Seeking applications for A & B-grade coaches Season 2011 Written applications to: BOSFC Committee c/ 17 BuPara Hills Football Club A & B-grade coaches Para Hills is a proud club, which has moved up the ranks in recent years and has developed an excellent junior prog

Issue # 46 (Tuesday 24/08/2010)


The Footy News footy quiz 1. Who won the 2010 SAAFL club champion award? 2. Who will play in Saturday's Div. 2 first semi-final? 3. How much does it cost an adult to get inAll-Australians and South Africa bound South Australia has seven representatives in the Australian Amateur Football Council All-Australian team selected after the recent 2008-10 TriennialALL-AUSTRALIANS Alex Stengle (Gepps Cross) Michael Kerr (Gaza) Nicholas Smith (St Peter's OC) Tom Botten (St Peter's OC) Zac Millar (Eastern Park) Seamus McDSOUTH AFRICA BOUND Christian Grocke (Broadview) Samuel Haniford (Broadview) Patrick Opie (Gaza) Nicholas Brewer (Gaza) Tom Wallent (PHOS Camden) Cameron de VisseRocky LII When Rocky Butterworth started school in Glossop in the Riverland his teacher sent him home believing he was autistic because he never answered to hBeware the Saints, warns Macca No sooner had Payneham Norwood Union full forward Tyson Radetti marked and kicked his fifth goal after the siren to cause a shock five-point defeatIngle Farm Football Club Is pleased to reappoint DAVID PAYNE as Senior Coach for season 2011 and now seeks expressions of interest for coaching positions for: B Grade / REUNION Anyone associated with the club is encouraged and warmly invited to attend the clubrooms on October 16, 2010 from 6.30pm-late. Light meals a

Issue # 45 (Thursday 19/08/2010)


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 beneFooty's Holy Grail beckons for three The road to the South Australian Amateur Football League ATEC U18 grand finals has ended for three clubs, whilst three more will have one final shotC4 first semi-final ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY v GOLDEN GROVE Park 10, Sunday, August 22, 12.15pm C4 second semi-final SALISBURY v UNLEY Salisbury Oval, Sunday, August 22, 2.15pm C5 qualifying final PLYMPTON v HOPE VALLEY Hawthorn Oval, Sunday, August 22, 12.15pm C6 qualifying final SMOSH WEST LAKES v PRINCE ALFRED OC West Lakes Shore Oval, Sunday, August 22, 12.15pm C7 grand final SALISBURY v GREENACRES Thebarton Oval, Sunday, August 22, 9.30am ATEC under-18 Red grand final EASTERN PARK v TEA TREE GULLY Thebarton Oval, Sunday, August 22, 11am

Issue # 44 (Tuesday 17/08/2010)


The Footy News footy quiz 1. When is the SAAFL medal count except D1 & D2? 2. When are the under-18 grand finals? 3. Who is the minor premier in Div. 5? 4. Who has kiTelstra 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 bene... you can now buy images with a simple click, and if you take t You or your favourite player takes a spectacular mark or applies a great tackle, and one of our photographers - including our award-winning Jayson VCome on, be part of this golf day We're looking for the best golfers - and yes, the hackers too - in SA amateur football to join us for a great day at the Mount Osmond Golf Club on FATEC under-18 Blue Fotoball.com.au Player of the Year Fargher, David Gepps Cross 38 Mattei, Michael Broadview 30 Costanzo, Dion Payneham NU 29 Wanganeen, Brenton Port District 28 Imbrogno, ChristianATEC under-18 Blue Leading goalkickers Thomas Humpich Broadview 42 Michael Pereira Broadview 36 Richard Carter Port District 34 Jarrad Watkins Payneham NU 33 Matthew Hayden Portland 2ATEC under-18 Red Fotoball.com.au Player of the Year Regan, Paul Hope Valley 42 Melville, Trent Tea Tree Gully 40 Lehmann, Jake Athelstone 31 McPhillips, Mitch Golden Grove 25 Dunstall, Mat Hope VaATEC under-18 Red Leading goalkickers Sam Biggs Eastern Park 41 Jay Liddell Tea Tree Gully 36 Matthew Min Tea Tree Gully 34 Trent Melville Tea Tree Gully 30 Scott Todd Golden Grove 2

Issue # 43 (Thursday 12/08/2010)


Mind games for the second semi losers Minor premiers Eastern Park, Port District and Goodwood Saints predictably marched into their respective red, blue and gold division ATEC under-18 gStrathmore Hotel SAAFL Player of the Week Round 17: Shane MacDonald (Portland, C3) Shane MacDonald from C3 side Adelaide University is this week's winner of the Strathmore Hotel SAAFL PlaTelstra 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 benefThe elimination before the finals In a great finish to the home-and-away season, Sacred Heart OC and Mawson Lakes will on Saturday battle it out for the one remaining spot in the finNeither will show best hand on this deck Kenilworth and Colonel Light Gardens clash at St Mary's Park on Saturday and the only real gain will be which sides gets to wear its choice of shortFinals a week early for Hounds, Dogs To be guaranteed a finals spot and the double chance, Plympton must beat Hectorville on Saturday at Daly Oval - a loss will leave the Bulldogs' fateDesperate fight for one last spot Pooraka, Golden Grove and Greenacres will finish in the top three in order at the end of the minor round, Fitzroy is officially out of contention buTough year, but they will end it with pride The 2010 minor round comes to a close after this weekend's matches, and for Para Hills, Scotch OC and Kilburn it has been a year they would rather f

Issue # 42 (Tuesday 10/08/2010)


The Footy News footy quiz 1. When did the 5RPH amateur football show first start ... 1997, 1999, 2001? 2. Who was the last AFL-listed player to win a Div. 1 Eric Pfitzner MeThe finals get under way ... The SAAFL finals kicked off on Sunday in the under-18s and C7, and in each case the minor premier reigned supreme, winning its way into the grand fiWade's ton with a little help from his friends Wade Matthews booted six goals for SMOSH West Lakes in C6 on Saturday to take his season tally to 100. The stocky 30-year-old has been playing for Finals hopes remain high for most Incredibly, the finals teams will not be decided in most competitions across the SA Amateur Football League until Saturday's remaining home-and-awayCome on, be part of this golf day We're looking for the best golfers - and yes, the hackers too - in SA amateur football to join us for a great day at the Mount Osmond Golf Club on FNew SAAFL book released The South Australian Amateur Football League has published its new book We are the Amateurs ... A Century in the Making. It is now available in selMore names into the draw for AFL grand final ... and more names will be drawn on our Amateur Footy show on AustraliaLIVETV.com on Friday at 5 with KG & The General. Visit our website for moStrathmore Hotel SAAFL Player of the Week Round 17: Shane MacDonald (Portland, C3) Shane MacDonald from C3 side Adelaide University is this week's winner of the Strathmore Hotel SAAFL Playe

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2009 Back Issues
Issue # 61 (Thursday 03/12/2009)
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Issue # 59 (Thursday 19/11/2009)
Issue # 58 (Thursday 12/11/2009)
Issue # 57 (Thursday 05/11/2009)
Issue # 56 (Thursday 29/10/2009)
Issue # 55 (Thursday 22/10/2009)
Issue # 54 (Thursday 15/10/2009)
Issue # 53 (Thursday 08/10/2009)
Issue # 52 (Thursday 01/10/2009)
Issue # 51 (Thursday 24/09/2009)
Issue # 50 (Tuesday 22/09/2009)
Issue # 49 (Special 19/09/2009)
Issue # 48 (Thursday 17/09/2009)
Issue # 47 (Tuesday 15/09/2009)
Issue # 46 (Thursday 10/09/2009)
Issue # 45 (Tuesday 08/09/2009)
Issue # 44 (Thursday 03/09/2009)
Issue # 43 (Tuesday 01/09/2009)
Issue # 41 (Tuesday 25/08/2009)
Issue # 40 (Thursday 20/08/2009)
Issue # 39 (Tuesday 18/08/2009)
Issue # 38 (Thursday 13/08/2009)
Issue # 37 (Tuesday 11/08/2009)
Issue # 36 (Thursday 06/08/2009)
Issue # 35 (Tuesday 04/08/2009)
Issue # 34 (Thursday 30/07/2009)
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Issue # 30 (Thursday 16/07/2009)
Issue # 29 (Tuesday 14/07/2009)
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Issue # 20 (Thursday 27/08/2009)
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