SANFL 2020 Season

[Hazydog]

NEAFL has been absorbed into the VFL.
NAB league is going to U17’s and U19’s so I’d expect we will have to follow suit

Hang on... weren’t we encouraged into scrapping our 17’s & 19’s to fall into line with the AFL 18’s comp?

[spell_check]

NEAFL has been absorbed into the VFL.
NAB league is going to U17’s and U19’s so I’d expect we will have to follow suit

Hang on... weren’t we encouraged into scrapping our 17’s & 19’s to fall into line with the AFL 18’s comp?

You're spot on, and when I read that from JIm, I had a chuckle for that reason.

[wild dog]

NEAFL has been absorbed into the VFL.
NAB league is going to U17’s and U19’s so I’d expect we will have to follow suit

Hang on... weren’t we encouraged into scrapping our 17’s & 19’s to fall into line with the AFL 18’s comp?

You're spot on, and when I read that from JIm, I had a chuckle for that reason.

IIRC Kris Grant was a vocal opponent of the changes to the under 18 format based on the physical and character development of the individuals. AFL decision makers demonstrate time and time again that they are only interested in the bottom line.

The question is, how will the new expanded NEAFL / VFL competition be funded?

[Jim05]

NEAFL has been absorbed into the VFL.
NAB league is going to U17’s and U19’s so I’d expect we will have to follow suit

Hang on... weren’t we encouraged into scrapping our 17’s & 19’s to fall into line with the AFL 18’s comp?

You're spot on, and when I read that from JIm, I had a chuckle for that reason.

IIRC Kris Grant was a vocal opponent of the changes to the under 18 format based on the physical and character development of the individuals. AFL decision makers demonstrate time and time again that they are only interested in the bottom line.

The question is, how will the new expanded NEAFL / VFL competition be funded?

AFL is funding it, has been confirmed. They will cover all transport and relevant costs.

[Spargo]

Premiership odds;

WWT - $2.25
NA - $3.00
SA - $5.00
Gl - $8.00
Nd - $13
St - $51
CD - $251
WA - $251

[nwdfanparade]

No telecast listed for this weekend (unless things change in the next few days) despite Ch 7 saying at the start of the season a game from every round will be telecast.

[Mic]

I know the exact dates/days haven't been set yet (unsure why), but does anyone have the draw for the last 2 SANFL rounds, I can't find it anywhere?

[Magellan]

I know the exact dates/days haven't been set yet (unsure why), but does anyone have the draw for the last 2 SANFL rounds, I can't find it anywhere?

https://sanfl-media.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/08/19162534/2020_SANFL_Statewide_Super_Mens_League_V2.pdf

[Mic]

I know the exact dates/days haven't been set yet (unsure why), but does anyone have the draw for the last 2 SANFL rounds, I can't find it anywhere?

https://sanfl-media.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/08/19162534/2020_SANFL_Statewide_Super_Mens_League_V2.pdf

Thanks.

[Jim05]

Are the finals still at AO?
I’m presuming so but the rumour is that Adelaide is set to be named as the hub for the Sheffield Shield season and they are hoping to start at the end of October.
A SANFL GF on October 17th would probably allow enough time to install the pitches and possibly play a few games at Karen Rolton Oval?

[Wedgie]

Are the finals still at AO?
I’m presuming so but the rumour is that Adelaide is set to be named as the hub for the Sheffield Shield season and they are hoping to start at the end of October.
A SANFL GF on October 17th would probably allow enough time to install the pitches and possibly play a few games at Karen Rolton Oval?

Yeah mate, no clash, AO can switch sports in less than a week and still do it comfortably even if they had the AFL GF on the 24th.
Knowing the SANFL the GF would probably be on Sunday 18th, hope I'm wrong though.
Booking your ticket after last nights win already Jim?

[Jim05]

Are the finals still at AO?
I’m presuming so but the rumour is that Adelaide is set to be named as the hub for the Sheffield Shield season and they are hoping to start at the end of October.
A SANFL GF on October 17th would probably allow enough time to install the pitches and possibly play a few games at Karen Rolton Oval?

Yeah mate, no clash, AO can switch sports in less than a week and still do it comfortably even if they had the AFL GF on the 24th.
Knowing the SANFL the GF would probably be on Sunday 18th, hope I'm wrong though.
Booking your ticket after last nights win already Jim?

We are 2-5 against top 4 sides so that really shows us where we are in the pecking order.

[mal]

Last 3 meetings


NA 4-15
GL 4-15

GL 11-5
NA 10-14

NA 10-9
GL 10-11

3 games in a row with ,margins below 3 points between the teams
Had GL kicked 1 goal less or NA 1 goal more at Glenelg oval = same amount of goals scored 3 games in a row

The draw was last year
Both games this year made for excellent viewing

[DOC]

Just my thoughts but could they not make out to show some respect and do this at seasons end.


A defender who was playing second division in the Adelaide Footy League last year is the shock selection in the South Australian AFL Draft Combine to be held at the end of the month.

West Adelaide 23-year-old Mitch Duval is one of 20 SANFL men picked to test themselves physically and mentally in front of AFL recruiters as the annual combine goes completely State-based for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tough backman Duval, 188cm, joined the Bloods from the Unley Mercedes Jets at the end of last season and has shone across half-back, averaging 13 disposals and five marks while blanketing some of the competition’s most dangerous forwards.

“Mitch is a fantastic story,’’ West coach Gavin Colville said.

“He didn’t play a lot of junior football and then at 17 or 18 he decided to put a bit into it before having a knee reconstruction which set him back. He then had a fantastic year for Unley last year.

“We heard about him through one of our past players., Daniel Caire, who played with him last season and he suggested he could play league football, so we invited him to pre-season training.

“He’s been a fantastic addition to our club and while he was a bit raw at the start, once he found his feet his assets really came to the fore, his marking, intercept marking and rebounding.’’

The AFL will host combines in each State and Territory for a total of 96 male and 82 female players.

The SA camps will be held on Wednesday, September 30.

Duval has been joined in the elite squad by fellow mature-age SANFL recruit Tom Highmore from South Adelaide.

The 22-year-old rebounding defender from Canberra starred in the opening six rounds before suffering a knee injury against Norwood.

The 18 teenagers are headlined by potential No. 1 pick Riley Thilthorpe from West.

Crows father-son prospect Luke Edwards and Next Generation Academy candidates James Borlase (Sturt) and Tariek Newchurch (North Adelaide) also have been invited to the combine, along with Port Adelaide NGA hope Lachlan Jones (Eagles) and Power father-son prospect Taj Schofield.

2020 SANFL AFL DRAFT COMBINE
Boys squad: Corey Durdin (Central District), Kaine Baldwin. Luke Edwards, Luke Pedlar, Xavier Robbins (Glenelg), Tariek Newchurch (North Adelaide), Brayden Cook, Zac Dumesny, Tom Highmore, Phoenix Spicer (South Adelaide), James Borlase, Malachy Carruthers, Tom Powell (Sturt), Mitchell Duval, Jye Sinderberry, Riley Thilthorpe (West Adelaide), Lachlan Jones, Caleb Poulter, Taj Schofield, Henry Smith (Woodville-West Torrens).

[mal]

A special thanks to DOC for posting the SANFL teams in and outs on all the individual game threads
Keep up the good work panther

[am Bays]

Just my thoughts but could they not make out to show some respect and do this at seasons end.


A defender who was playing second division in the Adelaide Footy League last year is the shock selection in the South Australian AFL Draft Combine to be held at the end of the month.

West Adelaide 23-year-old Mitch Duval is one of 20 SANFL men picked to test themselves physically and mentally in front of AFL recruiters as the annual combine goes completely State-based for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tough backman Duval, 188cm, joined the Bloods from the Unley Mercedes Jets at the end of last season and has shone across half-back, averaging 13 disposals and five marks while blanketing some of the competition’s most dangerous forwards.

“Mitch is a fantastic story,’’ West coach Gavin Colville said.

“He didn’t play a lot of junior football and then at 17 or 18 he decided to put a bit into it before having a knee reconstruction which set him back. He then had a fantastic year for Unley last year.

“We heard about him through one of our past players., Daniel Caire, who played with him last season and he suggested he could play league football, so we invited him to pre-season training.

“He’s been a fantastic addition to our club and while he was a bit raw at the start, once he found his feet his assets really came to the fore, his marking, intercept marking and rebounding.’’

The AFL will host combines in each State and Territory for a total of 96 male and 82 female players.

The SA camps will be held on Wednesday, September 30.

Duval has been joined in the elite squad by fellow mature-age SANFL recruit Tom Highmore from South Adelaide.

The 22-year-old rebounding defender from Canberra starred in the opening six rounds before suffering a knee injury against Norwood.

The 18 teenagers are headlined by potential No. 1 pick Riley Thilthorpe from West.

Crows father-son prospect Luke Edwards and Next Generation Academy candidates James Borlase (Sturt) and Tariek Newchurch (North Adelaide) also have been invited to the combine, along with Port Adelaide NGA hope Lachlan Jones (Eagles) and Power father-son prospect Taj Schofield.

2020 SANFL AFL DRAFT COMBINE
Boys squad: Corey Durdin (Central District), Kaine Baldwin. Luke Edwards, Luke Pedlar, Xavier Robbins (Glenelg), Tariek Newchurch (North Adelaide), Brayden Cook, Zac Dumesny, Tom Highmore, Phoenix Spicer (South Adelaide), James Borlase, Malachy Carruthers, Tom Powell (Sturt), Mitchell Duval, Jye Sinderberry, Riley Thilthorpe (West Adelaide), Lachlan Jones, Caleb Poulter, Taj Schofield, Henry Smith (Woodville-West Torrens).

Whilst not a South Australian, young Brodie Lake who makes his debut for Centrals 2s tomorrow has been invited as well.

[DOC]

Thanks MAL.

When I get to start a premiership thread and keep it going for as long as AMBays has I will be one happy customer.

I have always enjoyed talking footy, especially the SANFL, but the opportunities are now limited as less people go.

A question for you MAL:

Who will Martin Mattner coach in 2021?

[mal]

Marty Mattner to coach ST in 2021 at this stage ?

Salary Cap looks like being set at $200,000 in 2021
Retaining players and coaches may become issues
At least one high profile SANFL coach tipped to leave ...

I wonder if NW premiership coach Ben Warren will be sought after ?

[Spargo]

At least one high profile SANFL coach tipped to leave

Who would that be @mal?

[Jim05]

At least one high profile SANFL coach tipped to leave

Who would that be @mal?

Please be Cotton