Poor spectator behaviour on the nose as popular sporting codes boast increased umpire numbers in SA
After shortages caused the cancellation of some games post COVID-19 restrictions, community basketball and football umpire numbers increased this year, despite some games still getting called off or postponed.
Football official cops lifetime ban for attack on junior in under-13 match, SA league says
A suburban football club official found to have run onto the field and attacked a young player during a match in Adelaide last weekend is handed a lifetime ban from official involvement in the sport.
Club deems SA football restructure a 'non-event' as teams tapped for moves
The SANFL put forward plans for a major shake-up of football in south-east SA, but now clubs see the changes as being put on the backburner.
'We have to do the right thing': Hall of Fame inductee uses speech to laud AFL's Voice stance
Port Adelaide's only AFL premiership coach uses his Hall of Fame speech to back the Voice referendum, as seven new faces are added to the illustrious group.
Southern Mallee footy player banned for three games after dangerous tackle
A player involved in a dangerous tackle that saw his opponent knocked unconscious for 20 minutes cops a three-game ban for the incident.
Two Victorian clubs invited to return to South East SA footy amid major competition overhaul
In an effort to strengthen football in South East SA, two western Victorian clubs may join a new cross-border competition.
AMA SA supports concussion passport for contact sports after death of local footballer
The peak body for doctors has supported the idea of a concussion passport for athletes who play contact sports after the death of a South Australian footballer at the weekend.
'Always loyal': Brother mourns SA country footballer who died after collision
A South Australian footballer has died after an on-field collision in the Adelaide Hills on the weekend. Antonio Loiacono was flown to Royal Adelaide Hospital after suffering critical injuries.
This suburban side has produced 22 AFL players in nine years — what's its formula?
Jason Horne-Francis is the talk of the AFL after a stand-out performance against the Lions — but the club that helped nurture his skills believes there could be plenty more young guns within its ranks.
No penalty for sporting organisations that employed umpire charged with child abuse material offences
No action will be taken against the South Australian Cricket Association or the SANFL following the arrest of an umpire last month for allegedly possessing or controlling child abuse material.
South Australia to host all round five AFL matches next year in 'massive' win for state and game
South Australia will host every match of round five of next year's AFL season in what the league's chief executive has described as a "massive" event for the state and the game of Australian rules football.
Residents upset over consultation on planned new headquarters for Adelaide Crows
Residents in Adelaide's western suburbs are pleading for more transparency over plans to build Adelaide Football Club's new headquarters at Thebarton Oval.
Tow truck company and manufacturer fined over 'foreseeable' crushing death of man
A tow truck company is fined $600,000 over the crushing death of former SANFL footballer Lee Ravlich, who had only worked at the business for eight days.
Muslim kids get on board with AFL
The SANFL, Bachar Houli Cup, has created a pathway for Muslim children to be introduced to Australian rules football.
More Muslim children joining in Australian rules football through SANFL Bachar Houli Cup
What started as the brainchild of two teachers — who were keen to see more Muslim children be introduced to Australian rules football — has expanded into a nine-a-side competition across four schools this week.
'I'm going to miss you every day, Dad': Hundreds gather to celebrate life of football legend Neil 'Knuckles' Kerley
Hundreds have gathered to celebrate the life of South Australian football legend Neil Kerley AM at a state funeral at Adelaide Oval.
Family accepts offer of state funeral for South Australian football legend Neil Kerley
Premier Peter Malinauskas says more details about arrangements for the SANFL great will be announced in coming days.
SA legendary footballer Neil Kerley dies in car crash aged 88
The king of South Australian football was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1997 and will be remembered as one of the sport's brightest stars.
Footy legend's grassroots dedication honoured in match day tribute
Late football legend Russell Ebert's sporting prowess was only surpassed by his community spirit, as was evident at a home town tribute match which drew thousands of people to pay their respects.
AFL urged to invest in umpires as participation numbers dwindle at community level
A confidential AFL review obtained by ABC Sport finds Australian football's umpiring shortage is in danger of continuing because participation is "not keeping up with the growth of the game".
These women get 'paid' in frequent flyer points for playing football
Women trying to get drafted into the AFLW must work full time, travel thousands of kilometres a week, and forgo local finals glory to play unpaid club footy while their male counterparts are getting paid to play.
'Selfless' football legend Russell Ebert farewelled at state funeral
Australian football legend Russell Ebert has been remembered as a man whose achievements and personal qualities "extended far beyond the football field", with hundreds attending a state funeral in Port Adelaide Magpies heartland.
Football great and Port Adelaide veteran Russell Ebert dies at age 72
Port Adelaide Football Club veteran and football great Russell Ebert has died from leukemia at the age of 72.
Football great Russell Ebert declared 'legend' in SA Sport Hall of Fame
The four-time Magarey Medallist was presented the honour at home months before the annual Hall of Fame dinner, due to his declining health.
The Eagles' back-to-back triumph given 'replica' honours on alternative SANFL chimney
Windy weather at the new location for the SANFL's 67-year-old grand final ceremony means a replica chimney is used as a backdrop for Woodville-West Torrens' celebrations.